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Sir Patrick

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Useful Resource
« on: 2015-06-12, 03:18:59 »
Came across this earlier today. Looks like it could come in handy for living history. http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Tailors-Assistant-2nd-1100-1480/dp/0896762955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434119250&sr=8-1&keywords=medieval+tailor%27s+assistant

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EDIT EDIT by Sir Patrick: Added Amazon link to purchase copywrited material.
« Last Edit: 2015-06-12, 14:33:31 by Sir Patrick »
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Re: Useful Resource
« Reply #1 on: 2015-06-18, 15:44:42 »
I think Sir Douglas has this?
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Re: Useful Resource
« Reply #2 on: 2015-06-18, 16:48:10 »
I own the older edition (the 2nd ed just came out a couple weeks ago).  It's an awesome resource.  It goes through a lot of the basics and covers virtually every layer of garment a person could want.  Anyone willing to give sewing their own historical clothing a shot should start with this book.  I still refer to it all the time.
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Re: Useful Resource
« Reply #3 on: 2015-06-19, 01:01:01 »
me too

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« Reply #4 on: 2015-06-19, 02:30:52 »
That looks like an excellent Father's Day present for myself!
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Re: Useful Resource
« Reply #5 on: 2015-06-19, 19:50:26 »
I have the old edition, too. I wonder how much has been updated and if it'd be worth buy again...when it goes on sale. ;)
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