I live in Washington state USA. I own 10 acres, raise chickens, etc. Last winter I had go out many times right after it had snowed, or as it was snowing, to check on the chickens. I am an old lady and very sensitive to the cold. The trees would release their burden of snow and hit me. I had made a knitted balaclava but the snow went down my collar and I swore I was going to make myself an old fashioned hood that went over the head and was entirely closed at the neck, and added another layer to my winter coat. Hence, I am watching your video. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I think your home is lovely. Thank you for this video - it gives me some good ideas. Your cat is absolutely glorious.
I understand now why we must wait so long for each one of your creations. Your videos are on a whole other level. They are like watching a full length indie award winning film. Totally worth the wait!
The Hood turned out fab! I love how the buttons ended up looking like a really cool trim but also functional too. I also like how you noted that styles within European countries were different! It still astounds me how many people actually believe that 'European' means that its all one homogenous mass of people who wore the exact same dress, looked the same, acted the same and had the same traditions when in reality there is so much depth in culture that is just written off.. Even within the countries themselves there is so much variation! Sorry it just gets my goat! So its nice to see someone actually vocalise that there is differences and that its not all the same so thankyou!
One thing I've found very telling when it comes to absolutely crushing the myth of 'historical european fashion' being some kind of monolith, is looking at different types of national or traditional costumes. Especially in Norway, the variations between neighbouring areas can be striking, and elements of several time periods can even be found within the same garment. Where some national costumes create a very recognizable 1600 peasant silhouette, a few miles away the empire waist suddenly dominates, while a mile or so in a separate direction you'll find the usual central brooch placement change to one more reminiscent of the classic viking style smokkr; or apron dress, as it is most commonly known. The variations within embroidery and embellishment, colour combinations, headgear and the addition or lack of other accessories speaks volumes to the immense variety available, and I think we do ourselves a disservice in assuming that everyone within a specific area essentially wore the same in their given period. We should remember that most people made their own clothing, so it is safe to assume that there was not much more limit to creativity than if the same was true today. I suppose availability to resources and knowledge would pose the bigger challenge, as well as the pressures of conformity, personal skill level and so on, yet judging by other surviving sources regarding art and architecture of the time, I see no reason to dismiss the idea that fashion has been far more varied throughout history than we often give it credit for.
The footage of the toad and the tree creature is soo heartwarming! I came for the sewing but I stayed to see some proof of time actually passing in the past few months! I love your work!
What a wonderful video! On a side note...can we please bring these hoods back for Nordic winters? they seem like they would be much warmer than some modern hat designs!
I have a wool skjoldenhamn hood lined with linen, acquired for a reenactment photo shoot during winter, and I felt so nice and toasty throughout the day that I decided to keep wearing it in my daily life. I find that using my iron age and medieval outfits, even outside of events, have given me a greater understanding and appreciation of clothing and what it means to be truly comfortable in what are surprisingly practical outfits tbh. An added bonus is the ability to achieve any desired silhouette through layering, structure, clever cuts and padding, rather than resorting to starve oneself or feel the need for surgical intervention. They are also incredibly versatile when it comes to alterations and repairs when necessary, and the natural fibers aid in regulating body temperature very efficiently.
Welcome back! I’ve missed your smiling face! The informational section at the beginning was very interesting, and it was lovely to see so many of the techniques making the rounds through CosTube applied in a different way. The finished hood looks warm and adorable! The color is so pretty in contrast with the snow, too.
Hahahah yes I am sorry for the confusion! Something must have happened to the video when I uploaded it because the audio just crashed, so I took it down and reuploaded it again. Hope you'll enjoy it now nontheless!
@@elinabrahamsson9442 I’m so glad it’s up again. I watched yesterday and experienced the audio crash and I was so sad! Because I wanted to see it so badly!
when i´m reenacting in my local medieval town in Denmark i tend to actually wear a hood year round. In the summer i wear it with the hood down, as it keeps me from getting sunburnt on my neck and shoulders. It doesn´t really make me overheat more than i do anyway when doing activities like gardening, fetching water and standing around being useful or less usefull. It´s too hot for saddling horses for the tournaments in the middle of the day, but everything is too hot for that; i strip down to my chemise when i do that in the summer (which is fine because it´s behind the scenes and in shade). I also have a straw hat, so i use one or the other depending on what is more practical for the activity i´m doing. The hood i use is borrowed from the town (open air museum), and i do really want to make my own, so this is very helpful for future reference, as is your whole channel, especially because it focuses on Scandinavia :)
This was a great video (as always)! I really enjoyed the research segment at the beginning. I made a medieval hood last December that I wore with my modern clothes when it was cold (as I don't have any medieval clothes yet); hoods are surprisingly versatile garments for the modern day! I still need to add tablet weaving to the edge, and this video made that prospect seem less daunting.
