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!

One gambeson down, three to go

Got my pattern, cut it out on Friday, and got it sewn on Saturday. T decided to go with the 'short' version. I just need to get him to try it on to hem the sleeves and then put lacing holes in and I'm done! I had to cut the shoulders shorter and the armholes deeper and the fit was pretty good. The other three I need to make are all 'skinny' so I think I will need to copy the original pattern onto paper and then cut them smaller. Another job to do on the sooner rather than later list! I'm at work so cannot upload any photos - if I remember, will do it in the next few days. (I am off to the movies with my mum tonight.) Pre-quilted cotton fabric is awesome ;-) I know it is cheating a little and is not as thick as some of the gambesons however it suits our needs and what my husband is comforatble wearing. Will see how it holds up in combat - I dare say this will be version one and it will evolve! LOL

Too much sewing to do..........

and not enough motivation and time to do it in! LOL

Got some mundane mending done on Monday night - at least that is out of the way!

Got a whole stash of fabric from Aminah on the weekend so lots to do! I'm hoping to get motivated when I have some time off over Christmas and period patterns 101 arrived so I can have a go at making some gambesons and arming caps (which are top of the list).