[Steppes] linen fencing armor

[Wilkerson, Glen D]

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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[mailto:steppes-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Erickson
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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