I made a Knights Armor... ⚔️ But It's a Dress! (No Metal, JUST Fabric)

[@friedalepold]

Im on Patreon now! patreon.com/FriedaLepold ! Ill post a Video of how I made the gloves in more detail over there today :)

[@TheChzoronzon]

Very nice... the only thing that leaves me a bit doubtful are the shoulders, too globular and feeble, imho

[@gmtime5439]

As a 50 yo Australian man’s man, I have no idea how this video ended up in my feed. All I can say is “I’m glad it did”! The process is fascinating, intricate and expert. Good on ya.

[@abmong]

Connection to Armour that's probably why, it also sent me here as a 43yo man.

[@Mella864]

the seam work on the bodice alone is beautiful enough but all of it together with the sleeves and the skirt and the gloves is absolutely spectacular chef's kisses all around

[@soropodo7918]

I agree. All the pieces work together to make one elevated dress.

[@TanyaTwilightXD]

I cant get over how beautiful this dress is. The rain made it even more beautiful, it almost aged the "metal" effect and gave it battle damage.

[@emmao6578]

Yes, the rain somehow added another layer to an already amazing dress. That last image of her lying on the ground looked like a pre-raphaelite painting of a fallen hero on a rainsoaked battlefield

[@eps3154]

I gasped

[@The_Viking_Highlander]

It's giving 1930's old hollywood glamour meets Game of Thrones. Stunning as expected.

[@melissashiels7838]

I spent 8 hours today handsewing silver trim onto the shoulder rolls of an 1570s gown, and I'm not even halfway done with those. I thought I put a lot of time into details, but you take it to the next level. Incredible!

[@bee7160]

8 hours is dedication!!! that gown sounds like it is going to be incredible with all this time and love put into it ❤

[@samanthagirly3350]

This is SO beautiful! I can totally see a “bridal” white version of this too that would be really cool!

[@anne-mareethomas9556]

Yes!!! Gorgeous!

[@toastoast]

My new dream wedding dress 😭 this armor dress would make me so happy

[@SaraShea-qf1gy]

​@@toastoastSame❤

[@PowerSpirit50]

​@@toastoast I would feel so powerful, like I would want to at a wedding.

[@vneisle]

I saw the finished dress and immediately told my boyfriend i want to wear a dress like that to my wedding. Simply stunning

[@buddhabro.9130]

It's like old Hollywood glamor and the Pre-Raphailite medieval aesthetic had a dream about King Arthur. I love it! 🥰🙏

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

100%, that really describes it well

[@kiaradoesart9682]

Yessss Pre-Raphaelite romanticism is exactly the vibes!!

[@kwilson212]

Oh man, the exaggerated shoulder, the waist pleating, the gloves…I don’t know what is most inspiring. I thought it was a bold choice to use one single fashion fabric to achieve the texture of the armor but it showcases the construction’s elegance so beautifully. Chef’s kiss ❤️

[@ashlynmurrell874]

I love how your videos are such a contrast to many other youtubers I've seen who focus on snappy transitions and filling every second of the video with a voice over. Your emphasis on a slow, methodical process is so much more realistic and makes me feel much better about how long my own sewing process takes me. I'll definitely be checking out your patreon and I would love to see more behind the scenes of how you plan and document your sewing processes before getting into to mockup stage and even how long a project like this takes you on average. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and talent with us! :)

[@shmwmlam3953]

if you like this style you will Love Bella Mae's designs too! these are the only youtubers I really like watching when I need to see something of quality. they both have amazing attention to detail and dedication.

[@marikotrue3488]

The tailoring is exquisite. The blue-silver sheen of the material is also doing a very important job of looking like metal. I prefer clothes with "good bones" like the dress shown in this video. I am not a very good tailor, but I do enjoy thrifting then reno-ing garments. It can be such an amazing discovery when sequins, ruffles, ribbons are removed to undercover a classic piece that will be treasured and used.

