Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Red Queen: Patterns

My sister has decided (she thinks) that she wants to be the Queen of Hearts...so I am starting research just to see how much it will all cost and such. The closest pattern I've found so far is Simplicity 3782 for the bodice (the gold one):
I think it would be easy to change the sleeves slightly and I'll need to add the collar.

Another close pattern that would be cool is Simplicity 2589:

It needs a bit more adjusting but it's so beautiful. :) These patterns look like they will need correct undergarments so another option if she's not wanting to bother with all that is to use a simple pattern like McCall's 5954:


Definitely not nearly as cool but still could be adjusted to work. :)
I'm excited to get started on this project...but it might not be for a little while. But it's never too early to start researching!
I'm excited to see who Chelsea chooses to be. I'm half tempted to dress up too. :)

11 comments:

  1. If I could sew this would definitely be a Halloween costume option! AHHH! I just finished watching Little Dorrit on YouTube! I saw it a post forever ago on your blog about it and wanted to watch it for a long time and finally got around to it. It was brilliant! Why are Regency love stories always the best???

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  2. the dresses look great!
    she will be the most beautiful girl ever!!!

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  3. I think either costume would be lovely ;) I can't wait to see how it turns out!

    I was looking at the pics of Alice's dress. What patterns would you suggest for her dress? I couldn't really find something close to her costume.

    Thanks!

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  4. only half tempted? I'm tempted body and soul! I want so very bad to dress up in wonderland fashion... but alas..what will i wear?? it iis stressful being such a movie diva. hmm? Perhaps i will get out my book and look at all the characters..
    xoxoaimee

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  5. Chrissy, I'm glad you enjoyed Little Dorrit! I just finished watching it a second time and fell even more in love with it. Matthew McFadyen was wonderful...as was pretty much all the cast!

    Rachel, I'm working on finding patterns for Alice's dress. When I get them together I'll do a post about it. :)

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  6. Did you ever make the Red Queen gown for your sister? I used the Simplicity gown pattern for my daughter for her Queen Katharine of Aragon costume and it worked out beautifully. I didn't love the pattern but it worked. I am dying to see your sister's costume!

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  7. I nearly completed my Red Queen costume. It worked quiet well. You can see it soon here: http://www.sagenhafte-kleidung.de

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  8. I´ve done it, here it is:

    http://www.sagenhafte-kleidung.de/fantasy.htm

    It was really fun to make it. :)

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  9. Wow, your Red Queen costume turned out AMAZING. :) Thanks so much for sharing! You do such beautiful work!

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  10. Thanks! Your costumes are wonderful, too!

    The adresse changed a little bit, it´s :

    http://www.sagenhafte-kleidung.de/fantasy01.htm

    Soon there will be more photos, I will do some where I wearing it, with wig and full make up.

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  11. Oooh, I can't wait to see more pictures! :)

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