#renaisance costumes

[himmelgrauart]

I'm still alive

Original (LARP) character (do not use)

[cosplayinamerica]

Helping Hands from Labyrinth // Douglas from Terminator 2 // Cosplayer: @pagsamiam 

I've been a fan of Labyrinth, since VHS tapes. And I wanted to do this costume since the 2nd grade, but didn't know how. I guess thanks to Flight of the Conchords and others cosplaying Bowie's character, the idea came back! And with many events like movie screenings, renaisance fairs, and Halloween contests, I felt ready. Finding the supplies and putting it together, makes it so much fun. It was fun to see the final product, fall into place and I would keep going without sleep. 

Terminator 2 is in my top 10 favorite movies. I've recently been watching movie reactions on YouTube. And those reacting to T2, along with myself, get pretty disgusted with the character Douglas, the abusive orderly at Pescadero hospital (who licks Sarah Connor's face). I thinks he's never been cosplayed before so I combined him with the T-1000, to make an easier reference.

When I saw silver shiny, mini baking pie cups, they looked liked the T1000's shot wounds. So I found the uniform of Douglas easily at the thrift store.  I added a metalic finger. Foil and steel tape is hard to work with, so I got thermal emergency blankets. The fold creases and wrinkles tighten up. Some people at Los Angeles Comic Con, said I was one of the twins which I believe is the story behind the actors who played the coffee vending machine guard. That makes me just as happy. Because they got T2 right

[thecozycuttlefish]

Still working on tiny Ren Faire Costumes. There is a lot more hand sewing than I originally planned.

[luenelsdesign]

[pixiexbites]

faun by valimaa via deviantart

[fanaticartisan]

BOY DID I HAVE A GOOD TIME AT FAIRE

Did you know that small children will love leeches if you let them??? I had so many kids run up to me and demand to be cured from the plague by my magic jar of leeches (all I did was take out a plastic leech and make it make slurping sounds on their arm and tell them they were cured). Also apparently people will eat anything if you let them (he regretted it, those things taste awful)

and there were a healthy amount of rats so I didnt run out of a job all day :D IT WAS A GOOD TIME FOR ALL 

[bluemarigolduniverse]

I drew out my next costume for the renaissance festival she’s a knight and she’s in love with the princess that she protects

[thehistoricalseamstress]

New Blog Post! I went to Norfolk back in April and wore my Tudor Kirtle for photos! This meant lots of frantic sewing to make the shift, cap and forehead cloth, I also had a look round Norwich Cathedral and The Castle Museum and found lots of historic costumes! Link is here or click on the photo.

[seven-faders]

More ren faire fun! I have to go to a faire one every 6 months or so to ensure my magical powers recharge.

This time I went as a prototype of my sorcerer character, Oliviè.

[virtualrenfaire2020]

Virtual Ren Faire 2020 Calendar

We have activities and themed days, plus we’ve compiled a bunch of livestreams from some fantastic performers to enjoy during our Faire. The calendar is updated daily, so stay tuned for more events!

Saturday, March 28

Opening day!

Join us on Opening Day for a day of faire activities. Share photos, videos, and stories relating to your ren faire experience! 

Submissions will be open starting today for the Costume Contest!

O.W.L. Fest - 7:30 AM PDT

An all-day series of concerts with a wizardly theme. A new artist is live every half hour until 7:00 PM, so tune in anytime! Don’t forget to refresh the page between concerts to listen to the latest stream. The current lineup is: Tonks and the Aurors, Lauren Fairweather, Ashley Hamel, Hawthorn & Holly, Grace Kendall, Kalysta Flame, Pussycat Dolores, The Purebloods, Flitwick and the Charmers, Losing Lara, Muggle Snuggle, Percy and the Prefects, Ludo Bagman and the Trash, Draco and the Malfoys, The Mudbloods, The Lovegoods, Alas Earwax!, The Blibbering Humdingers, Abby Ritter, The Swedish Shortsnouts, Kirstyn Hippe, POTTÖRHEAD, The Arkadian, Karl-Johan, and Toucan Dubh.

Check out the Facebook livestream concerts here.

Ye Banished Privateers Virtual Release Party - 11:00 AM PDT.

