How to Sew a Medieval Men's Hood! (Last piece of the Carpenter Outfit!) 

Morgan Donner: 'If you are tired of all this mens clothing, you're in luck' Me, having searched for any historical mens fashion stuff for way too long: NOOOO!!

I have a feeling that those long flaps were invented to keep the skirt part of the hood down in higher winds. This would keep the front part from flying up in your face obstructing your vision, and keep the back side down to keep you warmer and dry in rain or snow. Also, if you're bending over to work, you don't want the front part to dangle down getting in your way, so the flap attached to the shirt and tucked into the belt helps keep the skirt in place as you work.

Oh my goodness. So first of all I'm so happy that a tutorial for this actually exists!?!? Second of all, I was able to make this in an hour from a tablecloth! My online school is having a reading of Henry V while we're all stuck inside and I'm reading as the Earl of Cambridge, so I thought I'd make this to spice up the webcam xD Thank you!

I especially like the period dance moves. Who knew carpenters were such a rhythmic bunch? Also, very cute doggins! :)

Ahhh, what an eminently practical feature. No matter how hard the wind doth blow, ones hood cape will not fly up into ones face! (or let the wind blow up the back of ones neck...)

Lol I’ve actually enjoyed this little series of men’s clothing 😊 please don’t hesitate to do more in the future~! Lol you look so cute at the end! 😂

Thank you for this video. It quickly showed me the basics on making a Medieval-style Hood, which I modified to make a cowl-less hood for a cosplay I am working on. From the start of watching your video to the end result of sewing a hood took me about 2 hours total. Your teaching style and editing of the video was superb for intermediate level sewists.

I just asked my dad what he wanted for fathers day and he said he wanted a hood, I'm definitely going to use this pattern

I spent 14 hours split over 2 nights trying to sew a similar (worse) version of this tunic and hood. I really wish I had need these videos first and avoided some mistakes... Really happy to have found them now though!

Aww, tou guys are so cute in your historical clothes and smooches!

So I wanted to give you an update on your video. I was able to very successfully use your pattern technique to create a suede leather camail (sorta the lower half of the hood that attaches to a leather band along a helmet) for my SCA fighting helmet. I wasn't sure how to go about getting that draping effect over the shoulders, but with your instruction I nailed it. The only thing I did different was doubled the width of the triangle section, because of the with of my spaulders (shoulder armor). It all worked beautifully and I've been getting lots of comments about it. So thank you for making this vid, the timing couldn't have been better. Also, I cut it with some lillypiping, for that extra flair and grandeur. So again thank you. PS. I used a whip stitch to bring it all together.

Little do you know that you're fueling my eventual Link cosplay...

I just spent 20 minutes trying to describe this fashion piece to google to find a pattern for a Ren faire Im attending and I am so grateful for your hard work bc this is exactly what I need 👏💕

Oh goodness! Even your dogs look like they just came out of a medieval painting!

Is there anything sexier then a man in his hose cuddling hid furbaby? Oh wait the dance at the end lol! He really gets into the spirit of modeling doesn't he 😀 Fantastic video! 💚💜 Going to combine this and the ladies hood you made as I don't want the long thingy on the head (already forgotten the name lol) Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

"You can use a whip stitch like me, because tha shiz ma jam" Haha, that's my favorite line! I am totally going to use this for our 1st SCA event!

I loved this series on men's clothes. I make all of my own garb for SCA, but I love all of your videos. Would you consider a video on a men's doublet or perhaps some more late period men's items? My wife doesn't sew, but I've made clothes for both her and my daughter. Several years ago, I made a prom dress for my daughter, and several tunics for my son and grandson to wear to events in Calontir. I find all of these videos very instructional, and I love your style.

This is the best tutorial for medieval hoods I use this as a base pattern for almost every hood now with a couple tweaks you can make almost any style using this pattern

Interestingly, this video led me into a rabbithole about this type of medieval headwear and I learned so much about the chaperon, its evolution from XI to XVe century and how it could be worn in so many incredible manners (well, maybe this doesn't come as a surprise to some people, but I'd never figured those donut-shaped fancy hats were actually rolled up chaperons).

Thank you for your tips and guidance your not only stunningly beautiful but also a Great teacher xxxxxxxxxxx

Thank you SO much for posting this tutorial! I’m making a Skeletor costume for my son for Halloween and it didn’t even occur to me that it was akin to a medieval hood! Bless you for saving my brain the work.

Extra thumbs up for that little waggle dance at the end!

this is perfect! I am working on making clothes for my 2 year old son, I sew a lot, but am new to drafting and there are NO helps for making a toddler sized hood. Now I know what measurements etc. I need! You just made my day.

I just used this video to make a hooded cowl for my Doctor Doom costume. Simple and quick! Thanks so much!

The dance at the end is wonderful! Great way to show off the whole outfit. LOL. He clearly likes it. :)

Well don't you just come along at the right moment. Here I was about to look up how to do this when I noticed you had new video. I was like, "well how about that" Also I do a lot of leather work, whip stitches are always good, those shits are my jam as well.

