This was a lovely project, and such an interesting interpretation of the traditional Russian court dress. I greatly appreciate that you put thought into the fabric choice and explained why you went for the lighter options. Definitely a good choice, even if it's not the traditional velvet (I saw a less than professional comment on your work mentioning that. Well, it was downright rude, and completely uncalled for!) Costuming is not always the same as historical reproduction/historically correct, especially when it's a fairytale brought to the far away stage, and not a movie with lots of closeups of the actors. I've worked with theatres myself, and your design choices and considerations for the wellbeing of your actor fits in just fine. Thanks for sharing. I hope to see more from you.
Very well said!! I remember a video Bernadette Banner did on the costumes of Hamilton; talking about how they were not wholly authentic to the time, but they preserved the silhouette of the era and allowed for the versatility of movement and character shifting on stage. Costumers have the delicate tight-rope walk of recreating history while making it functional on stage. I love every aspect of this project! The image of the Tsarina is pristine; especially the attention to details such as the star of Catherine and sash, and the use of embellished trim to give a look of bejeweled elegance. Annie Wilkinson, you are an artist and I am so glad to have stumbled upon this video!
This is so beautiful. I think that the dressmaker of the costuming should always have at least some creative input. I love it and the fact you took the actor in mind makes it more lovey. The actors job is to create the role and make it believable. This gown is just stunning. Any lady should be honored to wear such a masterpiece. I loved the video and can’t wait to see another stunning project!
I think I was born in the wrong era. I love the dresses. I was a Tom boy when I was younger. Now I love the romantic lace and the tradition. Thank you for sharing.💛
That was very beautiful, and the color you chose is very striking, indeed. The gown would have really benefitted from a more opulent setting for a photo shoot, IMHO. Anyways, very very lovely work. Thank you for sharing 💐
Gosh that part at the end where you got to spin around and show how whimsical everything is! It’s so beautiful and a really nice stage interpretation of historical dress
A very sensible solution for a stage version of historical dress. It is a huge challenge to try to recreate the sense of a period without being burdened by the actual costume especially in this particular instance were the formal Russian court dress of the period was so constricting and the considerable difficulty in maneuvering the sheer amount of yardage of velvet or cloth of silver with all the metal thread embroidery not to mention the weight of the jewels as well would have most likely crippled the actress on stage.
I read in "The Romanovs" that Alix of Hesse & by Rhine was found in tears after her marriage to Tsar Nicholas II. She was wearing traditional apparel for an Empress, and she complained that her costume was too heavy -- that she could not move in it. Marie of Hesse & by Rhine made the same comment about 50 years earlier, so it's a good thing that you adapted your dress with lighter materials for actors on stage!
I plan on making a few Russian court gowns inspired by the movie Anastasia, the musical Anastasia, and the House Of Worth’s circa 1888 which is made of lush velvet and silk moire which really is an inspiration to other styles of Russian Court Dress.
In fact, Peter the Great set the fashion, and the style of dresses is not only European style, but also ancient Russian. Such as a cutout on the sleeves, a ribbon over the shoulder (which Russian graduates wear every year), a veil attached to the kokoshniks. Similar clothes were worn in ancient Russia when the first Rurik came from Novgorod
when I see these beautiful gowns part of me wants to see the monarchy restored just to see people wearing these sort of things but then again I doubt they’d actually wear them nowadays. Also no need for a monarchy either
I think we should bring back fancy dress parties and balls. Imagine with all the different things in history to take inspiration from, and the less strict social rules and more affordable colors how beautiful the gowns could be
It turned out wonderful. I was wondering if you had any information on the hanging sleeves. I have noticed that they are always incorporated into the design of Russian court dresses.
You look divine in this costume, what a wonderful look into the world of stage costumes and period accuracy. Grand duchess anastasia is my halloween costume this year! I cannot wait to look as brrath taking as you
as a theater kid i'm watching the dressing and trying to figure out how they would do a quick change in that, but as someone into historical fashion this is really really cool! nice work!
Great work, though I’m pretty sure every petticoat layer goes on top of the corset. It’s for the wearer’s comfort so that there are no skirt waist bands or strings causing discomfort long term. The corset should absorb the pressure.
Theres always a under layer under the corset. Think of the under layer for the corset under garments. The corset goes on top of the undergarments, the the rest of the dress hoes over the corset. The corset is there to help you wear more than a few layers without much discomfort. But yes, the corset takes most of the pressure off the body.
