Sideless Surcote – Completed and Proud

Earlier this week I completed my medieval gown project of a late 14th century sideless surcote, and earlier today I presented it in a “dork short” at my college. There’s not much to say word-wise, really. The neckline and arm-holes are hand sewn (you don’t even understand about the latter. so much effort.), the rest is done on the machine. The gown is fully lined with a simple poly-cotton fabric, with partial faux-fur lining in the back. The arm-holes are trimmed in faux-mink. There are decorative buttons on the plastron (with a funny little medievalism on it — a “coat of arms”). The color, pattern, faux-mink trim, and design are pretty historically accurate. Obviously the gown is a medievalism; part historically accurate, part interpretation, in general an analysis of medieval era fashion through the creation of the fashion.

Honestly, though, let’s let the pictures do the talking.

close-up of the plastron and arm-holes

back view

presenting the gown (with a funny, gleeful face)

full length shot of the front

Thanks for joining me on this journey! It truly was a pleasure documenting this experience. Hopefully I’ll be back soon with my next project, so don’t think this blog is gonna die.

Glitter and teacups,

Sammie