[Namron] Couple costuming questions

[Epperson, Sheryl]

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
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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

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	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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