Esther's Queen Costume #2

Dress:
[notes: Girdle/belt will be worn on waist rather then hips. Make to over dresses, one for each banquet]
Pattern: Butterick 4093Fabric: Tunic: Metallic Fabric, Faille and Jacquard.
Gown: Crepe Back Satin and Crepe De Chine. Contrast (Gown - Sleeves): Chiffon. Girdle: Metallic Fabric and Brocade.
Color: White or cream (under), over green, purple, or whatever looks good together.
Yardage: Tunic – 3 1/8 yds. Gown – 3 ½ yds. Sleeves – 1 5/8 or 2 yds. Girdle – ½ yd.
Notions: fusible inter facing 5/8 yds, 1/2"(13mm) Single Fold Bias Tape, 8 ½ yds ribbon (optional), ¼ yd of 5/8” velcro Fastener Tape, Purchased Bridal Lace Appliques, Pearls and Sequins as many as desired (optional).

Servants

Basic robe:
Adult
Pattern: 2339 McCalls

Child:2340 McCalls

(I am still not being able to view any further info on McCalls patterns online.)

Maiden: Darya, concept two

Dress: Same as Esther

Over tunic:
Pattern:Simplicity 3621
Fabric: Soft Cottons/Blends, Lightweight Stretch Knits, Silky types.
Notions: Thread, one pkg. of 7/8 inch wide elastic, elastic cord, 2 inches
Interfacing: 3/4 yard of 22 to 25 of lightweight fusible
Yardage: 1 1/2 to 1 3/4

Maiden: Darya, concept one

Pattern: McCalls 4954
Fabric: This would be costume C-
Costume A, B, C - Satin • Sateen • Crepe; Contrast 2B - alsoLamé • Novelty Metallic;Contrast A, C, Contrast 1B - Chiffon;Lining A, B, C - Lining Fabric.Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric.plus Lame
Yardage: 2 5/8 to 3 3/8 (?)
Wrap -4 1/2
Belt- 1 1/4
Contrast-7 1/8 to 7 1/8
Lining- 2 1/4 to 3 1/8
NOTIONS:Thread; Costume A, B, C - 6 Yds. of Approximately ⁄8" Wide Cord; Costume A- also7
1⁄4 Yds. of 2" Wide Flat Trim; Costume B - 53⁄4 Yds. of 11⁄4" Wide Trim, 23⁄4 Yds. of
1⁄8" Wide Beaded Trim, Approxmately Sixty-five 3⁄4" Wide Acrylic Stones, Two 1⁄4" WideAcrylic Stones, One 3" Tassel, 1
1⁄2 Yds. of Approximately 7⁄8" Wide Elastic, OneApproximately 2
1⁄2" x 2" Decorative Button and 3⁄8 Yd. of 3⁄4" Wide VELCRO®Fastener Tape;Costume C -3 Yds. of 3⁄4" Wide Single-edged Scalloped Trim and 27⁄8 Yds. of 1" Wide Trim115cm**


(hope you guys can make this sense of this, I can't!)

Also, you might need to consider having her wear a shirt under this, or fixing the neckline

Maiden: Mesoptamian

Tunic:
Pattern: Simplicity 6727
Fabric:hallis, Crepe, Crepe De Chine, Jacquards, Silk Linen, Jerseys, Linen and Linen
Blends, Lightweight Wool and Wool Blends. Allow extra fabric for matching plaids orstripes.
Yardage:3 3/8 to 3 7/8
Interfacing: 2 to 2 3/4
If wanted: contrast sash-1 3/4
Notions:One 20" zipper, hook and eye.

Skirt:
Pattern: Burda 8213
Fabric: Linen blends, gabardine, light-weight woollen fabrics, viscose
Yardage and notions: Wasn't available online that I found

Note: If you guys had any simple skirt pattern, it would work just fine for this costume.

Hamen

Tunic and pants-aame as King: Concept two

Over tunic: Enough yardage do simple over tunic (sew up sides to arm holes, create hole for head)

Sash-yardage for sash

Color theme suggestions: black under tunic and pants with red over tunic with black sash

OR

Any rich looking fabric

King:Concept two

Pants:
Pattern: Folkwear 119
Fabric:Suggested fabrics: The Turkish pants look best in lightweight sumptuous fabrics with drape, such as rayon challis, chiffon, or gauze. For African and Indian pants, choose medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, silk, rayon, wool, or blends.

