My son will be about 7 1/2 mos when he attends his first faire (Scarby) and I want to garb him, but also want to make sure he is comfortable (knowing how weather is in May here in Texas)...Any suggestions? I have looked all over the net and it seems the smallest items I have been able to find are around 2T-3T...he will need probably a 6-9mos at that point.
My son's first visit to TRF was at 6 mo. and I made him a small pair of shorts (or just find something that will work) and a little simple leather vest made from scraps, added a braided belt made from scrap fabric and he was a baby barbarian! Costed less than $5, took less than an hour, and he was comfortable and adorable!
For my monster when he was going to fair at the age I put him in a onesie with skull and cross bones on it...
For later down the line I found some cool jumpers on Dharma Trading ( www.dharmatrading.com )
they come white but I dyed them and put some fun appliques that I had drawn out.. They were super easy for him to wear and he could get them dirty and there was no worries.
or you could take a pair of plain colored shorts and put a little tunic over them. Just take enough fabric and fold it over to look like a bag then cut out the neck and the arm holes, sew it up and there ya go
Thank you so much! I have really been worrying about what I was going to put him in (not much of a seamstress) and finding patterns has been a pain also. The wheels are starting to turn now...hehe ;D
Last year at the St Louis Faire, we saw a little kilted lad that was around that age. Easy enough to change diapers! I can't quite remember what he had on top but it might not have been much more than a t-shirt with a loose "sash" sewn on it to complete the Scottish theme. He also had a little chainmail onesy handy in his stroller just in case hostilities broke out. ;)
Actually, the lads' minions (aka parents) are/were members of this forum. Maybe they can shed more light. He certainly was a cute thing.
I have found a kilt online that I really like and it will grow with my little pirate (he will be rocking the kilt at TRF for sure) I am hoping to have the much needed yearly check in time to order the kilt and have it for Scarby as well...but if not, will be needing the backup plan...hehe, chainmail onesie...wonder if my friend can make that...hmmm ;D
If you can do any sewing, a simple smock/chemise would work. I did that for my daughter's first couple faires, and will be doing so when the next little one gets here (in a couple weeks ;D). Its simple, makes diaper access easy, and can be done in light weight fabric to help with the heat, and keeps the sun off. Its also period.
These are cute and comfy. They start at 3 month size, up to 24 months.
;D
http://www.cafepress.com/lindas_worldart.370859503
http://www.cafepress.com/lindas_worldart.370859505
I have more faire designs too... if you see a design you like and I don't have it on the baby size, let me know and I will just add it.
http://www.cafepress.com/lindas_worldart.
My personal favourite will always be the baby gnome: http://www.festiveattyre.com/gallery/faire/gnome.html
OMG! Baby gnome is precious!! *Wonders if I could find someone in my circle of friends who would be willing to help with that*...hehehe...too cute
I am also interested in some of the designs on your page Lady L., will look at them closer and let you know.
Thanks again everyone for your help! ;D
Last summer my nephew was 6 months, and we wanted to dress him up for Faery Fest here in Ontario.
So we dressed him in green and made him a pair of dragon wings and he was a baby dragon.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Penny_Monaghan/dragonollieandauntiepenny.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Penny_Monaghan/dragonollie.jpg)
It helped that we make and sell fairy wings at fairs, so we kind of knew what we were doing. It was a last minute thing, and we didn't figure out a way to attach the wings easily, so we just used rubber bands! It worked, and it made it so they stayed on well, but was easy to take off if need be.
Historically speaking, a simple linen kirtle would be the place to start. Over that, you could do another kirtle in light wool, or heavier linen. There is no need to go to extremes on garments that will be grown out of shortly.
I considered the kirtle idea, but my son is extremely hot natured (sweats in the air condition) so did not want to chance him over heating (Memorial weekend is always HOT here). Thanks for the suggestion though...will possibly do that for one of the cooler weather faires :)
There is nothing hot about linen. Even light wool will be cool.
Quote from: wyckdblyss on March 26, 2009, 08:57:54 AM
I have found a kilt online that I really like and it will grow with my little pirate (he will be rocking the kilt at TRF for sure) I am hoping to have the much needed yearly check in time to order the kilt and have it for Scarby as well...but if not, will be needing the backup plan...hehe, chainmail onesie...wonder if my friend can make that...hmmm ;D
Over at Scarby, there is a talented young man working in a booth with waterproof cloaks who does chainmail custom orders and I have seen a baby girl running around sporting some of his works. I am sure if you go there he would be happy to accommodate and he is reasonable on his prices!
Last year we attending ORF and my son was right around 8-9 months. I took some cotton plaid sheets and just created a baby great kilt so he would sort of match his daddy. We put a tan onesie under it. I thought it was adorable. I'll have to see if I have any pictures saved where I can get to them.
