FW: re:hosen

["Waller, John R SPMS-SPMS/3"]

Forum members may be interested in  a new range of 'historically accurate' fabrics researched by and produced for Stuart Peachy at Historical Management Associates Ltd which I saw at the weekend. Based on surviving C16th/17th woollen textiles and documentary evidence these are probably the nearest you can get to the real deal. Available in several weights from woollen cottons up to heavy frieze. Bit pricey at between £12 - £27 per metre but very nice stuff. Colours available at present are natural whites and greys. 

Email for details to   Stuart-at-HMALTD.Freeserve.Co.UK

Web site http://www.hmaltd.freeserve.co.uk/index3.htm no details of fabrics yet but lots of interesting publications.

Expect a wait before receiving a reply as Stuart is away at the Greyhill living history farm at present.

Regards

John Waller

PS I am not on commission!


-----Original Message-----
From: combatantskeep-at-fuse.net [mailto:combatantskeep@fuse.net]
Sent: 28 May 2003 00:45
To: cosg-living-history-at-yahoogroups.com
Subject: re:hosen


Once again I want to Thank this list for all the help, you are a
wonderful bunch.
Our guys choose the wools on color not weave (learning curve). We did
cut on the bias for the best stretch. We made them low on the hips as
well. (We're trying hard. :) )
The tears were happening mainly under the bum cheek. (this is
illustrated in Sarah's book) One cause I now see was that the hosen was
not loosened for hard labor. The worst tears happened to a fellow who's
incredibly hard on any clothes. (any period) I have noticed that where I
reinforced the seam is where the tear took off into the fabric.
We have modified the gusset between the legs, making it much wider. This
helped my husband's pairs. A big concern is what will happen when our
mounted fellows try to mount and ride.
We will definitely keep an eye on the weaves. Our wool lady does 18th
cen living history. We are quite an experience for her. She bends over
backwards to help, she just doesn't know anything about the 15th cen.
I'm sure I forgot something. I appreciate all the help.
Thank you very much
Kim



 

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