Outlander Costumes and Folkwear

September 19, 2017 1 Comment on Outlander Costumes and Folkwear

Have you been watching the Outlander series on Starz? I have read most of the books by Diana Gabaldon, and I have seen a few episodes of the show. I enjoyed the books and the shows that I watched, but I know there are a lot of huge fans of Claire and Jamie out there. Outlander is getting a lot of interest and press lately as a new season has just started. What has struck me most, when watching the shows and reading about the shows, is the costumes. They are well done and beautiful! I found a few articles recently about the costumes from Outlander and how they were made. You can read about them here (Outlander Costume Secrets at Buzzfeed)and here (Outlander Costumes and Starz). And you can read more about the costumes and what goes into making them on the costume designer, Terry Dresbach's blog. Very interesting!

All of this also made me think of Folkwear patterns and creating some of the looks from the Outlander shows. Of course, 152 Scottish Kilt would be perfect - kilt, Prince Charlie Jacket, vest - to get Scottish Jamie's look. The 102 French Cheesemaker's Smock or the 116 Shirts of Russian and Ukraine are also a great shirt patterns for the time period. Also, 267 M'Lady's Corset and 207 Kinsale Cloak are iconic of the time and place, respectively. For the 1940's, tailored-Claire-look, our 133 Belgian Military Jacket, 250 Hollywood Pants, and 263 Countryside Frock Coat (for Frank too) would work well. And, of course, for such a steamy show, 219 Intimacies is appropriate!

What do you think of the Outlander costumes? Which patterns would you use to create an Outlander look?

1 Response

Barb

October 07, 2017

I am watching the series. Love the robe Claire wears over her nightgown. It appears to be embroidered silk and has unpressed pleats in the back and both sides of the front. Sure wish I cold find a pattern of something similar. The flowing fullness without being full of gathers is what I like.