Medieval hat pattern

At the beginning of the 14th Century the bycocket (byecocket, bycoket, and many other variations in English as well as “chapeau a bec” in French) came into fashion. This is a hat worn by both men a…

Womens Headdress (15th C)

The plain coif/cap is probably the most versatile piece of garb in the Middle Ages. It was worn for centuries and changed very little. It was worn by both sexes. It’s comfortable, practical and e…

From the Neck Up includes sixty quarter-inch scale historical and modern hat patterns. View pictures of the hats included in the pattern section.

The Pillowcase Hat This is the most basic of all the hats. Pattern's dead easy, just one big square, the only finicky stage is when you fit it aroud your head but otherwise i'ts just straight lines and not that many of them to make this type of hat: …

15th century women’s headdress, from “Medieval fashions” by Tom Tierney

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Ever since I joined the SCA, I've wanted a bycocket. I especially wanted one when I found out what they were called. It's just too much fun to say! The original pattern found on Honor before Victory I remember seeing someone wearing it so nicely with a simple veil and a cotehardie many years ago at an event. The combination itself was enough to have me intrigued. It would be some time before I made the attempt, but always had the vision in my head. The opportune moment came at this year's…

The plain coif/cap is probably the most versatile piece of garb in the Middle Ages. It was worn for centuries and changed very little. It was worn by both sexes. It’s comfortable, practical and e…

Yesterday I showed photos of the samples I made for the Tudor gown and underpinnings. Today I will show you all the photos I took while making this hood. I got most of these hat making techniques...