Making Germanic Thorsberg Trousers by Hand | Anglo-Saxon Clothing and Early Medieval Sewing
Early Anglo-Saxon people would have made their own clothes, for themselves and their immediate family. Trousers were the custom among male warriors of the Germanic tribes, from the Iron Age into the Early Medieval period. Considered ‘barbaric’ by the Romans at first contact with the Germanic tribes, trousers were adopted by the late Roman warrior and equestrian class.
The evidence for Anglo-Saxon trousers comes wholly in the form of art work and other pictorial depictions, in manuscripts and carvings and so on. No whole trousers have been found in burial contexts, as British soil types do not generally allow for preservation. Only small textile fragments have been found, which at least allows for identification of fabric type and weave. Wool twill weaves, and sometimes linen, are often for leg coverings.
Representations of Anglo-Saxon men in trousers depict close fitting to very tight trousers, tucked in to leather shoes or bound to the calf with textile leg wrappings. The closest archaeological find of a whole pair of trousers with a highly tailored pattern, both in date and location, are the Thorsberg trousers from Thorsberg moor, in present-day Germany.
The Thorsberg trousers were found with a whole range of Germanic weapon deposits and artefacts, preserved in the peaty, waterlogged earth of Thorsberg moor and are dated between the 2nd and 4th century, making it likely that these were worn by a Germanic tribal warrior or auxiliary during the Roman Iron Age or Migration period. The Thorsberg trousers are part of a group of similar, close-fitting patterns including the Thorsberg, Damendorf, Daetgen Mose and Marx-Etzel finds.
These trousers are based on the Thorsberg pattern; the closest whole pattern found in date and location to Early Anglo-Saxon culture. These trousers are an almost exact reconstruction, as I happen to have very similar leg measurements to the person that the original trousers were made for. The only exceptions to this are the fabric weave - the original trousers were made of a diamond twill, whereas these are a diagonal twill - and the fact that the originals included integrated feet or socks, whereas I chose to forego attached feet for my reconstruction.
The pattern consists of two leg pieces, which wrap around the leg, creating a single seam, a square seat piece, a tapered crotch insert, and a waistband with belt loops. The leg pieces each have one straight edge, and a shaped edge cut on the diagonal to tailored measurements. The patterns for the leg pieces are created by measuring the height of the leg, the circumference at ankle, calf, knee and thigh, and the distance between the front and back of the waistline around the crotch. Once these are tailored, the seat and crotch pieces can be cut to infill the space required, to the measurements on the leg pieces and the circumference of the waist.
The original Thorsberg trousers had an unusual seam, created by sewing together the pieces with their edges folded or already hemmed. This means the running stitch goes through four layers of fabric rather than two which gives extra strength and creates a seam which has some give, which combines well with the elasticity of the twill fabric and bias-cut pattern. I have tailored and made these trousers before and I was confident in my measurements, so I chose to hem all the pieces before sewing them together, for ease of sewing. The hems were overcast and the pieces were sewn together with the four layered seam, as per the original trousers.
Once the main trousers were sewn together, a waistband with eight belt loops was sewn on. From the ankle to the calf, the inseam was left unsewn as a split seam. Woolen ties were sewn and twisted to the edges of this seam area, so that the trousers could be tied up closely to the leg from ankle to calf. This allows for a very close-fitting lower leg, while still allowing the trousers to be put on easily.
The trousers are tied at the waist with a simple leather cord through the belt loops, and the waistband is wide enough to be folded over; which has been suggested as a feature of the original Thorsberg trousers. These trousers are comfortable and allow full-range of movement despite their closely tailored fit. This range of movement is important for a warrior, fighting and running on foot and on horseback. The close tailored fit may have been favoured by Germanic cultures to show off their athleticism and prowess in warrior culture which prized such ideals.
Special thanks to: Katrin Kania for her exceptional experimental archaeological work on the tailoring process and reconstruction of the Thorsberg trousers in “Die Hose von Thorsberg - win Meisterwerk eisenzeitlicher Schneiderkunst”.
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I did not know until I looked it up while wondering when scissors were invented, and it turns out that they’ve been used for thousands of years.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Yes, these are based on a pair of scissors found In Birka, Sweden dated around the 9th century.
@artie360
2 ай бұрын
The scissors thing crossed my mind too. Interesting!
