The Armour Archive

Muriel

Hey There Tasha!!!

IDK ... I like Russian Sable and Fox for added warmth!! (I'll have to dig out the Russian Silver Fox collars and my Artic Fox Hat ... Those kept me VERY warm in Moscow!)

Muriel

AHHH Char!!!

"Pliable" that was the word I was looking for! xoxo

Muriel

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150302415102138&set=t.645074172&type=3&theater hope this link works. LOL! I've never made the giornea - but I have made a gamurra (photo credit: our own Miss Tasha!!) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=105978642762322&set=a.105978596095660.12751.1000005...

Muriel

Mistress Kamilla von Anderlecht (of Haus Von Halstern) really came up with a beautiful reproduction of these garments (gamurra and Giornea). I will look for a pic of her in her garments. She unlocked the mystery about 10 years ago. The giornea is a lot easier to make than you might think. Really a L...

Muriel

You would be better off not lining it all. Fake fur just doesn't come close to the feel and hand of real fur. Fake fur is (generally) too thick, too 'deep', and too stiff. Real squirrel is quite ... I am having a hard time coming up with the right word ... soft ... almost thin?? (the skin is quite t...

Muriel

I would never use rabbit, if I can help it. It doesn't work the same as squirrel. And it sheds like a son-of-a-gun. I would Strongly suggest you pick up the book, "English Fur Trade in the Later Middle Ages" by Elspeth Veale. Tasha turned me onto that book many, many moons ago. I think it will answe...

Muriel

the interior of the cloak on the standing person is fur. The triangular dark spots are a contemporary convention for depicting fur. it depicts a pelt that has been slit up the back, allowing a full, complete, uncut white belly fur edged in the darker back, side fur. (hoping that makes sense)

Muriel

For Tom's doublet, I did indeed use 100% cotton batting (purchased at a Joann Fabrics). After the initial pattern drafting, Tom and I met 3 more times to refine the padding and fitting of the doublet. When we worked on the padding, there was a linen lining piece on Tom's chest. Onto this, I layered ...

Muriel

Thanks so much for taking these pictures, Tasha!! I really learned so much from these projects. And sorta can"t wait to do more! (including all hand-sewing...it"s really cathartic!). Lol!

Muriel (aka Greta)

Muriel

Happen to know an estimated weight limit for these chairs? The dimensions of the Regular sized X-chairs (stools) are: 23 inches wide 22 3/4 inches tall 9 1/4 inches deep The seat itself is: 8 inches deep 12 3/4 inches wide The regular chair (per my engineer and his calculations) should hold approx....

Muriel

Once again - these X-Chairs are available for shipping before Pennsic. The X-Chairs were inspired by various 14th & 15th Century illuminations. They are made from either Red or White Oak and finished with Linseed Oil. Here is a pic of the main inspiration: http://www.argentneedle.com/images/Manuscri...

Muriel

Not according to Janet Arnold!!

ewww .... (lol!)

Thank you Sha-ul and Baron Eirik

Muriel

Karlstein Castle is only a short train ride out of Prague. I highly recommend going there - (but make arrangements several days in advance to get the more in-depth tour).

and ... garnets .... Garnets .... GARNETS!!! are my ... I mean ... Your Friend.

Muriel

For more info on the full outfit, just in case you don't have Janet Arnold's amazing book. The extant garment is from @ 1570's - German. It is made of black velvet with stripes of black silk satin sewn all around. There are 3 rows of black cording sewn to most of the silk stripes (some have 4 rows)....

Muriel

I've also seen where the pippi has been tied into a hangman's noose.

Seeing that pleases me.

hehe

Muriel

Alrighty, I'd be very interested to see how folks have executed the men's cotehardie padded chest effect. Do you tuck a pad between the garment and the lining? Is it a separate piece that could be worn with different cotes? I haven't personally seen much of this style attempted, but it's so widespr...

Muriel

I will be teaching the draping of this style of hood this year at Pennsic for the first time. This was the first time I had made this and I LOVE it!!

Muriel

Another member of Haus von Halstern was elevated to the Order of the Pelican two weeks ago in the Kingdom of Aethelmarc at the Passing of the Ice Dragon. (SCA) This outfit is based on a garment in Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion" c1560 - 1620. This was group project that followed very closely th...

Muriel

A member of Haus von Halstern (SCA) was elevated to the Order of the Laurel at Aethelmarc's Passing of the Ice Dragon two weeks ago. To honor the event, he was given the following outfit. This was made using Tasha's/"Tailoress" Charles de Bois pattern (currently available on LuLu). I used the size 4...

