Someone mentioned a find at Target, and I wanted to tell the list of another (thanks for reminding me!). In their section of kitchen goodies, they have a nice...
Greetings- I recently added viking to my wardrobe and I got a prompt response from Raymonds Quiet Press. My brooches arrived about 5 days later and they are...
A friend of mine sent me a link for over the knee stockings. They are cotton spandex, but I thought they looked slightly more period than opaque tights from...
For those of you with Viking personas, I have a few questions. I'm new to the SCA and am starting on garb (for Estrella War, if you're interested). Viking...
The First Italian Showcase of 2006 is now online! This year I will be showcasing up to 2 costumes per month - one on the 1st, and one on the 15th of each...
It is my pleasure to announce that voting in the Rose Awards 2005 has now opened! To vote for the outstanding costumers/Italian costumes of 2005, please go to...
I think I would DYE the fabric first before cutting it our or sewing it What if it felts/shrinks more and doesn't FIT! I have used RIT dye successfully for...
I've found RIT to actually work noticeably better on protein-based fabrics than on cellulose fabrics; the protein dye in it is just plain better than the...
Ok I loved the wool stockings on that site. However I'm in need of some silk stockings, over the knee style, that can accomodate a 23" thigh. Anyone got...
One of the ladies from my barony is looking for help with said fur. Please email her directly at the juno address at the top of the forwarded message. Many...
I have a gown I found at a Thirft shop, I tore apart and revamped and made very period. 1510 off the shoulder venetian gown. It has the layers that the period...
Funny you should mention the Sock Dreams site, I was just there this morning drooling over LONG natural, undyed wool stockings my husband could wear as hose. I...
For those of you making garb for the winter I just purchased a very large lot of wool on eBay. I was very happy with the quality of the wool and thought you...
I opened a bin today that has yds and yds of wide ribbed corderoy. Moss green, tan and dark steel grey. Hmmm, now I'm wondering why I bought so much and the...
The shark people make those steam cleaners, etc - so you are probably no worse off with it than with any other brand. As with any appliance nowadays, there...
Greetings one and all. The year is ending, and I get to start preparing for the camping events that the new year will bring. This past year has been my first ...
In a message dated 12/23/2005 10:51:05 AM Mountain Standard Time, SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com writes: wide ribbed corderoy Hmm, well, there's the whole argument...
Okay, nothing like last minute preparation. I am going to a Masque Ball in late January. The theme is Seasons. Anyone have any links to portraits where I can...
Has anybody used this pattern? http://www.mediaevalmisc.com/pp46.htm Is this Pattern Company Recomemnded? Have any of you had problems with thier patterns? Any...
Hi all, I was wondering if someone could help me out. I'm looking at making my first SCA Cloak which I want to have a hood on. I have bought some wool...
Not a sewing issue, but a how-to-handle seam allowances issue. Look up 'clipping' in a how-to-sew book. The bunching up is because the small amount of fabric...
I've used this pattern and it sufficed but I found fitting it interesting--I'm just 5'2'' and a bit thick in the middle. I wouldn't recommend it for a very...
I know that Fashion Fabrics (on the web) often has a loose knit silk (they call it suiting) for a very reasonable price. Right now they are having a sale and...
Am I converting it correctly? What is 1 1/6 ells converted into Inches? One ell = 84 cm 1/6 ell = 14 cm 1 1/6 ell = 98cm long 98 cm / 2.5 = 39.2 inches long ...
Am most interested to know the source for one of your want-to-make pictures. The first one shown with the green bodice. I, too would like to create a bodice...
Greetings all! I've decided my next project to tackle will be a gown like this one: http://www.rebelshaven.com/VersCorner/research/ren/1400/mary1.jpg Lower...
I need some links for Venetian Ball Gowns. Can these be done in Linen or Velvet? I do not believe my budget can afford Upolstry fabric. Clarrise [Non-text...
Subject: cloaks How wide is the boucle, and how tall are you? I got about 4 meters of 60 inch coating and was able to turn it into a three-quarters-round cloak...
hi all, 19 days ago I completed my latest master work, my baby. Ashleigh was born at 1604 hrs aust eastern summer time, natural delivery, 11 lbs 5 oz, or for...
