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Where to begin? New Kit in the working..
Sir Jason Simonds:
Well that is just a starting budget. Looking at starting my kit, $1000.00 is what I have available now to get going.
Ian:
--- Quote from: Squire Jason Simonds on 2014-04-29, 22:55:25 ---Well that is just a starting budget. Looking at starting my kit, $1000.00 is what I have available now to get going.
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Ah, well then I would advise starting from the skin outward, and beginning with a soft kit, and then arming garments, and then armor.
If you aren't afraid to sew, The Medieval Tailor's Assistant is a good resource for learning how to pattern, and has example garments broken out by time period.
Run a search on http://manuscriptminiatures.com/ and familiarize yourself with the typical fashions of the late 14th century, and if you want to make it nice an accurate, try to narrow down your preferences by geographic location and to within a decade or two.
For armor, do the same on http://effigiesandbrasses.com/.
Once you've got a good handle on the visual aesthetic of the late 14th century, then you can start some sewing projects or purchases depending on what you decide.
Sir Jason Simonds:
Yeah that is the plan. I am planning on making as much as possible as far as garments are concerned. Definitely need to get some more research done.
Sir William:
Oh boy, are you in for it Jason! ;)
At least you're approaching it w/a plan in mind...I think I'll cry if I ever sit down to tabulate just how much I've spent on weapons and armor since I started. Really cry. lol
Sir Jason Simonds:
Yeah, I don't think I have enough time to complete my kit by start of MD Faire but I'm gonna give it a go.
First I need to get busy on the Soft side of the kit, and start locating the rest to begin purchases.
Please feel free to leave links for items that you think will suit me for late 14th century.
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