Making an Outlander-Inspired Outfit || I think I just want to be Claire Fraser

You know how I've been struggling to find my personal style? Well, it turns out it only takes one photo to completely shift your thinking and send you into a pit of inspiration. I saw one photo of Claire Fraser from Outlander and knew I wanted to try to make my own version. I self-drafted an apron and gave it a fun little tea dye bath, then worked on a belt that I think even a highlander would appreciate.
Luckily, past me had almost finished a pair of short Winslow culottes that worked perfectly for the bottom half of the outfit.
I'm currently binge watching old seasons of "Outlander" so make sure you subscribe so you get the next wave of historical Scottish/English/American sewing content as soon as it drops. Until then my friends...
---
Music: [Adventure Beyond] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons...
Music: [Lively Tavern 320 Bit] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons...
Music: [Sunguard 320bit] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons...
---
Find me on Instagram: / katie.makesstuff
***
For any inquiries: [e-mail]
***
#historybounding #historicalsewing #sewing

[@thatterigirl]

There's this term in the historical costuming community used to describe something that's historical feeling, but can be worn out and about: "historybounding". This totally fits that perfectly.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

That's the exact right term and I can't believe I didn't remember before! Thank you for the reminder!

[@rewilding_rose]

Yes to more Outlander makes! Love this outfit you've put together.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Yay, thank you!

[@sally-anneshotter9174]

Only me from the UK 🇬🇧 again. That outfit suits you down to the ground and love love love the pockets on the apron. Much prefer them To the sides than the front. Keep on sewing and inspiring us ❤

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thanks so much!

[@kathrynledger]

Oooo, more outlander makes. Fantastic!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

More to come!

[@karenmusa3052]

Claire Fraser would be very proud of u. U look just like her 😊 I just love this ❤❤❤

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you ❤️

[@mcanultymichelle]

😁👍❤️looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

You and me both!

[@karenmusa3052]

Omg my most favourite deries ever ❤❤❤

[@farangarris2598]

Finally someone who tells it like she wants it! Me too. A very small homestead, lots of work. Practical .❤😊

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I'm sitting working on making sure I respect my own voice, and I'm so glad you're there! Keep being amazing and go get that homestead!

[@nicolanewington1798]

Great job on all the items. Loved this video!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thanks so much!!

[@ifletty]

I feel a lot like you about style, and I love this outfit. I am a skirt and dress lady so those pants would be perfect. Thanks for the video!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

They are pretty awesome pants! And I definitely maybe want to call them pantaloons. I know that's not what they are, but I can call my pants whatever I want because I'm definitely an adult! 🤣

[@rebeccadeshazo670]

You inspire me to sew more, thank you. I so enjoy your videos. These clothes look great on you.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me!

[@user-ew4yi3vf1r]

I mean what’s not to love about Claire? She’s amazing. And also she’s not 25 and I often feel the same…like I want to find what’s actually me but all the best examples are on the bodies of women my daughters’ ages. This is epic. I may make that apron. I’ve been wanting one too. Your channel was a KZbin suggestion today. Subscribed. ❤

[@susanmiller8261]

I would say you channeled your inner Claire!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Definitely feels more authentic than other characters & history eras

[@cd2street]

I love how real you are!!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you so much!

[@juliebute4063]

Lovely!

[@jackieburkey735]

Great outfit! You did an awesome job. I have been sewing for years and I still don’t have the perfect look. But I really enjoy the process of improving with each thing I make. It is important to me even if I am the only one who ever sees the finished item.

[@indiabilly]

You look like you in this outfit, practical comfortable and stylish! The colours look great too, ooh I made a bag out of leather too- all your fault that I did that, so thank you xx

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I'll happily claim that influence if it came out well!!

[@indiabilly]

@@KatieMakesStuff it came out super well so you can have lots of credit , I used a leather needle on my machine and it was pretty easy xx

[@ashleythompson5480]

I literally need this soooooo much it’s amazing!!!!!

[@melindaboyd909]

Thank you for the inspiration! This is a great look for you. Love the belt.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

You are so welcome!

[@barbarahowell3414]

Good job.

[@lynneeie5226]

Really like the direction you are going with this! Subscribed! (also like the blue linen wrap dress!) - Lynne

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Oh thank you!

[@madamogee9041]

Great job finding clothes you truly feel comfortable in! You might want to look into making an apron out of drop cloth fabric rather than a bed sheet. It may stand up to frequent use better.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I've thought about that, especially for heavier uses, like when I make shoes. This will work for lighter projects but a drop cloth is a great idea!

