Podcast 21 Fabric Substitution — 12 April 2021

This week Bob and Kass talk about something they alluded to last week: the dangers of fabric substitution. Many people make linen versions of their reenactment kit to wear in the hot weather. But is this correct? There are many perils of making outfits that should be wool from linen instead. Historical accuracy is only the beginning. And is linen really cooler in the heat than wool? Listen and find out. The live cam of newborn racetrack foals: https://pennhorseracing.com/foalcams/ Video on the four fay-old Friesian filly: https://youtu.be/etYwddjXUic Sign up to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hslBZT Follow us on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/reconstructinghistory Reconstructing History downloads on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RHpatterns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReconstructingHistory Twitter: https://twitter.com/RHpatterns​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconstructinghistorypatterns/ Our Patreon for living in vintage clothing: https://www.patreon.com/ReconstructingHistory Our Patreon for historical clothing study and making: https://www.patreon.com/KassMcGann​ Don't forget your historical patterns: https://reconstructinghistory.com/