Making a Gown Inspired by Meg March from Greta Gerwig’s Little Women
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2020
- #ad Hooray, a ballgown making-of video inspired by Greta Gerwig’s Little Women!
Back in February, I was invited by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to take part in a fun project to celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig's Little Women on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. I've made a ball gown inspired by Meg March as depicted in the film, drawing inspiration from the Academy Award-winning costume design of Jacqueline Durran. Watch for a (mostly) step by step process of the making-of!
Be sure to check out the work of the other three "March Sisters" as well on their channels:
Dames a la Mode as Beth: • Little Women Inspired ...
Angela Clayton as Amy: • Making a 1860s Transfo...
Rachel Maksy as Jo: • Making a Jo March Cost...
Final photos by Amanda Tipton Photography
Jewelry by Dames a la Mode
Footwear by American Duchess
Wig by Custom Wig Co - Навчання та стиль
I'm still not over how STUNNING this is.
I love how simple it looks and wish that I had the patience to actually sew. But that gosh darn ADD just doesn't go well with big projects lol but it's so Meg.
I had the same reaction. Just stunning!
I know you, I watch a lot of your videos on sewing.
They really nailed the "casting" of this project!
Didn’t they just? I want to know who came up with the idea, and then who picked which person to do what, because they definitely deserve a raise! I cannot imagine a more perfect casting!
Am I the only one dreaming about a photoshoot with the four of them as the March sisters?
Or Emma Watson in the dress?
But unlikely to be her size.
That was so lovely 😍, and A MILLION thanks for adding all of the theater tips and tricks commentary!! So many cool things I had not thought of before.
I love that you put so much thoughtful consideration into this project - not just working hard to make it historically accurate, but thinking about the choices Meg would have made as a character had she had the freedom and budget to design her own beautiful gown. Magnifique!
Oh, a dress, that Meg would love, I think, and maybe a dress that Amy would envy.
Can't wait to drop the term "bertha" into my next costume chat with period film fans.
Amy would have cried for joy over this dress. I'm in aw of it's simple but stunning lines. You nailed it! Beautiful gown and beautiful lady.
So lovely. Too bad the movie didn't pay as much attention to the historical accuracy of the costumes. Academy award not withstanding, this project shows that by playing so loose with the design they really lost the potential to elevate it beyond merely being just a good film to the absolute definitive version.
I am not an historical anything; however, I absolutely agree with all you said. This was such a big night for all of them. But, to be fair, the gowns were lovely, but I'm on the fence whether -- solely on the basis of both, historical accuracy and staying true to the book, whether it deserved an Oscar in view of that year's competition. She is clearly a talented designer and put in many hours on this film.
Gorgeous gown, and great video! Can you please do a video on how on earth you can make an elliptical hoopskirt in three hours? Because it took me like over a week to make mine.
My husband & I made several wooden boats, I taught him in a way from making my own clothing patterns, it’s called lofting in boat building .Fun Fact. The first width of fabric was an ell. Thank you Ken Follet in “pillars of the earth series. I think that was the loom capacity of the time. The ell was originally the length from the elbow to the tip of one’s longest finger, about 24 inches, probably what Meg March bought. It was later replaced by the cloth-ell or "double ell". I am quite tall for my age group (62+) so I used upholstery fabrics to take advantage of 54-60” widths instead of spending so much on 45” fabric. Lots more choice now, thankfully
Lovely gown! I really appreciated your tips in here, like having extra long hanging straps on the skirt.
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Watching you drape is so inspiring! And, of course, the final gown is *stunning*
This is absolutely beautiful, and thank you so much for showing the guts! The mix of theatrical and historical techniques, especially the loops for hanging the skirt and the tip about sewing the side seams and waistband so they can easily be adjusted but still look finished and professional from the outside are so very practical and really inspiring for me.
Little Women is one of my all time favorite books (It is was sparked my love of reading at a young age). On my ever growing project list has been the idea to create a dress for each of the sisters, so this series tickles me dearly. Your gown is very Meg. I always planned to do her in blue, inspired by the afternoon dress she wears in the 90s film.
Gorgeous. You did such a detailed and well thought out job to taking Meg's character and bringing it to life.
The double piping is a lovely touch.
Absolutely beautiful. I thought I could sew......... but you run circles around me . Thank you for sharing this beautiful talents you have.
Legit started tearing up when you started spinning in the dress one minute in. Gorgeous.
I haven't yet seen the movie, but this absolutely suits the spirit of Meg. Spectacularly done
Thank you!
lovely!
I've seen this video probably more than I've seen any other video on youtube. It's so informative and your creation is simply incredible!!!
