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Make Men's early 16th century Wams (doublet) and Hosen (pants) as worn by Landsknechten. Pattern includes Open Wams with Brustfleck, Closed Wams, and Hosen with straight or Italianate slanted back seams.
Fits chests 34"-54" and waists 28"-50". All sizes in one envelope.
Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
Suggested Fabrics: Wams - wool twill or heavy silk; Hosen - wool twill (gabardine or wool flannel) DO NOT use wool jersey for Hosen!
(optional for closed Wams): heavy linen or canvas for interlining
(optional for either Wams): light linen for lining
Brustfleck: wool or silk brocade
(optional lining) silk or fur
Notions: thread, cord for points, (optional) buckram interfacing, (optional) twill tape or linen narrowware for waistband interfacing
Yardage Requirements: Hosen - 2 yds 60" wide; Open Wams - 5 yds 60" wide; Closed Wams: 3 yds 60" wide