How we see the Dream

How we see the dream.

Seven years ago all we knew of the SCA was that it was a group of people who chose a place in time in the pre 1600 world and recreate that time and place for themselves within the society and to be as historically accurate as possible.

I am by no means a history buff, please don’t get me wrong, I enjoy history, it is just not my motivation for being in the SCA. 

My interest comes from the recreation of the goods used in my time and place of interest.

The idea of taking a piece of fabric and creating something to wear that would have been worn by our ancestors is ... well... fascinating to me. 

So much so as to where I have sheep to raise wool, to spin and make a wearable item of clothing. And this fascination  pertains to anything that has use, baskets, jewelry, pottery… you know... useful, practical l things.

The thought of taking raw goods and making something useful is a bit of a quest.

 It draws me in, and becomes an obsession. 

At first my thoughts were to do Norse/Viking/Northern European…mostly  because that is my ancestry.

After acquiring linen and making several apron dresses( Viking) I knew the simplicity of the sewing required would soon bore me.

I looked at Elizabethan… too restricting, too snooty and way too over the top for me. 

Italian … oh, Italian.. Yes ! 

While I am not outwardly feminine and girly ... an Italian persona allows me to be very feminine and a bit girly.

Seven years ago Allie wanted to be a fur-clad barbarian bunny and now she wants 15th C. Ottoman / Persian…. whew…. dodged that bullet !