The Armour Archive

Charlotte J

A lovely site, decent weather, hospitable people, good wine, good cheer, fine fighting. The threat of bad weather or muddy field probably kept some people away, which, I imagine, actually made for more fun. The largest threat to the success of a Pas is to be doomed by too much popularity. I don't m...

Charlotte J

A lovely site, decent weather, hospitable people, good wine, good cheer, fine fighting. The threat of bad weather or muddy field probably kept some people away, which, I imagine, actually made for more fun. The largest threat to the success of a Pas is to be doomed by too much popularity. I don't m...

Charlotte J

I have to agree with Norman about the historical aspects of what the Apprentice/Master relationship is in regard to Guilds/Fraternities. You learn the same craft, so I can see why that would be confusing to have an apprentice learning a different craft. Oh, yeah, I see Norman's point. But that's no...

Charlotte J

I have three kids' clothes links on this page: m The most appropriate thing for a baby of that size is to swaddle her, but not all babies want to be swaddled, or swaddled while they're awake. Otherwise, I dressed the boys in a plain linen shirt, and a pretty simple gown. I used the Herjolfsness gown...

Charlotte J

Black Swan Designs wrote:Yeah, they're expensive, but they're worth every penny.

I'll also mention that I make Jeff buy his hose from HE. Yeah, I sew, but I don't sew what I can buy, since my sewing list is so long. Worth it.

Charlotte J

Sebastian K wrote:Char, can I be your kid for a year or two? Amazing work, as usual!

Sure, but then you have to pose for pictures with your shirt off!

Charlotte J

Thanks!

I should have mentioned that the braies are a soft wool twill, not linen. I made them after I read about the wool braies in the Hull finds.

Charlotte J

My son, Henry, age four, dressed in the style of the 15th century, from the skin out (no un-toward nudity). Oh, and he still likes wearing "dresses" as he calls them. He loves "camping" and therefore loves the "re'nacting clothes" that go with them. We start with braies...

Charlotte J

So he is aprenticed in SCA-politics? Then the laurel is not a craft mastery but a mastery in SCA-politics? From an historical point of view, I completely understand what you're saying. We also tend to take grown adults as apprentices, as well, not young impressionable kids wanting to learn a trade....

Charlotte J

Better yet: m You really can't go wrong getting them from Gwen. These have a bit of stretch to them, and you'll be able to move quite well. That'll help with fit, too. If they seem expensive, think about how much time you'll save not dealing with sewing, when you've never sewn before. You've said th...

Charlotte J

Aaron, did you like any of what I posted in the comment above? It's hard to tell with colors on a computer monitor, but your guess is as good as mine.

Any one of those would be a good choice for you. Same thing I'd tell you on the phone.

Charlotte J

It certainly sounded beautiful. I'm still working on my hosen and arming coat. Without adjusting the fabric underneath that supports the armour, I really can't readjust the armour... Tonight Maureen and I will call Charlotte and ask (beg) for help with ordering fabric. My previous experiences mean ...

Charlotte J

I wish I had taken some video. The pictures don't show how delightfully bouncy she was!

(Her HAT, people!)

Charlotte J

Er, I'm not sure if these facebook albums can be shared with people not on her contact list, I do know that you have to be logged in:

http://www.facebook.com/#/album.php?aid ... 1122415161

Rapier happened too:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1 ... 248&page=1

Another FB album:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1 ... 118&ref=nf

Charlotte J

Baron Eirik wrote:I'm kinda thinking the whole peerage aspect of the SCA has been flogged enough in other threads that we really don't need to go there too much here.

Oh, but it's been a while!

Yeah, you're right. I don't particularly want to argue about any of it.

Charlotte J

All the Laurels I know are highly skilled in their area of preference and usually demonstrate competency in a variety of fields. I don't know a single one (in my own kingdom at least) who doesn't have the skill level to deserve the elevation. I know Jeff took down his comment, but I do want to expl...

Charlotte J

More pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wmorgenste ... 682989973/

A lot of fighting pics, and pics of the procession.