As a Historian myself this video is delightful and I'm suscribing right now, because of the research, the 100% handmade stuff and also the cute animals and nice landscapes. Thank you!
The hood is beautiful, the color is lovely, everything is so detailed, and I am sure it is amazing to wear out in the cold, snowy, winter weather. I have seen others use the tablet weaving to make a braid, then apply it to a garment later, but never seen it applied directly as it was woven as you did. This was extremely cool to see!
I love this format! I love the history in tandem with the sewing! It’s so relaxing to listen too abs I’ve learned something too! Such a beautiful project! The grey lining with the soft pink wool looks fantastic! All those little buttons are precious. So much work and such a beautiful result!
You did a very beautiful job with this hood, from the theory down to completion - very, very nice! And I also love the chicken shots! Do cuddle the for me, please!
I just want to say, this video is my comfort video. I have autism and when I get into fits of overstimulation and anxiety, the familiarity of this video, your voice, and the content of the video satisfies my special interests as well as creating a familiar environment in which my brain can re-set. You may never see this Elin, but I love your channel!
Your clothing pieces that you create are so beautiful. I have Swedish (and German, Norwegian, Russian/Ukrainian) elders and ancestors, and so it is so, so inspiring to see you recreating clothing my family members could have worn. Your craftsmanship is so stunning, and I have so much respect for you. Seeing your videos brighten my life. I am honored to share this planet with you, Elin. Many blessings to you and your creations!
I love him at a research you do, and how specific you are with what you're trying to accomplish for a specific time. Or region. It really shows that there so much diversity among areas and classes and religious groups, showing that it's not one-way for a time. And that's it, it's different all over the world at different times, and shows the diversity of the world
A charming and instructive video. This young woman has such great good fortune to live in a beautiful and cosy home. I love getting glimpses of it when she films in the various rooms. (The outdoors is very nice, too .^_^. )
The space between your warp threads when you're weaving is called the "shed"! I've also been researching hoods for the past few months and have made 2 mock-ups so far. I haven't progressed to making the wool one yet, I'm not quite happy with my pattern thus far!
Just because I did a bit of research when I was planning a project, deerskin is also a documentable material for hoods! Taken from a ledger from the time: "In 1204, for example, King John spent...he also knighted one of his valets, Thomas Esturm, that same year but spent only 6 pounds, 10 sterling on the latter's robes: "a scarlet robe and a hood of deerskin" English Medieval Knight, 1200-1300 Osprey Publishing, page 20. I love your Medieval handsewing videos! Keep up the fantastic work, I'm always excited when I see a notification of a new video.
Excellent video of an excellent hood! I loved the long introduction with historical references. Your sewing is beautiful and the resulting hood is charming! Thank you!
And a likable likely hood it is! Thank you, Elin - I was so glad when you popped up in notifications🤗 it’s beautiful, as is your presentation...always looking forward to your next adventure ❤️
I always look forward to your videos. You live a rich life. I’m going to assume that you filmed this last Autumn. Looks like what August/September looks in the midwest United States. :)
Your content always makes me so happy!! I recently finished sewing a hood based on the Bocksten bog man's hood, and since winter has been pretty cold so far this year, I've gotten to use it quite a bit. I can tell you that I've gotten a few odd looks, walking around Stockholm in my medieval garment, haha! I used a lovely forest green wool fabric and it turned out surprisingly well. Your videos are always a huge inspiration for me and always fills me with creative joy! Keep doing what you love!!
Dear Goddess, this was mind blowing! From dying your own wool to the billion buttons, the stitching, and... OMG THE TABLET WEAVING! (Be still my heart!!) Brava, Elin. This was truly remarkable!
I LOOOVE the breakdown of the theory. I think it's what makes historical sewing so much fun, because it almost feels like looking at a treasure map, trying to solve the riddles, following little path and discovering something probably hidden, almost secret. And it feels magical. I really love your videos! You're one of my favorite historical sewing channel, since you also put so much details into "how I would have done it if I were a lady of XX century?" And it feels surreal. Thank you!
English weaving terms: between the warp and the weft Tabard weaving is also called “card weaving” and old playing cards work really well! This is the first time I have seen someone sewing while weaving, rather than just sewing on a woven belt. This is great! I want to make some bone cards to weave with. Cardboard SUCKS because it snags. Patterns are really fun to make with card weaving, but I stick to simple stuff. Getting it to not “twist” by “evening out” your rotations while working with patterns you made yourself is.... work! I love your channel, you’re one of the best things I have found on youtube! It’s lovely to watch other people keep old traditions alive.
