Fae festivals embrace imagination over historical accuracy. Flowing dresses, fairy wings, elf ears, flower crowns and shimmering fabrics are common sights. Many attendees mix medieval-inspired clothing with magical accessories, creating colourful characters inspired by folklore.

Renaissance fairs are inspired by the 15th and 16th centuries, with costumes drawing from Tudor and Elizabethan fashion. Medieval events take visitors even further back in time. Look for sweeping hems, and dramatic sleeves, with gold trim or accessories.

Just like fairy themes, fantasy festivals embrace imagination over historical accuracy. Many people get inspired by fantasy novels, tv shows and role-playing games - whether dark moody heroines or romantic royalty, we have patterns to match your favorite fantasy style.

Pirate events are a hot new trend - Theres'a a spirit of adventure that makes them perfect for creating memorable handmade costumes. Pirates favor billowing shirts, waistcoats, striped trousers, tricorn hats, sashes and plenty of belts, and the theme encourages weathered fabrics, handcrafted accessories.

Steampunk has become a popular crossover theme at many ren faires, blending Victorian fashion with imagined steam-powered technology. People often wear corsets and bustles, waistcoats and tailcoats, leather belts and holsters with mechanical-inspired jewellery and props.

We have a great range of men's patterns for every theme - Knights in armour, monks in robes and peasants in practical garments all add to the atmosphere of a great Faire. Pirates and Steampunk costumes make more of a statement! Costumes for elves and mystical creatures can also be a lot of fun to make and wear.