“Let’s party like it’s 1720! Borders are closing, people are being forced to shut their doors. Our global world is growing smaller, but Ye Banished Privateers believes in staying connected through the crisis. On march 28th we were planning to throw a big release party for our new album Hostis Humani Generis in our home town Umeå, Sweden, which naturally had to be cancelled due to the corona pandemic. Instead we’ll be hosting a live streamed event, at 19.00 cet 28/3 that will be worthy of an official release concert. We want to try and make this something special and grand . . . let’s stand together in all safe ways possible.”

Check out the Youtube livestream concert here.

Pub Crawl - 1:30 PM PDT. 

We’ll be hosting a BYOB pub crawl. Keep an eye out for the tag vrf2020 pub crawl for more info. Please follow local drinking laws and drink responsibly!

Cyrus Pynn (The Swordsman) - 2:00 PM PDT.

“I am a self taught professional sword swallower who perfected the art at the Coney Island Sideshow School, where I learned to present it in an entertaining and classy manner. Since then I have pushed the limit with this dangerous feat as I have traveled across the United States performing with Carnivals, Festivals and Variety Shows . . . Demonstrating the world's most dangerous stunt in an entertaining, classy manner featuring comedy, audience interaction and, of course, death defiance! ‘Down the Hatch without a Scratch!’“

Check out the Facebook livestream show here.

Andrea Beaton - 4:30 PM PDT.

“Andrea grew up in a musical family in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  Both the Beaton and MacMaster sides of her family are well known and respected as some of Cape Breton's finest musicians, dancers and composers. She has made 6 solo CDs, a duo album with her father Kinnon, and published 3 books of tunes.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

The CRAIC Show - 5:00 PM PDT.

“The CRAIC Show is an intense & wildly entertaining act, made up of five international travelers who, in 1541AD, were banded together on an ancient battlefield. This unique merging of music from far away lands brings a sound that is unlike any other . . .  Ever-changing and constantly blending styles, The CRAIC Show is always bringing a fresh, high energy blend of World Medieval Music to a modern audience.” 

Check out the Facebook livestream concert here.

Erin Rae - 7:00 PM PDT.

“Gifted with a unique ability to fuse musical genres and influences to craft songs that feel fresh and wholly her own, with her new album Putting On Airs, Erin Rae has thrown down a direct challenge to the stereotype of what a Southern singer should be. Both lyrically and sonically, she strikes a fiercely independent chord, proudly releasing a deeply personal record that reflects her own upbringing in Tennessee, including the prejudices and injustices that she witnessed as a child that continue to impact her life to this day. According to Rae, ‘this album was born out of a need to do some healing work in my personal life, in order to address some fears and patterns of mine to allow my true feelings to come to the surface.’”

Check out the Instagram livestream concert here.

Sunday, March 29

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Alistair McCulloch - 11:30 AM PDT.

“Alistair is one of Scotland's best known fiddle performers and teachers.  His trio features Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs, and former Capercaillie whistle wizard Marc Duff. Alistair has taught a generation of rising stars at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Linda McRae - 1:00 PM PDT.

“Linda’s love of Canadian, American and British music early on in her career resulted in multiple band configurations from roots-rock to punk to folk . . . When Linda steps onto a concert stage, into a recording studio, workshop or mentoring session, there is an effortless passion, a love of what she does and a connection with fans and friendships built and treasured. A multi-instrumentalist Linda works tirelessly as a touring singing songwriter, performing at premiere venues across Canada, the US and Europe while turning out new works.”

Check out the Facebook livestream concert here.

The Glow Bubble Show (Meadow Perry) - 4:00 PM PDT.

“Meadow Perry is a Philadelphia based Magician, Bubble Artist and Actress. Known for her beloved children's character, Meadowlark the Faerie, Meadow has been performing in various genres from the stage to private events for over 15 years. The Bubble Magic of Meadow Perry is a show that takes the visual art of bubbles, theatrical storytelling, enchanting magic, thrilling music, & a touch of sophistication to create a unique and entertaining show that has been described as ‘A mesmerizing, spellbounding experience! Charming and interesting, Meadow takes the rules of bubbles outside the box!’”

Check out the Instagram livestream show here.

Monday, March 30

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Merchants’ Monday

Show our wonderful shops some extra love today!

Shannon Lay - 12:00 PM PDT.

