Eowyn – Lord of the Rings (Shieldmaiden)

Made for: Tolkien Party 2002

Background: We were invited to attend a Tolkien costume party, and I didn’t want to wear my Arwen chase dress. I had about a week to make something new, so I went with Eowyn’s shieldmaiden dress.

Journal Entries: Read more at my Eowyn tag

Patterns Used: Simplicity 9891

Dress: I picked a thick satin with a leafy-sort of pattern, and used the Simplicity LOTR-esque pattern again. The collar ended up being too big and I had to take a weird seam in the front so it would fit right.

Corset: I made the corset as a pull-on vest instead – I used a brown faux suede and used a shirt pattern (not sure which). It’s very difficult to get off and on! The trim I found at the fabric store (and funnily enough, over 10 years later, they still carry this particular trim. I point it out everytime I go down the ribbon aisle.)

Accessories: I bought the ropes that tie around the upper arms. The wig and necklace I had.

History: This is still my favourite Eowyn costume, I still think about remaking it properly, one of these days.

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