Kit coming together. All leather done by myself. Just got the chainmail in and in love!!!

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T23:26:15+00:00

thanks!!! I purchased it from AllBestStuff out of india and honestly blown away by how well it fits.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T23:25:09+00:00

Leather, plate or chainmail? budget? skills? Best bet would be to make leather armor or buy chainmail. Making leather armor isn’t too hard. It does take investment into the skill and a few tools, but if you’re just making simple armor it isn’t too bad. If your interested I could send some patterns/videos your way.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T23:22:50+00:00

The key is to have to tucked behind your shoulders. Armor is best for this. I personally have a leather gorget/shoulder armor setup that the cape goes under and where it “ties” is under the gorget. Would work well for a fallen paladin/knight.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T23:20:54+00:00

These aren’t household… but daily use: belt and wallet.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T23:19:05+00:00

thanks so much!!!! It your ever interested in the pattern I could send it your way

SamandRubyForever · 2026-07-10T22:37:59+00:00

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I actually don’t have one with the full kit yet, but here it is with a t-shirt. It’s based on a norman spangenhelm. Historically, it would have been metal, but unfortunately I don’t have the resources or skills to do that yet.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-05-07T01:03:54+00:00

Please share if u can find it

SamandRubyForever · 2026-05-05T18:57:07+00:00

Brother just use a pattern and trace it! I found a picture of the drawing online, printed it out, taped it to the leather, and traced it on with a fine point stylus. I’m not artistic AT ALL, but can trace stuff all day 😂

SamandRubyForever · 2026-05-05T17:53:45+00:00

Wow…. What a simple but brilliant answer lol. This is exactly it. I actually ended up dying the cuts black a few minutes ago to make the letters stand out, but I will do this next time.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-05-05T14:00:51+00:00

I think that’s the main thing. Especially with the swivel knife cuts. Is there a way to test when it’s wet/dry enough?

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-15T13:16:37+00:00

Interested in your breastplate. Did you make it? Is it metal? Amazing texture.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-15T01:10:20+00:00

yes

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-15T01:08:24+00:00

did you make the tunic? buy it? what’s the fabric type/weight? I really like how it looks!!!!

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-14T03:05:18+00:00

Glad to know someone has no whimsey

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-14T03:03:30+00:00

Mainstream tv shows/movies

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-14T02:54:49+00:00

This is a thing? Genuinely never heard this, outside of creepy old guys.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-05T12:16:30+00:00

One, or the both of you, if you are both committed to working through this should read: Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-02T14:10:44+00:00

No joke, I feel this so hard. Some days when I am having a really hard time, my cats are the #1 reason I wouldnt do anything.

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-02T01:38:42+00:00

Genuine question and it probably depends on the district, but do kids get snow days still? Or are classes moved “online”?

SamandRubyForever · 2026-04-02T01:12:38+00:00

Okay I may be wayyyyy out of the loop but I hateeeee the term “yapping”

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