[@paulaviana794]

The dress is not only ridiculously beautuful, but the way you plan and execute it is too. I am so impressed! The gloves, the bodice the darts.... PERFECTION!

[@Liobsa]

The dress is simply stunning, I love the fabric you chose for it, it certainly gives it a metallic look! On first glance it looks like sheet metal that should be uncomfortable to wear but when you move and the dress moves with you it almost seems like the metal is molten and floating around you, especially the skirt. Fantastic work, thank you for sharing the making of it :)

[@lavandadevil7497]

I sew, but I'm also a jeweler and metalsmith. I've thought a lot about creating a dress like this, where there would be both fabric and armor details. But oh my god!... It never occurred to me to do something like this. I think it's an amazing idea and we can see the beautiful realization of it. Thank you for this!!!

[@SmartPuff_]

i’m sure you’ve probably seen Zendaya’s “Joan of Arc” inspired Met Gala dress, but definitely give it a look if you haven’t!

[@wdutsr44a]

Lady of the Lake Core! Absolutely Fantastic!

[@TheTransVictorian]

The finished dress is absolutely magical! 🤩 The fabric flows so beautifully, it’s like metal transmogrified. Your design reminds me of the mainstream historicism fads in the early 1890s (separate from, but probably inspired by the Aesthetic/Reform movements). It also brings to mind the interesting dresses worn for costume parties-some were very literal (such as an 1890s illustration of a “wastepaper basket” dress!), and others were more abstract and conceptual (there’s another illustration of a gambling-themed dress called “Monte Carlo,” of contrasting red and black satin trimmed with coins and playing cards). If you ever get the chance to time travel and attend an 1890s costume ball, I am confident your armor dress would fit right in!

[@hannahstraining7476]

I've seen armor dresses before, but yours far surpasses those. All the layers, the pleats, the sculpting, the corset, the mock ups, the gazillion pattern pieces, the gloves...Yes, with all of that, you achieved your goal. What I love most is that the dress somehow looks rigid and sculpted but also fluid and drapey. Not an easy effect to achieve! I'm so glad you are now on Patreon! I'll see you there.

[@ElenaHarashchuk]

The dress is unsurpassed! I have never seen something like that piece of garment

[@ilonaveldhuis4241]

This is absolutely gorgeous. It completely looks like an armored dress, while simultaniously looking comfortable? I wish I could make something this amazing myself!

[@BioBrimm]

Your craftsmanship is among the best I’ve seen on KZbin. Bravo! You’re a true artist.

[@TheCleveland56]

The dress is fabulous. You definitely achieved the look you had imagined.

[@kirabrzeczyszczykiewicz2456]

Absolutely stunning. The final result was just BREATHTAKING. And the gloves! I can't believe you made gloves that look and move like gauntlets out of the same fashion fabric! Your work is always incredible but WOW

[@mewennm4387]

The dress is incredible. It really looks like armor while also looking flowy which is a bit mind boggling because this is not an adjective I thought I would associate with armour. The sleeves are great with the pleats under the shoulder piece. The darts on the bodices also add a lot. This is really impressive and it was really interesting to see more of the drafting process.

[@alu697]

okay so i just wanted to tell you that this video created such a safe space for me. Currently I am in a moment of my life when I am healing from a quite traumatic relationship with my mother, because of which I stopped enjoying any conventionally "feminine" hobbys. I am recovering, opening up for creating more relationships with women as well, and videos like that just make me happy and excited again to be a girl - thank you very much for that (and im not saying that sewing is reserved for women only ofc, its just that when I see girls sewing, for some reason it brings me some comfort???). Also, the amount of time and thought you had to put into creating that dress is truly incredible. Its breathtaking!!!

[@hollycaldwell]

You 100% achieved your goal, and then some. It’s remarkable. And so beautiful. I’m always amazed by not only the beauty of your work, but your patience in executing each step with such attention to every detail. And never taking a short cut. You are such a delight to watch, listen to and learn from. Brava!

