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Whether you need a costume for a renaissance fair or a Celtic festival, Scottish and Irish clothing is a versatile choice. There are a few key differences in the costumes worn by the Celtic people as compared to the English style clothing seen at many fairs. Among the Celts, there are also a few noteworthy…

It’s impossible to even consider attending a Romantic era re-enactment without first understanding the importance of linen in Romantic era clothing. Linen, made from the flax plant, has long been an important fabric. Throughout history it has been know for its versatility. In the romantic era, from 1825 to 1835, linen was used in many…

Linen was a very important fabric, in Edwardian times. So, if you are planning to attend an Edwardian re-enactment any time in the near future, you should understand a bit about linen and its Edwardian uses, first. Linen has been around for a long time. It was even used in ancient Egypt. It is one…

If you are planning to attend a Tudor era re-enactment, you will want to have the proper costume.  Before you search for suitable costumes for your Tudor re-enactment, you need to decide exactly what it is you’re looking for, though.  You might start by thinking about linen.  It was a very important fabric in the…

If you sew, you probably know how frustrating it is to have the fabric slip through your fingers, fray every time you touch it and just make it nearly impossible to sew a neat seam. Well, what if I told you that I know a secret fabric that won’t try to wiggle away from you?…

What if I told you, you could own a designer quality dress, without having to pay designer prices? Well if you don’t believe me, let me tell you about something that happened to me yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, my wife and I decided to go look around at the different brands and see which designers are…

Not too long ago I got a hold of a very passionate creator, Pedro Altamirano. At 68 years old, Pedro has been doing embroidery for over 30 years, has work in all seven continents, and has no plans on stopping any time soon! Since the Summer of 1977, Pedro Altamirano has focused his embroidery talent…

Are you interested in American Civil War re-enactment? Are you wondering where to begin, as far as getting an authentic costume for the occasion? Well, if so, you should first learn a bit about the importance of linen during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, linen fabric was used for clothing for…

Whether you are just starting out in the world of Middle Ages era re-enactment or you have been doing re-enactments for years, the one thing that should stick out in your mind is authenticity.  There is nothing worse than showing up at a re-enactment in inappropriate clothes.  It can ruin the entire mood of the…