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So, I've been talking to people who actually know what they're talking about with sewing, and making myself a kirtle/cotehardie. Yes, it's European, but meh - it's good to learn with.

But there's progress! I now have a toile (look! jargon! I totally know what I'm talking about now) to base an awesome Mughal coat off (see this post.), *and* I have a vague idea of how to fasten the bloody thing. Apparently side lacing, when done carefully, and laced in a matching colour, can be all but invisible. So I think that's what I'm going to try with the coats. But first, cotehardies. Hopefully, I'll have mine done in a week or so, and can post photos.