Finally...

Costumers Guide put up photos of the Duchess gown I've been in love with since I first saw the film in cinema.

I LOVE how the stripes are in the back...looks amazing! :)

Looks like it closes with hooks and eyes in the front:

Lovely hand top stitching! (Click on the picture for larger image)
*sigh*...I have fabric to start a dress inspired by this one but it isn't striped so I wont get to do the cool back. I think it will be lovely though...I need to get going on that! But my sewing room is in desperate need of some organization I think before I start any more projects.

Summer Sewing List

Here are a few things I'm planning out to work on this summer. But I may change my mind at any moment and add or take away from the list. This is just an idea of what I'm working on in my mind. :)

The beautiful pink and yellow dress from Marie Antoinette:

I've got the underskirt fabric but I still need to find the perfect fabric for the bodice. I also might need to find a better pattern. The one I have is too small for me so I'm not sure if I want to bother sizing it up or not.

The black and white dress from The Duchess:

I'm working on a dress inspired by this, it's not exactly like it, but still Duchess worthy! ;)

Titanic Jump dress:

This has been an ongoing project which may take me a long time to complete. I made a really rushed version of this once but it didn't work so I'm going to take it apart and start over. I also decided I think I want to be a crazy and go all out and completely bead the bodice because I just love that part of the original. I'm currently working on making the hand beaded trim. I'm thinking of starting all over from scratch and using the fabric from this dress to make my Moulin Rouge bodice.

Here is my rugged unfinished first attempt:

Elizabeth Swann Underpinnings:

I'm half way on my corset! I really need to get that out and finish it. Now that I'm done with some of my custom orders maybe I can. :) I'm also planning on making panniers and they will all work under my Marie and Duchess dresses as well.

Will Turner pirate costume:
Yay! I'm so excited about this one! I have almost everything I need to make it now except buttons for the coat and vest. But I have vest fabric and a second hand leather coat I'm remaking into a piratey coat. I still need to buy fabric for his pants though.

If only I could get some of those boots.....:)

Okay...that's all I'll list for now. These are my HOPES of what to work on. We'll see how far I get.

And the Oscar for Best Costume Design goes to.....

THE DUCHESS

Indeed. :) I'm thrilled...although all the nominations were stunning this year!

More on the Oscars later hopefully, but for now I must go to bed. Hope you were able to watch them! Hugh Jackman was amazing! But...like I said, more on that later, I must be off to bed! :)

Now on DVD

THE DUCHESS

(I must confess I rather like these big wigs. :) I think they're awesome!)

Sorry there has been so much movie posting and so little of my actual projects. I will get back to sewing soon as the Holidays are almost over. I haven't stopped dreaming up projects! I've been doing a lot of costume sketching in my sketchbook, so the ideas are there. :) But you can't see them until later. ;)Well...a note of excitement! The Duchess came out on DVD today! My sister rented it and I've just finished watching it with my family. Not quite as epic as in the theater but I still loved it and could eat up every costume.

Now I REALLY can't wait to start my Dutchess gown! I need to finish a few other projects first though and probably make some panniers. I shall try to be patient.

For now...I shall enjoy the DVD for the few days we have it and try to content myself with sketches and reasearch.

Oh, and in case no one has seen it, I posted pictures of the Crusoe Pirate necklace I made to go with my dad's pirate costume for Christmas at Pemberley Couture. :)

Hope you all are enjoying the Holidays!

A Peek...

At what I'm thinking so far for my "Duchess" inspired dress. :)

The Duchess

I went to see The Duchess with my mom and sister today....ooh....it was so beautiful. The filming, the scenery, the soundtrack...but mostly, the costumes! I just loved every one that came on. I kept nudging my mom and saying "Oooh, I love that dress!"

So, I have the perfect fabric and I'm going to start making a dress based on this dress:

I love it. I wish I could find better pictures of it online, it's so gorgeous in the film!

Lots of notes to follow....:)

NOTE: I would not recommend this movie for everyone as it does have some offensive content. It is rated PG-13 for a reason! Check out the review here, if your concerned.