The Armour Archive

Charlotte J

I am one of those people that needs instructions written for dummies on garb. The only thing I am wondering though is whether or not things need to be constructed differently if you plan on using buttons instead of lacing. Keep in mind, also, that buttons on a supportive garment might be unworkable...

Charlotte J

[quote="Aaron"]Iâ€™m sewing up 15th Century hosen, doublet, chaperone and arming coats.

One pair of hosen and arming coat are for my cap-a-pie suit

The other pair of hosen, arming coat, chaperone and doublet is for my â€œlight-flight-fightâ€

Charlotte J

Since I started this thread, I won't feel weird letting folks know that I also have a photo-essay on making fitted dresses on my site. I don't have all the end-to-end construction info that Charlotte has, however. For any ladies considering late 14thc or early 15th, Western Europe, it cannot hurt t...

Charlotte J

Basically everything. >_< Since I'm shifting to the 14th century I need girl clothes and clothes for in armor. Unfortunately I have no idea how to make the dresses so I am stuck waiting for people who are gonna help me to have free time. Isabella, I have step by step instructions for creating a 14t...

Charlotte J

Jeff Jâ€™s Albion sword cut our wedding cake, and itâ€™s still looking good! Heâ€™s just very particular about cleaning them immediately afterwards. The one yesterday was an A&A sword. No reason you need to go with stainless. Weâ€™ve cut lots of veggies (pumpkins, usually) and milk jugs.

Charlotte J

I know they will be pretty baggy. I did a mock up of a different pattern before I bought this book that was too tight and did not look right. I was just curious about that specific pattern from the book, if any had tried it. Out of the patterns I have found scouring the internet it looks like it is...

Charlotte J

[quote="Aaron"]

My son needs to write the definition of â€œnoâ€

Charlotte J

Guys - knock it off. If the other guy is being a dick, leave it. Usually, words speak for themselves. Back to Spain - There's even an extant early 14th century dress floating around out there, but not much research on it in English. Sounds like a project waiting to happen. The reconstruction/restora...

Charlotte J

Why don't I just do this... Yeah, I know this isn't the recipe that anybody I know has used, but in the meantime, it might be interesting: http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/ChocolateMuseum/20090603_054_small.sized.png http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/ChocolateMuseum/20...

Charlotte J

Baron Alejandro wrote:But brother Alexandre, where you stand & sit?

InsaneIrish wrote:
You want the actual drink or the recipe and article?

Both, if possible! Recipe, if I must choose.

Check my most recent LJ post with pics from the Chocolate Museum. I have a poster with the Spanish recipe, and one with the Aztec recipe.

Charlotte J

If nothing else, the Spanish had chocolate. That's enough, right there. Have you had pre-16th chocolate? I mean, I like it lots, but it ain't to everyone's taste what likes chocolate normally... Actually, I have (a friend did it for an A&S entry). And I just visited the Chocolate Museum in Brug...

Charlotte J

Spain is awesome. I have several friends with Spanish personas, and one of these days they're going to convert me.

If nothing else, the Spanish had chocolate. That's enough, right there.

Charlotte J

Good point, brewer!

Hey Aaron - check your PMs. Can you come down on Sunday? We're having open sewing day/workshop.

Charlotte J

I'll go out on a limb here and say body type almost doesn't matter. Due to the smoothing, corset-like effect of the dress, you can be a svelte little thing like Countess Gwen or a hundred pounds overweight and you still look damn good to me. My wife went to someone's cotehardie class up north somew...

Charlotte J

BTW - I'd suggest picking up a copy of The Medieval Tailor's Assistant. I know it covers a lot of the basics, and for $40 or so you have something that can help you with multiple types of garments. It's not the end all, by any means, but it's a decent start.

Charlotte J

So I've trying to get my girlfriend into SCA stuff for a while now and today I was met with great success. She's not into history much or fighting or anything of the like, but today she went to her first event with me and had a really good time. She's interested now in maybe getting some period gar...

Charlotte J

Flouff is a technical term, you see...

Charlotte J

Pattern? I donâ€™t know, somebody might have a pattern. Itâ€™s three tubes. Make a tube, maybe about 5 inches wide, and longer than the circumference of your head by several inches. Start stuffing it. As it gets stuffed, keep trying it on, and figure out how long that tube needs to be. Stitch the tu...

