Sewing a Historical Frozen 2 Cosplay - Princess Anna's Harvest Dress Skirt but make it 1890s

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I decided that I needed to sit down and actually cosplay a Disney princess - except I wanted to make it 1890s... and make everything the favored art style of that decade - art nouveau! In this video, I talk about designing, digitizing, embroidering and sewing the skirt. I also talk about the background of art nouveau, and what makes up a whiplash swirl.
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[@Sewstine]

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[@charlarp]

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[@crystalwright1504]

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[@ambersmith2612]

I never realised how technical machine embroidery is 😳 thats insane

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much! It's a lot of fun though!

[@EasterWitch]

I love how you translated the very fall inspired wheat motif of the movie dress into a spring inspired crocus motif And I learnt in art history class that in Scandinavia we would also call art noveau "dragestil" or dragon style, because a lot of Scandinavian artists took inspiration from old Norse dragon drawings and carvings. I actually own a small stool from the period with carved dragons on it

[@starrlesscreative]

Did you realize that the crocus is the national flower of Arendelle or was that happy happenstance?

[@Sewstine]

Omg I thought the flower on the flag looked like crocuses! I didn’t realize that they were actually that!

[@starrlesscreative]

@@Sewstine haha, iono if it's wildly know. I had the opportunity to be an apprentice during production on this film and got to watch Chris Anderson while he was modeling the autumn outfit. So seeing it come to life a 2nd time is a real treat!!

[@Sewstine]

Ahh!! Thank you!! It’s an honor to hear that!

[@johannageisel5390]

@@starrlesscreative "Chris Anderson" ... Hans ... Chris...tian Anderso(e)n?

[@starrlesscreative]

@@johannageisel5390 hahaha that would be funny, but no, that's his actual name. You can find it in the credits of the film under modeling xD

[@catherinerw1]

What you said about the curves varying in thickness as they swoop and swirl makes me think of how a fountain-pen might behave, with a wide nib! It's so beautiful.

[@bellasmith8821]

That was my thought as well! I definitely think it could have contributed to that style

[@fridae.jarlsby581]

As a Norwegian I was slightly disappointed that you didn't take any inspiration from the Norwegian national dresses, bunad, but you clearly had your heart set on Art Noveau and it turned out beautiful! Maybe have a look at Rosemaling (or I think on English wikipedia it's called Rosemåling). It's a nice and swirly painting style that you might enjoy the look of.

[@eveningwear5302]

I love the juxtaposition of historical dress with the pink hair it's so cute!

[@chtitmog]

I love Art Nouveau too! I have been attracted to it since my early teens except that I did not know what it was back then. 😅 Your passion and talent never cease to amaze me. I commented a few weeks ago about how you inspired me to get back to sewing costumes for myself. I have asked for an overlocker for my 40th birthday and I am now back on track!! Okay, just underpinnings and a Victorian apron for the moment, but Regency stays are next! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible work of art with us. And also, I just love the huge smile on your face each time you put those costumes/gowns on - this is exactly how I feel about getting dressed like this! ❤️ Radha x

[@Sewstine]

Oooh!!! Congratulations on the overlocker! And good luck on your projects! Regency stays just sound amazing!

[@visasv.429]

I'm the kind of person that knows what I like and I stick with it always, like I love the 1840s-1850s, but costubers make me appreciate other fashion decades too!

[@Sewstine]

OOOh!! I plan on starting 1840s later this year! Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@visasv.429]

@@Sewstine I’m SO excited to hear that!! The voluminous bell shaped skirts and bonnets are just 👌👌

[@alainachan_art]

Sewstine is wearing her Ghibli core dresses and it makes me so happy!

[@alaskacosplay]

I do love all the costumes in all the Frozen movies and shorts. I have a few ideas in how to recreate some of Elsa and Anna’s dresses in the styles of the 1840s-1860s as well as 1890s as my orginal designs since I have a bit of a comfort zone on having full control on what it looks like. I currently have sketches of my ideas of what my versions of Elsa and Anna’s wardrobe would look like. I love your embroidery and I am absolutely living for the art nouveau designs of the embroidery patterns on the skirt. Good job on your skirt!!! I love it so much!!!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!!! Did you check out @ladyrebeccafashions version of the Elsa SPirit dress? I'm obsessed! But I love how versatile Disney is for all decades!

