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I think I have Dreki's pattern dialed in, for the most part, so time to cut out the real fabric! Oh, yeah. And discover that I am about to run out of black thread. Two of my three spools were dark blue not black. When you live out in the country with no crafting stores … Continue reading Waffenrock Pattern – Germans Update #4
Dreki’s German mock-ups wound up being slightly too small, so back to the drawing board to cut out bigger pieces. The cardstock worked waaay better for paper pattern pieces. The white printer paper wrinkles too easily and was a pain to pin. Usually, I use wrapping paper for patterning because it has a grid on … Continue reading Murder Mock-ups – Day #3
Cut out the mock-up pieces. The men’s patterns seem pretty good sizing-wise so far, but I haven’t held up the pieces to Dreki yet. The women’s sizing is weird, though. The measurements say I should be a size 28 (“excuse me??”), but after cutting them out and holding them up to my body they seem … Continue reading Sewing Germans – Day #2
Happy birthday, Society for Creative Anachronism! I couldn’t even tell you when my first event was. I know it was sometime between 4-10 years old. (I distinctly remember making my mom sew me a blue water-bearing dress for a Duchess’ War when I was 10, and we had been playing for at least a couple … Continue reading SCA’s 55th Birthday
I have a wonderful leather Hedeby bag, but sometimes I need a bigger haversack. I have seen wonderful haversacks at events, but couldn't find an online pattern that met my requirements. So I created my own pattern! I wanted to make sure it was sturdy enough to hold items without ripping or distorting, so I … Continue reading Nessie Bag
Hi y’all! I am Baronessie Thorkatla Yngvarsdottir, OP, or more commonly known as Toka. I participate in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) in the Barony of Fettburg in the West Kingdom. My persona is of a 9/10th century Danish woman living in Danelaw England (northern England during the Viking Invasion). One of my favorite … Continue reading Meet Toka
The Trials and Tribulations of Toka 