によって Katrina Casey, guest author
Of all the films produced in the twentieth century, The Sound of 音楽 remains the most 人気 family classic ever. Its success is worldwide and its legacy has continued to grow since the movie's release in 1965. Documentaries have rhapsodized over its scenery, and musicians over the fabulous musical score. My お気に入り element, however, is the exquisitely beautiful dresses worn によって Maria, the Baroness, and the von Trapp daughters. With their heirloom style and detailing, these dresses speak of the elegance of European styles which aristocratic families would have worn in the “last golden days of the thirties”. But these styles are certainly not only for the upper class of Austria! With today's interest in vintage clothing, coupled with the film's increasing popularity, what could be lovelier than recreating some of these fashions for today?
The Sound of 音楽 was costumed によって Dorothy Jeakins, who could already boast a long and successful career によって the time Robert Wise commissioned her to take on this project. When interviewed in the early 1960s, she reportedly noted that while she enjoyed costuming both modern and period films, she far preferred the latter. Based on her masterful designs for the film, there can be little wonder about her statement! Dorothy conducted painstaking research on Austrian garb, even down to the designs used on men's buttons of the day. Julie Andrews, the film's “Maria”, related that Miss Jeakins' focus was on making garments as authentic as possible, using lacing and buttons in place of zippers. Julie also revealed that of all the costumes she's worn during her many years on stage and screen, she never felt もっと見る beautiful than in the silk wedding dress Dorothy designed for The Sound of Music.
Besides the glorious bridal ガウン from this film, many ファン admire the detailed evening gowns worn によって the Baroness and guests for the party scene. Equally deserving of attention are the costumes which the children wore for this scene. The girls' dresses were lovely creations of heirloom laces, shirring, pleating, and bows, constructed of fine cottons and シルク in muted hues of ivory and pale yellow. Maria's blue chiffon dress which she wore in the gazebo scene features panels of ハニカム smocking and flutter sleeves. And Brigitta's ディナー dress ensemble comprised of mint green dupioni with contrasting ピンク piping and shell is nothing short of spectacular!
Perhaps one of the best-loved costumes from The Sound of 音楽 is the chiffon dress Liesl wore during her famous “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” sequence. With the gown's billowy sleeves, twirling skirt, and tiny bows on the ruched bodice, it defines feminine clothing at its finest. I have thoroughly enjoyed recreating this dress using the pattern available at Edelweiss Patterns, and hope to have many occasions to wear it! See below for 画像 of the original dress and the reproduction.
次 time your family watches The Sound of Music, pay close attention to the exquisite details of the film's costumes. あなた just may be inspired to make a dress yourself!
Katrina Casey is the owner of Edelweiss Patterns, a vintage pattern company specializing in The Sound of 音楽 costumes. An avid seamstress, she has studied historical costume in England and has had her work featured によって PBS 表示する host Martha Pullen. Katrina resides in Oregon where she sews, designs patterns, and spends time with her family. Visit her website at www.edelweisspatterns.com.
Of all the films produced in the twentieth century, The Sound of 音楽 remains the most 人気 family classic ever. Its success is worldwide and its legacy has continued to grow since the movie's release in 1965. Documentaries have rhapsodized over its scenery, and musicians over the fabulous musical score. My お気に入り element, however, is the exquisitely beautiful dresses worn によって Maria, the Baroness, and the von Trapp daughters. With their heirloom style and detailing, these dresses speak of the elegance of European styles which aristocratic families would have worn in the “last golden days of the thirties”. But these styles are certainly not only for the upper class of Austria! With today's interest in vintage clothing, coupled with the film's increasing popularity, what could be lovelier than recreating some of these fashions for today?
The Sound of 音楽 was costumed によって Dorothy Jeakins, who could already boast a long and successful career によって the time Robert Wise commissioned her to take on this project. When interviewed in the early 1960s, she reportedly noted that while she enjoyed costuming both modern and period films, she far preferred the latter. Based on her masterful designs for the film, there can be little wonder about her statement! Dorothy conducted painstaking research on Austrian garb, even down to the designs used on men's buttons of the day. Julie Andrews, the film's “Maria”, related that Miss Jeakins' focus was on making garments as authentic as possible, using lacing and buttons in place of zippers. Julie also revealed that of all the costumes she's worn during her many years on stage and screen, she never felt もっと見る beautiful than in the silk wedding dress Dorothy designed for The Sound of Music.
Besides the glorious bridal ガウン from this film, many ファン admire the detailed evening gowns worn によって the Baroness and guests for the party scene. Equally deserving of attention are the costumes which the children wore for this scene. The girls' dresses were lovely creations of heirloom laces, shirring, pleating, and bows, constructed of fine cottons and シルク in muted hues of ivory and pale yellow. Maria's blue chiffon dress which she wore in the gazebo scene features panels of ハニカム smocking and flutter sleeves. And Brigitta's ディナー dress ensemble comprised of mint green dupioni with contrasting ピンク piping and shell is nothing short of spectacular!
Perhaps one of the best-loved costumes from The Sound of 音楽 is the chiffon dress Liesl wore during her famous “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” sequence. With the gown's billowy sleeves, twirling skirt, and tiny bows on the ruched bodice, it defines feminine clothing at its finest. I have thoroughly enjoyed recreating this dress using the pattern available at Edelweiss Patterns, and hope to have many occasions to wear it! See below for 画像 of the original dress and the reproduction.
次 time your family watches The Sound of Music, pay close attention to the exquisite details of the film's costumes. あなた just may be inspired to make a dress yourself!
Katrina Casey is the owner of Edelweiss Patterns, a vintage pattern company specializing in The Sound of 音楽 costumes. An avid seamstress, she has studied historical costume in England and has had her work featured によって PBS 表示する host Martha Pullen. Katrina resides in Oregon where she sews, designs patterns, and spends time with her family. Visit her website at www.edelweisspatterns.com.
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The Sound of Music
Like Charmian, I knew Heather from this film and she was so graceful in the 'So Long, Farewell' number. That was when I found out that she's also a ballerina in her own rights, so I guess she uses her ballet talents for this film.
Logan's Run
Although, I never watch a single episode of this series, but from what I read that series is a little bit like 星, つ星 Trek and 星, つ星 Wars go together. So, for those of あなた who are Sci-Fi ファン as well, あなた might want to check out this series made in the late 70's!
I Flit, I Float!
RIP Louisa, may あなた and your sister Liesl be at peace forevermore!
RIP Heather!!
