So far I have yet to make any REAL progress... Semi disheartening... To make it all better, lets go buy stuff! Off to my local Tandy Leather Factory and Jo-Ann Fabric store for some goods.
Knowing I was out of armour weight leather I sought out a piece I felt was thick enough and large enough for the leather needs of this project. Out of this piece I hope to make the vambraces (forearms), and spaulders (shoulders) for the outfit.
Now this is a beauty! I have never purchased anything aside from raw tanned leather such as the above, so selecting the leather I was going to make the brigandine out of was a very difficult choice. I am pleased with how huge this piece is, hopefully I can get more than just this project out of it.
Armour is not enough... I also need to have smashing shirts to go with this outfit. I am still mulling over what patterns to use to make the shirts, but I will post on it once I decide. None the less, I chose some colors I liked, since in truth the under tunic or arming doublet that Caspian wears in the movie is hardly seen at all, except for the sleeve and collar. I chose 100% cotton items since I live in Florida, and this is going to be hot as it is... The white material is actually an off white material called Muslin. I make most of my shirt for SCA or renaissance festivals out of this material as I find it to be very comfortable and rather durable.
Knowing I was out of armour weight leather I sought out a piece I felt was thick enough and large enough for the leather needs of this project. Out of this piece I hope to make the vambraces (forearms), and spaulders (shoulders) for the outfit.
Now this is a beauty! I have never purchased anything aside from raw tanned leather such as the above, so selecting the leather I was going to make the brigandine out of was a very difficult choice. I am pleased with how huge this piece is, hopefully I can get more than just this project out of it.
Armour is not enough... I also need to have smashing shirts to go with this outfit. I am still mulling over what patterns to use to make the shirts, but I will post on it once I decide. None the less, I chose some colors I liked, since in truth the under tunic or arming doublet that Caspian wears in the movie is hardly seen at all, except for the sleeve and collar. I chose 100% cotton items since I live in Florida, and this is going to be hot as it is... The white material is actually an off white material called Muslin. I make most of my shirt for SCA or renaissance festivals out of this material as I find it to be very comfortable and rather durable.
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