I Made a Medieval London Hood for Coming Out Day! [CC]

[@katharinekorinek1597]

Mercury in Gatorade is delightful.

[@stevezytveld6585]

Agreed. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@OpusElenae]

It’s my favorite tongue in cheek description

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Agreed

[@cadileigh9948]

only works for those of us who have lived in the USA, albeit I refused to drink it. Marmite anyone ?

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@cadileigh9948 USA is the only place mercury does that? Because, surely, Gatorade is sold elsewhere...

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I commend you on weathering through the glitches & issues. Infact, I am grateful that you shared your Saga. Somehow I unconsciously extrapolated how to resolve a seemingly insurmountable glitch of my own (at least temporarily), while listening to your challenges. I have faith and patience that when you have access to your data & spoons to process it, one week or more, we will have "extra/catchup" content. I have more excitement to get through before settling down to watch this & more videos. But, wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much for the inspiration ; however unintentional, it was still, very effective

[@OpusElenae]

Aw that’s so kind! I’m glad we could get through things together.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@OpusElenae me too!

[@KellyAK]

I love the hood, I need these to come back into regular use, they look so cosy! The rainbow buttons are the perfect finishing detail as well ❤

[@Ampharion]

I've never bought a sewing pattern before, but I think this is the one to convince me. I am so excited for this!

[@OpusElenae]

I hope it’ll be useful!

[@j.enzinas]

I love that everyone seems to have a slightly different way of doing their cloth buttons. I like your use of the square corners as stuffing.

[@suzannecooke2055]

Button spacing hint: Place the MUST HAVE buttons - usually top and bottom. Fold the remaining button edge in half and mark the place. Fold the remaining halves again in half, marking the spots. You now have 5 button placements. Continue halving and marking the edge between buttons until you have all required button placings marked. Voila - perfectly spaced buttons, no math, no measuring.

[@linr8260]

Ooooooh that fabric is so subtly fabulous and the bright rainbow people came out SO good. The swish in that kirtle, too... Nice. Glad to see you back! I hope you can recover all that data...

[@OpusElenae]

Fingers crossed, and thank you!

[@lajoyous1568]

I was beginning to worry that your computer was truly dead this time. I'm so glad is a repairable thing vs replacement. The hood is beautiful and I love the wool. I think I can see one in my future, but I'm sure my fabric won't compare.

[@OpusElenae]

Me too. Hopefully everything will be returned as it was and then we’ll be cooking with fire.

[@nanettebromley8843]

oh Fabulous. A pattern I will be purchasing. Making at least 1 for this winter. Struggle with my viking hood as its not wide enough across the shoulders when I'm wearing my big winter coat. I love mixing it up between modern and historical clothing. Wool dress is already unpacked for winter. Right I need fabric as my loom is not wide enough for this project. *wanders off to raid the fabric stash*

[@StephanieCanada]

Mercury in Gatorade!! Makes me giggle every time I hear it!

[@SB-wj8oj]

I’m just finishing my first renaissance costume for the faire this week, your videos have been wonderful sewing company and I am so excited to make a *gay* heraldic dress as my next costume project. Thanks for all the inspiration!! Please keep making great videos

[@OpusElenae]

YESSSS DO IT!

[@MrThedrachen]

Queer friendly, sewing, hoods, tea and affirmations. I think I love you.

[@OpusElenae]

Welcome to the queer medieval tea party!

[@AgentPedestrian]

ok I Could have watched this 3 hours ago when it came out but in my defence I was reviewing tutorials on how to finish the hems on the wool tunic I've been wearing for the past year and change but now I know what to do. and all I have left is the bottom hem. so it's Time. (also I really wanna London hood now. the skjöldehamn hood just doesn't provide both ear snuggies and eye protection when it snows, which it has started doing where I live)

[@OpusElenae]

The brilliant thing about KZbin videos is that they’re patient.

[@AgentPedestrian]

@@OpusElenae yes, its absolutely lovely! but I also know how strange the gorithm gets about how many views it gets in a certain timespan upon uploading and I've seen some of the awful pressure the backstage mechanisms exert so I still try and be prompt about it

[@anaisabelsantos4661]

Tonight I watched you making that lovelly hood with the company of a cup of earl grey, hot.

[@OpusElenae]

A perennial fave!

[@AModNamedMel]

Don't mind me, just quietly adding this to my sewing pile...

[@OpusElenae]

Yesssssss!

[@grumpysphinx4911]

Loved how the hood turned out, the rainbow buttons are so cute! Also I like how you included the detail of putting together the printed pattern, I've been avoiding downloading PDF ones bc they seemed intimidating to me but now I feel better about giving them a try.

