These days, togas are seen in books and statues from ancient Rome. Modern togas are quickly crafted out of bed sheets or yards of fabric. However, ancient togas were made from wool instead of the cotton seen today. They were also shaped into a semicircle rather than the rectangular shape associated with bed sheets. You can make your own toga with basic sewing skills and a little time.
Start by choosing your fabric. While original togas were wool, you may be cooler and more comfortable in soft cotton or cotton blends. Buy 4 yards of fabric that is as wide as you are tall. For example, if you are 5’10” you’ll need fabric that is at least 5’10” wide and 4 yards long. Cut the fabric to fit after you buy it, if necessary.
- Spread the fabric out on a flat surface and find the center of the length. Mark the center with a washable fabric pen.
- Draw an arch that starts from the center mark and slopes down to each corner on the opposite side.
- Cut out the arch so you have a piece of fabric with a semicircle shape. Use sharp fabric scissors.
- Fold the edges over and pin with straight pins. Sew along the seam to create a hem. You do not need a large hem for this project. A ¼-inch works fine.
You can wear a tunic, shirt, leotard, underwear, or nothing underneath the toga. Sandals work well to complete the look.
Copyright © Sarah on NiceAnswers.com 2017
References:
Roman dress and the fabrics of Roman culture, Volume 46; Page 25; J. C. Edmondson, Alison Keith
howtomakeatoga.info
roman-empire.net/society/soc-dress.html
how-to-make-a-toga.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-make-toga-part-3.html
mmdtkw.org/VRomanClothing.html
mmdtkw.org/VToga.html
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