Charlotte J

Oops, I posted a pictures thread over at Interpretive Re-Creation. I just have my pics up, which are mostly of ladies hats, but I'm hoping that others will post pics there as well.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=107876

Bryce, mind if I post your link over there as well?

Charlotte J

Hey mods, if this belongs in OT better, please move it. This weekend, the Barony of Ponte Alto in the Kingdom of Atlantia, held the The Tournament of the Lily , a 15th c. themed Pas d'Armes. I think this event was one of the highest concentrations of well-dressed, common period attendees. This was a...

Charlotte J

It says suiting, but it also says flannel: m Oooh. I LOVE this, but again, it *might* be suiting. Looks like they name everything suiting. m Tan, with a touch of lycra. Normally I'd scream to stay away from lycra, but it might help you. m You could always dye this! m Gorgeous colors, you just might ...

Charlotte J

- "joke" garb worn over and over. Everything from chili pepper covered cotton pants to Hawaiian print tunic, which was funny once for the ball with the Hawaiian theme at Pennsic/Gulf Wars/Lilies etc. but should not comprise one's actual kit. This! Hawaiian garb was funny once or twice, bu...

Charlotte J

What color family do you want?

Charlotte J

bblack flannel is from www.bblackandsons.com. It's great wool, and I recommend it for just about anything. Except that more than one person has had it blow out on them. Here is the list of fashion fabrics club wool flannels: m Some people have had problems with FFC wool not being 100% when advertise...

Charlotte J

We'll be there as spectators, naturally. I'm really looking forward to it, not just from the martial point of view, but it should be visually a great event. Everybody has been putting together great outfits, hats, and the like.

No consort? What, you think there won't be any women there?

Charlotte J

Wow, looks great!

Tasha, you and I are lucky because we already both have failry high foreheads. Not like a 15th century lady, that's for sure, but we wouldn't have to pluck as much as some!

I do know somebody who plucked her forehead to get the look. She's a crazy lady.

Charlotte J

Did you buy the wool flannel from FFC? Why don't you post the link here if you're still debating?

Charlotte J

WRT your phone call. I'm in the car so I hope this'll do. Go to the heavy wool fabrics thread and look at the links provided there. Al. Of those sellers also have flannel. Trowbridge caters to reenactors. Bblack flannel has a chronic problem ripping in the crotch for some people. Best luck.

Charlotte J

I will be buying wool from LH type people at G Street Fabrics. There might be a few LH people working at G-street, but it's not a store that specifically caters to reenactors. When do you need these? While G street occasionally has sales, they're not usually the cheapest option. Flittie has probabl...

Charlotte J

Er. Use wool.

Charlotte J

Are you using bblack and sons wool flannel? They always rip out in the crotch. Reinforce that area well. Don't just do one row of stitches and call it good. A general rule of thumb - the closer the seam is to your joint, the better it will move. So if it's not right up against your body, it's going ...

Charlotte J

James -- crepe isn't a knit; it's a weave made of threads that are unevenly spun, which gives it the knobbly appearance that it's known for. I'm not a textile expert so I'm not certain why it's so verboten, but I suppose someone who has studied the topic more might be able to cite why the unevenly ...

Charlotte J

Wow, it looks great! I can't wait to see it on you.

Charlotte J

This is somewhat off the topic, but what sort of wool should I be looking for in order to make a cotehardie/GFD? I *really* want to do a skin-out outfit appropriate to that timeframe, with a linen-lined wool dress. I figure the wool should be lighter weight, but I don't know what terminology to loo...

Charlotte J

There's an example in one of the Museum of London books (I think in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1843832399?ie=UTF8&tag=suggestion-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1843832399">Textiles and Clothing</a> but possibly <a href="http://www.amazon.co...

Charlotte J

Ok, this is funny. It all comes full circle. That "fellow on the Medieval Woodworking list" was Jeff J, who was totally geeking out on the site after looking at www.larsdatter.com and searching deeper into some of the links.

Re: A fine event

Re: A fine event

How a Boy Shall be Dressed at his Ease

Tournament of the Lily Pictures

Re: Long..umm wiell things... off the arm of a cotehardie...