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Links to Outstanding Garb sites




"Garb" literally describes a highly distinctive outfit and is more likely chosen over a more ordinary word because the clothes it describes are also out of the ordinary. Who wears garb and why? Visit some of these links to find the pictures of ordinary people in extra-ordinary garb and find a bit of the past. Renaissance Gowns, Medieval Costumes, Gothic Creations, Chain Maille, Old World Weddings ... and much more to dream about are found on these pages!
My passion with garb comes from my Amtgard Live Action Role Playing and visiting Renn Faires throughout the year. Renaissance gowns decorated with lace, bodices and chemises, capes, tunics, tabards, and wrap pants are some of my creations. I hope you find what you are looking for!




Historical Costuming
Medieval Garb Information General Information and articles on the Art of Garb!

Garb Information and Patterns from around the World

The Elizabethan Era
  • The Elizabethan Costuming Homepage -- a COMPREHENSIVE website for the creation of women's Elizabethan garb for the uninitiated. She has articles and how to's on Underpinings and costumes, patterns and pictures, costume research for 16th Century Life.
  • Costume Chronicles Women and the Story of their Fashions. Information and links, patterns and pictures of the Elizabethan Period.
  • Paula Katherine's Web Portfolio A page of information and links for the Elizabethan Era.
  • Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion is a collection of information, ideas, pattern tips, and images that will help you make your dreams a reality.
  • Choosing Lace for SCA Garb Learn how to choose your lace for your 15th and 16th Century Garb. Some good advice.
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How-To Sites

Are you brave enough to try making garb yourself? Check out the information on some of these sites.

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Chain Maille and Armaments

  • Therion Arms Antique and Reproduction Armor and Weapons from Around the World.
  • Sara's Chainmail Connection-- Sara has taken a lot of time to put together a comprehensive list of CHAINMAIL resources, whether you're buying or making it.
  • Museum Replicas Limited -On Line and paper catalogue featuring museum quality historical and fantasy weapons, armor and period clothing, jewelry, sculptures and well researched battle worthy edged weapons that you would have been proud to carry in any battle if you could go back in time.
  • Christian Fletcher Medieval Armory - Beautiful, hand-crafted armor and weapons by Christian Fletcher.
  • Starfire Swords Starfire Swords, Ltd. produces blades for costume, decoration, and staged combat. View their selection of broadswords, longswords, daggers, axes, and polearms!



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Garbers and Costumers pages
  • The Garb Bag -- Julie Raybon has created an exceptional costume page, listing commercial patterns that she has evaluated or used to make her own costumes. She has hints to keep your costs reasonable and pictures of her creations.
  • The Renaissance Faire Junkie links and pictures of Liz, who frequents Scarborough Renn Faire and others.
  • Starkiller's Costumes Includes articles on 12th and 13th century garb and pictures of garb she has made.
  • Tracy's Costume Page Links to clothing of specific eras, corsets, sources and supplies and how-to's.
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Garb Humor
  • Moose Tape® is the Adhesive Strip Miracle of the Next Millennium! It's 1000 Times Better than Duct Tape!
  • Garb NOT Period? The Pennsic Esthetics Patrol, who are most emphatically NOT the Authenticity Police, have compiled a list of Garb Esthetics Violations.
  • Marnen's Fun Stuff This page contains humor relating to the Society for Creative Anachronism, and historical reenactment in general! <
  • Meyr's Medieval Web A knight's not a knight, unless he wears a codpiece! Lyrics by Paige deRosa an original country anthem.
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Renn Faires and More
  • Scarborough Faire® the Renaissance Festival for the entertainment of the populas in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area.
  • Scribe The Renaissance Faire Information Clearing House
  • The Directorie being an extensive guide to RENAISSANCE FAIRES, Medieval Festivals, Olde English Reenactments AROUND THE WORLD.
  • Whitedragon's RenFaire Pages -- A Rennie who participates in RenFaires in the Eastern USA shares links, pictures and . There's a Test for your RenFaire Purity, good for lots of giggles! Lots of Gothic content, too. A Great site!
  • www.renfair.com -- The Official Website of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California, with details for your costumes, with fabrics, colors and decorations, under "Prepare for the Faire."
  • The Royal Chessmen The Royal Chessmen is an acting troupe who portrays the life of another time through character interaction, staged combat, and living chess games.
  • Kalani's Renaissance Faire Links Page: A part of the Famous Kalani's Renaissance Faire Page A useful list of links to just about everything on the net regarding RenFaires including directions on how to pleat and wear a Great Kilt!
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Links
This section lists indexes of costuming and garb related sites, with more links than you could ever imagine! You will find what you are looking for here!

