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Book Nerding: The Modern Maker Vol. 2: Pattern Manual 1580-1640

Looking through “The Modern Maker Vol. 2: Pattern Manual 1580-1640” Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I8Rhux Although it’s not the first book I’d suggest you get this should definitely be in your library if you are at all interested in late period clothing. A mind-blowing book which includes drafts made with bara method from five different late-16th/17th century tailoring manual for many…

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Book Nerding: The Modern Maker Vol. 1: Men’s Doublet

Looking through “The Modern Maker Vol. 1: Men’s Doublet” Available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EeuHxs A mind-blowing book about how to draft, cut out and sew a late-16th century Spanish doublet using late period tailoring techniques and patterns made with bara method. Metal pattern drafting rulers: https://amzn.to/2OvxfdF 1 ½” wide grosgrain ribbon for bara tapes: https://amzn.to/2NgLdRq Because I mentioned it, here also…

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Book Nerding: “Woven into the Earth” and “Medieval Garments Reconstructed”

Looking through “Woven into the Earth” and “Medieval Garments Reconstructed” Amazon links. Woven into the Earth: https://amzn.to/2XoVZdR Medieval Garments Reconstructed: https://amzn.to/2XtfNg7 These are primarily about clothing from Greenland but there is helpful information about continental and earlier styles. DISCLAIMERS First, This is a very stressful time. Everyone deals with it differently and no one stress-reliever is right for everyone. Once…

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Book Nerding: The Tudor Tailor

Looking through “The Tudor Tailor” Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2JALLil This is primarily about British clothing. It’s also useful for France and the Netherlands. Italy and Southern German styles are very different. DISCLAIMERSFirst, This is a very stressful time. Everyone deals with it differently and no one stress-reliever is right for everyone. Once your life basics are covered (food, shelter, income) you…

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