How Do You Make Romeo & Juliet Costumes?
Shakespeare’s famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet, have long been a popular inspiration for costume ideas, especially for couples looking to wear his-and-her costumes. Making your own can be a more economical alternative to buying them ready-made in a costume store. With some tips and know-how, even a novice sewer can create these Renaissance-style costumes at home. Measure the height and girth of the person who will be wearing the Juliet costume. Make sure to measure the bust and just under the bust, and the distance from the shoulders to the feet. Create a pattern using these measurements for a simple, sleeveless sheath dress. The pattern can be store-bought or can be homemade from a sheet of tissue paper. The basic shape is a two-piece pattern, one piece for the back of the dress and one piece for the front. Pin the pattern to a large piece of fabric with straight pins. The fabric can be any color you choose, but check period costume books for an authentic look. Once the pattern is pinn