@PI for Breakfast: I used to think that once upon a time; Then I learned from watching the RUclips videos of a well known Historical costumer-- Bernadette Banner-- that indeed the corset always goes OVER the chemise (undergarment). The muslin Chemise, which attracted body perspiration was easier to wash (and replace) than the corset. The Period Piece movies often get this wrong. I highly recommend checking out Bernadette's YT channel. I've learned so much from her.
@@grottoserpentina9342 I think you’re misunderstanding something I said. Petticoats are the skirts, not the chemise or shift. I don’t know of any shift that has a waist band or strings at the waist to cause discomfort. In the video, she puts the skirt (petticoat) before the corset.
@@hotjanuary Mea Culpa!!! You're right, of course,: I get used to reading peoples comments that the corset should go against the bare skin. So I read too fast. My bad. Yes, the Petticoats, not the shift. Again you are so right!!!
@@grottoserpentina9342 @Pi for breakfast I take a certain pleasure in people disagreeing politely online and then explaining themselves and realising they agree. So your exchange is just the sort of thing I love to see.
Something I’ve notice in both French and Russian royal family. They weren’t hated due to what the did, but what they didn’t do. They didn’t know why their people are mad and struggling, they didn’t bother to learn what they could to help. They just assume their subjects lived like that for whatever reasons. Look at Empress Sissi and Queen Victoria. They actually met their people and did things for them.king George, before he went mad, embellished slavery before America did
7:32 This picture here is a nice juxtaposition of two completely different eras of women's professional dress. What I'm looking at hit me like a stream truck and is amazing to think about in the context of dress history.
This is amazing! Fantastic and thorough video. I was having trouble finding information on the dressings so the process for that was valuable too. Thank you for sharing!
You did a fantastic job. A lot of time and talent went into making this! Ignore the hateful comment by that bored costume maker who decided to criticize rather than offer tips. I guarantee his high school works wouldn’t hold up to his own hateful scrutiny either. You did wonderfully and you should be proud of yourself!!
@@anniewilkinson7760 Thank you for answering! It looked so good, I thought it was from a specific Era! :)) Well then I have to search what kind of corsets they wore under these dresses!
Да только вот я ожидала что покажут наряд как у Анастасии из мультфильма а в итоге совсем другой расцветки платье 👗 и кокошника нет под стать платью! ☝️
Красивая интерпретация костюма. Соглашусь, что реконструкция и авторский костюм- вещи совершенно разные. Поэтому могу сказать, что это получилось красиво))
La trasformazione della modella da " persona normale " a una figura storica di rappresentanza è incredibile. Stupefacente. Mi permetto di consigliare , per un effetto finale ancora più incisivo , di completare il tutto con la tipica acconciatura russa. Complimenti per il lavoro e l effetto ottenuto.
Beautiful dress. Since I didn't see any sort of drawers, did the wearer have anything under the chemise to prevent "chub-rub"? And who was the person helping her get dressed?
This is absolutely beautiful! Such an inspiration to many. If you wouldn't mind, I had a question regarding the edict that Tsar Nickolas 1 put into place. I've been looking for an article about it but can seem to find any. Could you possibly share a link with me regarding that topic? Thank you and wonderful work!
It's admirable that the designer paid attention to the inner layers that were never to be seen such a corset. Although some of the design choices seem impractical for a stage production, including laced up details and the amount of layers which would require too much time for changes, the construction of the outer gown was very well done. I'm not a fan of the blue, but it's not always easy designing withing the parameters given by directors and production teams.
Hey, I'm super-late to the soiree commenting, but I happen to be making a Russian Court Gown themed as Snegurochka/The Russian Snow Maiden. I found your video and I've been pouring over it watching you make the cuts as I cannot for the life of me find a pattern anywhere! Do you happen to have one, and if yes, could I trouble you for a copy? Or kindly tell me where you found yours? I'm to the point of cosplayer tricks with cling-wrap and sharpies trying to make a pattern the hard way as Etsy came up short... believe it or not!
