Four gambesons finally done!

Including the lacing holes - huzzah! They have also been used and work well ;-) At least I can cross them off my list. I think the next thing to do will be Terry's tabbard and then the t-tunics and baggy trousers. Oh the list!!

Gambeson number two almost complete

Got the second gambeson almost done - need to hand sew the 'flap' at the front and add closures. What is it with me and closures? I have about 4 things that need closures and I keep avoiding them! Maybe because doing lacing holes is not my favourite thing ;-)

This gambeson was meant for Pete but it ended up being too small in the sleeves/armholes because it is much thicker than the first one I made (and I didn't quilt it). All is not lost - it fits Wolfstanus who also needs a gambeson! So, two down, two to go!

When I make Pete's this time I will cut it large, then quilt the pieces, then cut it to the size I need. I think I will baste this time, mark out any adjustments and then do the final cut and sewing. I know this is how you should do it anyway but I am just too impatient ;-) Then I just have Conrad's to make.

Once the gambesons are out of the way, Terry, Pete and Wolfstanus need tabards. (Conrad already has a House Pretect one.) Then once they are done, I need to make T-Tunics for Pete and Kristy, baggy trousers for the three boys, finish the lacing holes on my cotehardie, make my viking apron dress, t-tunics for Terry, sleeveless doublets (2 each) for Conrad and Wolfstanus. And all before Border War! Ahhhh!

Arming caps almost done and dusted....

Got the remaining three arming caps cut out and sewn last night - just need to sew on ties under the chin. Then I will put them on again and see if they need any adjustment ;-) The boys think that is not necessary as the weight of the helms will keep them flat but I am not so sure. Obviously they all have different shaped heads so the pattern fits some better than others. All in all, not a bad effort though for a first go! Will be making gambesons this weekend.....I haven't got a photo of the caps yet, will try and get that tonight. We were too busy giggling about my husband in his almost complete gambeson, trying on his new helm (which is also not complete), cigarette hanging out of his mouth and shorts and thongs on. What can I really say but it was a 'Kodak' moment! LOL

You know you are in the SCA when.........

One arming cap done, three to go......

I finally got around to giving the pattern a go that Johanna gave me a few weeks ago. I made the arming cap with the leftovers from the material of the gambeson. Just need to add ties and it is done ;-) I should be able to get the other three done with the rest of the leftovers - I have tried the 'draft' on the other three and I am good to go. Will try and get them done by Saturday.

I need to get the other three gambesons done this weekend too if possible - K is coming up to learn how to make one for P so really I only have two to make and help with the third ;-)

Once that is done, I want to start on my Viking Apron Dress - I have had the material for over 12 months now and I got some beautiful trim from the Radburne War chest that will go perfectly LOL.

Will try and get a picture of the arming cap here tonight when I get home..........

Photos of the gambeson in progress

I still need to get one of the finished product!