Owner of The Sempster, Bespoke Historical Clothing

My main focus is the period from the 13^th to the early 17^th century, making garments for working people, or those that need to have full freedom of movement. I have worked with jousters, archers, and fencers, who all need subtly different approaches.

Each garment I make is bespoke and handmade, fitted to the person it is intended for, and made with period appropriate sewing techniques. Each project has its own challenges, and I love the process from initial research through tailoring, fitting, and sewing to the finished garment.

I enjoy the challenge of recreating a specific garment or image, and teaching about historical sewing and tailoring techniques. I recently added talks about those topics to my repertoire, and am working on my first book, about clothing for commoners in the 1540s.

www.thesempster.co.uk