10+ Tips to Build an Epic Larp Costume Kit

Hello everyone! As promised, here is the video on LARP costuming. I actually filmed the majority of this footage last year before lockdown and didn't get around to editing it properly, but it's finally done.
I will be posting another history video soon, but let me know in the comments if you enjoy my creative videos more as I am trying to figure out the balance for this channel. :)
Music is by bensound.

[@ROTCgoth2be453]

I've been so overwhelmed and this simplified where I should focus my attention. Thanks so much! Going to my 3rd big event this weekend :)

[@felinamaes9201]

I constantly find myself coming back to this video for help.

[@odoration]

Looks amazing! Really love your attention to detail, your makeup, the scars on your face, the hourglass - just perfect!

[@myotiswii]

I think especially when making your own clothes it is important to go for a mix of hard and soft fabrics (exception maybe some dresses). I think a lot of a time it looks really one-dimensional if that isn't done.

[@VintageIndi]

Completely agree! The same goes with textures and little feature elements. The more “homemade” modification elements I add to a garment or an outfit, the better I feel about a piece because I know that no matter what, no one else in the world has the same one as I do. I have something totally unique - even if it’s as simple as switching out a single accent button 🥰

[@myotiswii]

@@VintageIndi Something that is quite sad tho with a mix of hard and soft fabrics is that sewing machines (unless they are like high end) either do soft or hard fabrics well. Like the ones that do hard fabrics well just bunch up and rip through soft fabric and the ones that do soft fabrics well just break on stuff like leather... Like it's so much work 😅

[@leristamerello8225]

That is a glorious kit, honestly its inspired me to try and get a tunic and a few other idea's to add to my own. Currently I'm working with faux fur to make a half cloak.

[@VintageIndi]

Woohoo! I’m glad you liked it ❤️❤️ I’d love to see your half cloak when it’s finished!

[@jordanf9257]

Ohhh this just makes me want to get back to Larp again!

[@VintageIndi]

I know right!

[@anblueboot5364]

I think the most important advice I can give for anybody starting out with LARP: what does your character do in their freetime?! At most, an Event can fill up only 14 hours maybe 16 for every single person which means: Your character has tons of free time!!!! Like a lot!!! Just think of what you can do. Does your character carry special games around them which can be set up easily. Does your character own tools to make like wooden spoon or decorative things out of wood?! If they do, wear them on the costume or at least plan room for them like in a beg. A friend of mine plays a ranger and his free time activity beside wood work is: getting firewood. You can‘t fight 24/7 there aren‘t enough enemies for that X‘D So don‘t over/hyperfixate the character on fighting, cause fighting doesn‘t offer enough play (I would guess depending on the event 1-3 hours) to do nothing else but fighting.

[@madyhaberland8464]

Really good and helpful video. I was looking for quick and cheap ideas for a medieval costume for a photo shoot. Your video was perfect for this.

[@VintageIndi]

I’m glad it could be of help! When in doubt, or when creating a more princess-y look, you can always put on a dark or natural toned maxi skirt with several of the other components to create a similarly rich and visually interesting look without having to source too much else 🥰

[@Kingsfoil-ny7ll]

Really cool outfit, thanks for sharing!

[@VintageIndi]

Thanks Patrick! 😊

[@MeekaChannel]

LOVE THIS!

[@jumooglie6119]

awesome advise ! thank you

[@VintageIndi]

I’m glad it helps! ❤️❤️ I should revisit this topic again

[@maryannhicks7829]

I am just starting my viking adventure. I am going for the middle/upper class woman. I will be making my kirtles and under dresses, etc.

[@VintageIndi]

That is so exciting! Are you going to do a deep dive and try to use all historical materials and sewing techniques, or are you going to blend modern and ancient skills to create your outfit? I love trying to marry the two together when I create historically inspired things - make it look as authentic/historically sympathetic as possible from the outside while incorporating modern convenience in invisible ways ❤️❤️

[@maryannhicks7829]

@@VintageIndi it will be sewn by machine but I will do the felling by hand. I have a beautiful paisley material that .y first dress will be made out of. Light brown with gold and darker brown embroidery work. I can't wait to start making it.

[@VintageIndi]

That sounds absolutely divine! I wish you all the best luck with it 🥰

[@verouni2326]

I have a newbie question for you: how are you getting more Hit Points, just from wearing things such as armor, or leather?

[@VintageIndi]

Hi! So the system of larp that I used to play would award people basic hit points on the basis of armour type and coverage, e.g if you had on leather van braces you’d get a 1/2 hp for each, a 1/2 hp for headgear (including purely aesthetic headgear like a wig or horns) and the same for other limbs. If you had metal van braces or a chest piece or whatever, you’d get more hp per core area covered because the material is more robust and more likely to stop potential damage than just soft kit. You get me? The larp group I attended would also award you spell buffs for your hp/enchanted options for your armour as you levelled up through attendance, so it was a great way to encourage players to return. :)

[@anblueboot5364]

It realy depends on the system, for me it‘s the first time I hear that direct addition to hp. what I‘m accostumed to is indirect HP Buff through armor stats for example: if you wear a breatplate, naturaly you can take more hits until the armor is rendered useless. (When that is, is obviously up for interpretation cause we don‘t actualy destroy the armor) Just be a good sport and take dmg after you got hit like 3-4 times on your breastplate even if it makes 0 sense. example: sword is effectily useless when hitting armor Warhammer: destroy armor Still, if you got hit a few times by the sword on your armor piece, play it out and take dmg because this makes the gameflow easier and nobody wants to fight somebody who is unkillable.

[@chaptermastertiberius]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give to you the perfect woman! ❤️

[@danielbont2331]

Great video, but you’re audio is too painful.

[@VintageIndi]

Hey! Thanks for this comment. :) I have bought a microphone and a new video editing program to improve the overall quality and may end up reshooting this video, since I filmed this about 3 years ago now. :)

[@mariagraziasperati1817]

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[@petitbrie9868]

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