What did Ariel ACTUALLY wear on the beach? || Historically Accurate Little Mermaid Dress

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  • @sadiemcc9363
    @sadiemcc9363 3 роки тому +2943

    All the other costubers: *sews historically accurate gowns that the princesses might have actually worn in their everyday lives.*
    Morgan: *makes a LITERAL SHIP SAIL*

  • @bernadettebanner
    @bernadettebanner 3 роки тому +3028

    I'm ABSOLUTELY LIVING for this ship deduction research 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @tamaravsthevoid
      @tamaravsthevoid 3 роки тому +102

      Trust Morgan to take Disney bounding in an entirely unexpected and fantastic new direction 😂😂

    • @emmaleebuzzard1023
      @emmaleebuzzard1023 3 роки тому +9

      Me too!

    • @judithcollins3744
      @judithcollins3744 3 роки тому +6

      YES!

    • @sarahheri7027
      @sarahheri7027 3 роки тому +33

      i laughed SO HARD about this perfect thing she created there, because OMG of all the dresses she picked the single most perfect one!!! have to love her!!!

    • @winstonhuxley5064
      @winstonhuxley5064 3 роки тому

      A tip : you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.

  • @spitefultounge
    @spitefultounge 3 роки тому +2318

    Maritime Archaeologist (doing a thesis on textiles) here, crawling out of the shadows *excited screeching/gurgling*

    • @Downhomeherbwife
      @Downhomeherbwife 3 роки тому +144

      Cultural anthropologist/tall ship docent waves!🙌

    • @Sunsetjeb
      @Sunsetjeb 3 роки тому +65

      Why do you have the coolest job though

    • @emmaleebuzzard1023
      @emmaleebuzzard1023 3 роки тому +62

      Maritime Archaeologist sounds fascinating!!!

    • @yubima
      @yubima 3 роки тому +12

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @elfieblue3175
      @elfieblue3175 3 роки тому +12

      What's your Raiders of the Lost Ark equivalent moment?

  • @AbbyCox
    @AbbyCox 3 роки тому +2714

    Real ariel needs to take lessons on draping sails to make pretty dresses...cause DAMN you look AMAZING. 😍

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +333

      Gotta use that #BodyLanguage to its best advantage, if you know what I mean ... 😎

    • @AbbyCox
      @AbbyCox 3 роки тому +168

      @@MorganDonner *wink wink nudge nudge finger guns finger guns*

    • @hankoehle
      @hankoehle 3 роки тому +61

      Okay but what if a triathlon where you have to swim, run, and drape a dress from found materials?

    • @Eloraurora
      @Eloraurora 3 роки тому +59

      @@hankoehle This is cool, but also made me a bit sad to think that modern Ariel's beach dress would be more likely to involve plastic bags than sailcloth.

    • @VanK782
      @VanK782 3 роки тому +26

      I would really like to see how that 'dress' came together

  • @brookegipson1560
    @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +1396

    As a professional tall ship sailor, I fully endorse this look, and really appreciate your extra deep dive into the actual history and study of ships! just one correction: the "bow" bowsprit is pronounced like bow and curtsy, not bow and arrow. Also I'd recommend purchasing a sailor's palm, essentially a giant thimble that goes onto your hand like a glove, as well as a marlinespike (metal) or fid (wood or metal) which makes splicing much easier. All of these tools are useful in every day life as well, so they're good investments. Highly recommend the shops Artful Sailor (owned by some friends in Port Townsend, WA) and Sailrite

    • @Angeldotty
      @Angeldotty 3 роки тому +134

      Do I know anything about sailing? no. Do I want to make a trip to Port Townsend now? for the aesthetic, yes

    • @brookegipson1560
      @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +39

      @@AngeldottyI highly recommend! It's my favorite place in WA and I would totally live there if I could

    • @khills
      @khills 3 роки тому +30

      I’m SO jealous of your job! I live outside Boston/Salem now, from Seattle, with a detour in Philly. It’s like I can’t shake tall ships, even if I wanted to. 😂 (I even got to help with the rigging the last time I was on a ship, the two-masted schooner Opal, up in Iceland.)
      And in an utterly awful way to use a marlinspike: they’re great for opening oysters. 😂😂😂

    • @brookegipson1560
      @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +14

      @@khills I've never eaten oysters, but now I'm determined to use my spike to do so when I eventually work myself up to try them!

