Making an Iron Age Outfit Inspired by Huldremose Woman

[@terrir780]

As a spinner, dyer and weaver using a warp weighted loom I was so happy to find this video and must compliment you on a very credible modern recreation. Thank you.

[@markedis5902]

Do you have a website?

[@terrir780]

@@markedis5902 No, I'm sorry I am not skilled in modern technology but thanks for asking.

[@ladyofthemasque]

Thumbs up if you think he's doing a great job, too!

[@dissodatore]

a thought about the reason for the stitch, maybe it was secure, but aloud easy cutting to re-use the fabric.

[@serendipidus8482]

Could you also easily reuse the thread cos i imagine that would also be nice in those days. I doubt they would just use a seam ripper and throw it away with such abandon as we do today.

[@deborahharding647]

Years ago I received a length of handspun, handwoven Hungarian hemp in payment for an embroidered dress I made for an archaeologist, using more of the same fabric. I still haven't decided what to do with it; maybe I'll make myself a similar dress.

[@serendipidus8482]

Beautiful!

[@Worldbuilder]

...in that outfit you're an Iron Age Merrida. That was a very cool video and an excellent look at both the original outfit and what adaptations you can (and need) to make to work with materials not originally made for it. Very in the spirit, I feel. :)

[@emmaaustin123]

Sally is well ✅ Iron age outfit✅ Nettle or linen✅ wool✅ Hand dyed✅ Feather stitch✅❤ Bonus leather and wool clasp ✅Sally looks marvellous✅ a nettle dress😍🥰

[@northumberlandacres]

Like a real life Merida ❤

[@lisascenic]

Wonderful outfit made of spectacular materials! The textile gods must have been smiling when you found the woolen and nettle hand spun fabric in such generous lengths. The madder orange compliments your hair beautifully.

[@Yirggzmb]

Show up to see an interesting recreation, walk away with a cool sewing stitch to try

[@alkonostX]

Archeological brown! Haha I love finding the colours of the past, reminds me of when they colorize black and white films it really makes it connect to the present.

[@ununuh]

I have a woven wool coverlet (in several pieces) that has been handed down in my father’s family since the 18th century. (It’s been in my mom’s cedar chest for 70 years!) I realized that the dark threads must be indigo. The other color is reddish and I now believe it must be madder! I’m so glad to have viewed this video!

[@nicolegreen3317]

What a wonderful heirloom!

[@serendipidus8482]

Nice. I have my great grandmothers silk evening gown. Probably made for somone else she was a dressmaker. Amazing green silk and black lace. All in peices ...I hope to somehow restore it and keep it well. I may have ruined it a bit as a teenager i washed it! 😂 oh well. 😅

[@abittwisted]

You know, that shawl is almost a perfect match to your hair. Kudos to the quality of the materials you found to do this project. All fit rather well and design and colors are after all personal preferences so matching exactly to the one found to what you did is not needed. Yours fits you perfectly. Everybody has their own personal touches to their clothing as well as you. I can’t say any more than this is just perfection.

[@kitdubhran2968]

I’ve never heard the term “archaeological brown” but it’s so perfect. 😂

[@janetchennault4385]

Thank you so much for detailing the feather stitch!

[@shinju744]

Hi Sally! I love your videos. I found some of your videos years ago about using nettles in textiles. I've since gotten into exploring using other fibers for crafts similar to what you do. I decided to go back to school for anthropology/archeology. If I hadn't watched your videos, I never would have known that studying textiles and other hand-crafted items could be this interesting. I'm hoping to be able to cross the pond to attend a workshop from you one day. So, thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

Seam-stitching was a decorative feature I've seen in some 16th/ 17th century chemises- I would never have guessed that such an ornamental technique would be extant so far back...

[@kotadawndragon]

The original outfit was amazingly preserved! I would have thought even the wool would have been mostly gone by now. The clothing you made looks lovely, practical, and comfortable. You had some seriously good luck finding those lovely fabrics.

[@penniecormier8770]

The whole outfit Looks great! I can imagine the ladder /blanket stitch made the wool skirt very comfortable. No bulky seams to bother the wearer.

