Making a Gown Inspired by Meg March from Greta Gerwig’s Little Women
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 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 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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.
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.
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!
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.
Oh, a dress, that Meg would love, I think, and maybe a dress that Amy would envy.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Lovely gown! I really appreciated your tips in here, like having extra long hanging straps on the skirt.
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Absolutely beautiful. I thought I could sew......... but you run circles around me . Thank you for sharing this beautiful talents you have.
lovely!
The double piping is a lovely touch.
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.
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!!!
I haven't yet seen the movie, but this absolutely suits the spirit of Meg. Spectacularly done
Thank you!
Would love to see someone bring the book edition costumes to life. These are stunning though
Legit started tearing up when you started spinning in the dress one minute in. Gorgeous.
WOW. A true marvel. Looks like a historical reintepretation of Belle's ball gown!
Love the double pipping and cartridge pleating
This is one of my favorite dresses.
This is what I truly imagined Meg would look like in real life. This was exquisitely done.
This turned out so glorious! This is a style that looks especially lovely on you!
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 has a "Queen of England" vibe to it💙
Oh my word. How beautiful! Well done!
Cynthia this gown is simply stunning! Thank you for sharing your process
Your video is very enjoyable to watch. What a fun project...thank you for sharing.
Am not often speechless.
But just...wow.
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!
Stunning
This is so beautiful !❤️
Wow, this dress is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!! 💕
Thank you! 😊
Absolutely stunning!
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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Gorgeous, so talented!
This is absolutely beautiful!
Simply stunning!
This gown is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Stunning, just stunning. You truly are amazing and gifted.
This is stunning! Absolutely stunning!
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!
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!
I have cried watching all 4 videos - in the best way possible. Well done. So beautiful
Now I want to make my own! So beautiful!!!! 💖💖💖
You’re so incredibly talented. You always take my breath away. Your work is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you for going into so much detail!
This is simply gorgeous!!!! One day I hope I can make something like this!!!
Absolutely gorgeous! !
WOW! Just wow!
Such a stunning project. Your craftsmanship is #goals !
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautiful!
Just beautiful!! Great details and fun lines!!
Incredible!
You did a lovely job! This is just beautiful! Well done!!!
You and the exquisite dress are absolutely enchanting!
Breathtaking!!
Gorgeous!!!!
Breathtaking!
How beautiful it turned out and how beautiful you look in it.
This came out stunning
Your dress is simply gorgeous!!
Beautiful gown!!!!!
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.
So gorgeous! And thanks for the view of the "guts" at the end!
As always you knocked it out of the park with your creation! Great job!
So beautiful! Love the sheen
Absolutely stunning! 😍😍
Honestly in awe....✨
That was just beautiful!! I love the design, the colors, and the sweet rose embellishments.
This is beautiful!
Absolutely stunning dress.
Beautiful gown. I also love the hairdo and flower arrangement. Great job!!!
The dress and you are perfection! Great job!
So pretty wow! you have such a talent
This is GORGEOUS I'm - I wasn't *prepared*
Such a wonderful characterization on Meg!!! I love the hairpiece and how it ties so beautifully to the small details on the dress
I love this video. Absolutely marvelous. I've learned a few things while watching. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful; very relaxing to watch. I taught pattern design and draping for many years. You're so talented, an inspiration.
Wow, I adore your gown and I found your video super interesting and educational! It reminded me very much of what I learned in an internship with a theatrical costume designer last year. Thank you for this video! 🌸
What a stunning dress and you wear it well . You look truly beautiful .
Thanks for the inside view!! As a beginner in historical costumes, it helps a lot! 😍
Just wow😍
Your dress is stunning, love the butter color
The colour palette you chose is beautiful
💜This is absolutely 💜FABULOUS 💜
Thank you!
This is so amazing! Stunning! I love it!
This is a work of art,! it's fabulous, beautifully made and I enjoyed watching this very much, thank you.
Just lovely!
My ! That is stunning! So much work!
Stunning!!!!
Gorgeous!
This is heavenly!