Failure to Thrive

[seamstrix]

I'm not sure what to call this post. It's definitely an Op/Ed. It involves the level of accuracy/quality of clothing at reenactments. This issue was brought to mind this weekend when I attended a small Rendezvous near Chicago. The event was small but the site was very nice and the people organizing it were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Since the

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[countessof_roth]

*stands up, starts clapping*

THANK YOU. YES.

I mean, i still screw up. I can't do 1st person worth shit, but at least I know not to wear a wrist watch and am attempting to find a pair of solid civil war period frames to put my lenses into. (I'd wear contacts and I do currently at reenactments, but they're VERY uncomfortable for me so i'm going to grit my teeth and get a period pair of glasses)

[acmespaceship]

Oh what fun! I love a good rant. Back when I attended SCA events, a T-tunic and a pair of ballet slippers put you in the garb elite. As I recall, the rule was that two bath towels held together with safety pins did NOT qualify as appropriate attire. My pet peeve was people who would make a good costume from the neck down, but refuse to wear anything on their heads

[clothsprogs]

Sometimes you're writing out of my headspace - you know that, don't you?

Which reminds me, I MUST get some more contact lenses before we invade your spare bedroom... and dig out out my Medieval/Tudor glasses.

I do admire you going without but since I can't reliably recognize Tom from 2 feet away without my prescription lenses, I prefer not to be a danger myself and everybody around me and plan accordingly.

BTW, I'm giving up hope of shedding enough weight to fit back into my Kentwell Gentry suit for Bristol, so be prepared for me to be FRANTICALLY sewing a new doublet.

I think the trunk hose will actually fit as they came out about 4 sizes too big when I made them and were held up only by the points attaching them to the doublet. Don't ask me how that worked without looking amazingly weird where the two garments meet, doublet skirts cover all manner of sins is my only answer.

Teddy

[clothsprogs]

And, on the subject of costume details - Is going barefoot OK for the pirate thing?

The only footwear I have that's close to the period is my Georgian shoes with the heels and shiny buckles... which ain't gonna wash for "pirate scum".

Teddy

[seamstrix]

Bare feet are fine for Great Lakes River Pirates but the sand might get a bit hot on your feet. We'll see about making you some simple center seam moccasins. They are easy and quick to make.

[clothsprogs]

Okeydokey

Teddy