HAGIOS FENUM wrote:
Howdy,
I am a historic reenactor and what I know about sewing is the same that
anyone of you out there may know about Christopher Columbus contribution to
the Social Security. But I have a BIGGGGG problem: I want to build, sew,
make, whatever, my own military uniform for the 1797 Spanish colonial times.
Is there any help or guides from were to start?
I would suggest you start with a sewing class and learn the basics of
how to read a pattern, thread a sewing machine, and construct simple
garments. Classes are often offered through sewing/fabric shops and
community center or adult ed programs. Ask around.
There are undoubtedly people in your re-enactment group who already make
their own costumes. Find them, and ask for help in selecting books,
patterns, and materials suitable for your project. If they don't
already have 'stitch-n-bitch' meetings where you can all sit around
sewing one evening a month, see about starting one.
Dawn
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