This costume have been create for the character of a warrior normand from the year 500. At some point I' glad that historical accuracy is not so important because I don't have time to do important research , only quick research.
For the design , I take the inspiration in the book Hasting 1066 from Heimdal edition which is made in collaboration with The association for living history.The tunic is made of wool flannel and have been dye in tea. I also make winnigas but I thought it doesn't need to be picture. Winnigas are straps wear over the pant which are cross on the front , it start from the ankle and stop under the knee.Historically they were made of leather or wool with or without design on it. Exemple of this can be seen on the Bayeux tapestry.
For people who never did sewing , it can be hard to imagine the time involve in the process of making a costume.This tunic is a good exemple.
I work with a pattern I knew very well mccall 3789. I cut the fabric three times to be sure it will not be too big .It is tricky because the tunic have to be comfortable so not too tight , have to be easily removed but doesn't have to look too big for the person who's going to wear it and keep in mind it will be wear with a belt.
In the creation of the tunic there is many step. The choice of the fabric is important. I shall find the right and appropriate design for the costume, this is the quick research part. .Find a pattern I have or modify one to work with.Cutting the fabric and cheking the measures to be sure it will fit to the futur owner. Drawing and make the design on the sleeves and at the bottom of the tunic. Finally sewing all the rest of the tunic .
It take + - 3 hours to draw and make the design .During the process I broke a double needle because of a tiny mistake . I did loose time because of that. I did not do the design on the same day but on a few of them. You can add an average of 3 hours to complete the tunic for a total of 6 hours of work.
I think people should keep this in mind : in every costume , simple or complex , it does required time and a lot of work more then you can imagine.
Coming next : english soldier
For the design , I take the inspiration in the book Hasting 1066 from Heimdal edition which is made in collaboration with The association for living history.The tunic is made of wool flannel and have been dye in tea. I also make winnigas but I thought it doesn't need to be picture. Winnigas are straps wear over the pant which are cross on the front , it start from the ankle and stop under the knee.Historically they were made of leather or wool with or without design on it. Exemple of this can be seen on the Bayeux tapestry.
For people who never did sewing , it can be hard to imagine the time involve in the process of making a costume.This tunic is a good exemple.
I work with a pattern I knew very well mccall 3789. I cut the fabric three times to be sure it will not be too big .It is tricky because the tunic have to be comfortable so not too tight , have to be easily removed but doesn't have to look too big for the person who's going to wear it and keep in mind it will be wear with a belt.
In the creation of the tunic there is many step. The choice of the fabric is important. I shall find the right and appropriate design for the costume, this is the quick research part. .Find a pattern I have or modify one to work with.Cutting the fabric and cheking the measures to be sure it will fit to the futur owner. Drawing and make the design on the sleeves and at the bottom of the tunic. Finally sewing all the rest of the tunic .
It take + - 3 hours to draw and make the design .During the process I broke a double needle because of a tiny mistake . I did loose time because of that. I did not do the design on the same day but on a few of them. You can add an average of 3 hours to complete the tunic for a total of 6 hours of work.
I think people should keep this in mind : in every costume , simple or complex , it does required time and a lot of work more then you can imagine.
Coming next : english soldier
Yay! English Soldier!!! That's me!
RépondreSupprimerI think it'smy favourite costume for the play up to now.
RépondreSupprimerI really have to get to thos costumes myself!