Quote from: I. Stewart on April 08, 2009, 07:23:53 PM
There is nothing hot about linen. Even light wool will be cool.
My poor son can be stark naked and in the air condition and still sweat...
I have made him a onesie that has the cutest little skull and crossbones motif, that reads "Arrgh...kiss me booty!" I also made a back up one (you never know what will happen) that has same thing except it reads "Arrgh...wipe me booty!"
Linen - There is a great quote in The Tudor Tailor book about how people spent both the beginning and the end of their lives wrapped in linen, unfortunately I don't have it in front of me at the moment to get it right.
Linen is decidedly the best choice for material, because it is washable, is cooler than cotton (wicks moisture from the body), and it gets very soft the more it is washed.
Here are children's clothing info links:
http://www.modehistorique.com/elizabethan/kids.html (http://www.modehistorique.com/elizabethan/kids.html)
http://www.forest.gen.nz/Medieval/articles/garments/H44/H44.html (http://www.forest.gen.nz/Medieval/articles/garments/H44/H44.html)
http://www.historiaviva.org/vestimenta/s13_maria_ajuar_en.shtml (http://www.historiaviva.org/vestimenta/s13_maria_ajuar_en.shtml)
http://www.larsdatter.com/children.htm (http://www.larsdatter.com/children.htm)
Thanks for the links...quite interesting. Has definately helped keep my mind going today. ;D
Here's what we did for my son on his first trip to faire. The long chemise/smock kept him out of the sun, while easliy accesable for changing. Its a mid weight muslin. I'll make a linen one for next faire, time permitting. I was going to make a matching biggins cap, but ran out of time. We did find a merchant with little renfant sized muffin caps though.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/squisheez/Ren%20Faire/IMG_5265.jpg)(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/squisheez/Ren%20Faire/IMG_5246.jpg)(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/squisheez/Ren%20Faire/IMG_5254.jpg)
How precious Hoowil! I ended up just going with a a tank style onesie with a skull and crossbones and tied a bandana on his head. We will do more garbing for TRF...lol
This is my daughter and grandson, I found the little decals at Joannes and ironed it on his t shirt.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh312/BYRDLUVR/PaRenn5-23-09Memorialwkend034.jpg)
My new favorite thing is old pillow cases and sheets!
I can get a shirt, pair of pants and a vest out of half of a queen sized sheet.
and a pair of pants out of a pillow slip!
Lad Joyce Ann...That is the same decal I used for my son's onesie. I think mine was od though, because it had flaked off by the end of the day (go figure).
I am unfortunately not a seamstress, so I have problems with sewing things myself...wait, let me clarify...I can sew, when I have a sewing machine that will cooperate, but I have issues with patterns (if it is cut out and pinned to the material...No problem)...So, I leave anything that would involve me doing the sewing to the professionals...lol ;D
Great ideas though!
Wyckdblyss, that is so weird. . . the decal started flaking off of Aidens shirt also by the end of the day. So it just must be a crappy decal. ::)
I had also had problems with ironing it onto Gareth's...I even went over it with fabric paint and it still flaked...so yeah, they must just be crappy decals (I bought mine at Hobby Lobby). That is ok, next faire he will have real garb anyway...lol
Yea, I think I'm gonna try to make Aiden a little kilt and a hat, he's a baby M'Crack now so he needs a kilt.
I am not talented enough to make a kilt, but have found an infant kilt online that should hold Gareth until he is about 2 yrs, so I think I will order him that. The site also has baby sporrans ;D (sportkilt.com), they are very reasonable too.
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on June 10, 2009, 07:02:54 PM
Yea, I think I'm gonna try to make Aiden a little kilt and a hat, he's a baby M'Crack now so he needs a kilt.
Kilts are cool for the lads. My son just turned 7, he has a couple kilts. I wish I would have started him out sooner ;D
Quote from: wyckdblyss on June 11, 2009, 07:58:37 AM
I am not talented enough to make a kilt, but have found an infant kilt online that should hold Gareth until he is about 2 yrs, so I think I will order him that.
You might want to be careful & make sure that its kinda big, or you may be surprised the next time you put it on him, it will be a mini. :o
Our son had his first kilt last year at 1 month old & this year his new kilt is 2 sizes bigger.
His chainmail was delivered to the hospital the day he was born, he just grew into it this year & wore it opening day at our Faire. ;D
His shirts, pants & surcoat were made by me out of pillow cases.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee310/LordandLady_Alberon/IMG_5028.jpg)
Kilt by The Scots Dragon
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Great Kilt by The Scots Dragon
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Chainmail by Yods Armory
Oh, a chain mail cherub! Cute as a button, that one.