[@Minyassa]

I can hardly express how happy it made me to see the fashion fabric you used. That is my favorite fabric in the world, and when I was young and used to go to cosplay conventions, I made so many costumes out of that stuff. I still have pieces of old cloaks sitting around as throws on my bed. I love the drape and the weight of it more than any other type of fabric I've found, but it is hard to find this stuff in a thicker weight now, and in colors other than pastels, here in the USA. I absolutely love the color you chose.

[@hm5468]

You are… a literal genius. I was so astonished at the reveal I almost got tears in my eyes. Absolutely gorgeous. You deserve straight up fame.

[@Gizm0Soft]

Those camera shots are breath taking! Especially the final one as you can see the rain leaving patterns on your dress. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@hellenhighwater]

This dress is so far beyond gorgeous. Everything about it is just immaculately designed and executed.

[@tate451heretic]

As a Chainmaille maker for over 25 years I can honestly say the best, most innovative moments as an artist and craftsman come when your slightly outside your comfort zone, taking heavy inspiration from another field of human endeavour. Excellent and inspiring work.

[@lady_agatha_d.4047]

Oh my freaking GOD that IS AMASING!!! WOW. I couldn't stop gasping! It's like liquid metal on a body! Wow! Pure talent and artistery!

[@audriscarborough9309]

Frieda, This is the most glorious Armor/ Gown imaginable! Seriously, such an incredible design. Your imagination is beautiful and your talent meets your imagination so wonderfully. I am glad to have been shown a bit of the tedious work that goes into this. With your different piles of pattern tries, mockup materials that needed re done. I think people think if you have your type of talent, it just comes easily. Not realizing, you put in a lot of hard work and time! I found it fascinating, to see you putting together the different elements you liked from different pieces and styles of Armor. To see you really transform fabrics to represent the details in the metal, was magical! I too am amazed when a cos player take foam and other random item's, then turn it into something that looks like a completely different. It is quite awesome and magical. When I see you take your idea and put it on paper, then onto a plain fabric that is pinned and stitched into a shape! It's during this process I start to see something beautiful emerge, then it goes onto a magnificent perfectly chosen, type and color of fabric, it's awe inspiring! It's an amazing type of art that I get to watch. Like watching a sculpture, painter, and composer all in one! It's a glorious design, beautiful Gown, inspired by detailed Armor❤ It's a spectacular 🎉 So well done, Frieda. I truly enjoyed the way you filmed this. I liked the length very much. I could say so much more, but this is ridiculously long 😊 With sincere respect and joy, Audri

[@thegenderexperiencetm2260]

This is true art. It’s simply beautiful. This is also engineering. Problem solving, prototyping, using the best tools for the task, understanding the materials involved. You are a true master of your craft. ❤

[@XPALYDO]

Breathtaking! This dress fabric alone is just stunning, the way it shimmers and has darker areas. And since I don’t sew, it looks just like a maze of difficulties. I’m just looking around for the dragons…

[@Queenread82]

Less of a dress? This is Amazing! I love the look of the laminar armour and was pleased to see your process for those shoulders - so much work, creativity, and skill.

[@debraemig417]

So beautiful! I have been a professional patternmaker for 25 yrs. I loved watching the process. I know what it takes to create such a gorgeous!!!

[@kaboutertje]

This is so stunning! You certainly succeeded at creating the look of armor with just fabric. I especially love the look of segmented armor plates around the waist. As someone who has strayed away from armor cosplays (despite my love of the character designs in Baldur's Gate), this was incredibly inspiring. I genuinely feel that even if I don't have the skills for armor making with foam or chain, I can make it work with the skills I do have.

