Disguising Modern Items

Girdle books are curious things, and I wanted one as soon as I found out about them. I didn't have any complete text that I wanted to bind, so instead I considered a blank girdle book for taking notes. In the end I came up with the idea of a girdle book slip-cover for covering a modern notebook. This article provides a pattern for a slipcover for a 15cm x 10.5cm (roughly 6x4 inch) notebook.

You've been in the SCA for a while and you realized that your encampment doesn't quite look right. The feeling of being transported back to your time period just isn't happening. You would really like your encampment or presence at an event to look more "period" and you're wondering what you could do to make it look better. Here's the rub, you can't afford to spend a big chunk of cash on a custom-made pavilion, furniture, etc. In truth, you don't need to, especially at first. You really can make your modern gear look better with a little effort and with just a little more work can make you own accoutrements and equipment that looks correct or has the right flavor. This article also provides suggestions on chairs, tables, floor-coverings, and decorations.