Making Banners for Knight realms!

I'm aware of the concerns, we're addressing the ones for the inn first. This isn't just about Alisandria, after all (But if they want to consider their banner done I'm a-ok with that, they do lovely stuff).

As for the banner poles for any ones in the field we're discussing about getting boffer poles or whatnot, but that's phase 2. Phase 1 is getting the Inn ones done first, and we don't worry about people swinging those about. I do want to consult with safety marshals though.

Good point about the various heights of people! I'm actually really short myself, so carrying a 60 inch vertical banner on the battlefield is a no-go (although a horizontal flag could be cool) but I think it could work well in the Inn as a display banner length.

I had some red fabric and white yarn laying around so I sewed a quick banner 22x60 (minus those triangles on the end. Those add some extra length) and now there are TASSELS. I'll figure out screenprinting/embroidery later (possibly collab with someone? Anyone interested?) but if any of y'all wanted to try this I'd recommend making it two-ply, turning it inside out so the seam is inside and then sewing down the edges. That way you don't get fraying seams or threads coming off every which way.

Paul: Alisandria will dominate. We are awesome.

[img]http://http://i.imgur.com/56urhb2.jpg[/img]

(PS: For really cheap basic colors of fabric I recommend checking out the bedsheets at your local thrift store)

Whoa you did it already? Holy smokes. Well done!

Of course Alisandria will dominate. It's what we do. :evil:

Sorry if it seemed I was saying we did this already. Was just informing those who were unaware, that banners were made in the past, so don't do all this work if it's unnecessary.

I think James had banners made up. Are those templates still around? If so, most of the planning/design work has been done. Just need someone to take it to a fabrication/manufacturing supplier.

Oh I'm quite aware. I've been asking around about them and they haven't been seen in years, so I reckoned we could make some new ones.

Embroidery of this size would be far more time-consuming or expensive than it's worth, so screenprinting is probably the way to go.

I have the space to do printing on large banners. I also intend to get a much larger screen mesh thing for other costuming purposes. But, I am far from accomplished at printmaking I tried it yesterday for the first time, and it was... an acceptable effort, but not something I'd want to take point on for something this scale.