Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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![Susan Sto Helit Shirtwaist: An Edwardian Hogswatch Cosplay [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x_Styb7zUEw/mqdefault.jpg "Susan Sto Helit Shirtwaist: An Edwardian Hogswatch Cosplay [CC]
IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix departs from her medieval niche in order to pattern test an Edwardian shirtwaist, and also celebrate Hogswatch by dressing up as Susan sto Helit. Remember that there is light in the darkness of winter, and that the best fantasy stories help us all be better people.
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**Social Media**
Instagram: @opuselenae
Facebook: /opuselenae
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**Tools Used**
(All Amazon links are Affiliate links; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect
your price)
Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3EFcuoV
Cutting mat: https://amzn.to/3lWqUJQ
Yellow Tape: https://amzn.to/3BGYXvF
Clear Quilting Ruler: https://amzn.to/3s3Foc9
Tailor’s chalk: https://amzn.to/3uy5t3n
Frixion Heat Sensitive Pens: https://amzn.to/3kYUcHt
Magnetic Seam Gauge: https://amzn.to/39pVG6Q
Tailors Thimble (make sure to get the right size!): https://amzn.to/35v3zqs
Guggenheim (GOTH) Shears: https://amzn.to/3rjHzeb
**Filming Equipment**
Canon EOS M50 camera: https://amzn.to/2P9LdGe
Sony ZV-1 camera: https://amzn.to/35LFivW
Tascam Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/391z910
Editing Software: Premiere Pro
**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)**
Calcifer by Jon Börk
Kingdom of Baghk by Vusal Zeinalov
Out the Window by Wendel Scherer
Ghost of the Hour by Mike Franklyn
The Riddle by T. Morri")
![Can I Drape a Medieval Cote on a Dressform? Lets Find Out! [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z0boyQvvpcQ/mqdefault.jpg "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…
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Buttons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AvalonNatural
**Social Media**
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Facebook: /opuselenae
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**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")
![Manuscript Challenge, Part 3: The Overdress [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBotD-staMY/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.
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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")
