Custom Renaissance Costuming. . . . Did I hang out a shingle? I no sooner finished Joe's Steam Punk Costume for the Renaissance Fair and I got another request. Kidding, of course! I love a challenge . . . and I love to sew.  |
| Simplicity 5840 |
So Chris and I went shopping with a basic idea of what he wanted this costume to look like. We found a pattern to use as a jumping off spot. There were several modifications necessary to make this costume what he was looking for.
The pattern was an open cloak. Not what we were looking for although it was the right size. So with changes to the basic pattern we ended up with a traditional Monk's costume.
A removable cape made the look change up from a peasant look. We did not want the cape to open in the front or to be too "ruffled."
Chris wanted the white overlay with a cross, which I had no pattern for. It was kind of a sketch and a guess, and turned out quite well, I think.
And wearing a robe like this makes you wonder how your get to your phone, your wallet, your keys . . . . So we put velcro pockets inside both sleeves. They are attached at the sleeve seam so they hide themselves well and allow for easy access when needed.
Any costume can be made and look good. But the wearer makes the costume. And Chris is the perfect person for this costume. You might think it was made for him!!
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