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13th and 14th c. Kits
Sir Ulrich:
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SNMC7108BK&name=13th+Century+Gambeson+%2D+Black
That one should work, I got an arming cap made by the same company and they dont use poly in their stuff only all natural materials. You could go the custom route but thats gonna cost at least 200 bucks as thats the amount I payed for mine.
scott2978:
And I'd add that if you're at all handy with a needle, you could even make your own custom fitted gamby for well under 100 bucks.
Aiden of Oreland:
--- Quote from: Sir Ulrich on 2014-02-22, 06:16:54 ---http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SNMC7108BK&name=13th+Century+Gambeson+%2D+Black
That one should work, I got an arming cap made by the same company and they dont use poly in their stuff only all natural materials. You could go the custom route but thats gonna cost at least 200 bucks as thats the amount I payed for mine.
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Nice find as usual Sir Ulrich :)
--- Quote from: scott2978 on 2014-02-22, 06:40:59 ---And I'd add that if you're at all handy with a needle, you could even make your own custom fitted gamby for well under 100 bucks.
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Ya, custom is usually incredibly cheaper, higher quality(if you do it right), and is the perfect fit for your body. But because of school, I don't have thebtime until the summer. Well, I suppose I could always wait till the summer to make the following: underwear(braies and shirt, chausses, gambeson, and arming cap.
But thats the thing scott, im startig out with easy projects, such as a surcoat, to get a good grip on using a needle and making these type of projects. Eventually I plan to have a fully custom, hand made, kit using all medieval methods. Maybe even have my own little forge and workshop ::) but anyway i want you all to know im not looking for costume cheap products. Actually, scott, would you happen to know how to make one? Let me add that if anyone has any knowledge or instructions on how to make anything for my kit i would MOST grateful. I know how to make a surcotte but thats about it. Im taking notes as we speak.
Sir James A:
Custom is usually cheaper - if you do it yourself
Custom is usually more expensive - if you commission it from someone else
Very important distinction :)
If you want to make a gambeson / arming garment, you can buy a pattern for it for about $25 (Charles de Blois Pourpoint).
Surcoats are pretty easy - I'd wager there are some patterns floating around.
Aiden of Oreland:
--- Quote from: Sir James A on 2014-02-23, 04:52:50 ---Custom is usually cheaper - if you do it yourself
Custom is usually more expensive - if you commission it from someone else
Very important distinction :)
If you want to make a gambeson / arming garment, you can buy a pattern for it for about $25 (Charles de Blois Pourpoint).
Surcoats are pretty easy - I'd wager there are some patterns floating around.
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This is what i was given when discussing my heraldic design. The only thing I don't know how to do is put in an inside liner that is going to be green. http://cottesimple.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/draft_and_sew_a_surcotte.pdf
I almost forgot!! Im going to need a good, double wrapped, belt for my kit! I know by-the-sword has one that is pretty nice. I am planning to by Iron cross pewters for it. I want this because my heraldry has 3 Iron crosses on a chief. This is the belt: http://www.by-the-sword.com/p-5646-double-wrapped-sword-belt-200208.aspx
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