[Ansteorra] period on a budget

[Lisa]

You're more than welcome to "filch" the idea of buying extra material to
assist newbies with garb.  What we tend to do is teach them the basic
t-tunic or t-dress, a simple breeks pattern, and advise them to use this
basic garb for their first few events until they get an idea of what time
period and style they prefer.  Once they figure out what persona they want,
we then assist them if it's an area we know, or direct them to people who
are more knowledgable in the style of garb they want.  I agree with using
cotton, linen, etc, natural fabrics if possible, for breathability if
nothing else.

Thrift shops and second hand shops are great for getting quality materials
for next to nothing, but you have to be selective and know what you're
looking for.  An old brocade curtain can easily become a great
bodice/doublet, maybe even a skirt if there's enough.  I also agree with
bartering services or talents when possible.  I also agree that cheap
replicas tend to look... well, cheap.  You tend to get what you pay for.

Elizabeta

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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] period on a budget


> In a message dated 9/19/06 8:16:50 AM Central Daylight Time,
> silvina at allegiance.tv writes:
>
>
> > One thing we do is when our household buys cloth for our own garb, we
tend
> > to buy an extra yard or two to make garb for newbies we're helping get
> > started.
>
> What an excellent idea! May I "filch" it?
> <g>
> Also if I might add my two pence to the period/non period debate, honestly
> folks, we do this to appear as period as we possibly can. The word
"appear"
> being the operative word. I love to attempt as period as possible given
the
> circumstances of my surroundings such as a downpour..no velvet Tudors
then...I bring
> out the t-tunic and possibly jeans until things dry out..etc. Also
> soap,deoderant and baby powder are my friends..lol..I'd like to think
others appreciate
> this too.
> I guess what I'm trying to say here is that most of us begin this game not
> really knowing what period looks like and how to get there. Jumping on
someone
> with a mob mentality is wrong and downright rude. The only lesson learned
is
> that we can be a bunch of elitist snobs..what a way to welcome newcomers!
I am
> sure someone mentioned this all ready but taking M'Lord/M'Lady gently in
hand
> and admiring their attempt then suggesting how they may even better fit in
next
> time..perhaps offering a brief sewing lesson or organizing a group
material
> scavenger hunt to the local fabric stores hopefully will sound like fun
and
> will tend to make them feel included and part of this adventure we call
the
> Society for Creative Anachronism.
> Thank you for allowing me to express my opinion,
> In Service to my Kingdom and the Dream,
> Mistress Anna Mitrofanova
> Bonwicke
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