Muriel

I've made the CdB two times now, using Tasha's pattern. It is hands-down, the best pattern I have ever used (including mundane sewing). Here are a couple of pics of the latest one I made (used in a Laurel elevation 2 weeks ago at the Ice Dragon event in Aethelmaerc). FYI - the base garment took 3 ho...

Muriel

OK, so I am satisfied that SCA-style "trim on the edge" isn't the historical way to go...what about embroideryapplique on say, hoods? I'm looking for a reason to do some garb enhancements (not wanting to be "plain" for lack of knowledge), but if decorative needlework is not widely done for the 14th...

Muriel

To Effingham: if you mean the type of hood I made â€“ we could â€œtalkâ€

Muriel

Thank you Kazimir! This style of applique is a fast way to embellish 14th c style clothing. If the hood had been done in split stitch/stem stitch etc - the time probably would have been closer to 500 hours or more! I will be teaching a "How to do this applique" class at Pennsic this year. Kits will ...

Muriel

Thank you to all. I had a wonderful time doing it (I even got to design it). It felt so satisfying to see how much could get accomplished in one day! Iâ€™m also working on a Laurel hood for another friend. I really need to force myself to get it done. I Like deadlines!!! To Derian â€“ Love your hood...

Muriel

I spent anywhere from 10 to 15 hours a day embroidering the various elements. My hubby and I power-watched LOST Seasons 1-2. LOL!

Muriel

At the request of Sir Yngvar on the occasion of his lovely Lady, Countess Caryl's, elevation to the Order of the Pelican - the following hood was created for her. The hood is made from 100% red wool, lined in a gorgeous blue/white shot silk. Each element was designed from 14th Century extant embroid...

Muriel

It looks like I only have Red Oak Chairs available now (it turns out all of the white oak was sold out this summer). The Regular size (pictures shown) have 5 'slats' on each side. Price $130 The XL size is exactly the same Except there are 7 'slats' on each side. Price $170 Also - the woodworking fr...

Muriel

Christian Darmody wrote:Wow,
if i knew you were selling them when I met you at Ponte Alto's Lillies Pas I would have bought 2.

Do these get made in batches? I would like 2 in white oak.

Christian Darmody

I will check to see if I have any of the white oak left. I'll post stock levels tomorrow.

Muriel

Where these the same that you had at the AA Houch at Pennsic this year? who made the Tressle (sp?) legs for the tables? Thanks, C Yes, these were at the AA Houch this summer. The Trestle tables/legs were not made by me. I would need to look to find out his name (although maybe someone else might ha...

Muriel

I will be attending the SCA event: Birka in the East Kingdom the last weekend in January. I will not be merchanting - however, I will have several of my X-chairs there. If any would like to purchase while I'm there, please let me know. Here are some pics: http://www.argentneedle.com/images/Side%20Vi...

Muriel

If you peruse Carolyn Priest-Dorman's website - you will find an informative article on Men's clothing (and lots of other Viking-stuff). There is a mention of a Jacket (wrap-around coat w/sleeves - no fastening) found in Hedeby that had fake fur made from wool. this decorative edging was along the b...

Muriel

Mark Vier wrote:Are vikings invited? Just curious.

We, the Company of Saint Michael's, welcome all comers. Japanese, Norman, and Viking alike.

We do, however, reserve the right to try and turn you to the side of Light . . . the one TRUE Century (and leave those Darkened Ages behind!)

Muriel

Having no Lady to inspire me to such deeds, I shall attend as a spectator to witness deeds of such honour and courage as to serve as my inspiration for all other deeds and tourneys at the great contest known as Pennsic. If you do wish to fight, I am confident that there will be lady spectators who ...

Muriel

Are there fighters or spectators on the Archive, who plan to attend (providing no conflicts)? It would be wonderful to know who we can expect to see.

We do plan to have a sunshade or two for spectators.

Muriel

First: I need all to know upfront - Tasha and I are really, good friends (rather BFF's) Second: I am trying to be as Fair and Unbiased as possible. In fact, knowing Tasha as well as I do, I might even be harder, as my expectations are really high! Third: I've paid for my pattern - just as anyone els...

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Re: La Belle Compagnie in the early 15th century...

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Re: X-Chairs available before Pennsic

X-Chairs available before Pennsic

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Re: Anything to see in Prague?

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Re: Padded Chests--Men's Cotehardies. How?

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Re: My Charles de Blois pattern is available for sale again!

A 14th C-style Hood with applique embroidery

Red Oak

X-chairs available for sale at East Kingdom event: Birka

Fake Fur in the Viking Age

REVIEW: Tasha's Charles de Bois Pourpoint Pattern