What did Vikings really wear? Making a Norse apron dress

[@tr33m00nk]

Very beautifully constructed 'apron dress', sometimes the simplest way is the best. The broaches-with-beading is spectacular! even if not strictly authentic.

[@Niobesnuppa]

Fun fact, the word "serk" for underdress is still used in modern day Norwegian. It's also used to mean any form of chemise or underdress, not only the medieval ones. We also have a term here which is "å gå rundt i serken" (to walk around in the serk), which means just lounging around in your underwear.

[@karinefonte516]

2:39 - This type of weaving is called "herringbone" and is still used to produce thicker fabrics, in wool and cotton. One of the oldest examples of this weave was found in the Italian Alps and dated from 800 B.C.

[@TheWelshViking]

YES! I love everything about this! You made such a superb smokkr! Looks lovely with the bead set and brooches as well.

[@DaisyViktoria]

Thank you Jimmy!! It's so comfy and feels so badass, I may be finally won over to the Viking Age! 🥰😂❤️

[@happygardener28]

4:45 their simple looms created rectangular panels. Because it took hours, if not days, to weave each panel, and the number of sheep or fleece goats that would be needed to have enough wool, they would have created clothing with a minimum of seams, darts and cuts.

[@DaisyViktoria]

Weaving is such a beautiful art! One thing I love about this type of style, even making it now, is how you can use the entire piece of fabric with no waste!

[@amberamey7549]

You couldn't have put this out at a better time; I was literally just looking into making one of these 😀

[@DaisyViktoria]

Fantastic! I am sure you will make a wonderful apron dress!

[@MarziePop]

This came out so good! I want to try my hand at one, as well. :)

[@DaisyViktoria]

Thank you! I definitely recommend it, I'm sure you would make a great one!

[@rondaks3757]

I really like this dress, especially with the broches and beads. Great job!

[@DaisyViktoria]

Thank you! I think that, with simpler constructed clothing like this, the jewelry and accessories really make it stand out!

[@ushere5791]

lovely! the whole ensemble is adorable--and it looks comfy, too!

[@DaisyViktoria]

Thank you! It is super comfy!

[@deanofthequeer]

Literally bought those exact tortoise brooches for a wedding outfit

[@MaybeRival]

You are so creative with your costumes/cosplay and yes you earn a new sub ❤️❤️

[@maybeadreamer6246]

just when I started to get into making viking age clothing! so perfect that you uploaded this! great video (-:

[@DaisyViktoria]

Yay that is so awesome! I hope it helps and inspires you!

[@chp21600]

Nice! I love it!!

[@nian60]

Great video. Thanks. 😊

[@DaisyViktoria]

Yay, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@maybeadreamer6246]

have you seen the northman yet? the viking era costumes in that film are absolutely incredible.

[@DaisyViktoria]

Ooh I haven't! I will have to check it out!

[@feliciasjoberg9886]

Swedish Wikipedia says a särk is a linnen undergarment similar to a long-sleeved shirt or dress. During the viking age the särk had no sleeves. A särk could be made of wool. It did not necessarily have to be an undergarment. During the early medieval age, the särk became a female garment and the shirt (skyrta) became a male garment. They were both made of linnen. The Norwegian word is serk. Also, I'm impressed by your pronunciation! Bra jobbat! However, as a Swedish person I want to point out that "hejsan svejsan!" can be used as "cheerio!" I use "hejsan" as "hi!" and "hejsan svejsan!" as "bye!"

[@thorunns.craftstudio]

if you're down to make your own viking age shoes i can recommend a good pattern for the Oseberg find style of shoe. i'd love to make an apron in this style, i just find it so pretty! are you thinking of making a tutorial for it?

[@DaisyViktoria]

Ooh! While I can't guarantee my follow though on a shoes project, I would absolutely love the pattern either way! I may do a tutorial! Did you see the Patreon post with my sketch / notes? I would be glad to help you adjust that to your size as well!

[@thorunns.craftstudio]

@@DaisyViktoria i will message you the link to the pattern on patreon or IG. and no i did not see the sketch & notes...i will go look! exciting!!!

[@audrascanlan900]

Where did you buy the brooches? Been trying find some

[@ruariniall7463]

I think the knotted hair on the Valkyrie figurines might be a ritual hairstyle exclusive to them. A sort of sign that they are Valkyries. I say this because it reminds me of one possible version of a Swebian knot.

[@kateflanagan9355]

I'm thinking about making one of these dresses as part of a Halloween costume roughly how many yards of fabric did you start out with

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

Late comment but how did you determine the taper from the waist and gore hem width? Apologies if I've missed it in the video

[@andieblack5233]

Can you use the base off your tunic-dress from your shop? And what if you don't know inches but metric instead? Will it still be right when you convert cm to inch?

[@jayneterry8701]

I'm intrigued by the ' belt' you made. Very cool! Do you follow Jimmy the Welsh Viking? He has loads of serious information and history on the Viking age! Your interpretation of the apron dress and necklace with clips 😍 and you can climb at tree! Lol tfs 🙂👍🍁

[@DaisyViktoria]

Haha yes, the tree climbing test has passed! I love Jimmy! We met in the collective costube group that used to be around. He's awesome!

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

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[@DaisyViktoria]

❤😍❤

[@brooke_reiverrose2949]

Grimfrost should sponser you!

[@DaisyViktoria]

Hah that would be great! I love supporting fellow small business - and they're in Sweden too!

[@brooke_reiverrose2949]

@@DaisyViktoria This year had a whole "Viking Christmas" where I asked for stuff primarily from them- would love to try their fabric sometime

[@EamaneEarane]

Hejsan svejsan! xD

[@DaisyViktoria]

❤😍❤

[@EamaneEarane]

It's so pretty! I feel rather inspired to try out the gore thing on my next dress. Lightweight denim, but still! It might look nice!

[@johnnimalm6844]

Wrong fabric 😅 but look good