Sewing Medieval Braises+Chausses / Hosen

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This workshop focuses on medieval underwear and stockings of 14th-century England commonly used by men and women. For men, braies are under pants and chausses are footed stockings, both of which are fastened to a cloth waistband. Women’s stockings are called hosen and are footed and worn just below the knee, held by garters. We will explore their construction, the type of fabric used, and we will draft patterns which we will then use to sew these items for ourselves. The fabric requirement is wool flannel or linen, 60” wide. You will need to source your own fabric for this project in a solid color of your choice, keeping in mind the medieval colors available at this place and time. In many medieval illustrations, women often have red hosen. Garters are often made of leather, twill tape or tablet woven lengths. Braies are usually made from white linen. Think of chausses as medieval tights, which are therefore made of wool, as wool is much more elastic than Linen. Please, no patterns or plaids. To assist you, once you register, you will be send a list of online resources where you might purchase linen and wool fabric. Please be aware of ordering and shipping time frames, so that your fabric arrives in time for this workshop. The workshop will provide needles and thread for handsewing and modern sewing machines for sewing seams, whichever you chose, or a combination for that finished medieval look. You are welcome to bring any sewing notions, such as matching thread and decorative bands or buttons, if you wish. The pattern will be drawn onto packing paper using measurements you will take and fill in the blanks on a sketched chart, then the fabric is cut according to that pattern, so you may start assembling. Guidance will be given freely for the assembly process and you may choose to sew by hand or with a sewing machine, or both. Please know that the construction assembly can be rather fiddly, so bring your great attitude and patience.…

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