Lovely. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. Sort of reminds me of the Viking Hood's too. Which were just 2 rectangles and 2 squares.

I think this would be an entirely practical modern garment for use in the fall/spring or in places where winters are mild. I'm currently in Kentucky, where it's rainy and cold and my office is 30 paces from the house. It's too cumbersome to wear a coat; too cold not to wear something. This hood, however, in lightweight wool with fairly wide panels, would keep me warm enough for the trek back and forth, but still be wearable inside.

Hood alone without the extended vertical piece is called a coif. Excellent tutorial. And the kiss in cosplay was very sweet.

This has nothing to do with the contents of the video, but the advertisement was a 5 minute knitting tutorial. I watched the whole thing for you and learned something new in the process ❤️

GREYHOUND! You had me from the start, but now I'm an even bigger fan.

Fun fact: this is the first (of many) of your videos that I watched, and now it’s the first (also of many) that I’m actually making. 🥰🥰🥰

You have a great tutorial, great help for preparing for our fighting event next month

Well timed. Will be making myself a plain hood for winter and this video was very serendipitous.

🤣🤣🤣"That shits my jam!" Love your videos soooo much!!!

I have just finished knitting such a hood, sans the flaps in front and back. It's quite warm and very functional. However, I was thinking of a cloth version. Funny...and a little creepy...that RU-vid would suggest this video to me, today. lol ...now I have to go look at the rest of this series.

Thanks for this Morgan. There are so few videos for us guys to follow . This was so well done and easy to understand. I am a ren jester and clothing for me is expensive to have made. I decided to try my hand at making my own. My first project is a cowl of sorts but I was lost with all the drawings and no patterns. This video helped me to tie together the drawings with a process (aim a machinist by trade so it's all about the process). Now if you could direct me to a video about doing a "whip stitch" that would be great! LOL! Thanks again!

Okay, I’m liking your video because dang that looked simple but to be honest I love watching people love their pets. Its adorable how you and your husband show affection to your pets. ❤️ 🐶

I could so see myself doing this with fleece on the outside and lining it with sherpa style cloth. I would so wear this for walking my dogs in the woods when it is super cold here in Sweden. It would be an easier version than putting on a balaklava.

I must of watched 40 videos before I found yours..... You are brilliant 👏 😀 Thank you so much!!! 😊

I love all your projects. :D I started watching originally because of the amazing Italian Overgown you made. :D I'll keep watching because I like the style of your channel. :D

Thank you! I really enjoyed this tutorial.

Well, I accidentally put one godet on the wrong side of the fabric, but I'm gonna find a way to make it look intentional. Still, I was able to attach it because of you! Thank you!

You have the cutest little family! Even your doggos match the medieval aesthetic! 😍

Hi, the two long pieces in the front and the back are still in use in the franciscan friers.

Hi, I just thought you would get a kick out of the fact that when I was scrolling past this video the close caption translated your intro wrong. When you said your name it read in the CC as "Organ donor". Just wanted to share; also solid video.

Very cool! All your videos really make me want to do medieval reenacting. Maybe someday once I've finished my giant project list for other eras 😂

Thankyou for this, I followed your tutorial today, extended the back of the hood a little for an elfy vibe. Really good easy to understand tutorial :)

Clicked for the pattern, subscribed for the dance moves at the end! :)

You’re so lucky you have Mr. Donner to play dress-up with. I’m jealous. 😍

I'm really glad you did some men's clothing, (AND how to make it for men who won't sit still to be measured)... I will likely be making something like this for myself at some point, as I'm an armourer and sometimes do dress-up demonstrations and I don't like banging on steel in a dress! :)

This is so cool!!! I’ve always wanted one of these hoods!

Your video is right on time I have been looking in to make some. My husband won one in a tourney, but it is too small in the shoulders. .

Thanks for doing some videos on men's wear, too!

I just found your channel your a clever girl thanks 😻

I just made one of my own, modified it a bit and did a liner but it is excellent and this tutorial is great thank you👍

Great videos. Really hoping you will do a video on the bocksten man cloak. You're probably aware of it but it's a side opening cloak with fabric buttons. Very awesome Channel keep up the good work

Go to Hollywood and apply for seamstress job. Test the water.

Hello Mrs. Donner. Thank you for the wonderful videos. I have just found your channel and am a new subscriber. I made the hood, turned out well considering I made it. Now to give the tunic a try. Need them for an end of the month party. Thanks again.

I love this tutorial. It seems easy enough. I'll have a go except making it girly.

I'm using this video to make a Phantasm costume for DC FanDome.

I love capelet. Can you make balaclava with this kind of capelet. Balaclava is just the hood, turtle neck inside, plus very short strait capelet. But I want with your capelet.

Thank you - this is awesome!! (And so much nicer than the ones I made a few years ago for a previous show.) I'm costuming a play with a bunch of chess pieces and need something to throw on the kids in both black and white versions - especially since they will likely be filming the play on Zoom and these will show up great as complete costumes from the chest up.

