[Steppes] linen fencing armor
Wilkerson, Glen D
glen.d.wilkerson at lmco.com
Thu Feb 28 08:55:17 PST 2008
As I understand it, two layers is usually sufficient for rapier armor
with 7 ounce linen, plus another layer in a shirt should be plenty.
ALSO, pick up a small swatch of fabric to be punch-tested FIRST, so you
know what you need before you spend lot of money and time making
something that won't pass.
Alaric
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:57 AM
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Subject: [Steppes] linen fencing armor
Will,
I have made linen fencing armor, although it was several years ago. It
was a German dress, so probably not what you're looking for, but I was
very pleased with it. I think I used 3 layers, but you should take a set
of 3 and a set of 4 to your local marshall to get punch tested before
you start your sewing. I used pretty heavy--weight linen that I got on
Perth street for $6/yard.
Elin
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> Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:11:57 -0600
> From: "William Meriic" <wmeriic at tx.rr.com>
> Subject: [Steppes] Linen
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> I am getting reading to make some fencing armor (and maybe some
tunics) and
> need to get linen. Perth Street has been suggested to me. Can anyone
> suggest certain stores? Also, has anyone made linen fencing armor?
What
> kind did you use? How many layers did you have to use? Were you
happy with
> it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will Meriic
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