Tunic:
Pattern:3704 Simplicity
Fabric: Cottons, Batiks, Lightweight Denim, Seersucker, Sateen, Crepe De Chine,
Sandwashed Silk, Sueded Silks/Rayons, Silk Linen, Crinkled Gauze, Double Georgette, Soft
Lightweight Linen and Linen Blends. Extra fabric needed to match plaids, stripes or one-way
design fabrics.
Yardage:2 1/2 to 3/ 3/4

Color theme suggestion: Blue, gold, silver, or even white with highlights of other colors (such as purple)

King:Concept One

Pants
Pattern 119, Sarouelles pants
Fabric:Suggested fabrics: The Turkish pants look best in lightweight sumptuous fabrics with drape, such as rayon challis, chiffon, or gauze. For African and Indian pants, choose medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, silk, rayon, wool, or blends.
Yardage:?
Notions: ?

Long dress: McCalls 2339
Not currently able to access through websites this info (I don't know why not). But as soon as they will let me, again, will post info.

Robe: Barclays pattern

Esther Costume: Concept Two, second costume

Long Sheer Coat
Pattern: Simplicity 6270
Fabric:Laundered Cottons, Batiks, Chambray, Silks and Silk Types, Challis, Crepe,
Laundered Silks-Rayons, Sandwashed Silk, Linen and Linen Blends. C, D, E also inOrganza, Georgette, Double Georgette, Novelty Sheer Fabrics. Allow extra fabric for
matching plaids or stripes.
Yardage: 3 1/8 to 4 1/8
Notions: None
Color Suggestion: Light design, sheer fabric, that coordinates with purple dress

Esther: Concept idea for second costume

Sheer long tunic to be worn over long full purple dress, as in concept one

Pattern: Burda 8501
Fabric: Batiste, cotton fabrics, viscose
Color recommendation: white
Yardage: between 1 7/8 and 2 1/2
Notions: depends on how fancy you want to make it......

Esther:Concept idea 2 for first costume

Wrap Around:
Pattern:Burda 7977
Fabric:A,B Sized for stretch knits only: Cotton Interlock, Jerseys, Matte Jerseys, LightweightDouble Knits, Stretch Velvet, Two Way Stretch, Novelty Knit Fabrics. See Pick-A-Knit®
Rule. C,D in fabrics listed above and also in Cotton and Cotton Blends, Flannel,Laundered Cottons, Poplin, Seersucker, Silks and Silk Types, Charmeuse, Jacquards,
Laundered Silks-Rayons, Soft Lightweight Linen and Linen Blends. Allow extra fabricfor matching plaids or stripes
Color suggestion: Stripes that coordinate with purple
Yardage:1 7/8 and 2 1/4
Notions: None

Esther: Concept Idea for first costume

Dress
Pattern: 4377 butterwick
Fabric: ?
Color:light purple
Yardage:?
Notions: 7 inch zipper, 22 small eyelits, plus yardage for trim (couldn't read what size!)

(I had a terrible time staining my eyes trying to read the info! You may have to buy this pattern to get all of the info. Or maybe it would be at the store to look at?)

Tunic
Pattern :6727
Fabric: Challis, Crepe, Crepe De Chine, Jacquards, Silk Linen, Jerseys, Linen and Linen
Blends, Lightweight Wool and Wool Blends. Allow extra fabric for matching plaids or stripes.
Also, interfacing (up to 3/4 a yard).
Color suggestion: off white
Yardage: 2 1/2 to 31/2 depending on size
Notions: 20 inch zipper, hook and eye

Assyrian Maidens (girls #5-6)

Shirt:
Pattern: McCalls 9172 (make just top half)
Fabric: Rayon and rayon blends, Lightweight Crepe, Soft Linen, Cotton Interlock, Cotton and Cotton Blends, Soft Faille
Color: Red, yellow, orange
Yardage: 2 yds (or less)
Notions: 1 yd. interfacing, 1 ½” button

Skirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 7227 (already own)
Fabric: linen and linen blends, crepe, cotton, charmeuse, challis…
Color: Orange, yellow, orange (American Indian or Hispanic designs)*
Yardage: 2 1/8
Notions: 1 yd. 1/2'” wide elastic

Sash:
Fabric: Anything with body, heavy weight
Color: yellow, orange, red
Yardage: 3-4 yds long, by 5-6” wide

*Could instead; sew ribbon or bias tape in pattern of skirt

Pareesa Maiden Costume: Concept B

Underdress:
Pattern: McCalls 9172
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: Much darker shade of contrasting fabric in complimenting of similar color
Yardage: 3 ½ yds
Notions: 1 yd. interfacing

Over Dress:
Pattern: none (taken from costume book)
Fabric: chiffon, lightweight silk, [anything lightweight and sheer]
Color: Teal, light green, pink, pale yellow
Yardage: 3 1/3 (60” blot)
Notions: None

Sash:
Color: yellow, dark blue, pink, orange
Yardage: approximatly 1 ½ yds (long enough to wrap once and tie)

Pareesa Maiden Costume: Concept A

Tunic:
Pattern: vogue 7447
Fabric: Crepe, Lt.wt. Broadcloth, Double Knit and Silk-like Fabrics
Color: [bright colors] pink, teal, dark blue, light green…
Yardage: 1 7/8
Notions: ¼ yd fusible interfacing

Skirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 7227 (already own)
Fabric: linen and linen blends, crepe, cotton, charmeuse, challis…
Color: yellow, bright green, orange, pink… [bright colors contrasting to tunic]
Yardage: 2 1/8
Notions: 1 yd. 1/2'” wide elastic


Sash: about 1 1/2 yards, 4-5" wide

Jewish Children

Tunic/robe:
Pattern: Simplicity 4797
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: Blues or cream/brown
Yardage: 4 yds.
Notions: 1 yd. interfacing

Sash: 3” wide, long enough to wrap once and tie

Jewish Guys: Concept B

Shirt: (same as “Townsmen: Concept One”)

Vest:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: Medium blue tones. No teals.
Yardage: 2 7/8
Notions: ¾ yd. interfacing

Pants: (same as “Townsmen: Concept One”)

Jewish Guys: Concept A

Shirt: (same as “Townsmen: Concept One”)

Pants: (same as “Townsmen: Concept One”)

Belt:
Color: Dark blue
Yardage: 3 yards long (3” wide)

Option #2:
Sash:
Color: Dark blue
Yardage: 1 ½ - 2 yds long (12” wide)

Jewish Girls: Concept C

Over-dress:
Pattern: McCalls 9172
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: light blue, medium blue (any lighter shade of blue). No teals.
Yardage: 3 1/2
Notions: 1 yd. interfacing, 1 ½” button

Underdress:
Sew sleeves into above dress from pattern (Simplicity 4795), add under skirt at hem
Yardage: approximately 3 yards

Jewish Girls: Concept B

Dress:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: cream, white, very light brown, light yellow
Yardage: 4 ¾
Notions: One pkg. of 7/8" wide single fold bias tape

Wrap:
Pattern: None [one piece of fabric 23” wide by 3 ½ yds long]
Fabric: Cotton, linen, chiffon, anything stretchy and/or light weight.
Color: light blue, medium blue (any lighter shade of blue). No teals.
Yardage: 3 1/2
Notions: None

Jewish Girls: Concept A

Tunic:
Pattern: vogue 7447
Fabric: cotton, linen, twill…
Color: light blue, medium blue (any lighter shade of blue). No teals.
Yardage: about 2 yds
Notions: ¼ yd. interfacing

Dress:
Pattern: McCalls 9172 add longer sleeves (preferred) or Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Cotton, Batiks, Broadcloth, Muslin, Twill, linen
Color: cream, white, very light brown, light yellow Yardage: 3 1/2 (M9172) 4 ¾ (S4795)
Notions: (M9172)= 1 yd. interfacing, 1 ½” button (S4795)= One pkg. of 7/8" wide single fold bias tape

Sash: 3” wide, long enough to wrap once and tie.

