How to Make a Renaissance Costume Waist Cincher

[rockyworldsbesthorse]

wow, i need to try tht, i tried once but now i see wht i forgot...the boning is wht it was

[MizFizzy]

I realize this wasn't a recent video and the link is outdated, but I'd love to see your blog! This is a great video, and I'm going to attempt it with an old vest I can cut up. Thank you for this c: If you have a link to the supply list I'd be very happy.

[babycakkes19]

How do you make that skirt in this video? I'm doing a History Assessment on Medieval Clothing so i need a idea fast, and i think this is really good, but i want to know how to make the skirt. Thanks.

[girl112791]

wow 0.o all these steps :/ I feel so lazy. eh I'll try when I have more energy.

thanks allot! who knew I'd learn to sew on youtube?! (but then again I learned how to french braid on youtube too lol)

[nancydupree]

You make this look so easy!

[dexters7]

Just wanted to say, Thanks! I'm VERY new at sewing, and I just made all three pieces for my daughter and it looks great (if you don't search for my sewing mistakes :) )

[landn1998]

An idea to add more boning to this cincher : lay the 2 pieces of fabric together, right sides out; put the boning between the 2 pieces; take a piece of chalk & mark where the boning will go. Take boning out & set aside. Using the marks, sew channels. Slide the boning in, & pin to secure in place. Instead of sewing the 2 pieces together then turning right side out..... just keep the pieces right sides out, boning in place, & use matching or contrasting cotton bias tape to finish the edges.

[lindsyenoelbeck]

how would you add more boning throughout the cincher? would you have to add it before you actually sew the two pieces together, or would the two pieces have to be cut into sections then have the boning added ... im confused.

[scarboroughwear]

Ive never tried to add more boning on this design, but if I did I think I would add it after I sewed the two pieces together. You could cut the boning and slide it in to where youd like it to be and then sew it from the outside.

[Vampkiki]

@lindsyenoelbeck its easier to add more boning before the two pieces are sewn together when added to the lining side if not making a reversible one...with her open ended design you should still be able to pull it through easily, but for doing the boining on the first time, it will allow for mistakes to be made and not noticed on the finished garment. also remember to cut the boning slighty shorter then the fabric and round the edges if possible, this will allow seam stitching and easy wear

[SaraFunkhouser]

I'm guessing you could add more boning for more emphasis on the waist correct?

[scarboroughwear]

Thats true, more boning can be added through-out to make it a more solid and effective waist cincher. The one I make here is just very basic and more ornamental than anything else.

[larblue]

Wow, thanks! Im going to be attending my first ever renaissance fair soon with my friend. This helped me sooo much, with the whole costume thing =D

[piglet7674]

Think this is really good. would love to make a dress like this for halloween...like a renaissance vampire. would you be able to give any tips on how to do it?

[scarboroughwear]

That sounds really neat. I bet some dark red and black fabrics would look cool. Feel free to message me with any questions. Good Luck!

[GoneBazaar]

Cool