Making Marie Antoinette's Strawberry Dress from the 2006 Sofia Coppola movie || 18th Century Cosplay

[@kirstenpaff8946]

Sewstine's friends: I wish we could dress like ladies at Versailles for kicks and giggles. Sewstine (dramatically throws open closet): Take your pick.

[@bubblebubble7494]

And than all of them wear diffrent versions of the sleepyhollow dress

[@CyborgSlayerNila]

Do it!!!

[@Sewstine]

Hehehe, I do lend out my dresses to friends for events. :)

[@kirstenpaff8946]

@@Sewstine When I was in college I was my friends' go to source for Lord of the Rings costumes.

[@lenabreijer1311]

Lol I costumed half the cast for my daughter's junior high staging of Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat with my medieval and belly dancing costumes.

[@HoneyD109]

this is the ONLY strawberry dress we need

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Honey! I think I need fifteen more!

[@ushere5791]

@@Sewstine we all do! :D

[@bludrgn10]

"I had to literally sand the tips of my fingers" and thats how I knew this wasn't the fabric for me

[@Sewstine]

lol That and the thread bits EVERYWHERE. Still finding them.

[@KatieCottingham]

@@Sewstine Have you ever tried wearing gloves when working with this type of brocade? I recall my grandma had mentioned wearing gloves with certain brocades but I can't remember now if she said they were silk or cotton. I don't know how much she dealt with brocades that were that grabby and loose on a regular basis (I recall pictures of traditional wedding dresses in progress at the shop looking like your fabric, but those weren't as common as their regular one day tailored 3 piece suit orders).

[@lisalisa20907]

@@KatieCottingham I sew appreciate your demystifying these garments! I love sewing and am so grateful to learn from you!

[@epif1]

@@Sewstine I wonder if you are supposed to put some sort of backing to this fabric? idk, sort of like they do for curtains

[@paulinedunne3481]

is there anything quite as good as seeing a historically dressed person using modern technology? no. personally a big fan of anthony head playing nintendo games on the set of merlin.

[@luizamor4503]

the pic of the merlin cast sitting around the round table all on their laptops is one of the best behind the scenes photo I've ever seen

[@kathrynvincent1563]

Or eating modern food like Brandy’s Cinderella with McDonalds and Little Women’s curly fries (though less fun for the laundry person cleaning Florence’s gloves)

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Seeing Christine, in her period gown tapping away on her cell phone while the other ladies were focused on whatever was going on (yeah, I know Christine was using some creative editing) had me burst out laughing. Love your sense of humor!!

[@dee-annegordon5959]

That fabric back is the stuff of nightmares, but the front is the stuff of dreams. The dress turned out amazing.

[@Sewstine]

HAHA! That is a great summary of that fabric and my emotions towards it.

[@librarianfanmail]

I can’t imagine working with that fabric, all the threads in the back! Looks absolutely gorgeous though, extremely worth it!

[@shanetaylor563]

sewstine: dress history, dress history dress history, super nerdy genetics commentary, more dress history Maybe it's just me, but that was the best part of the video. 10/10. Also, Elspeth deserves more pets.

[@Sewstine]

LOL Shane - I am SUCH a nerd. I'm so glad you enjoyed my geekery!

[@shanetaylor563]

@@Sewstine I went to school for molecular bio, so I get super excited when I see crossover between my interests.

[@michellecornum5856]

Yes, much nerdy goodness. Does that make her Nerdstine?

[@nataloves]

omg I'M DEAD AT DANGEROUS LIASONS WEDDING GOWNS.... you're living the dream!!!!!

[@linoleumbreathmint]

HOLY SHIT ME TOO

[@Sewstine]

Thank you!! :D

[@sier96]

I love that you have emergency fabric money :D

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Serious self love right there.

[@michellecornum5856]

That was the best!

[@maja8059]

I'm watching this while eating strawberry shortcake for breakfast so I already feel royal, even though I'm in my pjs 🍰👑

[@Sewstine]

Yes! I feel honored to have joined you for strawberry shortcake!

