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Beautiful Vintage Clothing Downton Abbey
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2649 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/11 8:58 AM I have been watching the PBS series Downton Abbey. It is set in 1912 England in a lord's home. The Edwardian clothing is absolutely gorgeous. So if you are to be switching channels and happen upon it, stop for a while to gaze. ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
sharkycharming Beginner MD USA Member since 11/10/10 Posts: 345	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sharon1952 Like this post Date: 2/21/11 9:02 AM Oooh, thanks for the tip, Sharon. I don't get television at my house (only Netflix streaming) but I will add it to my list for when it comes out on DVD or streaming. The Edwardian period is my absolute favorite for drool-worthy fashion. ------ Heather in Baltimore
Invisigal Intermediate Member since 11/7/09 Posts: 563	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/11 1:46 PM This is my favorite new series! You might like one of my favorite blogs also. She often posts fashion photos, etc. Enchanted Serenity of Period Films
NancyZL   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 6/18/08 Posts: 261	Login to reply to this post In reply to sharkycharming Like this post Date: 2/22/11 12:40 PM The entire series/video is posted on the PBS station. They are filming additional chapters in the UK in March since the program was such a hit.
devviePuu Intermediate NY Member since 1/11/10 Posts: 88	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/22/11 1:47 PM more importantly, though, is where does one find pattern inspiration for some of these looks? not the exaggerated S-shape that maggie smith's character is after, but the looks of some of the younger girls (lady mary in particular)... NB - one of the best things about the costuming of downton is how they expressed, through costume, the age brackets of all of the women, from the s-shape of lady violet down to the bloomers of the youngest daughter. ------ puu http://puusdooroftime.wordpress.com
indiumb Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 7/2/04 Posts: 109	Login to reply to this post In reply to NancyZL Like this post Date: 2/22/11 4:11 PM I can't believe that you guys in the US have got Downtown Abbey already and we've only just got it north of the border (Scotland)! Thank heavens for the internet and illegal downloads of good US TV to make up for it. I would love an Edwardian corset though!
MissCelie   MD USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 2126 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to devviePuu Like this post Date: 2/22/11 4:39 PM Quote: devviePuu more importantly, though, is where does one find pattern inspiration for some of these looks? not the exaggerated S-shape that maggie smith's character is after, but the looks of some of the younger girls (lady mary in particular)... I purchased some books from Amazon because I was digging Downton Abbey so much. There might be one pattern book I stumbled across that tells you how to draft. But, if you want inspirational photos, the old Sears catalogs on Amazon are great. ------ Cidell www.missceliespants.com
devviePuu Intermediate NY Member since 1/11/10 Posts: 88	Login to reply to this post In reply to MissCelie Like this post Date: 2/22/11 7:33 PM i definitely noticed the sears catalog book (1905-1915, i believe) and also another one called "the edwardian modiste"--could that be it? ------ puu http://puusdooroftime.wordpress.com
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6124	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/17/12 7:30 AM I recently sewed my version of the magnificent burgundy coatLady Mary wore when she confessed her secret to her then fiance Sir Richard and asked him to keep the scandal out of his newspapers. Here's the link to my review. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/17/12 10:36 AM I just love Downton Abbey! The clothes and fabrics are amazing! Some of the evening gowns are just so beautiful.

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