Thank you, Elin, for this wonderful video! ❤️❤️❤️ I love how you blend the information on the research, planning and sewing of a project with tiny glimpses into your everyday life in Sweden! I enjoyed watching the seasons change while you were happily sewing away on your hood. The Christmas vibes felt sooo warm and cozy! 🥰 🎄 And I'm sure your chickens enjoyed your lovely wreath! ☺️ Also, I guess I need to make a hood now! I've already got the fabric and watching you make one is very inspiring and encouraging! 👍😌😘
Beautifully done and it just reminds us all of how lucky we are we don't HAVE to make things by hand anymore. What a lot of work for such a small, simple garment!
What a talented young lady. you are! I have struggled with winter scarves all my life. I lose them and then my ears are cold. Finally a solution I can try. Some of the techniques are really amazing. I finally have my first historical project thank you.
I love everything about this video. (it's hard to have a favorite, I often rewatch your videos even though I'm a knitter, and don't sew garments from scratch).
Watching your videos makes me think about too many things, mostly those of the everyday life that, with the time, gets lost,because we give them for granted.
As an INTP, I just want to personally thank you for the intensive efforts you put into the bibliography of all of the historical samples of information you presented. It is so satisfying and reassuring.
It's so lovely and that color is stunning! Those rows of tiny cloth buttons are so elegant and so quintessentially Medieval and I'm such a sucker for them.
I loved this! I saved it for when I would have enough time to watch it all together, as I do for all your videos. I loved all the different techniques as well, from the dyeing to the tablet weaving and stab stitching! I learned a lot. Thank you! Also, your sweet chickens look like they are getting on very well! They are beautiful!
I really liked this type of format, the introduction was very, very informative and so nicely edited, thank you!! As always, the sewing process was nicely explained and so we'll thought out, and I really want to make this hood too now... Too bad I do not have time :((
Elin, this is a beautiful video. Including the scenes of the cottage by the lake, your chickens, cat and wildlife, gives we, in the United States a glimpse of your beautiful Sweden. Your scholarship and skillful stitching and patience with the process, produced a lovely garment. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I would like to know more about you if you ever decide to share that with us. Just, thank you!
Aaah this is one of the most relaxing, informative and amazing videos I've seen in a while. I was literally gasping when you did those decorative, white lines on the bottom. It's so maticulous and so beautiful. I also never imagined making gores out of left over parts. Absolutely incredible.
I think we should still wear hoods to keep our heads warm! I loved watching you cut out and sew your 14th century hood, and liripipe! You are a very good sewer! I love the colour of your hood, and think it suits you very nicely! Stay safe! Let's hope Covid-19 is over, soon! ~Janet in Canada
It's been a while since I saw one of your videos. I really missed them!!! I didn't know I didn't I have the notifications bell on🤦. Also, today I bought some fabric to finally make the rectangles and gores dress... I'm very excited, and scared as hell!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! I hope you're doing well!!! 🖤🖤🖤
The hood turned out so pretty! I love the buttons and the stitching. Now I'm inspired to try to make one. And I liked the research background, too - super interesting.
I love that you show time passage in these videos! not only is it the most beautiful cinematography ever!!! but it also reassures me that these projects do take time and i don't have to pressure myself to finish a project within a week.
I am a guy and could not find hoods for reenactment, so I made my own. I have started making over sized hoods for winter wear because they are so very warm. Over size so that wool knit caps can go underneath. Thank you for sharing this. My techniques are very similar to yours.
only just caught this video - it is charming! the inclusion of animals, wild and domestic, is heartwarming and somehow authenticates your creation. I watched while baking bread - must go, it's now done! Thank you, I hope your beautiful hood has senn you through subsequent winters!! xx
Love the format! The historical context gets me excited about the garment, so that it's all that much more interesting to see it come to life. Your incorporation of illustrations into the explanations as well as the always gorgeous aesthetic in your videos keeps it super lively and entertaining.
this is so cool!! i always love seeing women recreate historical fashion and then include footage of goofing around and having fun in it at the end, it really helps to remind me that people who lived 700 years ago were still just people like us
I really appreciate how you explain a technique or history and then while you are sewing, you show us footage of you sewing or lovely scenery...it helps give me time to think about what you said and helps me sort of absorb the information you shared. So well done!!
Hi, you came into my feed and I am captivated by your style and techniques. I really like the tablet weaving on the garment while making it, that is so clever. I thought you could have needle binded the edge as well, it would give a similar appearance and can be done with only a needle (no other tools needed). If you started at the inside of the hood it would be to reinforce the buttonholes. But you could also needle bind an edge and with buttonholes in them. Different colors make a beautiful adornment. Needle binding won't come undone, so there will be no fraying. And, if done with wool you can felt it a bit if desired. Needle binding is time appropriate as well. As for stitching up the seam allowances on the hood, I thought that with having the seam allowances folded apart the stitches of the seam are exposed (yours are not visible, but the wind can peep through in harsh weather) and therefore the seam allowance is not used to make the seam extra sturdy. Just musing about this. These popped up in my mind. Oh, and I've subscribed to your channel, and off to binge watch your other videos. Greetings from The Netherlands, moi!
