Anna Malmborg & Willhelm Schutz. A Handbook for Men’s Clothing of the Late 15th Century. Historical Clothing from the Inside Out. ChronoCopia 2018 Softcover New Quarto 48 pp

A manual for anyone interested in the North European dress, including materials and cuts, of the period. The book gives an in-depth presentation of the male dress, from the breeches worn next to the skin, to the cloak and hat. In a plain, instructive way, the experienced authors put the male dress in its historical perspective, while also taking a closer look at its details. Apart from cuts, influences, choice of material, contemporary dyes and accessories are discussed. The manual is richly illustrated with modern drawings, as well as contemporary art and photos of reconstructions and finds. In short, a must-have for anyone who wishes to create their own 15th century wardrobe.

Anna Malmborg & Willhelm Schutz. Handbook for Women’s Clothing Late 15th Century. Historical Clothing from the Inside Out. ChronoCopia Publishing 2018 Softcover New Quarto 47

A manual for anyone interested in the North European dress, including materials and cuts, of the period. The book gives an in-depth presentation of the female dress, from the smock worn next to the skin, to the veil and kirtle. In a plain, instructive way, the experienced authors put the male dress in its historical perspective, while also taking a closer look at its details. Apart from cuts, influences, choice of material, contemporary dyes and accessories are discussed.

The manual is richly illustrated with modern drawings, as well as contemporary art and photos of reconstructions and finds. In short, a must-have for anyone who wishes to create their own 15th century wardrobe.

Peter Ahlqvist & Maria Neijman. Handbook Northern Europe 1360 – 1414 Women’s Clothing. Historical Clothing from the Inside Out. ChronoCopia 2025 Softcover. New Octavo 48 pp

Historical Clothing From the Inside Out – Women’s Clothing in Northern Europe 1360-1415, is a book for you who want to get a grip on the period’s clothes, materials, and cuts in Northern Europe. In this book, all parts of the woman’s dress are presented, from the smock closest to the body to the head-dress and overcoat. This deals not only with cuts on the most common garments, but also material selection, the colors of the time and accessories. The book contains modern illustrations, paintings from the time and photos of reconstructions and finds. In short, it is the indispensable helper for you who want to start creating your own wardrobe for the time period 1360-1415.

Mellgren, Nusse. Nalbindning : The Easiest, Clearest Ever Guide! ChronoCopia 2026 Softcover New Quarto 23 pp

Nålbinding is a very old technique for creating items of clothing and other textiles using a single needle and thread. It was laregely superceded by knitting and crochet, but has survived because of its amazing qualities when it comes to warmth and durability. Nålbinding can be dated back to the at least the Viking Age in Scandinavia, but some finds may date back even further on the continent. In this booklet you will be shown step by step instruction on simple nålbinding techniques. It is designed to be used while holding the needle and thread in your hand and following the instructions one step at a time.

Pasanen, Mervi. With One Needle : How to Nalbind. ChronoCopia Publishing 2026 Softcover. New Quarto 135 pp

Nålbinding, or Needlebinding, is an ancient method of creating textiles with a needle and yarn. Rows of stitches are made with a big, blunt, large-eyed needle, resulting in a firm fabric with a lively surface. Nålbinding technique dates back thousands of years, but it still has many contemporary uses. This book teaches you several Finnish Iron Age and medieval stitches and gives you a wide selection of instructions to mittens, socks, hats and scarves. Mervi Pasanen is a Finnish journalist, crafts specialist and an expert in ancient and medieval handicraft techniques.

John Sullivan. Russian Cloth Seals in Britain – Trade, Textiles and Origins. Oxbow Books. 2012. Hard cover/like new. Illustrated green cover with white lettering. Smudge inside back cover. Quarto. 176pp.

Susan Moller-Wiering. War and Worship. Textiles from 3rd to 4th-century AD Weapon Deposits in Denmark and Northern Germany. Ancient Textile Series #9 Oxbow Books 2011 Pictorial hardcover. Unused. Quarto 198 pp

John LaTorre. The Pavilion Book : A Guide to Buying, Maintaining and Living in a Medieval Style Tent. Dragonwing 2006 Softcover. Very Good Unused Octavo 160 pp

“Here, in one book for the first time, is your complete guide to buying, maintaining, living in a Medieval-style tent. The author, a professional tentmaker and long-time re-enactment enthusiast, tells you about–Choosing the best tent for your budget and needs–How to make your tent last longer and perform better–What you need to know about ropes and stakes –Cleaning your tent–Repairing your tent–Laying out your campsite for maximum comfort–Furnishing your tent–Painting your tentIncludes a section that gives the tentmaker information on:–Designing a tent–Choosing the right fabric for your tent–Choosing the right sewing machine and tools–How to sew seams, hems, and reinforcements–Choosing the right wood for tent poles–Making your tent more water-resistant and flame-resistant–Step-by-step instructions for making a simple but versatile sunshade.”