Renaissance Faires are popular all over the country. Some people spend all year preparing for their cosplay journeys to the past the fairs are a portal to. This is a book that will be a great help for anyone interested in attending a Renaissance Faire.
It opens with a short introduction to expectations for the fairs, tools needed for crafting the costumes and accessories, and some tricks and techniques for making what you need. There are five costume sections: The Fairy, The Peasant, The Hunter, The Princess, and The Druid. Each covers all parts of the costume and how to construct them as well as masks, hats, crowns, belts, bags, and other accessories. In addition, there are instructions for doing one’s hair and make-up.
Each section includes lists of the materials and tools needed for each project, and well-written instructions with lots of photographs to help explain the steps. There is an envelope in the back of the book with patterns for every project as well as instructions explaining how to make the patterns smaller or larger for a perfect fit.
This is a beautiful book that will inspire many to join this fun pastime. This is a winner.