D-Up-T-Tunics-Art

D-Up-T-Tunics-art - 9/15/13

"Dressing-Up T-Tunics" by Lady Ealasaid Mac al'Bhaird (known as al AERYN).

NOTE: See also the files: Easy-T-Tunics-art, trim-msg, SCA-Upcycling-art, Thrifty-Anach-art, clothing-4-nc-msg, headgear-msg, veils-msg, Kindergarb-art.

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NOTICE -

This article was submitted to me by the author for inclusion in this set of files, called Stefan's Florilegium.

These files are available on the Internet at: http://www.florilegium.org

While the author will likely give permission for this work to be reprinted in SCA type publications, please check with the author first or check for any permissions granted at the end of this file.

Thank you,

Mark S. Harris...AKA:..Stefan li Rous

stefan at florilegium.org

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Dressing-Up T-Tunics

by Lady Ealasaid Mac al'Bhaird (known as al AERYN)

The Basic T-tunic Pattern

Fold the fabric in half widthwise and lengthwise (dotted line on pattern) And you only have to finish the neck, sew the under sleeve—side seam edge and finish the sleeve and bottom hems

ü If you want longer sleeves, you can piece the sleeve from the fabric left over after cutting.

ü Even if you are not quite ready for fancy cutting (next month) you can use a variety of trimming techniques to customize the tunic for different time periods…

Saxon Trim List:

ü Wide woven trim for the Neck, Middle of the sleeve.

ü And 12 inches above the hem (you can also layer the knee length tunic over the full length tunic)

Chiton

Use a contrasting color of fabric to make a wide strip down the center front and on each sleeve

· Color Choice:

light colors – think pastel for the tunic. Bolder from the same color family for the chiton.

· Fabric choice:

Linen for comfort

The fabric helps you stay cool and if rolled survives traveling fairly well .

· Prep work:

Cut your fabric in half and insert a contrasting color in the center.

This is also a good way to make a fabric, which is narrow (40 inches or less), work for a t-tunic.

There are two approaches to the Chiton.

· Method One – choose a length of fabric twice your height in a comfortable width that is wider than your shoulders.

· Cut in half and hem all the raw edges – the selvages need no attention.

· Use decorative pins to secure at the shoulders and a belt at the waist.

· The advantage of this method is that if you tire of the chiton or only need it for one occasion it is easy to re-cut into something else…

Method Two. (this one requires a bit more sewing but allows for a more fitted look.)

· Cut in half and hem all the raw edges.

· Seam each side from knee height to a bit above the waist

· Fold at the height of the shoulders and sew on decorative buttons

· Byzantine Trim List: you need a very long cord which is loosely looped behind neck, caught by the cord behind the back after crossing in the front and continues to tie at the waist

Horseman’s Tunic

Fold the fabric in half widthwise and lengthwise (dotted line on pattern) And you only have to finish the neck, sew the under sleeve—side seam edge and finish the sleeve and bottom hems.

· If you want longer sleeves, you can piece the sleeve from the fabric left over after cutting.

Horseman’s tunic trim list

· Contrasting color of Fabric for “collar” at the neck

· Bias binding to match for hemline

Fitted Tunic

· Color Choice:

solid colors chosen to mimic natural dyes

· Fabric choice:

Linen for comfort

The fabric helps you stay cool and if rolled survives traveling fairly well.

· Measurement List

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Add 1 inch to measurement for seam allowance/hem:

o Shoulder to wrist

o Underarm to wrist

o Wrist

o Shoulder to bicep

o Bicep

o Shoulder to forearm

o Forearm

o Underarm to ankle/floor

o Neck to ankle/floor

Add 2 inches to measurement for seam allowance:

o Bust

o Ribs

o Waist

o Hips

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ü A word of caution – it is easier to trim a bit more off the seam line than to put any back so leave a bit extra the first time. This may be the time to pull out that dollar a yard fabric and make yourself a toile (fabric pattern).

ü To use the toile, first baste (loose stitch)the seams and fit the tunic inside out to make fine adjustments.

ü Once you are happy with the fit, you can cut the same tunic again as often as you like.

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Copyright 2013 by Sandra Geil, 1806 Martinique Drive, Arlington TX 76012. <alexsandraeryn at yahoo.com>. Permission is granted for republication in SCA-related publications, provided the author is credited. Addresses change, but a reasonable attempt should be made to ensure that the author is notified of the publication and if possible receives a copy.

If this article is reprinted in a publication, please place a notice in the publication that you found this article in the Florilegium. I would also appreciate an email to myself, so that I can track which articles are being reprinted. Thanks. -Stefan.

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