Costume In the studio, plus a bodice I made while working for Felix Needleworthy Fine Costumes Fairgoer in one of my Viking t-shirts Another example of the Viking-inspired t-shirt Jacket created for a LARP character, plus linen pants A friend wearing a pair of my linen LARP pants on a Mexico beach Close-up of handmade linen buttons and loops. Commission for a friend, combining feminine and masculine elements from the late 1700s. Back of commission, plus my golden ensemble. 1690s stays, lace-embellished chemise, and cartridge-pleated satin skirt. 1770s caraco jacket ensemble, worked from Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion Another view of the 1770s caraco ensemble. Wool partlet for a CosTube “Stash Swap” challenge in 2020, with welt pocket and handmade cording. Progress on a fully self-drafted kirtle. Italian Renaissance kirtle, with creative off-center opening and lacings inspired by Carlo Crivelli paintings. Another view of the kirtle, with front seam and opening mostly disguised by the pleats. An Elizabethan chemise, worked from Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion, and embellished with “cheater embroidery” appliques of patterned cotton. Progress on a rave costume commission inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Near-complete Alice in Wonderland ensemble. Simple undergarments, and festival stays from a Simplicity pattern. Hand-painted linen tabard, plus whatever I’m wearing. Renaissance dresses for 18″ dolls. Close-up of hand painted details. Close-up of hand painted details. Summer dress with open, laced sides, modified from an old LotR costume pattern by Simplicity A similar dress made for my mom, fully lined. Masculine 14th century reversible hood with pointed liripipe, plus quilted vest. Another view of the hood. Ghawazee coat and other layers of a LARP ensemble. Twill pants with pleat details. A blast from the past. Pieced stripes, and one of my first self-drafted patterns, c. 2012 Custom dancewear for a Hamilton solo, made at Ignite Dance Connections Custom group dancewear, made at Ignite Dance Connections View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhinestones Unlimited (@rhinestonesunlimited) View this post on Instagram A post shared by St. Thomas More Sparklers (@stmsparklers)