The Armour Archive

kass

One wonders... If you were subscribed to our newsletter, you'd get notified of all our sales. :mrgreen: You don't even have to go to Facebook to do it. Just go here http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/news/sign-up-for-our-newsletter.html and put in your name and email address. We don't send you spa...

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That could be a very long one, but definitely doable. Thanks for the idea!

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Just read the Guides backwards, Pavlvs!

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Okay, now you have me intrigued. What other time periods would you like to see us cover with these Getting Dressed Guides?

You don't have to restrict yourself to the SCA time periods. We go through WW2.

kass

Krashlandon, thanks for the suggestion. You never know!

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Men's should be out in July.

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Any 14th century based clothing. Photos of people wearing it. Or it on a rack or a table. Or clothing and accessories/accoutrements artistically arranged somewhere. Or piles of fabric mixed up with 14th century bits of stuff. Anything 14th century really. It definitely DOES NOT have to be made with ...

kass

Remember to send your photos to Bob at info@reconstructinghistory.com. We can't just take people's photos off the internet even if they are gorgeous.

kass

Hi guys! There's something broken with our website and it's caused our Search Engine Placement to fall apart over the past three months. If you know anything about SEP, this can kill an online small business. And in this economy, it's hard enough to stay afloat. But you can help us! There is somethi...

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If you want to get in on the first print run, better get your orders in, fellas! I don't know when we'll be doing a second run.

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Just for you, sweetie. Just for you...

... and anyone else with $32.

kass

Thanks guys! I can read some Chinese, especially words that have to do with garment parts.

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Well, Edric, my expertise is in the Land of Wa, not the Land of Han, and I really don't know much about Chinese historical clothing. But I will tell you one thing that is in my pattern queue -- Nara period Japanese patterns. These are garments from before the 8th century, when it was nearly impossib...

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*bows*

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いっらしゃいー! いっらしゃいー! Thank you all for your preorders. Because of you Archivers, we've had a successful print run. So without further adieu... Now in print and shipping: https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/hitatarekataginucover.jpg http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/oyoroihitat...

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AElfricGreensword wrote:Just "confrimed" my order

Not telling the wife, she been wanting some Japanese garb ever since I made some for the kids......

Your secret is safe with me, AElfric. Thanks for the pre-order!

kass

Baron Eirik wrote:So ....

When is brewer gonna be modeling these:

But Eirik... Shirabyoshi dressed like men. So she's wearing exactly what Bob would be wearing... if he were Heian Japanese.

kass

Now available for pre-order: https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/KariginuSuikancover.jpg https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/hitatarekataginucover.jpg https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/oyoroihitatarecover.jpg https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/Shir...

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GodfreyofYork wrote:btw, I LOVE the burgundian arming coat & hose & doublet patterns I ordered from you guys.

Thanks, Godfrey! That's great to hear.

kass

I'm working on a new bunch of patterns here at Reconstructing History. Any guesses as to what they are? Teaser #13: http://pics.livejournal.com/kass_rants/pic/000g3twp.jpg Teaser #14: http://pics.livejournal.com/kass_rants/pic/000fyzeg.jpg Teaser #16: http://pics.livejournal.com/kass_rants/pic/000g0...

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Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar wrote:I would post up one of the half dozen 1805 tarred hats I did for the National Maritime Museum's Trafalgar gun crew but they's OOP

....ah bugger it why not.

Dems is faboo, darling! Keep on keepin' on!

kass

And Maeryk gets it in one! Period examples of slashing are almost always done on the bias (at an angle to the straight of the material). The nature of the bias direction prevents ravelling naturally. I have seen a lot of 16th century pinked ("slashed") clothing up close and there is some fraying at ...

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Dan, you make pottery too?!? I had no idea.

The paintings are lovely. And of course your clothing is always first rate!

And I thought you were just a pretty face.

kass

Thanks, darling. It is my very favourite outfit. I get a lot of wear out of it.

kass

Brava 'Stah. Lovely as always! Can anybody play? I made this outfit last year, and I'm sure those who know me have seen it quite often this year. But I lurrrrrrrrve it and Bob told me about this thread, so I'm posting it: https://reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/birkamerchant.jpg It's based rough...

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Awesome, Aaron. Please do post pictures!

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Thanks Bran! It's wonderful to have appreciative customers like you.

If you have any issues with the patterns as you go along, please don't hesitate to call or email us.

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Glad we could be of help, Adeliz. And don't forget -- we're happy to help your Mom with any questions. Just call (or email).

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Awesome! Thanks for the idea, OisÃn.

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I'm all about the lovin', OisÃn!

You know, we were talking after Pennsic about devoting some of our autumn "down time" to early period stuff. I will definitely put Thorsberg on the list!

Thanks for the recommendation.

kass

Slashy lnadsknecht goodness? Awesome! You guys will have to send me pictures!

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Thanks Matt! I try to write for absolute beginners. And we do our best to help everyone who has a question. It's nice to hear that we're doing good.

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Yeah, I know.

I couldn't figure out any other way to say it.

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As long as you're still handing it to me...

kass

A new pattern with which to temp you: https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/14thcMenAccessoriescover.gif Everything you need to complete your 14th century outfit! Printing today! Patterns ordered today will ship on Monday. And if you're just starting, why not buy our 14th century men's pac...

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