Hi! So I had to make my own pattern for the class I was taking, but I would recommend using Simplicity Pattern 1728. The bodice and skirt are pretty similar to what I made, you would just need to figure out the sleeves on your own. Mine weren't quite the right shape or length, so I'd look up some better examples to copy from the MET or V&A online archives. I hope this helps! :)
That’s so pretty! 😍 But if I’m being honest, I couldn’t stand having to wear such things. Even my wedding dress wasn’t this fancy. Give me blue jeans/ slacks and blouses over fancy duds like this any day. 🤣
Yeah, so, lovely dress and all but let's not forget that the Tsarina Alexandra was not a tragic figure and neither was Nicholas II. Both were virulent dictatorial anti-semites who were personally responsible for pogroms and there is no saying in good conscience that she was hated for being "shy." She literally made lists of officials she thought were Jewish in order to get Nicholas to dismiss them and prayed to God that a general who defied him would be stricken with cancer. What happened to her children was tragic because children are always innocent, but she was an actual real life monster who contributed to the violent hatred of an already persecuted minority group.
The colours you chose are really pretty and its looks really pretty. I really appreciate how you tried to stay as historical accurate as you could. Especially with the undergarments which are misrespresented in almost every fucking movie. The only issues i have is that it would have made it even prettier if it had more structure and therefore support. The corset is a bit poorly made. YES i do know corsetry is really hard yet what you gave the model didnt fit her. Her bust wasn't supported correctly it was way to small up there and it colapses at her waist which might be the result of it just being porpotionwise not adjusted to her body. If it were it wouldn't have made it an issue for her to dance in a full boned corset (cause historically a stay, later corset, was just for support of the bust and the extremely heavy dresses). I would recommend looking into historical corsetry to learn for the future. The other issue is the wrinkly bodice. The dress is heavy in the back and at the sleeves and everything is pulled down. So most of the dresses weight (eventho you tried to make it as light as possible) is at her shoulders, so the corset is just there for nothing. The bodice is lacking structure, like really stiff and heavy fabric and boning. That way you avoid wrinkles and folding and especially shoulderpain. That being said , and i hope you take it as an advice and not an insult because i can see how much fun you have and i hope you keep doing and improving :) best of luck!!!
Thank you! I absolutely agree with what you're saying and really appreciate the help! It was my first time making a corset and I was required to do it without any kind of pattern, so I know it does leave a lot to be desired. I'm excited to try again soon and get the structural support better next time! I will say, one reason the corset didn't fit the model very well, especially at the bust, is because she is a much bigger person than the actress it was made for. However, because the actress lives a very long ways away from me and this project was done during the pandemic, my sister was the only person available to step in and put it on so I could get some documentation of the project.
@@anniewilkinson7760 thanks for clearing that up :D and big thanks to your sister for actually getting herself in a too small corset for her. That probably didn't feel as great as it could have. But that known its still a quiet good corset for a beginner, but you have quiet the room to improve not gonna lie. It might help to look into the following yt women: Morgen Donner (she has 3 videos on how to get a pattern from a book or if you are like me and found a book online and have a screenshot XD, also how to make a mock up and then finishing the actual garment) and Bernadette Banner (i hope i have her name right) is the other one, she is a fashion historian and explains quiet a lot of things about general historical fashion. Also if you need old patterns i have some on hand one that i already tried out and one that i am currently working on, so feel free to ask i'll gladly send them to you.
The actress who wore the dress did have a period appropriate hair style and crown for the live production on stage. This video was made to focus on the gown itself. The model wearing it did not have the necessary hair length to do it properly.
It was my first attempt as a student and was made with a low budget for a high-school theatre production. I would like to make a more professional version with a higher budget in the future. Have you made any Russian Court dress costumes? If you have any tips, I'd love to hear them!
Never, ever use modern material for historic dressmaking. A lot of work, totally in vain. Even the seams, at the hem and the vertical ones are made badly.i Sewing some cheap "bling" (although it might have been quite expensive at the store) on a bumpy skirt with a SEWING MACHINE... GIRLS! Try another job or better get married. POOR!
you have no understanding of what theatrical costuming must do... it has very different needs to "historical" recreation, and if you had been listening you would have heard that this is for someone who has to dance in a modern musical, not attend a court function in St. Petersburg
@@kidmohair8151 I did historic costumes for ballet and musical. Male and female parts. Not only design them, but also surveying the work of the VERY EXPIERIENCED Ateliers in the different Theaters I was lucky to work! None of these PRECIOUS seamstresses, I still bow to, would have dared to punch one material on another with a machine, by the way I watched in this clip. And be sure, I listened! Otherwise one won't get the informations one depends on, ESPECIALLY IN THIS JOB! Good Luck to you and these girls anyway.
