Get Ready With Me: How I Wear a Veil and Wimple

[@ragnkja]

Having the braids more visible really helps counteract the “nun vibe”.

[@KetogenicKim]

That was so interesting. My aunt entered the convent at 13 and she passed away I think at 81 or 82. I distinctly remember the early 1960s, when I was a little girl, and she still wore the full habit. I loved it. She was a tall woman and looked even taller in the habit. ☺️ We have some pictures of us together from then. Thank you for bringing wonderful memories to my mind and heart as well as giving me more of an appreciation of medieval times and dress. I've had the best time binging your channel over the last few days. More, I selfishly cry, more! 👏☺️

[@daisanders82]

No sunburn for you! I love veiling and such for this reason. I get people saying I'm so modest when in a veil and wimple, and I'm just like: "Nope, I just like having fair skin and not getting sunburnt and having my skin look like old leather."

[@taritangeo4948]

Fun fact: people that are naturally very pale and look good in pure white and blues/pinks can get a noticeable yellow undertone from the sun, that will make them look sickly in those shades of clothing, way before gettting into sun-kissed tan shades. What im trying to say is, aside from "not looking like a peasant", wanting to stay pale maghtve as well been an aestetic choice.

[@Seleuce]

Another fun fact: Pale skin can make some people incredibly frail and ill looking. It's all about the individual. Fashion, old or modern, is superficial and never considers types of people very much.

[@cmhughes8057]

I wear a large hat to cover my face nearly all year long and will use an umbrella if needed in the summer months. I do have skin damage and am trying to lesson that with covering up.

[@ian_edits_]

Wait this is such an interesting perspective! As someone with Romani heritage (my profile picture isn't me btw), the most I've thought about sun damage is occasionally putting on sunscreen when I go swimming, but even then, I don't really burn. I never thought about veils being used as protectant from the sun. Anyways, that's some interesting input indeed!!

[@SingingSealRiana]

@@ian_edits_ lucky you, I get burned very fast . . .

[@asiahkelley]

As a hijabi, used to watching so many hijab tutorials, watching this is surreal but awesome. Your techniques are amazing and really capture the HA look but also just seem natural. Many reenactors I see seem very awkward in their headcoverings. You make it look awesome. Love your channel!

[@brittany45]

That's not an airplane; that's a *dragon* or so says a friend of mine whose part of the SCA.

[@wlfgirrl]

how do you know if youve strated your period

[@pay1370]

Would love to see a video about making such a beautifully ruffled veil! 😍

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

And perhaps a simpler one for beginners! (Raises hand)

[@jennhill8708]

Its likely the historical reenactment community has decided goffered veils were done, since the time I was actually trying to get everything perfect. However, there was/is a thought of weaving extra ruffles to add to the veil, or somehow sewing them & adding the ruffles. I’m more early 14th C, before goffered veils were a thing! Am I correct in thinking you could, after washing & starching, but before wearing, have a shaped hot tool to encourage the shapes to be a particular shape? I’d love to know more. Anyone! Not really having a local reenactor team to help out, I’m merely tossing out the idea. All based around getting layers of goffered patterns at the front of the veil.

[@wlfgirrl]

when will i grow boobs

[@amandaknowles2998]

@@jennhill8708 have you found a local group yet? Both the SMA and SCA should have local chapters nearby.

[@13495]

It's funny how the more I grow my hair long, the more head coverings start to make sense 😂 so many more opportunities to get it tangled and messy that plaits and coverings become sensible and convenient

[@alisonbrandon9059]

If anyone has issues with the undercap slipping try a velvet headband or wig grip underneath. Not even clause to historical but I use one everyday with my headscarves and they don’t budge!

[@somecunninglinguist]

You know.... I bet you'd be fantastic at a kids show where you make small but historically accurate hand sewn projects in real time and teach the history and provenance of the item while going

[@muslinandlace2099]

Wimples always had me scratching my head - I figured it was a more complicated wrap or turban-like situation, so this is great! Thanks!

[@diekluge]

I might be the only dude who responds to this. Great video. I came here because I was researching medieval clothing styles (don't ask), and came across a comment that said most women wore veils. Of course, I'm thinking full-face covered, wedding gown veil, and I'm like "that doesn't sound right at all", so I'm glad I got that cleared up with this excellent primer on what these things are. You're very beautiful, btw.

[@meamela9820]

I love to see more videos about medieval hairstyles and a bunch of different ways you can wear veils, wimples and caps and different styles of them. I am going to Medieval Week in Visby this summer (in Sweden) and would want to do something medieval with my hair also when I go, because it feels a Little bit wierd to go around in a medieval(ish) dress and really modern hair. It clashes a bit. Medieval hairstyles for short hair (like really short) would also be helpful. I am considering buying hair extentions, but some day of the medieval week I think I will want to do something lazy without hair extentions… Much love, I really liked this video.