Eunuch Costume

Robe:
[to be worn over pants and shirt from Jew/townsmen costume]
Pattern: McCall’s 8524 - style B [already purchased]
Fabric: silk, silk blends, Velveteen, Rayon… [Anything fancy]
Color: Dark blue, Deep red, forest green (with gold contrast),
Yardage: 4 yds (main fabric) + 1 5/8 contrast fabric [or less due to shortening length from original pattern]
Notions: none

Hat:
Patten: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: [Same as robe fabric]
Color: [Same as robe fabric]
Yardage: ½ yd robe fabric, 1/4 yd. of 60" Synthetic fur (or a thick heavy weight fabric)
Notions: none

Xerxes' Sleepwear

Robe and pants:
Pattern: McCall’s 4002 [already purchased]
Fabric: cotton, cotton blends, challis, gauze...
Color: white
Yardage: 6 3/8 yds
Notions: ¾ yd. fusible interfacing, 1½ yds. ¾” elastic, four 3/8” buttons, snaps, or hooks, gold ribbon or trim about 1 ¼ yds (a foot for each sleeve & leg), gold chain (?)

Mordecai Costume: Concept One

Robe:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: See above
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: None

Tunic:
Pattern: Simplicity 4377
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 3+ yards
Notions: None

Shirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 3806
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 3 3/8 yards
Notions: None

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 9499
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8 yards
Notions: Elastic or drawstring

King Costume #2: Concept One

Tunic:
Pattern: Simplicity 4528
Fabric: Cotton, Batik, Linen
Color: Purple, Green, Scarlet, Cobalt Blue
Yardage: 2 5/8+ yards
Notions: several yards of gold edging


Robe:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Batik, Broadcloth, Lame, Jacquards, Raw Silk, Satin, Twill, Velveteen
Color: A color with a sharp contrast to the pants and tunic, possibly with an equally rich colored pattern
Yardage: 5 5/8 yards
Notions: several yards of gold edging, bias tape, a large brooch

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: Red, Maroon
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Or

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 5359
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: See above
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Townsmen: Concept Two

Shirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 4378
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow,
Yardage: 2 5/8 yards
Notions: None

Robe:
Pattern: Simplicity 5314
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: None




Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Or

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 5359
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Townsmen: Concept One

Shirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 3806
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 3 3/8 yards
Notions: None

Vest:
Pattern: Simplicity 3806
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 3/8 yards
Notions: None



Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Or

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 5359
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Townswomen: Concept Two

Under Dress:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 4 3/4 yards
Notions: None

Over Dress:
Pattern: Simplicity 5917
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 3 1/4 yards
Notions: None

Townswomen: Concept One

Under Dress:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: light brown, dark brown, cream, yellow, gray
Yardage: 4 3/4 yards
Notions: None

Robe:
Pattern: Simplicity 4795
Fabric: Linen, Batik, Lame, Broadcloth, Jacuards, Cotton, Twill
Color: See above
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: None

Wise Men: Concept Two

Shirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 4134, style A
Fabric: Laundered cotton, batik, silk, silk types
Color: Green, Blue, Yellow, strong colorful shades
Yardage: 3 5/8+ yards
Notions: Several yards of 1 1/2" edging, several yards of 3" edging

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: Red, Maroon
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Or




Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 5359
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: See above
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Wise Men: Concept 1

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 3772
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: Red, Maroon
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Or

Pants:
Pattern: Simplicity 5359
Fabric: Linen, Satin, Cotton
Color: See above
Yardage: 2 7/8+ yards
Notions: Elastic

Maiden's Costumes 1-4: Concept Two

Skirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 4249, style C
Fabric: Satin, Sateen, Crepe, Chiffon.
Color: Purple, Maroon, Red, etc, patterned gold contrast
Yardage: 5 1/2 yards main fabric, 2 1/2 yards for yolk, 3 3/8 for contrast fabric
Notions: 14" zipper, 1 3/8 yard interfacing, sew on coins.

