Online free resources for Garb and equipment
Apr 17, 2017 6:32:58 GMT
Post by Admin on Apr 17, 2017 6:32:58 GMT
There are many good sources of ideas you can tap into. Here are a few that i have used.
Cimplicity pattern Renaisance men
www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-4059-mens-renaissance-costumes/4059.html#srule=price-high-to-low&sz=30&start=116
this pattern for the pants can be simplified for sewing and by simply lengthening the pattern you can get full length pants. Ont top of that they are very comfortable andd have a good seat that allows full movement with ought worrying about splitting the seams. Usually i use a light cotton fabric, though i do stay away from realy cheap broadcloth. For the yoke/waist piece rather than sewing with interfacing just use a heavier fabric. Besides this you can add flourishes such as piping or stripes to the side of the leg.
Sewing machins i generally use a singer heavy duty. This especially helps in the wide array of cloth that i tend to sew anything from light leather to delicate gossamer fabrics. If you can learn how to sew on a machine like this. Thier usually simpler and dont have all the computerized stitches of the fancier machines but will last you longer and is usually faster. If you havnt sewed much i suggest you start with pouches or bags. this will get you used to your machine and allow you to play around with different stitches. Also learn how to properly set up the button hole system. If you dont think the button hole is stiff enough simply reset the mechanism and do it again, don't due it to many time as eventually you will seize up the needle, usually i find 2-3 passes will make a long lasting button hole depending on the settings you use. If you plan on washing your costumes try to afford a serger. Most basin machines have a serger/edger setting but a true serger will do a much better job. Although these machines seem complex as long as you set the threads up they should be fine. Once you have some a few bags do a pair of pants. Most really good renaisance shirts if properly done are actually extremely complex and difficult. Granted there are some simple ones to but pants are cheaper to make yourself for a comfortable pair. And better than having to get a pair throught the mail that might not fit.
If you dont want to sew but due want some custom garb sometimes your local tailor/drycleaners may have someone on staff who will be willing to produce a costume for from a pattern. This might cost a little more in total but isnt always to bad especially if you provide the fabric and the pattern.
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Cimplicity pattern Renaisance men
www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-4059-mens-renaissance-costumes/4059.html#srule=price-high-to-low&sz=30&start=116
this pattern for the pants can be simplified for sewing and by simply lengthening the pattern you can get full length pants. Ont top of that they are very comfortable andd have a good seat that allows full movement with ought worrying about splitting the seams. Usually i use a light cotton fabric, though i do stay away from realy cheap broadcloth. For the yoke/waist piece rather than sewing with interfacing just use a heavier fabric. Besides this you can add flourishes such as piping or stripes to the side of the leg.
Sewing machins i generally use a singer heavy duty. This especially helps in the wide array of cloth that i tend to sew anything from light leather to delicate gossamer fabrics. If you can learn how to sew on a machine like this. Thier usually simpler and dont have all the computerized stitches of the fancier machines but will last you longer and is usually faster. If you havnt sewed much i suggest you start with pouches or bags. this will get you used to your machine and allow you to play around with different stitches. Also learn how to properly set up the button hole system. If you dont think the button hole is stiff enough simply reset the mechanism and do it again, don't due it to many time as eventually you will seize up the needle, usually i find 2-3 passes will make a long lasting button hole depending on the settings you use. If you plan on washing your costumes try to afford a serger. Most basin machines have a serger/edger setting but a true serger will do a much better job. Although these machines seem complex as long as you set the threads up they should be fine. Once you have some a few bags do a pair of pants. Most really good renaisance shirts if properly done are actually extremely complex and difficult. Granted there are some simple ones to but pants are cheaper to make yourself for a comfortable pair. And better than having to get a pair throught the mail that might not fit.
If you dont want to sew but due want some custom garb sometimes your local tailor/drycleaners may have someone on staff who will be willing to produce a costume for from a pattern. This might cost a little more in total but isnt always to bad especially if you provide the fabric and the pattern.
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