@@hansmiller664 I apologize Mr Miller...by historic, do you mean costumes that are meant to recreate historic productions, say, Diaghelev's 1913 the Rite of Spring? then using period methods and fabrics make sense, if the money is there to support it. These young ladies are working, I assume, on a budget and as such do not have the luxuries that more money would allow. I, too spent my working life in theatres from small to large, and I assure you that even in the larger companies, with bigger budgets, corners are cut to accommodate movement and monetary restraints.
@@kidmohair8151 You got it! Well, I assume, that it's also for me to apologize, but I am very aware of youngsters, who declare themselves as finished and experienced "STARDESIGNERS", which isnt possible by logic. 45 years ago, I was quite similar. The world was mine, went to Paris showing my drawings to each and every Theater that opened the costume department office. During my apprenticeship! Which was quite tougher and surely better, than what young people get nowadays. I learned old tecniques. Later I succeeded in Theatre, Opera and MUSICAL, which was one of the best and LEARNING time in my whole life. Not only professional, but to be a GIPSY with that cast was an honour to me. Didn't mean it harshly, but I DID WANT to shock these Girls on purpose, to make them know, that it is one of the hardest and toughest professions you can get into. But I still consider this video as poor (I do beg your pardon), because they made the presentation a DRAMA every schoolgirl falls for. Either you present the final result as a DREAM, (what we are working for, to present Illusions and get paid for...), or you concentrate on a firmly informative, skill explaining video. Now, to finish this, as I said, GOOD LUCK! And, most important, make good considerations, WHAT to post, WHERE, to WHOM! You'll never know, if a certain clip, for example shows up exactly to the Theatre or Film Company you want to join into. And Heaven help you, if they start chatting in their own Producers Snakepit! And therefore again, GOOD LUCK!
@@kidmohair8151 Diaghilev's Costumes in 1911 - 1913 have been the outcome of Art on stage. Figure out Eleonora Duse, Tilla Durieux, Actresses at time... We should talk...
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This was a lovely project, and such an interesting interpretation of the traditional Russian court dress.
I greatly appreciate that you put thought into the fabric choice and explained why you went for the lighter options. Definitely a good choice, even if it's not the traditional velvet (I saw a less than professional comment on your work mentioning that. Well, it was downright rude, and completely uncalled for!) Costuming is not always the same as historical reproduction/historically correct, especially when it's a fairytale brought to the far away stage, and not a movie with lots of closeups of the actors. I've worked with theatres myself, and your design choices and considerations for the wellbeing of your actor fits in just fine.
Thanks for sharing. I hope to see more from you.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment, observations, and support!
Very well said!! I remember a video Bernadette Banner did on the costumes of Hamilton; talking about how they were not wholly authentic to the time, but they preserved the silhouette of the era and allowed for the versatility of movement and character shifting on stage. Costumers have the delicate tight-rope walk of recreating history while making it functional on stage. I love every aspect of this project! The image of the Tsarina is pristine; especially the attention to details such as the star of Catherine and sash, and the use of embellished trim to give a look of bejeweled elegance. Annie Wilkinson, you are an artist and I am so glad to have stumbled upon this video!
@@trenae77 That's so sweet of you! Thank you!!!
Can't tell who or what is more beautiful: the actress or the dress. Both are stunning!
Beautiful! The lighter fabrics and the colour choices are just perfect for staging. I can imagine this piece looking ghostly and ethereal on stage.
This is absolutely stunning on camera! I can only imagine how it must look onstage!
This is so beautiful. I think that the dressmaker of the costuming should always have at least some creative input. I love it and the fact you took the actor in mind makes it more lovey. The actors job is to create the role and make it believable. This gown is just stunning. Any lady should be honored to wear such a masterpiece. I loved the video and can’t wait to see another stunning project!
Thank you so much!!!
I think I was born in the wrong era. I love the dresses. I was a Tom boy when I was younger. Now I love the romantic lace and the tradition.
Thank you for sharing.💛
That was very beautiful, and the color you chose is very striking, indeed. The gown would have really benefitted from a more opulent setting for a photo shoot, IMHO. Anyways, very very lovely work. Thank you for sharing 💐
Thank you! I absolutely agree! Covid, unfortunately, made backdrop options very limited.😔
Gorgeous and ethereal court dress. I love the way it moves with the model. Congratulations!
I know nothing so can say the dress is beautiful and the presentation good. I simply enjoyed.
I want that room to be my bedroom.
But also, great job. Beautifully made and presented.
I love it! I love that you did this video of the process...you are so talented Annie, and Saryn did a great job of being your model! Beautiful!
