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King's Sash in "Farinelli & the King"

For the King's look on stage when he gets dressed to go off to war I needed to make a sash that would be perfectly regal. His look consists of the vibrant blue jacket, a blue sash with floral details, a silver metal breast plate, and this golden sash that ties around his waist over the armor. (Plus the rest of his outfit)

 Armed with the waist measurements (plus the breast plate armor) I made a long rectangle for the part that ties around the King's waist. I then made a separate wider rectangle to drape and make the bow like part of the sash that gets shown off to the audience. I pinned it in place and hand stitched it. Once finished I added a silver branch broach to where the bow part attaches to the waist.
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