[@OpusElenae]

They are easier than they look!

[@gozer87]

Thanks for showing the button how to, I'm making a Kislev warrior coat for LARP and I didn't want to use hard buttons to close it. Love the hood, too.

[@OpusElenae]

These buttons should be safer for combat than metal ones.

[@canucknancy4257]

That wool is just lovely and that hood is amazing. Can't wait to make my very own (Nov 1...got it). Thanks so much again for sharing your wonderful company and projects with us. I'm sorry you are allergic to Texas. Take care.

[@OpusElenae]

Right? I bought it just for this!

[@lajoyous1568]

I agree. That wool is stunning 😍

[@narelleworks8448]

Just noticed the colours in the wool too. Now I understand the buttons and how they match. Beautiful!

[@hannahgreen681]

It is so good to see you here again! The music you had for making the buttons reminded me of FireFly. It was so nice. The hood turned out so well too.

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you, it’s so good to be back!

[@believeinfaeries8713]

Oooo! I love the fabric! In the far shots I couldn’t tell that the fabric was also rainbow. I also enjoyed the music selection for this video. And, wow do I feel ya with the sneezing and accusatory “Texas!” because, same. The last few fronts have killed me and my sinuses.

[@OpusElenae]

Between the mold and the ragweed amirite?!

[@TheGardenKitten]

Oh my gosh this is wonderful. I can hardly wait for the pattern to come out! I will definitely be getting your lovely pattern, I so want to make this for myself. Thank you❤

[@OpusElenae]

I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@adahusten2188]

I think this is exactly the piece I need for a cosplay. I just need to decide on fabric

[@coreygilles847]

This looks like a lot of work…but super worth it! Also, you are wonderful. Thank you (and I hope your data is rescued)

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you! It goes faster the more you do it.

[@jackiejames4551]

I enjoyed this video so much, I went and watched it again. Love the sewing sequences and the music. Thank you.

[@OpusElenae]

Oh gosh, that’s super sweet! I’m glad.

[@christenagervais7303]

Absolutely love the wool you chose!

[@OpusElenae]

I have been saving it just for this!

[@Lindorm1]

I’m in love with this hood! Stumbled over your channel recently and love it too. Thank you for your safe space.

[@OpusElenae]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@stevezytveld6585]

THANK YOU - that painters tape hack is Brilliant! Happy Coming Out Day, Kiddo. That hood is, like, you know, everything. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@OpusElenae]

Right? Maggie is a genius!

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@OpusElenae I think I just accidently thought of a way to adapt my locks (they're around 6 years old) to fit into a London Hood. Thank you Uh... how to describe - the pipe can start at a dart of some sort at the crown of the head (the flat bit). The pipe is one sided - basically a u-shape that can wrap around the hair. At the nape of the neck have a strap that can be wrapped around allot of hair (close it with a slip knot). Have the option of more ties along the length of the u-shaped pipe. Ghah. YT Overlords - if you're going to algorithm the conversations could you hurry up with some sort of sketchbook function. Although that would be a whole different can of internet worms to open...

[@emilia.s]

I need to get this sewing pattern! I've wanted to make one of these for over a year now. I don't feel confident enough to do much sewing without a pattern yet. So this is great. 😄 Fall means Masala Chai for me. Your blend sounds interesting though. I might have to try it.

[@OpusElenae]

Masala Chai is a cool weather drink for me too!

[@fannyduvillage]

Well seems to me that I need a london hood in my near future... I love the rainbow buttons!

[@OpusElenae]

You totally dooooo!

[@migoseamwork1481]

Oh my word!!! this is fantastic!

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you! 💜

[@quicksilvertears921]

This turned out beautifully. Thank you for creating interesting content with lots of love.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

I "found" you due to your London Hood video a while back and since then, I have been ruminating on making a hood-despite my vow not to go down the historical costuming rabbit hole...I just think it would be pretty good for shoveling snow while it is still snowing...Scarves can shift and gap at the back of the neck...Plus they way you wore it open as a shaped shawl-wonderful However, I do have one complaint-not enough Bran Ever think of just releasing a gratuitous video of just him helping on various projects?

[@OpusElenae]

I have actually! I think I might release it as a year end video. Also, agree, during the winder storm I wore my hood instead of a hat and scarf because it was so much more convenient.

[@katienewell7350]

The hood looks so cute! I LOVE your hair and cap in the reveal!

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you! 💜

[@Cryptid_Crow]

Absolutely stunning!! Excellent work! Thank you for always being inclusive and awesome!!

