The finished green viking hood is linen, entirely hand sewn and embroidered with linen thread. Stitches used are herringbone stitch to finish the seam allowances and bottom hem, running stitch for assembly and accent around the hood opening, feather stitch for decorative reenforcement of the seams, and Oseberg rings for decoration on the hem.
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This is the last detailed wip on my fully lined Skjolderhamn style Viking hood, fully hand stitched. Details on how to hand bind a hem.
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My apron dress is based on the large apron dress fragments found in Haithabu harbor (Hedeby), made in linen, with decorative seam embroidery and darts.
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Teaser photo and some detailed images of the viking garb I have been working on. Hand stitched and embroidered serk, apron dress, and apron.
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Embroidered scissor case WIP, fully hand embroidered, leather lining, and lucet braid stitched over the seams.
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I worked on the corded regency corset some more yesterday. The shoulder straps are padded, the lining is attached, the busk pocket is sewn (if not yet attached), and the bottom edge has been bound.
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