A friend of mine came to me a couple weeks ago, requesting a costume for her to wear to the Renaissance fair. I happily accepted the challenge And here is how things went down.

She picked out this Simplicity pattern, because she liked the gypsy costume. We ended up only doing the clothing pieces and left out the purse and head wrap. Because, I got lazy… :/

We picked fabrics at the color store, and upon one her freinds suggestions picked more natural, earth tones. Apparently  jewel tones are offensive at the Ren Faire… Or you have to be special to wear them or something. I’ve still never been to one. Maybe someday…

Meli’s color palette and fabric choices.

Constructing the sleeves (Chiffon is a bitch!)

Party time! Putting the corset together. This was my favorite part!

Close up while I was lacing it up.

Pinned to my too skinny dress form.

Making Sarah model the (almost) finished product.

The actual finished product on Meli! So ready for a Renaissance fair!