    • @counter10r
      @counter10r 3 роки тому +26

      In how many novels have I mispronounced bowsprit in my head. And yes, knowing (vaguely) the parts of a ship, I should have made the leap. That's an additional thing I learned from this video (and accompanying comments! Thanks!

  • @nicoleolmsted2327
    @nicoleolmsted2327 3 роки тому +677

    I assure you. No one in the sailing community is upset with you. Sail making is INCREDIBLY hard and a highly respected skill so hats off to you for tackling this project! Also Little Mermaid was my favorite too and this made me just the happiest person ever.

    • @skjaldulfr
      @skjaldulfr 2 роки тому +1

      But come on. The size of those bottom grommets?

    • @420catboi
      @420catboi 2 роки тому

      Mine was Mulan and Pocahontas. Absolutely loved them. They were, like, my first crushes.

    • @sarahpsuedonym714
      @sarahpsuedonym714 2 роки тому +6

      haha..... tackling..........

  • @Little_Lotta
    @Little_Lotta 3 роки тому +756

    I would have never even considered trying to make this “dress” historically accurate. Morgan is on another level of creativity here.

  • @WhitneyAvalon
    @WhitneyAvalon 3 роки тому +1476

    This is the spectacular level of research and attention to detail that I live for! (Also, huzzah puns!)

    • @ceruleanskies001
      @ceruleanskies001 3 роки тому +12

      TIL that THE Whitney Avalon watches Morgan Donner and that is so cool.

  • @ellajando-saul2493
    @ellajando-saul2493 3 роки тому +370

    I love that we are all a step closer to making a historical ship to sail to Costume College

    • @fern758
      @fern758 3 роки тому +16

      The accuracy. My brain is like, why do you want to make a sail now, again? :)

  • @ebunni5862
    @ebunni5862 3 роки тому +281

    So cool! And it's a multi-use dress. You could get a video projector and have a movie night, use it as a sun shade, or wear it out on the town. A true transformation dress!

    • @johannageisel5390
      @johannageisel5390 3 роки тому +43

      Probably would double as a clean surface to lie on when having to sleep outside.
      Or as a tent skin.

    • @ebunni5862
      @ebunni5862 3 роки тому +19

      @@johannageisel5390 the options are endless!!

    • @FioreCiliegia
      @FioreCiliegia 2 роки тому +7

      If possible you should rig it from the side of your house like a canopy XD

  • @Chibihugs
    @Chibihugs 3 роки тому +713

    This is the wonderful kind of extra that makes my heart sing. Researching actual sails is cool. Also using the items in her grotto to roughly date the time period is nerd goals. You slayed those sails. I loved this recreation. I always wanted her blue dress that her father magics up for her just before the wedding scene.

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +115

      The sparkly glam is just fabulous early 90's GOALS 🤩

    • @StoriesbyIrish
      @StoriesbyIrish 3 роки тому +11

      It's blue? I always thought it was purple 😶

    • @the-inatorinator
      @the-inatorinator 3 роки тому +9

      @@StoriesbyIrish It was always purple in my Ariel toys too!

    • @AllThePeppermint
      @AllThePeppermint 3 роки тому +47

      @@StoriesbyIrish the movie version is a silvery blue. Disney often changes colors of dresses for marketing purposes. For instace, Cinderella's gown is definitely silver, but marketing changed it to blue to make it seem less wedding-y.

    • @StoriesbyIrish
      @StoriesbyIrish 3 роки тому +7

      @@AllThePeppermint I am gonna have to watch the original 👀 Lol Luckily I have one of the VHS tapes when it first came out 😉

  • @amandahammond2691
    @amandahammond2691 3 роки тому +195

    Morgan straight up learned sailmaking so she could wear it as an authentic disney dress. Bravo! Good show!

  • @jennifercourtemanche9793
    @jennifercourtemanche9793 3 роки тому +121

    I love how your pupper just had to not only make your sail "movie accurate" but also more historically accurate. I mean a greyhound is MUCH more likely for a real PRINCE Eric than an Old English Sheepdog! Historically accurate muddy prints!