@TestUser-cf4wj
Ай бұрын
Sheep shears are just really crude scissors. Think about how long people have been shearing sheep.
Well, you certainly fill those trousers out in the right places
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
😆 Thank you
Thank you for showing the realistic timeframe required to make a decent garment entirely by hand. The snow will indeed melt and be long gone before you're finished!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Hahaha, yes indeed! The snow only lasted a day, but the trousers took about 20 hours over one week.
@saliadee2564
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa and they were well worth the effort :)
@Raycheetah
2 ай бұрын
Many people, accustomed to cheap and convenient manufactured consumer goods, have NO idea how precious garments were in pre-industrial times. The production chain for even a simple shirt was time consuming, with numerous steps, just the fabric-making taking some real effort and equipment. In medieval Europe, when a commoner died, his Lord could claim his best garment (among other things) as rightful inheritance. And *everyone* had to have clothes. Have a new baby? Need to plan to clothe it (simply) as soon as it can no longer make do with simple swaddling. Clothes had to be sturdy, durable under repeated cleaning (often by beating over a wet rock!), functional for one's occupation, and sufficient to provide protection in all seasons. And if you were of a class for which it mattered, your clothing had to suit your social standing, as well. =^[.]^=
@saliadee2564
2 ай бұрын
@@Raycheetah yep. I've made fabric before and I'm glad I don't have to make it every time I need new clothes!
@YamiKisara
2 ай бұрын
@@Raycheetah that's only true for the first baby. Every next child simply wore the clothes of his or her older siblings - of course, continuously repared by the mum and older sisters, fortunately, natural fibers are extremely durable. EVERY social class had clothes suiting their social standing, even the peasants.
Hello, my daughter is almost four years old, and she asked me to write you this letter. "When I grow up I want to help you. I like how hard you work. I want this to be a short little message so you can read it, put it in your pocket, and get back to work. Maybe when I get older I can get on an airplain and go where you live and work with you. Does that forest belong to you?"
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
That is so sweet. Many thanks and greetings to you and your daughter!
@SuperManning11
Ай бұрын
Cool daughter!
I have never been able to figure out how to thread a machine. I do all my sewing by hand. I love doing it that way.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Me too. It's very meditative!
@mistymeaner1753
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa ❤️❤️❤️
@angelcollina
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, same here. I’ve used a machine in the past, so I know how, but I don’t like how fiddly it can be. I can get very precise work with my hands.
@susanfarley1332
2 ай бұрын
When I was a teen my sewing teacher told us all about how if you are not careful you can sew your finger with the sewing machine. So I sew by hand. In the past I have done a lot of embroidery, even did embroidery of some nice soft leather, and a bit of sewing when I hand made a quilt. Had a old time treadle sewing machine that I was going to have reconditioned . It was a beautiful machine. It was black and decorated with gold leaf. One time I went to show my friend the machine and discovered gone. My husband decided it was junk and threw it away. It didn't even have rust on it and he thought it was junk!!!? He also threw away the Victorian crazy quilt I had that had been registered with the Mckissick Museum. It was covered with tons of embroidery and beadwork. It was gorgeous. But he thought it was ugly and pitched it in the garbage. He gave away the collection of fossilized shark teeth me and my kids had spent a couple of summers collecting. He didn't give away the box of chipped and broken ones, no, he picked the box of all the perfect fossils that included megalodon shark teeth. And the stuff was not even his to do with as he wished. And my entire collection of Double Ace paperbacks. Gone. My autographed books. Gone. My husband. Gone. ( That was my decision. Who needs some who steals from you)
@Michaelfatman-xo7gv
2 ай бұрын
@@susanfarley1332That sucks. I unfortunately infected the wife with the useable antique bug. She can appreciate the old stuff but the look of terror that comes when I say we're probably the best equipped house in town if the power goes makes me laugh.
After watching your videos I never take the simple things for granted.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Our ancestors had to be very patient and resourceful!
I highly appreciate in how you recreate how our ancestors did things to survive the harsh winter - of which we take for granted. Support from Norway ❤️🇳🇴
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Welcome, and thank you! Our ancestors were skilled and resourceful indeed.
