I'm looking for some wench garb. I like being a noble but every once in a while my wenchy side wants to show it self too. I already have a green and black leather bodice and now I need to finish the look.
Any help will appreciated.
The Tudor Shoppe has good, affordable basic pieces for a wench ensemble.
http://www.tudorshoppe.com/
Also check out Ebay, you can find a number of items there as well.
A 6 or 8 gore skirt couldn't be easier to make & can be hiked up over a petticoat. A leather belt holding your accoutrements - pouch, mug, etc. A chemise w/some cleavage also says "wench". A straw hat or floral headpiece - something simple. Wenching is all in the attitude, baby!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on January 23, 2009, 02:20:33 PM
Wenching is all in the attitude, baby!
My Sister Wench speaks the truth with that statement!! ;D
However - along with the attitude, you do need the clothes: I make my skirts (as Taffy said, they are easy to do) but I buy my bodices from here: http://www.fantasycostume.net/renaissance/
There are several sellers of bodices on Ebay, just make sure they have enough (and good enough) boning to do the job.
I like Moresca's bodices - epecially the Pirate model makes your waist look teensy. Their site is down, but a call would probably get pictures e-mailed to you.
Quote from: Lady Ellie on January 22, 2009, 09:18:09 PM
I'm looking for some wench garb. I like being a noble but every once in a while my wenchy side wants to show it self too. I already have a green and black leather bodice and now I need to finish the look.
Any help will appreciated.
I know this is the garb section but, most of the purchased skirts cost more than $40.00 and I can attest you can make 4- 6 to 8 gore skirts with the same amount of money! Here is a link on how to create a 6 gore skirt for yourself easily and quickly! All you do is make the long measurement to the floor plus hem up which I put in 3". This would be an easy way for you to dip into garb making!!
http://www.patternsthatfityou.com/frskirtcl.htm (http://www.patternsthatfityou.com/frskirtcl.htm)
I am sure you could go to Joann's during the 99 cent sale on patterns and pick up a gore skirt and then look at all of the awesome cottons they have I would suggest some cotton twill or broadcloth. They wash out really well and hold the colors! With your black/green bodice I would say you are a Fall or Winter colored person. So winter has rich jewel tones and falls have those lovely rusts and maroons and golds, so they would look fabulous.
Do post pictures of whatever you decide!
Good Luck
Cilean
I second the "make it yourself" suggestion. Sewing the simple things isn't as hard as you think and will save you a lot of money, especially if you want several of each piece. ;)
I use McCalls 4090 for the skirt.
As you sew you will learn and be able to start on harder projects. I taught myself how to make breeches this past weekend! (Simplicity 4059) ;D