Along the same sort of lines (obv. about historically accurate as medieval 
space invaders, so don't shoot me), a plain (ie unprinted) basic adult t-shirt, 
far too big for the kid, and belted in the middle will work too for any 
families on a tight budget.

When I was little we did a school play based around the story of troy, and we 
were all in way-too-big t-shirts, and it actually didn't look that bad!

debs


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> Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:22:14 -0400
> From: "Kate Pinner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: [h-cost] Basic medieval "costume" sources
> To: "'Historical Costume'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> What is the school district like? Are there some families that feel even
> $5 is too much? If so, asking for donations of plain, non flowered,
> pillowcases that, with holes cut for arms and head, belted over sweat
> pants -- wrap burlap around the shoes and ankles and cut up another
> pillowcase for a hood/cowl (use safety pins if the kid/parent can't
> sew).  It certainly isn't authentic but for those who have no extra $
> for a costume, it works -- if not a pillow case, two towels (striped or
> plain) pinned/sewn at the shoulders and belted over a sweat shirt works,
> too.
> 
> Kate

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