Last updated: 1/4/07
Scope: This is more of a "set" of projects, as opposed to any one project. At this point, I wanted someplace to put some notes on things to do, pictures of what I have done, etc. I may move this to an SCA page sometime.
Specifications: Sewing one or more sets of garb for my new SCA persona.
Costs
| Date | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Trigger: 5 yrds | $27.5 | I barely got my pieces out of the 5 yards. I had to be very careful with my cutting. This was for the Hakama and Kataginu | |
| White Broadcloth: 8.5 yrds | $25.50 | This was for the white under Kosode. I ended up makeing two of these Only one is usable by me. | |
| Cotton Print: 4.5 yrds | $13.50 | This was for the patterned outer Kosode. This was a "quilting" cotton fabric. | |
| Cotton Print: 0.25 yrds | $2.50 | This was for the Tabi Sock uppers. This was a Japanese cotton print that I had imported via an online dealer. I got several different varieties (1 yrd chunks) at from $8 to $10 per yard, I'll probably make some other tabi socks or something else out of these pieces. | |
| Cotton Duck: 0.25 yrds | Free | This was for the soles of the Tabi Socks. This was leftover quilted cotton duck that Jennifer was going to use for a corset, but went a different route. I don't know what she paid for this, probably $5-6 a yard. | |
| Double Wide Bias Tape: cream | $2 | This is for the ties on the tabi socks. | |
| Black Trigger: 1 yrd | $5.50 | This was for my eboshi. I ended up makeing two, one that doesn't fit (Imagine that), so I'll probably give it someone.... | |
| Fusable Interfacing: 2 yrds | $5 | This was for the eboshi, to make it stiffer. Interfacing is much narrower than most fabric, hence the larger amount. | |
| Double Wide Bias Tape: white | $2 | This is for the band and ties on the eboshi. | |
| Linen: 0.5 yrds | $2.50 | This was for the Fundoshi. I'm only estimating the cost, as this was from a 20 yrd bolt of linen that we bought, I think it was about $5 a yard. | |
| Double Wide Bias Tape: white | $4 | This is for the Loop and band on the fundoshi. | |
| Project Total Cost: | $88 | ||
Date: March Sometime 2005
Completed the Fundoshi. What can I say, this was easy.... One thing I might change, is to sew the ties on to the front of the piece, and make sure the ties are long enough to wrap around from the front to the back and to the front again for tying. This will keep the fundoshi spread to its full width in the front, instead of angling into a narrow strip down the front prior to going through the crotch. From what I have seen, this is not period, however, so I must think about it. Not that letting it angle and bunch in the front is a problem, I just always look at these things and think of potentially better ways to do it. One thing that bunching does cause is a "hang open" effect at the top, instead of having it lay flat on the chest like an apron. This may be due to my gut, but I'm sure they saw it in period.
Date: April Sometime 2005
Completed the tabi socks. The left one (which is the first one I did) didn't come out as nice as the right one. After wearing them a bit, I realize that I need to extend the flap that goes under the ankle layer, as it currently bunches up on the top of the foot, and exposes skin between the ties and the area where the two sides join on the top of the foot.
Date: April Sometime 2005
Completed the eboshi with the new pattern. This is slightly larger than the first one, and fits much better. It stands up quite well, but does get blown over if there is strong wind. See above for pictures.
Date: 4/4/05 - 4/6/05
Completed both Kosodes, Kataginu, and Hakama. These were ready for Mountain Mayhem on 4/7/05. I need to adjust the collar for the under Kosode, as it got rolled a little and pulled when sewing. I'm hoping I can just press it flat without any other fiddling. I also need to adjust the arm holes on this kosode. They barely let my arms through. The outer Kosode was made with arm holes that are as big as the height of the sleves, and this seems to work better. I also need to do some single fold, top-stich hemming on several parts of these, such as under the arms, and the body side of the sleeves. In the future, I also need to think about how I am attaching the collar. I need to roll hem the "outside" edges of the okumi (front overlap) so when the collar goes on, they will have finished edges.
Pictures: (linked for high-res)