  • @kirstenpaff8946
    @kirstenpaff8946 3 роки тому +83

    Disney Animators: Just through a bunch of random old-timey looking stuff into the cave.
    Morgan: Why does Ariel have mostly 17th century stuff, but also a few random Victorian bits?

  • @zeliasims1089
    @zeliasims1089 3 роки тому +337

    AHHHHHH YOURE DOING ALL OF THE THINGS I GET TO DO AT SEA SCOUTS. That big 4 foot splice you’re doing is called a long splice, and very impressive for your first splice, same with your rope grommet! Rope grommet was my event at competition and that is a truly impressive for not only a beginner but how small of a rope grommet it is, WELL DONE!!
    DAMNT IT NOW I WANNA MAKE A SAIL TOO!!! DON’T TEMPT ME!!!

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +80

      OMG, that's awesome!!! You have no idea how happy that makes me 💖💖💖

    • @brookegipson1560
      @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +43

      Yeah I'm super impressed that you did that splice into the bolt rope without a marlinespike. Your fingers must have been killing you

    • @Skyspiders
      @Skyspiders 3 роки тому +7

      OMG DOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIITTTTT!!!!!!!!

  • @saskiacowan8962
    @saskiacowan8962 3 роки тому +255

    See this is what is what I hoping for when everyone started on this historically accurate Disney princesses trend

  • @strawycape9693
    @strawycape9693 3 роки тому +172

    the pink dress? the day dress? the wedding dress? nope. We're doing the sail and rope "dress"... can't wait to see the result!

    • @user-nf9xc7ww7m
      @user-nf9xc7ww7m 2 роки тому

      The shell bikini and the naked (human form) after being transformed.

  • @tayet6875
    @tayet6875 3 роки тому +207

    Costubers: deducing historical influences on Disney princesses‘ dresses.
    Morgan: SAIL (continues blasting Awolnation)
    I loved everything about this!!!!
    The puns! The research! The techniques used! The annoyance at being mute on the beach😂

  • @briar3971
    @briar3971 3 роки тому +340

    Me: Wow! She's really going all out and making it ACTUALLY accurate!!
    Husband: I know! Wait... why are we surprised. It's Morgan.
    Me: Oh yeah. She's amazing. *sigh*

    • @bekkil9024
      @bekkil9024 3 роки тому +1

      How cute is this comment? This makes my day brighter!

  • @bittersweetsorrows
    @bittersweetsorrows 3 роки тому +146

    Me, clicking on the video: oh cute a historical bathing costume inspired by the little mermaid
    Me, halfway through the video: OH we’re making a dress out of 17c ship sails. *the mermaid/pirate/sailor inside me* yessssssssssss

  • @KandiGram
    @KandiGram 3 роки тому +191

    Other people doing this rn: "I spend 200 hours making a pretty dress that's 86% historically accurate."
    Morgan: "I made a SAIL DRESS."
    I love it.

  • @crochet_kat
    @crochet_kat 3 роки тому +341

    Wow! This was really interesting, and you look amazing. Totally wasn’t expecting the historically accurate Disney to go in this direction!

  • @Marialla.
    @Marialla. 3 роки тому +125

    Oh, MORGAN! Nowhere NEAR enough shots of you wearing that sail on the beach! It looked really beautiful. And I wanted to see it from different angles! And you didn't even show us your method of wrapping it into a dress! Please do an update!

    • @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl
      @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl 3 роки тому +15

      i agree! we need instructions on how to drape this dress we will never make! we still need it, morgan! please?

  • @lilz3337
    @lilz3337 3 роки тому +41

    I love that "my dogs paw prints are accurate" !! A very important recreation aspect!!

  • @BelleChanson0717
    @BelleChanson0717 3 роки тому +95

    I come from/live in an area with a very rich maritime history and I am loving this! Came for the sailmaking, stayed for the ocean puns 😂

  • @doktorscottdiabolical
    @doktorscottdiabolical 3 роки тому +7

    You spliced rope and made grommets. That alone would be enough to gain my respect. Working with waxed linen cord earns bonus points. I've used it on my Wright Brothers glider. Cuts your hands up!