I was just thinking about when you'd post again
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Here it is! ☺
@jodylarson5317
2 ай бұрын
ditto, i've been checking the last few days, fingers crossed hahah
I appreciate the demonstration of range of movement the pants allow at the end. It's the first thing I wondered after seeing the final reveal so it was nice to have the question answered right away!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad that was interesting to see. It's probably one of the more common assumptions that Medieval clothing was restrictive and uncomfortable, so I wanted to show that their tailoring was specifically focused on allowing range of movement for an active lifestyle, despite the fashion for such close-fitting trousers!
@trudygreer2491
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissaYes, your demonstration explained the "less-than-flattering" fit of the seat of your new pants..
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@trudygreer2491 😆😆😆
Love the quiet, dutiful atmosphere. I hope those trousers last for some time.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully they'll last a year
I really like the variery of your posts, every little detail of the time period gets touched on. Thx for sharing
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Our ancestors would have lead quite a varied life with all the different crafts to try their hands at!
Would love to see how the fabric was made
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Oof, I'd love to do some weaving! Got to make a loom and some loom weights first though haha. I'll get there ☺
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@debrapaulino918
2 ай бұрын
Hey ❤ where did you get scissors?@@gesithasgewissa
@cuttwice3905
18 күн бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa Warp Weighted Looms are easy to make, period and extra meditative. You can do up to four heddle rods. Spinning with a spindle is easy too. I learned how when I got my loom. You can make more durable cloth by hand starting from scratch. Industry has built in obsolescence down to a horrid art.
Dude your packing heat
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Hah, thanks!
You are an excellent tailor. The cut and fit of your trousers is excellent, body-following and flattering, as well as practical and made to endure. I’m sure that the people of those days wanted to look as good in their clothes as we do today. The scissors are a revelation to me, I have never thought about when they were invented.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Though I also have to thank the tailors of old, as they came up with the pattern. I simply copied it from the archaeological findings. People spent a lot of time and effort on making and repairing their clothes, and they were treasured items. The scissors are based on an Early Medieval pair from Birka, Sweden ☺
@tommoncrieff1154
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa Thank you so much for replying and for that information. I appreciate your taking the time to do that. It’s a pleasure to view your videos put together with such intelligence, dedicated research and obvious passion.
@myboibill
2 ай бұрын
I was under the impression that scissors were the in vention of Leonardo Di Vinci. I will check. Great video either way
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@myboibill Not unless Leonardo Da Vinci lived in Ancient Egypt in 1500 B.C. 😄
Your content is absolute premium! I am so glad to found this channel. Keep up your great work.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
That's a big sword! :O
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😆
@tylerthegrimm
2 ай бұрын
Bruh
the only thing more fascinating to me than historical reconstruction of tools and architecture is historical reconstruction of garments so you've got me hook line and sinker now. o.O
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Haha, oh that's so great to hear! I thought people would find it a little dull. I'm so pleased you're interested!
Wow! Those are some nice pants extremely functional, unbelievable!! By the way you are one handsome guy!!❤❤❤
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, and thank you!! 😃
@angelcollina
2 ай бұрын
Yes, indeed, very attractive!
@Mark723
2 ай бұрын
Thank the gods! Yes, we are here for the history and period enactments, but it certainly is worth noting that the person responsible is incredibly handsome in addition to being extremely talented.
I worked part time in retail for nationwide store that sold athletic yoga pants and leggings, ...they made a billion dollars off that performance clothing. It was in collaboration with a famous basics wear company that started in city I live in. The company name is taken from family who founded it and their surname, Hanes... originally from England, both east and west ....Norfolk & Herefordshire. Supposed to be ancient anglo saxon. I can imagine your pants easily being athletic wear.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Yep, they are certainly designed with movement in mind - sword footwork, horse riding, climbing up on roofs for thatching 😄
Thats very cool. The Thorsberer Moor lies also around the corner from me. I will try out selfmade nettle shoes this summer.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
That's cool to have it close. Does it still have an air of mystery around it as I imagine?! Good luck with the nettle shoes, they sound great!
That’s quite the Hampton you’ve got there.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you!
1:57 Holy gods, man, I would wish to compliment thee on that longsword
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Hahaha, well thank you, though the cut of the trousers helps a bit 😉
@Mark723
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa Methinks the skill of the haberdasher had little to do with that...
@JoFourie
2 ай бұрын
This came up in my feed and after watching it I immediately subscribed. Amazing skill and can one place an order for one of your trousers?😉 Warmest greetings from South Africa.🇿🇦 Keeping an eye out for the next one.👌👌😊
@alesh2275
2 ай бұрын
6:56 ….
