Can I Create A Medieval Dress Fit To Fight In? || Ranger's Apprentice Inspired Costume

[@hannahhaugen1694]

Ranger’s Apprentice was my favorite series growing up! Love Alyss, and I’m so happy to see someone interpreting her outfit! You did a lovely job, thank you for sharing!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! It's such a great series, I'm so excited I now have skills to recreate my favourite book looks 😊

[@hlawatis]

I don't know this book series but I love the idea of a medieval/fantasy fighting dress with secret pants. It looks great 💕

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you! Everything is better with secret pants 🤪

[@kellybryson7754]

When you read the description from the book, I thought, "Hm. That could describe Princess Leia." But, you managed a very different look.

[@bronwynemma]

It really could!! Maybe a fighting Leia dress should be added to my neverending list of projects... 😂😍

[@thistleweed]

This is SUCH a good idea and I am OBSESSED with those cutaways concealing the pants 😍

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! I do love secret pants 😜

[@belladonnabaggins3996]

Your reaction of; oh my gosh that's twenty years ago was me when I started planning my Ranger's Apprentice costume/Will Treaty costume earlier this year XD Very awesome costume and video!

[@bronwynemma]

Hahahaha how is it already that long ago?????? How did your costume go? I'm thinking of doing a Will inspired one next. And thank you! 😊

[@belladonnabaggins3996]

@@bronwynemma Still working on it! Wore it once with pieces I already had but now I want to make a ranger cloak that is more in style with the ranger's apprentice (camo) than the cloak I use now which is more lotr rangers like 😊 While also figuring out how to wear a quiver to carry a bow on my back - because it is explicitly mentioned rangers have their bow strung at all times I believe, and I don't want to be carrying it in my hands at all times - without compromising the wooshy-ness of the cape 😅 I am also investigating if I want to make my jerkin in leather or wool for over my tunic and am still figuring out archery gear for my arms that are more aesthetically pleasing but more functional that the ones I have now...aka still a whole list to do haha 😅🤣 Ooh fun! Looking forward to seeing your interpretation!

[@hnk9861]

O did not know I needed this video. Thanks your vibe alone made my day I plan on trying this too the sewing bit ❤❤❤❤

[@bronwynemma]

You are so welcome! Good luck with yours!! ❤️

[@janetrichards5353]

Beautifully done! Love the range of motion you're getting. So important in a functioning costume. ☺

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! I do love being able to kick above my head in a costume 🤪😂

[@magiv4205]

The final dress is beautiful, the trim and embroidery are such a good addition! One thing I'd personally change is that despite the need for movement, I'd still connect the skirt panels, but maybe make them a bit wider for more range of motion. That way, it's still a dress but for horseback riding purposes, you could simply hitch up the overdress and sit in the saddle normally using your shift pants. But if you still want to let them hang loose, which is definitely a look that could be really cool, how about lining the skirt section and give it a wide, stiff hem to make the panels stiffer? I think the skirt would move much nicer that way. The way it is, the disconnected dress panels are too flimsy for my taste and might also get in the way of fighting, like it happened in the reveal footage. But that's all just my personal opinion of course, I'll definitely subscribe and see what other projects you'll do because this just gave me so many ideas for making my own kirtle!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! I'm happy I was able to inspire some ideas for your own creation!! And I agree, these panels did come out a bit floppy 😅 I like your idea of lining the panels or even perhaps using some horsehair braid at the hem. Though I think if I did something similar again, I'd sew the front and back skirt panels together, leaving just the sides open. Then there's still plenty of movement, but a bit more structure!! ❤️

[@makeda6530]

So cool and adorable at the same time! Amazing work~. I’d love a sporty “uniform” like that. 👀

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you! 😄

[@annbrookens945]

I loved those books as well as that character, even if it's been years since I read them! Your dress turned out beautifully!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you! How good are the books! They are one of my go to comfort book series 😊

[@ahsoka___tano]

Ranger's Apprentice is my all time favorite series (but i prefer the original series, you know what i mean😅) anyway Allys is such an amazing character. Your interpretation of her outfit is so lovely! It looks very beautiful.❤😊Thank you so much for this amazing interpretation, this really made my day as a huge Ranger's Apprentice fan!💕

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you appreciate my Alyss! And I totally agree, the original series was best 😜

[@kessera5645]

Lovely dress. My partner loves the books.

