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Period garb and leatherwork, planned and documented.
Plan period garb from era research to faire day. Track fabric layers, leatherwork, hardware, weather comfort, and event packing in one workspace.
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Front trim needs sealing before paint. Match fabric edge to the darker swatch.
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Costumary workspace demo showing four core features:
- Reference board: drag and drop character images, group by costume piece, add color swatches, notes, and checklists
- Materials tracker: list supplies with costs, stores, quantities, and order status. Live budget totals update as you add items
- Project timeline: plan milestones for patterning, construction, painting, fitting, and packing with convention deadline tracking
- Build diary: log progress with photos, notes, and technique records. Track what worked, what failed, and what to try next time
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Historical refs
Start with the era, layers, and materials.
Collect portraits, pattern references, fabric swatches, trim, leather hardware, footwear, headwear, and accuracy notes together.
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Layer plan
Plan garb from base layer to final accessory.
Track chemise, shirt, doublet, bodice, skirt, belt, pouch, hat, cloak, leatherwork, closures, weather, and comfort needs.
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Construction log
Record fit, finish, and field comfort.
Log pre-shrink results, seam finishes, handwork, machine seams, leather dye, hardware, heat comfort, pocket needs, and repairs.
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Share
Share the garb plan with groups or collaborators.
Send reference boards, fitting notes, leatherwork progress, or packing lists to a troupe, partner, or client.
Templates
Start with a ren faire template.
Browse milestone plans, starter materials, and timelines for ren faire projects without starting from a blank page.
Save references from anywhere on the web
Right-click any image on Pinterest, ArtStation, or any website. It lands on your Costumary reference board in seconds. No downloading, no re-uploading, no folder archaeology.
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Fursuit head ref
Historical bodice
Boot construction
Fitted panel detail
Note
Floral tooling pattern on front panel. Brass hardware only, no chrome tan.
Colors
WalnutTanEspressoBrass
Build checklist
Pattern layout
Leather sourced
Tooling test
Assembly
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Leather swatch
Clipped from Pinterest
Prop construction ref
12:34
Foam armor shaping tutorial
youtube.com
Antique brass buckle set, 12pc
etsy.com
$18.50
Paint weathering ref
Back panel closeup
Note
Budget cap $300. Check Tandy sale for leather straps before ordering.
Wig styling ref
Armor measurement guide
docs.google.com
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Knight Armor Build
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Knight Armor Build
Dark Souls III
14Materials
6Milestones
48Hours
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◆Pattern drafting
◆Foam base
◇Painting
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Knight Armor Build
Dark Souls III · 6 week build
14Materials
6Milestones
48Hours
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Build Timeline
◆Pattern drafting
◆Foam base
◇Painting
9:41
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Knight Armor Build
Dark Souls III · 6 week build
14Materials
6Milestones
48Hours
Progress photos
Timeline
◆Pattern drafting
◆Foam base
◇Painting
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Build a diary from your project data. Import your build logs, reference board, and materials. Pick a theme, hit publish, and share a link or QR code. Anyone can view your build for free, no account needed.
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Commission workflow
Take garb commissions
from sketch to faire day.
Period references, measurement intake, fabric sourcing, fitting gates, and deadline tracking. One workspace for historical costume commissions.
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public form
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Studio workflow
Commissions
Client intake workflow
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Ayla Studio
Commission inquiry form
References
3 filesRequest queue
3 newMina Chen
TodayArmored waist cincher
$650–$900
Rae Ortiz
YesterdayProp sword + finishing
$320–$480
Jules Park
YesterdayFull armor chest piece
$1,100–$1,400
New request
Armored waist cincher
Mina Chen · $650–$900 · Sep 18 deadline
Sizing
Complete
References
Complete
Shipping
Complete
Maker notes
Good fit for September. Confirm waist measurement and tooling color before quote.
Commission project
Mina waist cincher
Quote
$780
Due
Sep 18
Deposit
Paid
Hours
12h
Project plan generated
4 milestonesPatterningAssemblyFinishingShip
Quote started
Your project is underway. Here is a link for you to track my progress and approve milestones.
costumary.com/track/mina-cincherClient update
Message
Client timeline updated
Previous updates
Material sourced
2 days agoVeg-tan leather ordered from Tandy. Expected delivery Thursday.
Quote sent
5 days ago$780 quote sent to client. Includes leather, hardware, and tooling.
Done
Quote
Done
Patterning
Next
Photo check
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Note
Floral tooling pattern on front panel. Brass hardware only, no chrome.
Colors
WalnutTanEspressoBrass
Build checklist
Pattern layout
Leather sourced
Tooling test
Assembly
Boot detail
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Ayla Studio
Open for requestsI make armor, corsetry, and leather goods for cosplay and stage. Every piece is built to move in and last. Share your vision below and I will get back to you within 48 hours.
CosplayArmorLeather
Past work
Pricing
Armor starts at $400. Leather tooling from $600. 50% deposit to begin, balance before shipping.
Turnaround
Current queue is 6-8 weeks. Rush available for simple pieces.
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Mina Chen
mina@example.com
Project title
Armored waist cincher with floral tooling
Brief
Structured waist cincher with floral leather tooling on front panels. Needs to move well for stage combat choreography.
Budget range
$650 - $900
Deadline
September 18
Reference images
I accept the terms and understand the deposit policy
Request sent
Thanks, Mina. Ayla will review your request and get back within 48 hours.
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Ready to plan your next ren faire build?
Start with a ren faire template. Milestones, starter materials, and a timeline you can customize before the first work session.
Full Period Outfit
~8wA multi-layer historically inspired ensemble built from the skin out: chemise, structured outer garment (bodice or doublet), lower layers, headwear, and accessories with period-correct details. Eight weeks of intermediate sewing and pattern work, designed for seasoned faire-goers who want a researched, layered look.
10 milestones·6 materials·$200-550·
Use templateLeatherwork Project
~4wA hand-tooled or constructed leather piece for your faire kit: bracers, a belt, journal cover, mug strap, or pouch. Covers veg-tan leather selection, tooling, dyeing with Fiebings, and hardware setting. Four weeks from raw hide to faire-ready gear.
8 milestones·7 materials·$40-160·
Use templateSimple Garb
~3wYour first faire-ready outfit from scratch: a linen or cotton chemise (or tunic), a leather belt with pouch, and the finishing details that keep you from looking like you raided a Halloween clearance rack. Three weeks, basic sewing skills, under $120.
8 milestones·6 materials·$60-150·
Use templateUsed by makers from r/cosplay, The RPF, Cosplay.com, r/Gunpla, and r/minipainting