Gosh that part at the end where you got to spin around and show how whimsical everything is! It’s so beautiful and a really nice stage interpretation of historical dress
A very sensible solution for a stage version of historical dress. It is a huge challenge to try to recreate the sense of a period without being burdened by the actual costume especially in this particular instance were the formal Russian court dress of the period was so constricting and the considerable difficulty in maneuvering the sheer amount of yardage of velvet or cloth of silver with all the metal thread embroidery not to mention the weight of the jewels as well would have most likely crippled the actress on stage.
I read in "The Romanovs" that Alix of Hesse & by Rhine was found in tears after her marriage to Tsar Nicholas II. She was wearing traditional apparel for an Empress, and she complained that her costume was too heavy -- that she could not move in it. Marie of Hesse & by Rhine made the same comment about 50 years earlier, so it's a good thing that you adapted your dress with lighter materials for actors on stage!
Looks amazing! I was just looking for someone that talked about making one, and your wonderful video popped up.
I plan on making a few Russian court gowns inspired by the movie Anastasia, the musical Anastasia, and the House Of Worth’s circa 1888 which is made of lush velvet and silk moire which really is an inspiration to other styles of Russian Court Dress.
i love the soundtrack of the movie just not the film itself.
In fact, Peter the Great set the fashion, and the style of dresses is not only European style, but also ancient Russian. Such as a cutout on the sleeves, a ribbon over the shoulder (which Russian graduates wear every year), a veil attached to the kokoshniks. Similar clothes were worn in ancient Russia when the first Rurik came from Novgorod
when I see these beautiful gowns part of me wants to see the monarchy restored just to see people wearing these sort of things but then again I doubt they’d actually wear them nowadays. Also no need for a monarchy either
I think we should bring back fancy dress parties and balls. Imagine with all the different things in history to take inspiration from, and the less strict social rules and more affordable colors how beautiful the gowns could be
It turned out wonderful. I was wondering if you had any information on the hanging sleeves. I have noticed that they are always incorporated into the design of Russian court dresses.
You look divine in this costume, what a wonderful look into the world of stage costumes and period accuracy.
Grand duchess anastasia is my halloween costume this year! I cannot wait to look as brrath taking as you
as a theater kid i'm watching the dressing and trying to figure out how they would do a quick change in that, but as someone into historical fashion this is really really cool! nice work!
Thank you! Haha, yeah, thankfully there was no quick change involved!😂
Great work, though I’m pretty sure every petticoat layer goes on top of the corset. It’s for the wearer’s comfort so that there are no skirt waist bands or strings causing discomfort long term. The corset should absorb the pressure.
Theres always a under layer under the corset. Think of the under layer for the corset under garments. The corset goes on top of the undergarments, the the rest of the dress hoes over the corset. The corset is there to help you wear more than a few layers without much discomfort. But yes, the corset takes most of the pressure off the body.
@PI for Breakfast: I used to think that once upon a time; Then I learned from watching the RUclips videos of a well known Historical costumer-- Bernadette Banner-- that indeed the corset always goes OVER the chemise (undergarment). The muslin Chemise, which attracted body perspiration was easier to wash (and replace) than the corset. The Period Piece movies often get this wrong. I highly recommend checking out Bernadette's YT channel. I've learned so much from her.
@@grottoserpentina9342 I think you’re misunderstanding something I said. Petticoats are the skirts, not the chemise or shift. I don’t know of any shift that has a waist band or strings at the waist to cause discomfort. In the video, she puts the skirt (petticoat) before the corset.
@@hotjanuary Mea Culpa!!! You're right, of course,: I get used to reading peoples comments that the corset should go against the bare skin. So I read too fast. My bad. Yes, the Petticoats, not the shift. Again you are so right!!!
@@grottoserpentina9342 @Pi for breakfast
I take a certain pleasure in people disagreeing politely online and then explaining themselves and realising they agree. So your exchange is just the sort of thing I love to see.
Why didn’t my Mother teach me how to sew?? This is a wonderful video TY 🙏✨
Thank you! It's never too late to learn!🥰
does anyone know what pattern the corset is made from?
its amazing
Thank you! I draped the pattern myself. I would recommend trying out a Simplicity or McCall's pattern if you're looking for a good one!
