I sewed a Sophie Cosplay (but made it a house dress with pockets) || Cottagecore Dressmaking

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In this video, I talk about the patterns and materials I use to make my Sophie cosplay. However, to make my cosplay useful in daily life, my version is a comfortable linen house dress made.
I am in fact a Baby Lock Ambassador and these are the machines I use: @Baby Lock Sewing Machines
Embroidery machine: Valiant: babylock.​com/machines/multi-needle-embroidery/valiant
Sewing Machine: Soprano: babylock.​com/machines/quilting/soprano
Serger: Victory: babylock.​com/machines/serger/victory
Digitizing Software: Palette 11:​babylock.​com/accessories/software/palette-11-embroidery-software
Sciencey things:
Paper I mentioned regarding Meal Kits and CO2 Emissions: www.sciencedirect.com/science...
A summarization of this paper: news.umich.edu/those-home-del...
Materials used:
Pattern is from Folkwear: www.folkwear.com/products/205...
Linen for the blue dress is from Fabrics-store.com - This particular shade is IL019 LAGOON
www.fabrics-store.com/fabrics...
Linen for the apron is from zadiegrossman.com/
Cotton tape, button moulds, and other awesome things: burnleyandtrowbridge.com/
Custom Dress Form: www.beatriceforms.com/
Button "moulds" - burnleyandtrowbridge.com/coll...
The "wrapper" pattern I mentioned: www.lafnmoon.com/product_p/p12...
People I mentioned:
@Abby Cox - ACTUAL dress historian. I would seriously love to hear her analyze the costumes in this with @Pinsent Tailoring for the mens stuff.
Other tools:
Simflex Sewing Gauge: amzn.to/3geL8ul
Clover Button Hole Cutter amzn.to/36K0TpZ
Extremely large (40"x60") cutting mat - amzn.to/37GZYG4
The incredible pin dish that I use thanks to @Costuming Drama - amzn.to/3mMgcUT
Ruler - amzn.to/32YNIiV
Favorite Needles for hand sewing: amzn.to/3nx7zNM
Favorite Thread for sewing:
www.superiorthreads.com/threa...
Source for Shoes: Americanduchess.com who has their own channel: @American Duchess
Me in different realms:
Blog: Sewstine.com
Shop: sewstine.etsy.com/
Instagram: / sewstine
Music from ArtList
I do not own Howl's Moving Castle (2004) as made by Studio Ghibli.

[@hautelemode]

GhibliCore is fucking iconic.

[@champion4girlsbanannie212]

I am so so glad you are here...I just love you even more

[@Spacekitty666]

I would have never expected you to be here

[@TehMomo_]

WE LOVE A CROSSOVER.

[@lucie4185]

Sophie would totally have pockets! She's a practical soul.

[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

She does actually! You can see it in the movie when they first have breakfast at the castle. She takes out a message from the witch for Howl which then burns up when he tries to take it.

[@Lavantte]

@@frauleinzuckerguss1906 Yup!! :D

[@songindarkness]

I came here to say that! Sophie would always have made her own dresses and included pockets 😊

[@KaleighSofka]

I don’t know if anyone’s said this but Sophie’s dress actually does have pockets! When she, Howl, and Markl sit down to breakfast, she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a note from the Witch of the Waste

[@MotherHemCreations]

I've always wanted this dress in my life but not cosplay quality, actual garment quality so I am SO making this

[@kestrels.9189]

Exactly, because I’d wear it out and about! All the time! I’d make this dress and various ones there of as my whole wardrobe!

[@voyance4elle]

So true! I want to wear dresses like this one everyday. But I don't know where to get a pattern and I need to start learning how to sow...

[@malinstiernborg7522]

"It's my house dress, I want to feel pretty in it". This just *hit* me. I should wear things at home as well that makes me feel pretty. Unexpected truth bomb before 8 am first day back at Uni after the holidays.

[@MorganDonner]

SO FLIPPIN' CUTE! (I extra love the apron addition 😜)

[@anvy2000]

I really like your channel as well Morgan 😁

[@vinegar4761]

"why would she change her look just coz she's got a man now." I like that👌🏻

[@MuseAndDionysus]

The most relatable thing is you trying to film, and your little one running into the room as your spouse goes "oh no oh no, time to go!"

