How to Make 15+ Royal Renaissance Costume DIY Ideas

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How to Make 15+ Royal Renaissance Costume DIY Ideas

Step into a regal world of crowns, velvet, and flowing gowns—our royal and Renaissance DIY costume roundup is your guide to bringing history and fantasy to life.

From elegant queens and kings to daring knights and courtly ladies, these costume ideas are perfect for cosplay, Halloween, or themed events.

With simple materials, thrifted finds, and easy DIY tweaks, you can create regal outfits that feel both authentic and enchanting without breaking the bank.

RENAISSANCE FAIR READY!

Step back in time with these 15+ royal Renaissance costumes to make or DIY—perfect for themed parties, school plays, next Disney trip (disneybounding trip), or Halloween dress-up.

From a simple white shirt and shoulder pieces transformed into a prince costume, to elegant gowns inspired by Queen Elizabeth, this list has a royal costume idea for everyone.

Whether you’re crafting princess costumes for little girls, a charming costume for little boys, or even a military uniform look with metallic felts, these projects are budget-friendly and fun.

Adapt superhero capes, The Little Mermaid inspo, and even a clever costume tutorial for wearing a tiara, you’ll find ideas that stretch a little further out—without needing your family’s money to afford the best prices.

Grab some fabric, measure the long edge, and let’s make DIY royalty!

Step back in time with these 15+ royal Renaissance costumes to make or DIY—perfect for themed parties, school plays, next Disney trip (disneybounding trip), or Halloween dress-up. From a simple white shirt and shoulder pieces transformed into a prince costume, to elegant gowns inspired by Queen Elizabeth, this list has a royal costume idea for everyone. Whether you’re crafting princess costumes for little girls, a charming costume for little boys, or even a military uniform look with metallic felts, these projects are budget-friendly and fun. Adapt superhero capes, The Little Mermaid inspo, and even a clever costume tutorial for wearing a tiara, you’ll find ideas that stretch a little further out—without needing your family’s money to afford the best prices. Grab some fabric, measure the long edge, and let’s make DIY royalty!

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20 Minute Cape Tutorial!

How to make a cape!

This is the perfect gathered cape, easy to make with just a couple straight seams!

This is a great option for DIY Halloween costume ideas, even if it's not a recognizable character from movies or video games...a cape is great to class up any costume.

Knight/Paladin/King Costume

Real Chain maille and a stenciled shirt, perfect little knight.

If you have a wood shop, adding a wooden sword and shield is a fun accessory, but they won't want to carry it around all night anyway.

Knight in shining armor or Paladin Halloween costume. Easy to make tunic.

Princess Anna Cape

This cute costume is easy to make with thrifted base pieces and a pink capelet.

Capes are such a good part of every costume!

Just pair it with a blonde wig in braids and you are ready to go win a Halloween costume contest!

Greek Goddess Costume

Make a metallic leather leaf laurel crown and pair it with a drapey white dress and rock some metallic gladiator sandals.

Easy Halloween costumes are my jam.

I found this white dress at the thrift store for a few dollars and I searched long and hard for the perfect sandals...but that was the best part of the costume!

The majority of my costumes or cosplay comes from the thrift store. I scored this toga-like dress from Savers thrift and got the metallic knee-high Collin Stuart gladiator sandals from Mercari. I was on the hunt for these shoes all last year and couldn't find them...finally I got my hands on a pair--I love them! I love thrifting!

How to Make a Simple Kingly Super Hero Gathered Cape!

This cape is so easy and versatile, works great made from lame fabric. (think dance costume fabric--look for remnants at the fabric store)

It's reversible...and can fit practically anyone. Great for Kings and royalty, super hero cape, and more!

How to Make a Simple Kingly Super Hero Gathered Cape! This cape is so easy and versatile, works great made from lame fabric. (think dance costume fabric--look for remnants at the fabric store)

How to Thrift Regency Costume DIY (Jane Austen Dress)

Thrifting and DIY’ing the perfect Regency costume is a fun and budget-friendly way to step back into the early 1800s.

Start with a base dress from the thrift store that has the right shape to mimic the fashionable silhouette of a regency gown, then adapt it into a complete regency outfit.

Adding simple strings of pearls is always a must-have fashion item, while a regency bonnet or shawl can tie the look together for outdoor events or cosplay.

With a little creativity, you can transform secondhand finds into a stunning regency ensemble that captures the cultural mental image of the regency period.

This general overview shows how similar trends still inspire us today, from the Jane Austen Festival to modern cosplay or Halloween costumes.

It’s a good way to celebrate the regency period while creating your own DIY masterpiece.

Vampire Costume made with Cardboard!

Make a costume out of boxes and plastic table cloth--it's a great option to make your costume out of the recycle bin!

Amazon asked me to make a costume out of their shipping boxes a few years ago and I love it.

I was able to make this high collar Vampire costume and a big jewel necklace.

I love how this turned out using recyclables as my costume!

