Boni d'Age LARP Costumes

Our first event!

2013-11-03T16:03:00.001-06:00

This August I attended my first event as a trader, at Fools and Heroes 4 day Summerfest.

The stall, organised by wonderful Crafty Sweetheart as "Ithronian Co-op" featured a few more traders than the two of us and I must say it was great.

We made money, made new friends, took orders and what's most important, had fun!

Dark arts, dark church... Or just... Dark

2013-08-06T17:52:00.001-05:00

I have made this hooded robe for someone whose class rules say,he should wear a mask to cover his face. However, for health reasons, he cannot wear masks and we came up with the gauze. This, I think worked really well.

Velvety cotton with red rope trim

A robe for a high flying enchanter

2013-08-06T17:43:00.001-05:00

This is my favourite piece so far.

A golden velvet robe with black suedette and black raven feather mantle.

It is still available for sale at £120, and will be on the stall at FnH Summerfest :)

A gypsy top leads to a dress!

2013-08-06T17:26:00.001-05:00

For a very long time, I wanted to have a gypsy top and my new Larp character needed new kit. First, I have had a go at making a simple gypsy top.

That, led to an idea of a dress. With a wrap around skirt, with loads of pockets. Pockets are a very important part of a LARP kit. You need them to keep your potions, holy water bottles and spell cards. And... It's a bonus, if you can reach them easily .

Both items are made from cotton.

Past projects

2013-08-06T17:17:00.001-05:00

Here are some projects I have made not so long ago for custom orders

Grey robe, hood, prayer scarf and tabard with the symbol of god of balance

I bought a few badger faces! Added a chopped fur coat piece and made a suede hood with matching waistcoat

Painstakingly constructed hooded robe - patchwork ( I am trying to use all my off cuts as Eco friendly business )

Back after busy times!

2013-08-06T16:30:00.001-05:00

It has been a very long time since I have posted anything here. Feeling guilty but, not very :)

In the meantime I have become a Sole Trader and my customer base in UK is growing steadily.

This is our initial logo, home made and not great, but I like it...

Suede armour

2011-04-18T07:11:00.000-05:00

As you remember I was working on creation of suede armour a couple of days ago. As promised, here is the result.

I have put it through endurance test, during the regular game of Bath Branch Fools and Heroes game, while monstering. It has survived and worked really well. It's comfortable, thick enough to soften the impact of hits and what's most important, it's light.

Do you like to have your hands free?

2011-04-16T05:48:00.000-05:00

I do. So as G, my husband. His current character, is planning to become a librarian Templar, therefore he not only needs a book to write down his prayers and God's miracles, but also all his findings and records.

His book should be always with him, on all missions, so carrying it has become an issue. Especially, that his costume lacks pockets.

First came the idea to put the book into a pouch for protection from rain and such. The remains of suede in my cupboard seemed a good idea.

But then still, he'd need to carry it around... so then came two belts to create a strapping which will allow it to hang off his belt .

Now just put all these three items together

The book is a standard A4 format. Belts - courtesy of Peacocks.
The end effect is quite tidy:

Ideas, ideas...

2011-04-07T17:11:00.002-05:00

I have been silent for a few days now.
Obviously didn't make much, however, I am working on a piece of (my monster) suede armour.
My fingers hurt after punching and squeezing wholes and eyelets for the laces, but so far, it's looking good.

In the meantime... I have had a few ideas what to do with the lovely piece of red velvet lying in my cupboard.
I think this is going to be a nice lady's piece of clothing. I need to decide though if it's going to be a dress, or a robe...

Well, I shall post updates and pictures of finished items soon. Till then.. be patient :-)

Monk

2011-03-31T18:53:00.000-05:00

I have spent the day sewing this grey monk's robe.

The bottom, sleeves and neck are trimmed with a plain dark grey cotton.

And here is the end effect when added hood with a cowl.

As you can see, the model this time, is the correct size for the garment :-)

Grey and white

2011-03-31T03:53:00.001-05:00

My new project to start on today. This time it's grey woolly fabric intended for my husband's new character.
What is going to be? A monk's robe...

The fabric is a grainy weave of mix of grey and white, which gives it a bit of a rough look.

White canvas, actually it is an unbleached raw canvas fabric, so it is on more of a creamy side of shade. I shall make an attempt to make a Templar's tabbard from it. I chose this particular fabric, because it has been prepared for fabric painting as well. This means, that being an outer garment, it shall give an additional rain protection.

Wish me luck! The sewing starting now. Result, to be published :-)

Welcome to my world of fantasy costume

2011-03-30T11:29:00.000-05:00

I have finally gathered enough courage to show you what I make. The idea of creating costume came from the fact, that I am a small person and the world seems not to take notice of those who are 5ft tall and size 6-8... then the imagination started to bug my mind and my darling other half added many of his ideas as well. I also discovered I do have a lot of fun making it... so here I am .

Listed items are now available for sale. Here we go:

Lilac suedette hood . Trimmed with multicoloured rope (white/gold/lilac). For sale at £30.00

Plain red cotton/polyester hood. For sale at £20.00

Suede patchwork hood with leather buckles. Sold.

My favourite: Heavy wool, patched fabric with hand sewn leaves and a pipe hood. Perfect for any druidic/ nature loving character, or a hedge wizard. Sold.

Patchwork real suede robe with a hood. Added buckles on the shoulders give an opportunity to fasten pauldrons or secure weapon belts/quivers. For sale at £50.00

Please note the sizes of the robes are actually large and sleeves should reach just a bit lower than an elbow. Due to my poor photographic skills (according to my loving husband) I had to do for the model... Hopefully soon I shall have a suitably sized model.