We have provided some suggestions especially for those of our festival visitors who would like to get more involved and transform their Abbey Medieval Festival experience by wearing costume.
If you are hoping to take your involvement to the next level and join a re-enactment group, please contact those potential groups directly as they each have their own requirements and restrictions when it comes to costuming and accessories.
We have also listed some of the costume hire places where you can start your costume adventures.
Thinking about wearing a sword with your costume? You will need to complete a weapons permit here!
Check out our blogd too, for some extra information about costuming at the festival and how to go about designing the perfect garment.
Supplier suggestions for costumes and accessories:
AUSTRALIA:
Esford – Stallholder at Abbey Festival
Francis Krause – Costume maker for the Medieval Banquet guests 0417 449 762
Make Your Own Medieval – Medieval crafting materials, costume items and accessories
Lady Carberry Creations – Stallholder at Abbey Festival
Lady Carberry Creations Facebook
Medieval Fight club – Stallholder at Abbey Festival
Period Clothing Julie Aldred – Made to measure historical costumes
Contarina’s Historical Small Luxuries – Stallholder at Abbey Festival
Contarina’s Historical Small Luxuries Facebook
Colleen Canniffe Member of Order of Dracul 0405 427 511
Errant Knight Stallholder at Abbey Festival Damien Bates 0402 615 296
USA:
Supply historically accurate patterns
Highly recommended by re enactors
Highly recommended by re enactors
UK:
PATTERNS:
Looking for medieval dress for those ladies who can sew?
Supply historically accurate patterns
Burda 7977
McCalls 8826 dress A
Butterick 4377 & 4827
