Sew?

[Kevy Baby]

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

[lindyhop]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Getting new garb prepped for war.

I don't get it.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by lindyhop

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:

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.