[@SnappyDragon]

So I have this reflector I'm not using . . .

[@OpusElenae]

Hilariously I do have a second one, he just ends up curled up on this bigger one which is Just His Size.

[@medievalcontent6193]

Another great video. Always inspiring and well spoken. That fabric is beautiful.

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you! 💜

[@blaudrossel]

I love the music on this video. Very relaxing

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you!

[@evanherk]

there are 2 kinds of people: those who have lost data because of not making backups on another harddisk, and those who are going to lose data because of this... MAKE REGULAR BACKUPS IF YOU'RE NOT WORKING IN THE CLOUD (In which case it has become someone else's responsibility).

[@toadhalltea122]

I’m still such a gayby that I automatically think anything rainbow is extra adorable, but this turned out super cute!! I really REALLY don’t need another era to get into, but I might need a hood anyway just for fun… 💖💜💙

[@OpusElenae]

I prefer them to scarves and hats for winter, tbh; I just leave off the liripipe.

[@lisaharmon5619]

I work outside. I need to make one (maybe 2-3).

[@OpusElenae]

I am up to…. Five now? One is just linen and suitable for warmer weather.

[@zoes_story]

When Mercury was in gatroade 😂 I love your descriptions of things so much

[@OpusElenae]

I wish I could take credit for it!

[@annawalsh9379]

I really love your chanel! This hood is magical. Dioloch yn Fawr.

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you!

[@cadileigh9948]

Well Mercury is retrograde untill 19th October and with the recent Mars, Mercury, Sun conjunction last week and the trine with Jupiter in Aquarius expanding the energy for the next few weeks do take care. Even when they get into Scorpio I don't see this as all over. Energy wants to be busy and if we don't look for a way to use it makes mischeif. As it is all Air energy use it to overturn outdated concepts. Bendithion Cadi

[@suzannecooke2055]

In your pattern you specify a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Is that INCLUDED or ADDED?

[@OpusElenae]

Included!

[@MaridithSmith]

So glad your computer was under warranty!

[@OpusElenae]

Oh my god me toooo

[@kieraoona]

the fashion fabric looks like fun! Do you recall where you got it from?

[@OpusElenae]

I do, it was a find on FabricMart Fabrics about a year ago, so it won’t be there any more since they deal in dead stock and small runs.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Hemming the penultimate washrag, whilst finishing viewing, and sipping chocolate pomegranate milk & oolong milk tea

[@OpusElenae]

Um those sound AMAZING

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@OpusElenae they are Do you have pomegranate molasses? (In several different ethnic stores, and whole foods) I mix one part that & One part sifted cocoa powder Into a paste Dilute with one part milk of your choice Stir completely Taste Gradually add more milk to dilute to the consistency you like Oolong tea is whole leaves in rough balls, almost like jasmine pearls, from a fancy tea shop in a local "Chinatown", loose tea in big jars like an apothecary

[@ismiregalichkochdasjetztso3232]

This is a very appreciated level of gay. Also, fabulous hood!

[@Rocdag]

It’s beautiful

[@etainne2001]

superb!

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you!

[@bungalolovers]

Why, o why, aren’t hoods a thing? Isn’t that the most practical accessory for most of the temperate world?

[@OpusElenae]

I don’t know! I wear them all winter.

[@gozer87]

I know, right? I look at later periods and wonder, why no hood?

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I truly love this hood ❤

[@GaraksApprentice]

I thought I didn't want to be bothered with making a million and one fabric buttons. Apparently I was wrong and now desperately require a rainbow-buttoned hood.

[@OpusElenae]

They go so much quicker than you would think

[@booksatthebottomofthestair8446]

So nicely sewn.

[@jirup]

Great hood! How much 22inch wide fabric would you suggest is needed for this hood. It's 22inch wide, because I'll be weaving it while I wait for the pattern to be released and that's how wide my woven wools tend to end up after wet finishing.

[@OpusElenae]

Hm, I’m at my partners this week; let me lay it out when I get home on my cutting mat and I’ll get back to you

[@OpusElenae]

I'm so sorry it took me this long to get back to you! The Large size would take 3 yd of 22" wide fashion fabric and 2.5 yd of lining fabric. The small and medium sized would take less, but I figured I'd let you know the maximum yardage necessary.

[@charlieharley616]

That is glorious! Congratulations! [And I will be stealing "Mercury in Gatorade"]

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you!

