Five Dress Patterns for the Renaissance Festival

Simplicity 1551 Misses Renaissance Queen Gown in size 18-24 UNCUT

What is it about a Renaissance Festival or Medieval Fair that makes them so attractive? The time in history was difficult for almost all. Disease, poverty for all but a few, high crime rates yet when we see the long, flowing gowns we let out a big, collective sigh. I think the chess matches with human chess pieces are cool....although I don't think I would want to be one of the pawns. I couldn't stand still long enough.
Not all of us would be a princess living in a  castle and wear gorgeous gowns and furs but one can wish.  Here's a few patterns to help make that dream come true at the next festival.....or wedding.

Simplicity 1045 Medieval Queen costume gown in size 14-20 UNCUT Beautiful dress that comes in more than one length. 

Simplicity 1026 Cinderella Costume in size 6-14 UNCUT Glass slipper, anyone?

Simplicity 1137 Misses' Renaissance Costume Size 14-22 UNCUT Stunning!

Simplicity 1305 Girls' Princess and Fairy costume dresses in size 3-8 with matching dresses for 18" doll. UNCUT
For the little girl who dreams of being a princes and her baby, too. 

Simplicity 0733 Girls' Frozen Costume Dresses in size 3-8 UNCUT
Anna and Elsa dresses would look majestic at the fair!

Stop by GoofingOff Sewing when you have a chance. There are more costume patterns in the shop for all kinds
of parties or fairs.

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Costume Sale

Announcing the Annual Goofing Off Sewing Supplies Costume Sale!

All patterns are 30% off until October 15. All of them….toddlers, children’s, adults. Everything, even these:

I feel like the white rabbit….late for a very important date.

If the costume pattern isn’t marked down yet just convo me and I’ll fix it. I’m a work in progress, still not perfect yet.

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Medieval and Renaissance Fairs: Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

While looking through my collection of patterns I came across a pattern for women’s medieval costumes. The pattern made me think of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire with the life size chess game, archery contest, and turkey legs fit for a king’s appetite.
I made it to the faire a few times, strictly as an observer mind you, no costume, but what fun it would be to go in costume. Medieval fairs are like all the middle ages without the black plague. The fairs are sugar coated history,  wenches wearing provocative costumes, ladies and knights walking around in elegant costumes, and kind kings and queens presiding over chess matches. No dark dingy castles, no plague, and the food is good. You can even read a book and not be a priest!
OK, so are you going to a medieval faire in your area? In Florida the fairs start early, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is January 28-29 and February 4-6. There are medieval fairs throughout the state of varying sizes, some lasting for weeks with different events on each weekend. Most have tents with craftsmen and women displaying and selling their work. There are merchants with clothing, hides, and furs, all things that would be appropriate for the middle ages.
So, think about how much fun it would be to go to the fair and be in costume. Need some inspiration? Check out this treasury I just created on Etsy called "Days and Knights."




Sure you would drive there but once there you are transported back in time to a gentler medieval time and be the lady or lord you know you would have been. Here are some costume patterns to help you get there and be appropriately dressed when you arrive.

McCall’s P280
Ever desire to cast a spell or two? How about a sorceress?
How about a gown appropriate for a lady?

McCall's 8826

McCall’s MP275
And you know I wouldn’t forget something for the gentlemen?
So have fun, goofing off style.
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