[@a_Hooded_Figure]

This look is so perfect for you! I'd love another video on these pants, because they are so cute and comfy and badass.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I think that's a good idea! They're based on the Winslow Culottes, but with lots of adjustments

[@papertalesp]

I need those pants 😍😍😍 You look fabulous

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you! They're from the Winslow Culotte pattern, and I'm seriously in love with both the pants and the pattern. Best $16 I've spent on a pattern!

[@syndymorris7417]

love it

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you!

[@cd2street]

yep more Claire kit would be awesome!!

[@carolinarios2994]

What a great video, loved all the projects ❤

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Stormy38044]

yesssss this is fantastic, nice work!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you so much!!

[@Stormy38044]

@@KatieMakesStuff very welcome :D

[@birdwoman4944]

Ohhhh yes, do more of that.. I love that style also, I'm really earthy, gardening, etc, and have found joy also in that look.. comfortable, feminine can and do go together beautifully ❤

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I'm all in at this point! Thank you!

[@birdwoman4944]

😆💖

[@robstrck8]

Love it!!!! ☺️

[@KatieMakesStuff]

So glad!

[@pinky_t7061]

Love those cullotes! They look so comfy. I'm thinking of making a pair in wool for winter. So cozy with boots!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I'm shocked how much I love them! They'll get belt loops and I may never take them off.

[@danhurl1349]

this looks so comfortable! I love how it came out!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

It really is so comfy!

[@anneard1674]

I could wear that!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

We could twin! Do it!

[@TheSneakyBlanket]

I love the outfit! And i just LOVE the pants! You think you might make a video on them if you make more? 🙈

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I think that's a great idea! I'll start planning for a video about those pants. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@faerdineth4239]

❤❤ Love it!!

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you!!

[@Tess-FrugalLiving]

That style is perfect for you! It looks really great.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Oh thank you!

[@cd2street]

you nailed it!!! I love the colour combo you put together and I think you look fabulous and even better than that you feel good in it and it feels right for you. One day I may find my style too :)

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I've spent 41 years working on it and I may FINALLY be getting close. We always have time to keep searching!

[@liezelhiggins8441]

I love your videos. I always get happy to see a new one pop up. Your outfit really suits you and I am looking soooo forward to more of this style sewing projects 👏🏼👏🏼

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I can't wait to dig into it even more!

[@alisonp2412]

Perfect look! I love this too !

[@KatieMakesStuff]

So glad!

[@SIC647]

Regarding the low-cut bodices, then yes they did exist, but it was indoor evening wear, and mainly for the rich. It is like wearing a cocktail dress and heels to the supermarket. Most of the time people would wear an array of garments that covered up their cleavage. They chose for her (and many other women in many other movies) to wear lower cuts than was used, or lower cuts than people used in everyday Iife, simply because a trope of any historical movie is that the audience should have boobs to look at.

[@KatieMakesStuff]

Thank you for the info! I think I may start diving a bit more into the clothing of that time period because I think elements of it really speak to my soul! 🤣

[@karenmusa3052]

My god..Im the same Im 64 and still dont really have a particular style, im ecclectic with clothes and home decorating. Hippy, boho, gothic, western, biker, fitted Jackets etc.. My wardrobe is 70% black lol, then theres the plums, purples, deep greens. So hard to know what i fit into..maybe i just dont fit into anything lol ❤

[@KatieMakesStuff]

I'm STILL trying to figure it out, but I've decided maybe this is one of those "the journey is better than the destination" kind of adventures 🤷🤣

[@garbtheater]

Was that an agreeable ghost at the end?👻

[@ibelieveinpandas]

Very nice! Looks great and like you said, you could go out in public without feeling like you are wearing a costume. I love the belt! Where do you get your leather? I have veen looking for a bag and belt in that shade 😊

[@KatieMakesStuff]

This leather is an old hide I found at a craft supply clear out, but FrogJelly leather is a good place to get veg tan. The color is because it has some age, but when you get veg tan it's almost white and very stiff, but with age and oil, it turns this really lovely light brown and softens up a lot. You'll probably want a single or double bend to make a bag, and that may give you enough length to cut a belt as well. Good luck and I'm always happy to help!

[@ibelieveinpandas]

@@KatieMakesStuff thank you! I will check it out.