How many yards of fabric do I need to make a toga?
A true toga requires about 4 to 5 yards (4 to 5 m) of fabric, depending on your height and build. If you’re a bit larger, you may want to spring for 6 yards (5.5 m), just in case. At the fabric store, you can specify how much fabric you want.
What can I use as a toga?
You can use any size sheet, though Hale recommends using something bigger than a twin, which can be too small. You can also use any color, though most traditional Roman togas were white. If you’re feeling fancy, try purple (Roman senators often had purple strips in their togas, denoting status).
What is the difference between a toga and a stola?
The stola was the traditional garment of Roman women, corresponding to the toga, or the pallium, that was worn by men. The stola was made of linen. Originally, women wore togas as well, but after the 2nd century BC, the toga was worn exclusively by men, and women were expected to wear the stola.
How do you make a toga out of a big T shirt?
A toga can be made using an oversize t-shirt if you cut a diagonal from one size of the crewneck to the bottom of the opposing side sleeve hole. Also cut off the other sleeve entirely from top to bottom.
How do you make a tunic out of a sheet?
How to Make a Tunic out of a Bed Sheet
- Lay the tunic on a flat surface and grasp the fabric six inches from the corner with your left hand. The additional fabric is used to tie together the two corners.
- Drape the sheet around your back and under your left armpit.
- Tie the two corners together in a knot.
How do you make a toga dress out of a sheet?
Wrap the sheet all the way around your back, under one arm and across your chest. Toss the end over your shoulder. After you wrap the long end of the sheet around your body several times, toss the final end over the shoulder you started with. Adjust your toga if you need to.