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I am by no means a tailor, so it was with a great sense of dread that i decided to make a hood. I started with just looking at period images mostly from the Maciejowski Bible. Then I looked at a few patterns online and simply eyeballed it and traced out the basic shape.

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After that I cut it out and went to sewing. Mine is unlined which I prefer. These things are incredibly warm!

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Turned out great!
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jbook wrote:I am by no means a tailor...
Now you are! :P
Looks great!
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Well done! It's amazing how much warmer you can feel just by adding a hood, even if you're wearing it around your shoulders. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, since it's pretty much a scarf at that point, but it makes quite a difference!
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Yeah, I'm a big fan of hoods. They're probably my favorite Middle-Ages garment, hands down, and I wish they'd make a comeback, haha. It's odd to me that such a practical piece of clothing would be so completely abandoned over time.
And for that matter, I wish more fantasy films and shows would incorporate them. The whole long-flowing-hooded-cloak thing is a little played out at this point, and moreover, it's not really a concept supported by medieval history.
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Oh it looks sharp!

And yes - it is rather a pity they're no longer the fashion, comfy as they are.
Still not giving up my fantasy cloak though darn it! :)
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Taurinor wrote:Well done! It's amazing how much warmer you can feel just by adding a hood, even if you're wearing it around your shoulders. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, since it's pretty much a scarf at that point, but it makes quite a difference!
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Yes, I do wish they would make a comeback. Hoods are simply one of the most handy garments ever made.
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