L to R - Ferris Jay, Dick Glasgow, Sam Burke & Sabine Glasgow.
'Mandragora' ~ Sabine & Dick Glasgow:
http://www.causewaymusic.co.uk/mandragora.html
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http://www.myspace.com/ulstermandragora
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'Nuada' ~ Ferris Jay & Sam Burke:
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~fjay/
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http://www.myspace.com/nuadauk
We were playing Medieval Music in Costume at 'Mussenden Temple' on May 31st 2009:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-downhillestate
This event was organized by 'Irish Arms':
http://www.irisharms.ie/
We bought our tent from 'Past Tents':
http://www.past-tents.demon.co.uk/frame.htm
The instruments played in this clip were, left to right:
Ferris on English Pipes ~ http://www.goodbagpipes.co.uk/englishindex.htm
Dick on Hammered Dulcimer ~ http://www.oakwoodinstruments.co.uk/four/hammer/hammer.htm
& Long Drum ~ http://www.drum-sounds.co.uk/long-drum-384-p.asp
Sam on Symphonie ~ http://www.hurdygurdy.org/morepicssymphonie.htm
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Sabine on Celtic Harp ~ http://www.fieldsystem.com/defield/
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i need it for medieval faire. something not like sleeping beautyish but like somthing i can easily find. color or store suggestions adn picturers would be nice
You might get lucky at a thrift store or yard sale.
Another option is to see if a costume shop has any previously rented costuming that they are willing to sell. This store in Renton, WA does have some things that might work for you:
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Last year I made a dress for a medieval night during summer, but I got really overheated. This year, I'm trying to figure out a way to make an acceptable costume that wouldn't be too upper-class for the period but would still be less stifling and crazy warm. Does anyone have any suggestions for alterations or anything? I used pattern 9891, variation C from Simplicity.
Well, I never used patterns per se--my graduate costuming courses taught me how to work without a pattern--
But the main thing is the material. And also the design, in that you will want to avoid too many layers.
You might want to look up medieval dress in books on history of costume or history of fashion, just to see what some of the options are. Also look at medieval art work, particularly the Tres Riche Heures of the Duc du Barry.
Once you've seen an outfit from those sources that you thing would look right on you, then you can scoot off to the fabric store to find patterns that resemble those pieces.
Now, natural materials will give you the better feel. Try light cottons for everything, especially the blouse. Linens and other natural fibers may also be used for the overgarments.
20% of your body heat escapes through the top of your head, so leave that uncovered--or use a very light fabric to cover if you must.
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I have a medieval fair at my school and we have to make a costume for our occupation and mine is match-maker. Any suggestions??
Thanks 
First you need to decide what social economic class this character would belong in. Your costuming needs to stay true to her class; you don't have a poor woman dressing like a princess.
After that, it's all about role playing. You need to decide how she should act, what she would say and do. How does she go about being a match maker? What other responsibilities does she have? Where does she live? Who does she work for? How is she paid?
Here is a link to a costume shop that has a great selection of Medieval Costumes for sale or rent.
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Please include character idea too! For a class project, the projects dumb but too bad, oh and it has to be made of stuff people would already have. Its a creative question I appreciate all answers!
make a t- tunic as shown here
http://www.dagorhir.com/HowTo/DagorhirTunic.htm
you can use fabric paint to paint a coat of arms on it and you are good to go.
for women it should be ankle length for men mid thigh to knee length, and then wear a belt around the outside at the waist
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