Traveling within the World
Silver Deer Studios
8th thru 18th century period reproduction clothing for living history reenactments, theater, renaissance faires and the occasional museum piece.
A per a time or so ago, a request for 'Viking" T-tunics for a working artist/crafter
At one time a conversation was had of making me some tunics. I have now the way to send money order to you for 3 or 4 of these. All one needs to know is how much this will be for? Below is some color ideas for them. You already have the measurements and previous conversation of use and being of these items. For one that works lives and wears them not just for 'Faire" or Festivals. Looking for Black grey or blue grey or red grey base colors all of which are of period style coloring. White of course is actual natural color like those I already have, and not 'white' at all but a grayish.
I hope that these representations of color help. For working a forge is one of the many thing I do. Being able to move to set up a tent or carry items easy is as well good. I do tend to push up my sleeves as I work as well. My longer tunics are slit at the hips on the sides as well. And are of natural cotton material that is fairly good weight and non ripping easy. I tend to wear darker jeans as pants because most 'period' ones do not last long for they are not made to be worked in or are of a light and not lasting material. Shirts for me are the same issue at times.
I will need an name and address to sent the money order to you, once an amount is figured out.
Rev. Allen M. Drago ~ Traveler
Thank you pretty. I hope this was understandable. Figured where we had talked you would be able to translate this into something that was. If you could can I get a copy of the measurements you took just to record them here for referencing. Any ideas come to mind right off?
Shades Of Red
- Dandelion (root)
- Beets (deep red)
- Rose (hips)
- Red onion (skins)
- Chokecherries
- Madder
Shades Of Blue - Purple or Lavender
- Red cabbage
- Elderberries (deep lavender)
- Grapes
- Blueberries
- Cherry (roots)
- Blackberry (strong purple)s - simmer 2 pds. of fully ripe berries for 1/2 hour.
- Japanese indigo (deep blue)
- Red Cedar Root (purple) (Alum mordant.)
- Red Maple Tree (purple)(inner bark)iron mordant
Shades Of Grey - Black
- Iris (roots)
Shades Of Black
- Sumac (leaves)
http://renaissancedancewear.com/fabric_colors_in_the_renaissance.html as well is interesting
Feb 14, 2014
Rev. Allen M. Drago ~ Traveler
The labor charge for a tunic is $40. Cost of materials is added to that, which gives some control over the final cost to the customer. For a "ballpark" price on a tunic, figure 3.5 or 4 yards at, let's say, $10 per yard. $5 for shop supplies; $10 for shipping (priority, insured).
So we have $40.00 plus 4 x $10.00 plus $5 for one tunic equals $85.00 for each tunic then.
So if one wants 4 of them that is $340 with shipping of $10.00 the total amount is $350.00.
What terms or way of payment is preferred?
the measurement you asked of is: measure from the neckline at the center back straight down to the hem
44 inches
Thank you for a copy of my measurements.
Also could a picture example of the tunic that is to be made as well.
Mar 5, 2014
Rev. Allen M. Drago ~ Traveler
Ok so wait and see what you find. Just putting the figures into place and totaling up a guess so can ensure got what you tell of as you decide upon. Just wondering of look but understand if is first and new. Hope your pre season is going well.
Mar 25, 2014