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@JoFourie Welcome, and thank you! I'm not doing any orders for clothes at the moment, but perhaps in the future. If so, I'll let everyone know on the community tab!
Fascinating and beautiful! You obviously have a great sense of history and historical accuracy, yet you also have a very beautiful modern sense of how to put a lovely piece of film together. Well done, and I look forward to more!
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm really glad you appreciate the historical accuracy AND the film-making ☺
Just found your channel. And have gone on a binge-watch for the last 30 minutes. You sir! Have committed a crime? It's a crime your videos are so soothing, informative & entertaining all in one.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Welcome, and thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos ☺
I like the holes in the old trousers! You don't see mending too often anymore, it's a shame.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Don't worry, I'll be mending the old trousers too and using them as work trousers ☺
Sounds amazing in your valley, abundant with life.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I am truly blessed to be among such birdsong every day!
Thank you for this wonderful channel bringing our heritage to life. The attention to detail and authenticity is what sets this apart. No power tools! Suggestions for a future production- please could you include making a hearth/fire, pottery, and perhaps some style II buckles or other metalworking?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
I'm happy to be able to share it with you all. I can definitely make videos on all of those in the future, they sound great!
I am so happy when I see young people like you digging into the old ways like this. I just found your channel and found your video compelling and relaxing. Took me to an ancient space which I really appreciate. One of the few times I sub on a first video. And yes, I agree with other women on this feed that you are a lovely young man. Blessed be.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope my videos inspire others to look into their own heritage as well!
I'm curious how warm it stays in your house with the open door and top.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Warm enough with the fire. Without? Not much warmer than outside haha!
Always informational and entertaining! Thanks for the video and the scholastic explanation.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the extra information!
There's something about that fox pelt on the bed that gives off a similar soothing feeling to that of a plush toy. And now I'm wondering if old saxon children (or even adults) would feel a similar comfort from those, or maybe even play with them...
@gesithasgewissa
6 күн бұрын
It's entirely possible! Straw dolls and wooden toys are quite commonly found throughout archaeological history.
Your videos are always wonderful relaxing treat, and on top of that I get to learn a lot of new things. Thank you for sharing.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy them, and learn something at the same time!
Always love watching your videos! I find them both calming and inspirational. If you have a brother he is extremely lucky to have you! And to follow on in the same “vein” as many other comments…that is one hell of a tallywhacker 💪
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Thank you my friend! I do indeed have a brother, he's the best! Ha! It runs it the family 😄
Some videos ago I asked about it and you replied that you also handcrafted your clothes! Left craving for it, but I thought it was too much to ask for! :) Thank you for this one! Great content as always!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
As promised! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I live near the Thorsberger Moor (about 11 km), and I have seen the trousers in the museum in Schleswig a few years ago :)
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Amazing, I would love to see them in person!
Omg this channel is so good for this fantasy I am working on. I cannot thank you enough. Seeing it brings it to life!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
That's awesome to hear, I'm glad it's inspiring!
Thank you for natural sounds ❤
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@debrapaulino918
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa looking forward to more from you. Can you describe the floor? It's earth but what about the raised walls? Maybe I have to look again.
@debrapaulino918
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissaHow did you learn to do all this and authentically?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@debrapaulino918 The walls aren't so much raised as the floor is dug in. It is a pit house, so the floor is around 20cm below ground level. The walls are formed of the sides of the pit and a hazel wattle wall which I will be covering with daub this summer. I mostly just taught myself, and have spent a lot of time over the past five years researching Anglo-Saxon history and archaeology ☺
Pretty much my new favorite channel!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Very glad to hear it, thank you!
I love this video. It feels like you are really "living" if that makes sense. It must feel amazing to wear something you made by hand, I wouldn't know where to start! I'm glad I watched this, I needed it. I want to learn how to make more things by hand because there is a sense of satisfaction in it. Proof that you did something. Man you are incredible at this, you inspire me to keep trying and keep learning, much love your way!
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. Making things by hand is really fulfilling. I wish you luck in your handcraft endeavours!
Truly Amazing, Best Channel On KZread In my opinion
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Another awesome relaxing video! Like always 🙂
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Such an awesome video. I can tell lots of time went into making the footage as well as the sewing (never mind the research!), so compliments all round for your excellent work.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
I really enjoy your channel! Thank you.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Keep up the great content dude. Really enjoying the journey.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Glad to have you along!