Something I’ve notice in both French and Russian royal family. They weren’t hated due to what the did, but what they didn’t do. They didn’t know why their people are mad and struggling, they didn’t bother to learn what they could to help. They just assume their subjects lived like that for whatever reasons. Look at Empress Sissi and Queen Victoria. They actually met their people and did things for them.king George, before he went mad, embellished slavery before America did
7:32 This picture here is a nice juxtaposition of two completely different eras of women's professional dress. What I'm looking at hit me like a stream truck and is amazing to think about in the context of dress history.
This is amazing! Fantastic and thorough video. I was having trouble finding information on the dressings so the process for that was valuable too. Thank you for sharing!
I would love this in a deep blue
I love Russian court design!
Wow, you did an amazing job! The dress is truly marvelous 😍😍😍
Thank you!!!🥰
You did a fantastic job. A lot of time and talent went into making this! Ignore the hateful comment by that bored costume maker who decided to criticize rather than offer tips. I guarantee his high school works wouldn’t hold up to his own hateful scrutiny either. You did wonderfully and you should be proud of yourself!!
Are there any records of famous Russian dress designers of that period, equivalent of W or the in Europe?
The dress looks really beautiful!
May I ask what kind of corset the woman is wearing?
It's just a basic corset that I made, non-era specific. :)
@@anniewilkinson7760 Thank you for answering! It looked so good, I thought it was from a specific Era! :))
Well then I have to search what kind of corsets they wore under these dresses!
Very lovely stage dress!
Where is her Kokoshnik? It’s such an important part of the set🤣🤣🤣
Haha! I know!😅😭😂 They got her one before the show thankfully!
She was not Czarina" she was a Grand Duchess.
@@johnmangels5572 Alexandra would have been the Czarina. The daughters were Grand Duchesses.
It's not Kokoshnik, it's a royal tiara in a form of a kokoshnik.
@@johnmangels5572 This dress was for the character of Alexandra, not Anastasia.
The dress looks wonderful, great job!
Получилось очень красивое платье! Привет из России
Да только вот я ожидала что покажут наряд как у Анастасии из мультфильма а в итоге совсем другой расцветки платье 👗 и кокошника нет под стать платью! ☝️
I will assume you don't always wear heels at work...
keep up the good work! (in these trying times for the performing arts... this time will pass)
Thank you sharing the history and making of a beautiful dress.I do not know how to sew, but watching you ,is giving me confidence to try. 😍
Thank you! You can do it!!!❤❤❤
I just went out and bought a children’s sewing machine, to learn the basics. Like threading the needle and how not to sew my fingers.
@@lisatoles2705 Start out with Simplicity patterns. I think they have some for beginners. I've taught myself how to sew, and you can too! Good luck!
Красивая интерпретация костюма. Соглашусь, что реконструкция и авторский костюм- вещи совершенно разные. Поэтому могу сказать, что это получилось красиво))
Beautiful dress! Very well done. And so interesting to hear about the story behind and what it ment for the women and court etc. :D
La trasformazione della modella da " persona normale " a una figura storica di rappresentanza è incredibile. Stupefacente.
Mi permetto di consigliare , per un effetto finale ancora più incisivo , di completare il tutto con la tipica acconciatura russa.
Complimenti per il lavoro e l effetto ottenuto.
How lovely! It's super cool to see what amazing things people can do on a tight budget/schedule. Wonderful work ♥
It was lovely to watch. Thank you so much!
As a russian the Traditional Court Dress had the strict rule of not having open shoulders, but still love the project!
Fantastic video! Thank you! I would love a project like this 😇
Beautiful dress. Since I didn't see any sort of drawers, did the wearer have anything under the chemise to prevent "chub-rub"? And who was the person helping her get dressed?
This is absolutely beautiful! Such an inspiration to many. If you wouldn't mind, I had a question regarding the edict that Tsar Nickolas 1 put into place. I've been looking for an article about it but can seem to find any. Could you possibly share a link with me regarding that topic? Thank you and wonderful work!
Alix deserved to watch her children grow up, same for Nicholas. Sadly, that would never happen. :( I hope the family is resting peacefully.
yeah
Very pretty dress.
Lovely dress, tons of professional skill went into it, but it just screams "Frozen".
This turned out beautifuly
Beautiful
This is so beautiful 🤩 what is the music at the end, by the way?
It's the beginning of the 1812 overture by Tchaikovsky.
Beautiful job!
Also I will say this. If imperial Russia was still around (wish it was) you would probably be a designer for them! You would be wonderful!
I like this take.
