How to Tie a Chaperon - Late Medieval Hood Tutorial

[@StephenDeagle]

Really informative. Sometimes just looking at images really can't convey just how folks managed these intriguing shapes and styles, so it's fascinating to see someone who's done their research demonstrate. Thanks!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

Glad you found it helpful, there are a few more styles that I am experimenting with.

[@jasminv8653]

This is such a good video, fun and informative at once! Thank you!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

glad you enjoyed

[@theodorebear6714]

Great video. I noticed the styles that you showed and it *made sense* how you explained it. I hope you get much more views for educational content like this.

[@PopulaUrbanum]

Thank you, I am glad that this was helpful

[@Punktastic13]

Great job! I love a jaunty, fetching Chaperon and Liripipe! Now I know how Roche in the Witcher ties his hat! ❤❤

[@PopulaUrbanum]

Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed the video. I have not played Witcher, I really have been wanting to. I hear very good things.

[@Punktastic13]

@@PopulaUrbanum it is amazing! I was sold when Geralt came strutting up with that maille laying the most effective way. It's a beautiful game and when you meet Roche, you'll see your jaunty Chaperon.

[@PopulaUrbanum]

@@Punktastic13 sounds awesome, I have holidays coming up. I think I'll play it.

[@Punktastic13]

@@PopulaUrbanum Put it on the lower difficulty until late you get how to use the Signs and stuff. Good luck on the Path! You'll love it!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

@@Punktastic13 thanks for the tip

[@mauritsponnette]

Hi, super informative video! Do you know something about how Jan van Eyck or Philip of Burgundy would have worn the hood? (the mega complex piles of fabric that they wear on their portraits)

[@somechannel8275]

Super informative, thank you! How long to you need the "tail part"?

[@lordcake4079]

Love this video, do you mind considering a video on mens fashion in the medieval era. I see photos of people like Saint/Sir Thomas Moore and how he dresses sophisticatedly in his painting but I am not sure what he is wearing how similar clothing! They do look beautiful.

[@PopulaUrbanum]

This is something that we are looking at doing in the future, we are on a bit of a hiatus but looking to come back soon.

[@myself3209]

1:47 I like how that knight just decided to wear nothing but his helmet

[@eliskasuhaj8764]

Great inspiration!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

thank you

[@clintonclay3158]

I want one

[@juzzbuzz1]

hi just wondering what wool did you use for your chaperon ? i am a Aussie so trying to find good wool in my area is some what hard

[@PopulaUrbanum]

I used Melton 100% wool, it is thick and has a a good weight to it. I am an expat Aussie from Brisbane. Where do you live I might be able to point you to a few sources that are good over there. I now live in New Zealand where I am spoilt for choice for wool. I actually bought the wool for this chaperon in New Zealand when I still lived in Australia while on holidays we had to buy a new suitcase for all the fabric we bought. If you have no luck finding wool in Australia PM me on Facebook or Instagram I'm sure we can sort out something :)

[@juzzbuzz1]

ok i will have a look at some melton, i live in VIC 1 hour from Melbourne

[@PopulaUrbanum]

@@juzzbuzz1 Okay I know the Fabric store has a decent wool selection during winter. Otherwise I have gotten a pretty good deal from Crossley Job lots in Melbourne too.

[@ThornForTheWynn]

How should I determine whether a hood's shoulders are long enough to flip, and if a face-hole is narrow enough?

[@PopulaUrbanum]

Easiest way to get a good fit for the face hole is to either measure the circumference of the front of your head - this is essentially your face. Halve this measurement, and add some seam allowance and play this will be the size of your face hole. You need to ensure you have about 1cm to 1.5 cm seam allowance and your play can be anywhere from 3 - 4 cm. I suggest leaving some extra fabric and then pinning your final seams. Otherwise you can fit a toile on the body and then pinning the fabric to find your seams. How do you know if a hoods shoulders are long enough to flip? Well this is the secret.. As long as you can flip them do it. It appears that hoods worn in the shorter tighter styles such as was common in London were worn this way, although the longer your shoulders the bigger a "crest' you will have.

[@ThornForTheWynn]

@@PopulaUrbanum Thank you!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

No problem, happy to help

[@whiteipod2000]

Makes a lot more sense now. However, it’s still weird to me that they decided to wear a hood on their head and called it fashion.