Since its publication in 2001, this book has become the standard work for re-enactors around the world, who welcomed its concern for historical accuracy and its clear patterns and instructions: it was reprinted in 2004 and 2006.
ISBN 0-903585-32-4
Published by Ruth Bean,Available in the UK through good booksellers, including Paul Meekins at the Original Re-enactors' Market, or from the publishers above. Also available from the publishers in all countries other than USA and Canada.
Available in the USA and Canada only from
Quite Specific Media Group Ltd, 7373 . Pyramid Place, Hollywood, CA 90046. Contact Quite Specific Media for details of the American edition.Jetzt auch in Deutsch erhaeltlich VS Books .
'This book belongs on the shelves of every medieval re-enactor'
Living History Register
' An excellent guide'
Buckingham's Retinue website
'I've just used your block-making instructions to fit a doublet - wish I'd had them years ago. I've always used the toile method, but the step-by-step instructions, and examples of the shapes you might get for different figures, are so clear, and give such a good fit. The sleeve isntructions also give a much better result. I made a trial sleeve by each method, so I can vouch for it!'
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These images were copied by Sarah from original sources and are an important part of her research into medieval garments.