My Year of Living Norse Project

Vigdis Ionsdottir (Vickie Lynn Johnson)

Barony of Sentinels’ Keep (Missoula, MT)

I have been a member of SCA since 2005 and have been trying to learn as much as I can about period clothing and garb construction.  I recently won our Barony’s annual Arts and Sciences competition and will spend my year as champion encouraging other members in their projects and competitions.  I have been Baronial Scribal officer, MoAS, and have participated in demos and have taught some classes in scribal and textile arts.

I began a project after competing in the Kingdom Arts and Sciences competition in May that I am calling “The Year of Living Norse”.  My goal is to spend this year completing an authentic (as possible) Norse era outfit and accessories.

• Layer 1 Under dress (slip/chemise) Pleated (?) White handkerchief linen
• Completed except the hem and the pleating
• Layer 2 Hand Dyed Silk Tunic and Apron Dress Wool (?)
• Begun hand sewing the seams in the sleeves and the gores
• Layer 3 Caftan or Semicircle cape  Linen or Wool
• Layer 4 Decorative Apron Panel
• Panel in process of decoration
• Leather shoes and pouch
• Nalbinding Socks and trims
• Woven trims/belt (?)
• Jewelry/embellishments

Photos of my original sketches (the colors are not quite right)