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Sewing: Renaissance Costume
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Renaissance Costume

Renaissance Dress

Renaissance Dress

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
McCall’s 4997 (with changes) »

Instructions

For more info on my version, go to: http://www.sweetseamstress.com/loopsandlace/page/2/

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Costume

For: Women

Style: Classic, Whimsical, Formal / Bridal, Holiday, Traditional, Romantic, Cute


Materials

Fabric, ribbon, grommets, interfacing

What was your inspiration?

The pattern my sister chose. I was able to use fabric I already had that would be fun for Halloween.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It takes a ton of fabric unless you make some adjustments.

 

2 comments

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Dvandie on craftsy.com
Nov 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is gorgeous. I have made this type of costume before, and you are correct; the amount of fabric it takes is tremendous. However, the result is so lovely.
sweettems on craftsy.com
Nov 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I was able to use a lot less fabric than called for, but still quite a bit. These awesome costumes are worth it though. =0)