I know that comparing creators is not always a good thing, but your editing and cinematography in general reminds me of Bernadette Banner. Very aesthetic, I love it. So much nature and beautiful outdoors, I wish I could take a walk through all of that beauty that is where you live. Also, the research is really really cool. I never considered that even though hoods are more often shown in summer scenes, they would be a lifesaver (probably literally) during winter. You're from Scandinavia so you'd know this very well. Thank you for the wonderfully, beautifully educational video!
Your meticulous buttons and buttonholes convinced me that my new hood will be closed in the front (or be closed with a pin), Elin. I do know how to do a tablet-woven hem, though, and yours looks very nice. This was a lovely video, and it is a beautiful hood.
Yeeeaaah! Great job Elin! I actually liked the info part in the beginning. You choose a beautiful colour for your hood. All those details are so gorgeous! You just made me happy. Thank you.
I love the practicality you put into all that research - it really came together for me when you spoke about the church paintings not really representing the reality of the kind of cold weather garments you would expect - and need - from your region. Also, the madder colour goes so nicely with your grey dress!
Beautiful work. Interesting take on handling edges. I will remember what you have demonstrated. Even old men are learning to hand stitch & produce working costume pieces. Tak!
I love these hoods!❤❤❤❤❤I love most historical sewing and Medieval eras are actually my favorite! I so enjoy hand sewing! There are many things I want to hand sew. As of late, face masks I machine sew, as.its quicker and it's not important to me to hand sew those. However, seeing you make this beautiful wool hood, I now want to hand sew myself some garments.
I adore your videos. The way you take the time to slow down and enjoy life all around you is a breath of fresh air. Now I need to make my girls their winter Little Red Riding capes!
I live in Washington state USA. I own 10 acres, raise chickens, etc. Last winter I had go out many times right after it had snowed, or as it was snowing, to check on the chickens. I am an old lady and very sensitive to the cold. The trees would release their burden of snow and hit me. I had made a knitted balaclava but the snow went down my collar and I swore I was going to make myself an old fashioned hood that went over the head and was entirely closed at the neck, and added another layer to my winter coat. Hence, I am watching your video. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I think your home is lovely. Thank you for this video - it gives me some good ideas.
Your cat is absolutely glorious.
gotta love the dilemma of every garment maker:
oh this would look so nice I want to do that!
oh this is so much work...
Amen.
Very lovely: amazing amount of research, cinematic outdoor scenes, cozy home sewing scenes, informative how to, all beautifully edited.
Thank you!❤
I couldn't agree more. Looking forward to more from this creator!
It turned out beautifully!
i know it's kind of randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online?
@Kade Howard ehh try Flixportal. you can find it thru google:P -hayden
I understand now why we must wait so long for each one of your creations.
Your videos are on a whole other level. They are like watching a full length indie award winning film.
Totally worth the wait!
You have such a neat handstitching, it always amazes me. And the cinematography of your videos is just perfect. Not to mention the cutest hood ever xD
Thank you! I always think my stitches look horrible hahah, but I'm glad someone thinks the opposite!
The Hood turned out fab! I love how the buttons ended up looking like a really cool trim but also functional too. I also like how you noted that styles within European countries were different!
It still astounds me how many people actually believe that 'European' means that its all one homogenous mass of people who wore the exact same dress, looked the same, acted the same and had the same traditions when in reality there is so much depth in culture that is just written off.. Even within the countries themselves there is so much variation! Sorry it just gets my goat! So its nice to see someone actually vocalise that there is differences and that its not all the same so thankyou!
One thing I've found very telling when it comes to absolutely crushing the myth of 'historical european fashion' being some kind of monolith, is looking at different types of national or traditional costumes.
Especially in Norway, the variations between neighbouring areas can be striking, and elements of several time periods can even be found within the same garment.
Where some national costumes create a very recognizable 1600 peasant silhouette, a few miles away the empire waist suddenly dominates, while a mile or so in a separate direction you'll find the usual central brooch placement change to one more reminiscent of the classic viking style smokkr; or apron dress, as it is most commonly known.
The variations within embroidery and embellishment, colour combinations, headgear and the addition or lack of other accessories speaks volumes to the immense variety available, and I think we do ourselves a disservice in assuming that everyone within a specific area essentially wore the same in their given period.
We should remember that most people made their own clothing, so it is safe to assume that there was not much more limit to creativity than if the same was true today. I suppose availability to resources and knowledge would pose the bigger challenge, as well as the pressures of conformity, personal skill level and so on, yet judging by other surviving sources regarding art and architecture of the time, I see no reason to dismiss the idea that fashion has been far more varied throughout history than we often give it credit for.
I'm a simple man
I see a video of Elin and I instantly press the like button
Me too!
@@debbiecarroll8490 So did I!
