Are you wanting to get into historical costuming, but don't know where to start? Or are you an experienced maker who's looking for a quick stashbusting project? This is the video for you! I will walk you step by step through how to draft and hand sew an Ionic Chiton using historically accurate techniques as well as cosplay alternatives, as I take this ancient Greek dress and turn it into a versatile Rings of Power cosplay.

And the best part of the whole thing is that this is truly the easiest gown in the world to make. Depending on how you cut your fabric, it's only 12 rectangles sewn together and hemmed. That's it! There are no eraspecific undergarments you need for this make, you can just sew it and go, which makes it ideal for beginners.

And it's also super comfy.

Resources:
Fiber reactive dyes: https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh... I used a small amount of Forest Green mixed with Dark Green for the first bath and a full overdye of Forest Green after
Linen Gauze: https://fabricsstore.com/allfabrics...
Silk and Rayon ribbon both from https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/

Check back later today for research links

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Chapters:
00:00 How to make an Ionic Chiton
00:59 What is an Ionic Chiton?
01:41 Why is this good for beginners?
03:35 Correlation to Rings of Power
04:41 The Plan
05:18 The math
06:53 Sewing the sides
11:27 Heming the bottom
11:57 Finishing the top edge
15:36 The reveal
18:11 How to belt the chiton
21:08 Final thoughts

#chiton #ancientgreece #ringsofpower #lordoftherings

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