WOW. A true marvel. Looks like a historical reintepretation of Belle's ball gown!
Would love to see someone bring the book edition costumes to life. These are stunning though
This turned out so glorious! This is a style that looks especially lovely on you!
Cynthia this gown is simply stunning! Thank you for sharing your process
Love the double pipping and cartridge pleating
I would think of a lilac dress för Meg.
Lilac as the fabric she could not afford and sold to her friend so that her husband would have a warm coat.
Beautiful dress!
Ditto Rachel Maksy!!! Thank you for showing part of the draping process. I learned alot from watching...actually I learned good things from watching the whole process. I love those little tiny pleats that were sewn one by one to the bodice. Leaving the front unattached was something I never would have thought of and it was genius! Congratulations!
This was truly wonderful to watch. The way you put this gown together and describe each part is superb. You look so beautiful in this wonderful dress . I have watch all 4 of these '' little women'' dress videos now and I really couldn't pick a favourite. Well done .what a fantastic project!
Oh my word. How beautiful! Well done!
This is what I truly imagined Meg would look like in real life. This was exquisitely done.
Am not often speechless.
But just...wow.
This has a "Queen of England" vibe to it💙
Girl, I feel you. I have a long torso so if I want shirts long enough I have to buy tunic length. This was a gorgeous project!
Absolutely beautiful; very relaxing to watch. I taught pattern design and draping for many years. You're so talented, an inspiration.
I have cried watching all 4 videos - in the best way possible. Well done. So beautiful
This is one of my favorite dresses.
Beautiful workmanship.
You interpreted Meg so well with this dress. Just the dress I imagined she would dream of from her character. Amazed by your skill and eye for detail.
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Your video is very enjoyable to watch. What a fun project...thank you for sharing.
It's absolutely beautiful, the fabric with the trim is perfect, and a gorgeous shape. I really loved seeing the 'theater' tricks as well, especially on how to leave space for eventual altering! That really seems like a good thing to start incorporating more to ensure costumes can have a long life.
15:44 princess mode initiated
RainbowSprnklz 😂🎉 yessss
Wow, this dress is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!! 💕
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely stunning!
My ! That is stunning! So much work!
Simply stunning!
I enjoyed watching you hand-drape and work up patterns from Janet Arnold just as much as I enjoyed the stunning finished product. Can't wait to see more of your videos. Costume geeks, unite!
Gorgeous, so talented!
This is so beautiful !❤️
This gown is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
This is absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous!!!!
This is stunning! Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely gorgeous! !
Breathtaking!
Beautiful gown!!!!!
this is AMAZING! and it also reminds me so much of the dress in The King and I with Yule Brennan when he is twirling her around the room
Stunning, just stunning. You truly are amazing and gifted.
Absolutely beautiful!
Breathtaking!!
WOW! Just wow!
Such a stunning project. Your craftsmanship is #goals !
Thank you so much!
Incredible!
Just wow😍
Thank you for going into so much detail!
Absolutely stunning! 😍😍
Just beautiful!! Great details and fun lines!!
Just lovely!
Amazing! What a beautiful dress. So glad I found your channel.
That was just beautiful!! I love the design, the colors, and the sweet rose embellishments.
Stunning
You’re so incredibly talented. You always take my breath away. Your work is absolutely gorgeous!
It looks like a House or Worth level gown!
So gorgeous! And thanks for the view of the "guts" at the end!
Such a wonderful characterization on Meg!!! I love the hairpiece and how it ties so beautifully to the small details on the dress
Gorgeous!!
Beautiful!!
Now I want to make my own! So beautiful!!!! 💖💖💖
You did a lovely job! This is just beautiful! Well done!!!
Honestly in awe....✨
As always you knocked it out of the park with your creation! Great job!
How beautiful it turned out and how beautiful you look in it.
Absolutely stunning dress.
Stunning!!!!
What artistry in sewing! Your professional experience is quite evident. Beautiful!
Beautiful gown. I also love the hairdo and flower arrangement. Great job!!!
This dress is jaw dropping!!!! So beautiful ♡♡♡
The dress and you are perfection! Great job!
Very pretty! You made Meg's dreams come true. Amazed.
Very beautiful work and such a lovely dress 😍💕
Stunning dress!
This is heavenly!
Thanks for the inside view!! As a beginner in historical costumes, it helps a lot! 😍
Beautiful!
You and the exquisite dress are absolutely enchanting!
Thank you for this video
💜This is absolutely 💜FABULOUS 💜
Thank you!
Gorgeous! There is no other word. I also admire the theatrical costuming techniques used in the construction. And the wig is super nice!
This is a work of art,! it's fabulous, beautifully made and I enjoyed watching this very much, thank you.