I see so many people joining the boards, that like me are very new to sewing....

Even though there are so many nice and informative seasoned sewers, I know at least for me the help and advice they give can sometimes still confuse me more then the simple instructions I know I am over analyzing...So here we go through the different styles of garb starting with the easy projects and moving on to the more difficult as I get there....

Having already started on garb, I will start anew (since I have no clue how to get my SCA stuff out here from An TIr). Which means our first project is a simple T-tunic...I swear this is the most versatile piece of garb you could have...Can be used as your outer tunic, an inner/under tunic, and can with a few alterations to instructions can be turn into a chemise if wanted... its cheap to make for those wanting to get garb made quick to go to an event...

During the warmer months I would suggest a light fabric like linen or even cotton though that is not technically period but will work...If money is tight a queen or king size top sheet works excellent..

Depending on your size will determine how much fabric to get...I am about a Medium Size leaning towards small so my instructions would be for a Medium size...If you are a larger size I would go up at least a little....For a plus size I would say go for 5-6 yds and for a Medium about 3-3 1/2 yds

You will also need thread that matches the fabric color, a needle (if hand sewing, which I suggest if you have never used a sewing machine), scissors, straight pins, a fabric marker, and either a yard stick or measuring tape. Optional would be Double Folded Bias Tape to match tunic color....

First thing you want to do is prewash the material...This will pre shrink the fabric, and also remove any dye that doesn't hold...

Once washed and dried, run an iron over it to remove the wrinkles....Then you want to fold it in half width to width and then fold again side to side with the right side of fabric inside....(that means which ever side will be seen by others should be inside and you are drawing on the side that will be against the skin).

Then its time to take your measurements... With a tape measure and help for a friend or family member take these measurements....

1. Neck to Floor (or where you want the tunic to end) plus 2"

2. Neck to Waist

3. Neck to widest part of Chest

4. 1/4 waist, plus 1" for ease or more plus 1/2: seam allowance (take waist measurement divide by 4 and then add the ease about and seam allowance.

5. 1/4 chest, 1" for ease or more plus 1/2 seam allowance (take chest measurement divide by 4 and add the ease about and seam allowance.

6. 2" for arm gusset

7. Thicker part of bicep around or lay your most comfortable T-shirt down flat and measure the with of the sleeve.

On the fabric and with the yard stick or measuring tape and fabric marker (make sure its washable) Measure out the first three measurements down the folded length of fabric with dots.

Do the same for your waist and chest measurements going across where image shows. Do the same for sleeves..

Draw which type of neck opening you want and remember if unsure how big to make it cut it smaller then you think...You can always cut more off later, but will not be able to add fabric to it...

Connect the dots for the sleeve, chest and waist dots and then at the dot for waist take it down diagonally towards the edge of fabric as pattern image shows and then draw a slight curve towards the folded side of length...Then cut out the tunic...

Once cut, place the tunic on (is neck hole is too small to fit over head then cut off another 1/2-1" around or until it slips over your head easily..Pull the back side and front side together to make sure that once sewn together it will still fit.

Then remove it and begin to pin the raw edges together...I like to place the straight pins about 1-1 1/2 inches away from raw edges and then sew about 1/2" from the raw edges....Once pinned you can begin to sew the sides together...Use either a running stitch (if sewing by hand) or the sewing machine...

Now most fabric's raw edges will fray so after stitching together I fold the raw edge in and then fold once more as small as you can so the raw edges are tucked into the fold and then stitch with the machine or a running stitch again to finish the seams and make sure it wont fray....

Now if using the Bias tape for cleaner hem around next and armholes, then open the folds of bias tape and place over the raw edges of neck hole and armholes..Pin in place and sew using the machine or running stitch...Where the two edges meet, run some stitches over the raw edge showing so that it looks cleaner...

Then try tunic on and with the help of a friend have them pin up the bottom hem to where you want it to sit...Fold the raw edges in and fold again to conceal them and then stitch across to finish the hem....

Your tunic is now completed and you can add trim to it where you want it....

Have fun with this and the more you do them the quicker it is to knock them out and next think you know you will have a rainbow of T-tunic...