How To Make Costume Capes Yourself Quickly
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Introduction
Within the size-types (NG), the costume of the character adds a crucial dimension to the whole weekend. This quick online guide is a compilation of hints and tips that can help the manufacture of such suits, both realistic and comfortable, but with a dash of fantasy is accepted, as we recall, the NMs are not at all medieval recreation events. On this, the following notes should not be taken as historical fact! Some good references from historical documents are mentioned in the text only in order to allow those who wish to further their research on real medieval clothing.
As part of GN, imagine such a warrior would look like a “spud”, as described by Dagorhir, how not to get help! This image is a bit exaggerated, but you get the message! The costume of the character is what makes all its essence. During a weekend of magnitude and nature, each character is recognized by his dress, hence its importance.
The context of adventures lends itself easily to making a costume that can be first:
* Comfortable
* Practice
* Pretty
* Consistent with the character
* Free of glaring anachronism
Since the context of adventure is both medieval and fantasy, we can afford some differences vis-à-vis the historical reality. So here are some tips unpretentious can help you make a costume that you will be proud!
1. What kind of costume looking?
The first step in achieving a costume is deciding which kind will be given in light of its role. Of course, if you play a farmer, you do not dress as a noble and vice versa! You are a magician? Let your imagination go!
The cut and fabric chosen will differ. Moreover, if our role calls for it to be mobile, ready to run in the fields and woods, a long dress and / or closed in amplitude does not suit very well. Let’s practice!
Questions to ask include:
* My role is it static at the inn?
* Will I have to move much on the ground?
* My character is he the type to be noticed or not?
A mobile suit can mean flexible pants, a light armor, or a loose robe or short slit up the sides, etc. …
2. What fabrics should I choose?
The choice of fabric is crucial in making the costume two costumes from the same pattern will look quite different depending on the selected tissues. In my opinion the most important step in making the costume and sometimes, do not hesitate, if we can afford to pay slightly more for a better quality cloth and we like.
I suggest the following tissues:
cotton / linen, flax: very natural, rich but not flamboyance, varying thickness of tissue which allows more or less warm clothing.
Silk-Polyester rich and flamboyant appearance, of medium thickness.
velvet, faux-velvet look rich and deep, but warm to wear!
peach: Imitation suede, sometimes textured, light to wear.
wool warm even when wet, ideal for a cape and varied in thickness.
Unless you find a particular effect, I suggest to avoid synthetic fabrics such as rayon, crepe, polyester, stretch fabrics, lace and especially remind Leatherette cheap plastic, not leather, etc. …
When buying the fabric, it is important to watch how the tissue reacts to what I call the “rogue” I do the fabric crumples easily? This is to detect the treated fabrics in the store because sometimes a substance added to make the fabric heavier and look more beautiful. The trick is to keep it crumpled into a ball in hand for ten seconds then see how hurt he is. A crumpled tissue that remains is often an indicator of treated fabric and once washed, will look very different. I then advised to avoid surprises, always wash the fabric before cutting. We can adjust if you do not like the way the fabric falls over and will ensure that the costume does not shrink in the first wash.
Sometimes, adding a piece of leather will add a small fee to suit particular. You can use large pieces of leather, just do the outline of a garment using leather as the bias or even larger pieces. We must admit that the addition of leather is very nice but expensive (even if Francis leathery can give us a good price). Check your budget!
It may also add a bit of fur costume. Make sure you take the real fur and not plush.
After the leather and fur is the metal: it can sew rings and chain mail on clothing. Try it, it changes everything!
In the Montreal area, I recommend the following stores to buy the fabric:
* Textiles Debrouk
7250 St-Hubert Montreal (center Liquidation) 514-276-3278
7254 St-Hubert Montreal (Main Store)
* There are of course Fabricville, but expect to pay more!
* Value Village (ideal for finding old pieces of cloth or leather)
3. What colors should I choose?
In a fantastic context, there really is no specific instruction concerning colors. Medieval side, however, farmers were mainly earth-colored clothing, in brown, gray, ocher and other dull colors. The leather was used mostly by farmers (the opposite of today!) As for the nobles, the richest colors were green and red. As for the purple, it was mainly associated with the church. Colors to avoid are new colors: the flashy, the fuchsia, false pastel shades, etc. …
4. Are there patterns of costumes on the market?
Of course, there are several commercial patterns. The most common are Simplicity, Butterick and McCall. These patterns are available in ordinary shops tissue. They are usually very easy to do. There are also bosses a bit more rare and original in certain specialty shops on the web (see links). These patterns are generally more complex to manufacture and assume some knowledge of sewing (it does not explain how to ask the “pipping” for example!) Can also take non-medieval patterns and adapt to the environment by choosing fabrics and trimmings (ribbon, buttons, cords, beads, leather, fur, metal rings, etc. …) and making appropriate minor modifications. A final option that ensures the originality of the costume is a suit from several bosses (you need a little more experience in sewing for that but it succeeds). When I started sewing in 1996, my reference books were: Simplicity’s Simply the Best Book and sewing Simplicity’s Simply the Best Home Decorating. Surely there are other excellent books seams on the market, you tell me about your titles.