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!!! They are great books 😊

[@DebTallbroad]

Wonderful!! This series is on of my son's and my favorite series of books. I love your interpretation of her outfit. Good luck in the competition!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you so much!!! I’m so happy that someone who also reads the books likes my interpretation! ❤️😊

[@patriciahamel5674]

Absolutely love this! You definitely gained a new subscriber today!

[@bronwynemma]

Yay! Thank you! 😊

[@naomigoodman691]

That’s really creative and fun.

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@ruysclan]

Beautiful! So exciting to see you make a costume from RA (It's a favourite series of mine) You've motivated me to keep working on my ranger costume- I've got the cloak but I'm slowly making the grey wool pants, and planning to make a shirt and leather jerkin! Much love, fellow Aussie

[@bronwynemma]

It's such a great series!!! Definitely a favourite of mine 😍 Is your cloak camouflage?? I would love to do a Rangers outfit, but the making of the cloak has me a little stumped as to how to get the mottled look! 😅

[@ruysclan]

@@bronwynemma yes! it's mottled olive green and slightly lighter green- not exactly how the book describes it, but I like the look, and it suits our bushland a little more I did it by tie dye, just scrunched and tied some dull light green fabric in random patterns then dunked it. I imagine that could be done again with brown dye to give an even more complex mottled pattern

[@bronwynemma]

@@ruysclan Amazing!! And in the books, they alter their cloaks to suit the lands they travel to so it sounds perfect!

[@andreajim1000]

That looks great!!!!I wish we had seen a close up of the decoration on the front. Obviously you extended it further than the original plan-which I think looks great. Whatever!!! It’s super!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ltGargoyle]

very exciting to see such creativity. nice work.

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@redtoboggan]

THANK YOU so much!!! I have been looking...and looking...and LOOKING for a medieval design that was highly functional while still looking like a dress!

[@bronwynemma]

Yay!! I'm glad to help! There's definitely lots of movement in this design 😊

[@mrsgingernoisette]

I didn't know I needed this❤

[@bronwynemma]

aww thanks!! 😍

[@artsymaddieDIY]

It turned out wonderful 🤗🌟 That grey trim looks so sharp! I might have to read that series now. Inspiring on two levels 🌟🌟

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!! I debated the trim long and hard- since there’s no mention in the books of decoration, but I’m really happy with how it turned out! ❤️ And definitely give the books a read, they are meant for children/young teens but they’re so good!!

[@AWDTerry]

Fantastic project and video! Just found your channel and you are sew much fun! Happy making!

[@bronwynemma]

Thanks so much! 😊 And welcome!

[@michellecornum5856]

WOW! Nicely done!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you very much!

[@eebeegee8325]

I hope you get in to the competition! Good luck! 👍

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!!! 😍😍

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

OMG it's fantastic!!!

[@bronwynemma]

Thank you!!! 😍

[@deltaflute03]

Well done!

[@bronwynemma]

Thanks!! 😊

[@NuttyTruth2260]

Ranger’s Apprentice is still one of my favorite series...although, I don’t usually read past the first official series (*spoiler alert* I prefer everyone mostly happy and alive). 😂😂😂

[@bronwynemma]

I know what you mean!!! It took me a while to get into the latest spinoff series just for that reason 😅😅

[@HosCreates]

lovely work, very impractical for rangering and travelling though, the extra flowy fabric would get caught and tear.

[@rebekahhibbert4423]

The character the dress is inspired by is not the ranger, she's a diplomat/spy. This is a formal uniform dress for her job.

[@bronwynemma]

Definitely not ideal for sneaking through forests! Maybe a shorter version for travelling should be added to her wardrobe 😜 But as Rebekah so rightly says, this version is her official fancy outfit ❤️

[@HosCreates]

@@bronwynemma gotcha!👍