[@ashleejones1690]

To think that I've always been so distracted by the pretty frilly shoes that I never noticed the sneaky Converses! 😱

[@mariatheresabellatrix8594]

The dress! The mittens!! The hat!!! The Bow!!!! I didn't know that this dress has strawberry pattern! I watched this movie for the first time when I was 8 and was and still am obsessed with the shopping montage. I rewatched this movie again last week (whilst waiting for this video 😊).

[@Sewstine]

Maria.... I can't even tell you how many dreams I've had about that shopping montage. One day... ONE DAY!!!! Hehehe, I'm so honored you liked it and thought of me as you watched it!

[@sarahheri7027]

idk whether you're disappointed about the 'wrong color palette', but tbh i think this suits you SO WELL, maybe the blue/pink fabric would have been even too cold you? you're a very warm type - this green/pink basically melts with your overall look into a golden haze of perfection :D it looks marvelous on you - and honestly... that dress, tho!!

[@Sewstine]

I can't lie! I was initially really disappointed, but now that it's done, I love it even more! Thank you so much!

[@sarahheri7027]

@@Sewstine i've been watching your videos for a while (bernadette shouted out to you a while ago and i was curious LOL) and maybe (MAYBE) this one is my favourite dress you've shared with us so far. ...maybe. i also liked mme pompadoure...

[@jenninstitches]

Omg, bless your patience for that fabric. The open-thread backed fabric like that is the most epic monstrosity of nightmarish proportions and I have only done it twice before I decided never again. But.... as I think she should be called, Madame Fraise, is so beautiful.

[@Sewstine]

It's HORRIBLE! But I still love how it came out. I think I'd do it again for the right design. :D

[@jenninstitches]

@@Sewstine We all will probably do it again with for the right material and right pattern.... we are gluttons for it ;)

[@inkenhafner7187]

Period dress maker: well, Madame, I'm so sorry that you've spent so much money on faux brocade. But there is absolutely NO way that this will ever meet my tools.

[@dcupka2010]

I did some work with ABC transporters in college! The lab I worked in was making pro-drug inhibitors of ABCB1 (aka P-GP or MDR1) which is over-expressed in a ton of cancers and decreases efficacy of chemo drugs. Science and sewing are the best combo!

[@Sewstine]

That's so cool Dorothy!! Thank you for being awesome!

[@garrettrobinson3826]

Sewstine: talking about the amazing dress me: ooh that's very pretty fabric and I love the trim she made Sewstine: talking about MRP8 gene Me: will you adopt me

[@andrewkallem92]

i think sitting around in a fabulous marie antoinette gown while drinking tea and texting would be possibly the best way to spend a pandemic lockdown afternoon! (well done! it's beautiful)

[@Sewstine]

....I should do this. Yes. I will do this. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@linnyalexan5899]

Id love to see the making of the breakfast at Tiffany's dress!!

[@BMoll87]

It's already done! Christine posted the final product on Instagram!

[@Sewstine]

Hi Linny! I will be making a full video on how to sew that dress, as well as selling the pattern (in my size) in about 2-3 weeks. Let's see how work goes. :D

[@india1422]

I make very novice items but I agree- if it isn’t the way you want it re-do. After all part ( whole?) reason of dressmaking is to get a garment you love to your highest ability. I’m in awe of your skills

[@Sewstine]

Thank you India!

[@phyliciagordon2604]

I'm completely here for the random science lessons, these juxtapositions of topics are really endearing 😊

[@hehehhehehheheh5027]

“I had to sand the tips of my fingers so there were no bumps” Airport security 🧍‍♂️

[@dob1997]

This is STUNNING you deserve a million more views than you have

[@MuseAndDionysus]

Absolutely beautiful... But this fabric makes me ✨stressed✨

[@Sewstine]

(Me too!!) Thank you!