I'm all for keeping it simple and keeping it easy to access the rear end, as babies are likely to explode at the slightest provocation. Whatever else you do, take plenty of babywipes and at least 3 changes of clothing...
That wee lad may well be THE MOST ADORABLE think I've seen! ;D
OMG...he is too precious! I wish I could find some chainmaile for my little guy. I will probably wait awhile on it though, at the rate he is growing he will probably out grow it before he has the chance to wear it to faire. (At 8 months, he is only an 1 1/2 in shorter than my 11 month old nephew)
But so adorable...need to keep a look out for someone who can make little maile for TRF...lol
wyckdblyss Yods Armory does infant & small children Chainmaile, its lightweight & our sons was made with diamond cut out sides, so it is more expandable. Yods is good about resizing, so if your little one would need more room around or in length, he would adjust the Maile, so you wouldn't have to buy new everytime you needed.
They are excellent about doing custom work & making sure that you get exactly what you want!
They are located in Missouri & unfortunately they don't have a website, but I can give anyone their info, if you IM me.
They did M'Lords Chainmaile for our Wedding & have made me a Chainmaile belt & jewelry, which I love!
:) Lady Alberon
Yea!! Thank you Lady Alberon! I will pm you to get the info.
Where did you get the pattern for the smock, and possible biggin? After this year's Scrby I want the renlet to look cute, but I also don't want my little lamb being cooked either. I like the idea of the smock. I might even get artistic and add some black work to it for her.
Stitch, you could probably use any baby onsie pattern, like M6235 or M6103, for the smock, just adapt it to use with muslin or linen instead of a cozy knit.
Simplicity 2457 has a biggins-type hat.
Simplicity 4766 is completely adorable--there are *cloaks.*
Quote from: LadyStitch on July 14, 2011, 01:41:56 PM
Where did you get the pattern for the smock, and possible biggin? After this year's Scrby I want the renlet to look cute, but I also don't want my little lamb being cooked either. I like the idea of the smock. I might even get artistic and add some black work to it for her.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/4006995856_5287b01989.jpg)
I've done a free hand smock. I used a 36" wide muslin and cut it long enough that it would cover your average two year old down to her knees. I then sliced the 36" wide fabric in half so I had a back and a front to work with. I think I made the arms about 12" by 18" but I'm not sure. Rather than ribbons, I used elastic at the neckline and the wrists. The under arm gussets were tiny! Basically, whatever I did for an adult, I miniaturized it for a toddler.
Quote from: gem on July 14, 2011, 05:55:36 PM
Stitch, you could probably use any baby onsie pattern, like M6235 or M6103, for the smock, just adapt it to use with muslin or linen instead of a cozy knit.
Simplicity 2457 has a biggins-type hat.
Simplicity 4766 is completely adorable--there are *cloaks.*
I've got M4236. I wonder if I could use that as a base for the smock. And I have a basic bonnet pattern, and use that for the base of the biggin. I may just break down and buy a "christening" type pattern just to have on hand.
I did the smock pretty much free hand. Four rectangles, like doing a chemise. I didn't add groats under the arms, which I should have. Main thing is to remember that the proportion of head to renlet is much higher, so you need to account for a larger neck. Its cheating, but elastic is a life saver. The biggins, I had found a site that had a walk through on doing them to size, but have long forgoten it. If I remember right, it was mainly just a folded rectangle with a cord/ribbon sewn into the from hem.
For all the stuff for my two,little ones, I took what i had done on an adult scale, shrank it down, and fiddled till it fit. The only exception being my son's current shirt and vest, as they were based on an infant pirate pattern I found for a dollar...
the wee ones garb. she is due August 18, 10 days before opening at MDRF. so we will be heading out to faire late september/october, depending when she comes
a simple overdress (i wanted the front open to show off her little chemise), and I made matching booties.
(http://mydressdiary.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/baby-garb-001.jpg)
8 months - Free hand smock and dress in broadcloth, laced up the back with jump rings
(http://alisoun.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/wcinfant.jpg)(http://alisoun.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/sefront.jpg)
10 months - Baby-sized Italian chemise, Snow White gown from Simplicity 2563 with modifications, baby biggins cap
(http://alisoun.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/cropelsa.jpg)
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Chainmail by Yods Armory
Where did you find the tiny tankard? Was that from Yod's, as well?
What a fabulous outfit.
Quote from: gem on July 14, 2011, 05:55:36 PM
Stitch, you could probably use any baby onsie pattern, like M6235 or M6103, for the smock, just adapt it to use with muslin or linen instead of a cozy knit.
Simplicity 2457 has a biggins-type hat.
Simplicity 4766 is completely adorable--there are *cloaks.*
wish me luck I cut out an altered 'smock' from a christening outfit last night. Depending on how this works. I might make her some more for next spring summer.