I am a total amateur and this was my first ever experience with any leathercrafting ever, the pattern was great and easy to follow with basic tools, I am super happy with how it turned out despite my inexperience! :D
I enjoyed making this so much I had to write a review. The video on YouTube helped tremendously, but the pattern was fairly easy to put together, and I had plenty of room to add my own flair and snaps to keep the straps down. I hope to make and attach the F&R pauldrons to this as well!
It was an easy pattern to follow
It’s a good pattern. Easy to print and assemble. I was attracted to the simple design because it is easy to modify. I am using it for protection during drills and light sparring in HEMA. In order to be functional in combat applications it was necessary for me to trim the front plate at the shoulders so I can raise my arms without the collar riding up my neck, but understand that it was not designed with actual combat in mind. You can’t beat the price, and the video tutorial was very easy to follow.
This is easily the BEST pattern I've ever purchased!
It fits me perfectly (I'm a woman with broader shoulders than most, but it also fits perfectly when worn over a gambeson), the pattern itself is beautifully done and the assembly was incredibly easy! Plus, I asked a few questions on the YouTube video that showed how to make it and Nora answered really quick! Best customer service ever.