But then the weekend before faire, I decided that I needed a new petticoat since I turned my last one into a bodied petticoat.
So I scurried off to Jo-Anns for some linen. Originally, I was eying some lovely green linen rayon but then I spied this golden yellow color and I knew it was meant to be!
Fabric: 3 yds linen/rayon
Pattern: none-it's just a rectangle pleated to a waistband
Year: late 1500s
Notions: thread, hook and eye
How historically accurate is it? the rayon part not so much, but otherwise pretty good.
Hours to complete: 3 hrs
First worn: September 2014 to the renaissance festival
Total cost: ~$20
Now, you may have noticed that I'm wearing the petticoat on the outside, which is definitely not where it is supposed to be.
Originally, I was wearing it under my bodied petticoat but the bulk of the waistband was too uncomfortable so I decided to layer it on top.
So really, I'm missing a lot of layers in this outfit but it's faire and I was still one of the most historically accurate people there.
And maybe next time I will wear it as an actual petticoat!
First off, I adore that yellow color! I just bought a skirt in that color (that would be woefully inappropriate for a Ren fest). In fact, I love the color scheme of your outfit in general--it's so nice and autumnal.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just want to say that I love seeing these Ohio Renaissance Faire posts because I go there once or twice a year! It's such a great festival. If you happen to stop by the Lost Viking's Hoard, give the folks there my regards. They're old friends of the family. :)
Cheers!
Jenny
So cute! I bet you had a lot of people wanting to take their picture with you:) Very sweet and wonderfully made outfit. Hope you also had a big chomp of a turkey leg too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ensemble!!! I'm smitten with the classic, earthy, elegant fall colour palette at work here.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
I come late but you've done an amazing job ! Gorgeous elizabethan outfit !
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