[@narelleworks8448]

Texas please be kind to the fair maiden. Opus Elenae your work is fabulous and enjoyed by us mere mortals. 💛💚

[@OpusElenae]

You’re so sweet! I’m definitely just as mortal as you

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Really loved this vid as well.. except for the loud music. I kept having to turn the music down then the voice up! But super work. So much fun. 👏👏👏

[@OpusElenae]

KZbin sometimes makes the sound levels weird; sorry about that

[@joiadevita]

It's so gay and so wonderful! Missed your uploads. I'm happy you're back. :)

[@OpusElenae]

Me too; thank you!

[@annaj1056]

Fantastic! Every time I make a pattern for a hood it looks hugenormous (it kind of is) and then cutting anxiety, and never get around to making my project. I need to do this style and stop trying for a pull over the head one ;) eta: How much fabric does your pattern take? :D

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@DanielleStJohn]

"Uuuuuugggghhhhh Texas!!" same

[@rociocacerescastillo6170]

Donde están las medidas del modelo? Quiero hacerlo para mí 🤗😍🌿🧚‍♂️🐦

[@OpusElenae]

My head measurement is 23”. It’s a medium on my pattern.

[@rociocacerescastillo6170]

@@OpusElenae thank you🤗🌷🌷

[@suzannecooke2055]

I know you pointed out that the seams are felled. Is the seam joining the lining to the outer fabric also felled? If so - in which direction? I am SO enjoying hand sewing this hood! I am using a lightweight wool in Saxon Blue (green/grey) lined in black linen all from Burnley and Trowbridge. Sumptuous fabric for hand sewing.

[@OpusElenae]

I didn’t fell the joining seam, mostly because that isn’t going to have a ton of stress on it. I’m glad you’re enjoying it; if you post it to social media tag me!

[@Nature_Quixote]

you have a good sense of humor 😃😄

[@katesoehnlen7075]

Greetings! I have some questions about your cutting table. Do you like it? Is it large enough to handle big pieces of fabric? Is it worth the money? I told my husband that I wanted it instead of the other things on my wish list for Christmas, our wedding anniversary (41 years in January), and my birthday (February). Of course, he wanted to know what people thought about it. :-) Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos! Ailith the Kind

[@OpusElenae]

I love it! I live in a postage stamp of an apartment so it was really important for me to be able to fold it for storage. It’s 60”x31” so I CAN technically get a full width of I folded fabric on there but it’s not a long enough piece to cut a big project. If I’m working with fabric folded in calf it’s easier. That said I just let the extra hang off the side and that’s usually fine. If you have carpets highly recommend adding casters on the bottom they are a game changer. It’s incredibly sturdy (way more than the particle board and metal frame ones you can get at Joann). I am 5’10” so I wish it was about six inches taller because bending over it hurts my back but I solve that my taking breaks or sitting at a stool instead of standing. I would say… 9/10, A, would still buy again.

[@augustwogsland3309]

I love the rainbow buttons!! Does it work as a hat when all buttoned up? Because that would be fun to see. XD

[@OpusElenae]

Yup, you can see me wearing it as a chaperon-style hat in the reveal!

[@augustwogsland3309]

@@OpusElenae oh I must have missed it. Gotta watch again lol.

[@rociocacerescastillo6170]

Hermoso 👏👏👏👏👏👏🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@OpusElenae]

Gracias

[@maryannhicks7829]

How do I get to your coffee site so I can purchase the pattern for the London Hood?

[@OpusElenae]

It’s located at kofi.com/opuselenae and there should be a link in my description boxes as well.

[@CharredFibers]

Gad Sund Heit

[@OpusElenae]

TEXASSSSSS! **shakes fist at cedar trees**

[@CharredFibers]

@@OpusElenae I'm heading to an event this weekend in Gilroy and not looking forward to the sneezing

[@OpusElenae]

Good luck and many Claritin!

[@85theodora]

My cat sleeps on my reflector too

[@ceruleanskies001]

Looks super cozy and quite gay. :)

[@OpusElenae]

It is both! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

🌈

[@OpusElenae]

💜🏳️‍🌈

[@cynthiadugan858]

❤️❤️❤️❣️

[@OpusElenae]

💜🥰🥐

[@Nessi-dances]

*giggles* "Gay Ass Hood"TM *adds to 'to make' list* *giggles harder* Ace Ass Accessory!! *adds 10 things to 'to make' list*

[@OpusElenae]

😂😂💜🖤🤍

[@TheGrinbery]

Great hood, very inspiring if I be honest. Also - could be gayer

[@OpusElenae]

Everything could be gayer

[@lynn858]

🏳️‍🌈

[@OpusElenae]

🌈💜