It must feel incredible the wear clothes you made yourself, much love!
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
It does indeed, thank you!
Thanks for the pattern and showing how its done, i really appreciate it!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. There's also lots more information and links in the description if you're interested!
The pants look very good, I will probably adjust them a bit and sew one for myself. Greetings and thanks for sharing.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
That's great to hear, good luck with the sewing!
Great video, such a well done presentation, I enjoyed it.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad to hear it.
This was cool to watch. Thanks for the video.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
In snow your hut looks even more beautiful than usual
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
It does, doesn't it?!
Another great episode! 💪
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Evan!
Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is so cool! I wish more places taught stuff like this - practical things, things our ancestors would all have had to learn something of in order to survive and function on the daily. We could all stand to have some more practical skills and connection to the processes that we so often only see the end result of. Your videos are educational, meditative and beautifully composed - thanks for sharing with us all!
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
It would be great if that was more wide spread. The closest I know of is the "folk schools" in Sweden and Norway, teaching heritage crafts and experimental archaeology. Thank you for the kind words!
Excellent instructions. Do you line wool pants with linen or wear linen underpants? Wool seems like it would be prickly. Thank you for posting this.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! They aren't lined, just pure wool. The wool is fairly soft, but I am quite used to scratchy wool by now haha
great work, as always, thanx a lot!👍
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Awesome work mate 👏
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
finely, a worthy sowing tutorial!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you find it useful!
beautiful vid - everything perfect and satisfying - the pace, surroundings, textures, sounds, subjects, music, silence, editing and ending - a meditation and quiet celebration of a life, and well lived - in the old ways - and beautiful balanced masculinity - thankful to the universe for you, and the mighty algorithm - subscribed
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Welcome! I am blessed to have such kind words from you and many others. Thank you.
Impressive! U do it all! Keep up the good work!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will!
Well honestly we all opened it because we saw a hot guy 😅
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
😆😆😆
Mé lícaþ wel se hosan...I like those trousers (literally, 'me please well the trousers). A beautifully made video, thank you.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Charles, I love the Old English phrasing!
@CharlesKS
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa I love it too. The trousers please me well, lol.
@AllotmentFox
2 ай бұрын
what's wrong with, 'ic licige tha hosan'? Even if you didn't want to say that I expect you didn't want to say, 'those trousers well like me'. Now I have shown my ridiculously pedantic colours trying to correct you in a dead language I am bound to be shot down in flames for my own amateurish efforts, I suspect for not knowing whether the early English would have called them/it trouser or trousers. Incidentally, my nan (a Berkshire woman) used the word 'hose' both for the single and plural. That word has definitely gone down here. Sadly, I might add.
It’s very interesting that so many of the rare textile finds from this era are in diamond or broken diamond twill. I’ve been doing some weaving on a table loom and made a broken diamond twill blanket/shawl/cloak/rectangle lol, based on a fragment from Sutton Hoo, and a scarf in regular diagonal 2-2 twill. The latter was easier, and I imagine that’s more true on a weighted warp loom. Next I’m going to try to weave cloth for a tunic, probably for a pattern that requires minimal cutting. Love these hose, such a great pattern and your hand stitching is much tidier than mine! You might need to find a wife though, or you’ll run out of hours in the day. Division of labour!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Hey, that's great to hear you're weaving historical fabrics. So cool! Broken diamond twill is very common. I've read that on a warp-weighted loom it can be set up with just two heddles. Good luck with your projects, I'd love to hear more about them. Haha, I do have a girlfriend, though I don't imagine she'd take kindly to sewing all day either. She keeps cows though and is incredible with animals.
@ek-nz
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa I’m really interested to see a warp weighted loom in action, especially to see how you can do a broken diamond twill with two (rigid?) heddles. A guy in my weaving class wants to try it, but will need to find the time and resources. I’ll let you know how my next weaving project works out :) In the mean time, let’s get some bread, beer and cheese happening! One cow (or sheep) should do you to start with, no?
@ek-nz
2 ай бұрын
I just looked it up on Wikipedia - they use heddle-rods with string heddles to create the shed. I will have to do some deep thinking to work out a threading pattern that would give you diamond twill with two heddle rods… or just ask my weaving teacher. Now I really want to try this! Also I did once make halloumi cheese and it was awesome, highly recommend if you have access to unhomoginised milk.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@ek-nz Oh awesome! I'm glad to have given you a rabbit hole to dive down haha 😄 Ah I would love to get some animals soon. Sheep are a potential choice, although realistically I don't have quite enough land. But we'll see!
