Category: Italian Renaissance Inspired Costume

This category includes all my post discussing my late 15th century italian renaissance inspired gown I made in Winter 2016/2017.

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Making a Renaissance Inspired Ensemble – Final Part 

2017-04-15
shoulder decorations renaissance inspired gown

Making a Renaissance Inspired Ensemble – Final Part Hello everyone 🤗 I’ve finally finished my renaissance inspired ensemble. I’ll share making the sleeves, the last adjustments and accessories as well as pictures some pictures of me wearing everything. All fabric for this project was bought on buttinette.com. The sequins are from a local craftstore and… Read More Making a Renaissance Inspired Ensemble – Final Part 

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Making a Renaissance Inspired Costume – Part 2

2017-01-16
bodice sewn together and worn renaissance inspired gown

Making a Renaissance Inspired Costume – Part 2 Hello everyone 🙂 Todays post discussing my renaissance inspired costume will be about making the dress’ skirt and about the construction of the bodice and skirt of the coat that goes with the dress. I initially wanted to proceed with the sleeves but I’m somehow afraid of… Read More Making a Renaissance Inspired Costume – Part 2

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Making 16th Century Stays

2016-12-06
boning my 16th century stays

Making 16th Century Stays As a part of a renaissance costume that I planned, I recently finished 16th century stays. I used a pattern from Janet Arnold’s “Patterns of Fashion 3” as a guideline but altered it, sacrificing historical accuracy for practicality. This won’t be a 100% historically accurate project anyway as the dress will… Read More Making 16th Century Stays