  • @DanielleStJohn
    @DanielleStJohn 3 роки тому +169

    Okay. That is AWESOME. I am absolutely pirate trash with adjacent casual interest in actual nautical things (venturing into which, given that it was a major industry and form of travel for literal centuries, is less rabbit hole and more sinkhole), so I *adore* that you made an actual, factual sail!
    Also, I high-key love your "brooch."
    Also, dem puns tho. #IDidntChooseThePunLifeThePunLifeChoseMe

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +29

      #ICantHelpMyself 😆
      Thank you! I had a lot of fun with this project.

    • @brookegipson1560
      @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +31

      You might already know this, but tall ship sailing is still an industry, albeit now focused on tourism and education. I've worked on tall ships for 10 years now. If you live near a large body of water, you can probably find a tall ship in your area to tour, sail on, or even work for if you're interested!

    • @khills
      @khills 3 роки тому +16

      @@brookegipson1560 if I remember correctly where Morgan is, there is 100% tall ship presence nearby - and pirates. In fact, the pirates should be storming a nearby city in just a few weeks... (If you haven’t hooked up with your local pirates and ships folks, Morgan, well. I’m sure they’d love to know you. 😂)

    • @brookegipson1560
      @brookegipson1560 3 роки тому +16

      @@MorganDonner yes omg if you're in the PNW please come to see us on Lady Washington. She was in Pirates of the Caribbean and was the basis of the ship from Treasure Planet

    • @becauseimafan
      @becauseimafan 3 роки тому +1

      @@brookegipson1560 Oooh shiny!! 🤩

  • @alainanoland3732
    @alainanoland3732 3 роки тому +72

    Actual ship person here, and you did an amazing job! I’m astounded! What an intriguing take on the Disney princess theme. I love it!

  • @centurycountess4949
    @centurycountess4949 3 роки тому +79

    I'm so happy you chose this outfit out of all the ones Ariel is seen in, This was officially Ariel's first human dress, and one of the cutest scenes in the film. That and the seagal Skuttle comes up with the idea and introduces it like the latest Couture fashion and we see Ariel totally loving it, running her hands through her hair, doing a little shashay as if posing for a fashion photo right before Erik's dog shows up. It's just so cool to see the real version of how this outfit would of looked in life.

  • @EtainMcCloud
    @EtainMcCloud 3 роки тому +87

    I'm sad we didn't talk more about how you turned that into a draped dress. The video was amazing though, and I am delighted by every part of it. Thank you so much, this is amazing

    • @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl
      @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl 3 роки тому +5

      agreed, telling us how she draped it would've been nice. but the whole video was so cool, I'm not too bothered, either :)

    • @Moodas4
      @Moodas4 3 роки тому +7

      I was thinking that too but I guess modesty would have been a bit of an issue

    • @EtainMcCloud
      @EtainMcCloud 3 роки тому +2

      @@Moodas4 that's a really good point.

    • @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl
      @psalm91rdwlkfpgrl 3 роки тому +13

      @@Moodas4 She could've shown us on a dress form, though....

    • @spacewolfcub
      @spacewolfcub 3 роки тому +2

      @@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl -- Or wearing a swimsuit underneath.

  • @sofiaoutandabout
    @sofiaoutandabout 3 роки тому +138

    Talk about thinking out of the box! Definetly not what I expected as an historical Disney dress! 😅 Fabulous!
    Also, are you really going to deny us Whole New World puns right after seving us a perfect Lilo look, ma'am? 😜

  • @andgordo558
    @andgordo558 3 роки тому +36

    Knowing the craftiness of the Donner clan I would not be surprised if one day we tune in to a new video that’s like “so we had a sail and so then we decided to build a boat...”

    • @mirjanbouma
      @mirjanbouma 3 роки тому +1

      That would be so on brand 😂👍🏻

  • @FlybyStardancer
    @FlybyStardancer 3 роки тому +95

    The sail looks awesome!! And you made a fine dress out of it!
    Ariel’s my favorite of the princesses, and this “dress” is so underutilized for cosplay & disneybound fun.

  • @BryceHistorically
    @BryceHistorically 3 роки тому +35

    I saw the thumbnail, and thought, “oh, yes! Of COURSE she went there.” 😂 Ms. Donner, this is why we love you.

