admitting defeat

[anotheranon]

A few weeks ago I was having a chat with dreamtigress about how I take a certain (maybe irrational) pride in making all my own garb. Sure, I don't have much of it, but I can't see spending hard ca$h on something I could make to my own measurements and specifications myself.

Well, I've capitulated, on at least one count.

I went ahead and purchased an SCA-legal undergarment instead of making my own. It's nothing special to look at, but it's from a vendor I trust, it's relatively inexpensive, and wearing it under any of my other garb makes it automatically safe for rapier fighting under SCA rules. This gives me time to make the outer Shiny Pretties instead of fumbling away on the basics.

I may also do the same with stockings/hose, as I've found woven, bias cut off-the peg for sale.

Yes, I CAN technically make these myself, but having stretched out hemming a skirt to 2 weeks it's time to face facts that in order to make the fun stuff, I may have to [shudder] not do it all myself.

Speaking of that skirt, the lining ain't doing itself....

Comments

[stanci.livejournal.com]

Thjora (from Isenfir/Caer Mear) will sew everything for Sir Corby except for the hose. She makes him (or buys his) get his from Historic Enterprises.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I am somewhat relieved to learn that even the very hardcore still buy some of their stuff!

[belfebe.livejournal.com]

Oh, trust me. You don't need to make everything yourself. If you find a piece that is good quality, reasonably accurate and fits the purpose, go for it! I assure you, you are not the only one.

Historic Enterprises is a good bet, and the Triplette undergarment is very useful. Go for it girl.

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Don't worry ... we'll still love you. ;-)