>>1782917This isn't a big gourd, but is the first harvest from last year in my garden. It's roughly 20 ounces, but the ones growing now will be closer to 45-50.
The haversack is a generic continental style, made out of retired tent canvas with the intent of being more civilian, harder wearing, and typical enough for me to use from 16th-18thC kits, unlike say, my specific repro'd British haversack (pic related) which is an exact duplicate of an extant piece, but not as hardy.
For tapestry brocade, most major fabric stores like Jo-Annes, Handcock fabrics etc, have upholstery sections with good selections. Just be careful about pattern if you want something period.
