Brielle's Pirate Costume

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            This pirate costume is one that I created from my own original design.

 
 
I wanted a pirate costume that was totally in my own style and construction, so here it is! :) I was going for a style that I felt, was historical and pirate like...while still being pretty.

A few quick notes about the costume…

• Everything is hand drafted and my own design.

  

• All items are hand dyed to achieve the color and aged texture that I desired for the look of the costume.

  

• The Cropped jacket is completely real leather detailed with bronze metal buttons and a fitted silhouette. I aged and distressed the seams for an authentic pirate look.

 

 

• The linen shirt/dress is all natural fiber linen, tea stained and antiqued by hand. Along the hem it is edged with handmade crocheted lace and some antique lace from a catholic prayer table cloth. I carefully dipped it in dyes to create even more of an aged effect.

  
Sleeves on the shirt dress are made from the hem of an antique garment that was very old.

   

• For the corset and skirt I used lovely natural linen dyed in deep shades.

  

The Corset is completely made from linen and lined in a deep cream colored tapestry. Fully boned with metal spiral boning, metal busks and black eyelets tie everything together. Corset seams are accented with machine embroidery and details.

 

Binding is an antique bit of silk binding found at vintage shop. An assortment of vintage metal buttons grace the front.

•  The linen skirt is attached to the corset and is constructed in a historical fashion with full pleating and a split front. Hem dyed to look a bit dirty.

   

• I like to use antique and vintage trims and notions to give everything a historical feel.

 I will be doing a photoshoot of me wearing this costume at some point, but the weather hasn't been good enough for that yet. So that will be coming soon.

Looking for your own custom made Pirate Costume? Contact me for details.

 

 

Comments

[KatySue]

Amazing!!!! The attention to detail is staggering and I'm very much looking forward toi seeing it in action!=)

[Hadley]

Absolutely gorgeous dress, Brielle! I've really been loving all things nautical lately.... I especially *love* that jacket - the buttons, collar, cuffs... everything is perfect! I so admire your sewing and designing skills.... especially now that I've just begun working on fashion design in college... I took a fashion sketching class last semester and drew a line of sailor and pirate inspired clothing that I would love to bring into reality as beautifully as you do! For now, I'll just be inspired by your designs and work on my sewing skills! :-) Beautiful work!

[Fidelia]

How Beautiful!
I love the colors!

Fidelia :)

[Kate]

I am in awe! Excellent work.

[BrielleCostumes]

Greetings...Thank you for your e-mail!

I am currently traveling, but will return close to the end of May.

If you are e-mailing about a costume, price estimate, or would like to place a costume order I shall reply to your e-mail as soon as possible upon my return.

Thank you,
Brielle
www.briellecostumes.com

[Sharon Maille-Rettich]

Fantastic!!! Beautiful workmanship! Your lace work is stunning.

Sharon Maille-Rettich