  • @whyknotish
    @whyknotish 3 роки тому +8

    So my dad sails wooden boats and a lot of my childhood memories feature woodworking and sail repairs. Dad used a palm for sewing. I have absolutely sent this to Dad.

    • @hernameispekka8757
      @hernameispekka8757 3 роки тому +3

      I love how this video will bring a whole new possible audience!

  • @wiggle_duck9063
    @wiggle_duck9063 3 роки тому +16

    Things like this are why I come here.
    The research, explanation, ACTUAL BOWSPRIT SAIL, snazzy drapery and puns are first-class ^-^
    Morgan, you are officially Heckin Awesome!

  • @greenlotuskid
    @greenlotuskid 3 роки тому +15

    I for one thoroughly appreciated those puns especially the little ”Fin” at the end ha ha Ha chefs kiss

  • @EnchantedRoseCostumes
    @EnchantedRoseCostumes 3 роки тому +20

    The puns in this video are FIN-tastic, I am BLOWN away by your sailmaking skills! You have really opened my eyes to a WHOLE NEW WORLD(yes, I know that is an Aladdin song :P) You look amazing in your sail dress!!!

    • @michellecornum5856
      @michellecornum5856 3 роки тому +1

      This whole adventure was EPIC! SHE MADE A FREAKING SAIL!!!!!! I feel like a poor unfortunate soul, now. I've been rendered speechless!

  • @nidomhnail2849
    @nidomhnail2849 3 роки тому +23

    Diving into the world of sailmaking in order to replicate the sail scrap was amazing..

  • @angelaross1
    @angelaross1 3 роки тому +12

    That was downright awesome! No silk, no frills, just over-the-top in its own specialness! My favorite Disney princess so far!

  • @daniellecharland-gruhzit1177
    @daniellecharland-gruhzit1177 3 роки тому +33

    I grew up in Mystic, CT, a member of the Mystic Seaport and even worked there for a while.
    Being a seamstress and a sailor (well, mostly my dad and brothers were at the tiller),
    I was always fascinated with sail making and the huge building where they actually made authentic sails at the Mystic Seaport as they did in the historical time of whatever ship or boat they were making it for.
    I repaired many sails, made a sail cover, but never attempted what you just did.
    I'm especially delighted to see this!! You did a great job and look fantastic as Ariel!!!

  • @catrinahorsman1637
    @catrinahorsman1637 3 роки тому +51

    Omg this is awesome! I never would have thought of cosplaying this particular look, you're so imaginative, and it came out really well! I love the amount of research you did, I'm always hype to learn more about sailing ships. It's been a while since I've watched The Little Mermaid, I'd never noticed that the creators basically went "well the book is from the 19th century, but the Age of Sail is cool, so we're just going to smoosh them together" :-D

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +19

      Yeah, it's that vague storybook "it happened a long time ago" thing. It was a blast to look up the different items!

    • @persiswynter6357
      @persiswynter6357 3 роки тому +6

      @@MorganDonner I wonder if she had a cavern for even older stuff... well, the Vikings and Romans had shipwrecks, too.

  • @sheleavitt06
    @sheleavitt06 3 роки тому +63

    That is so cool Morgan and not what I was expecting at all. I loved that you actually made your own historically adequate cloth instead of focusing on the outfit itself. Your experience points has just made you to level up from Princess to Queen. 👍🏻👍🏻 way way up for our leading lady.

  • @yamiangie
    @yamiangie 3 роки тому +15

    I'm amused that having a passing interest in sailing ships this the first time it's point pointed out fabric for sails is not one piece. It makes so much scene I'd never thought about it

  • @russergee49
    @russergee49 3 роки тому +18

    This has to be the most unique take on the historically accurate trend! My nerd heart was loving every moment of it, I used to love reading about historical ships. The end result was amazing 🧡

  • @therussianprincess7036
    @therussianprincess7036 3 роки тому +33

    Morgan, you making a researched sail from scratch just to make it into a dress is so extra it made my week.
    Also, thank you for sending me down the “historical Disney” rabbit hole again.

  • @chibikate_
    @chibikate_ 3 роки тому +59

    You are so punny Morgan. Loved the dress and all the historical information is fascinating, especially calculating the size of the ship.

