Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with Crimson Peak, especially Lady Sharpe’s incredible costumes. I decided I had to try and recreate one of her looks. It was a journey, let me tell you!
Getting Started & Gathering Stuff
First, I spent hours, like, hours, poring over screenshots and movie stills. I needed to get a good sense of the fabrics, the details, everything. I watched some clips many times, and print the best pictures I found.
- Tons of pictures: Seriously, my phone was overflowing with pictures of Lucille’s dresses.
- Fabric hunting: This was the hardest part. Finding the right textures and colors… ugh. I went to so many fabric stores!
The Making
I’m not a professional seamstress, so this was a real challenge. I started with a basic pattern for a Victorian-style dress. It was something I found after searching for a while, and it seemed like a good starting point.
I modified the pattern a lot. Lady Sharpe’s dresses are so fitted and have all these intricate details.
- Cutting: I was so nervous cutting into the fabric! I measured everything like five times.
- Sewing: My sewing machine and I became very close friends. There were some frustrating moments, seams ripped out, needles broken… you name it.
- The Sleeves: Those puffed sleeves were tricky! Getting the volume right and making them sit properly took some serious trial and error.
- Details, details: I hand-sewed a lot of the trim and embellishments. It was time-consuming, but totally worth it in the end.
The Final Touches
After what felt like forever, the dress was finally taking shape. But it wasn’t quite there yet.
- The wig!: I picked out a long, dark wig.
- Accessories: I found a vintage brooch that looked similar to one Lucille wears. It was a lucky find!
- Makeup: I practiced the pale skin and dramatic eyes look a few times. Getting the right shade of lipstick was key.
Putting It All Together
Finally, the day came to put it all on. Seeing everything together was amazing! It wasn’t perfect, of course, but I was pretty proud of what I’d accomplished. It really captured the essence of Lady Sharpe’s style, that dark, gothic romance vibe.
It was a lot of work, but so rewarding! I learned a ton about sewing and costume design. I am so happy with the result!
