On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, Robin Netherton wrote:
For the people who care about doing it right, I'll point to the
reconstructinghistory.com page on beginner garb for a basic tunic, which
is a whole lot better than the lie down and draw around yourself T-tunic
approach and no harder.
Much in the
Here's an uncharacteristic request.
I'm going to be speaking to my kid's elementary school class about
medieval costume, as part of a big unit they're doing on the Middle Ages.
This much I know how to do, and have done before. No problems there.
Here's the part I need help with. The class will
I got a book a long time ago called Costume Design and Making by
Fernald and Shenton that has simple patterns for lots of costumes.
It's another Theatre Arts book so it may be very similar to Brookes and
it may still be too difficult for parents. Are there any commercial
patterns for
for this purpose.
Beyond this, I'd wait for patterns to go on sale at Joann's. ;-)
=Linda=
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I'm going to be speaking to my kid's elementary school class
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
I got a book a long time ago called Costume Design and Making by
Fernald and Shenton that has simple patterns for lots of costumes.
It's another Theatre Arts book so it may be very similar to Brookes
and it may still be too difficult for parents.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:39 AM
To: Historic Costume List
Subject: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources
Here's an uncharacteristic request.
I'm going to be speaking to my kid's elementary school class about
medieval costume, as part of a big unit they're
Robin Netherton wrote:
Are there any
commercial patterns for children for Medieval type costumes?
I'd be happy if I can steer everyone to basic rectalinear tunic styles and
some sort of headcovering. They're focusing on c. 1300, so no fairy
princess dresses here.
There's a real dearth of
Robin Netherton wrote:
I'd be happy if I can steer everyone to basic rectalinear tunic
styles and
some sort of headcovering. They're focusing on c. 1300, so no fairy
princess dresses here.
Ooops, missed one, here's your basic tunics for children, in a nativity
pattern:
Robin,
I have done what you are about to do, except I and
another person help the students with costuming for a
sheakespeare play. atthefaire.com has a pattern link
and simplicity has some inexpensive costumes. I also
fitted the sudents using resources such as the second
stores in the area and
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Ooops, missed one, here's your basic tunics for children, in a nativity
pattern:
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M2340.htm?tab=costumespage=6
McCall's patterns will be on sale at Hancock fabric store chains this Sept
14-17, for 99
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Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:39 AM
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Subject: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources
Here's an uncharacteristic request.
I'm going to be speaking to my kid's elementary
Speaking of cost, I'd bet that most of the parents don't have access to
sewing machines. Since stores are already being stocked for halloween, it
might be worth going to a local walmart or target and browsing through the
selection--that way, you can suggest costumes, and give the students
Depending on what you have in mind, this just might fit the bill
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5207.htm?tab=costumespage=1
It has patterns for the veil and *drat* I've lost the word! I'm only
coming up with barbette. *sigh* Brain Fade is an ugly thing.
susan
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Susan Farmer
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, Kate Pinner wrote:
What is the school district like? Are there some families that feel
even $5 is too much? If so, asking for donations of plain, non
flowered, pillowcases that, with holes cut for arms and head, belted
over sweat pants -- wrap burlap around the shoes and
] Basic medieval costume sources
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
I got a book a long time ago called Costume Design and Making by
Fernald and Shenton that has simple patterns for lots of costumes.
It's another Theatre Arts book so it may be very similar to Brookes
and it may still
Also, Target has mens' pajama bottoms, inexpensive, that can easily be cut
down for knee pants.
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Here's an uncharacteristic request.
I'm going
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Depending on what you have in mind, this just might fit the bill
http
In a message dated 9/12/2006 6:25:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Along the same sort of lines (obv. about historically accurate as medieval
space invaders, so don't shoot me), a plain (ie unprinted) basic adult
t-shirt,
far too big for the kid, and belted in
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Subject: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources
Here's an uncharacteristic request.
I'm going to be speaking to my kid's elementary school class about
medieval costume, as part of a big unit they're doing on the Middle
Ages.
This much I know how to do, and have done before
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