[@morganW2012]

I'm a 57 yr old man never gonna sew never gonna wear a dress lol but i watched the whole thing! Your voice is so soothing and the skill, i had no idea how dressed and things were sew... amazing 👏

[@nae2614]

Feminine and yet strong and whimsical at the same time. So lovely. Your videos are so relaxing and the quality is top notch. I'm terrible at sewing but I just love to watch you create!

[@kathharper]

This is so beautiful... and messes with the mind as you definitely gave the feeling of a suit of armor that also flows beautifully. Such artistic work and the choice of color and material is really just so perfect! Your techniques to get those very clean "joint" lines and then a soft shoulder were key to this effect. You do such lovely and imaginative work!

[@guitaristk]

I’m so obsessed with this dress. More so getting to be let in to the mocking-up process a little bit more was really interesting to watch.

[@cherrylee1103]

I. Am. Speechless. you definitely achieved your goal.

[@LaughingInTiny]

I'm not sure exactly how you pull all of these unique ideas out of your hat, but I'm so glad that you do! You have an insane amount of talent. Truly each piece is a work of art. In this case the gloves are my favourite part. My OTHER favourite part is that the last few videos I've noticed that you seem very happy. I hope it's ok to point that out. Not that you seemed UNhappy previously, but lately you seem to have more magic about you. ❤️ You seem to be truly enjoying yourself. This is good to see because making content can be truly exhausting. I hope it means good things!

[@Charcoalgreetings]

I've wanted to make a suit of armour out of fabric for SO LONG and you are feeding that desire! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@BlueMerStudios]

I can’t get over how smooth everything is! You absolutely succeeded in making fabric look like armor. Now I have to fight the urge to make one myself

[@sew.sumalee]

I saw this on TT the other day but accidentally refreshed and thought it was lost to me forever! Thank you, KZbin Gods for bringing this gown back into my life!!!

[@yourewrong6584]

it moves beautifully and I love the buttons in the back being a bit hidden but peeking out just a bit. and of course the structure is gorgeous, you really captured the look of armor while keeping the softness of a dress!

[@lostmoon9055]

it's honestly so shocking to see just how similar this process is to 3D modeling certain types of clothes. it is inspiring!

[@WeRNthisToGetHer]

That's not just craftsmanship, it's art. ❤

[@clover2569]

I LOVE IT SO MUCH OMFG!!!!!! Excuse my excitement but AHHH!! It’s literally one of the most gorgeous dresses I’ve ever seen. Literally a dream dress.

[@YunsuSong]

Damn the construction is exquisite, it looks like armor, joan of arc vibes, I clicked the video gasping "omg" as soon as I saw the thumbnail!

[@alwaysvi3678]

Girl I SCREAMED that dress is one of the most gorgeous dresses I've ever seen

[@bogwife7942]

something about this dress really captures my imagination. It's the kind of thing an ancient elven queen would wear in a fantasy novel, woven out of magic fabric that's stronger than steel. I love the exaggerated silhouette, especially the shape of the shoulders. so elegant and fantastical. amazing work

[@Vara_Radzh]

Вау! Выглядит очень круто. Обожаю доспехи и референсы на них в одежде. Платье вышло классным, вы молодец 💙

[@M.C.P.]

Prima volta su questo canale, davvero una bella scoperta! Quanto lavoro c'è dietro un abito... davvero suggestivo. Si percepisce tutta la tua passione e dedizione, veramente ammirabile. Grazie per la condivisione!

[@Annemarie_case143]

STAY 😊

[@rachaelmcintyre1436]

This dress is amazing! I think it definitely embodies armor. Fantastically done!

[@nettorak]

I can absolutely see how Netflix or another big streaming platform will steal this for one of their next productions. With some alterations, of course, but the idea will be taken from this awesome video.

[@anne-mareethomas9556]

Oohhh! How to patent the idea?

[@thrumhrocznysejtan]

Watching you work is like therapy and the outcome is stunning. I'm medieval and renaissance arms and armor enthusiast and that dress encapsulates beautifly aesthetics of german gothic plate armor. Love it.

