Post 5615 from the SCA-Garb mailing list archive
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Instructions on putting the leine together
many photos of leinte. Mostly current but some redrawings
This page no longer has a pattern for a leine, as the original apparently used pleated sleeves and the author has changed her mind on how leinte are made
Discusses where the myth that the top of the leine's sleeve should be gathered or pleated came from.
A description of the Kilcommon Costume, and an overview of how to make it
Description of the leine, including primary sources.
Details of the few primary sources for women's leine
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