Create the Look: Dwarven Warrior

Create the Look: Dwarven Warrior

Since time immemorial, dwarves have always been a fixture in the myths and sagas of any culture—no wonder that they have an inherent place in fantasy literature as well. For this project, Victoria May of ”Maykätzchen Costumes” used a set of Burgschneider’s garments to fashion an intriguing costume for a dwarven warrior.

Collar Alex: I shortened the collar to make room for my plate pauldrons while making sure to retain the basic square shape. After that, I used thick yarn to add some embroidery. Birka coat Siggi: I detached the sleeves so that the sleeves of the undertunic could still be seen (layered look). I also shortened the coat by a few inches, in order to visually compress the wearer’s appearance, before embroidering it with geometrical patterns and attaching a wide band made from woolen fabric to the lower seams. Pinafore dress Jodis: I shortened the dress a little bit as well and cut out a godet from the middle of the front so I can wear it under my chainmail, which precisely follows the hemline of the dress.