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +14

      Thanks! It was a fun puzzle to sort out!

  • @littleraeofsunshine
    @littleraeofsunshine 3 роки тому +25

    Disney Princess week just keeps getting better!!! Not to mention FIVE STARS for linking ALL of the current cosplays!

  • @TheCoutureCourtesan
    @TheCoutureCourtesan 3 роки тому +13

    This was SO clever! And I’m totally having flashbacks to hand sewing 18th century tents with @Nicole Rudolf. Many of the techniques are the same for sail making!

  • @Marialla.
    @Marialla. 3 роки тому +8

    I never knew before that I was totally curious how they made sails! I never thought about using rope (or even extra strips of fabric) for reinforcement, (let alone GROMMETS) but it makes so much sense!
    Thank you for your excellent research.

  • @isabelleblanchet3694
    @isabelleblanchet3694 3 роки тому +5

    I never imagined the sail dress would ever be brought to life... wow!

  • @amaeve1950
    @amaeve1950 3 роки тому +26

    THE PUNS!!!! I would be so proud of that sail! I would be tempted to make sails as my new summer sun protection for outside my home if they would turn out half so well. Also, your eyes look so blue with that res hair. So happy to see you and your lovely make today, even checked Patreon just this morning to make sure I hadn't missed anything lately. ❤️

    • @MorganDonner
      @MorganDonner  3 роки тому +14

      Aww, thank you! You should totally make sunshades, I think that the strengthening elements I learned about for the sail would translate over very well.

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja 3 роки тому +12

      In Norwegian, those sail-canvas sun shades are literally called “sun-sails”.

  • @brigidscaldron
    @brigidscaldron 3 роки тому +11

    I LOVE how you picked that dress as opposed to the other ones!

  • @roninelenion4805
    @roninelenion4805 3 роки тому +26

    I'm loving all the historical princess stuff popping up on UA-cam recently. Especially this unique twist.

    • @hernameispekka8757
      @hernameispekka8757 3 роки тому +4

      This really is a wonderfully funny and so well researched twist!

  • @bludreamer2444
    @bludreamer2444 3 роки тому +17

    It’s funny that should post this on May first, because in May artists like to participate in an art challenge called MerMay. It’s a month long challenge where you draw mermaids!🧜🏼🧜🏻‍♀️ Have a blessed day!

  • @kenna176
    @kenna176 3 роки тому +25

    This is a genius take on this trend & 100% my favorite so far.

  • @counter10r
    @counter10r 3 роки тому +11

    Laughed out loud at the "plausible addition" of the muddy dogprints . . . OMG, this is so on-brand for Morgan - historical deep dive plus the driest of wit and awfullest puns ("rendered speechless" indeed!).

  • @DEMIPINTEcreations
    @DEMIPINTEcreations 3 роки тому +18

    I was wondering which Ariel outfit you were going to choose, or maybe even if you were going to try and turn her mermaid look into a dress......this surpasses all my wildest expectations and I am loving it.

  • @sArnoldsdotter
    @sArnoldsdotter 3 роки тому +12

    You win the Costuber's Historical Disney *hands down*! I love the nerdery in this so much 😍 😍 😍

  • @robinhahnsopran
    @robinhahnsopran 3 роки тому +17

    It is abolutely 100% not fair how ADORABLE you look in this! Like, HOW?

  • @tamisheiffer8568
    @tamisheiffer8568 3 роки тому +8

    I love that your videos explore techniques of other crafts in addition to sewing. I never would have learned about medieval leather shoe making, or pewter casting, or sail making otherwise. Not to mention the bustle-chair.

  • @judithcollins3744
    @judithcollins3744 3 роки тому +5

    One of our Queens in historic research of so many forgotten skills!!!

  • @pay1370
    @pay1370 3 роки тому +6

    i can't believe you made a whole ass sail, that's some dedication!

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell8631 3 роки тому +8

    Should have known there would be more than one porpoise to this video! ^*^
    Stunning look Madam! Huge congratulations

  • @New_Wave_Nancy
    @New_Wave_Nancy 3 роки тому +5

    Hardcore historical sewing: making a sail. I love the bad puns too.

