Maid Marian

One of my goals in the new year is to finish up some projects that have already been started. One that has been in progress for a few months is my replica of this dress Maid Marian wears in the BBC Robin Hood series.

Today I got most of the front and back sewn together except for side seams and started on the beading.
I'm going a lot lighter on the beading as I don't have as much time to invest in it but here it is so far:
It's good to be back to sewing again. :) Feels good to be getting somewhere on a projects as well. :)

Robin Hood

I finally got to see the new Robin Hood the other night! As soon as it started I regretted not getting out my Medieval costume to work on because it was so inspiring. So I confess, I missed part of the movie while I went and gathered my sewing. ;)
The costumes were GORGEOUS. I feel like it's been ages since I've watched a costume film and this movie was like a breath of fresh air with all the beautiful Medieval costumes.

Cate Blanchett was wonderful as Maid Marion and her costumes were so beautiful.

Robin Hood's costumes were really awesome too....I may have to continue my Robin Hood costume studies after I finish the BBC costume studies. :)

Just look at Robin's sleeve....sooo amazing. :)

Are you inspired yet? :)

Inspired...

It has been far too long since we've talked about Robin Hood. One of these days I'll get around to doing more Robin Hood costume studies, but in the meantime...check out this amazing Robin Hood Tunic my friend Heidi made. I want one! Makes me want to finish up my Maid Marian costume. Maybe in August? :)
Hope your all having a lovely weekend!
~Anna Kristine

More Robin Hood Photos

Here are some more photos from the upcoming Robin Hood movie. I think the costumes look amazing! I love this dress Maid Marian is wearing, it looks like a skirt either over a dress or shirt and a corset on top. I think it's so pretty! I can't wait to see more close up photos of it.

I love these costumes...they look very Sherwood, I think.

And I've always had a thing for flags so I just loved all of these:

What do you all think so far? I'm looking forward to seeing Matthew MacFadyen as the Sheriff of Nottingham. I haven't found any good pictures yet but once I do I'll share. :)

BBC Characters Costume Study Season 2 Part 2 - Much

Much Costume Study

Robin Hood Season 2

Much's costume in Season 2 hasn't changed a ton from Season 1 except that he's traded in his crocheted jumper for Robin's waistcoat and he has a much simpler scarf. I love this look of Much's. And I think it's cute that he wears Robin's hand-me-downs. :)

Shirt and Waistcoat:

Much's shirt looks different from the one he wears in Season 1. It looks like a henley style shirt made of linen or something. The waistcoat is the same on Robin wore in season 1. It looks like it's made out of some sort of tapestry fabric and it laces up at the sides. There is brownish trim around the arm holes and neckline.

Hat and Scarf

Much still wears the same hat which looks as though it's a piece of knit fabric sewn in a tube with a criss cross seam on the top. He now only wears one scarf which he might have had from season 1.

Cape

Much's cape appears to be the same as he wore in Season 1 only now it has a hood. It might be a different cape with the same buckle from his cape/satchel.

Coat

His coat is the same, made of what could be leather or oilcloth. Silver studs around the shoulder seams and edges.

War paint, leaves, and netting work great if you want to hide in the forest...

And that's it for Much in Season 2! Hopefully I didn't miss anything. There isn't a lot to say as most of what he's wearing is the same as Season 1. But it's fun to see his subtle changes. If you would like to see the images larger just click on them. I thought it would be nicer to upload the pictures small so it doesn't take so long to see everything. I might fix the older costume studies by reloading the photos smaller one of these days when I have time.

Hope you all have a splendid week!

A sneak peek at Maid Marian

I saw the trailer to the new Robin Hood at the theater yesterday...it looks a lot like Gladiator, pretty violent. So I don't think I'll be seeing it in the theater. I can't handle much gore on the big screen, I'll probably wait and watch it when it comes out on DVD. But the costumes do seem pretty awesome! Check out Maid Marian:

I can't wait to see more of her costumes. I think this blue dress is really lovely. It looks quite peasant-ish. I'm curious if she's going to be a peasant or if here she's just dressed that way to blend in. Either way I'm sure her wardrobe will be lovely. :) What do you guys think?

Maid Marian Fashion Event

I'm so excited about Amanda Beth Flynn's upcoming online event Maid Marian's Wardrobe. Click on the image above or the link I've added to the side of my blog for more info.

I'm such a Maid Marian (and Robin) fan...I'm super excited for this! It's also reminded me that I'm way behind on my Robin Hood costume studies. I'll get back onto that soon.

Anyway...I hope you all can participate!
~Anna Kristine

BBC Character Costume Study Season 2 Part 1- Carter

Carter Costume Study

Robin Hood Season 2

I thought I'd start of my Season 2 costume studies with Carter because I think his costume is pretty awesome...however if you haven't seen Season 2 and don't want any spoilers then you might not want to go any further as some pictures might give some things away about Carter's character. I've cropped most images though to help not give everything away. ;) But I just wanted to warn you...

Main Outfit

Carter wears a chain mail shirt with a black jerkin over it. The jerkin has leather strips across the front that buckle in the center front:

Chain mail bunches out around his neck over his tunic...perhaps this is a hood?

I couldn't find a very good picture of the back but it looks like it's the same as the front with the leather strips minus the buckles:

Black trouser and knee high boots:

Strip of fabric for a gag:

Gag about his neck:

Holy Land Soldier

Tunic made of what looks like linen or some natural fiber. Whatever it is it's awesome and lays beautifully! The England cross is on the front of his long tunic and the royal symbol patch is on the left side of his chest:

Tunic splits in front (and probably back) for ease in walking and riding: (oh and fighting!)

Cape closes with twisted cording attached with little bits of leather that form a loop:

Cape is really long:

England cross is also on the left side of his cape:

Hood drapes down into a full point and you can see his chain mail hood coming out over it:

Here you can see chain mail sleeves under his tunic:

And that's it for Carter...short and sweet but I think his costumes are awesome! Now I've got to decide who to do next... Season 2 is going to be fun! I love this season. :)