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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on June 26, 2009, 7:24 am

Is anyone active here, an active member of SCA?

My neighbor's oldest has just joined and while I can help him some, does
anyone have suggests for where to find patterns and/or clothes.

I'll be teaching him how to do the embroidery (as a broad term) for what
ever persona he chooses.

Thanks
Cheryl

Posted by Olwyn.Mary on June 26, 2009, 11:11 am

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
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Go over to alt.sewing and ask there. Tell them I sent you. There are
lots of folk on there who are experts and will be happy to share sources.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans

Posted by ellice on June 26, 2009, 11:30 am

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There is a pattern company called "Folkware" that has a lot of historical
and ethnic costume patterns. Link below:
http://www.folkwear.com/

Also, the major home sewing companies have now included in their pattern
books costume type things that are appropros for SCA - including Simplicity
& Butterick. I msy hit G-Street this weekend - and will send you some
details. I know they carry another set of patterns but I cannot remember
the name of the company. They are all historical garments - from
Renaissance thru Colonial, Victorian - European and American. I've even
seen patterns for early 20th century garb.

I don't think there will be any problem getting patterns - it's much easier
now than 20+ years ago (had some undergrad friends that were quite active in
SCA).

Ellice

Posted by Queencityxstitcher on June 26, 2009, 4:28 pm

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Cheryl

I have a bunch of medieval costuming sites that I'll corral for you. I
have "Stumble" upon a few lately including weapons and chain mail. Also
the seamstress at work is an active member and her persona is 15th
century Italian. I'll gather those sites and send them along. I have
found patterns for braies, coifs, tunics, hose, and surcoats for males.
Bobbie V.

Posted by ellice on June 26, 2009, 10:03 pm

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Well, one more thing to contribute on top of Bobbie's treasure trove....My
boss, the manager of the Caribou where I work, not only used to do XS 'cause
his mother taught him, but, the guy actually makes Chain Mail. Seriously.
He's definitely hooked up with those interested in that and makes custom
Chain Mail- articles of armour, jewelry (he has some really interesting
rings), etc. So, let me know if you think that might be of interest. He
had quite the story about getting some manufacturer that did spring coils to
make him 10,000 individually cut single rings in 2 diameters - I think he
had to pay for them to set their CAM machine to cut each ring, rather than a
length of coils. Something different always around the corner.

Ellice

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