Yes
I can't believe the video was 44 minutes long. I loved every moment and the hood is beautiful especially the colour and the little buttons.
That such a compliment! Thank you!
The footage of the toad and the tree creature is soo heartwarming! I came for the sewing but I stayed to see some proof of time actually passing in the past few months! I love your work!
We became great friends that lovely summers day! Thank you!
I imagine that women's hoods of that time had a lot of needle work as well. It's a very subtle way to show off your skills. I love it.
What a wonderful video! On a side note...can we please bring these hoods back for Nordic winters? they seem like they would be much warmer than some modern hat designs!
I have a wool skjoldenhamn hood lined with linen, acquired for a reenactment photo shoot during winter, and I felt so nice and toasty throughout the day that I decided to keep wearing it in my daily life.
I find that using my iron age and medieval outfits, even outside of events, have given me a greater understanding and appreciation of clothing and what it means to be truly comfortable in what are surprisingly practical outfits tbh.
An added bonus is the ability to achieve any desired silhouette through layering, structure, clever cuts and padding, rather than resorting to starve oneself or feel the need for surgical intervention.
They are also incredibly versatile when it comes to alterations and repairs when necessary, and the natural fibers aid in regulating body temperature very efficiently.
Welcome back! I’ve missed your smiling face! The informational section at the beginning was very interesting, and it was lovely to see so many of the techniques making the rounds through CosTube applied in a different way. The finished hood looks warm and adorable! The color is so pretty in contrast with the snow, too.
Thank you, Im very glad it was appreachiated!
I've never been so excited to watch someone talk about hoods for 45 minutes in my life lol
Hahahahah, I hope it lived up to your excitement!
I was so sad when yesterday I clicked on the notification and it said its a private video. Glad its finally public again ;)
You, too?? I was almost crying, lol!
Hahahah yes I am sorry for the confusion! Something must have happened to the video when I uploaded it because the audio just crashed, so I took it down and reuploaded it again. Hope you'll enjoy it now nontheless!
I know!😞
@@elinabrahamsson9442 I’m so glad it’s up again. I watched yesterday and experienced the audio crash and I was so sad! Because I wanted to see it so badly!
You are amazing. Would love to see more into your lifestyle. You’re quite fascinating 💗 xx
"Doesn't really madder" I AM WHEEZING
Im so excited when one of your videos comes out. Each one takes a while, but it's worth the wait, because they're always fascinating and joyful.
I am so happy you think so! But now I hope to get more out. Several months is maybe too much ;)
when i´m reenacting in my local medieval town in Denmark i tend to actually wear a hood year round. In the summer i wear it with the hood down, as it keeps me from getting sunburnt on my neck and shoulders. It doesn´t really make me overheat more than i do anyway when doing activities like gardening, fetching water and standing around being useful or less usefull. It´s too hot for saddling horses for the tournaments in the middle of the day, but everything is too hot for that; i strip down to my chemise when i do that in the summer (which is fine because it´s behind the scenes and in shade). I also have a straw hat, so i use one or the other depending on what is more practical for the activity i´m doing. The hood i use is borrowed from the town (open air museum), and i do really want to make my own, so this is very helpful for future reference, as is your whole channel, especially because it focuses on Scandinavia :)
This was a great video (as always)! I really enjoyed the research segment at the beginning. I made a medieval hood last December that I wore with my modern clothes when it was cold (as I don't have any medieval clothes yet); hoods are surprisingly versatile garments for the modern day! I still need to add tablet weaving to the edge, and this video made that prospect seem less daunting.
I'm glad it did, thank you! Yes, hoods are such a practical garment really. I understand why they survived for as long as they did...
I'm fairly certain you live in paradise! Absolutely beautiful surroundings, and as always, amazing video.
I'm amazed by whoever invented weaving. That probably took a long time to work out. Fortunately reenacting hasn't made me weave anything yet.
As a Historian myself this video is delightful and I'm suscribing right now, because of the research, the 100% handmade stuff and also the cute animals and nice landscapes. Thank you!
The hood is beautiful, the color is lovely, everything is so detailed, and I am sure it is amazing to wear out in the cold, snowy, winter weather. I have seen others use the tablet weaving to make a braid, then apply it to a garment later, but never seen it applied directly as it was woven as you did. This was extremely cool to see!
Yes, this part was amazing! I finally, *finally* understand how tablet weaving works! 🤣
I love this format! I love the history in tandem with the sewing! It’s so relaxing to listen too abs I’ve learned something too!
Such a beautiful project! The grey lining with the soft pink wool looks fantastic! All those little buttons are precious. So much work and such a beautiful result!
Thank you so much! That's the best combination really!
You did a very beautiful job with this hood, from the theory down to completion - very, very nice! And I also love the chicken shots! Do cuddle the for me, please!
