Making an Outlander Inspired Dress
So this technically early access...by an hour or two. So not really. Because sponsored content comes with things like contractually obligated upload dates.
But I thought I would post worn photos of it here! And it's easier for me to answer questions in the comments here, since there aren't as many.
To add to the scene: These pictures were all taken on the warmest day we've had in October. This dress no longer smells particularly nice. But there were no incidents involving caterpillars or ticks, so that was nice.
I paired this project with my 1830's cap. I wanted to make a hat to go with it, but the fun 18th c. hats are from the latter half of the century which isn't accurate to this project (neither is the 1830's cap...but shhh)
Actually I specifically wanted to make a beret to go with it. Isn't this ensemble BEGGING for a navy blue beret?! But I couldn't find any examples of women wearing them in the 1700s.
I like that this photo shows a bit of movement.
I call this one "look, it has pockets!" - one of the perks of side closures!
Shoes! I bought these almost exactly a year ago, for my 2017 pumpkin project. It was fun wearing them again. But they have zero traction and these photos were taken on a biking trail which is nothing but sandy hills and pine needles.
There was some slipping, but I survived!
This is my favorite of the photos.
My dad said I looked forlorn, but I explained to him that I had been sent back in time and was being forced to marry this scottish guy to avoid being imprisoned by british soldiers because they thought I was a spy. It was a rough week so the expression was totally justified.
(probably sounds quite odd if you haven't seen the show, ha!)
Speaking of the show, I have finally made it past Season 1! I've tried watching it numerous times and struggled to get into it. I found it a bit dull and didn't enjoy the nudity/violence aspect of it. But I'm now invested, and am excited to watch the rest.
I'm also really liking the book it was based on. I'm only a few chapters in (each chapter is about an hour long in audio form - it's a 32 hour long book) but so far I prefer it to the show. I think Claire is a very clever character and it is nice hearing all of her thoughts instead of half of them being conveyed with angsty pauses and pretty scenery.
(though I do enjoy the scenery)
I hope you like the video - I'd like to do more making of videos in the coming months, if there is anything specific you'd like to see let me know! :)
Comments (21)
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try the brain jacques redwall series they are long and awesome and full cast
I ADORE the Redwall series!
This Outlander dress is such a treat and looks stunning on you!
Your Outlander outfit is AWESOME! As for listening to the audios....wow. I absolutely LOVE to read so when she came out with the books I was one of the first to buy most every one of her books, as they came out, back in the '90's. I found that "listening" to books diminishes my memory of the stories, so I prefer reading, though. I love the whole time travel story and her learning to heal via herbs, etc. Some day I want to make a similar outfit like you have. I also want to make an ancient Irish dress, as well. Your pattern matching of the plaid really shows well!! Beautiful work, Angela!
Thanks Angela, this was very interesting to watch, like almost all your videos are. I specifically like your attention to lining up the pattern and I really like the result. I have no reference of the original pieces, so I’ll just judge it by itself 😜. And thanks for adding the photo shoot, it really shows off the costume and sets the scene so nicely.
Very interesting. And you have beautiful skin too, by the way.
Beautiful dress <3! I saw it on youtube, love the shape and construction of it :3
I love this tartan ! I am a big fan of the books
I'd love to know more about foundation garments. You don't seem to talk about those a lot. And I'm really curious of these too. :)
I learned a lot from this video. Using the seam allowance to make boning channels is brilliant. Is there a commercial pattern available that one can purchase for a similar, but perhaps simpler, dress? My house is so cold I would actually wear it in winter! Thank you as always. By the way, I just got back from a 2-day trip to Lancaster following your fabric shopping route. I had a good time, though didn't buy much except a good wool in a gorgeous gold color. I've always loved Diana Gabaldon's books. Never seen a film of them.
<a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/1700%2C_English-_Scotch._-_094_-_Costumes_of_All_Nations_%281882%29.JPG" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/1700%2C_English-_Scotch._-_094_-_Costumes_of_All_Nations_%281882%29.JPG</a> the bow and neck ribbon combo might look nice with the dress. the other hat ive seen is a hood that covers head to sholders.
Wow, I love this! The pattern lines up so nicely and it brings peace to my soul <3 Also I love the cap, it's really adorable! I definitely live for your uploads, no matter if it's a making-off historical costumes or more modern, fabric hauls, spot-lights, vlogs, sewing/non-sewing related content. You really are extraordinary :)
Beautiful project and beautiful photos :) I really love your photoshoots in the end of your videos so much. You always look amazing in historic costumes. It was amazing and inspiring to watch your work process and it was very educational to learn about working with printed fabrics. Thank you for this great video <3
Wow, what an incredible dress! Thank you for fulfilling our requests. I know it took a great effort on your part and I greatly appreciated all the steps you took. And the plaids were precise and matched nicely along with the skirt pleats, shows a quality of perfection. The fabric of the dress was a gorgeous and I really dig the background music of your video. As usual, you deserve an A+ my dear! I agree with you, it was also hard for me to get into the show too. However, her character is tough and something I admire in strong women. Thanks again for another successfully sewn dress.🅰️🅰️🅰️➕➕➕
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Obsessed. I love the way you work with prints. The pleating of the plaid is sooo beautiful. Im loving the skirt, the length, slight lift at the front, the pleating, just stunning! Beautiful job!
Beautiful! Love the placement of lines & angles. Not a fan of the show or books, for my own reasons, but I do very much love the costumes & outfits from it. Gorgeous version. And yes, it definitely needs a tam. I now want to recreate this dress myself, using my family tartan (McIntyre).
Not a viewer/reader of the story but love the piece! What are you wearing underneath to give it the hippy shaping?
I’ve been like a crack addict waiting for this video! 😍 The color of the dress is so beautiful
It occured to me that maybe a Tam O' Shanter, but those were only worn by men until the 1920s. Headwear for women of the period is VERY limited in Scotland.