It's admirable that the designer paid attention to the inner layers that were never to be seen such a corset. Although some of the design choices seem impractical for a stage production, including laced up details and the amount of layers which would require too much time for changes, the construction of the outer gown was very well done. I'm not a fan of the blue, but it's not always easy designing withing the parameters given by directors and production teams.
I suspect it's because this character has no changes, and only a brief appearance.
Очень красиво0
Never mind. Now that I've seen the train, I can't imagine it was for ballet.
Stunning
Beautiful! 👏👏👏👏
Hey, I'm super-late to the soiree commenting, but I happen to be making a Russian Court Gown themed as Snegurochka/The Russian Snow Maiden. I found your video and I've been pouring over it watching you make the cuts as I cannot for the life of me find a pattern anywhere! Do you happen to have one, and if yes, could I trouble you for a copy? Or kindly tell me where you found yours? I'm to the point of cosplayer tricks with cling-wrap and sharpies trying to make a pattern the hard way as Etsy came up short... believe it or not!
Hi! So I had to make my own pattern for the class I was taking, but I would recommend using Simplicity Pattern 1728. The bodice and skirt are pretty similar to what I made, you would just need to figure out the sleeves on your own. Mine weren't quite the right shape or length, so I'd look up some better examples to copy from the MET or V&A online archives. I hope this helps! :)
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I love it!
That’s so pretty! 😍 But if I’m being honest, I couldn’t stand having to wear such things. Even my wedding dress wasn’t this fancy. Give me blue jeans/ slacks and blouses over fancy duds like this any day. 🤣
Yeah, so, lovely dress and all but let's not forget that the Tsarina Alexandra was not a tragic figure and neither was Nicholas II. Both were virulent dictatorial anti-semites who were personally responsible for pogroms and there is no saying in good conscience that she was hated for being "shy." She literally made lists of officials she thought were Jewish in order to get Nicholas to dismiss them and prayed to God that a general who defied him would be stricken with cancer. What happened to her children was tragic because children are always innocent, but she was an actual real life monster who contributed to the violent hatred of an already persecuted minority group.
Was this for a play or ballet?
OMG I've always wanted to make one of these gowns. May ask where did you find the pattern for this project?
They are super fun! I actually draped this project by hand, so there isn't a pattern available. Sorry! Hope you can find something similar!😃
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What do you call these kinds of sleeves?!
The colours you chose are really pretty and its looks really pretty. I really appreciate how you tried to stay as historical accurate as you could. Especially with the undergarments which are misrespresented in almost every fucking movie.
The only issues i have is that it would have made it even prettier if it had more structure and therefore support. The corset is a bit poorly made. YES i do know corsetry is really hard yet what you gave the model didnt fit her. Her bust wasn't supported correctly it was way to small up there and it colapses at her waist which might be the result of it just being porpotionwise not adjusted to her body. If it were it wouldn't have made it an issue for her to dance in a full boned corset (cause historically a stay, later corset, was just for support of the bust and the extremely heavy dresses). I would recommend looking into historical corsetry to learn for the future. The other issue is the wrinkly bodice. The dress is heavy in the back and at the sleeves and everything is pulled down. So most of the dresses weight (eventho you tried to make it as light as possible) is at her shoulders, so the corset is just there for nothing. The bodice is lacking structure, like really stiff and heavy fabric and boning. That way you avoid wrinkles and folding and especially shoulderpain.
That being said , and i hope you take it as an advice and not an insult because i can see how much fun you have and i hope you keep doing and improving :) best of luck!!!
Thank you! I absolutely agree with what you're saying and really appreciate the help! It was my first time making a corset and I was required to do it without any kind of pattern, so I know it does leave a lot to be desired. I'm excited to try again soon and get the structural support better next time! I will say, one reason the corset didn't fit the model very well, especially at the bust, is because she is a much bigger person than the actress it was made for. However, because the actress lives a very long ways away from me and this project was done during the pandemic, my sister was the only person available to step in and put it on so I could get some documentation of the project.
@@anniewilkinson7760 thanks for clearing that up :D and big thanks to your sister for actually getting herself in a too small corset for her. That probably didn't feel as great as it could have. But that known its still a quiet good corset for a beginner, but you have quiet the room to improve not gonna lie.
It might help to look into the following yt women: Morgen Donner (she has 3 videos on how to get a pattern from a book or if you are like me and found a book online and have a screenshot XD, also how to make a mock up and then finishing the actual garment) and Bernadette Banner (i hope i have her name right) is the other one, she is a fashion historian and explains quiet a lot of things about general historical fashion.
