Early Medieval Braies | Clothing Tutorial

In this video we’ll cover how to make braies, a type of undergarment worn in medieval Europe, usually made from linen. We’ll cover how to take your measurements, drafts a simple pattern, cut & sew your braies, and some tips on belts. In another video, we’ll make a pair of wool hose based on textile fragments from Hedeby Harbour that will be worn with these braies. If you’d like to see more clothing tutorials for garments from the Hedeby Harbour settlement, or the Viking Age in general, visit our YouTube channel to watch each playlist. Visit for more information and clothing guides. Chapters 00:00 What are Braies? 00:56 Tools & Materials 03:06 Taking Measurements 04:15 Crotch Gusset 09:03 Construction 10:21 Hand Stitching 13:17 Making Belt Loops 19:23 Belt Fastening 22:18 Results