Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Tied over the shoulder
• Classic unisex toga, from the back
• Classic Unisex Gown, Front
• Method 2 of 4: Sari-inspired gown
• Method 3 of 4: for women - strapless
• Straight waist
• High waist
• Method 4 of 4: For women - halter top
• Necessities

Once the tuxedo of the ancient Greeks, the toga is now the outfit of choice at many student parties. Read below how you can make a toga yourself, without a sewing machine.

To step

1. Wear underwear. You can put on a traditional tunic if you have one. In any case, wear something under your toga. A white T-shirt is suitable for men. For women, a top or bra without straps is a good choice. In addition, wear shorts. You will need this undergarment to attach your toga to and to ensure that there is not too much visible if the toga falls off unexpectedly.
2. Choose your fabric. A single cotton sheet works well. Usually a white sheet is used, but you don't necessarily have to follow that tradition. Consider getting noticed by choosing a sheet with a print or an eye-catching color like purple.

Method 1 of 4: Tied over the shoulder

Classic unisex toga, from the back

1. Drape one corner over your shoulder. Keep the sheet behind you. Take one corner of the sheet and drape it over your left shoulder from back to front. At the front, the sheet should come up to your waist.
2. Wrap around your upper body. Grab the long side of the sheet and wrap it under your right arm from behind completely around your upper body.
3. Throw over your shoulder. For the second make, pass the sheet under your right arm and throw the corner of the sheet over the left shoulder (over the first corner).
   • You can now adjust the length of the toga. Fold the sheet until it is as long as you want. It may take a few tries for the sheet to fall properly.
4. Adjust and fix. Take the time to smooth out the layers and folds. Then fasten your toga.

Classic Unisex Gown, Front

1. Drape one corner over your shoulder. Keep the sheet in front of you. Take one corner of the sheet and drape it over your left shoulder from front to back. At the back, the sheet should reach your buttocks.
2. Wrap. Take the long side of the sheet and wrap it diagonally under your right arm. Then through your back under your left arm through to the front again.
3. Fasten. Tuck the corner coming out from under your left arm under the sheet that rests on your chest. You can now adjust the length of your toga. Fold the sheet until it is as long as you want. It may take a few tries for the sheet to fall properly.
4. Adjust and fix. Take the time to smooth out the layers and folds. Then fasten your toga.

Method 2 of 4: Sari-inspired gown

1. Fold to the correct length. While standing, hold the sheet lengthwise. Fold the sheet lengthwise until it is the correct height. It should come from your waist to the ground.
2. Wrap one end around your waist. Hold the folded sheet lengthwise behind you, at waist height. Wrap the sheet around your waist so that it becomes a skirt. Stuff the beginning of the sheet into your undergarments.
3. Wrap the other end lengthwise. Keep holding the folded sheet. Now wrap the longer end lengthwise. Where the sheet touches the beginning of the sheet, fasten the sheet at your waist.
4. Keep wrapping. Wrap the longer end further around your torso, under your arm, and around the back. Then forward again, under your arm.
5. Throw over your shoulder. When the longer end is back at the front, wrap it over the other shoulder. The end is now draped over your shoulder and lies on your back.

Method 3 of 4: for women - strapless

Straight waist

1. Fold to the correct length. While standing, hold the sheet lengthwise. Fold the sheet lengthwise until it is the correct height. It should reach up to your armpits. How much or how little of your legs cover you is up to you.
2. Wrap around your upper body. Keep the folded sheet behind you lengthwise. First wrap one end around your torso and then the other end like a towel.
3. Adjust and fix. Take the time to smooth out the layers and folds. Then fasten your toga.

High waist

1. Fold to the correct length. While standing, hold the sheet lengthwise. Fold the sheet lengthwise until it is the correct height. It should reach up to your armpits. How much or how little of your legs you cover is up to you.
2. Wrap around your upper body. Keep the folded sheet behind you lengthwise. First wrap one end around your torso and then the other end like a towel.
3. Adjust and fix. Take the time to smooth out the layers and folds. Then fasten your toga.
4. Use a belt. Fasten a belt or rope just below your breasts. This keeps the toga in place better and the belt ensures a nice high waist.

Method 4 of 4: For women - halter top

1. Fold to the correct length. While standing, hold the sheet lengthwise in front of you. Fold the sheet lengthwise until it is the correct height. It should reach up to your armpits. How much or how little of your legs you cover is up to you.
2. Wrap around your upper body. Holding the folded sheet lengthwise in front of you, wrap one end around your upper body first, then the other end like a towel. Make sure you have 90-120 cm from one end in front of you.
3. Make a dumbbell. Turn the remaining 120 cm a few times so that it becomes a kind of rope. Put this twisted part over your shoulder and run it behind your neck. Tie the end of the twisted piece to the sheet on the front.
4. Adjust and fix. Take the time to smooth out the layers and folds. Then attach your toga to your top. Make sure the barbell is properly secured.
5. (Optional) Add accessories. Tie a belt or rope just below your breasts or around your waist.

Necessities

• Large piece of white fabric (such as a sheet)
• Safety pins
• Optional: brooch or other jewelry in Roman or Greek style
• Optional: rope, belt or girdle
• Sandals