[@alaskacosplay]

Sewstine I saw her 1890s Spirit Elsa and I live for it. I might try my hand at doing an 1890s Elsa but as evening wear (similar to your art nouveau ballgown) with sleeker sleeves since the huge sleeves make my shoulders look bad.

[@AranelEnMirkwood]

The costuming in the Frozen franchise is incredible, it doesn't get enough appreciation.

[@dearvirginia]

I have an eight year old who is SO excited to see this project unfold!!! We love your videos💜

[@Crescend0ll]

Art nouveau is the prettiest and classiest movement in art history !

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@emilybeaudette9917]

I’m so excited to see more historical Disney outfits! I love seeing Disney looks interpreted in different time periods, it’s so satisfying and inspiring

[@tiffanymatthews5233]

There’s no such thing as an unhealthy Art Nouveau obsession! Whenever I talk to my friends/ partner about my love of Art Nouveau, I do start to think that maybe I’m a little TOO into it, but you’re proof that I’m not alone!!

[@brittamai5367]

*LOL* Sponsorshipstine: "I blame you, Morgan Donner!" ^^

[@lindafredtrauffer8175]

The best part of this vlog was the pure look of joy as you began to lower the skirt over your head! Exquisite work! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Linda and Fred! I LOVE finally putting it on and seeing how it looks for the first time - and this one is honestly so much fun to dance around in.

[@MuseAndDionysus]

I was like ... you're not going to show us this fantastic skirt. Bet. But then you did 😅 It looks great!

[@Sewstine]

Hahaha! Why on earth would I not show it? :D I could wear it all day! And thank you!

[@MuseAndDionysus]

@@Sewstine you're welcome Idk, that's why I got nervous 😂

[@Crosshill]

its really nice hearing someone else gush about something as incredibly specific as art nouveau curves, they speak to the soul

[@thewol7534]

I love how you take something as a base or starting point and then make it uniquely your own, while still keeping to the spirit of the thing. Art Nouveau Anna!

[@meamela9820]

The thing I love the most about the costumes in Frozen is all the embroidery details. Your interpretation was gorgerous!

[@mountainfiber809]

What a gorgeous skirt (and so glad to know about iron-in horsehair braid...)!!! I also adored the way you edited yourself into 19th century paintings! That is such an amazing idea to give the full effect of travelling back in time (aesthetically). The shirtwaist you wore with the skirt in the final reveal is incredible as well - and all of your lacy 1890s underthings. They really looked like antique garments, which is always the goal (at least for me haha). Such a great video, and I can't wait for the next installment!

[@alexandraanderson6740]

I am obsessed with Art Nouveau too! I only got to spend one day in Brussels, and did an abbreviated Art Nouveau tour of the city myself. I almost missed my train because I was so enraptured by the Horta House!

[@darthbee18]

I love the edit you did when you walk around in your new outfit 😄, such a fun, whimsical touch! 👗

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!!

[@elfieblue3175]

Tearing out the stabilizer on all the designs: relatable.

[@lycanthropica]

Wow this is so beautiful! Nailing the floaty bell shape skirt

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!! I really appreciate that!

[@j.whittingham5901]

Oh my goodness, hearing you describe your favourite swirls was delightful, it's so infectious when someone talks about something they're really excited about, you just can't help feeling excited too. :)

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Oh my gosh, you have done so much amazing work on that skirt! It's beautiful! (And thanks for the shout-out!) 🥰

[@Sewstine]

Aww!!! Thank you @ladyrebecca!!!!

[@holzlastname1976]

I also have that same addiction to art nouveau ❤️...and maybe art in general but that is among my favorites

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much!

