A pattern site and a funny kit

[Tamisan]

Was surfing websites with period patterns.

Here's one with patterns for the steampunk set:

http://www.lafnmoon.com/patterns.html

And wandered across this humorous DIY kit for the rennies. Maybe we
CANT could provide prinouts of this to costumers at FenCon since the
the is DIY?

http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/kiltlift.htm

How to assemble your OWN kilt-lifting kit:

One printout of this page. If you're giving a kilt lifting kit to your
friends, simply print out this page and pack it in the kit. Your
friend will now have a complete set of instructions on how to use the
tools of the trade. Plus, they can learn the ever-entertaining
Scotsman song at the bottom of this page.

One sack to carry your tools of the trade. You can buy simple cotton
laundry sacks a most dollar stores, or you can make one of your own.
Simply cut two squares of fabric to the size you'd like. Stitch along
three of the edges. On the unstitched egdge, fold it down and tuck the
raw edge under the fold. Sew in place, leaving a one-inch section open
to thread a drawcord through. When finished, turn it inside out (which
will actually be right-side out!) abnd thread a drawcord through the
opening and knot the two ends together.

One "dropping" kerchief. You can pick up one, two or a dozen at your
local thrift shop, or you can make them yourself out of a swatch of
lace, available at any fabric store. It doesn't have to be elaborate,
because all you'll be doing with it is dropping it in the mud. How to
use: If you drop your kerchief at the feet of a kilted man, either he
will bend to pick it up, or you can sneak a peek under the kilt when
you pick it up - either way, you win!

One lifting stick.You can wander around in the woods and use a simple
stick you've found, or you can create an elaborate, carved,
personalized and polished stick for yourself. How to use: Walk behind
any kilted man and carefully lift the back edge of the kilt. If you're
sly enough, he won't even notice that his kilt is being lifted.

One certificate. No kilt lifter should leave home without some sort of
certification authorizing you to be fully licensed in the art of kilt-
lifting. Print it out on elegant paper and tie it off with an official
looking ribbon. How to use: When your kilted man questions your
authority, simply show him your credentials.

Two shoe mirrors. What does he wear under that kilt? You can purchase
simple hand-held mirrors at any dollar store. How to use: Simply slip
them (mirror side up) into the toes of your sandals and glide your
mirrored feet between any kilted man's feet, look down and you've got
your answer in the mirror's reflection.

One indentifying mark. In all fairness, you should let the kilted men
of the world be warned that you're guilty of such pleasures. We
personally like the Scotsman's song and would like to suggest that all
kilt lifters wear a Blue Silk Ribbon tied around their bodice strap or
around their wrist to let the kilted world know you're out there,
you're armed, and you're ready to peek. Let's see if we can start a
new trend and fill the faires and highland festivals with blue
ribbons!

LOL

Tamisan,
Compulsive Kilt-lifter

[RA Winans]

Ladies of Can't

This week is the Star Trek Movie Premier. If you have costumes you
won't to show off please let me know.

There are several STar Trek and Klingon groups in the Area who will be
out at theathers this week. We will be at

Keystone Regal in Dallas, Regal at EastChase in East Fort worth and
the Fossil Creek in North Fort Worth.

There is also a Trek Marathon on Wednesday at the Uptown Theater. The
USS Trinity River has a table for recruiting. If you'd like to come
out and help please let me know.

Robyn