He he I did that with the movers blanket! It made a quick and cheap aketon for WMA... not very historical but practical. I thought it was a bit thin so I lined mine with some pre-quilted linen/fiberfill they sell at the local fabric store. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdet...D=prd18961
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| Richard Schneider wrote: | ||
I have been thinking about something very similar. I have found online a movers blanket, 72" x 80", 100% cotton to use as a material for a gambeson following patterns I found online. The patterns very possibly a link found here on myArmoury. My biggest concern is that, taking historical consideration, the zig-zag pattern of stitching would be out-of-place. It would, however, be an economical alternative. This movers balanket is only about $17.00. Added to my time and the challenge of a fun and interesting project peaks my interest. What say ye all? |
The SCA has done the moving blanket coat in the past (and I'm sure there are other folks that still do) You need to use a natural blend filling for a garment. The man made fibers retain heat and block airflow. Wool blankets work, cotton, silk, linen, et al are better choices than the "moving blanket" as it's made of synthetic fibers and you will cooking in your own juices.
@ Mike B. Why ask in person since we will be at the same event for 4 days 25 feet away from each later this week... when you can ask on the internet. :lol: I bought it a Joann's Fabric a few years ago. I don't think they carry it any more. :mad:
Cheers,
David
I have included a couple of links to the blankets I am looking at. They say "All Cotton" or "100% Cotton" unless they are refering to the outer shell only and the fill is polyester.
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Moving-Supplies...-Sold-Ind-
http://moverssupplies.com/index.php/cPath/49
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Moving-Supplies...-Sold-Ind-
http://moverssupplies.com/index.php/cPath/49
My bet is all have polyester in them. Your second link there in fact states that ALL the ones they have listed have a polyester lining but a cotton exterior. Probably the same with the first link too. It doesn't take much more money to go down to the fabric shop and grab a yard of cloth and some quilter's batting. I know a couple people that made fast padded armour out of moving blankets and suffer from it. Getting back on the topic of just the plackett, it could probably work for just a couple in strip and you wouldn't notice that huge of a difference. However, those blankets aren't very thick at all and the whole idea of the plackett is to protect in the thrust, a thin piece of cloth seems to defeat that. Better in my mind to spend $10 more and make something that not only matches, but does a good job protecting, like what David made for his.
Good advice! That's why I love this site.
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