Backstage at the Medieval Photoshoot

This project was actually a result of a class I took: the task for the class was to design and build a medieval styled garment. I decided to do a concept for a young Flemeth from the Dragon Age series of games. I will be doing a more in depth post on this later (from the start of the design post through the execution of the piece) but for now, here are some of the photos of the results of the class.

Here's my costume, in most of it's glory.

Left is Gina Crowley and me, Right is Jessika Rose and me.

We had a lot of time between pictures: Here's Ginger Lass Cosplay in her fantastic Merida outfit and me getting silly on stage.

Back-backstage was also a hoot: From left to right is Hustle and Bustle Cosplay (who was super helpful with hair and make up), Ginger Lass Cosplay again, and me, attempting to hide in her hair.

The Ol' Pre 1600's Post

If you don't know me (or don't follow my Facebook page) you wouldn't know that I really enjoy making Medieval to Renaissance costumes, ranging from the very accurate to the completely fantastical.

Starting with the most period accurate, this is a cotehardie made off of a pattern of a dress found in a bog in Greenland.

 Now for a mix of accurate and inaccurate, here is my period Flemish kirtle and smock. The kilt and yoked shirt, however, are built for comfort: the kilt is made of cotton rather than a woolen fabric, and the shirt is a 1970's esque pattern that is more Renaissance Faire than it is Renaissance man.

Finally, a simple pouch. This pouch is a simple wool fabric cut in a circle, turned, eyeleted, and then embroidered.

If you're looking for another bit of the Renaissance, check out my Flynn Rider and Renaissance maiden post.