The toga is an essential costume if you are part of any fraternity and at Halloween parties. While a fitted sheet isn't the ideal fabric to make one, it remains the most versatile and economical resource you can use. And even if you've been taken by surprise, you'll have no more excuses to show up without a Toga-Party.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Basic Toga
Step 1. Take the top corner of a sheet in one hand
Leave them about 15 to 20 cm left. Hold it up, in front of one of your shoulders.
Step 2. Fit the sheet over your chest, and put it under the opposite arm (the left arm in this case)
Step 3. Trim the sheet if necessary
If the toga is too long and you risk tripping, shorten it: spread the sheet on the ground, fold one side on itself for about 15 cm and then try it again. Continue to adjust the length until you find the ideal fit, at the height of the knee.
Step 4. Wrap the toga around your back
Now pass it under your right arm and once again in front of your chest.
Step 5. Raise the second corner
After passing the second corner in front of the chest again, pass it again under the left arm and then again around the back, bringing the second corner over the right shoulder. Now secure the two corners together with a clasp, a safety pin or more simply with a knot.
Step 6. Secure the various layers well
Use a couple of safety pins on the inside of the gown so they don't bother you.
Step 7. Now go to the party, and show everyone the elegance of your toga
Method 2 of 3: Sari-style gown
Step 1. Hold one corner of the sheet at left hip height
It should only cover the front of the body.
Step 2. Wrap the fabric on the back forming a skirt
Make it overlap the first corner by a few inches.
Step 3. Secure it with a pin
It will have to be firm, so as to form a band at the waist.
Step 4. Put the rest of the sheet on the right shoulder
Method 3 of 3: Female Greek Chiton
Step 1. Decide on the length of the toga
It is best to use a double bed sheet. Fold the sheet lengthwise until you have reached the size you want. If you want a short toga, fold the sheet in half; if you want a long one, fold it no more than 15 cm from the top edge.
Step 2. Fold the sheet in half again:
one half will cover the front of the body and the other the back. The crease should be at the top of the body.
Step 3. Secure the sheet behind you
Use one or more pins on each side. Join the front of the toga to the back by placing the pins where the collarbone fits into the shoulder. You can also buy special clips for the occasion or use round pins.
Step 4. Put your arms through the holes
Joining the two parts of the toga should have formed two holes for the arms.
Step 5. Tie the toga around the waist
Use a sash, ribbon or belt to tighten the toga and highlight your waistline. You will probably need to overlap the flaps on the open side before doing this to make sure you are not half naked.
Step 6. Show off your toga
Have fun explaining your neat Greek costume to your friends.
Advice
- Use a white double sheet if possible. Gives a more realistic effect.
- If you wear the toga in public, secure it with pins. It is not the case that you fall in the crowd!
- In Ancient Rome, girls didn't wear toga, but it doesn't matter, it's a really nice costume after all, and a little bit of anachronism certainly doesn't hurt!
- A patterned sheet adds a little extravagance, especially if you're trying to stand out among other quirky costumes.
- If you are left handed, wrap the sheet over your right shoulder; it should be easier for you.
- Men need a shorter toga, either knee-length or slightly below. In this case, no pins are needed!
Warnings
- Make sure you don't trip over the toga.
- Wash the sheet before using it. You don't want to walk around stinking.
- Be careful: do not rely on 100% of the toga to cover your private parts, as it could fall off!