[@LanieBugDesigns]

I would love to see how you make the ruffled veil! Its so cute!

[@DanielleStJohn]

Seconded!

[@guitarsauce5978]

Yes please!

[@amandajones8841]

You make the veil and wimple look so CUTE. I actually came to this video because I'm rebuilding my SCA fencing kit into 13th century garb, and a wimple and veil for the over-mask hood setup is seeming like the best approach to seem natural.

[@clarekuehn4372]

Please do more veil styles and wimple styles. Thank you for demonstrating the shapes of the fabrics and how to pin.

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I never thought wimples were a particularly attractive look, but having reached the age of crepey neck skin, I almost wish they could come back into a fashion for everyday modern wear. The majority of us can't afford plastic surgery, but a length of fabric to cover up this unsightly (to me-- I know many others proudly accept the evidence of age achieved) condition is affordable to all. Thank you also to the modest Muslim women in our society, who go veiled in public every day despite stares. They are helping to bring more variety in dress norms to our 21th Century culture. The athletic hood Nike makes might be something I could consider wearing, once my moisturizing "miracle" gunk completely fails me.

[@JessieCochran37]

You are beautiful, Morgan! Love the party color gown and the different badges for you and your husband. I've always liked the braided and veiled look, but now it's even cuter with a wimple. Thanks for the video! Sometimes simple is the best.

[@JessieCochran37]

You are so stinkin' cute, Morgan! I love the dress, too, especially on how you did a party color gown with the red and green, and incorporated both your's and your husband's coat of arms into the design. Perfect with a chef's kiss!

[@knightngal5581]

Could you please do a video on how you made the veil with the ruffles??? I love it!!!! And of course you are just so stinking adorable!!! ❤❤

[@cmhughes8057]

I love how you explain how to wear a wimple and how you clearly have studied how people dressed in this era. I love the dress you are wearing, it is simply lovely!

[@kestrels.9189]

Just realized how amazingly practical that is, no sunburn (unless your like some of my friend who will burn though a sweatshirt) but also, harder for bugs to get at you. Think you for this. I think I missed this video when you first made it. Would love to see a video of the dress! Did I kiss that too or just forget about it?! I have been here for a ling time it seems. (Goes off to find said possible video in question)

[@TheGabygael]

As someone who's hair is so slippery that i find pins lying around absolutely everywhere, i feel a special bond with whoever dropped the metal u shaped wired that were found

[@wyntermackenzie4952]

The other wonderful practical use for a veil is as a sunshade! Even a thin one, like your silkk one, keep the sun from beating down on your head.

[@jennarhodes2724]

I have to make a bunch of early medieval nun costumes for a musical and you are my saving grace

[@lindseymashburn-fonzeroth1806]

You are a life saver. I got to the 12th night event and couldn't remember for the life of me how to do the wimple. Thank you!

[@RijackiTorment]

Lovely hair and head covering. Fantastic heraldric dress, too. You make me so nostalgic for the time I spent in the SCA while I was living in Germany.

[@Harko-]

Thanks Morgan. I know this video was specifically about the veil and wimple, but I have to say the total outfit looks absolutely great!

[@wintrygarden]

How do you deal with cleaning a gown like the one you're wearing? I always worry about wearing floor-length gowns when I go to faires/cosplay events (I'm not an SCA person yet, but I do work at a renaissance faire) because I don't know how to 1) avoid getting the hem dirty, and 2) clean it if/when it does get dirty. Do you ever just replace the bottom band of the gown when it gets stained?

[@aev0317]

I spot clean my gowns with a very light soap usually a dr. Bronners or Castile soap.

[@rosem2378]

I know with Victorian dresses they had a detachable dust ruffle at the bottom hem of dresses and skirts. I'm not sure if medieval dresses had that but it's an idea

[@MorganDonner]

The vast majority of my gowns are shorter than the ground by about an inch, and those dresses accumulate very little dirt. If they do get dirty, it can just be brushed off. This dress is a bit of a different story 😂. I left the hem very long, and just accepted that the white hem was going to get very dirty very quickly! If I do ever feel the need to fix it, then yes, a new contrasting fabric at the hem would work well.

[@wintrygarden]

@@MorganDonner makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the tips - to you and all the others who graciously responded!

[@raraavis7782]

Arden Winner You could maybe treat the hem with weather proofing spray...you know, the stuff for shoes? It does make the material less impenetrable. You would have to try, if it leaves a stain first, of course.

[@neretaireamenhotep2186]

Oh wow ive never seen a ruffled veil before! Very cool!!!!