Great work! Both sewing and videografing! Those trousers are neat. The design makes you twist your mind a bit when putting them together :) But the flexibility is great for such a tight fit. Sewing garments with needles and thread close to historical examples is quite interesting. For myself, I found out that wax is not only beneficial for the longevity of the seam but also helps the thread to survive sewing better.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Hrafn. Yeah, it was mind twisting enough to work out how to film it in a way that made sense haha! Oh, that's a good idea, I'll try the beeswax next time. You use that with wool thread as well as linen?
@HrafnirKrumr
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa I've used wax with linen and wool threads. I am just pulling the twisted thread on the wax bar until it is coated. I think wax helps to improve and keep the twist (which is very important for the thread). Maybe there is an impact on friction too, but I am not sure. I've used really bad quality thread once, it was tearing all the time and only wax allowed me to finish sewing.
Very cool!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks man!!
Muito legal! Parabéns! Boas vibrações!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I hope they come back in style!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
You'll see them in the 2024 summer catalogue I'm sure 😉
Yah the pants thats what we are watching😂
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
😆😆😆
@andresartavia5956
Ай бұрын
i mean, it almost poke my eye for a sec
@katrinamenzies9398
Ай бұрын
1:54 🥜🍆
Is there a book somewhere that shows the pattern and lay out? I am old enough it is somewhat difficult for me to absorb information as quickly as a video. I do enjoy watching the shows you make, i just understand drawings better.❤
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Very understandable! If you search Thorsberg trousers there are plenty of patterns and instructions online that you could print out. Unfortunately the best and most original articles, which are in books, are in German!
Oh my, such a wonderful place and time to visit. Love the trews - very neat stitching, and well-tailored. Did you hunt the fox that provided the pelt? And if so, how was it done? Your entire project fascinates and delights me! Thank you so much for posting again ❤
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! The fox I found dead by the roadside. While I do hunt for food, I would never hunt a fox or predator myself. She was so beautiful, I tried to honour her and give her pelt a new life at least.
@angelcollina
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa Oh what a shame that she was killed on the road. I do appreciate you honoring her in that way though. I’m ashamed to admit, at first I was a little concerned. (I’ve known too many bad sorts.) I’m so glad to see your respectfulness. Foxes are especially important to me.
Wonderful!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for this great work. Could you tell untill when were this type of trousers worn ?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Tight trousers like this were worn by the Germanic tribes during the Iron Age, adopted by the Romans in Northern Europe during the late Roman period and continued to be worn by most European cultures, along with hose, well into the high Medieval period.
Ve ry interesting. I used to be a fashion designer /pattern drafter so I was curious. TY for upload. Surprised scissors were used during medieval periods.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Cool! Thanks for sharing. Yes, these ones are based on Early Medieval scissor finds.
Beau travail!!!!!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
2:03 I am looking respectfully. ;>_>
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Haha, somewhat revealing I admit 😄
@Lukos0036
2 ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa I wont complain.
@angelcollina
2 ай бұрын
… ^///^
@melancholymelodies89
2 ай бұрын
I was not expecting there to be such ample... anatomy that the cloth needed to cover. 😅
@Lukos0036
2 ай бұрын
@@melancholymelodies89I was pleasantly surprised as well.
Really enjoyed watching this process :)
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear it!
Im in awe, this is awesome. That is all.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you very much!
Looking good. 😊
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Yes that amount of flexibility would require a bias cut fabric. Very cool video as am a sewer as well.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, I'm glad you read the description!
Looks good on you
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
MOST EXCELLENT !
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Hello! wow, I also grew up in a small village. and I worked a lot and helped my parents, animals in the garden. but what you are doing is different. I want to try it for a few days. I wish you more good work! good luck. I can't wait to watch your other videos. 👍🇭🇺🇩🇰🥰
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
That's great, thank you for sharing. And good luck with trying natural living!
@Csaba.TCsabi
Ай бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa thanks 😍👍
Very nice. And the pants too.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
😆 Thanks!