Shirt:
Pattern: Simplicity 4249 or McCalls 5230
Fabric: Challis, Crepe, Cotton Voile
Color: Depending on skirt color
Yardage: 1 1/2+ yards
Notions: 14" zipper, embroidery floss or glitter, narrow gold edging.

Veil:
Pattern: Simplicity 4249, style C
Fabric: Same as main fabric for skirt
Color: Same as main fabric for skirt
Yardage: 2+ yards
Notions: Optional edging

Maiden Costumes 1-4: Concept One

Dress:
Pattern: McCalls 3129
Fabric: Satin, Sateen, Crepe (use fabric called for in sash pattern).
Color: Any pastel
Yardage: 4+ yards
Notions: 22" zipper


Sash:
Pattern: McCalls 4954, style B
Fabric: Chiffon, Lining
Color: Any pastel
Yardage: 4 3/8 yards
Notions: 5 1/2 yards edging

Esther Queen Costume: Concept Three

Dress:
Pattern: McCalls 3954
Fabric: Crepe, Satin, etc. with chiffon or some similar type fabric contrast.
Colors: Red, Purple, Maroon, Blue, or Green with the contrast in a lighter shade.
Yardage: 4 or so yards of main fabric with 3+ yards of contrasting fabric.
Notions: 20" zipper, glitter or some type of sparkling jewelry to placed down the bust and lightly on the main skirt, several yards of edging.

Esther's Queen Costume #1: Concept Two

Dress:
Pattern: McCalls 4995
Fabrics: Satin, Silk, Silk types. etc.
Colors: Purple, Blue, Light Green, Lavender
Yardage: 7+ yards
Notions: clasps, or brooches for the cape, 20" zipper, optional strings of pearls.

Esther's Queen Costume #1: Concept One

Sleeves:
Pattern: McCalls 4997.
Fabric: Damask, Velveteen, Brocade (light cotton)
Colors: White
Yardage: 4+ yards
Notions: Six to Eight frog closures or gold brooches and several yards of gold edging

Robe Body:
Pattern: Simplicity 4134, style A
Fabric: Laundered cotton, batik, silk, silk types
Colors: White
Yardage: 3 5/8+ yards
Notions: several yards of gold edging


Underdress:
Pattern: McCalls 3954, style D
Fabric: Crepe, Satin, Chiffon
Colors: Purple or some other rich color for overlay, good contrasting color for under-fabric such as blue, green, etc.
Yardage: 3 3/8 yard and 3 1/3+ contrast
Notions: One hook and eye, 20" zipper

Sash:
Pattern: Simplicity 3932, style C
Fabric: Silk, Tapestry, Chiffon
Colors: Matching overlay of the underdress
Yardage: 1 5/8 yard
Notions: 100+ sew on coins

Embellishments

Hello Everyone,

Here are a few random facts about how they embellished their clothes that may be helpful to us in the future, or to you, Tiffany, on your trip while you look at jewelry.

Gold or silver "Patchwork" sewn on clothes
Ancient Persian art which dates back to before the Mughal Empire. Patterns traced out on silver or gold strips are cut out and sown on to fabric (like patch-work) with a needle that is used to run up and down through the cloth, while the cloth is pulled tightly over a large wooden frame. A perfect complement to Zardozi work. http://dmi-india.com/glossary.html

Why dangling jewelry and tassels?

Dangling jewelry and tassels distract demons from doing harm, and add color and movement. http://www.island.net/~doerksen/clothing.html

Persians use of colors, embellishments, and gold

The Persian tradition is visible through the use of brilliant colors, elaborate embellishment of costumes and the lavish use of gold
http://www.exoticindiaart.com/schools.php3

Use of sequins taken from ancient custom of sewing coins on to clothes

Sequins get their name from sikka, an Arabic word meaning coin. Coins known as sequins were used throughout the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf region. A custom developed to sew these coins onto women's clothing as a way to display a family's wealth. And it was this ancient custom that eventually led to the use of decorative sequins as trim on modern garments
http://www.blogtoplist.com/shopping-fashion/blogdetails-267-2.html

Kimi

Welcome

Here is our now costume blog, let me know if there is anything you want me to change.