[Sca-cooks] Can't afford the SCA?

[Glenn Crawford]

>Welcome to the list.  I'm glad you unlurked.

Thank you.

>First, you don't have to fight to enjoy the SCA.
>I was close to 50 before I found the Society, and
>nearly crippled with a bad back, but I have
>enjoyed every moment.
>Second, all we require is an attempt at medieval
>garb of some sort.  A quick and dirty tee tunic
>is an attempt.

I have some costumes from when I do Nero, now I have to see which ones are
exceptable.

>Third....well, kilts with sewn pleats don't show
>up in the documentation until well past the
>period we celebrate.  A period kilt would be a
>straight piece of wool, gathered and held in
>place with a belt.  Any pattern would do,
>including a solid color.  The Crawford Tartan did
>not represent the Crawford Clan officially until
>  the late 17th century or early 18th century.

I have a kilt from Nero that isn't sewn, I did use safety pin to help keep
the gather from falling out, it is a plaid (blues, greens and browns)made
out of fannel.

>Mordonna


Thanks,
Glenn

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