[@quisnessness]

So pretty!! I also love art nouveau and I'm also low key obsessed with the beautiful swishing swooping lines. If I had the talent I'd totally cover everything in my wardrobe in art nouveau embroidery. Sadly my current sewing ability is still at a level where I'm lucky if I don't sew my fabric wrong-side-together on accident at least once in a project

[@Sewstine]

Oooh!! You should definitely cover it all in embroidery though!!

[@lynn858]

Art Nouveau geek appreciates.

[@TheMetatronGirl]

I adore Art Nouveau. You make the most beautiful clothing. Anna’s dress is lovely, but your version is stunning! Thank you for sharing!. Love, light, and blessings to you and yours.

[@sinswept]

Me, going into this video: "Maybe I should try embroidery?" Me, seeing the amount of work: ".... or maybe just appreciate from afar? Yup, sounds good. 👌"

[@stevezytveld6585]

"Reckless ferocity". You made me laugh out loud with that one. Well played, Madam. And the greenscreen is marvelous. The skirt is jaw dropping. Truly. Just stunning... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@awomer]

Your art and creativity is absolutely breathtaking

[@k1tkat-kate]

Also, I love that you used crocuses in your design. I associate them with spring so strongly too. I love seeing the first little petals opening up as it gets warmer!

[@donovandelaney3171]

You should create a historical Pirate Elsa costume with hat.

[@SimpleDesertRose]

Now this is one bit of embroidery I really hope you put up for sale on your Etsy shop. I love, love, love how this came out! 😍❤❤ This is my favorite skirt pattern of all time. I made one out if some cheap cotton fabric that I found at Walmart (yes I know I'm that bad) just after Morgan Donner coined the phrase history bounding. I pleated the back on mine too. Now that things are starting to open back up and hopefully going back to some sort of normalcy, I want to start dressing up again. I just got my trusty singer back from being serviced and now I can catch up on my sewing projects, including making favorite skirt. I'm hoping to upgrade to a decent embroidery machine in the future too. I really want to make myself this skirt 😍😉

[@kkckoz144]

I love how you how you show your outfit in different paintings, it reminds a lot of a blues clues Skidoo where they jump into paintings.

[@Chibihugs]

Sewstine, oh how you make me wanna learn how to machine embroider.... this skirt is downright dreamy!!

[@Orynae]

I love Anna's dress! Actually I love all of Anna's outfits in Frozen 2. Maybe one day I'll get into cosplay again...

[@oldsof69]

this whole channel is so wholesome and every video I watch, there's a moment I'm tearing up and just yes thank you

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much Sofie!!

[@annbrookens945]

I adore Art Nouveau and fell in love with this skirt the first time you showed what you were creating! The embroidery is GLORIOUS! It looks so nice on and I'm very excited for the finished outfit!

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Your attention to detail is absolutely incredible. So beautiful Christine. Can't wait to see the rest of it!!

[@TheSharpenedPencil]

The first shot of the skirt panels sewn together made me gasp out loud. It's so so beautiful.

[@vintagepomegranate2981]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Anna was the character that first got me into costuming way back in 2013 (that costume also started my journey to historical costuming). I literally would not be where I am today without this character. I'm so happy to see someone else make a historical gown of hers, and can't wait to see the rest!! Now I want to drop all my other projects and make an Anna gown too 😅

[@daneekaplan4284]

Very pretty skirt- I love the embroidery

[@fa1ruz]

I too am obsessed with June's Journey

[@Sewstine]

OMG it's just such a nice short game to play when I don't want to deal with the world!

[@angelamay734]

Same

[@sandrab5477]

I love Art Nouveau SO MUCH! I am feeling lucky to live and work in Paris because you can find very nice architecture everywhere and I remember one day, at lunch break, I was running errands close to my work and found the amazing Castel Beranger front door that you pictured at 8:34 and even if I was in a hurry, I couldn’t help but stopped for a few seconds to admire the gate ❤️ A few years ago, we had a Mucha exhibition and the thing that amazed me the most was the jewelry. It was so intricate with an amazing flow, so much details. I really like what you did with this skirt and can’t wait to see the final outfit.