[@synteis]

Love the genetics fact! I'm a geneticist so stuff like that always makes me super happy.

[@Sewstine]

Ooh! Thank you Margot! That's so cool!

[@isabelladurante8321]

It looks gorgeous. I wish I had that less-sweat mutation- it would come in so handy!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Isabella!

[@wendybutler1681]

This is one of my 3 favorite movies EVER. ALL because of the visuals. My other two are Curse of the Golden Flower (every scene a feast for the eyes) and Purple Rain (because, well, Prince). The sets, costumes, food --everything in this Marie Antoinette is stunningly done. Love the soundtrack, too. Golden Flower has subtitles but it is so worth multiple views.

[@elfieblue3175]

I work full-time in a deli. I could FEEL ghost strands of silk snagging on my fingers. I don't know how you persevered, but you look amazing in it.

[@dianathemagic]

OMG IM REALLY THANKFUL TO MY KZbin RECOMMENDATIONS. I would never find this channel. This is SOOO IMPRESSIVE AND MAGNIFICENT. I'm really shocked of making this dress it looks like a dream

[@princessatarockconcert]

She’s so fantastic, you’re in for a treat

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!

[@lesahanners5057]

This was beyond gorgeous, but you had me laughing, because now I know I'm not the only one who sews to Time Team. It is the perfect show to watch for hand stitching. Even if I do cringe sometimes at their overuse of backhoes and bucket diggers. : - )

[@Sewstine]

Hahaha! I didn't notice that they overused that but I'm totally going to look for it now! Thank you!

[@digitaldgirl4459]

I've been following Maggie forever. She does amazing research and offers so many great photos. I love that you gave us such a good overview of fabric. Your final gown and complete ensemble was so adorable on you. I also love that you don't speak over our heads. Your information is so easy to digest. Many thanks for your wonderful videos. Also thank you for your front service as a medical professional. You are truly a Heroine of RL and costuming.

[@lenayasutake6824]

I love how honest you are about things like sanding your fingertips(!) and making mistakes. They give me so much hope. “Even sewing goddesses have hiccups! You’ve got this, don’t give up!” Thanks for being awesome Sewstine. We love you are your gorgeous creations!

This gown is BEAUTIFUL, SO GORGEOUS. CONGRATS!!! You got a new follower. I hope you could make more costumes from this same movie, it is really a delightful movie to watch. I wish you had walk on a garden or park with that dress like Marie on the gardens of Versailles.

[@janemarriott3389]

Those of us who do not do Instagram are very happy that you make these excellent KZbin videos. 🙏🏽❤️

[@ardenboshier7431]

Your little science asides bring me so much joy!!! Exquisite dress this is amazing ❤️💖

[@rebeccatirrell8321]

And I adore that you KNOW some of us are like wait what gene tell me more hahaha

[@Sewstine]

Hahaha! Thank you so much for nerding out with me!

[@BMoll87]

19:40 yeay! Science!! :D The gown is amazing! When I saw you cutting the fabric I wondered how long you are going to find the fibers from this gown in your sewing room. I imagine it must be like needles from your Christmas tree that still show up in March in hidden corners.. :)

[@Sewstine]

I sewed this dress in December. STILL finding fibers. XD

[@BMoll87]

@@Sewstine Hahaha! I knew it!!! :D I found a Christmas tree needle the other day, too.. And we vacuum all the time.. :D

[@CorbalianVoss]

Don’t call your work a knock off. You create moving art and it’s perfect.

[@kellyoconnor5684]

Can we also admire the citrusy-color dresses you're wearing for your sewing endeavors? I love them!

[@victoriawu6551]

I had such a visceral reaction to the final outfit. OMG this is the prettiest dress ever!!!

[@johnshepard629]

This gown is truly exquisite! The skill! The fabric! The Bernie pocket! Not for the faint of heart!!!

