[Namron] Couple costuming questions

[Jim L Couch]

You can tell how "modern" I am.. I'm still a little upset that I cannot buy 
a complete Viking outfit at Wal-Mart. LOL (Kidding of course) I meant they 
are suppose to have EVERYTHING. I would really like to learn how to make 
trim myself. Never even thought about it. I still mentally live in a buy it 
quick world and have little confidence in myself to create anything 
physically myself. Words (believe it or not), music, and that type of 
creativity is easy for me but I've always been a little nervous about 
sewing, woodworking, or anything created physically. Its one of THOSE things 
I would like to learn to conquer.
 Thanks for the comments and suggestions. :)
 Jim

 On 5/13/05, Epperson, Sheryl <epperss at oge.com> wrote: 
> 
> Jim, and others who may be interested.
>  I don't know a lot about Viking clothing, so someone else will need to 
> address that part of this. However, the following site has a lot of good 
> information for measuring and cutting out using rectangular construction, to 
> minimize waste, as was most likely done.
>  http://reconstructinghistory.com/beginners/FirstGarb.html 
>   This site is diagrams of existing garments from various places, and is 
> excellent. Measurements would need to be altered to match yours, but that is 
> relatively easy compared to figuring out how something is made. The 
> gentleman whose site this is resides in Northkeep (Tulsa), and is a Master 
> of the Laurel (the highest award for Arts and Sciences in the SCA).
>  http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/bockhome.html
>  So far as using a sewing machine or sewing it by hand, the sewing machine 
> wasn't invented until the mid to late 19th century, so all clothing before 
> that was sewn by hand. It will probably take longer, especially since you're 
> learning, but it is entirely do-able.
>  As far as I know, Wal Mart and Hancocks are the only reliable places in 
> Norman to get fabric. Goodwill and Salvation Army may have some on occasion, 
> but you can't count on it. There are many more places in Oklahoma City, 
> however. For leather, there is a Tandy Leather store on SW 59, there may be 
> other places also, I don't buy a leather very often myself.
>  For trim, you can purchase trim, or learn to weave or embroider it 
> yourself. We have many people who would be willing to teach. 
>  Welcome to our addiction,
>  Annabelle
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
> *From:* namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com at ansteorra.org [mailto:
> namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com at ansteorra.org] *On Behalf Of *Jim L Couch
> *Sent:* Friday, May 13, 2005 11:11 AM
> *To:* Barony of Namron
> *Subject:* [Namron] Couple costuming questions
> 
> I found a website that has instructions and plans for pretty authentic, I 
> think, Viking clothing. This is the period that I have been researching so I 
> would like to make some clothes using this site. 
> http://www.vikingsonline.org.uk
>  My questions are:
>  Is there a decent place to get leather here in OKC?
>  I have a VERY limited amount of experience in sewing, ok basically none, 
> but I dont have a sewing maching either. Might be able to use my sisters but 
> not sure. Would it be improbable to do by hand? Would it just take a longer 
> amount of time for me to do it this way? 
>  Whats the best place in Norman to find material? I have looked at Wal 
> Mart but everything looks pretty modern to me.. I have been to Hancocks and 
> they seem to have a decent selection. Any other places I should try? 
>  Also, the decorative trim that you see around the necks, wrists and such 
> Would I find the trim at the same places I get the material?
>  I am in no hurry. But I have been dying (Love being dramatic) to ask 
> questions regarding sewing since I started meeting you guys and just now amd 
> I comfortable to do so. Basically, I am just looking for a project so that I 
> can begin learning something... and at the same time make myself some pretty 
> decent.. semi authentic clothing. :) 
>  Thanks in advance.. Hope I didnt ramble too much.
>  Jim
> 
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