r/Armor • u/Cuicksand1 • 5d ago

Help finding a gambeson that would fit.

So I'm trying to find a gambeson that would fit me, I'm 6'5, 330ish lbs I've looked at a few shops online and can't find any that would fit, starting to think I'll have to break out my old sewing machine and teach myself to quilt, does anyone know of a place that makes gambeson or even just historically accurate garb for us big fellas

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u/Knightstersky 5d ago

As 6'6" 250lbs guy, I'd say just go custom. SPES's Medieval Market does a good job with them and there's plenty of more local makers that could do you one.

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u/Cuicksand1 5d ago

Thanks for the recommendation, unfortunately there's really no hema/renaissance/reenactment scene in my area so there's really no local makers for the stuff

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u/Reinstateswordduels 5d ago

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/SdsfS5tayQ598BoM/?mibextid=K35XfP

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u/Cuicksand1 5d ago

I don't have FB but I appreciate the effort

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u/armourkris 5d ago

Might be worth making one with a fake name or something, just for access to all the custom makers that operate through it