Many (40ish, I’d estimate) hours and I deeply regretted the endeavour at many points, especially when rushing to get it finished in time, but once I got the hang of the process, a lot of it was quite zen. It was almost like knitting, it gave me something to do with my hands.
Sometimes, especially because I made chainmail, rather than the much higher quality (and more authentic?) (images not mine, randomly from Google images). I don’t particularly remember pinching being a problem though, especially given I was wearing just my underwear beneath it most times.
I have a chainmail dress I made for a party once. I don’t get much opportunity to wear it, but it’s great.
Edit: behold, my silly outfit.
Parry this you filthly casual!
Cool dress
That must have taken ages to make! Well done!
Many (40ish, I’d estimate) hours and I deeply regretted the endeavour at many points, especially when rushing to get it finished in time, but once I got the hang of the process, a lot of it was quite zen. It was almost like knitting, it gave me something to do with my hands.
A woman of class.
But that is butted, not riveted chainmail so it’s unfortunately not fit for combat. Looks cool tho
Do you find it pinches your skin? I’ve always wanted to make one for Ren faires.
Sometimes, especially because I made
chainmail, rather than the much higher quality (and more authentic?) 
(images not mine, randomly from Google images). I don’t particularly remember pinching being a problem though, especially given I was wearing just my underwear beneath it most times.