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The duct tape double did not work so well when I tried it.

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon (Post 205745)

I've heard you can make your own mannequin of your body shape using cheap BVD shirts and duct tape. Basically wear the t-shirt (and shorts, presumably) and tape all around every surface from shoulder to hip, then cut it off you and stuff it.

That is the basic procedure for making your own bodice (no, I haven't done it myself: I have just seen it done several times.).

All I can imagine is trying that and then not being able to cut myself out of it. How to explain, how to explain...

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Originally Posted by lindyhop (Post 205797)

All I can imagine is trying that and then not being able to cut myself out of it. How to explain, how to explain...

Yes, they would enjoy that one in the ER.

It was a struggle but I finally succeeded in sewing an invisible zipper last night. I had to order the actual attachment for my sewing machine from Singer (the cheap plastic zipper foot sold alongside the zippers at Jo-Ann's didn't fit) which really did a number on my sewing momentum. I'd post a photo but, you know, it's...invisible.

:p

While waiting for the part to arrive I bought supplies for a button bracelet project I found in Craft magazine. It's so much fun to buy supplies and new tools. I need the spare bedroom cleared out for my sewing room. Today I was trying to see what crochet thread I already have and I had to check five different boxes and bins in two different rooms. And I want my dining room table back.

It seems appropriate to say that I am sitting at a table surrounded by three sewing machines. Getting new garb prepped for war.

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby (Post 209970)

Getting new garb prepped for war.

I don't get it.

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Originally Posted by lindyhop (Post 209998)

I don't get it.

War = Potrero War. It is a weekend long event put on in association with the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism).

From the SCA web site:

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The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which may feature tournaments, arts exhibits, classes, workshops, dancing, feasts, and more. Our "royalty" hold courts at which they recognize and honor members for their contributions to the group.

Garb = the clothes ("costumes") we wear.

A war is a weekend long event where we remain in period clothes, eat (semi) period food, etc. Some people are a little more hard-core about the accuracy issue; we call them "seam checkers" (they think that if you have machine-sewn hems, you are not "authentic"). We use the 10' rule: if it looks authentic from 10 feet, it is okay.

A war is just that: a war. Guys (and some girls) put on full battle armor and re-create battles based on set scenarios (bridge capture, capture the flag, fortress protection, etc.). It is basically an excuse to get your aggressions out by beating the heck out of someone without getting into trouble. I don't participate in the battles as I prefer to just be lazy and sit around.

I have some pictures from the last two that we attended here and here.

sounds freakin cool. might have to drop by and check it out if the general public is invited