Amie Sparrow
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Introduction - This wiki is under construction as of March 11, 2021
I joined the SCA in 2003 in the Kingdom of Atlantia. I wanted to become a great scribe and practiced for years. However, researching and sewing historically accurate clothing drew me away from the scribal arts (pun intended!). These days I spend most of my time sewing clothing and teaching a variety of costume-related subjects.
Heraldry
Vert, three sparrows and a chief engrailed argent. (August 2005)
Awards
- Mistress of the Laurel 2018 (Using the term Meisterinde)
- Companion of the Silver Heart 2017 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
- Companion of the Opal 2012 (Atlantia)
- Award of the Silver Nautilus 2012 (Atlantia)
- Award of the Silver Compass 2010 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
- Companion of the Pearl 2009 (Atlantia)
- Award of Arms 2003 (Atlantia)
- Companion of Saint Roch 2003 (Atlantia) (Stierbach)
Tidbits About Amie Sparrow
- My registered name is English but most of my research and reenactment is German.
- I wear German Peasant and German Landsknecht garb, occasionally Viking.
- I am currently focusing on making YouTube videos for garb classes to create a library of my knowledge.
A&S Philosophy
Have no fear. Try any art or science that you're interested in. Everyone starts as a beginner. Don't compare your efforts to the efforts of more experienced people. Compete against yourself, not others.
Service Philosophy
Everyone provides service in their own way. I believe that teaching is the biggest act of service that I can provide. I also sew garb for pro-bono for friends who provide a great deal of service to others.
Classes Taught
2021
- Anatomy of a Cranach Princess Dress, University of Atlantia, February 2021
- Making a Cranach Goldhaube, University of Atlantia, February 2021
- Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, University of Atlantia, February 2021
- What makes a Cranach Princess Dress, YouTube, February 2021
- Making a Cranach Goldhaube, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
- Women’s Cranach Hat Options Explained, A&S Night Barony of Tir-y-Don, January 2021
- How to Make a 16th Century German Goldhaube, YouTube, January 2021
2020
- Make a Thread Covered Button, YouTube, 2020
- Learn How to Make a Split Brimmed Cap, YouTube, 2020
- 16th Century German Women's Clothing, YouTube, 2020
- Make a 16th Century German Gollar, YouTube, 2020
- 16th Century German Peasant Outfit / Making a Simple Apron, YouTube 2020
- Learn About Trossfrou Sleeve Options, YouTube 2020
- How to Make a Flat-Felled Seam, YouTube 2020
- Make a Cloth Button, YouTube, 2020
2019
- Stuff here.
2018
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, used as Keynote speech for Embroidery Symposium.
2016
- Tudor Bonnet Make-n-Take, Stierbach Baronial Birthday, June 2016
- Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Pennsic 2016 Viking Wooden Handled Purse, Pennsic 2016
2015
- Anglo Saxon Ring Pouch, Battle on the Bay, September 12, 2015
- German School Sack, 1500s, Atlantian University, June 2015
2014
- Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Sergeants & Scholars, May 18, 2014
- Early 16th Century German Peasant Clothing, Barony of Isenfir A&S Gathering, June 22, 2014.
- Beginning Embroidery for German Garb based on the New Modelbuch of 1568, Night on the Town, Barony of Lochmere, 22March2014
2012
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Test Class, Sterling, VA February 2012
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, St. Anne’s Guild of Clothier’s Workshop, Falls Church, VA March 2012
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Dress University, 2012
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Atlantian University, June 2012
- Late 16th / Early 17th Century Embroidered Jackets, Pennsic 2012 (Saturday & Monday). Later published as a Compleat Anachronist.
- German Purses/Pouches 1500-1550, Pennsic 2012
2011
- Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Highland River Melees 2011
- Beautiful Bags from Basic Embroidery, Pennsic August 2011
- Manesse Codex Women’s Dresses 1304-1340, University of Atlantia, October 2011. Also published in Tournaments Illuminated.
- Manesse Codex Women’s Headwear 1304-1340, University of Atlantia, October 2011.
2004
- How to Cheat on Illumination if You Can’t Draw, University of Atlantia, Shire of Berley Cort, February 2004
Service
- A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate, March 2021
- KASF Competition Sponsor, Embroidery, February 2021
- Garb Triathlon Competition Sponsor & Judge at Crown Tournament, November 2014
- Judge at Garb Wars (Shire of Spiaggia Levantina), May 30-31, 2014
- Creator/ Moderator, Persona Pentathlon 2015 Facebook Group – I started this group to support, inspire and encourage artisans to participate in KASF Persona Penthathlon 2015.
- Barony of Stierbach Baronial Chronicler (March 2013 – March 2014)
- Dean of Costuming, Atlantian Academy of Rapier and Costume Symposium (52 hours of costume classes) (September 2013)
- A&S Coordinator, Stierbach Baronial Birthday (2013)
- A&S Coordinator, Defending the Gate (2012)
- Guildmistress, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2012 – June 2014), (2011-2021)
- Facebook Group Creator/Admin, Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers (June 2011 – February 2021)
- A&S Coordinator, Kingdom of Atlantia 30 Year Celebration (2011)
- Saint Anne’s Guild of Clothiers, Member (2009 – 2021)
- Barony of Stierbach Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences (2010 – 2012)
- Barony of Stierbach Baronial A&S Champion (2010)
- Scroll Coordinator, 12th Night (2009)
- 12th Night Scroll Coordinator, Atlantian 12th Night (2005)
- Scribe, Barony of Stierbach Scriptorium (2003-2007)
- Deputy Autocrat, Holiday Faire (2003)
Arts and Sciences Displays and Competitions
- March Kingdom Arts and Sciences Display
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Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire -
Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire -
Cranach Princess Dress, early 16th century, Holy Roman Empire
Garb Donations for 2021
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Goldhaube made from silk taffeta for Baroness Genefe -
White Goldhaube for Baroness Karin -
Goldhaube made from silk sari for Baroness Esperanza -
Silk over silk goldhaube for Baroness Esperanza
Selected Garb from 2020
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Sideless Surcoat made from Sartor fabric
Selected Garb for 2015
- Winner, Tempore Atlantia at 12th Night (German Jacket), January 2015
- Queen Esa's Gollar, August 2015
Selected Garb for 2011
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Masters of the University of Atlantia (2008)
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