Costume Description: My 1740s Elizabeth Swann is almost
entirely hand sewn with historical materials and historical construction
methods from the outside in, starting from the shift, stays, panniers, under
petticoat, matelassé outer petticoat, to the silk pleated-back English gown. I
aimed to maintain Penny Rose’s recognizable costume design from Pirates of the
Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, but with elements changed to be more
historical. For example, I replaced Elizabeth’s bow trim with
handwoven 18th century fly trim and added separate winged cuffs instead of the
original gathered sleeve ends. I also added hidden elements such as 18th
century garters (often embroidered with phrases).
Bio: Adrienne is a costumer, designer, cosplayer, leatherworker,
embroiderer, and maker inspired by historical and fantasy.
If anyone is looking for screen accurate fabric for Claire’s robe a la piemontaise in Season 2, it’s Dedar Pure Damask in colorway #12. Thanks to Terry pointing it out on Twitter!
Um, so I won the craftsmanship award for the novice category at Silicon Valley Comic Con today!! Ahhh. Stay tuned, I’ll be working on a few posts detailing my costume.
Don’t mind me. I’m just drooling over all these beautiful costumes that Terry Dresbach and team have created for Outlander. Mostly from scratch. For excellent behind the scenes readings on how costume design for a television series works (historical accuracy vs. storytelling vs. what producers/directors/audiences want), go read Terry’s blog.
My first ever collection on the @fastcal runway last night. Inspired by 18th century court dresses. #fashiondesign #fashion #historicalfashion #brocade #chiffon photos by @jon_yeung
An Original Design crafted by Sarah Kruger (@queenofthefrostborn) “The Frostborn are a people, beings made of that frost, that fog, that cold and mystery. Their queen is strong as ice, and just as beautiful. Astra. As her story came to me, playing out in my head, I knew that I had to make her real.”
An Original Design by Mandy Pursey, with Ryan Pursey (@bethesparkcosplay) “Growing up as an arm amputee, I dreamed of the day when fairy tales would include characters who looked like me too! I came up with the idea of Cinderella trading out her glass slippers for a glass arm, and set to work making this story come to life.”
Made by Frank P. (@franklybuilt) “My late father took me to see the first Iron man in 2008 when I was about 16 years old and ever since then I’ve been hooked on the MCU and specifically Iron Man. I always dreamed of having my own armor. I mean what kid wouldn’t? But it was always this impractical goal and I had no idea how to use EVA foam or Papercraft. Years went by and eventually, I felt it was time to try my hand at a Cosplay after watching Avengers Endgame and being blown away with the MK85 Armor! It was time to make my first Cosplay. Enter 3D Printing.”
Designed and made by Breanne Cremean (@thegeekstresscos) “Ack! is a part of an amnesia Dungeons and Dragons campaign and has no memory of her past. She chose her name because it’s the first sound she can remember anyone making in reference to her.”
Made by Birdy Cosplay (@birdy-cosplay) “Costume is made by me, the only purchased parts are the yellow wing parts (I ordered them already in this shape) and the wig (I styled it myself, but bought the base from Arda Wigs). It was my biggest project so far and it took around 9 months with some short breaks to complete it.”
Crafted by Daniella Lo Presti (@ksfabricartist) “I created this costume in order to bring to life this character in a realistic way. To replicate the skirt embroidery I deconstructed and pieced back together with different types of lace and I used several layers of cloth so that, when twirling, the gown would open up like a flower. Indeed, in Fate Zero, Arturia is described as being the flower of the battlefields.”
Consisting of assorted recreations, from Noe Ernesto Cruz Vargas (@lobisonx9) “In this video, I show most of the cosplay that I have done for several years, in the pure gamer style. It has been a lot of creative work, use of many materials and hours and hours of work. We have an altruistic group in Mexico, we visit children’s hospitals, orphanages, children with cancer, etc.”
Crafted by Liz Gatouco (@cosbrarian) “I built the wig and dress from scratch, using second-hand materials to contribute to Sally’s “Ragdoll” persona. I used scraps from tablecloths, pajamas and clothes, upholstery samples, and even the yarn was sourced second hand.”
Adrienne C. (@waxsealedcostumes) 1740’s Elizabeth Swan, from Pirates of the Caribbean “My 1740s Elizabeth Swann is almost entirely hand sewn with historical materials and historical construction methods from the outside in, starting from the shift, stays, panniers, under petticoat, matelassé outer petticoat, to the silk pleated-back English gown.”
Jennifer Yi (@kaiweevil) Keesha’s Hungry, from Star Wars “Her eyes are made from dyed round plastic and her mouth, nose, and teeth from painted sculpy. Ears are cut sheets of foam and everything is covered with fur. Cowl is pigskin laced with leather and I used some bones, feathers, and teeth I had lying around for decoration. Hands and feet are modified Yoda hands.”
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Masquerade Costume Contest! Your sewing and sculpting and hemming and hawing paid off brilliantly. If you’re curious about their prizes, you can read all about ‘em over here.
To all the participants: Thank you for making @comicconathome such an exceptional experience for every Comic-Con fan out there. We see you and we appreciate you.
