Costumes

Below are links to photos and information about some of the garments I have made.  Some have more detail than others, because I finished the garments before I created this website or haven’t yet had a chance to take photos and gather information about them.  I also have a Costume Event Photo Page, that has photos taken at various costuming events with friends.

I am still in the process of learning to sew, as well as learning about historical garments.  I am not at a 100% historically accurate sewing level yet.  I don’t know if I will ever get there — I just know I enjoy sewing, and I love clothing like this.  I push myself outside of my comfort zone just enough to learn something new, yet ultimately I want to be happy with what I make.  It also helps to have knowledgeable friends who can give you tips! 😉

18th Century

• My first stays, using a pattern from Corsets & Crinolines with some changes.
• My first shift, using two websites (cotton fabric for testing the pattern).
• Narrow sleeve shift (cotton fabric, similar to above).
• My first cap, using information on the Internet (cotton fabric for testing the pattern).
• My first pocket hoops, using Corsets & Crinolines.
• A quick and simple false rump.
• My first embroidered hanging pockets, using a Janet Arnold pattern.
• Several 18th century petticoats, for pocket hoops.
• Some 18th century petticoats, for a false rump.
• A quick 18th century apron and neckerchief.
• 18th century embroidered mitts (my first pair, in gray and white).
• Black 18th century embroidered mitts (2nd pair).
• Embroidered knotting shuttle bag (my first project using the knotted thread I made).
• My first attempt at trimming a hat — a yellow and white rose bergère hat.
• My first 18th century outfit — The K Gown.
• The Yellow Rose Jacket.
• 1780’s Chemise a la Reine (lots of photos).
• 1780’s Plumed Straw Hat.
• Late 18th century work bag.
• Late 18th century picture/Gainsborough hat.
• My first men’s shirt for my husband, using a website’s instructions.
• A quick hair accessory for my husband, a bagwig-style bourse hair pouch and ribbon.
• Gray 18th Century Waistcoat for my husband.

19th Century

• My first late bustle ballgown (Truly Victorian patterns).
• An evening bodice to match the previous bustle gown skirts (Truly Victorian patterns).
• My first Victorian corset (Laughing Moon pattern).
• My first late bustle (Truly Victorian pattern).
• My first petticoat (Truly Victorian late bustle pattern).
• My first combination undergarments (Truly Victorian pattern).
• My first reticule/purse to match the burgundy ballgown (my pattern).
• Plaid Reticule to match a plaid bustle gown (Simplicity 9966 pattern).
• Black Reticule (Simplicity 9966 pattern).
• Plaid Travel Gown (Truly Victorian patterns).
• Gray Bustle Skirt — to match previous travel gown bodice (Truly Victorian pattern).
• 1880s Talma Wrap for bustles (Truly Victorian pattern).
• Small 1880s Bonnet.
• My first attempt at a Regency Stovepipe Bonnet (my own pattern).

Dwarf Costuming & Replica Props

• The Key to Erebor  Replica (purchased for costume and display). — Link to blog entry, needs a separate page.
• United Cutlery Orcrist Sword Replica (purchased/gift — reference/display only or costume?).
• Noble Collection Deathless Sword Replica (purchased/gift — reference/display only).
• Weta Ring of Thorin Oakenshield (purchased/gift — reference/display only).
• Noble Collection Rune Ring of Thorin Oakenshield (purchased/gift — reference/display only).

Miscellaneous

• Muff form and covers for various costumes.
• Green Elf Costume (including gown, crown, and purchased accessories).
• Blue & Silver Light Underbust Corset.
• Blue & Silver Elf Costume (recycled/fixed and new accessory = quick outfit).