Also if you need old patterns i have some on hand one that i already tried out and one that i am currently working on, so feel free to ask i'll gladly send them to you.
the only thing missing is the tiara
Hi fellow Wilkinson whos into historical costuming
What about the headdress and veil?
They were at the theatre the costume was sent to. I made it remotely during the pandemic last spring. :)
And she hasn't a curl to her hair?
Shared.
those "stays" seem kinda...tight? or maybe just unseasoned to the model?
The model is a few sizes bigger than the actress they were intended for, so they are a little snug!
Thanks for your work, but I think at least an approximate hair styling is needed.
The actress who wore the dress did have a period appropriate hair style and crown for the live production on stage. This video was made to focus on the gown itself. The model wearing it did not have the necessary hair length to do it properly.
Apparently the Russian people had a good reason to revolt, no doubt.
Nice try, but sleeve cut is wrong.
I know!😭 I realized that too late to redo it!
Looks so cheap! Like a halloween dress!
It was my first attempt as a student and was made with a low budget for a high-school theatre production. I would like to make a more professional version with a higher budget in the future. Have you made any Russian Court dress costumes? If you have any tips, I'd love to hear them!
@@anniewilkinson7760 good taste has nothing to do with low budget.
@@andiacal A person with good taste would choose not be a RUclips troll.
Sorry but why are you calling a monk a mystic??? That’s two different things.
Never, ever use modern material for historic dressmaking.
A lot of work, totally in vain.
Even the seams, at the hem and the vertical ones are made badly.i
Sewing some cheap "bling" (although it might have been quite expensive at the store) on a bumpy skirt with a SEWING MACHINE...
GIRLS!
Try another job or better get married.
POOR!
you have no understanding of what theatrical costuming must do...
it has very different needs to "historical" recreation, and if you had been listening
you would have heard that this is for someone who has to dance in a modern musical,
not attend a court function in St. Petersburg
@@kidmohair8151 I did historic costumes for ballet and musical. Male and female parts. Not only design them, but also surveying the work of the VERY EXPIERIENCED Ateliers in the different Theaters I was lucky to work! None of these PRECIOUS seamstresses, I still bow to, would have dared to punch one material on another with a machine, by the way I watched in this clip.
And be sure, I listened! Otherwise one won't get the informations one depends on, ESPECIALLY IN THIS JOB!
Good Luck to you and these girls anyway.
@@hansmiller664 I apologize Mr Miller...by historic, do you mean costumes that are meant to recreate historic productions,
say, Diaghelev's 1913 the Rite of Spring?
then using period methods and fabrics make sense, if the money is there to support it. These young ladies are working, I assume, on a budget and as such do not have the luxuries that more money would allow. I, too spent my working life in theatres from small to large, and I assure you that even in the larger companies, with bigger budgets, corners are cut to accommodate movement and monetary restraints.
@@kidmohair8151 You got it!
Well, I assume, that it's also for me to apologize, but I am very aware of youngsters, who declare themselves as finished and experienced "STARDESIGNERS", which isnt possible by logic.
45 years ago, I was quite similar. The world was mine, went to Paris showing my drawings to each and every Theater that opened the costume department office. During my apprenticeship! Which was quite tougher and surely better, than what young people get nowadays. I learned old tecniques.
Later I succeeded in Theatre, Opera and MUSICAL, which was one of the best and LEARNING time in my whole life. Not only professional, but to be a GIPSY with that cast was an honour to me.
Didn't mean it harshly, but I DID WANT to shock these Girls on purpose, to make them know, that it is one of the hardest and toughest professions you can get into.
But I still consider this video as poor (I do beg your pardon),
because they made the presentation a DRAMA every schoolgirl falls for.
Either you present the final result as a DREAM, (what we are working for, to present Illusions and get paid for...), or you concentrate on a firmly informative, skill explaining video.
Now, to finish this, as I said, GOOD LUCK! And, most important, make good considerations, WHAT to post, WHERE, to WHOM! You'll never know, if a certain clip, for example shows up exactly to the Theatre or Film Company you want to join into.
And Heaven help you, if they start chatting in their own Producers Snakepit!
And therefore again, GOOD LUCK!
@@kidmohair8151 Diaghilev's Costumes in 1911 - 1913 have been the outcome of Art on stage.
Figure out Eleonora Duse, Tilla Durieux, Actresses at time...
We should talk...
That corset is so cute, can you share the pattern source? Great dress, super skills! Cheers doll!
Beautiful