Regardless of the pattern used in all cases I suggest the following changes to avoid anachronisms too obvious: replace zippers with either strings behind the scenes clips, lassos, and cords or eyelets. It is usually much easier to install and also eliminates the anachronisms. If you ask eyelets, I strongly suggest to go to a shoemaker, they will be much stronger as well. If you live in the North Shore, I suggest you go see our good friend Francis leathery: you will make good money and his work is tasteful and quality. As for buttons, it must be remembered past, they were prior to completing the decorative function that they have today. You can also add some details about an outfit like stitching done by hand (the famous “X”). These seams can be only decorative.
5. Should I put something on your head?
The answer is YES! A costume is not complete without a little something for the head. This may be a simple headband, a hood, a hat, a helmet, a cap, a henin, a escoffion, a veil, a hat, etc. … It must be remembered that in medieval times, it was very rare to see people head bare. Fantastic side, do not be shy! In all cases, remember that you will not have to wear it all the time, so do not be afraid of the heat (and tell you that it is easier to bear than a latex mask! ).
6. What are the accessories that can accompany my costume?
Many accessories can add a finishing touch to the costume and give more dimension to your character. Here are some examples:
* A leather purse or fabric
* An attachment for your weapon
* Collar
* Ring
* Bracelet
* Loop-Oreilles
* Pin
* Bag for your other gadgets
The best places to find jewelry inspired by medieval and fantasy are:
Top Medieval *
* Kiosks at medieval festivals
* The sale of garages
* Flea markets (** real **)
7. Is my sneakers will do as shoes?
As a purist, my answer is NO because the “Sneakers” are very visible even as anachronisms in a GN. There is nothing more than to see a winning knight where a magician with Nike in the legs during a magnitude-nature. The feet are the most difficult to dress in costume and in the case of scale-types, we must balance the convenience of a GN with the financial situation of the participants. A real pair of boots medieval costs $ 300 to $ 600 or more, while the shoes will look in the $ 65 or more (see our good friend Francis shoemaker). At this price, we do not want to spoil a run in the mud!
The first criterion for the feet is comfort: you must be able to walk and run for three days. But I think we can combine comfort, pseudo-medieval and budget of the following ways.
First, we can try to hide his white sneakers:
* By covering chainmail
* By covering tissue
* In the dyeing black
* Using muffs calves that descend down
* By sewing or gluing leatherette, leather or fabric
Second, if you buy walking boots, why not leather?
Third, sales supervisor for season, you can find beautiful boots a bit cheaper than real hiking boots but will do.
Finally, there’s also the simple solution Emilia: buy for 20 or 30 dollars, a pair of used boots for army surplus. These are beautiful sandy beige boots, suede, and we use leather lace top. It is also easy to cover them with leggings, depending on the personal one wants to play.
Still, my last tip on the feet is as follows: break your shoes and boots before NG, your feet will thank you! (Otherwise, you bring the plasters blisters!)
8. How can I make a coat on my tabard?
To do a coat on a tabard, there are two methods I use. The first is to sew or embroider the image on the tabard. The second is to paint on fabric. I do not like the first method because it offers less precision and less like sewing by hand! The second is easier if you can draw a little.
To do this, use acrylic paint, available from all good Wal-Mart and craft shops and you will pay less than in the shops aaaarts (ie by pulling the tongue). For metallic colors like gold, silver and bronze, I suggest you put a layer of white before applying. Thus, you will not have to apply multiple layers. I like acrylic because the drying is very fast. The adjustments are easy. With regard to Acrylic brushes, they are well worth their cost. Once your design completed and dry, it is essential to proceed to the next step: the cooking iron. If you skip this step, the acrylic paint (water based) will run at the slightest rain. (You’ve noticed that it rains frequently in the magnitude-natures) This cooking step is simple. Take an old piece of fabric large enough to cover the entire shield and cover the fabric that you have previously deposited on an ironing board. Set your iron to Cotton (4) without steam. Set the iron 30 seconds on each section of tissue. Make sure to cook the entire design. Normally, you should see a slight color difference will disappear once cooled. Do not reuse the same portion especially the old fabric as it might rub off and stain your coat. After this operation, your paint is impervious to water and can be washed.
Here are some links on heraldry can inspire you for your arms:
* Flag of heraldry
* Bank of heraldry
* Small Pamphlet summary
9. How do I get armor?
For the manufacture of armor, see the interesting links.
10. Where can I find inspiration for my costume?
There are several movies and television series that make you dream and others who transformed the dream into a nightmare … Personally, I found the costumes of the following interesting shows and movies – Caution, this does not mean necessarily that such programs comply with the historical reality of the Middle Ages! They inspired me well! :
Hercules *
Xena * (you do not have too many illusions, it’s silicone …)
* Covington Cross
* Cadfael
* Ever After
* Snow White the most horrible tales
* Braveheart
* Lord of the Rings
* Robin of Sherwood (Carpenter `s)
To avoid at all costs (at least, they do not inspire me personally!)
* Conan the serial
* Knights of Tyre na Nog (a good example of plastic)
* Sinbad (low budget … unless the dress is very pretty Maeve)
William Tell * (punk Meet knight, all the other heroes being taken …)
* Robin hood (all other releases)
If you’d like to speed up the process of making your Costume Capes you can get some more inspiration for great and unique costume capes here…
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