[Bryn-gwlad] Garb Talk

[Peters Athena]

Hi Heather,

You are doing pretty good on costuming books int he
ones you ordered. Medieval Tailor's Assistant is one
that is used to death in my craft room :)

Beyond that I would look into collecting artwork of
the period to help create accurate clothing. Most
likely you will be drafting your own patterns if you
are wanting truly authentic stuff. There are some
other books out there, but as far as construction
guides go, the ones you mentioned are the best I have
found.

For Authentic clothing sites check Historic
Enterprises    http://www.historicenterprises.com/
or Revival Clothing http://www.revivalclothing.com/

I also try and produce high quality clothing for my
Lord and myself. While I tend not to have much time I
may be able to work out a deal with you to make
outfits for yourself depending on what you are looking
for. I have very limited knowledge in some areas, for
example I don't have a clue as to how to make a kilt
:) but I am always willing to learn. Right now I am
mostly experienced in making clothes in the era around
1360. I have made 1 15th Century Italian and 1
Elizabethan, so I have knowledge in those, but am not
as proficient.

Anyway feel free to contact me if you need more info
or would like to meet to see my work.

-Lady Vyvyanne Fox (a.k.a Athena Peters)

--- Heather Cook <elvesoncrack at gmail.com> wrote:

> Forgive me if this has been beaten to death already,
> which I'm sure it has:
> 
> I need recommendations on books about garb (I just
> ordered The Tudor Tailor
> and Medieval Tailor's Assistant, but I want more)
> And if you have any cool websites for patterns/info,
> that would be great
> too. I've been doing my own research, but I might
> have missed a little
> nugget of wisdom
> Also any online shops for buying garb (all the stuff
> I'm seeing is for
> rennies, or is just plain gross)
> 
> Also, does anyone here make garb for money? I would
> pay someone to make me
> an outfit or two or three (plus the cost of fabric).
> I'll help out however I
> can. I want something pretty nice; I'm not looking
> for basic t-tunics or
> things like that, I want some pretty dresses, I will
> pay accordingly. My
> "persona" is going to be Indian, but I really just
> love the costuming aspect
> of the SCA, and I am interested in all sorts of
> garb, from Vikings to French
> to Eastern European. I also want to get a kilt and
> some basics for my
> husband. If you are interested, feel free to email
> me off list.
> 
> I have a sewing machine, but my sewing skills are
> mediocre, and I don't
> think I will be up to snuff anytime soon. I just
> need a few core outfits to
> get started, and I plan on making my own stuff as I
> get more advanced.
> 
> And finally, do we have a BG wiki?
> 
> Heather
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