Sewing & Textiles

The Archaeology of York:  Textile Production at Coppergate
The document details the history of textile production in York, the methods used, and has examples of extant artefacts. http://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/resources/AY17-11-Textile%20Production.pdf

Historical Needlework (Embroidery)
Historical needlework from the 14th century, lots of links to photos of extant examples! http://medieval.webcon.net.au/period_14th_c.html

The Wool Trade in English Medieval History
http://socserv2.socsci.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/power/WoolTrade.pdf

Handspinners of the Later Middle Ages and Rennaissance
A short article about those who spun fibres. http://damaskweaver.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/handspinners-of-the-middle-ages.pdf

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making common garments from 1200 1500 by Sarah Thursfield
An excellent, in-depth resource detailing how to make medieval clothing. A must read for medieval tailors!!! http://www.gjar-po.sk/~kassayova9c/the%20medieval%20tailor's%20assistant.pdf

Medieval Fabrics & Sewing
A source of information about medieval fabrics and sewing  tools and techniques. http://rosaliegilbert.com/fabricsandsewing.html

Putting Together a Medieval Sewing Kit
A guide to assembling a medieval sewing kit. Some of the objects are a bit scattered as far as historical period goes, but good references are supplied. http://coblaith.net/PeriodPresents/SewingKit/

Sewing Stitches Used in Medieval Clothing
A list of sewing stitches found in extant garments from pre-Viking to the 17th century. Lots of 14th c. stuff. http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/stitches.htm

Archaeological Sewing
Sewing techniques based on extant examples, with diagrams! http://heatherrosejones.com/archaeologicalsewing/index.html

Making Cloth Buttons
A short history and how-to guide about cloth buttons, with extant examples. http://www.bayrose.org/AandS/handouts/Cloth_Buttons.pdf

Spinning on the Drop Spindle
An overview of medieval drop spindles and how to use them. http://www.goldgryph.com/bells/spinning/

How to Use a Lucet (Pictorial Guide)
Though there is no evidence for the use of the lucet between the early 13th c. and the 17th, it's still a useful and commonly used tool in reenactment, and the cord made with a lucet is a better alternative to modern synthetic string. It's also easier than fingerloop braiding. http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/lucet/

How to Use a Lucet (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y5K7FiT2Og

Fingerloop Braiding
A guide to fingerloop braiding, a good alternative to using a lucet. http://fingerloop.org/

Introduction to Tablet Weaving
A popular medieval way of making belts, garters, and other thin fabric accessories. http://www.shelaghlewins.com/tablet_weaving/TW01/TW01.htm

Beginning Tablet Weaving
Another introductory guide to tablet weaving. http://www.fitp.ca/articles/FITPXXI/beginning_tablet_weaving.pdf