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Early Costuming Endeavors – Simplicity 5041 and Simplicity 4269

Early Costuming Endeavors – Simplicity 5041 and Simplicity 4269

In 2005 I made my very first major costume: a green satin colonial dress. It was very much a costume, but I did a lace overlay on the front and managed to put in the zip. I used Simplicity 5041, view D, with lace added 

Renaissance Faire Garb – Old and New

Renaissance Faire Garb – Old and New

In 2006 I went to my very first Renaissance Faire, and I made an entire outfit for it. I used Simplicity 8715 for the blouse (view A) and skirts (view B). For the bodice I used Butterick 6196, because I didn’t want the ties on