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Tailoress

By the way, MJ, Although the word jupon technically means "jacket", when somebody in the SCA uses the word, they usually mean a type of padded gambeson. Not necessarily so, at least not here on the Archive. We've had extensive discussions on the meaning of "jupon" and whether it...

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Thanks for the shout-out, Horace, me boy.

I'm not able to take more commissions right now, but if my schedule opens up, I'll certainly post and ask if anyone needs something.

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On me I have been injured as such : 3 broken ribs, 6 broken hands including the end of the wrist 1 knuckle, some slightly torn muscles, and around 7 to 9 concussions. When people ask me why I don't return to fighting, this is why. I don't like being broken. I know you, Thorstenn -- you are a strapp...

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It isn't that the KEM overrules the SEM, it is that this particular aspect is the job of the KEM and not the SEM. (assuming you subscribe to the theory that the "authenticity of the martial art" applies to the clothing and not the techniques) I see what you mean. I'm just not sure it's wr...

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VII. KINGDOM, PRINCIPALITY, AND LOCAL OFFICERS D. The Earl Marshal The Earl Marshal is responsible for overseeing the conduct of all martial arts activities, including but not limited to tournament lists, wars, combat archery, and fencing, as well as such related activities as scouting and target a...

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Oh. I didn't realize there's no face-to-face anything with regards to re-upping your authorization after x number of years. If a small pledge were added to the authorization forms stating that the fighter pledges to make an effort to fight in a kit that evokes the time period of the SCA -- and have ...

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dukelogan wrote:horace,

how do you do that?

Isn't re-authorization for fighting required for everyone with a 4-year-old card? Just wondering if this varies kingdom to kingdom or not.

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Milan, that canvas seems pretty decent. Dharma has a good reputation for fabric in general. Use real rivets and washers though, not speed rivets.

Doug -- Kass and Bob run Reconstructing History, not Charlotte.

Edited to mention washers for the decrease of fabric tearing.

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My vote is "go for it". Hand-finishing work might be a little more laborious due to the thickness of the 7 oz fabric compared to the 5.3 oz stuff, but it'll still work fine.

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Char's info is spot on. The only personal preference I differ on is the weight of linen for a man's shirt -- I much prefer the 3.5 oz for men's shirts. But definitely at least 5.3 for the braies! Unless you're kinda an exhibitionist.

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Your Majesty, thank you for changing the format to round-robin -- that's wonderful! I think that whoever wins this one will truly have the satisfaction of knowing that many were bested, not just a few.

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If you're interested in pouches, I have an article you might enjoy: AumÃ´niÃ¨res, otherwise known as alms purses If you want to make a rectangular style, let me recommend this process: Figure out what you want your finished dimensions to be. Let's say they'll be 10" x 12", for instance, wi...

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Pretty darn cute.

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I settled on the late 14th and early 15th centuries in England/France because the clothing and hairdressing was beautiful. I find so much about the fashions of those times to be a mystery, still, regardless of the chunks of knowledge we've carved out. So much more to explore and learn. I'll probably...

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Yay! See you guys there.

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Greenshield wrote:
Sir Bowen, Me, Count Ralph & Sir Uric (Blackoak-AA)
Harvest War 2010

I'm just quoting the picture because it really cannot hurt a thing to do so.

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Gregoire and Galfrid are saying two different things... does anyone care to elaborate on their opposing points?

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UrsusofAnglesey wrote:
Sorry if I missed something you wanted photos of, Tasha, but I needed a rest.

No worries whatsoever, and you are entitled to your down-time!

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Dear Ursus, Did you take Tuesday off from your tireless service and art of photography? I see no mention of that day of War Week as yet. Please forgive me if you've said something about it already and I missed it; after a long day of work I'm a little less sharp than I could be. A fan, Tasha

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Curious who does everyone recommend for living history grade but yet SCA legal 14th century armor? Every LH group has their own standards. La Belle Compagnie, for instance, is quite particular about its armour. Much of it is made by the very best, like Mac (Robert MacPherson). Depending on how much...

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I am very keen on researching using primary source documentation and period art and I donâ€™t care to base impressions on pictures of other reenactors or by using information and suggestions from vendorâ€™s web sites. *weeping openly in appreciation* Here's the link to my Library Thing entries . A ...

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RenJunkie wrote:What's a sleeve cap?

The top of the sleeve; the part that gets sewn into the armhole.

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In making an interpretation of it, what pros and cons would come from those giant arm holes? Or would I be better off with smaller arm holes on the undergarment, and the bigger ones on the outer? To answer your second question first: make your undergarment's armholes a tad smaller than your outer o...

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I gotcha. Set-in sleeves can be set in at all kinds of angles, though, including right angle to the body. It's 100% about curvature in either the armhole, the sleeve cap, or preferably, both. AFAIK, Kass's pattern is a great, simple way for folks to get started using geometric construction. She used...

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Set sleeves? All the patterns I currently have show it more as a T arrangement on the St Louis. Am I misreading these? Be careful how you use the term "T arrangement". A T-tunic in its strictest interpretation is a tunic cut with the sleeves integral to the body, in a T-shape. It's fast a...

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Now, the Kragelund tunic, I have read from wearers, allows fantastic freedom of movement. I've also never found a date running it out of the 12th century. Is this design still seen in the middle 13th? IMO it would be appropriate for the 13thc. It's not that one can prove whether that exact pattern ...

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New guys who aren't that great at sword and shield yet trying to pick up two swords as a weapon form. Twice the ineffective offense, none of the defense. Painful to watch and no doubt painful to the inexperienced two-sworder.

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Try aloe juice for the ibuprofen induced ulcers. I had a back injury once that had me on 3200 mg of ibuprofen a day. You can get it in the pharmacy section of Walmart, and I imagine most other pharmacies. I'm not gonna guarantee results, but it works for me. Also helps with the acid reflux. Tastes....

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The French term was chapel Ã bec, i.e. beak hat. I'm guessing the English term refers to the male chicken, i.e. the cock, and by inference, its beak. As for wearing it, I'm all over it! I think it's a snazzy style and wish more people would wear them. To each their own preferences, I suppose.

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Ernst wrote:Overlapping the plates is better, and likely a more appropriate reconstruction.

There was a pretty detailed discussion of this open question in this thread:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=110142

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How well does it protect, or are you more dependent on armour underneath the surcote? And did you put plates on the back? Nothing lands on him, you see. So he doesn't need other armour on his torso. In all seriousness, one line of plates wraps around his sides and covers his kidneys (but not his sp...

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Flittie, if you really want to wash it and minimize your chances for fuzzing up, don't put it in your machine... do a luke-warm bath and press it gently while submerged in the water. This is the closest you'll get to avoiding the fuzz without simply avoiding washing altogether. And whatever you do, ...

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I like your work so far. I know this is your very first effort, but are you open to any critical observations? Given that you are buds with Chris Gilman, I'm going to assume you are. Also, you may have already noted this issue as something you'll work on for your next iteration. To better match the ...

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Valstarr Hawkwind wrote: Would maille coifs have been worn with either/both helms?
Val

My fella wears a mail coif under his sugarloaf and I think it looks absolutely KILLER.

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Would a hood with a liripipe be appropriate for a 1300ish lowland Scot (male)? If not, what would he wear? Hoods were around then, so probably. The length and shape of the liripipe may have been shorter and fatter, or not there, perhaps. The hood itself would probably be relatively loose. This is a...

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