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Armor for SwordChick
Sir Edward:
Nothing says love like a pair of jack chains? :)
Glad you liked them! Yes, I kept my mouth shut on that one. :)
Das Bill:
Well, then, happy Mother's Day! :)
Sword Chick:
fabrics-store.com just announced new colors and a sale on their heavy weight (7.1 oz) linen. Green! It's a sign that I need to get busy making an arming doublet. I have Period Patterns, No. 101, Medieval Military Garments. http://www.pillagedvillage.com/cart/images/bigpics/MP-101.gif
I was wondering if View III, slightly modified would be appropriate? (Eliminate the crotch flap, and fitted more closely.) Any other suggestions for modifications? Buttons or lace up?
Sir Wolf:
the crotch flap i think is for the hosen. i have this pattern, but admit I've never made anything but the surcoat with it. make sure you set the sleeves up high. tight in the arm pit, and rotate them a tad forward, given more fabric in the shoulder blade area of the arm pit. this should help when raising arms not to bring the waist line up. i made my arming doublet out of 1 layer of 5 oz red, and 3 layers of 5 oz white. then i used cotton toe to pad the breast and back and shoulder area. i should remake mine, but I'm too lazy heheh. also, think about if you area going to attach legs to them. that might make them longer. i now have to add some length to mine since i am changing things up and adding legs to my kit
Sword Chick:
It's funny, the crotch flap is for the jacket. View III is called "quilted short gambeson with crotch flap & long sleeves." ??? I do think I'll leave that part off though.
How long should I make it? The pattern has it stopping about mid-hip.
Sir Wolf, yours looks very nice! So I appreciate any advice you send my way.
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