[@susanmazzanti5643]

I remember wearing dresses like that when I was a child a very long time ago. I have no idea how many time I tore a skirt loose climbing trees and other things in my dresses. The skirts always went back on as if by magic and I kept exploring the world. Looking back, I'm sure my grandmother put my cloths back together. She also started me on my journey of making clothing. Mostly I wear jeans now so I can still climb when the need arises. The doctor said no falling not no climbing and I climb not fall.

[@CrimsonVipera]

Huh. It's so interesting to see you interpret the dress. I mean, we were looking at the same drawing but I apparently see something entirely different! What you call lace, I always thought was the edge of her high collar slip. And if I were to sew this, I'd opt for hook and eye side opening with functional buttons on the bodice so that I could put the dress over my head. It came out so good! You look extremely cute in this.

[@sweetasbloodredjam]

Yeah, I was thinking along the same lines. Like Christine mentioned any closure method that Sophie could do herself easily, would be very fitting with her character, and I feel the same way about putting the dress over the head, it seems like something Sophie would opt for. That being said, the finale result is gorgeous regardless.

[@elenpena42564]

"If the movie took place in our world" Me: stares at the book on my desk

[@LadyAhro]

A certain welsh family wants to have a word

[@AgentPedestrian]

Well to be fair where Sophie lives is not in our world so it does make sense

[@elenpena42564]

@@AgentPedestrian yeah, but I mean that the book does takes place on our world even if it's only for a tiny bit

[@lucie4185]

"I was born a Welshman who can't sing!"

[@avivagodfrey]

Same tho. XDD

[@acmulhern]

Ghiblicore has got to be the best cottagecore subgenre ever. Also, this is a super rendition of Sophie's dress. Will add it to my very long sewing wishlist 😂

[@StrawberryMad6]

"I'm Sophiiiiiieeeeee!!!" A sentiment that I can totally get behind!💖

[@Moodas4]

Christine wearing ghiblicore dresses while making more Ghibli core dresses is fantastic also - it's your dress, making it the way you want it makes total sense

[@grizeldamayhem]

I’ve had a vision - you open a sewing school for all us ghiblicore fans in the south of France and this is the uniform. I love it SO much. Dress of dreams.

[@fernagaric2705]

I would immediately go

[@momosaku16]

the dress is super cute! Howl`s moving castle is my favourite Ghibli movie :) I think the made up fantasy version of the dress was the right choice. A real `victorian` dress would have also been pretty, but it wouldn`t have been Sophie`s dress. Btw, a always just want to tell you how much I admire you. Having a fulltime job, a baby, and still making time to sew and even edit videos. you`re wonder woman :)

[@vickieskala9270]

"Studies are cool". Spoken like a true medical nerd. I agree 100%

[@lauraes9568]

I love it! I call it casual cosplay when I make something based off of something animated that I plan to wear day to day 😅

[@J4JayJazzy]

I am currently binging your content, much love!!! Also, I love how whenever you see a woman sewing her own dress, they ALWAYS add pockets. Come on, fashion industry, get with it!

[@danielecrema]

I am in awe of How much you do! How can you have a family, work insane shifts as a doctor AND come home to make beautiful complicated things! I do not understand How you manage It ALL! ❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations! Superwoman of real life!

[@eggboi4564]

I’m a cat person but that dog is so cute! You can tell they really love just being around you!

[@laurenklinkhammer1748]

This is always how I imagined Sophie’s dress in real life. It feels very, well... her! Quaint, comfy, and utilitarian have always been her vibes, to me. Great job!

[@haliku9705]

I’ve been working on a winter nightgown based on Sophie’s nightgown (which is just her dress without a waistband) so this was quite helpful!

[@lacyminoux9177]

I love it!!! I have been wanting to make a Sophie house dress for YEARS! I have struggled finding the right pattern that would mimic her yoke and I even got a few wrapper patterns but they didn’t cut it. I do have this blouse pattern and never made the connection. Genius!

