Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix explores some more 18th century history and makes a dressing gown (not actually a banyan, sorry about that) from an old IKEA duvet cover. Literally the most comfortable item of clothing I own.
Altair Tea: tabletopteas.com/product/altair
Costube Symposium Instagram: instagram.com/costubesymposium
Costube Symposium Facebook: facebook.com/events/450720179563652
2nd Annual Tournament of Defense: scuola-di-fabris.squarespace.com
Gracie Patten’s Banyan: youtu.be/FQqrU_I_z_A
SnappyDragon’s Banyan: youtu.be/NhSJugiyGRQ
Willoughby and Rose’s Banyan: youtu.be/EuYM9vCN5dg
Timesmith Dressmaking’s Banyan: youtu.be/uH-5f5SYw9Y
Neal Hurst’s Banyan Discussion: youtu.be/FirncEBmE-8
Tools Used
(All Amazon links are Affiliate links; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect your price)
Clear Quilting Ruler: amzn.to/3s3Foc9
Tailor’s chalk: amzn.to/3uy5t3n
Magnetic Seam Gauge: amzn.to/39pVG6Q
Tailor's Thimble (make sure to get the right size!): amzn.to/35v3zqs
Filming Equipment
Canon EOS M50 camera: amzn.to/2P9LdGe
Sony ZV-1 camera: amzn.to/35LFivW
Tascam Lav Mic: amzn.to/391z910
Editing Software: filmora.wondershare.com
Instagram: @opuselenae
Facebook: /opuselenae
TikTok: @opuselenae
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/opuselenae
Music Credits
Intro music: Teller of Tales
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Other music from Epidemic Sound (in order of appearance)
COMING SOON (I left my notes at home)
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix explores some more 18th century history and makes a dressing gown (not actually a banyan, sorry about that) from an old IKEA duvet cover. Literally the most comfortable item of clothing I own.
Altair Tea: tabletopteas.com/product/altair
Costube Symposium Instagram: instagram.com/costubesymposium
Costube Symposium Facebook: facebook.com/events/450720179563652
2nd Annual Tournament of Defense: scuola-di-fabris.squarespace.com
Gracie Patten’s Banyan: youtu.be/FQqrU_I_z_A
SnappyDragon’s Banyan: youtu.be/NhSJugiyGRQ
Willoughby and Rose’s Banyan: youtu.be/EuYM9vCN5dg
Timesmith Dressmaking’s Banyan: youtu.be/uH-5f5SYw9Y
Neal Hurst’s Banyan Discussion: youtu.be/FirncEBmE-8
Tools Used
(All Amazon links are Affiliate links; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect your price)
Clear Quilting Ruler: amzn.to/3s3Foc9
Tailor’s chalk: amzn.to/3uy5t3n
Magnetic Seam Gauge: amzn.to/39pVG6Q
Tailor's Thimble (make sure to get the right size!): amzn.to/35v3zqs
Filming Equipment
Canon EOS M50 camera: amzn.to/2P9LdGe
Sony ZV-1 camera: amzn.to/35LFivW
Tascam Lav Mic: amzn.to/391z910
Editing Software: filmora.wondershare.com
Instagram: @opuselenae
Facebook: /opuselenae
TikTok: @opuselenae
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/opuselenae
Music Credits
Intro music: Teller of Tales
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Other music from Epidemic Sound (in order of appearance)
COMING SOON (I left my notes at home)


![Can I Drape a Medieval Cote on a Dressform? Lets Find Out! [CC]
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix takes another step toward becoming the prettiest prince by making a masculine 14th century cote. Come join me as I take my brand new dressform for a spin and attempt to drape a medieval garment. And attempt might just be the operative word…
The Weeping Glass Teas (check back soon, the Necromancer tea is coming!): https://www.theweepingglass.com/shop/parlour-tea/9
Painted Sky Pottery (IG): https://www.instagram.com/paintedskypottery
PSP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paintedskiespottery/
Fabulous Fit Dressforms: https://fabulousfit.com/
Buttons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AvalonNatural
**Social Media**
Instagram: @opuselenae
Facebook: /opuselenae
TikTok: @opuselenae
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hyzAhakr46
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/opuselenae
Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3Olnr3V
**Mailing Address**
Opus Elenae
c/o Courtney
PO Box 170266
Austin, TX 78717
**Tools Used**
All sewing and filming tools can be found on my Amazon Storefront; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect your price. You can also find links to my tea accoutrements, including the honey grenade!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/opuselenae
**Music Credits**
Intro music: Teller of Tales
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
**Other music from Epidemic Sound (in order of appearance)**
The Guild of Unlikely Heroes by Christopher Moe Ditlevsen
Drömmaren by Sandra Marteleur
Lobster Polska by Rune Dale
Camp of No Return by Experia
Rural Scandinavia by Trailer Worx
Return to the Treetops by Jerry Lacey
As Loch Awe Weeps by Deskant
Eternal Brilliance by Deskant
Return Home by Moorland Songs
Castle Festivities by Bonnie Grace Can I Drape a Medieval Cote on a Dressform? Lets Find Out! [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z0boyQvvpcQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![Manuscript Challenge, Part 3: The Overdress [CC]
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix finally finishes a years-long project! Join me as I make a side-lacing cotehardie with painted heraldic sleeves to be the finishing touch on my Manuscript Challenge.
Old Toby Tea: https://tabletopteas.com/product/old-toby/
Bad Baroness Lacing Rings: https://badbaronessbuttons.myshopify.com/collections/hooks-and-lacing-rings/products/12mm-silver-color-solid-metal-lacing-rings-not-jump-rings-100-pack
**Social Media**
Instagram: @opuselenae
Facebook: /opuselenae
TikTok: @opuselenae
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hyzAhakr46
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/opuselenae
Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3Olnr3V
**Mailing Address**
Opus Elenae
c/o Courtney
PO Box 170266
Austin, TX 78717
**Tools Used**
All sewing and filming tools can be found on my Amazon Storefront; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect your price. You can also find links to my tea accoutrements, including the honey grenade!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/opuselenae
**Music Credits**
Intro music: Teller of Tales
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
**Other music from Epidemic Sound (in order of appearance)**
Lobster Polska by Rune Dale
The Dawning by Anna Dager, Hanna Ekström, and Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Folk Round by Mevin MacLeod (see above CC license)
Off To Battle by Walt Adams
Celtic Dream by Trabant 33
Where the Thistle Grows by Bonnie Grace
Forest Myths by Deskant
May You Have by Bonnie Grace Manuscript Challenge, Part 3: The Overdress [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBotD-staMY/mqdefault.jpg)