*YES..!!!* 44 minutes of my favourite UA-camr just as I am bored out of my mind..!!!
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I just want to say, this video is my comfort video. I have autism and when I get into fits of overstimulation and anxiety, the familiarity of this video, your voice, and the content of the video satisfies my special interests as well as creating a familiar environment in which my brain can re-set. You may never see this Elin, but I love your channel!
Your clothing pieces that you create are so beautiful. I have Swedish (and German, Norwegian, Russian/Ukrainian) elders and ancestors, and so it is so, so inspiring to see you recreating clothing my family members could have worn. Your craftsmanship is so stunning, and I have so much respect for you. Seeing your videos brighten my life. I am honored to share this planet with you, Elin. Many blessings to you and your creations!
I love watching your videos. They are informative beautiful and refreshing to see the construction of garments from the Scandinavian region.
I have to look into tablet weaving as an edge treatment! Fascinating!
I love him at a research you do, and how specific you are with what you're trying to accomplish for a specific time. Or region. It really shows that there so much diversity among areas and classes and religious groups, showing that it's not one-way for a time. And that's it, it's different all over the world at different times, and shows the diversity of the world
Me trying to understand what was going on with the weaving and the cardboard: 👁👄👁
Me liking the end result: 👏🏻🤠
A charming and instructive video. This young woman has such great good fortune to live in a beautiful and cosy home. I love getting glimpses of it when she films in the various rooms. (The outdoors is very nice, too .^_^. )
The space between your warp threads when you're weaving is called the "shed"!
I've also been researching hoods for the past few months and have made 2 mock-ups so far. I haven't progressed to making the wool one yet, I'm not quite happy with my pattern thus far!
Just because I did a bit of research when I was planning a project, deerskin is also a documentable material for hoods!
Taken from a ledger from the time: "In 1204, for example, King John spent...he also knighted one of his valets, Thomas Esturm, that same year but spent only 6 pounds, 10 sterling on the latter's robes: "a scarlet robe and a hood of deerskin"
English Medieval Knight, 1200-1300 Osprey Publishing, page 20.
I love your Medieval handsewing videos! Keep up the fantastic work, I'm always excited when I see a notification of a new video.
All the little buttons are such a cute touch!
Excellent video of an excellent hood! I loved the long introduction with historical references. Your sewing is beautiful and the resulting hood is charming! Thank you!
And a likable likely hood it is! Thank you, Elin - I was so glad when you popped up in notifications🤗 it’s beautiful, as is your presentation...always looking forward to your next adventure ❤️
And I am very glad to see you here!
You remind me of a historically accurate sleeping beauty when she is in the forest with the 3 fairies 💕
This was so inspiring! also, the Scandinavian Christmas decor was just * Chef's Kiss * !!
Welcome back, you too! I missed you :)
(ok, I'll go on watching the video lol)
I missed being here too! Thank you for watching❤
28:15 - the flowers look exactly like the buttons! Subtle and clever! 🎯🎯💗💗✅✅
It has become tradition to come back to this video every once in a while.
I always look forward to your videos. You live a rich life. I’m going to assume that you filmed this last Autumn. Looks like what August/September looks in the midwest United States. :)
I am so happy you do! Yes I recorded this between september and december, but with huge gaps in between😊
As if the hood, buttons and button holes weren’t enough of a challenge, the weaving with the templates? Wow! Incredible. Thanks for a terrific video.
Phew! Dedication! I love the effort you put into accuracy :D love from holland
And I'm glad you appreachiated it!
What a great example of real workmanship! I really loved to watch it, also the information at the beginning. Thank you for sharing!
Your content always makes me so happy!! I recently finished sewing a hood based on the Bocksten bog man's hood, and since winter has been pretty cold so far this year, I've gotten to use it quite a bit. I can tell you that I've gotten a few odd looks, walking around Stockholm in my medieval garment, haha! I used a lovely forest green wool fabric and it turned out surprisingly well. Your videos are always a huge inspiration for me and always fills me with creative joy! Keep doing what you love!!
Dear Goddess, this was mind blowing! From dying your own wool to the billion buttons, the stitching, and... OMG THE TABLET WEAVING! (Be still my heart!!) Brava, Elin. This was truly remarkable!
Not only do I gain new historical fashion knowledge watching your videos, but I also feel joy. Thank you for such a beautiful video.
Your chickens and that big fluffy cat are always such a treat to see in these videos.
come for the sewing and delightful history research, stay for the incredible cinematic nature shots xD
That was beautiful, not only the sewing and history, but also the cinematography. Wow.
I LOOOVE the breakdown of the theory. I think it's what makes historical sewing so much fun, because it almost feels like looking at a treasure map, trying to solve the riddles, following little path and discovering something probably hidden, almost secret. And it feels magical.
I really love your videos! You're one of my favorite historical sewing channel, since you also put so much details into "how I would have done it if I were a lady of XX century?" And it feels surreal. Thank you!