[@emmapirato]

Oh I've been umming and aahing about that Folkwear pattern so this is very timely for me; I have a ridiculous amount of lilac linen on order to make it from. Thank you!

[@momosaku16]

uu, a lilac version would be soo pretty :D

[@Amish-Kapoor]

You should read the Book" Howl's moving castle" that the movie is based on! It's amazing!

[@Amish-Kapoor]

@@AlexaY82 Oh I'm so glad you like the book! Have you finished it yet?

[@Amish-Kapoor]

@@AlexaY82 Well that makes sense haha it's quite long!

[@aybukebulat]

That book is perfect!!!!!!

[@chacker21]

I loved the movie then stumbled upon the book. I love the book more than the movie, but just a skosh. It actually has a sequel too.

[@Amish-Kapoor]

@@chacker21 I do love the book more than the movie too!I've also read the third book of the series and I liked it too. Of course it wasn't as good as HMC but it was still nice. You should read the Chrestomanci Chronicles they are sooo good, written by Diana wynne jones too!

[@sadiemcc9363]

Not the biggest Anime fan, but always a sucker for watching swishy linen, lol

[@sallysaindon3752]

That little "I'm Sophie!!!" was so adorable as was your recreation of her dress it looks so comfy and fun

[@AkameruKawaii]

It turned out so pretty 😍 Love your content ❤️

[@anastasiamaliuha5481]

Ghiblicore is life! I love how you adjusted the details to suit your personal needs, cute and practical, Sophie would approve. Oh, and your sentient cloud of a dog is so precious.

[@meggletteprime]

I have been waiting on bated breath for this video ever since you mentioned it at the end of your "house dress" video. I am over the moon 🌙 ❤

[@babybabekiss]

Omg at 1:52 I thought you were talking about Victorian Rappers and i was like "that was a thing?? sick" lol

[@deaniej2766]

Love the concept behind this! I think the apron needs 2 large-ish patch pockets. I always find little things that need to go into another room when I clean and I don't want to put them in my dress. Very cute project!

[@BarbiesRevenge579]

it came out so beautifully!!! shortening it gives it kind of a ponyo vibe as well imho which makes it even better. you look so lovely in it.

[@crimboscrungly]

My jaw DROPPED the second you started sewing the pockets. Id never thought about doing it that way - that's a total game changer!!!

[@witchfemina26]

Softest linen you say 👀 those buttons are excellent and the pleats look fingerbreaking but worth it

[@annbrookens945]

It's ADORABLE! I. Love. This. Dress. The gathers going into that smooth waistband, the stand-up collar...it's just so cute! And you look so cute in it! Long live Ghiblicore!

[@emilyporter1186]

This is adorable! I always thought that Sophie's dress was like maybe stepped into or pulled over her head and then the yolk buttons were there to make that possible while being able to be fastened back up for modesty. Or perhaps fastened at the side on the bodice and skirt, with the buttons on the yolk there to more easily allow one's head to go through.

[@cam4636]

This is my favorite kind of costuming video--seeing the thought process behind how to "build" the pieces and modifying the available patterns/shapes to create the desired look

[@rgs8970]

Howl's Moving Castle is one of my favorite books! And Hayao Miyazaki's adaptation is my favorite book adaptation! Your dress very much does justice to Sophie 😍

[@kerchuansoong]

Ghiblicore has such a wholesome touch, and I love your interpretation of Sophie’s dress!

[@foodallergiesandme6614]

THIS. THIS IS MY DREAM AESTHETIC.

[@verrenyeux]

keeping the underarm area of the bodice gather-free----absolute genius!! so full looking but still slim

[@BlondLanfear]

Do I hate and refuse to wear dresses at all costs for myself? Yes absolutely But I love love love watching you make them and they look amazing on you. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!

[@Joesewz]

I GOT CHILLLSSSSS WHEN I SAW THE CANDY CANDY IMAGE OMGGGG YESSSSS! My mom grew up watching it in Mexico and introduced it to me when I was in middle school! Omg I’m getting so emotional lolll I’m so excited!

