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The Reconstructing History Podcast Kass McGann

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News, views, and schmooze from Reconstructing History Patterns!

    RH Podcast Ep 43 - The Moy Gown

    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!

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    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/

    • 50 min
    Episode 42 - Printers Are DUMB

    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



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    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/

    • 45 min
    RH Podcast 41 - Good for Beginners?

    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/

    • 7 min
    Podcast 40 - What Patterns Are For

    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/

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Podcast 39 — For Flash

    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/

    • 56 min
    Podcast 37 — Confirmation Bias

    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/

    • 43 min

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