OK then, if the books I own aren't good sources of info for accurate costuming, what are some good sources, short of a trip to a museum in Europe?
Not that I'd mind going, but the finances just aren't there, y'know?

Reyne

Again, my limited source for that back is a Herbert Norris book, plus, the Wingeo patterns. The woman who makes the Wingeo patterns swears she's done tons of research on the Bliaut, but my guess is she's using the same books that I"m using. [ Though, I'm wondering where you found evidence for the gi...

Well, having used both patterns, and done some serious personal research on the topic, I have found several things. First, the hip girdle is not a corset, and not boned. it's usually made of a heavy fabric, like velvet, and quilted. Then eyelets are sewn into the edges (like the front of a cotehardi...

Greetings! I have made several Bliauts, and they are not for beginner's! There is actually a company (Wingeo) that has 2 different patterns for this outfit. They can both be found at
http://patternsoftime.com
Catalog page 41.

Enjoy!

Reyne