[@estherjonkers6540]

I know it wasnt the point of the video but that antique blouse is now on my to recreate list what an absolute beauty 😍

[@Sewstine]

Yes!! Please do! Thank you!

[@lorenaruizdesomocurcio543]

Can't whait for the rest ! Art Nouveau is the best !

[@FromtheMPR]

Art Nouveau is breathtaking as is your skirt. Can't wait to see your progress on the rest of the outfit. Well done and keep going!

[@islandtimewa8204]

This is my favorite of all of your creations.

[@watsonmelon6575]

The end product is so beautiful and etheral! The swoosh is amazing

[@karenoliver5228]

Your works are grand to enjoy, watch happen, inspire and challenge to expand sewing creative habits come back into my life. Thank you. Make it to your heart’s desire.

[@charlarp]

Love the skirt, turned out beautifully......also love the end ensemble

[@Chibihugs]

I am in love with that gorgeous art nouveau design you created for this beautiful skirt. And thank you for introducing me to the name for all the lovely swirl designs from the time period!!

[@josiegraffjewelrydesign6907]

Art Nouveau geeks unite!

[@cicihandmade3965]

Amazing!! Such beautiful work! But I think my favorite thing was your smile when finally putting the skirt on 🙂 you look so happy

[@nancymoore8949]

Love your creativity. Thank you for the link to the books, especially the lace book.

[@prosandkhans4998]

Truly a gorgeous project, that skirt looks amazing on you. I can't wait to see more!

[@NamiSparrow]

This turned out PERFECT WOW 🤩 seeing it come together after all your WIP pics is so satisfying!!! Your machine embroidery wizardry is next level~ And also YAS twinning in the cream and tan Bernadettes gang~!

[@k1tkat-kate]

The fashion in the Frozen movies is magical and so elegant. I'm so excited to see this project coming together!!!!

[@OddlyElly]

Omg omg omg! This is everything!!! I adore Art Nouveau!!! I must make all those lace designs!! 😍😍😍 so much inspiration! Guess I know what to do with all the extra time I have at the moment - art nouveau costume time!

[@Sewstine]

Yes!! That book is amazing!!

[@annehartley2327]

That skirt is amazing! You look stunning in it. Thank you for sharing.

[@wynnewhitten-holmes5090]

I am consistently awed by the sheer level of skill, creativity and joy you bring to your projects. I have been waiting for this Anna series (messed up my settings and didn't see it until today!) and oh, gosh. I am so excited and inspired by this interpretation!

[@johannageisel5390]

I love Art Nouveau! This skirt is amazing. I'm looking forward to the rest. :D

[@mariatheresabellatrix8594]

This video inspires me to color my hair 😂

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!!

[@qaanitafataar4194]

Beautiful work as always, been keeping up with the project on instagram so glad to see it all come together

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much! The bodice is next week and it maaaay be my favorite part. But they're all my favorite. XD

[@monkey93xf]

I loved your painting walk throughs. So cool to see you 'in the scene'

[@reginafinan2819]

That skirt is amazing! I'm head over heels for that beautiful embroidery.

[@baralinni79]

The skirt is so beautiful! 💖

[@KellyAK]

Absolutely beautiful, the embroidery is so lovely! I cant wait to see the whole outfit 💖

[@sans-seraph]

Eeee... Disney, history, and art nouveau! It couldn't be more wonderful if you tried!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much!

[@gertyglockenschpitle7711]

Thanks for including estimates of how long each thing took. Watching the edited video it's easy to think this went fast. This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@madhavbabbea8810]

You've made want to start embroidery now.....🤩

[@anastasiamaliuha5481]

I'm so happy you did one of my favorite Disney dresses, but with ART NOUVEAU, no less🥳🥳🥳 Your first art nouveau dress was how I found your channel (and proceeded to have my mind blown because gosh, you're so skilled and talented). Can't wait for the rest of the project, it's going to be spectacular!

[@nerbos]

Ive been waiting for this video!!! looks SO lovely!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you for your patience!

