"Kleidung des Mittelalters selbst anfertigen – Kopfbedeckungen für Mann und Frau" (Make your own medieval clothing – headwear for men and women) Veil, cowl, hood, cap, hat, or beret? Those who wish to believably portray a medieval character will also require a suitable historical headdress. This carefully researched and faithfully illustrated book offers a varied collection of headdresses through the ages. The authors offer examples to unveil the historical sources their interpretations are based on and provide tips on how to wear the individual pieces. The sewing instructions range from early medieval versions to variants based on depictions in the Maciejowski bible and the Codex Manesse to reconstructions of high-medival findings from London.Easily understandable and comprehensible descriptions and illustrations will guide the reader through all steps of the workflow. This will allow even the unexperienced to create pattern layouts, to try out different sewing methods and to hem edges of cut. This reference guide is completed by a basic introtuction to the necessary work techniques and a brief overview over materials to choose the ideal fabrics and colours.64 pages, DIN A4, high-quality softcoverDecember 2009ISBN 978-3-938922-13-2 Attention, this version is available in German only. For the English version, please see "Make your own medieval clothing - Headwear for men & women"

"Kleidung des Mittelalters selbst anfertigen – Grundausstattung für den Mann" An introduction to medieval men garments and how to make them yourself. Attention, this version is german language only. For the english version, please see "Make your own medieval clothing - Basic garments for men"

"Kleidung des Mittelalters selbst anfertigen – Grundausstattung für die Frau" (Make your own medieval clothing – basic garments for Women) Wearing historically correct garments as a medieval re-enactor – no problem at all: The spectrum of garments those interested in the Middle Ages can sew on their own with this book ranges from the high to the late Middle Ages (12th to 15th century) and from the clothes of simple maids to the dresses of the lesser nobility.Depictions with realistic coloured drawings revive the differences in social status during the Middle Ages as evidenced by clothing and accessories. Well-structured, easily understandable illustrations will guide the reader through all workflow steps.Based on the sewing methods used in medieval times, this book will allow even the unexperienced to learn how to hem edges of cut, attach sleeves, and craft fabric buttons. 64 pages, DIN A4, high-quality softcover December 2005 Attention: This version is available in German only. For the English version, please see "Make your own medieval clothing - Basic garments for Women"