sizing the T-tunic?

[ursula]

I'm contemplating making myself a nice early-period (fifth- or sixth-century) overtunic. As far as I can tell, this should be cut like a genuine T (or woven in one piece, but I lack that technology), with sleeves reaching just past my elbows or so. Does anyone have any advice on figuring out the dimensions?

Comments

[ursula]

Thank you!

[sporky_rat]

You're welcome! (Ever been to Gulf Wars? She's there teaching that tunic!)

[ursula]

No, I've never been. Might make Pennsic this year, but the truth is these days I get sucked in by the heralds and don't see the rest of the event!

[sporky_rat]

I am *holds fingers together* this close to applying for the Shire Herald position but I' going to hang out at Herald's Point at GW this year to see if I can hack it.

[ursula]

Rarely a dull moment! Just remember, heralds don't have to do everything, they just need to know where to get help :)

[sporky_rat]

.....Oh dear, that sounds so familiar. I'm probably already set up mentally to do heraldry (and physically capable of doing vox heraldry)!