The Reconstructing History Podcast

Kass McGann
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  1. 05/05/2022

    RH Podcast Ep 43 - The Moy Gown

    Kass has finished the Moy Gown pattern revamp! Join us as we discuss the history of this Irish Medieval Dress and how she's made our pattern easier to use. LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EP: https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh313-medieval-irish-moy-gown https://reconstructinghistory.com/ - newest patterns on front page! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LINKS TO US: Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Get the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww Get the audio podcast here: https://anchor.fm/reconstructinghistory Reconstructing History 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/

  2. 04/26/2022

    Episode 42 - Printers Are DUMB

    Kass is back! We're back to a full-format podcast! WOOOOOOOOO! Discussion: G^@D&#^N MOTHERF^@%NG PIECE OF S^#T PRINTERS! Using downloadable RH patterns with your home printer. LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EP: https://reconstructinghistory.com/ - newest patterns on front page! https://www.afmp.nl/onze-vereniging/ - Dutch military union -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LINKS TO US: Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Get the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww Get the audio podcast here: https://anchor.fm/reconstructinghistory Reconstructing History 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/

  3. 04/20/2022

    RH Podcast 41 - Good for Beginners?

    Bob flies solo this week, so it's a short one. Discussion: Is "suitable for beginners" a meaningful metric when talking about sewing patterns? LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EP: https://reconstructinghistory.com/ - updated patterns on front page https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh982-mens-casual-and-work-shirts-sewing-pattern https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh983-mens-casual-or-work-trousers-sewing-pattern https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh004-12th-through-16th-c-peasant-man https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh212-1560s-70s-french-gown https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh1032-1890s-1910s-ladies-single-breasted-cycling-jacket-sewing-pattern https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh1033-1890s-1910s-ladies-double-breasted-cycling-jacket-sewing-pattern https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmVbkYMNqlpJQD-zAFjnaeeFO_mcc92lA - Vintage Voyages LINKS TO US: Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Get the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww Get the audio podcast here: https://anchor.fm/reconstructinghistory Reconstructing History 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/

  4. 04/06/2022

    Podcast 40 - What Patterns Are For

    Spring has sprung, which means we have a wicked bad cold. Still, here we are to discuss What Patterns Are For!  LINKS TO STUFF WE MENTION IN THIS EP: https://reconstructinghistory.com/ - updated patterns on front page https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmVbkYMNqlpJQD-zAFjnaeeFO_mcc92lA - Vintage Voyages LINKS TO US: Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Get the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww 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/

  5. 03/22/2022

    Podcast 39 — For Flash

    This week's podcast live! Listen to Kass and Bob blither on about life, the universe, and historical clothing!   P.S. If you have ordered a MTM preorder for:  RH002, RH017, RH101, RH201, RH203, RH208, RH213, RH609, RH711, RH821, RH822, RH823, RH824, RH833, RH942, RH943, RH944, RH1008, please check your spam folder for an email asking for your measurements.  We're ready to go!   Made to Measure patterns currently available on our website here:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/collections/made-to-measure-patterns  Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Reconstructing History downloads on Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RHpatterns  Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww   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/

  6. 02/22/2022

    Podcast 37 — Confirmation Bias

    This week's podcast is on Confirmation Bias. Listen to Kass and Bob blither on about how you can fall victim to this biggest cause of faulty research. Study wisely!   Brittanica's definition of confirmation bias: https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias  Rural Pennsylvania Clothing: https://www.amazon.com/Rural-Pennsylvania-Clothing-Ellen-Gehret/dp/0873871057  Runaway servant ad examples:  http://www.irelandoldnews.com/History/runaways2.htm  Motel of the Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/Motel-Mysteries-David-Macaulay/dp/0395284252  P.S. If you have ordered a MTM preorder for:  RH002, RH017, RH101, RH201, RH203, RH208, RH213, RH609, RH711, RH821, RH822, RH823, RH824, RH833, RH942, RH943, RH944, RH1008, please check your spam folder for an email asking for your measurements.  We're ready to go!   Made to Measure patterns currently available on our website here:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/collections/made-to-measure-patterns  Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    Reconstructing History downloads on Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RHpatterns  Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMUxOgut7QhDf3ZpRhJ6ww   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/

  7. 02/15/2022

    Podcast 36 — Cheap, Fast, Good

    Time is tight but we're here for a podcase on The Magic Triangle:  Cheap, Fast, Good. Listen to Kass and Bob blither on about how you can have two of these three qualities, but never all three. Choose wisely!   Sator Bohemia and their lovely fabrics can be found at:  https://www.sartorbohemia.com/historical-fabrics/  The men's trousers patterns are all new and revamped.  Find them here: https://reconstructinghistory.com/collections/mens-trouser-patterns  The new 15th century Men's Getting Dressed Guide is ready to download now:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/15th-century-mens-getting-dressed-guide-1 P.S.  If you have ordered a MTM preorder for:  RH002, RH017, RH101, RH201, RH203, RH208, RH213, RH609, RH711, RH821, RH822, RH823, RH824, RH833, RH942, RH943, RH944, RH1008, please check your spam folder for an email asking for your measurements.  We're ready to go!   Made to Measure patterns currently available on our website here:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/product-category/mtm-patterns/  Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout.    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/

  8. 02/07/2022

    Podcast 35 — Your Authenticity

    We miss you all!   We're still working hard on pattern revisions. We've finished 8 in the past 11 days!  But we made time to do a real podcast today.  Because we care.   Today we're talking about Authenticity. How did Kass start studying historical clothing (HINT: it's not what you expect!)  What does Authenticity mean?  What should it mean?  What does it mean to you?   Send us your photos of you being your authenitic you.  We'd love to see them.   You can follow Josh Hart in Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joshuahartdesign/  Prince Powder Pouffe can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/princepowderpouffe/  Izabella Pitcher is on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/izabelapriorattire/  And her awesome books (and other things) can be ordered here:  https://www.priorattire.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1462049-The-Victorian-Dressmaker-books.html Download the new 15th century Men's Getting Dressed Guide here:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/15th-century-mens-getting-dressed-guide-1 P.S. If you have ordered a MTM preorder for:  RH002, RH017, RH101, RH201, RH203, RH208, RH213, RH609, RH711, RH821, RH822, RH823, RH824, RH833, RH942, RH943, RH944, RH1008, please check your spam folder for an email asking for your measurements.  We're ready to go! Made to Measure patterns currently available on our website here:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/collections/made-to-measure-patterns Sign up to our newsletter on the front page of our website or at checkout:  https://reconstructinghistory.com/ 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/

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