Men in Minoan and Mycenaean frescoes wear two main types of sewn garments: a thigh- or ankle-length boat-necked tunic (chiton) or a wrapped skirt (kilt). The kilt is strictly Minoan and I recreated it on another post. The chiton is originally Mycenaean but also appears in art on Crete after the Mycenaean takeover, which began …
Quilted Fighting Doublet
How to sew a quilted doublet that will hold up to SCA heavy fighting or fencing
Minoan & Mycenaean Heanos Underdress
References, examples, and instructions for the flattering, eye-catching underdress with the curved underarm seam
Minoan/Mycenaean Bolero Jacket
Pattern and process for creating the distinctive short-sleeved triangular jacket from Minoan (but more commonly, Mycenaean) art
Minoan/Mycenaean Women’s Kilts (2 styles)
instructions and references for creating two styles of wrapped skirt: tiered and flounced
Minoan Men’s Kilt
Info, examples, and pattern for the Minoan male garment, the wrapped kilt
Twisted Cord Lacing and Belts
Easy tutorial for making twisted cords and belts to give historic costumes from many cultures an authentic feel
Minoan & Mycenaean Headbands
My sewn and woven recreations of Minoan and Mycenaean headbands, with reference photos and links
Embroidered Dragon Yoked Tunic
My first embroidery project, a yoked linen Saxon-style tunic with a dragon knotwork design
Tudor Doublet/Trouser Trio
3 high-quality, low-fuss Tudor men's looks from the same pattern
Gorgeous Tangents 