With our 2009 Reformation Day Faire a little over a month away (October 23-24, 2009), I wanted to send out a reminder to those who haven't signed up yet. Click here for details.
The address is:
The address is:
Providence Church
401 S Carol Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
And CLICK HERE to see photos from our 2008 Reformation Day Faire!
401 S Carol Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
And CLICK HERE to see photos from our 2008 Reformation Day Faire!
Also, I have had several emails and phone calls regarding questsions about where to find costumes or patterns for costumes. So I've included last year's list of links, along with a few photos, to give you some ideas.
Keep in mind, some of the patterns will have to be modified for modesty's sake! Thankfully, this is easily done if you're making your own costume. If you're using a premade costume that winds up being a bit...ahem...low cut, you can get creative by adding a modest chemise underneath or tucking a scrarf in around the bodice.
Though this year's featured Reformer is John Calvin, your costume does not need to reflect Genevan fashion. Feel free to be creative or use what you already have. Choose your favorite period costume, or don't come in costume at all! You could even focus on your favorite country if you'd like! It's up to you.
In fact, here is a good example of a simple Scottish ladies costume that my daughters have made in years past:
And here is a more advanced costume:
In fact, here is a good example of a simple Scottish ladies costume that my daughters have made in years past:And here is a more advanced costume: 
LADIES:EASY:
Simplicity 3809 - Vest and Skirt - Second one down on right and
Simplicity 5582 - Vest and Skirt - Last one down on right:
McCall's 4994 - Bodice/Vest
McCall's 4861: Bodice (see here for picture of complete dress)
McCall's 4090: Skirt for McCall's bodice patterns 4994/4861/4696/4107
ADVANCED:
McCall's 4696: Bodice with sleeve option (see here for picture of complete dress)
McCall's 4107: Bodice with sleeve option
Butterick 5114: Court Dress
DIFFICULT:
McCall's 4107: Bodice with sleeve option
Butterick 5114: Court Dress
DIFFICULT:
EASY:
McCall's M4862: Shirt and Sash (See here for picture of complete costume)
Butterick 4574: Shirt/vest/pants/hat:
McCalls M5215
ADVANCED:
Simplicity 4059/Court and/or everyday - Third one down on the right:
CHILDREN/GIRLS:
McCalls M5371
McCalls M5499
McCalls M5207
McCalls M5214
Simplicity 5520 (click on last photo and it gives you two girls' dresses and a boy's knight costume)
Premade Costumes (Please use discretion when browsing the following links. I have not checked out all the pages.
The Renaissance Store
Renaissance Costume Clothing
Pearson's Renaissance Shop
The Very Merry Seamstress
1 earnest comments:
I hope we can come. We'll have to wait and see how Kaitlin is and how her counts are that week, it also depends on how things are with the new baby(5 more weeks to go!).
Blessings,
Amanda
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