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The War Factory Bespoke leather costuming and accessories for SCA, LARP and general costuming. Brisbane based. We are ABN: 40 142 990 552
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20/02/2025

From the recent collaboration with and Gabby Carbon, a great renaissance-styled shoot of a fun rogue design I put together. I'm loving how its turned out and looking forward to more projects!

07/02/2025

I had a spare set of the recent "Nel" kidney belt pattern cut out and ready to go so I thought I'd test out some new turquoise Cobble Stone dye and some leather stamps and have a play with it. I'm pretty happy with the result and its been a nice little side quest between other projects over the last few weeks.

28/01/2025

From the recent shoot with for the upcoming 'Pathfinder' belt set. Hoping to have the patterns for the belt and matching suspenders on the store by the end of February! Plenty of time to make yourself something to go with your outfit for the coming season

23/01/2025

The 'Aelyn' corset has been updated! To help out all those people getting into lasers for their leatherwork, DXF versions of the patterns have been added to the listing. With 4 size options and a detailed step-by-step tutorial, its even easier to get crafting and make yourself or a friend something curvy. Its 50% off until the end of the month.

17/01/2025

A recent build that's coming together bit by bit. Bit of classic fantasy gear for an elvish rogue

10/01/2025

Double the danger! Such a fantastic energy with these two fabulous humans. Wonderfully captured by photographer . I'm so keen to revisit these looks again soon!

03/01/2025

More fabulous images surfacing from this cyberpunk-themed shoot with . Such a great series and is such a fantastically expressive subject. They've captured the feel of the character so perfectly! Couldn't be happier with how these pics have been turning out.

The new 'Pathfinder' belt system features with the leather in these outfits, alongside an updated version of my existing 'Adventurer' chest harness. Patterns and tutorials for the belt system and revised chest harness are currently on the bench and hopefully dropping on the Etsy store soon!

29/12/2024

'Nel' kidney belt/corset in classic black and silver. Sometimes you want something special to wear around town because not every day is a renfaire... 😄

Make your own version using the new pattern and tutorial found on the Etsy store! Link is in my bio.

21/12/2024

***PRICE DROP***
FOR SALE
Versatile Chest Harness in deep red.

Made from high quality veg tan leather with heavy-duty hard wear, this chest harness is the perfect accessory for photographers, adventurers, LARPers and cosplayers.

Featuring a unique, slotted design so you can customise your loadout with pouches, carabiners, and other various accoutrements. This piece also features two straps on the sides which open with quick-release pouch studs, making it even more versatile. The harness has two chest straps to secure it and distribute the weight evenly across the body.

This piece was made for a Small to Medium women's size, however it is extremely adjustable using the chicago screws under the arm pieces and the lacing on the back. Adjusts from 30-38" (76-96cm) approx. The mannequin pictured is a size 12.

Price: $195 inclusive of postage and handling within Australia.

19/12/2024

I had the great honour recently of being invited to provide costume designs for photoshoots by . There was a few themes covered across multiple shoots with a fabulous cadre of talented models. I couldn't be happier with the whole project and the results have been outstanding. I hope you enjoy this and future posts covering this amazing series of shoots...

21/11/2024

The latest pattern in the collection is now live on the Etsy store. The 'Nel' kidney belt features a wonderfully contoured shape and adjustable design. A detailed step-by-step tutorial and three sizing options make this a great leathercraft project for novice craftspeople. Check it out now! Link in bio

11/11/2024

Playing with some new stamps I've just had arrive from . Always amazing quality and I'm loving these designs. I can already see myself stamping so many more pieces in the future

31/10/2024

Photographers suspender belt harness in hand-dyed blood red veg tan leather. Almost ready to head out the door to its new forever home

27/10/2024

Last test build before I release this new pattern. I've called this one 'Nel' after the gorgeous being that inspired the design and graciously road tested the original versions

21/10/2024

Liffle side quest while working on the tutorials for the next pattern release. A set of custom pouches for a photographer's rig. Now to let them dry before dyeing and finishing

12/09/2024

Slowly addinv more elements to this set. Y harness, skirt hitches, and a tankard clip included in the lineup. Sword frog and book holster to come. Is there anything else I'm missing?

08/08/2024

I'm madly working through the details on sizing variations on this next set and should hopefully have a decent range available on release. Fingers crossed, I can wrap this one up and have it online for the end of September!

22/07/2024

A new set of designs I've had on the bench recently. The kidney belt is mostly there, and I'm working on a few standard size variations. The hooded mantle is a work in progress as I pin down the right attachment system set-up. Overall, I'm really happy with how it's progressing and keen to get this one to the Etsy store soon. Do you think there's any other pieces I should add to this set?

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My latest pattern release, "Aelyn," is now live on the Etsy store.

'Freyja' now available on the Etsy store. Complete with detailed tutorials and featuring multiple sizes and printing formats it'll help you make something fabulous this coming renfaire and larp season #cosplay #renfaire #leathercraft #larp

Armour up your day and make your own leather vest! These leather craft patterns include detailed step-by-step instructions to get you from start to stylish finish #larp #cosplay #renfaire #leathercraft Manda At Arms

The latest leather craft pattern 'Freyja' is now live on the Etsy store! Designed for live-action role-play, renaissance fairs, cosplay, or just looking fashionably awesome. The purchase includes a detailed step-by-step set of instructions with over 50 colour images AND comes in multiple formats for ease of printing. Go follow the link in the bio and check it out now!#leathercraft #renfaire #cosplay #larp Manda At Arms

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Our little workshop had a royal visit the other day from the always vivacious @amelda_the_dragon_queen . I'm pretty sure she managed to strap on everything that was in reach 😂 #Repost @amelda_the_dragon_queen (@get_repost) ・・・ @thewarfactoryau What happens when you let me loose in the workshop I put on absolutely everything I can find . . #workshop #leatherarmour #tacticalleather #larparmour #royalvisit #larpgirl #larpers #womeninarmour #strapsfordays #larpaustralia