[@vnixned2]

So cool! You Bernadette and others really make me wish to learn to sew too

[@caincatto2473]

oh my gosh the skirt turned out so beautiful!!! and the bernadettes 😍 i got a pair in a different color but they match the skirt so beautifully !!

[@pitchlag1502]

Thank you very much for sharing a link to that Art Nouveau Lace book, I will absolutely steal some of those designs for art stuffs sooner or later 👀

[@hotjanuary]

I loved the green screen fun you had!

[@fatsparrowsewing]

I'm excited by this group Disney theme thing! I'm inspired! Very inspired! I think a certain little plump blue fairy might be getting a dress made in her honour soon!

[@fatsparrowsewing]

You should look up the app Erte Elegance, it's an Art Nouveau paper doll game, a fun little diversion!

[@mdmaybe]

Art Nouveau might be my favorite as well (with strong competition from Arts&Crafts).

[@886jules1]

What a beautiful, beautiful skirt - fantastic job!

[@sandieking9007]

Every time I watch your videos, I marvel!

[@shgnamaste7730]

Here in the D.C. area the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden we have an artist's replica of the art deco Metro entrance. By: Hector Guimard, An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, model 1902, fabricated 1902/1913. (I knew it was familiar! Also very appropriate with the underground metro entrances here and there. Side note: very excited about the wine sold on the National Mall. LoL!) Borellos look good on you. 😎😊

[@m.maclellan7147]

In Chicago they have reproductions of the Paris art deco Metro entrance as well.

[@Sewstine]

Ooh! I didn’t know that - it’s just such a beautiful metro! So stunning!

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@Sewstine if you like Sculpture, Chicago has TONS of it. Went there once and was like a "kid in a candy store"! I am from Boston, so more of the old "Dead white guys on horseback" type. Chicago really has interesting sculpture !

[@jefferybrinagh8799]

now see im learning a lot you mentioned its suppose to be set in 1840s i didn't know that , so now i have a whole new decade in fashion and fashion plates to look at. I make doll fashions but i do it by hand nothing elaborate although sometimes i do get seamstresses to make some of my visions and they have done remarkable jobs , But i actually didn't know that frozen was set in the 1840s thank you for letting us know dates , that is so very helpful and yes i even butcher gowns from one era to the next lol you don't know how many gowns i made sleeveles (cause i can't make sleeves LOL ) ill make the entire gown nearly correct with make believe darts and tucks and stuff but sleeve no unless i can make a tube and sew it on lol or the bell sleeves i can do those on off the shoulder styles (just not correctly sewn off the shoulder ) i told you i butcher gowns LOL

[@AJaneiteSews]

Absolutely wonderful!!! The skirt is glorious! 💗

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

This project is so lovely! I just followed the IG hashtag and I cannot wait to use it to share my Historical Disney projects coming up!

[@mellisartandcrafts]

I'm again and again fascinated by your process of digitizing these things. The skirt came out amazing!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you! I love digitizing - there’s something about making something you draw a reality that’s so fulfilling!

[@michellecornum5856]

I am loving this!!!! I like how this pattern sews up, the line drawing is a little hard to judge by. This came just in time. Last night, I crawled out of the Art Nouveau rabbit hole. So totally agree with the thickening lines. Stellar job, as usual! Bravo!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!! It’s hard to imagine embroidery until it comes out!

[@Jessiebes]

This is gorgeous, I like everything about it.

[@Anastasia_Neva]

I think this outfit would also look great in Dior New Look style 🌸

[@crystalwright1504]

Ohhh how lovely!! Thankyou for the great demonstration and explanation!

[@moirarickett4126]

i was so excited to see the skirt it was so hard not to skip the ads at the start lol. it's so pretty!

[@BarbiesRevenge579]

this is so stunning! it might actually be my favourite thing you've made so far.

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!! I honestly don't know which one my favorite is, but I LOVE this one.

[@maceymooo]

i am SO EXCITED for disney interlaced with historical recreation!! that’s what most of my projects have been lately so i’m super pumped to see what other people are doing

[@barbara_LL]

aaah, finally, I was waiting for this video, that's a lovely skirt christine!