Colonial Day Candle Making Costumes for Females
Making A Candle Making Costume:
Making a candle making costume for a Colonial Day event or school project can be a straightforward process that will give you a finished product you can be proud of. First, consider the period of Colonial America you are depicting and plan your costume accordingly. From head to toe, there are a few steps you will need to take to create an accurate and authentic clothing ensemble.
1. Fabric:
Start with a base fabric. Depending on your climate and the season of Colonial Day, a heavier weight fabric will likely be best to ensure you are not cold or over-heated. Good options for a female costume include wool, linen or cotton. Bright and vibrant colors were uncommon for the time period, so consider muted colors for your ensemble.
2. Accessories:
You will need a few accessories to complete the look. Common accessories include a bonnet, apron and working gloves. A bonnet was a common type of head-covering for women from the era. Choose a more traditional style and color for this item to preserve the colonial look. An apron was used to cover clothing during labor to protect from stains and wear. Working gloves were also popular in the era and can be picked up at most fabric stores.
3. Shoes:
Choosing the right shoes is an important step to complete your Colonial Day costume. Women in Colonial America commonly wore soft shoes with an added buckle. With a range of colors to choose from, you can find a pair that will complement the rest of your costume perfectly.
Making a Colonial Day Candle Making Costume:
With a little bit of research and creativity, you can easily come up with a complete and authentic-looking costume to wear for your Colonial Day event. Check out these helpful tips to guide you along the way:
- Research the era: Start your costume planning by researching the attire from Colonial America. Gather inspiration from clothing artwork and other resources to help you create an accurate look for your costume.
- Choose your fabrics: Stick with natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, or linen for your fabrics. Avoid any and all synthetic materials, as these were not introduced until later eras.
- Pick the right colors: Bright colors were rare during this era. Stick with muted colors such as blues, greens and browns to create a more realistic look.
- Accessorize: Bonnets, aprons and gloves are all great accessories that can help you pull together a complete Colonial look.
- Pick the right shoes: Soft shoes with an added buckle were popular with women of the era. You can find these at your local fabric store.
Creating a Colonial-era costume for a candle making event can be a simple and straightforward process. Start by researching the era to guide you in your design process and choose fabrics, colors and accessories that match. With a little bit of work, you’ll have a complete and authentic looking costume for your Colonial Day event.
Welcome to my candle making blog! In this blog, I will be sharing my tips and tricks for making candles. I will also be sharing some of my favorite recipes.
