Portfolios – Historic Costumes

As an historical reenactor, I use my knowledge of historic garments and research to create new garments that would fit into historic context.  Every item is uniquely designed and drafted, so anything is possible, from full historic accuracy in any period, to stage or costume quality garments.  Examples of my past work are displayed in this gallery.

Blue Herringbone Irish Dress - Quarter Front View, by Sidney Eileen

Women’s Renaissance Costumes

These costumes are all designed for historic reenactment in the Renaissance. The historic accuracy varies from piece to piece.

Basic Renaissance Stays - Quarter Front View, by Sidney Eileen

Renaissance Undergarments

My renaissance undergarments are made for modern reenactment, using a combination of historic research and modern convention.

Garment: Red and Yellow Angel Sleeve Tunic Dress - Front, Seamstress: Sidney Eileen

Women’s Medieval Tunic Dresses

These women’s tunic dresses are all designed for historic reenactment in the middle ages. The historic accuracy varies from piece to piece.

Peach Linen Front-Lace Kirtle - Front by Sidney Eileen

Women’s 14th Century Kirtles and Cotehardies

These costumes are all designed for historic reenactment in the middle ages, with a focus on 14th Century Europe. The historic accuracy varies from piece to piece.

Blue and White Diamond Sideless Surcoat - Front, by Sidney Eileen

Women’s Medieval Sideless Surcoats

These women’s sideless surcoats are all designed for historic reenactment in the middle ages. The historic accuracy varies from piece to piece.

Red Open Hood, by Sidney Eileen - Linen hand stitched and embroidered with linen thread.

Medieval Headwear

My medieval headwear items are made for medieval reenactment, using a combination of historic research and modern convention. The historic accuracy varies from piece to piece.