[@bertuccigirl]

Nice! I liked seeing how this goes together. I echo the others who say they would like to see how you do the ruffle and sewing it onto the veil. I love your videos!

[@tanyavs1]

Super cute! Really ties the whole look together!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Love it! Thanks for sharing! Super helpful to see ways to wear veils and such, and different things to do with long hair; the cap is on my short list of pieces I need to get on making next!

[@BeppyCat]

I'd love a demonstration of how you make and apply that adorable ruffle trim hem! If you had the time. :)

[@chelseamccowen9525]

You are the absolute cutest! I love this and even though it’s simple, this was so helpful to see it all come together. Thank you for another awesome video!!

[@erinmcgann2763]

Perfect! Will be assembling my own wimple/veil set up this weekend so appreciate this a lot. Please do show us how you made those lovely ruffles too.

[@cassiopeiaartco]

Yay! Thank you! I’ve had the hardest time trying to get veils to work for me.

[@HalloweenInVegas]

Omg, thank you so much for making this video!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@margaretmyres5626]

Really love the ruffled veil

[@carlyholloway6321]

Thank you for doing these GRWM videos. As a fellow SCA member they're very helpful. Would you be able to make one about how you sewed the ruffle veil?

[@emorybatten284]

Really fun video. I like that you showed so many options. 😀

[@sinswept]

Love this! Would love to see a video on fillets/circlets :)

[@JR-ck2lr]

The ruffles are beautiful!

[@charlenesowers3108]

Thanks for sharing your ideas and examples!

[@amyjones2490]

I just loved the veils on Isabella in Braveheart.

[@katiekluesner1686]

OMg!! That is GORGEOUS ❤❤❤❤

[@judymenting4975]

Morgan, THANK YOU! you are awesome. Your tip about rolling the edge of linen prior towhipstitching inspired me to get going on my very first HA linen project

[@danielahewson4971]

i really enjoyed your video! I had been hunting for a description of a veil and wimple, that Eleanor of Aquitaine might have worn. Apparently she brought the barbette to England and it was considered quite scandalous at first. I am a romance author [Helena Korin] . Thanks again!

[@elvishmaster44]

I love this video! We are going to do a production of Princess Ida (G&S) and we will be referencing this video when we teach our chorus girls how to do their own wimple and veils. Question: What are the measurements for each of the pieces? Diameter?

[@TariHuffaker]

What a fun lesson. Thank you.

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

Interesting you mentioned nuns, as I was wondering if this sryle had a religious connection. But I guess it's the other way around and nuns uniforms were based on the fashion of the day.

[@ragnkja]

The modern version of a monk’s or nun’s habit would be blue jeans, a plain T-shirt, and a similarly plain sweater.

[@AngelaGallant]

You are so stinkin' cute! I LOVE the garb! I love the flow! You're adorable! thank you for showing this. I've a few newbies wanting to veil up thanks to a novus class I taught and your video shows exactly what I was teaching them, so they now have this to remind them how it was done!

[@susanhashop2268]

So much fun!!!

[@janholdridge723]

I love this so much!

[@kasie680]

Oh my goodness Morgan I spotted the dirt on your hem!! I’d love to see how you hemmed the veil and did the ruffles

[@BDavis-rb6xn]

I made the St. Birgitta cap a couple of weeks ago--it came out well enough but I totally though the straps were supposed to go around ~2.5 times instead of ~1.5 times. Oops. I just think of it as extra secure now ;D

[@MorganDonner]

Never bad to be extra secure :D

[@bonitaoliver5110]

That is so cute, thank you 😊

[@raraavis7782]

Harlekin bride - I‘m digging it 😄

[@rslocum17]

A video showing how to make the “ruffle” on the veil would be awesome 👍🏻

[@madman11893]

Love this

[@Seryna]

Hello. I enjoyed this immensely as I am going about making headwear for my event. I was wondering if you used a pattern or have a how-to for how to make the veils? Many thanks.

[@SallowedSkies]

I was wondering about this, thank you for the viedo!

[@Imjetta7]

Awesome! Do you have a video on the ruffled veil that you made?

[@talosheeg]

Thanks for the video Morgan!

[@MorganDonner]

You are most welcome!

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

You look awesome in that. I always look forward to what you sew. : )

[@ruthulrich]

Have you seen the corkscrew bobby pins? They are the bomb! They hold almost as well as super glue and you don't see them. This from a mom of an actress with hair down to her waist. They work for any time period and do not come down at all with quick changes in the poorly lit backstage.

[@gretchensmith2852]

Corkscrew hair pins are my favorite when my hair is just too long for even jumbo-sized regular pins!

[@loriangrace3006]

Actuaoly used the video for a cosplay reference. Thanks!

