Re: Germanic Garb

[John Gahrmann <jrgahrmann@geocities.com>]

Poster: John Gahrmann <jrgahrmann@geocities.com>

Thomas J Kirchner wrote:
> 
> Poster: teege1@juno.com (Thomas J Kirchner)
> 
> Good patrons of the Merry Rose...
> 
> I have a small delemma...  I have a 16th century Germanic persona... It's
> great, I get to wear big slashed up spiffy clothes.. BUT.. it's also
> rather warm..it's  especially gonna be at pensic... so, my problem is :
> Where can I find Germanic clothes for hot weather.  It's hard enough
> finding patterns for stuff considered Germainc, let alone something that
> isnt puff and slash.  SOOOoooo, if anyone has a source even if it's just
> drawings, please notify me.. thanks...

Puff n slash can be done in ultra lightweight fabrics, ie gauzy cotton (the underneath 
parts that puff) and handkerchief linen (the outer slashed layer) and be tolerable in hot 
weather. Dont forget a outrageous hat to keep the sun off of your face!



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> In chivalrous service to Atlantia,
> Thomas von Leipzig
> Thomas Kirchner
> Teege1@juno.com
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