[@sjblack9135]

Not putting gathers on the sides of the dress...flippin’ genius!

[@victoriapiva3467]

Pockets the most brilliant human invention

[@BlkRoseGold87]

I saved this video to enjoy with my hot chocolate and Journaling. I'm so excited!!

[@Jessiebes]

It looks so nice on you. Great tip to not have pleats underneath the armpit on the bodice to keep the shape.

[@sharonfernandez2739]

I’m rooting for the Candy Candy dress! I grew up watching it and loved it!!

[@debbralehrman5957]

I like the idea of buttons and snaps on the back. That makes so much sense.

[@tiaroxae9902]

Oh my goodness, Candy Candy!! I hope we get to see that project. Her outfits are the cutest! Also this project turned out so lovely. The movement in that skirt! You captured Sophie's dress so well.

[@alyssawesselmann2554]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! I made an 1890's Sophie a few years ago, as if I was making a costume I wanted to make it historical! I love what you did! I need to do more "everyday" costumes!

[@momoyuan1470]

It's my dream to be able to freely do these kinds of things as well in the future. I hope one day, I'd look back and remember the people that inspired me to keep going. Thank you so much!

[@hazeld3703]

I love that you used a heavier weight fabric with more texture and body to it! It makes the dress so much more believable than just using quilting cotton

[@jordanrichardson6809]

Floofer dog enjoying life :) so cute

[@LavenderMilkshake]

can‘t wait for the Marie Antoinette one :D

[@noblemily]

Can't wait for that video with Candy Candy.

[@vanessadalpiaz6423]

I’ve been wanting to make the yellow dress for a bit this will be such a great help for that! I’ll probably do it in two pieces so I can wear them as separates!

[@Tnananas]

My insomnia has accomplished something tonight! Im awake for this!!! I've been waiting for this video 💕 YOU are inspirational, as is your work! Sophie's dress has been done justice 👗

[@victoriaacrage6342]

It’s so lovely!! 😍 I’m working on a “historically accurate” Sophie and I actually found a day dress pattern from the 1890s that is very close but that Gibson girl Pattern is so beautiful!!

[@lunacatkitten]

I so wish you had a clothing line where people could buy your lovely designs!

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

I absolutely adore this!! Comfy, cozy, practical, and with pockets!! And your decision to hide snaps with the buttons blew my mind. Thank you for sharing!! ❤️

Super cute!! I love the idea of snaps hiding back buttons for getting dressed.

[@SerenaSurprise]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE 🥺🥺🥺🥺 THE END DRESS WAS

[@Sewstine]

Thank you Serena!

[@SeSeMittens]

This is so pretty! 😭💕 I cannot wait to make my Kiki dress to join you in the Ghiblicore aesthetic 🥰

[@TheReverenceProject]

Loved the video and honestly one of the most natural transitions into a sponsor I’ve heard in a while. Ghibli-core really is something to strive for:’)

[@lenayacraby]

Yayy! more ghiblicore! ive been following the ghiblicore tag on tumblr for like 3 years, its great to see more great ghibli-inspired content! this is so beautiful, it inspires me!

[@smhauolic]

Super adorable!!! Now I see why she would it have it so many colors - you should too!

[@MadisonHartinWeather]

I’m just going to make this and wear it everyday

[@ZoraTheberge]

There’s a better way to do shirt yokes where you sandwich the bottom part of the shirt between the two and then you can hand sew the inside collar on by hand. Far easier and less hand sewing. This dress is amazing!!!

[@vanessatrotter69]

I LOVE YOU AND I REMEMBER THIS ANIME AND I LOVE YOUR VERSION OF THIS DRESS!🥰🙏🏾💙💙💙👑👑💙💙💙👑👑💙💙💙

[@logandodson1484]

That dress is pretty in blue - it would also be great in a punchy floral for spring

[@logandodson1484]

Btw, do you think the dress would work in a satin?

[@elanadicht5160]

I ❤ Howl's Moving Castle! Favorite movie of all time! I live for this video! The dress turned out so perfect! Must try to make this too!!