Pre-packaged store bought costumes are cheaply made and can be super pricey. It's much more rewarding to make a costume in a couple hours out of things that are on the way to the recycle bin. I don't have little kids to dress up for Halloween anymore, so I made this to fit me! This costume is simple enough to make any size and it just takes a few supplies found easily around the house.

Once Upon a Time's Belle Cosplay

Even though Once Upon a Time was so 2011, this Belle cape is dynamite!

Capes add so much to a costume, no matter the theme. Easy cape with hood pattern!

Once upon a time tv television series Belle cape traveling robe just like the movie diy

How to DIY Egyptian King Mummy Costume!

Simple DIY kid Halloween costumes are my favorite!

My son wanted to be a mummy which is easy o DIY, we have tons of wrappings...but I thought more of an Egyptian King Mummy...so we need a headdress!

Morgana from Merlin Cosplay

Make a great hooded cape or cloak.

Again, a great cape makes the costume.

This one is hooded and no sleeves.

Morgana from Merlin Halloween costume or cosplay with red robe pattern and sewing instructions.

How to Make a Wire Crown (DIY Elven Tiara Tutorial)

Learn how to make a wire wrapped crown or Elven tiara, perfect for dressing up, costumes, cosplay or every day wear.

These gorgeous wire crowns are my favorite accessory!

Let me walk you through one crown style and then you can get creative and make all the crowns your heart desires.

Learn how to make a wire wrapped crown or Elven tiara, perfect for dressing up, costumes, cosplay or every day wear. These gorgeous wire crowns are my favorite accessory! Let me walk you through one crown style and then you can get creative and make all the crowns your heart desires.

How to wear a Crown or Tiara

Learn how to easily attach a crown or tiara to your hair for all day wear.

How to Make a Hot Glue Tiara

This fun tiara is inspired by Lady Mary Crawley's wedding tiara on Downton Abbey.

Making a simple headband tiara is easy to do using hot glue and paint!

Make a Downton Abbey inspired tiara out of hot glue

How to Make a Pointy Princess Hennin Hat DIY

Pointy Princess hats are the greatest!

I used to make one out of paper to wear as a dress up when I was little.

This tutorial is just taking it a step further with some satin, flowers, pearls and ribbon, let's get started!

Make a princess hennin or pointy hat for the perfect princess dress up party.

How to Make a Classic King Crown with Jewels

A classic King Crown is an easy DIY using plastic, spray paint, hot glue and jewels.

This is a great dress-up or Halloween costume accessory piece that you can make with some plastic or acetate.

Make a king or queens crown with just a few supplies.

How to Make a Silk Flower Crown

I would wear flowers in my hair every day if I could get away with it!

This flower crown is based on elastic, so it's adjustable and comfortable for all day wear.

Perfect for any royal or fairy costume, pick colored flowers and greenery that match for the ultimate headwear piece!

How to Make a Felt Rhinestone Tiara Headband

This whimsical take on a crown is perfect for princess birthday party favors too!

Simple headband base for all day comfort.

Make it a little wonky and Alice in Wonderland inspired, or make it detailed and ornate!

Make a whimsical crown headband with felt and rhinestones.

How to Make the Evil Queen Lace Crown

This was inspired by the Evil Queen, Regina, from Once Upon a Time...but a lace crown is delicate and sophisticated...and perfect for the non-evil varieties of queens.

Just a short piece of ornate lace is the main piece making this crown complete, just a couple other supplies and you'll be the Queen in no time!

Make a stunning crown or tiara out of delicate lace. Inspired by Once Upon a Time, Evil Queen, Regina.

How to Make an Ice Princess Crown Headband

Perfect crown for an Ice Princess...great for party favors too!

The headband base is comfortable to wear all day, and doesn't require bobby pins at all.

Decorate these cute crowns to fit any theme...or make them for party favors and let the guests decorate their own!

Make a Frozen inspired Ice Princess crown with felt and glitter paint. Easy diy and great party favor too

Hairbows inspired by Princesses--Great for Disney Bounding!

Great accessories for Princess costumes to add that personalized flair.

Whether you are dressing up in a fancy ball gown or wear a similar colored tee shirt and jeans, these bows are perfect for playing the Princess part!

Plus, every royal court needs a resident Wizard!

How to Make Wizard Cape DIY (Cricut Moon Phase Vinyl)

There’s nothing quite as magical as creating your own costume piece, and this DIY wizard cape is a project that’s simple, quick, and full of sparkle!

Perfect for dressing up, cosplay, or adding a little whimsy to everyday play, this cape is knee length, lightweight, and decorated with shimmering gold vinyl.

The best part? You only need one piece of fabric (even an old sheet from the thrift store), vinyl and some creativity.

That's it!

Surely that's enough kingly and queenly inspiration to get you making the perfect costume, whether it's for the Renaissance fair, Halloween costume, cosplay or simplified for Disney Bounding.

Add a cape, make a crown and you've got yourself the perfect royal costumes!

Thrift and DIY the pieces you can and then add those details.