I want to call it a scapular...it's a little more common in religious clothing... 👍👍🥰 Thanks Morgan! 😁

I think I’ll use this too make a my melody hood

Since I have just started watching your videos, you may have already shared your story about how you got into historical costumes, cosplay. Could you share again your story? Thank you!

Thank you so much I have a halloween costume as a plague docter i wanted to make it all by myself but i didnt have time to do the mask but thanks to you i can make my costume in time i tried buying it but the times it would come were too late so i looked up how to make it! And this cam up! Thank you!

Thank you.

Good man! Thank you for the victory dance

I love your videos and your puppy

Thank you so much for this video! I have near zero experience with sewing, but even I can do this! ^_^ It's so perfect as a first project. I'm now making one for my 3 year old to wear at a fantasy fair. I made a mockup first out of old sheets, just in case, and to practise the cordets. (Good thing I did!) The sewing machine is the trickiest part though, as I haven't got a clue about the right settings for different fabrics. The threads kept breaking or slipping out of the needle. Currently I'm cutting it out on brown wool/velt-ish fabric I got from a thrift store. Wish me luck!

this reminds me a lot of a scapular with a cowl, like monks wear, i know scapulars have been worn by dedicated catholics, though they have evolved over the years. perhaps carpenters saw themselves doing the same work as jesus and thought that worthy of a proper scapular? lol idk a little bit of conjecture still a very cool project!

Love it! Id rock this look. Hi from texas

LOL!!!! Boy clothing nonsense??? This is literally making me think of all the shenanigans I could get into if I made some medieval clothes lmao (I'm a dude). But I totally appreciate all the content you make. It's totally lit fam

nice hood, would like to purchase one, just a simple hood

I loved the video. Thank you very much for making this content. I wonder if the item of clothing you are adding to the hood was related to the Catholic scapular? You know, Catholic priests, monks and nuns still wear them, although the lay faithful wear a symbolic piece of cloth around their necks. It represents the Catholic devotion, so it can be of various colors. By the way "scapular" means from the shoulders.

Not sure if it’s the same manuscript, but one of the foundational texts of Liechtenauer’s “Kunst des Fechten” longsword system is also known as the “Nuremburg Hausbuch”. Fun fact :D

Thank you for this. I love your channel.

Your greyhound is full of energy for some reason. I think it might be broken.

yessssssss!!!!! that's exacly what I wanted to sew!!!! The only thing is... will you forgive me if I sew this with a tartan fabric? 😂😂

Please start making the weird faces when you recreate clothes from the paintings. I can’t stop laughing at how they painted faces back then. 😂

What kind of sorcery is this gaudette? Godette? Godet? (Idk, somebody correct me.) But sewing in those triangles have never seemed so easy!

Very cool project. Quick question, any reason you couldn’t cut a one piece circle (think circle skirt) and then attach a hood to that as opposed to two halves with the godets (sp.) ? Is this just two different methods or are their other reasons I am over looking? Thanks, keep up the awesome projects.

Love your video and love your Hounds!:😍🤣

Looks more like some kind of scapular worn under a matching hood to me. Either way its an interesting look.

Do I have to make this triangle on the fabric instead of just on the template? And then I just put the template on the fabric and cut. I don't need the tail part on my project. Thank you very much. That's what I was looking for to make the round cape and the hood I will make as balaclava style(gaiter)

This was so helpful

Hullo hullo its me, Rice, from the sewing amino :D

Personal i would quite like more vids on mans clothing

Are those front-/back-flaps "leftovers" of a "scapula"?

The flaps aren’t a mystery. Just imagine wearing one while working. You don’t need it sliding around or falling forward or back. I guess, since I have had quite long hair, I know what a pain it is to have it fall in your face. My dad was in Saudi Arabia building an airport in 1980 and I remember the Americans seeing or gluing fabric to the back of their baseball caps to keep the sun off and, when wet, cooling. I can hear it now….‘I need this hood, but, damn, it gets in the way’. Wife…’well Bruce, tuck it into your belt. Come over here I’ll tack this rag to the back

I'm assuming the hood front and back tails are to keep it from flapping up and letting chill in . When I wear a shawl I hate when it flaps up in the wind and chills my neck &shoulders!

I'm pretty sure the flaps down the front and/or back served the same function as a ridiculously long liripipe: conspicuous consumption.

I am wondering if medieval carpenter did this kind of hip sway dancing ! :)

How much fabric did you use for this? One yard? Two?

Please do some Viking stuff! Some of the stuff on youtube is less than helpful. Would like to sew my own kit parts eventually!

When you turn the fabric at the point of the godet, are you manipulating it in more than the usual three spatial dimensions? Because I can /not/ work out how you get the second side into position for sewing... 🤔

Moar Boy clothing plz!!!

Looking at the images, there's another potential thing with the flaps, they might not be a part of the hood itself. Having a long piece with just a hole for the head so it hangs down in the front and back is similar to some basic tabard designs that would have a belt over them, and would fit the same sort of thing as a way to add a touch more to clothes and as something that would be in a position to be less "worn" as you go, so might be more expensive pieces of cloth for overtop of simpler garb.

what's the point of the front and back panels?