“There is an entire sub-genre of poetry devoted to rivers and their persistent, meditative flow . . . For transcendent folk-pop artist Shannon Lay, the river is all of the above: It’s the metaphor driving her latest album, the exquisitely uplifting August (Sub Pop Records, out August, 23rd)—which doubles as an aural baptism renewing her purpose for making music. ‘I always picture music as this river. Everyone’s throwing things into this river, it’s a place you can go to and feed off of that energy,’ she says, ‘and feel nourished by the fact that so many people are feeling what you’re feeling. It’s this beautiful exchange.’”

Check out the Instagram livestream concert here.

Jesse Linder, Bard - 5:00 PM PDT.

“. . .'Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales.’ Jesse performs as a solo artist and as a member of 3 Pints Gone, and has been a member of Separated at Birth, CrossRogues, and Tippler's Way. Jesse sings at Renaisance faires, American reenactments, Irish pubs, and coffeehouses throughout the Midwest. He currently has three solo CDs and five group CDs in print.”

Check out the Facebook livestream concert here.

Steven Greenman - 6:00 PM PDT.

“Steven has worked with some of the world’s leading klezmer ensembles, is a founding member of Cleveland’s East European ensemble Harmonia, and has been a guest soloist with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, performing his own arrangements of gypsy and klezmer music.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Tuesday, March 31

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Time Travel Tuesday

Share your favorite photos and costumes from any time period, from Ancient Greece to 2265. After all, in quarantine, time all feels a little wibbly wobbly!

Jonathan Cannon - 5:30 PM PDT.

“Jonathan has studied klezmer, Romanian, Celtic, and American fiddling, performs regularly, with award-winning Boston klezmer band Ezekiel’s Wheels, and for contra dances.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Wednesday, April 1

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Anne-Mari Kivimäki & Palomylly - 10:00 AM PDT.

“Anne-Mari Kivimäki & Palomylly is an impressive sound mix with stories, archive recordings, jouhikko, double bass, vocals and accordion. Kivimäki’s music has a hypnotic pulse and it’s made for the love of old stories. Kivimäki has gathered her Palomylly band from the musicians on her successful Lakkautettu Kylä (A Closed-Down Village) album.”

Check out the Facebook livestream concert here.

Troy MacGillivray with Sabra MacGillivray - 4:30 PM PDT.

“Troy is a brilliant fiddler, pianist and stepdancer from Nova Scotia.  He’s been featured at many festivals including Celtic Connections in Scotland, East Coast Music Awards, Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton, the Barbados Celtic Festival and the Edinburgh Fiddle Festival.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Thursday, April 2

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Cookie Segelstein with Josh Horowitz - 10:00 AM PDT.

“Founder of Veretski Pass, and fiddler with many other top klezmer bands, Cookie has taught workshops round the world, and has been featured in an ABC documentary and a film starring Robert DeNiro.  Josh founded the band Budowitz and has played with Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Theodore Bikel, and accompanied Itzhak Perlman on PBS.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Oshima Brothers - 3:00 PM PDT.

“Raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop. On stage, Sean and Jamie create a surprisingly full sound with dynamic vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion. The brothers live in Maine but are often on the road performing, producing music videos, and dancing.”

Check out the Facebook livestream concert here.

Friday, April 3

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest!

Furry Friends Friday

Ever dressed your pet up for the faire? Show us your photos and costume ideas! Or show us your faire-themed fursuit. You do you.

Let’s Get Traditional (The Minstrel Rav’n) - 4:00 PM PDT.

“The Minstrel Rav'n travels the lands Telling Songs and Singing Stories about Taverns, Pirates and Elven Lasses. Songs of Adventure, Drinking... and things a bit on the Naughty Side!”

Check out the Facebook livestream here.

HST (Ed, Lilly & Neil Pearlman) - 4:30 PM PDT.

“HST (Highland Soles Trio) is 3/5 of a family band, with dancer Laura Scott and Jesse on whistle. HST has toured the US and Scotland with new and old tunes in the Scottish tradition.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Saturday, April 4

Gráinne Brady - 12:30 PM PDT.

“Gráinne is an Irish fiddle player from County Cavan in Ireland and currently based in Glasgow where she leads sessions and plays with Top Floor Taivers, string group The Routes Quartet, and Gaeilge/Gàidhlig supergroup LAS.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Pub Crawl - 1:30 PM PDT.

We’ll be hosting a BYOB pub crawl. Keep an eye out for the tag vrf2020 pub crawl for more info. Please follow local drinking laws and drink responsibly!

