Morgan Donner
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I am Morgan Donner, a self-taught maker of historical garments. I originally started sewing as a teenager, taking in my several sizes too large t-shirts, and hemming pants that always seem to be too long. My first proper project was a vaguely medieval gown from a pattern. It somehow ended up several sizes too large. Isn’t that always the way it goes? Since those early endeavors, I’ve learned how to draft and drape my own patterns, seek out resources to research and study extant historical pieces, and approach dress creation with a sense of curiosity and wonder. I still love the rush of slowly realizing how a specific seam was put together, or finally getting the proportions correct after stubbornly creating countless mockups. I love researching new time periods and places, and I hope you will join me as I continue to discover the past through creation in the present.
What does a Medieval Zombie look like?
Morgan Donner · 149K views · 6 days ago
How to dye Words into Fabric (using leaves!)
Morgan Donner · 97K views · 1 month ago
Medieval Hidden Valley Ranch Nuns (yes, you read that correctly)
Morgan Donner · 232K views · 1 year ago
Making a Quick Medieval Dress! (cuz I wanna wear the cute hat that goes with it)
Morgan Donner · 71K views · 4 months ago
Building a "Reenactment" Camp Kitchen!
Morgan Donner · 54K views · 3 months ago
Making a thoroughly EXTRA Silk Jacket (based on an 18th Century original!)
Morgan Donner · 66K views · 5 months ago
(Mostly) Hand-sewing a cute Market-Stall style Canopy!
Morgan Donner · 39K views · 2 months ago
Simple 18th Century Jacket - How to make a pattern and sew
Morgan Donner · 60K views · 5 months ago
We made an 18th century dress while camping! (as hobbits)
Morgan Donner · 68K views · 9 months ago
Making A (Heraldic) Fur Coat for my Hairless Cat!
Morgan Donner · 93K views · 1 year ago
I made a 16th Century Inspired Rainbow Dress
Morgan Donner · 337K views · 5 years ago
Housebook Dress, Durer Gown, or Stehfaltenkleid - whatever you call it, I made one.
Morgan Donner · 154K views · 1 year ago
Dissecting the Medieval Bed (and making one *mostly* from scratch!)
Morgan Donner · 590K views · 3 years ago
How to Weave 15th c. Style // Unraveling the Mysteries of a Medieval Hem
Morgan Donner · 340K views · 5 years ago
Making Basic Medieval Underwear
Morgan Donner · 338K views · 7 years ago
Making a 15th Century Frame Purse (with reproduction fabric and pewter frame)
Morgan Donner · 143K views · 6 years ago
How to make your own Stays pattern off of Historical Originals
Morgan Donner · 116K views · 1 year ago
I tried "Sunprinting" on Fabric -- DIY CYANOTYPE
Morgan Donner · 344K views · 4 years ago
Organizing my craft room ... again!
Morgan Donner · 109K views · 8 months ago