[@alaskacosplay]

I am amazed you made the dress despite fabric possibly snagging or ruining the design of the strawberries because of the loose threads. Im not criticizing you whatsoever on your work because it is amazing but I would like to offer a helpful suggestion to anybody else who will be working on fabric like this to make the Marie Antoinette strawberry dress is to make sure everything is fully hemmed and lined because you really dont wanna ruin a fabric that pretty and that expensive. I love how you showed how you hemmed the skirt with silk taffeta which is a really smart way to do a historical hemming method on these types of gowns especially on fabrics like this. I imagine the original dress being hemmed/lined with a white silk taffeta since the background color is white. Great job Sewstine!!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@rikjavich1060]

This, and the plain teal robe d'anglais she wears in the movie are my favourite gowns in the movie! This movie definitely is a huge contributer to historical costuming as a hobby for me. Your replication is gorgeous.

[@cap4life1]

This is great!!! I also 100% agree on outsourcing tasks that you don’t like / don’t have the bandwidth to do.

[@RychaardRyder]

Gourgeous! And also omg your wedding gown!

[@charliemum]

Stunning! I would love to see you do the ball gown and/or wedding gown from the film The slipper and the rose. I am totally new to sewing but they are both on my "dream dress" list 😊

[@Sewstine]

I don't know that one and will have to check it out. Thank you!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

The actual color of the dress in the film could be anything, how it photographs and then gets printed onto film involves color shifts.

[@Sewstine]

This is true! At the end of the day - I LOVED my pink/green version better because that colorway tends to look better on me than pink/blue anyway.

[@thetasteofsunshine]

Lately I've been making modern dresses inspired by historical clothing and using historical sewing techniques, and I just want to say that your videos have been an incredible and invaluable resource to my sewing endeavors (as well as wonderfully entertaining!). Thank you!

[@ShareAgonyFreya]

When you mentioned wanting to see the fabric in a robe a la francaise, now I got the idea stuck in my head and now I want to make it for myself. Sanded fingertips here I come lol!

[@PixelTheMushroom]

Wait a minute... This video was only published 4 days ago and I watched it a few minutes after it aired, omg why does this week feel sooooo long!!

[@mittenista]

The OG strawberry dress! But I'd love to see a version of this in every era.

[@indoora]

I am obsessed with Dangerous Liaisons and Amadeus for costumes and both movies in general.

[@michellecornum5856]

Nightmare drag strings!!! I have a beautiful little bit of blue floral cabbage that is so old my mother might have acquired it in the 70s. It is just big enough to make a sash or a Medici belt. Right now, it is serged and living in a zip lock bag because it is dangerously snaggy. This came out marvelously well! Sweating and earwax -- never would have linked them.

[@PetraNR1967]

You look really lovely in the dress!

[@aikiakane]

I think the pink/green colorway looks better than the original. I might be biased though. Well done!

[@Sewstine]

You know... I do look better in green than blue - I would have probably gone for screen accurate fabric if I had had a choice so it's probably a good thing I didn't! Thank you!

[@kempayton456]

I'll be honest, when I saw the back of that fabric, my blood ran cold and I was so scared for you! But you totally killed it! What a lovely gown! The color is perfection! I especially like the red facing because it peeks out when you sit down.

[@LixiaWinter]

That video is so Versaille that I got ads in French

[@Sewstine]

HA! That's crazy! Thank you for sharing!

[@birdietalkstoomuch]

this is so random but you remind me so much of my freshman year history teacher. just the best cozy vibes in a woman that you know is the sweetest

[@enriquetorres2962]

The edit at the end with you at the cathedral haha! Perfect!

[@kittykittymeow260]

I was watching Dangerous Liaisons tonight and SCREAMED when I saw this color way in the movie. Absolutely fabulous 😍

[@SquirrelQueen93]

The moment where you were watching Time Team, I felt that. I have been obsessed with archeology since i was about 4, I'm even a part of my local archaeology club. We found a Roman villa in a field in 2008, such an amazing experience to be part of xx

[@Sewstine]

Oh that's so cool! Time Team is just such a great sewing show!

