05-22-2004, 04:39 AM
Im making a subarmalis using period materials. Im thinking that in latter century Europe they used many layers (four to twelve layers) of linnen to make a gambeson. Several friends who play in the SCA say its a great gambeson, and swear by its' performance. So Im thinking about 6 layers of linnen all hand stitched together and tied. Im going to use it for SCA combat as well.<br>
I also had an idea about how the pteruges were attached. Im going to attatch mine with buttons. So the leather would have slits in the top and the inside of the subarmalis would have buttons matching the slits. I think a button every 3" to hold the pteruges on with smaller buttons for the shoulder pieces.<br>
What do you guys think? Sasha and Hibernicus I'd like to know what you think especially!<br>
-Titus Rabirius Pallidus <p></p><i></i>
I also had an idea about how the pteruges were attached. Im going to attatch mine with buttons. So the leather would have slits in the top and the inside of the subarmalis would have buttons matching the slits. I think a button every 3" to hold the pteruges on with smaller buttons for the shoulder pieces.<br>
What do you guys think? Sasha and Hibernicus I'd like to know what you think especially!<br>
-Titus Rabirius Pallidus <p></p><i></i>
