Kingdom of the East
Teacher Bio:
I have been sewing in the SCA for just over 30 years. I originally studied pattern drafting via, as my Laurel calls it, the hundred measurement style. For the past 15 years I have been using the Bara system as it is described in The Modern Maker Vol.1, by Mathew Gnagy, and recently I took his classes on the Bara Tape and system for pattern making. This particular class, I have been giving for nearly 8 years.
Classes:
Create a Graded BARA Measuring Tape
This class will guide you through creating a BARA Measuring Tape that was used in late period by tailors. The tape will be to your measurements for your use.
Supplies you will need:
1). 4 pieces of unmarked cotton twill tape 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide and at least 12 inches longer than your largest body measurement (Hips, Waist, Chest).
2). 1 black and 1red FINE line permanent marker, such as SHARPIE.
Reference materials:
Patterns of Fashion: The cut and construction of clothes for men and women c.1560-1620 (v. 3)by Janet Arnold;
The Modern Maker Vols. 1 and 2 by Mathew Gnagy;
Tailor's pattern book, 1589: Facsimile by Juan de Alcega
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