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Hey folks!

Really need to bulk up my 15th century wardrobe, and damn if i didn't choose one of the priciest periods to dress in. I Have doublets, shirts etc, but I am severely lacking on proper legware aside from a few pairs of GDFB pants.

I'm looking for low(ish) cost or gently used 15thC split or joined hose in linen, cotton or wool that would fit a roughly 40 waist and 32 inseam. I'd prefer actual pointed hose rather than modern tights.

Thanks a bunch!

http://historicenterprises.com/mens-leg ... 2&sort=20a

Historic Enterprises sells both joined and split hosen, both in stock and made to order.

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:http://historicenterprises.com/mens-leg ... 2&sort=20a

Historic Enterprises sells both joined and split hosen, both in stock and made to order.

Trying to find stuff under $100 so I can can fight and work in them without worrying. I ADORE historic enterprise's stuff though.

I have an unfinished pair of what would have been joined hose (but I didn't get the butt quite right) hose that could possibly work as split hose. They're done in blue wool flannel with a white linen lining. They're fitted to me, so they may not fit you, but if you're coming down to Crown Tourney I could bring them for you to try on. That might motivate me to finish up the last seam, and then they'd just need eyelets for pointings.

Gawin wrote:I have an unfinished pair of what would have been joined hose (but I didn't get the butt quite right) hose that could possibly work as split hose. They're done in blue wool flannel with a white linen lining. They're fitted to me, so they may not fit you, but if you're coming down to Crown Tourney I could bring them for you to try on. That might motivate me to finish up the last seam, and then they'd just need eyelets for pointings.

I'm not 100% on CT yet, but I'd be happy to be your guinea pig

seamlyne.com makes great hoes. very inexpensive.

cheers,
nicholas

seamlyne.com makes great hoes. very inexpensive.

cheers,
nicholas

nicholas cochiolo wrote:seamlyne.com makes great hoes. very inexpensive.

cheers,
nicholas

Thanks, but these are not what I am looking for. These are cotton/lycra blend, with an elastic waistband. Basically dancing tights with a codpiece.

Have you looked at Revival Clothing?

for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmed ... auses.aspx

Therion wrote:Have you looked at Revival Clothing?

for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmed ... auses.aspx

Thanks, Revival is on my list of places too, but those are the wrong period and the wrong kind of clothing

Kilian_the_warlike wrote:

Therion wrote:Have you looked at Revival Clothing?

for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmed ... auses.aspx

Thanks, Revival is on my list of places too, but those are the wrong period and the wrong kind of clothing

They've got the right period, and the right kind of clothing. Just not under $100.
http://www.revivalclothing.com/wooljoinedhose.aspx
http://www.revivalclothing.com/cottonjoinedhose.aspx

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:

Kilian_the_warlike wrote:

Therion wrote:Have you looked at Revival Clothing?

for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmed ... auses.aspx

Thanks, Revival is on my list of places too, but those are the wrong period and the wrong kind of clothing

They've got the right period, and the right kind of clothing. Just not under $100.
http://www.revivalclothing.com/wooljoinedhose.aspx
http://www.revivalclothing.com/cottonjoinedhose.aspx

I know. I said revival are on my list of merchants, just that the chauses he post are not the right legwear.

If you find any let me know.

15th century hose is never cheap and takes effort to make. If you don't want to spend the dosh, you are going to be stuck in dancing tights.


Both my sets of 15th century joined hosen are from Historic Enterprises, and I'm glad I spent the extra money.

Kilian, where in Atlantia are you? The Lord Grey's Retinue folks in northern Atlantia might be able to help you make or find 15th-century joined hose. (James B. and Charlotte belong, for example.) Also, I think Reconstructing History has a pattern for 15th-century hose if you can find someone to make them for you.

I have 2 or three pair from HE and one from a guy in Poland.
The set from Poland was cheaper and well made but did not fit well.

Seeing as how most people running a business like being paid for their time, and making hosen is often a time-consuming process, you're not very likely to find accurate, well-fitted hosen for the price you'd find dancing tights.
Buying off the rack is sometimes cheaper, but then your hosen might not fit you like they should, ruining the line of your legs.

My suggestion is, make your own.
http://www.historiclife.com/Essays/howto_hose.html
I used James B.'s tutorial (above), and it really wasn't difficult.

Upside to this is, you now have a custom-made pattern that you can use to make multiple pairs for yourself.

William Frisbee wrote:If you find any let me know.

15th century hose is never cheap and takes effort to make. If you don't want to spend the dosh, you are going to be stuck in dancing tights.


Both my sets of 15th century joined hosen are from Historic Enterprises, and I'm glad I spent the extra money.

As are my good ones, but I really want to find something that I won't worry about while I do camp chores.

Tibbie: I'm in Tirydon (historic triangle)

I have two people who could make me some, but they are both way backlogged on both clothing for me, and for themselves. I've looked into commissioning other folks, but they still run $90+. If I can find used or cheap, i'd be in hog heaven!

I'm trying to get rid of my spare unwanted set, but I'm so rediculously skinny they probably wouldnt fit...