I finished Cyricx's new RenFaire outfit! We are quite happy with it. The material is a pretty heavy-duty cotton, with several layers in key spots, so hopefully it will stand up to his intense use. I stayed pretty true to the original design (the concept sketch is in my previous post), since Cyricx and I worked several layers of meaning and intention into the details. We also had strict requirements for the fit of the outfit, because of the range of movement he needs for spinning. While we both loved the last pair of pants I made for him that were based on Japanese hakama pants, we soon discovered that the wide legs were a major disadvantage when trying to spin staff, poi, puppyhammer....well, just about anything!
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| On the right leg: The runes Wunjo, Sowlio, Kenaz, Raidho. |
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| On the left leg: "Tricks of the Light," the name of our performance duo. |
The sleeves have a pleated section to allow for extra elbow space and arm movement. The folded-over cuff is intended to stand up to the heat from Cyricx's nunchucks.
The sleeves zip off! (Shhhh! No one can see the zipper. Lace-on sleeves would be more appropriate, but have you ever tried to lace something on or off in the 30 seconds in between pieces while onstage? Not doable!)
Oh yeah....and the hood zips off too!
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| I love how this picture shows off his nice hair... *happy sigh* |
And the adjustable waistband, since our weight fluctuates so much between Faire season and off-season.
I'm still hoping to add beads and shiny things, but when I say shiny I don't be mean bright - I'm imagining earthy copper and bronze. Just enough to add that metallic glint.
