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<DIV><SPAN class=116141716-13052005><FONT color=#0000ff>Jim, and others who may
be interested.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=116141716-13052005><FONT color=#0000ff>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><A
href="http://reconstructinghistory.com/beginners/FirstGarb.html"><FONT
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size=2>http://reconstructinghistory.com/beginners/FirstGarb.html</FONT></A><FONT
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>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).</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005><A
href="http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/bockhome.html">http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/cloth/bockhome.html</A></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>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.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>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.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>For trim, you can purchase trim, or learn to weave or
embroider it yourself. We have many people who would be willing to
teach. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>Welcome to our
addiction,</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=116141716-13052005>Annabelle</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com@ansteorra.org
[mailto:namron-bounces+epperss=oge.com@ansteorra.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jim
L Couch<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 13, 2005 11:11 AM<BR><B>To:</B> Barony of
Namron<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Namron] Couple costuming
questions<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>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. <A
href="http://www.vikingsonline.org.uk">http://www.vikingsonline.org.uk</A></DIV>
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<DIV>My questions are:</DIV>
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<DIV>Is there a decent place to get leather here in OKC?</DIV>
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<DIV>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? </DIV>
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<DIV>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? </DIV>
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<DIV>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?</DIV>
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<DIV>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. :) </DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks in advance.. Hope I didnt ramble too much.</DIV>
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<DIV>Jim</DIV><BR>________________________________________________________________________<BR>This
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