the King's Musketeer

And we finally have.....Tedros as the King's Musketeer.....

I decided I didn't like how the hatband looked in yesterday's photos, so I moved the buckle and reduced the width of the blue hatband. I like it better now. This morning I decided to make him a belt for his imaginary rapier. I'm not into making weapons, but felt the costume needed the belt to make it look more 'military'.  But I did borrow Rosy's Celtic Maiden sword just so the belt would hang correctly for the photos.  I also borrowed Carina's mohair wig this time. It has a centre part and the length is more appropriate than the wig I used yesterday.

The photos were taken on the floor at the base of my dining room china cabinet - which is where Tedros usually spends his time, inside behind the curtains with his lady friends. The dark carved wood cabinet doors seemed like the only place that looked like a suitably elegant and palatial background. Unfortunately, his stand shows, but I wasn't going to risk him standing on his own.

I love how he turned out, and think I really need to make him an outfit like this for himself. Maybe in browns, as the blue fabrics were all used up.  Maybe next year.