[@jirup]

The photo at the end is just fabulous, Sally. To add to my vintage 4 shaft and modern rigid heddle weaving, I've started teaching myself tablet weaving on an inkle loom. One day I will build myself a warp weighted loom, once I've freed up enough working space.

[@ArtemensiaK]

Just in the moment, when I wanted to start the video, I had to pause it, because life, and I just heard your "Hello" that is so remarkable and it made me instantly happy.

[@chermarano]

That shawl is gorgeous

[@HunterJE]

I love the color that madder-dyed piece came out so much

[@Lutefisk445]

Ever since I watched this video, I've wanted to do a stitch on something like the sides of your skirt, and today I'm using it to repair an old hoodie!

[@kirstyburgum2878]

Another wonderful and informative video. Thank you for sharing your ideas and projects with us.

[@misssmith7225]

You look beautiful. Stylish. Strong, yet welcoming. I think you captured it perfectly!

[@DredgeUp]

Just at Iron Age sites? This is the kind of dress (the entire ensemble) that would be great to see in everyday life (for men too).

[@xtsdagger6956]

Always a must watch when you post, thank you

[@lorenstribling6096]

I love the colors you ended up with. We sometimes forget that color has been important to us humans for many, many generations as well as the decorative touches of stitches and pins. Such things were not invented in the modern age after all.

[@southkoreavideo]

So interesting, I love how sensitive you are to keeping as close as possible to the original.

[@joannew3905]

Oooh! Those sheep skins are just gorgeous!

[@niamhc6312]

Thanks for demonstrating how to do the skirt seam! I'd been puzzling over photos imagining it to be much more complicated

[@shannahenk1655]

A wonderful outfit! It looks very comfortable and attractive.

[@caspenbee]

Oh gosh, you're so brave to dye such special fabric. Of course you're the professional so you know your stuff! It came out gorgeous. What a fascinating find, and so cool that they even found fragments of undergarment! The text says the patch with the comb and such functioned as an amulet, but I wonder if it was more of a simple burial practice of burying people with their combs, combs being very personal and all.

[@simonhopkins3867]

The orange compliments your hair really well in the thumbnail. That feather stitch is interesting thanks for sharing. ☺️

[@katwitanruna]

I’ve always loved stitching in beads when hemming things but that doublesided blanket stitch is making me think.

[@deborahpatton861]

Really enjoyed listening to your thought process. Thanks!

[@teripittman]

SpinOff had an article on madder dyeing. They did a month long cold mordant. The madder was heated with an aquarium heater as it's sensitive to heat. They got dark reds, with it soaking for several days. I think the article can be found online.

[@sophroniel]

I think the gappy seam makes the fabric reusable if needed. In future you could full the edge tightly and use it as a more distinct edge, OR use some vertical running stitches to give it a different texture?

[@auntietara]

I so look forward to your videos, and would happily watch if they were an hour long! Your work is fascinating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills, and talent with us! 🥰

[@wombatschaefer5408]

Thank you for this wonderfully entertaining and useful video! I plan to use these newly learned skills to repair old clothing.

[@katehirst6046]

The madder dyed shawl is a stunning colour! Can you explain the xonstruction of the undergarment - it looks like there's a seam running across the bust line? Fantastic video.

[@lindahill7315]

I have always been interested in how people lived and how the clothing was produced

[@Timbyte]

The shawl is my most favorite part of the outfit. Very pretty fabric.

[@Alomtancos]

You look astonishing, like a dream from The Iron Age… Thank you for all your work!!

[@bigbucketlist]

I can't describe how much I enjoy your videos. Every single one is the most interesting thing I've seen! I am interested in the stitch for the skirt, I think I'll try it on a peplos I'll be making later this summer!

[@BluestormsSong]

I've never done a reenactment in my life, but I may make an outfit like this for myself come winter just bcuz it looks comfy

[@SaszaDerRoyt]

I have a plain woven check cloak in pure undyed New Zealand wool, not too different from the cloak you made in this video. I also have some madder spare and I think this has inspired me to give it a go and dye this cloak! I use it primarily for Romano-British reenactment and I absolutely love the drape but I feel the undyed check doesn't quite look right for my taste, but a light pink or red would really make it stand out and look beautiful. Great video as always and thank you for the inspiration!

