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We're going to the ren fair again this weekend. I have virtually no costume, and I'm kind of bummed, because I'd really like to have had boots, pants, and a belt pouch (I've got a nice shirt and a long vest, and it's too hot to wear a hat or cloak).

I wish I could instantly generate OSRIC material worth a net of about $400 to the community as a whole and somehow get the money in hand by Friday. I was actually seriously thinking of trying it at one point last weekend (while I had a beer and my wife's unwanted daquiri inside me and I was standing looking at belt pouches I couldn't afford). But monday was a religious holiday and today a new puppy is coming to our house (for my wife - I'm not a puppy fan).

So, the time just wasn't there to polish up any of the projects I'm working on and figure out how to get the money in, even if I'd kicked in the all-nighter manic super powers.

Next year, boots from Renboots, one of those ring belts with no buckle, a good pair of pants, and a belt pouch. As Wayne says, "It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine..."

It's nice to have a goal and a new year's resolution.

EDIT: I HAAATE having to admit to myself that something just can't be done.

Must be nice!

If you are looking for clothes in the off season I have bought some nice clothes and weapons from this site: http://www.museumreplicas.com/webstore/Home.aspx However I must say I tend to find more in their catalogs then I do on line, but I have bought some clearance items the catalogs didn't list as well.

stranger wrote:Must be nice!

To have a goal, or to be going to the Ren Fair?

Actually, I had another idea, and I posted at the Acaeum to see if anyone would be interested in buying one of the original drawings from the Pod-Caverns of the Sinister Shroom.

I make my own replica medieval gear -- apart from the metalwork (I get a smith to make swords and helms and stuff).

I can post detailed instructions on how to make boots, pants and a belt pouch if you like -- you'd need to pop down to a charity shop and buy a piece of second hand leather (an old leather jacket would work), and a needle and thread. You'll also need a few sheets of newspaper and maybe a piece of chalk.

Oh -- I forgot to add that a sewing machine isn't essential, but it's going to be tough to get it all done by the weekend unless you have access to one.

PapersAndPaychecks wrote:I make my own replica medieval gear -- apart from the metalwork (I get a smith to make swords and helms and stuff).

I can post detailed instructions on how to make boots, pants and a belt pouch if you like -- you'd need to pop down to a charity shop and buy a piece of second hand leather (an old leather jacket would work), and a needle and thread. You'll also need a few sheets of newspaper and maybe a piece of chalk.

Actually, I have tried this before, although not with leather. The results were ... not spectacular. Hmm.

If you could post instructions on the belt pouch, I might be able to manage that. The pants have got to be cloth (it is hot here beyond your ken), and I know I can't work cloth. The boots I just want to buy, and the belt I could actually do if I had a way of sewing or riveting a piece of cowhide. I could find the ring-buckle somewhere.

Okay! Give me a moment or two to draw some illustrations...

I will try that - nice, easy design! I still want one with a flap over the top, though... but I bet I can make one that's pretty nice with that design, and you can never have too many places to carry things when you've got three kids. Thanks!

That's one goal probably achieved!

Mythmere wrote:I will try that - nice, easy design! I still want one with a flap over the top, though... but I bet I can make one that's pretty nice with that design, and you can never have too many places to carry things when you've got three kids. Thanks!

That's one goal probably achieved!

My wife makes some nice pouches with a round bottom in a cylindrical shape with a draw cord. Next time she whips a couple up I will let you know in case you are interested in one.

Mythmere wrote:I will try that - nice, easy design! I still want one with a flap over the top, though... but I bet I can make one that's pretty nice with that design, and you can never have too many places to carry things when you've got three kids. Thanks!

That's one goal probably achieved!

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That is pretty cool. There's only one annual Renn. faire here, but I may whip one of these up just for every day use. Good way to use up those pennies.

A flapped pouch is a bit more complicated because it involves some sewing, but it's not exactly difficult. Want instructions on that?
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P&P's patented "cheapassed bastard" way of rivetting things without a power tool

Buy a few small nails from your local hardware store

Cut the nails short with a hacksaw, so they look like a rivet with only one end

Push them through the thing you want to rivet - the nail should protrude very slightly out the other side

Using the hemispherical end of a ballpin hammer, hit the cut end of the nail. It will naturally form a mushroom shape

Repeat until the nail becomes a rivet.

Edit: Fixed a typo, added two missing words.

PapersAndPaychecks wrote:A flapped pouch is a bit more complicated because it involves some sewing, but it's not exactly difficult. Want instructions on that?
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P&P's patented "cheapassed bastard" way of rivetting things without a power tool

Buy a few small nails from your local hardware store

Cut the nails short with a hacksaw, so they look like a rivet with only one end

Push them through the thing you want to rivet - the nail should protrude very slightly out the other side

Using the hemisperical a ballpin hammer, hit the cut end of the nail. It will naturally form a mushroom shape

Repeat until the nail becomes a rivet.

Holy crap. That would work. If I can find the leather for a belt, that's goal number two achieved.

EDIT: I don't think I could make a flap-over pouch, so don't bother putting together the instructions - I'd just botch it up.

Mythmere wrote:

PapersAndPaychecks wrote:A flapped pouch is a bit more complicated because it involves some sewing, but it's not exactly difficult. Want instructions on that?
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P&P's patented "cheapassed bastard" way of rivetting things without a power tool

Buy a few small nails from your local hardware store

Cut the nails short with a hacksaw, so they look like a rivet with only one end

Push them through the thing you want to rivet - the nail should protrude very slightly out the other side

Using the hemisperical a ballpin hammer, hit the cut end of the nail. It will naturally form a mushroom shape

Repeat until the nail becomes a rivet.

Holy crap. That would work. If I can find the leather for a belt, that's goal number two achieved.

EDIT: I don't think I could make a flap-over pouch, so don't bother putting together the instructions - I'd just botch it up.

You can also use grommets on a belt and have it look pretty good. Simply punch the hole then use grommets and a grommet tool from any craft store to stud the holes. This gives you a variety in size options from 1/4" to 1" normally, some stores may even have larger. And you have options of brass, silver or black for the grommets.

I actually have a grommet tool, but it wouldn't punch through belt leather. It would work nicely with the belt pouch, though, come to think of it.