  • @dovelyy
    @dovelyy 3 роки тому +12

    i can't believe you actually made a sail. i love this so much?? i thought you would just use a regular white-ish fabric and bundled them all up to recreate the look but you went above and beyond!! you did such a good job and you looked so good in it. this one is definitely my favorite of the disney recreations. you made something completely out of the ordinary ugh i just love it :))
    edit: also i love the puns *chef's kiss*

  • @jeniferc798
    @jeniferc798 3 роки тому +18

    Damn girl. When you learn to make a sail just to make a dress. You are on a whole new level!! It looks great!! 😻😻😻

  • @fiberterian
    @fiberterian 3 роки тому +37

    You and the sail look fantastic! The puns were the best! I'm always impressed by the amount of research you do.

  • @starwarssyl1177
    @starwarssyl1177 3 роки тому +10

    My first thought was this is a joke, how fun! It was fun, not a joke, and now I'm left wanting to sew a sail.

  • @createcraftcostume
    @createcraftcostume 3 роки тому +8

    Way to be the most unique historically accurate Disney costuming video I have ever seen. I now have the urge to go look at every other item drawn in Disney movies to help date their historical period. I didn't think anyone could make The Little Mermaid more interesting to me, but I'm glad I was wrong!

  • @paulak2128
    @paulak2128 3 роки тому +3

    As a (former) Sailmaker, I really appreciate the level of research and work gone into this. I remember when I learned how to stitch the rope to the edge, and I can confirm it isnt as easy as it may seem. Well done Morgan!

  • @rijgddurfncg
    @rijgddurfncg 3 роки тому +7

    This is so creative, unexpected, and fun. Somehow it has a sense of humor about the entire “historically accurate Disney” genre while also clearly taking it seriously!! Genuinely educational and also a real hoot. Thanks for sharing.

  • @melissat7307
    @melissat7307 3 роки тому +10

    I've loved all the costube Disney dresses, but I think this one is my favorite interpretation of the challenge. I like the way you see the world!

  • @p1xi342
    @p1xi342 3 роки тому +8

    Oml the outcome is SOO cute. But truly Morgan you need to do a jewelry haul because in most of the video I couldn’t help but stare at that necklace, earrings, and ring lol 😝.

  • @marthahawkinson-michau9611
    @marthahawkinson-michau9611 3 роки тому +1

    I stan. I love it that Morgan took the time to learn how to make an actual sail in order to make the sail “dress”.

  • @arianaarden
    @arianaarden 3 роки тому +8

    The level of research is so incredible oh my goodness - and I have never felt more akin to someone that Floor Sewing Morning 😅

  • @sharacasey4071
    @sharacasey4071 3 роки тому +6

    I haven’t seen her included in other costubers lists but Cat’s Costumery did a historical Jane from Tarzan dress recently!

  • @Anxiousbadger719
    @Anxiousbadger719 3 роки тому +6

    I love how out of the box this dress is. This is so cool

  • @AssassinofHighgarden
    @AssassinofHighgarden 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so delightfully giddy about this trend, and I love how this *actual sail* of a dress turned out (also I appreciate the nautical puns)!

  • @debra333
    @debra333 3 роки тому +5

    Hi, Morgan! It really did look like a real sail! And I love your helper!!💖

  • @leila_h_photography
    @leila_h_photography 3 роки тому +8

    This is SO cool!! The research and choice of dress just makes my lil nautical nerd heart sing! 😍😍
    The puns at the end are also very much * chef's kiss * 👌

  • @bandoheme
    @bandoheme 3 роки тому +3

    You did an amazing job! I started splicing ropes when I was in Boy Scouts and really enjoy having that skill though I rarely use it even though I’m a recreational sailor. Your splice looked great!! Kudos to you for not taking the easy way around and staying as authentic as possible. The grommets are brilliant! Super job all the way around!!

  • @Arwench
    @Arwench 3 роки тому +3

    The string of Little Mermaid specific puns at the end was everything.

  • @quycksylver4822
    @quycksylver4822 3 роки тому +2

    I love that instead of opting for the wedding dress or even the blue everyday dress, you went for the sail dress--and made an actual sail. That's awesome!