[@karlahovde]

Beautiful outfit! I learn so much every time I watch one of your videos.

[@bonitareardon5987]

That stitch is called Fagoting. It was used to join fabrics by the selvege, as in making sheets from handwoven linen. Also in your project, if you had used the selveges as the upright edge.

[@kitkat8231]

You look stunning! I love it

[@trishbresolin8212]

Well done. Looks beautiful!

[@mcRydes]

excellent work, this is a great outfit.

[@serendipidus8482]

You could amost emboider the top edge with a darning needle to create the stronger band on top. It wouldnt be woven in but darned but it looks like that would be doable.

[@morganpresley496]

What a beautiful outfit!!! Now I want to make my own shawl and skirt inspired by yours!

[@MMacNicol]

wonderful! That hand spun had woven fabric is outrageous! And the technical specs on the original pieces are very helpful. Thanks so much for a(nother) lovely video.

[@Nora-lu3bq]

Another amazing video, thank you sally!❤ I am so happy u make clothes inspired by the time before the Viking age, it really is such an interesting subject to see what people wore in these cold Northern parts of the world

[@hazelpurls]

I'm inspired by the hand-spun hand-woven fabric (I spin and weave though not doing much at the moment). Lovely twill :-) Interesting stitch on the skirt. It does maximise the available fabric if working with the selvage edges of a woven length (I'm not sure which way the fabric is running on the original skirt - so don't know if that's relevant). Thank you for an interesting video!

[@serendipidus8482]

I mean handwoven hand dyed hand spun you wouldnt be cutting seams and using an inch of fabric to make a seam. This way nothing is wasted and you can even reuse the thread easily id say. Im definitely going to use this method for my woolens to seam them. Also i hate the bulky seams this is lovely. Hopefully a breeze wont get in the gap! Maybe they laid a little strip along inside too that has also faded away?

[@katwitanruna]

11:11 I’ve never seen this stitch before but I would think it would make the seam more flexible.

[@stephengent9974]

THe Japanese used a similar technique to some clothing to aid in ventilation. Used on lighter summer clothing, it is also decorative.

[@catastrfy]

that is GLORIOUS, Sally! and now i’m off to read about your inspiration💙🧡

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

Fabulous! I could see myself wearing something similar in the cooler days of Autumn in the modern times.

[@claudiazinser4408]

This is so cool!

[@PinkertonDanPie]

Always love to see your videos ❤

[@mojow9841]

The colour of the shawl is beautiful. It is a really good reconstruction and certainly gives you a sense of what women would have worn at this time. Thank you .

[@witchways]

Beautiful work. So great to have another video so soon. I love that backdrop by the way.

[@jantona]

What a wonderful video, and very nice outfit. Thank you for sharing!

[@JackyHeijmans]

Absolutely love this kind of videos, thank you so very much, Sally!!! I love the outfit you made! I like to wear this kind of clothing on a daily basis, they really are very comfy. I bought a spinningwheel and a loom, and am still combing wool, I have a lot to learn. But it is so much fun! Have a beautiful day! ❤🤗

[@josephhager1933]

Wow great video really brought it back to life awesome and interesting.

[@saraht855]

Definitely using that decorative stitch at some point in the future

[@beth12svist]

"Archeological brown". I take it this is established slang? As someone with little knowledge of archeology but interest in historical clothes and language, it's perfect. 😊

[@FireflyOnTheMoon]

I guess it means that the item was in a bog for thousands of years.

[@beth12svist]

@@FireflyOnTheMoon It doesn't have to be a bog, or thousands of years. I've seen fragments of medieval clothing dug up in Prague. They were also archeological brown. And I think I've seen photos of even newer articles of clothing from I think burial clothes that have browned. That's why I found the term so perfect. 😉

[@BryceHistorically]

Beautifully done. 😊 You are one of my very favorite channels. Thank you for another great video. 🧶🧵🪡

[@FireflyOnTheMoon]

Brilliant, Sally. Many thanks for sharing that.