[@SquirrelQueen93]

I don't know if you've ever seen A Stitch In Time on the BBC. It's a wonderful show about trying to replicate the fashions in portraiture with authentic and historical accuracy. I binged all of them in a day! Xx

[@CorbalianVoss]

I am completely obsessed with the rococo period and is that The Swing on the wall behind you?? My absolute favourite painting ever.

[@alaskacosplay]

This dress is absolutely stunning!! It really is a great piece of eye candy especially since it has a fruit motif on the fabric itself which I absolutely live for. I love that you did a Robe a l’anglaise instead of a normal Robe a la Francaise. I love that hat, those mitts, and the dress together. It really makes a really striking look without being too overly fussy with huge bows or too many ruffles and I think the dress overall makes you look taller and you look stunning!!

[@saminazafar5879]

This fabric is called Banarsi or atlus in the part of the world I come from. It’s quite cheap in the polyester variety but quite expensive in pure silk. It’s mostly available in floral patterns though. They always cut the threads at the back from motif to motif. Excellent gown! I love all your work!

[@sarahrosen4985]

Just before this video posted I was on the interwebs ordering strawberry applique sweaters for my little one. There is just something about strawberries. . . From Marie Antoinette to a 20 month old - strawberries cross all boundaries. ;-)

[@Sewstine]

Aww! Strawberries! I honestly want strawberries on everything. Thank you! :D

[@Ocyla]

I smiled at the sanding finger comment, I should do that with some yarns I use for the same reason! That dress is BEAUTIFUL! My grandma use to sew dresses but I didn't get that skill from her sadly.

[@wendybutler1681]

I dread hand sewing. I'm in awe of all you with your PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT hand stitches. And, frankly, kinda jealous!

[@rosymohr6730]

wow, I had no idea this fabric was so widely used! Your dress looks so beautiful!

[@WinnieFinesse]

When i went to Versailles, i listened to the soundtrack for he whole visit 😂 it was magical

[@Gwynevation]

Your mom's hanbok in your wedding photo is so pretty! Also your wedding dress is absolutely gorgeous and I love the tough of tartan 💕

[@Chibihugs]

Stunning. The battle with that beautiful but troublesome fabric was well worth it for the loveliness that is the completed gown. Also those mitts are fabulous

[@Aquatwin22]

i love that your video is just so wholey you like. NOT ONLY do we get the fun love of historical costuming fashion, we also get tidbits of your doctorate peaking through. its wonderful

[@sarahrosen4985]

16:25 Those shoes!!! I can't breathe. I need those to live.

[@Sewstine]

Thank you! They're by Agustin Moreno in Spain! He's a custom shoe maker, but his work is impeccable!

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@Sewstine Amazing! I still can't breathe. Those are stuck in my soul. You have created so much beauty in your life.

[@anna-lenameijer9942]

Tape the threads on the back with long strips of a gentle tape, going down >up. That way you can cut and the threads stay in place.

[@JulesLaRue]

That was my favorite dress from the movie. I could n do watch that movie over n over just recentlly rewatched it.

[@stela_3gatsu_9ka]

I always love to see how happy you are when you wear the dresses you make.

[@salami5050]

This was the most well done hello fresh ad ever.

[@kvr8286]

21:02 ROTFLMOA Perfection, love it!

[@Sewstine]

[@christiangillenwaters9809]

This movie was what got me into historical costuming.

[@KatieCottingham]

*completes absolute museum quality masterpiece in silk taking weeks of work and years of research and planning* "And thus the dress was done!" *said in the most chill, laid back cool imaginable, a state of calm known only to great artists* Thank you for sharing your art, your journey in these projects, and process of working through setbacks. It was the example I needed in college, and I know there's a generation of theatre technicians and fashion design students who have a leg up on how to keep cool when problems arise (because every project has something go sideways) and step back to find creative solutions to any number of bumps and curves in the road. This video popped up at just the right time today to help me calm the heck down after a mess of a day. I really hope that all the good things that come from your videos (like folks like me getting almost a half hour escape from a bad day and students finding ways to cope with the stress and lack of directions in certain projects) comes back to you tenfold. 🧡

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

I want to learn how to sew so bad. Your videos are so inspiring, Sewstine!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much! And it's a fantastic hobby - highly recommended. :)

[@sandieking9007]

How fun! I love the red accent.