Costume Contest Judging - 6:00 PM PDT.

Submissions remain open for the Costume Contest until 6:00. Winners will be chosen between 6:00 and 7:00 PDT.

Sunday, April 5

Jenna Reid - 11:30 AM PDT.

“Jenna is a member of the great fiddle bands Blazin' Fiddles, and RANT.  Born & bred in Shetland, she learned fiddle from the late Willie Hunter. Following her music degree, Jenna performed with Dóchas and Deaf Shepherd before joining her current bands.”

Check out the Zoom livestream concert here.

Closing Day

We’re sad to see you go, but we hope to catch you at an IRL faire next season!

[seesallysewpatterns]

The latest addition to my #etsy shop: Renaissance Medieval Child's Cape Costume Damsel Knight Courtier Child's Stage Play Halloween Costumes Simplicity 8318 Pattern Sz. 3 - 8 #halloween #sewing #pattern #uncutpattern #stageplay #renaisance #medievalcostume #unisexpattern #simplicitypattern https://etsy.me/3bk8jSl https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlL0SDvI_l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[luenelsdesign]

A detail of my future bumla (trossfrau 16th century dress). I really like how these slits look like on 16th century costumes and during the design process of my bumla I added a few lines with slits.

[pixiexbites]

[olkili]

And @legolasofithilien asked: If this keeps up, I may have to come up with some questions in revenge. It may take me a while, as in weeks, though.

1. Have you ever cosplayed? Does dressing in 7th grade as one of “The Big Black Things” from the Orphan Annie poem count? Most of my costuming skills got used when I was dancing international folk dance or for Vacation Bible Schools. I’ve been a naval captain, a pirate, a castaway, a clown, the voice of a snail, a track coach (now that’s a stretch!), a jungle explorer, and a mountain climber for VBS. Not that I don’t think Cosplay is fun. Just haven’t really had any opportunity to be involved.

2. Is there any character that you want to cosplay more than any other in the whole…universe? Underdog (I know, you probably don’t even know who that is. Sigh.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pv4xmZF_EI

3. Painting: finger-painting, acrylics, oils, etc? A little of all of it, but not a fan of oils because of the smell. I do better on digital mediums where there’s an undo button.

4. Ever worked with paper mache? Oh yes. But not for costuming. Mostly for (literal) world building. (planets, landscapes, etc.)

5. Colouring:  chalk, crayons, pencils, markers, paints, (other)? Crayons and markers are my go to. Mostly because I work with kids. Chalk breaks my hands out, though I love the look. I keep trying colored pencils and always being disappointed with the results.

6. Ever wanted to do a non-easy traditional media, like frescos? What is that media, and what do you want to do with it? Clay. I did some really easy pot turning when I was a kid and I’d love to get back to that and do something really nice and play with glazes.

7. Thoughts on calligraphy? Beautiful. Glad someone has that skill. Half the time I can’t even read my own handwriting.

8. LEDs or electronics in your work? Too many, lol. I’m teaching preschool teachers how to use Windows and Office more effectively. Once a month, I decorate the sanctuary so it looks like outer space with strings of LED lights. Hubby and I are the go to tech folks for the family and church leadership.

9. Arduino or Raspberry pi (if you’re into those things)? Bought the hubby a Raspberry Pi. He’s enjoyed turning it into various things. (The combo with the mostly dead Roomba was a sad failure, however.)

10. Ever done leathercrafting of any sort? Made a pair of moccasins once. Also a belt pouch for when the dance troupe did a Renaisance faire one time.

11.Craft foam–the best material in the universe, or the bestest material? (j/k–ever use it for anything?) I’ve only used it with the kids, mostly with the pre-adhesive dye cut shapes. Takes up way too much room in the supply closet, lol.

[undiagnosedautismfeels]

That feel when Renaisance festivals are both great yet hellish. Fun stimmy noises, smells, costumes (bonus pressure stim from the corsets), and sights but there's so many conflicting sounds and it's way too hot to be in a velvet dress. Bonus lowered sensory tolerence on the way home because my legs hurt from the second day and stimming/danceing (SPIN SPIN STEP DANCE TO BAGPIPES OMG). - 👽🐱 (alien cat)

[elegantcuriosities]

Handmade crown with freshwater pearls and swarovski stones.

For more of my work visit: www.elegantcuriosities.com