[@kathleenlizarraga3647]

dangit, I wish I could get away with wearing medieval clothes all the time... there's a practicality and comfort to it the farther back in history you go. Maybe I'll start running around my house in it....

[@gerberdaisy2388]

OH me too!!! I'm thinking one of these days I'm just going to say, to heck with everyone that doesn't appreciate ultra-fem clothing … and just wear them!

[@kathleenlizarraga3647]

@@gerberdaisy2388 Yes thank you! Call me a traditionalist but I love that

[@frank7411]

And caps and veils would be so great on bad hair days!

[@gerberdaisy2388]

@@frank7411 you're SO right!

[@theanachronisticlife8574]

I find people are careful to mind their own business when I visit a store on the way to an event. They probably assume I’m Mennonite or something.

[@psteven1458]

Love it! 😍

[@ryokomoonbeam4624]

I love how I'm not the only girl with multicolored brown hair.

[@P_YHoward]

Where did you get the "u" shaped hairpins? I have such trouble finding nice sturdy hairpins. I've only seen lately the useless flimsy pins or just regular bobby pins.

[@MorganDonner]

I buy mine from my local beauty supply store (Sally's usually), and they are not super sturdy, but I find them sufficient. However, if you'd like heftier ones, try searching for "amish hair pins", particularly on Etsy. Handmade pins are typically made of thicker wire. Best of luck!

[@katiekluesner1686]

Here I am here checking again I’ve done things Right.

[@jeanniewsteve]

Came across the word Wimple and looked it up then I found you. I love how you did the veils the braids look great too. So did you use a Hair pin like you would use for hats to keep them from flying off?

[@katherinebonkowski8925]

this is awesome

[@jennhill8708]

Adorable for you, again! Way cool.

[@tamarab.7151]

morgan I saw the heraldic dress you are wearing in braveheart movie.

[@Caitlyn.Campbell]

This looks amazing. Fellow KZbinr support, hope you have an amazing journey here on youtube♡

[@emilyr2836]

Do you have a video where you show how you tie off the ends of your braids? I have super slippery straight hair and stuff tends to fall out of it.

[@marge2320]

Can u make a video on how u made the veil and wimple

[@laurengreenewhyte1925]

M, the ruff edge seems off. I would venture they were braided fibers added, yes? Thanks for your tutorial.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Lovely. So when airplanes fly then, do they flap their wings? (Jamie asks Claire in Outlander.....)

[@minecraftingmom]

Do you have a blog post about making your veil with the ruffed edge?

[@saralist1200]

Silly question but have you ever worn your cap or veil damp to keep cool in the summer?

[@littlestbroccoli]

Can you show how that beautiful braid taping is done with ribbon?

[@Caradepato]

I really like how you did that "ermine"

[@LauraJayne64]

Any ideas what to do with mundane short hair? Do you have to wear a veil with a simple?

[@moiragreyland]

How did you make that gorgeous ruffled veil?

[@exohead1]

Twirly dress, yaaay!

[@debbscustomengravings5226]

I read that Eleanor of Aquitaine, maybe didn't invent, but really popularised the wimple because she didn't like her double chin, or aging neck.

[@PKQuent]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@iamthelightoftheworld5028]

Can you do regency hair style?

[@ellenweiner9557]

I would love to learn more about the heraldry on your dress. Is there a video?

[@MorganDonner]

There is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYnZZnxndpiKh7M

[@ellenweiner9557]

Thanks Morgan!

[@LauraJayne64]

Do you have a video about your dress?

[@Mikichan85]

So... They used the pins? Interesting. And we can do all that cap and veils?

[@heatherk6179]

Do you know if there's evidence for colorful veils? I've only ever seen white/beige ones.

[@moranarevel]

How do you deal with the heat in summer events?

[@minkaf4243]

Great!

[@wildandwillfulvids]

Where did you get the pins you use for your hair?

[@MorganDonner]

I get the U shaped pins from Sally's Beauty Supply.

[@Ellie-jr4zy]

This is so cool I wish I could try that for a renfest but I have an Afro lmao

[@Marialla.]

How do you sew that kind of ruffle, Morgan? Do you have to starch it and shape it with a curling iron or what?

[@MorganDonner]

I sew a very narrow hem on a long strip of linen, gather up the unhemmed edge, and stitch it into a band. I do indeed starch ruffles, and sometimes I stuff the ruff with pegs, sometimes I use a curling iron, depends on the size of the ruffle :D

[@Marialla.]

@@MorganDonner That sounds like really fine detailed work! I'd love to see a video of it someday. These are really special ruffles.

[@kaitoyuu1925]

You look so pretty in it! I'm actually shocked that this very much look like a muslim woman's headcover! Was it a fashion thing in those days or were the people then more 'religious'? Was it simply a trend or were women forced to wear it? Sorry, noob questions