Medieval buttons

Loracwin Awesome Lot 4 Brass Buttons Decorated Medieval Relief, 16th Century Photos and Information in AncientPoint

One aspect of 14th century clothing that immediately comes to mind is - buttons. Lots of them. Buttons on the fronts of garments, on sleeves, on collars, on hoods... the list goes on and on. Here is a little back story on fabric buttons and how I make them. Enjoy!

As the deadline for the HSF challenge 20: Outerwear, drew closer I needed to decide what to make. The time was pressing and I had a couple of other costuming deadlines lurking close by, so I know I…

After making a medieval smock, it was time for a kirtle! Definitions are tricky, and I'm no expert on Medieval fashion, but as far as I could find the term 'kirtle' generally just means a close-fitting dress. Usually they were worn underneath another dress, or layered, but this depends a bit on the era and the…

These buttons are 10 mm in diameter. They are an example of custom buttons created based on the clients design concept. If you would like to order a custom button, contact us and we can discuss design possibilities. Buttons generally start at 4.50 each and go up from there based on size, plus a set up fee of $55 Once we discuss design and cost a specific listing will be made for your item.

To skip the talkity-talk below and go right to the tutorial, click here. But I recommend you read on anyway. Buttonholes… the mere thought of them strikes cold fear into the hearts of European 14th century clothing enthusiasts. The 14th century was probably the most insanely over-buttoned century ever. We few, we committed few, will … The Medieval Buttonhole Read More »

Historic belt buckle chart created by Stefan Hanson