    Page Information and links on where garb can be obtained or where patterns for making garb can be obtained.
  • The Costumer's Manifesto History, How-to, Designs for Costumers and 1000's of other costumer's links!
  • Clothing and Costume Links, a very comprehensive list medieval clothing links.
  • The Costume Site - A bevy of costuming related links and costuming mail order resources. Very comprehensive.
  • The Costume Site A personal library of over 2,000 costume and costuming-related links.
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On-Line Stores

Some Scarborough Faire Merchants

  • Isis and the Star Dancers sells beautiful costumes and accessories, teaches classes in Bedford, Texas.
  • Pendragon Costumes sells custom leather clothing and accesories for men and women.
  • Faire Paire Tights and Such Tights are an important part of Renaissance-era costuming for both men and women. And the place to come for tights of all colors is Faire Pair Tights and Such.
  • A Wardrobe in Time welcomes you to their on line catalogue spotlighting Renaissance era clothing and accessories.
  • Catskill Mountain Moccasins Enter the land of comfort and try on one of our many sample moccasins and see how happy your feet can be. We promise you personal attention in a truly relaxing and enjoyable environment.
  • Leather Dreams Specializing in fantasy armor, leather clothing, bondage accessories and almost anything in leather.
  • DragonWings Fairy Tale Dolls, Marionettes and Costume Accessories including custom feather hats, masks, angel wings, beaded hairsticks, feather fans, belts & bustiers and bridal wear and more.
  • Kate Cox creates beautiful handmade ChainMaille clothing and jewelry.
  • House of Dra Costumes and Clothing - Creator of wonderous magical garments... costumes, speciality clothing, Renaissance Faire garb, and everyday wear for the adventurous spirit.

This section features costumers who sell their wares over the internet.
  • Emer's Closet LARP Garb Custom Garb, Ritual Wear, and Costuming to buy.
  • House of Anoria Costumes Roman, Gothic, Medieval, Renaissance, Viking, Elizabethan, Cavalier Custom Creations.
  • Seamlyne Each piece features a level of shaping and tailoring that you may not find anywhere else: fully interfaced collars and cuffs, single needle tailoring, no raw fabric edges ever, and attention to details makes SeamLyne clothing not only an outstanding value, but clothing you'll be proud to wear.
  • Jurnecka Creations offers original, custom-made corsets, evening wear, and bridal attire, in addition to historical and fantasy costumes for both men and women. Each garment is individually designed, patterned, and constructed, resulting in a truly unique creation that will provide years of enjoyment.
  • The Dye Spot The Dye Spot features uniquely styled, hand-made, hand-dyed, cotton clothing.
  • Silks and Velvets Corsets, Fantasy Gowns, Wedding Gowns made for you in many styles and fabrics.
  • StarrFayrie Wings Fairy Wings for adults and children.
  • Renaissance Dancewear to fit any stretch of the Imagination.
  • Merchant Adventurers Medieval Outfitters for Adults and Childrens. They also sell on E-Bay
  • Faire Pair Tights All sizes and styles of tights for your Renaisance Outfit for men, women and children.
  • Pierre's Costumes They sell, rent and manufacture original costumes.
  • Dragonfly Design is a source for historical, fantasy, and uniquely elegant accessories, costumes, patterns, hats and gifts.
  • Gypsy Moon Clothing is a small shop offering darkly romantic apparel for the wild of heart.
  • The Very Merry Seamstress Custom designer of high quality men's and women's Renaissance clothing and accessories
  • Making Time Designers of Historical Clothing and Accessories and Costumes From Around the World.

This section features hats, jewelery, tankards, pouches, belts, and everything else that adds just that right touch.
  • Dreamshoes, primarily made from a “buc” finish leather that looks and feels much like suede.
  • Gryphon's Moon - Bringing the Past to Life with timeless designs and unique jewelry and accessories inspired by an Age of Romance and Chivalry.
  • Carl Lemke Unique Jewelry - Heraldic engraving, signet rings, desk seals, period style jewelry.
  • Tentsmiths Authentic, period tents for those folk who take their reenactment seriously.
  • Fellowship Foundry Sellers of unique and beautiful pewter goblets, tankards, and jewelry. They sell at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California. A must see Website.
  • Jekyl the Hide Smith Historic recreationist and fantasy leathers.
  • Lavolta Press publishes high-quality books on historic costuming.
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Weddings

I love Weddings!! I was asked to do some research on Renaissance Weddings and these are some of my findings!

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Guilds and Organizations
  • International Wenches Guild!
    A wench is not afraid to stand on her own
    A wench is beautiful, regardless of size, shape or color.
    A wench is unafraid to use body, brains and brawn to get what she wants
    A wench doesn't need anyone to tell her how to live, love, look or dress.




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