  • @katanabluebird
    @katanabluebird 3 роки тому +5

    Omg, Morgan made a video! So excited :) I never knew I wanted to learn about sail making and here I am.
    PS: Ariel's wedding dress is so painfully 80's I cannot unsee it every time I watch this movie with my daughter.

    • @anonomas6126
      @anonomas6126 2 роки тому

      It always reminds me of the mutton chop dresses like the Anne of Green Gables era.

  • @hedgerow.homestead
    @hedgerow.homestead 3 роки тому +3

    I love how outside of the box this is. Disney princess dress? Let’s make a sail! Love it!

  • @MissPoplarLeaf
    @MissPoplarLeaf 3 роки тому +1

    This is simultaneously such a hilarious concept for a video, spoofing the genre of historically accurate dress, but also taking it so seriously?? Amazing

  • @kimstaureanbutt
    @kimstaureanbutt 3 роки тому +2

    The sail looked awesome. Its not everyday someone decides to learn to make one, lol. Very cool video, thank you!

  • @Rosy.Cusson
    @Rosy.Cusson 3 роки тому +3

    Hi! I'm another professional tall ship sailor, and I wanted to tell you that you did a fantastic job! The sail sewing, grommets, and bolt rope all look great, and your choice of sources is on point as well (I'm a little biased as I started sailing on Lady Washington 16 years ago- seeing the sail plan up there made me smile). And I know from experience what a pain in the ass hemp line can be. Congrats on a job well done, and such a creative concept. I don't know if you've read Horatio Hornblower, but I personally would love to see a historically accurate Lady Barbara Wellesley look.

    • @hernameispekka8757
      @hernameispekka8757 3 роки тому +1

      I know nothing of sailing but I love how all these sailors and nautically interested people are loving this in the comments!

  • @tongtong8801
    @tongtong8801 3 роки тому +7

    Love the poses you have to make when sewing on the floor 😂

  • @rusted_ursa
    @rusted_ursa 3 роки тому +1

    Whoa, this was all over my reccomends last week, and I foolishly ignored it because I thought there was no way it was serious. But then Rachel and Karolina did their things, so I decided to check out the whole playlist. I am completely blown away by how seriously you took this. I kind of want to build a pirate-ship-themed playhouse with historical sails now.

  • @historiansrevolt4333
    @historiansrevolt4333 3 роки тому +1

    After many times talking to students about sailors palms, I now understand just how useful they would be!

  • @shannon9733
    @shannon9733 3 роки тому +3

    That sail looks really good! Next time the Jamestown ships sail, I'll snag some pictures for you.

  • @spacecase0
    @spacecase0 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely wonderful. And just when I think there's nothing new in sewing that someone could possibly come up with, you managed to come up with it

  • @Kelli.Hicks.5
    @Kelli.Hicks.5 3 роки тому +1

    The interconnected rope weaving was so satisfying. ➰⛵

  • @RosieP_2876
    @RosieP_2876 3 роки тому +1

    Just wanted to leave you a comment to say that you RULE big time. Making a historical accurate sail! Seriously? I rewatched your video with my 10yo and it was an awesome lesson in history. Thank you!

  • @priscillataggart9503
    @priscillataggart9503 3 роки тому +3

    As a Tallship sailor - I very much appreciate your splicing! And just in case you'd like to see one in action - the Tall Ship Lady Washington has a sprits'l as part of her head rig and I believe the Tall Ship Half Moon does as well.

  • @AlysianaHunter
    @AlysianaHunter 3 роки тому +3

    You are an absolute Gem. Who would have thought I would be learning seventeenth century sail making this fine day? You have probably inspired many a cosplay and have definitely caused much much joy.

  • @ceruleanskies001
    @ceruleanskies001 3 роки тому +1

    Can we take a moment to appreciate this spot-on version of the Rachel Maksy Floor Troll? Complete with using the foot pedal while on the floor? Bravo! (Also, I loved this take on a Disney recreation. Sails!)

  • @elskersten-vandijk7227
    @elskersten-vandijk7227 3 роки тому +2

    This made my day in so many ways, from the casual overengineering to to the under the sea puns to the genuinely interesting research and surprisingly flattering dress. Thank you miss Donner!