[@filmgirlclassic]

absurdly adorable and I'm amazed at how well it works as a modern day dress too!

[@jrgoddess]

This was the best end to my 2020 year. My daughter and I adore this movie. Now we can try to recreate this dress for her! Of course she will be using the new sewing machine that Santa brought her😉

[@StylingtheCenturies]

You are the absolute QUEEN of Ghiblicore

[@chile...6580]

my eyes are busy looking at the dresses shown in the pics and her patting her dog. i dont know where to focus Both are so cute😭 💗

[@Heothbremel]

This is amazing!!! I believe movie and book Sophies would both rock the dress just like you if they came into our world :)

[@amandat3655]

Your wallpaper of The Swing in your sewing room is so cool! I wish I had a sewing room. Alas, apartment living

[@NoNewGuru]

I’m obsessed with the idea of house dresses now??!? I’ve never heard of them before, thanks for introducing me to the idea 😄

[@StephanieCanada]

This is so awesome and I love that are gonna rock it in everyday use!! A twirly skirt is the best skirt!

[@klaracosic4695]

Yeah Sophie's dress!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hantamcincai]

Sophie does have pockets. When she first came into howls castle she took out the note (from the witch of the waste) from her pocket and it burned the table

[@KaityBower]

This dress is on my list of makes for next year once I’ve had my baby! I’ve had the fabric sitting around forever. This video was super helpful for planning, thank you! It looks adorable.

[@kestrels.9189]

My favorite movie, and one of my favorite books. 🥰 This was a joy to watch, and one day I too will have a Sophie dress or three of my own. Thank you for such a wonderful video!

[@amandarowland]

Love it! I think if it was me, I'd leave the shirt long, put the waistband on the skirt, and just wear it tucked in so I'd also have a cute shirt!

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

Super cute result! (My thought is the three buttons would be functional. The dress would have a loose wide back, with a bow pulling it together. The bow would be two ties, attached at the side seams at the waistline and tied together in the back. With the bow untied and the buttons unbuttoned it would be quick and easy to pull the dress on over your head, tie the bow behind your back (not very hard to do) and button the three buttons. A simple and neat way to dress. The bow could simple thin strips of cloth on the drab versions, and a wide showy sash for the happy yellow dress.)

[@librtey16]

Well now I definitely have to learn how to sew 😂😂 I’d love to be able to wear something like this regularly ♥️

[@SUMANnoHADASHI]

I only just clicked on your video and it makes me so happy already :-) Ghiblicore needs to be a thing :-)

[@janisi9262]

It looks comfortable and beautiful, and it's BLUE, which makes me like it even more!

[@Lele-rj6ro]

That cross body apron would be so useful for me!

[@musikkfreaken342]

Needed to pause this to announce that I'll have to watch howl's moving castle after this. ....Again. Defiently one of my favorite movies, so cute

[@alaskacosplay]

So gorgeous!!! If Howl’s Moving Castle was in a specific time period, based on the background characters’ outfits, its more likely to be in the 1890s to early 1900s around the 1895 if I was picking a specific time period based on the silhouettes of the gowns with those huge sleeves and large floppy hats and the sweeping trumpet style skirts of the time.

[@rowanelzer8401]

The end result is incredible! I’ve only just started learning to sew but this is going on my playlist for future reference 💕

[@gabbymg94]

some day sewstine will make a classic lolita coordinate, and my life will be complete then

[@c.w.3750]

Omg studio ghibli! Love love love

[@stephaniecameron2372]

Dang!! I've found my new obsession - you!

[@myhandsaslanguage]

So cute!!!!!!!!! You inspired me to get back to work in a dress that I’m sewing.

[@Sewstine]

That is the highest compliment! Keep on sewing! :D Thank you!

[@fancydeer]

I love how comfortable and practical this is. Most retro/vintage/historical youtubers make clothes that are too beautiful to wear or make things that look really uncomfortable or make things that look so dressy. This looks like something I would just throw on to wear around the house, to run errands in, to have a casual lazy day. It's not ridiculously put together but it's not frumpy. I love it.