English weaving terms: between the warp and the weft
Tabard weaving is also called “card weaving” and old playing cards work really well! This is the first time I have seen someone sewing while weaving, rather than just sewing on a woven belt. This is great!
I want to make some bone cards to weave with. Cardboard SUCKS because it snags. Patterns are really fun to make with card weaving, but I stick to simple stuff. Getting it to not “twist” by “evening out” your rotations while working with patterns you made yourself is.... work!
I love your channel, you’re one of the best things I have found on youtube! It’s lovely to watch other people keep old traditions alive.
Try old key/credit/ gift cards! They're sturdier than playing cards, but don't snag :)
I agree the weaving and sewing part was scary to watch, but the brave girl did it so well.
Amazing details, love the attention to small things. That weaving looked very neat when you ere done. You have extra patience!
Thank you! Looking closely, it does not look that neat hahahah but well, there's a first time for everything!
Another awesome project! Thanks for sharing (and I love that at some points you're wearing the skirt you made before :D)!
Hahahah I'm glad you noticed it! It was my favourite garment to wear this summer😊
Thank you, Elin, for this wonderful video! ❤️❤️❤️ I love how you blend the information on the research, planning and sewing of a project with tiny glimpses into your everyday life in Sweden! I enjoyed watching the seasons change while you were happily sewing away on your hood. The Christmas vibes felt sooo warm and cozy! 🥰 🎄 And I'm sure your chickens enjoyed your lovely wreath! ☺️ Also, I guess I need to make a hood now! I've already got the fabric and watching you make one is very inspiring and encouraging! 👍😌😘
I'm so happy to hear that you saw and appreachiated that! Good look with your hood, I would love to see a picture of it when it's done!
Beautifully done and it just reminds us all of how lucky we are we don't HAVE to make things by hand anymore. What a lot of work for such a small, simple garment!
What a talented young lady. you are! I have struggled with winter scarves all my life. I lose them and then my ears are cold. Finally a solution I can try. Some of the techniques are really amazing. I finally have my first historical project thank you.
I love everything about this video. (it's hard to have a favorite, I often rewatch your videos even though I'm a knitter, and don't sew garments from scratch).
Watching your videos makes me think about too many things, mostly those of the everyday life that, with the time, gets lost,because we give them for granted.
As an INTP, I just want to personally thank you for the intensive efforts you put into the bibliography of all of the historical samples of information you presented. It is so satisfying and reassuring.
i actually started to tear up at the final shots in the snow, i cant express how much i love every single thing about this video
It's so lovely and that color is stunning! Those rows of tiny cloth buttons are so elegant and so quintessentially Medieval and I'm such a sucker for them.
a freaking masterpiece. both the video and hood. i can't believe how patient and meticulous you are XD bravo!
Wow, great video. I love the buttons and the woven edge, really need to try that sometime.
I'm very happy you liked them! Thank you!
I loved this! I saved it for when I would have enough time to watch it all together, as I do for all your videos. I loved all the different techniques as well, from the dyeing to the tablet weaving and stab stitching! I learned a lot. Thank you! Also, your sweet chickens look like they are getting on very well! They are beautiful!
It's so nice to see all the chickens cuddled together!
Also, wonderful hood and video!!
I really liked this type of format, the introduction was very, very informative and so nicely edited, thank you!! As always, the sewing process was nicely explained and so we'll thought out, and I really want to make this hood too now... Too bad I do not have time :((
Elin, this is a beautiful video. Including the scenes of the cottage by the lake, your chickens, cat and wildlife, gives we, in the United States a glimpse of your beautiful Sweden. Your scholarship and skillful stitching and patience with the process, produced a lovely garment. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I would like to know more about you if you ever decide to share that with us. Just, thank you!
The mouse in the tree!!! Ahhh 😍. You always put so much research and work into your projects. I love the hood. The color is beautiful.
Aaah this is one of the most relaxing, informative and amazing videos I've seen in a while. I was literally gasping when you did those decorative, white lines on the bottom. It's so maticulous and so beautiful. I also never imagined making gores out of left over parts. Absolutely incredible.
I think we should still wear hoods to keep our heads warm! I loved watching you cut out and sew your 14th century hood, and liripipe! You are a very good sewer! I love the colour of your hood, and think it suits you very nicely! Stay safe! Let's hope Covid-19 is over, soon! ~Janet in Canada
I love the look of this for modern day, although, I'm not crazy about the tail. I am so glad to see so many people hand stitching here on UA-cam.
You are my hero for keeping sane throughout all those buttons and button holes!
It's been a while since I saw one of your videos. I really missed them!!! I didn't know I didn't I have the notifications bell on🤦.