[@ushere5791]

frieda, it's stunning!! the fabric definitely gives a liquid metal effect. the dress looks like elvish armor for sure, and the gloves are epic!

[@silkvelvet2616]

gorgeous, the softness of the 'plate' gives it a glorious well used armor look.

[@dustinmeriwether4912]

I think you have about a hundred reasons to be more than "really happy" with the outcome. That is absolutely stunning! Such a clever idea, and so well executed! Thank you for sharing!

[@zoowpi]

I love this! It looks amazing and you can really see the armour inspiration. Love both the honest process and the incredible reveal ⚔️🛡

[@karentexas]

The concept of armor is fabulous. The work involved in drafting a pattern down to the gloves is mind blowing! The dress is exquisite! You look so beautiful in it.

[@igrenade11]

So glad I found this video! I am trying to learn how to make my own clothes and costumes and it is so helpful to see your entire process real time!

[@c.r.8195]

The fabric choice I think was very inspired, it really made the craftsmanship details shine!! (Literally and figuratively :P) I also believe all the different bases and interfacings were the MVPs of this project, they really brought to life the illusion of the overlapping plates on the corset and gloves. Absolutely gorgeous project ❤

[@victoriabarclay3556]

This is so above “ My pay grade”. I can follow a lot as a sewist, but this is levels beyond me. Beautiful work

[@shelleythornton6938]

Its so so beautiful and you knocked it out of the park. I love the sheen of the fabric and the flow.

[@CuteSeamus]

that is incredible... you should be very proud of yourself... it is a sewing achievement... that is a beautiful dress... thank you for sharing your talent with us... i can't wait to see more videos from you... hugs from Dallas...

[@loraawalker3618]

Magnificent! You achieved your stated goals. I love your fabric choice--it suggests metal while yet providing a sensuous fluidity. Also, I appreciate how meticulous you are in showing your process to us without letting the pace drag or seem too involved. What a great sense of balance in editing your content! Brava! You are quite the artist.

[@LatelyFashionable]

Incredible work! I love how the sleeves and skirt flow out from the structured bodice, making them look like liquid metal 😍

[@smalldewdrops]

What a stunning introduction to your channel. The final dress blew me away! It looks amazing and has so much detail to it. Plus looks exactly like your concept! The time and effort you put into making the patterns were worth it. I have always wanted to learn how to sew, and projects like yours remind me of the heights of beauty that can be achieved by such a creative work. The whole process was enticing to watch, I learned a lot and enjoyed myself in the relaxing atmosphere. You make it look so easy, but seeing the details and steps you took to adjust and refine the mockups show your high technical skill. I also love hearing the sounds of your work. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous art. I look forward to watching more of your videos! Sending you much love ♥️

[@Spoketlabolina]

Omg this will be my new favourite channel, I love everything! The angles of filming, editing, lighting, pacing, voice over, detailed description, craftmanship, creativity, professionalism...similar to when Ive watched gugenheims art restoration videos. Excellent!

[@Gargoylebeauty]

I love the waist of the dress. The shapes used really bring the knight look to life

[@filopat67]

This was amazing to watch! I've been working my whole life with stone, bronze, steel and all kinds of heavy equipment, and I have no idea how and why this video popped into my feed, but I'm happy that it did. For me this was like seeing a glimpse of a completely different world and I love it!

[@LoveSaidNo]

Your dress is absolutely stunning! This is one of these videos of yours where I am stunned of your meticulous work put into a project before you even start sewing!

[@AR-gg2su]

The gloves, sleeves, bodice are spectacular. Beautiful

[@kaltlicht]

This is one of the most magnificent creations I've ever seen and as a beginner in sewing, I feel sick with envy and despair! Excellent work!

[@NaDa-kw2fu]

I've worked as a blacksmith and made some armor in my time for those that do reenactment. I use metal snips and rivets, you use scissors and pins. Apart from that, the process was the same. A very enlightening video - thanks.