Charlotte J

James B. wrote:So going to go to that. Must not get on metro and head over during work hours. Must not get on metro and head over during work hours. Must not get on metro and head over during work hours.

Hey, once I start my new job in Clarendon let's head over together during lunch...

Charlotte J

In this pic, he has a not quite so shiny chaperon hanging down his back. You can see the construction a little better in this.

Charlotte J

A chaperon is not tough. Itâ€™s a padded roll, with a tube attached all the way around the inside of the roll. The ones I make usually end up somewhat pleated in. Then a long skinny tube stuck into the seam at one side. You can drape it up 16 ways from Sunday for bunches of different effects, all wh...

Charlotte J

IIRC, somebody (Thora Sharptooth?) has examined some extant cords, and came to the conclusion that the weave pattern was from fingerloop braiding. Naturally, itâ€™s impossible to prove a negative, so I canâ€™t say that â€œnobody ever did lucet cording in xyz centuryâ€

Charlotte J

Thanks! Cluny and LÂ´Armee sound like hits and the basilica as well. Will probably go to some of the traditional paris tourist spots if I have time. Thanks for the macaroon info, I love macaroons! Good choices. Donâ€™t let all of the Napoleon nonsense distract you, there is a lot of good stuff at L...

Charlotte J

Dharma Trading Company also carries natural dyes:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1 ... =dyes.html

I couldn't give a comparison on quality, however.

Charlotte J

Sure, but hose pointed all around to a doublet was the norm for the next couple of centuries, so they probably managed somehow. When Jeff *ahem* visits the privy, he unties the easily accessible points down the front opening of his doublet, drops it off and back, and then holds it up between his le...

Charlotte J

I will disagree a bit here. I understand what example you are trying to set, but I do not think that one person selling work cheaper than another drives prices down. There really is not that big of a market in our game for that. I do woodworking and I sell my stuff. I consider it good stuff. Not Je...

Charlotte J

That does look like fun! I can pack a suitcase full of medieval clothes, right? Actually, on Jeff's last trip, he hit a medieval market outside of Amsterdam. Our schedule just misses those shows, unfortunately. -------------- Tracy - thanks for the info! I'll have to give them a try. I just knew the...

Charlotte J

Jeff J and I are heading to Belgium in about a month. He'll be working for three days of it, and I'll have nothing to do in Brussels to entertain myself during that time (yeah, right!). I was browsing through my copy of Patterns of Fashion 4, and realized that I MUST have some super sheer linen. Tha...

Charlotte J

Beautiful. I'll agree with what Sean said - these beds can be used for every day in a guest bedroom. Heck, I know one couple who filled their tiny apartment with all furniture that could be used for SCA. When they went to an event, they took their bed apart. I look at pricing two ways. 1. How much i...

Charlotte J

I really hate the standard SCA breakdown trestles as in no time flat they develop wobble after multiple uses and teardowns. Even with the stretcher? All of our tables and benches with stretchers are quite stable. I think that part really does the trick. This could be a very cool design, if the legs...

Charlotte J

Weather channel says sunny, both days. 70 on Saturday, 60 on Sunday. Or the other way around.

Charlotte J

I had a good time this year even though my tent was right next to Atli's. My photos: m That's me at the end displaying my group's ribbons. We have had many years of practice... Gah! I canâ€™t see photobucket at work! OH! WAIT! YES! YES! YES! Everybody we encountered took our picture, but I didnâ€™t...

Charlotte J

miscreant wrote:It's period, but wrong continent: tepee.

Au contraire!

It doesnâ€™t have the same pole supports as a teepee, but the shape should still do pretty well in high wind.

http://home.adelphi.edu/sbloch/sca/tent ... igger.html

Charlotte J

Courtesy is only courtesy when it can be refused. If I am called up into court, and I do not wish an escort, I do not need a fellow to grab my elbow and hang on to me while I am walking. Iâ€™m quite capable of walking up to the front of the room on my own if I choose. I do not always choose. Iâ€™ve ...

Charlotte J

Very nice! As I started reading, I was thinking â€œbut did he think ofâ€¦?â€

Re: Medieval Etymology of Modern Words?

Re: Lets see those period dresses!

Fabric Stores in Belgium?

Re: Box table info - HELP!