Cool, you've already told me about your trousers and now you made a whole video about the sewing process! It's amazing to see this recreation. I'm a little bit sad about the fox, though. Is it going to be a decoration to the house or you'll make some clothing item out of it?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
As promised! Thank you. The fox I found dead by the roadside, I would never hunt a fox or predator myself. She was so beautiful, I tried to honour her and give her pelt a new life at least. I will keep it as decoration I think.
Thanks!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mark!
Fascinating to watch and really terrific job… Any professional seamstress would be proud of that work :-)
@gesithasgewissa
12 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ppineault
11 күн бұрын
@@gesithasgewissa you’re very welcome 🤗
You should get big financial funding for such great projects! ❤
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I wish haha!
I honestly wish I knew about your channel sooner. I'm so impressed with your work and rebuilding history. I have to ask, do you plan on making your Saxon Pit-house self-sufficient in the near future? I would love to see you thrive in the elements that Saxon freedmen had to endure.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I'm about to start preparing the soil for sowing seed, so that's a start!
Nice new pair of trousers! How will you recycle the old ones? Will you preemptively strengthen the kneecaps with some extra fabric since that was the wear out point on your older pair?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'll still patch up and use the old ones for rough jobs like digging and bramble clearing. And I will patch and reuse the new ones as and when they need it too. Eventually, when they are too far gone, I cut them up to make socks and patches for other clothing.
No shot it's all handmade. Well there goes my previous question. Respect.
@gesithasgewissa
Ай бұрын
Ah, I just replied to your last comment haha! Well there you go 😄
Nothing like wearing a garment you’ve sewn yourself :)
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Indeed!
Nothing was easy in those days.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Very true.
Ya, it’s about the trousers.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
😄😄
fascinating
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
excellent
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
Very authentic. Your hand sewing is excellent and I really like the original needle and pins. Great camera work as well! The ground in your hut looks a little damp and cold. Didn’t they put rushes and grass mats down on the ground as insulation?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's drying out slowly, but I am thinking of laying down rushes or even wooden boards as flooring.
I was just looking into period appropriate needles and sewing supplies. I noticed the brass needle and I was very pleased! 😁 I don’t have any authentic reenactment programs around (I’m in an SCA barony, but authenticity is not strict) but I wanted to be able to continue my sewing on site with the proper tools. I have heard that brass needles hold a particularly sharp point. Did you find that to be true?
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Yes, they are very pretty little brass needles and pins. They do feel pretty sharp, and they are nice and fine too for detailed sewing.
A very beautiful video. Comfortable home. Good lighting. Nice trousers. I do wonder if they might be a little inconvenient when you drink a lot of beer? I'm old. I was looking for the escape hatch.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. No escape hatch I'm afraid, gotta drop 'em! 😄
@petehoover6616
2 ай бұрын
One other thing: you are so concentrated on making and modeling the house and the trousers that you don't appear to be aware that what you're showing us of yourself is quite pleasing to look at. The model for Michaelangelo's David was more self-conscious than you are. The lack of conceit in someone who is clearly pleasant to look up on is quite refreshing. No one ever told you you're sculpted? Perhaps building the house was what sculpted you. We're generally too polite to say it but you take our breath away. The sad thing is that those trousers will outlast your strong, youthful, vigorous image and in 10 years they won't fit anymore but they will still be strong trousers. (I sewed my own linen tunics. They were SOOO comfortable but eventually I split the side seams because I'm too good a chef.)
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
@@petehoover6616 Well, thank you. You are very kind! I'm honoured by such comparison to the classical. I suppose the house building and land work is very physical, especially with the axe. I don't do much else, apart from running occasionally. Haha, I am sad to hear that, I will try and stave off the ravages of age as long as I can, but I don't expect to be immortal. As you, I also like food!!
When I read the title of this video, I was expecting to see you scything flax or shearing sheep to make fabric, lol. This is difficult enough, so all’s well. 😊 P. S. I figured there were needles around at this time frame, but I don’t think I knew they had scissors. Learn something new every day!
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Ah, one day! Haha, I would love to build a loom and start weaving fabric. Yes, scissors and shears are actually a fairly common burial item. These scissors are based on a find from Birka in Sweden ☺
Hello, i like your new trousers. If i had been making them i would have made a second layer at the knee and reinforced the two layers with rows of stitching. I suppose you wanted to keep them truly authentic.
@gesithasgewissa
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. That's a good idea, but yes, authenticity is the priority for me. They will get their knee patches soon enough haha.