[@knighteye33]

It looks magnificent! Thank you for sharing these videos, the process is lovely to see, and I'm looking forward to the other pieces of cloth becoming a new outfit!

[@Beryllahawk]

Gorgeous!!!

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Wonderful video. Again!

[@marilyngandhi8571]

❤👍

[@noaccount2494]

very cool

[@penihavir1777]

Thanks! I always learn new things when watching your videos.

[@barbie3423]

Sally you are so lovely, you have the best hair!

[@MiffoKarin]

What a gorgeous outfit, simple yet stylish! And the shawl really goes well with your hair. 😄

[@sidewalkpirate23]

Love the video! Would a table woven band have done the tric for the skirt waist band? It sort of looked to me like my tablet woven bands. But I might be completely off my rocker on this one lol. ❤

[@sallyboyd1212]

I love it!! This is wonderful. I'm not a spinner, but I am a weaver and I would love to create woven cloth for my living history volunteering. Unfortunately, it's 1800's so maybe not. But this is beautiful and doable! Thanks for sharing.

[@lspthrattan]

If you cut the fleeces from the back, with a knife, you can keep the fibers whole. Just a thought. Amazing video, great historical outfit. Subscribed!

[@fimbulsummer]

It looks amazing, but was it hot to wear?

[@alicetulloch6945]

So cute. Sally. So inspiring. Time to spin,weave up some clothing!

[@larakalevra2233]

That's so fascinating, thank you for sharing!

[@CaptainCarrotzz]

Love your videos Sally!

[@AreHan1991]

Beautiful!

[@middlemuse]

Was the original skirt made using cut fabric or was the stitch done on the selvedge? I could see this method of joining being very practical in the selvedge if one was trying to maximize yardage.

[@BonnibelLecter]

Lovely!

[@kasie680]

Add salt to water bath for a stronger color 😊 hot tip! It looks stunning with your hair color!!!! And I’m loving that feather stitch in white!!!

[@amandajstar]

Fantastic stuff as always, Sally!

[@armuver1]

Great video ,Sally loved the outfit,well done.From Scotland.

[@tineditmarunnerup9513]

Wonderful video - again. Did the Huldremose woman have any type of foot wear?

[@ReinaElizondo]

Very cool!

[@novafrye3177]

I should make a list of all the things I've heard sewing youtubers say instead of what that "sort of a wide feather stitch" is traditionally called 😂 (the old name sounds like (and is etymologically related to even though it's a completely different meaning) the f-slur against gay people, so I fully understand the reticence)

[@SallyPointer]

I know exactly what you mean.

[@omaeve]

Why wouldn’t you have black it did they did have black sheep, you know and if you want to really colorful sheep, just talk to Jacob

[@charlottecolloff-hinde7657]

I'm linking this KZbin piece from Morgan Donner because I think that it may provide a suitable method to strengthen/reinforce the 'waistband' edge of your skirt fabric as you can't reweave the edge. Morgan shows making a medieval hem reinforced with extra threads secured by sewing and simple tablet weaving combined. This would maybe then be strong enough to allow for the more authentic leather thong closure method?🤞🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jdXqp6bLafbskfeature=shared

[@anitapeura3517]

I've long wanted to do something like this, and have followed the Danish museum finds closely. Little chance of finding such fabrics here (Australia) and I don't have time to weave them to lengths needed, so will have to be creative. Do you have any idea what natural mordant was likely used at this time and place? They had several to choose from, I think. Most inspiring and informative video, as always, thanks Sally! Love to watch what you get up to!

[@bibliotecaria2]

I can see that the needle and thread you are using is fairly large. Are you trying for something the simulates the type of needle they would have had in the Iron Age? I’ve always wondered what they used for needles. Bone?

[@SallyPointer]

Fine bone and ivory needles go way back, the oldest complete surviving one is 50,000 years old

[@bibliotecaria2]

@@SallyPointer wow! I wonder if I could find some now. I’d love to try hand sewing with one of those needles.