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Erika's Costume
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This was my sketch of my plan for my costume.
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I couldn't decide on exactly how I wanted to handle the sleeves. Here is another option I was considering. This is what I finally went with, although I did not put jewels on the sleeves.
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I was starting from scratch with this costume. So, I started from the top, or maybe I should say the bottom. Here are the undergarments - chemise, corset, farthingale and bumroll.
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Here's the completed costume! There is the back-closing bodice, separate sleeves that match the underskirt and are attached with ties, the underskirt and the overskirt.
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Then of course, you have to add the accessories. I made a caul that match the underskirt and sleeves, a tall hat with feather, necklace, beaded girdle with pomander and fan.
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Here's a closeup of the bodice. You can see the ties for the sleeves and the detail of the necklace.
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The costume makes its debut at the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
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My daughter joins me at the fountain.
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