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
Related Costumes: Arwen Hope Dress, Arwen Chase Dress, Arwen Original Design, Arwen Blood Red Dress, Galadriel
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- White Backdrop
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- 2003 Photoshoot
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- Test Fit
Patterns Used:
Simplicity 9891
Dress:
I picked a thick satin with a leafy-sort of pattern at Hancock Fabrics, 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 without gaping. Added the little collar section but never really loved how that turned out.
Corset:
I made the corset as a pull-on vest instead something with a closure – I used a brown faux suede and used a shirt pattern (not sure which). The decision to not have a closure was very dumb, this fabric is not stretchy and it’s very difficult to get off and on! The trim I found at the fabric store (and funnily enough, over 10 years later, Hancock still carried this particular trim. I used to point it out everytime I’d go down the ribbon aisle. RIP Hancock Fabrics.)
Accessories:
I bought the cord/rope 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. I’ve thought about selling this, but when I got it out to do so it just made me feel nostalgic and I put back in my closet LOL.
Please note that none of these costumes are for sale! This is my personal portfolio.