Looking For Hakama
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Duke Frost
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Only dark elves originally from Tyrra should wear hakamas. All the rest of you are poser wannabes. 
Martial arts supply stores. I think the cheapest run $30-$40. The cheapest ones are...well..cheap.
I got my newest one from a vendor at Pennsic. They make their own out of much more durable materials, and I think they were only $30. They also carried a lot of vintage kimono tops and make killer tights. I unfortunately don't remember their name and they may not have a website. But Pennsic is in a little over two weeks so I can find out.
Martial arts supply stores. I think the cheapest run $30-$40. The cheapest ones are...well..cheap.
I got my newest one from a vendor at Pennsic. They make their own out of much more durable materials, and I think they were only $30. They also carried a lot of vintage kimono tops and make killer tights. I unfortunately don't remember their name and they may not have a website. But Pennsic is in a little over two weeks so I can find out.
Hakama are an excellent choice for the beginning tailor to expand one's skill.
http://folkwear.com/151.html
A cotton twill is a good choice as more traditional materials are harder and more expensive to come by. Enough material can often be found in the "Red Tag" section of a local Joann's and can sometimes be had for $5/ yard. Any sewing machine will do. Take your time. Cut and sew straight. Press everything. For a slightly more custom look while still remaining extremely cost effective apply seam binding or a decorative trim of your choice to all the seams and hems. Remember this is a learning experience that will generate you a cool and functional costume addition. If you screw something up, take it apart and try again.
You may also want to note that cotton twill takes well to waterproofing sprays.
And should Scott decide to harass you about "originally" just remind him that Hakama are "originally" from Edo Japan not Tyrra. And that was like circa 1615, which is older than even him.
--Chazz
http://folkwear.com/151.html
A cotton twill is a good choice as more traditional materials are harder and more expensive to come by. Enough material can often be found in the "Red Tag" section of a local Joann's and can sometimes be had for $5/ yard. Any sewing machine will do. Take your time. Cut and sew straight. Press everything. For a slightly more custom look while still remaining extremely cost effective apply seam binding or a decorative trim of your choice to all the seams and hems. Remember this is a learning experience that will generate you a cool and functional costume addition. If you screw something up, take it apart and try again.
You may also want to note that cotton twill takes well to waterproofing sprays.
And should Scott decide to harass you about "originally" just remind him that Hakama are "originally" from Edo Japan not Tyrra. And that was like circa 1615, which is older than even him.
--Chazz
PS - Folkwear even offers tips from customers for their patterns at http://folkwear.com/sewingtips.html
Duke Frost
Baron
Chazz said:
I'm aware they are Japanese, I was very obviously referring to their IG origins from way back before you even considered larping.
Scott