... Documenting a name means showing that it existed in period in the form in which you'd like to use it, and that you're using it the same way it was used in...
... This is likely completely unrelated to the name <Erika>. <Erika> is a modern feminization of the name <Erik>, which is a late-period Swedish and Norwegian...
... "Wench garb" is a modern invention, based on 16th-century underwear--the chemise (or "smock") is the basic foundation garment for the period, the only...
At the risk of sounding blasphemous... And being one of the gals also blessed by the BF... Does being "periodically correct" HAVE to go so far as what we wear...
... Your underwear is your business. But you should be aware that a modern bra may very well single-handedly take your look from "pretty realistic" to "Hello,...
According to my lady (who didn't sew until she began participating in the SCA), T-tunics are actually harder to sew than Elizabethan/Italian ren outfits: they...
Personally I wear my regular bra under my garb. Sometimes I wear a strapless bra. But then I purposely cut my garb so I can wear my regular bra or the...
I am new to the SCA but not to sewing, atleast from patterns. I really like to get patterns and morph them to something else closer to what i'm going for. but...
Welcome to the SCA!!! In truth I've used commerical patterns several times and then (with research) adapted them to a more historically accurate garment. I...
I personally have done some research on the web and feel that I have a reasonable of Irish garb of the 1540's. But I still think the "fantasy" garb archives ...
... I don't need patterns--my persona wears tunics and rectangular cloaks, so all I need is a tape measure and a ruler. That said. . . Many of the experienced...
Waspi-Square: hadn't heard that one before. But yeah, that's about what we're looking at. Not exactly a 28G, but within a couple of numbers and letters of...
Cheap dress form better than pretty much any commercial product: http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00002.asp Elspeth I bring myself happiness by...
I realize that I can get by with a medieval-looking something and a regular bra underneath-- in fact that's what I'll be wearing for the near future. But I'd...
A quick visual reference for those who are still thinking plus-sized: http://wapsisquare.com/kung_foo_monica.html The band to full bust ratio will cause...
I don't think it's been mentioned, but the local Goodwill has a half- price sale today..... I picked up: 2 linen dresses off white pale yellow (complete w/tiny...
The newcomer website is all over the place. Where was this Goodwill at? I am in North Georgia. On another subject....does anyony have the website for creating...
My current Goodwill is in Norwich CT, but I have habituated a variety of Goodwills and Salvation Army sites over the years and they've all had decent deals and...
GoodWill in North Georgia! There is a large GoodWill in Athens, Ga. If this is an amenable distance for you, I would be happy to give directions. - Pardus ...
find yourself a lady fighter who needs a consort...at least one kingdom had a Queen by right of arms and her king was her consort. ... From: "Oakes, George"...
... There is the Barony of the Western Seas (Hawaii) which alternates between a heavy weapons tourney and an A&S competition for the posts of Baron and...
It can be confusing. But you aren't required to swear fealty to anyone. i just joined recently, and the shire I live in has been great explaining things. I...
i think it depends on your local faire. Since some people oustide the SCA refer to SCA events as renfaire, I'll define it as a commercial entertainment event....
And that kingdom was ... The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra. The first kingdom to have a Queen by her own right. We're so cool!!!!!!! Lady Maria Shire of Gate's...
Thank you so much Pardus but I am afraid Athens is too far off a distance for my carriage. We are in Cleveland. I hope to someday find such a deal on fabric so...
... Forgive the lateness of my reply, but I only joined the list very recently. There are a great many positions of honor apart from wearing the Crown in the...
In a message dated 9/3/2007 5:05:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cas46per@... writes: <<I am also looking for feast recipies. I'm tired of getting sick...
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