Comic-Con Masquerade Contest: Adrienne C
Costume Name: 1740s Elizabeth Swann
Costume Description: My 1740s Elizabeth Swann is almost entirely hand sewn with historical materials and historical construction methods from the outside in, starting from the shift, stays, panniers, under petticoat, matelassé outer petticoat, to the silk pleated-back English gown. I aimed to maintain Penny Rose’s recognizable costume design from Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, but with elements changed to be more historical. For example, I replaced Elizabeth’s bow trim with handwoven 18th century fly trim and added separate winged cuffs instead of the original gathered sleeve ends. I also added hidden elements such as 18th century garters (often embroidered with phrases).
Bio: Adrienne is a costumer, designer, cosplayer, leatherworker, embroiderer, and maker inspired by historical and fantasy.
Photo credit: @portraits.n.cosplay, @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes
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Photo credit: portraits.n.cosplay
Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes
Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes
Photo credit: @once_upon_a_stitch edited by Adrienne C/@waxsealedcostumes
Photo credit: portraits.n.cosplay
18th century style garters embroidered with crewel wool on linen with silk and wool tape
Handwoven 18th century fly fringe in silk floss
Hand sewn 1740s linen shift with stroked gathers and hand worked buttonholes
Prick stitches in silk thread
Hand sewn cotton panniers with steel boning (shown with 18th century stays)
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