Also, today I bought some fabric to finally make the rectangles and gores dress... I'm very excited, and scared as hell!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! I hope you're doing well!!! 🖤🖤🖤
The tablet weaving was so cool. And I love the buttons/button holes!
The hood turned out so pretty! I love the buttons and the stitching. Now I'm inspired to try to make one. And I liked the research background, too - super interesting.
Thank you for introducing me to handmade buttons and tablet weaving. I love the hand stitching and video showing all the details. Bravo!
the video is beautiful! the research, cinematography, b-roll, construction. one of the best videos i've seen in a long time! thank you for making it!
I love that you show time passage in these videos! not only is it the most beautiful cinematography ever!!! but it also reassures me that these projects do take time and i don't have to pressure myself to finish a project within a week.
I am a guy and could not find hoods for reenactment, so I made my own. I have started making over sized hoods for winter wear because they are so very warm. Over size so that wool knit caps can go underneath.
Thank you for sharing this. My techniques are very similar to yours.
only just caught this video - it is charming! the inclusion of animals, wild and domestic, is heartwarming and somehow authenticates your creation. I watched while baking bread - must go, it's now done! Thank you, I hope your beautiful hood has senn you through subsequent winters!! xx
Yes, I loved the long introduction, it really helped me understand the whole process more, thank you! The hood looks absolutely stunning 😍
Love the format! The historical context gets me excited about the garment, so that it's all that much more interesting to see it come to life. Your incorporation of illustrations into the explanations as well as the always gorgeous aesthetic in your videos keeps it super lively and entertaining.
this is so cool!! i always love seeing women recreate historical fashion and then include footage of goofing around and having fun in it at the end, it really helps to remind me that people who lived 700 years ago were still just people like us
I really appreciate how you explain a technique or history and then while you are sewing, you show us footage of you sewing or lovely scenery...it helps give me time to think about what you said and helps me sort of absorb the information you shared. So well done!!
Your tiny, precise stitches leave me in awe!!! Lovely work and nice video, as always!
The folds are really good at keeping the wind from your face.
Hi, you came into my feed and I am captivated by your style and techniques.
I really like the tablet weaving on the garment while making it, that is so clever. I thought you could have needle binded the edge as well, it would give a similar appearance and can be done with only a needle (no other tools needed). If you started at the inside of the hood it would be to reinforce the buttonholes. But you could also needle bind an edge and with buttonholes in them. Different colors make a beautiful adornment. Needle binding won't come undone, so there will be no fraying. And, if done with wool you can felt it a bit if desired. Needle binding is time appropriate as well.
As for stitching up the seam allowances on the hood, I thought that with having the seam allowances folded apart the stitches of the seam are exposed (yours are not visible, but the wind can peep through in harsh weather) and therefore the seam allowance is not used to make the seam extra sturdy. Just musing about this. These popped up in my mind. Oh, and I've subscribed to your channel, and off to binge watch your other videos. Greetings from The Netherlands, moi!
I know that comparing creators is not always a good thing, but your editing and cinematography in general reminds me of Bernadette Banner. Very aesthetic, I love it. So much nature and beautiful outdoors, I wish I could take a walk through all of that beauty that is where you live.
Also, the research is really really cool. I never considered that even though hoods are more often shown in summer scenes, they would be a lifesaver (probably literally) during winter. You're from Scandinavia so you'd know this very well.
Thank you for the wonderfully, beautifully educational video!
Your meticulous buttons and buttonholes convinced me that my new hood will be closed in the front (or be closed with a pin), Elin. I do know how to do a tablet-woven hem, though, and yours looks very nice.
This was a lovely video, and it is a beautiful hood.
Yeeeaaah! Great job Elin!
I actually liked the info part in the beginning. You choose a beautiful colour for your hood. All those details are so gorgeous!
You just made me happy. Thank you.
I love the practicality you put into all that research - it really came together for me when you spoke about the church paintings not really representing the reality of the kind of cold weather garments you would expect - and need - from your region. Also, the madder colour goes so nicely with your grey dress!
Beautiful work. Interesting take on handling edges. I will remember what you have demonstrated. Even old men are learning to hand stitch & produce working costume pieces. Tak!
I love these hoods!❤❤❤❤❤I love most historical sewing and Medieval eras are actually my favorite! I so enjoy hand sewing! There are many things I want to hand sew. As of late, face masks I machine sew, as.its quicker and it's not important to me to hand sew those. However, seeing you make this beautiful wool hood, I now want to hand sew myself some garments.
I caught that "it doesn't really madder" pun at 18:36. Clever.
I adore your videos. The way you take the time to slow down and enjoy life all around you is a breath of fresh air. Now I need to make my girls their winter Little Red Riding capes!
I really enjoyed the history of hoods, it was very interesting. The hood is beautiful, you make it look so effortless. Your videos are so well done.
I cannot TELL you how much fun this was to watch. Also, I may just need to try tablet weaving now...