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Linen, Cotton or Velvet? A Plain Guide to Costume Fabrics
How linen, cotton, ramie, velvet, polyester and faux leather look, feel and wear at a faire or LARP, and which are closest to period.
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How to Measure Yourself for Medieval Clothing (and Read a Size Chart)
How to take your measurements, why size charts give the garment's size and not yours, and how much room to leave for tunics, dresses, armour and boots.
How to Wash and Care for Your Garb, Armour and Leather
How to wash linen, cotton and velvet, clean faux leather and real leather, dry your kit after a muddy event, air out campfire smoke and store it all until next season.
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