[@christineingram55]

Wow this has turned out gorgeous .The material is gorgeous ,I can imagine how easy it frames though.The trim looks beautiful too..And you looked lovely in it especially sitting there on your mobile phone lol..a tad out of period me thinks lol!..Beautiful work 🥰

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Christine! :D

[@VincentoValentine]

I think I would have flatlined the entire dress... and it would have done HIDEOUS things to the flow of the fabric. This dress is so beautiful! You did an amazing job!

[@kizumekojilee2255]

I'm relieving my royalcore aesthetic for 2022 and I wanted to learn how to sew.

[@BlackBerryTrees]

Also faithfully watching all your ads without skipping because I just want to see you make more content that is soooooooooo time consuming!

[@stievedelance]

I was watching Abbie Cox”s review of the costumes of dangerous liaisons I noticed the same fabric on the dress in that as well. I looked it up and indeed it is the same fabric

[@jilliedillie]

I read the book upon which Ms Coppola based the movie, and Marie Antoinette is close to my heart. (One of my treasured possessions is a chestnut I may or may not have found at the Hamlet at Versailles.) You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing all the details of your amazing journey for this stunning ensemble 🍓

[@hherroyal05]

A film that you may really like is "Orlando", starring Tilda Swinton. Totally iconic.

[@tristanicole7937]

I love the Sciencey asides you included! :)

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Trista for nerding out with me! :D

[@macstabby_j]

It's sooooooo pretty. I hope you get to take photos of it in some fitting outdoorsy location when the weather warms up!

[@baralinni79]

I really think that making that third bodice was worth it, it looks so good on you!

[@BlackBerryTrees]

Omgosh the hat looks sooo smooth! And the pleats on the back of the dress are mesmerizing! I so badly want to make a milk maid style dress to match a picnic basket my boyfriend got me for my birthday and have weekly weekend picnics (although not in the shade because I love the sunshine)!

[@jodywarren54]

You are so incredibly talented, - this outfit is absolutely exquisite. I need those red mitts!

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Jody! I confess I'm obsessed with those too!

[@aisme19]

My doll mini-me is sssooooo jealous of that gorgeous Versailles bedroom!

[@CharmedIreland]

That dress is perfection, but that seems to be everything you make. You put so much care and detail into everything. I bow down to you. Can't wait to see your next project.

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much Kate! I really appreciate that!

[@lornas-w4661]

As ever - so beautiful. Just about to get on with the day and then you mention BAT dress! oh yes! oh yes! can't wait for that level of chic!

[@majoredinenglish8228]

This was such a cool video Christine. I love that you walked us through your process. Also, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress would be cool to see too.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

What a glorious dress! I am so happy to watch your lovely dressmaking videos while working on a reticule sized bag of brocaded roses. Even though our fabric content & appearances ,as well as the project size & length are different, the tiny similarities help me feel like I am there with you, creating more beauty & more fun things. Thank you for sharing such a well done video of such a precious & resplendent project! I'm working with pink velveteen & brocaded

[@dmitryostrovsky5763]

Absolutely amazing and so beautiful. You are definitely a pro with lots of passion. Thanks for doing such a great video shoot of the whole process for us. Dima

[@maudline]

Wow this is so beautiful! Love the look of brocade but will be a hot minute before I attempt sewing with it myself.

[@aephraums]

the answer to the problem of sewing floating thread jacquard fabric is to mount it onto silk organza, ie cut two layers with the same pattern piece. it does increase the price of fabrication, but it is a couture technique still used today.