NK - Questions

[Tony And Catherine Lackey]

John Yates wrote:
> 
> Greetings!
>    Should the Tulsa metro media be tipped off as to the RAID about to
> descend on them this weekend, or would that just tip off the still
> unsuspecting stores?
>    On a fabric-clothing topic, do any of you know where I can obtain
> some patterns for men's fighting trousers, and other fighting-type
> clothing? I know a couple of excellent seamstresses here in this area,
> but they need some kind of starting point.  I am mid-11th century
> Viking, but interested in any such patters I might be able to get. If
> you know of any URL's for even cloaks and other men'sSCA period attire,
> I would appreciate it.
>    One of the seamstresses can probably work from a photo, so I need to
> pack a camera to Wisenfeur this weekend. I should have to populace last
> night.
> 
>    Thanks, and happy raiding!
>    Valstarr

	Your seamstresses could use any drawstring pants pattern very
successfully for fighting pants.  Something important to remember about
fighting clothes: they are subject to much stress.  So three things to
remember are 1. Gussets.  These are insets at the crotch (and for
fighting tunics, underarms) which spread the stress from one seam to
two. 2. Finishing raw edges.  Even with fabric that is resistant to
ravelling, there is always some.  Finishing the edges with a zigzag
stitch will add much to a garment's lifespan.  3. TRIPLE SEAM STRESS
POINTS!  Can't "stress" this enough!
	Pick good stout fabric.  Never use polyester for fighting.  It
does not breathe and is like wearing a plastic bag.  Heavy cotton twill
or the like is best.
	Hope this helps!

					Baroness Catrin