Kathleen, when it comes to teenagers, your 'take on reality' is exactly like mine. First, get him hooked, then teach him about period authenticity.
I just got of the phone with Deva. The pictures on the website didn't really tell me anything, but the descriptions sounded interesting and they are sending me a swatch set. Got my fingers crossed! Laurie -----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of R Lloyd Mitchell Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:57 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600 devalifewear.com should do the trick. If you call them, they have several fabrics they use in their designs.? Ask for a sample of what is available...if the weight and weave is crucial. One of them is Devacloth which does have some 'crinkle'..but it 'reads' for the uniniated as un-ironed linen.? In following the thread, I take it that the design and appearance is more important than authenticity. If he gets 'hooked' with roleplaying life, you can upgrade the shirt to a closer period piece. My take on reality... Kathleen M -----Original Message----- From: "Laurie Taylor" <costume...@mazarineblue.com> Sent 10/18/2010 1:10:14 PM To: "'Historical Costume'" <h-cost...@indra.com> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600Hmmm...no luck with Google for 'The DEVA co.'. Any suggestions? Laurie T. -----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of R Lloyd Mitchell Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:08 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600 The DEVA co., (W) uses a contemporary version of 100% cotton?feed-sack for some of their shirts. There are at least 3 styles that are "usable" for re-inactors of the 18th and 19th time periods...especially if one has to wear such for every day events. I have used them for years...especially for theater...good looking but rugged. Kathleen M? -----Original Message----- From: "AVCHASE" <achasedes...@peoplepc.com> Sent 10/18/2010 10:48:13 AM To: "Historical Costume" <h-cost...@indra.com> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600Hi, that cloth sounds like old fashioned white cotton feed or flour sacking. Sometimes thes old pieces show up at fairs or garage sales. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
