Braies & Breeches

Many SCA people use the term "smalls" to refer to children, as in "I was busy looking after my smalls so I missed the tournament." Many other SCA people find this usage irritating, and say things such as "Smalls were, in period, underclothes -- not children." This article attempts to clear up the confusion and find out if "smalls" was used in period, and if so, what it really meant.

How to make 15th century short braies or long braies.

The construction of braies, in three easy steps.

13th century illustrations of men's braies.

Patterns for the layers and accessorie s for a man's 14th century outfit, including braies, hose, a coif, a hood, and a pouch.

Patterns based on extant 16th & 17th century examples: an Italian lady's undergarment, and an undergarment worn by Charles II of England.

For 15th century men.

A pattern for boxer-style braies, similar to 14th century examples.

An excellent paper on Braes, Hosen/sock s, and shirts from the Maciejowsk i Bible. Contain extant images and in cases multiple possible patterns of constructi on.