[@irismuddyhehe]

absolutely gorgeous!! wow, the shapes turned out so nice and the fabric compliments the design so nicely

[@mal.k123]

I found your channel a couple months ago and you’ve inspired me to sew more! And just being able to appreciate hand sewing and ironing my work like you. Your design are absolutely beautiful and I can’t stop talking about your channel to people! Thank you for another fabulous video!❤️ Edit: finished the video and holy moly this has to be my favorite of your designs. Absolutely beautiful!!!!!! Those glove are immaculate🙏🙏

[@annaabney1420]

This is glorious. A true red carpet look. The concept and the execution are both superb.

[@cocoeasy7937]

Your dresses remind me of the fairy tale „Allerleirauh“. I saw it on TV once, and in it three dresses are mentioned: one as silvery as the moon, one as golden as the sun and one as shiny as the stars. The dresses on TV kind of dissappointed me as a kid, but your dresses remind me of exactly those magical descriptions. My inner little princess is healing 👑🧚🏻‍♀️

[@VegaLostInSpace]

It’s the Most Beautiful dress I have ever Seen. Its Art, it’s fantasy, its light and whimsy, heavy and strong at the same time. Love it!

[@makeda6530]

Screaming, crying, throwing up, this is insane! It came together to beautifully. Watching someone work on unique project is always so inspiring~!

[@odeliaadam]

So romantic! It’s such a beautiful look, it really captures that feeling of a knight in armour while still being elegant and feminine

[@Kittiesdawn]

Perfectly executed. You were born for this. My mother was a court dressmaker so I grew up watching her make my clothes and coats with equal precision…it was a joy to see and your videos take me right back to my childhood…thank you. Once you are discovered..and you surely must be…your feet won’t touch the ground x

[@boshabo123]

If we lived in an alternate history where the the medieval/ renaissance periods never ended - yet trends kept evolving - I could surely see your dress having arose at some point as the garment of a knight's wife or daughters, or the like. Simply beautiful!

[@MmeViper]

I adore this pattern! The meticulous attention to detail, the stunning craftsmanship, the design! Would love one in black! 🖤

[@Chameshi]

It's amazing! Such clean lines and beautiful flow; your workmanship is such high quality

[@nimuenorth6295]

The dress is stunning and just the perfect blend between armour and elegant dress. Love it!

[@suebaker6147]

Your dress is amazing, and I think you have achieved the look you wanted. You are so talented

[@dejahdanger]

Absolutely magical. Definitely gives the look of armor and I just hope you wear it everywhere. All the time.

[@BlackwellADB3D]

Frieda, what a beautiful and original design. So well executed, and your technique is organic and intuitive. Brava Delilah

[@Meril77]

The dress is absolutely stunning and your skill very impressive! I'm currently planning my own next big sewing project and while I'm nowhere near your skill, this video inspired me a lot and made me even more excited to start my own project soon.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Wow! That’s amazing! You really pulled off a complex idea. Really enjoyed watching the process, a dress like this is part built, part sculpted and people don’t realize that.

[@Kay_O_Kay]

Absolutely stunning and I love how you use the nature of fabric as an advantage! Looks like armor but is also elegant ☺️

[@murdermittensnyc]

Incredible detail. Brilliant all around. Those gloves. THOSE GLOVES!!!❤❤❤

[@hearth_for_heart]

I love this so much!! Thank you for doing this (crafting/making, filming and providing the video for streaming). Something like this was on my mind for many years.

[@traciakierman1]

I love this! I have saved so many reference photos of fabric pieces that look like armor so I was very excited to see this video pop-up.

[@1SelfStarter]

So lovely! As are you. Such a dress really is modern-day armor: It helps us defend ourselves against a multitude of attitudes and attacks; such that we can go far and accomplish much that would never have been accessible clad in cut-offs and a tank top.