"Peasant Disguise" - Maid Marian Inspired Dress

Inspired by Maid Marian's "peasant disguise" in Robin Hood BBC. I set off to recreate this dress for the Maid Mariain Fashion weekend, but was unable to finish in time.

::Inspiration:::

::My Version::

 

::Pattern::

Out-of-Print M9456

Pattern Description: MISSES’ DRESS IN TWO LENGTHS: Princess seamed dress has back ties on all views and patch pockets on view B.

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 10 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Nope, as I made changes to the design.

Were the instructions easy to follow? So easy I didn't use them. :P

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The pattern is baggy and doesn't look right. But, with my design changes it looks fine.

Fabric Used: Calico from Jo-Anns.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: YES! I shortened the longest length, it was easier then lengthen the pattern. Changed the length of the sleeves, and added ruffles to the sleeves and neckline. I also added lacing to the side.

Would you sew it again? Have no need to.

Would you recommend it to others? Only if they wanted to copy Maid Marian's dress.

Medieval Maid Marian - "Nightwatchman" inspired outfit

Today I'm going to start with my medieval outfit, as my modern Marian outfits are still being sewn. :D

I sewed this outfit back in August just for fun, after gazing at all of the Robin Hood BBC pictures on Amanda's blog. I had fallen in love with Marian's outfits, with a list of what I wanted to copy a mile long! =) I knew I need to make at least one of them. So I went with a Nightwatchman inspired look.

::Inspiration::

This picture was inspiration for my mask and cloak.

While this red dress of Marian's was my inspiration for my red dress - just minus the beading and sleeves (which I love).

 

::My Version::

 

::Patterns I used::

I used McCall's 4491, view C for my dress.

I'll do a separate post on how you can make Maid Marian's mask for yourself sometime latter today. As it is quite easy and simple.

Another Emma Video

Thanks to Elise, I've found another Emma Video with clips from the first episode! Hurray! =)



~Ashley

Everything Emma (2009)

May I proudly present to you everything Emma. My findings for the new Emma movie from other blogs and just searching the internet.

First off, the The Official Emma Website has been released.  

BBC has released a Behind the Scenes video of Emma. = )



As to the airing date of Emma on television. If you live where you receive BBC1, it airs on Sunday (October 4th) at 9:00PM.  If you live in the U.S.A and I think Canada, you have to wait for Masterpiece Classic Theater to air on PBS (January - May).

I am dieing to see the new Emma, but I'm also uncertain about the new Mr. Knightley. You see, Mr. Knightley is my favorite Jane Austen hero and Jeremy Northam did an excellent job in the 1996 version of Emma. See trailer below.




What are your thoughts? Are you looking forward to this new version of Emma? Which version of Emma do you like, so far?


~Ashley

Masterpiece Classic Theater

The news is in! The new Emma and Cranford 2 is to be shown on Masterpiece Classic this winter! Hurray!!!! I can't wait!!!

See the news yourself here.

Maid Marian's Wardrobe - A Medieval Fashion Event

I'm so excited! Amanda over on AmandaBeth Online is having a "long weekend" event for everything Maid Marian! When will this great event be? Glad you asked, Friday October 23 through Monday October 26. I know it seems so far away! But it will be here upon us before we know it.

You can read more about the event on Amanda's site, by either clicking on the picture below or on the sidebar.


~Ashley