Game of Thrones Cersei Inspired Gown

[Dark Siren]

Ok, this is my first thread posting, so be kind!

I attended MisCon in Missoula Montana over Memorial Day weekend and met George R. R. Martin (author of Game of Thrones series). They also had a prop of the Throne at the convention too. I decided last minute to make a costume inspired by Queen Cersei's outfits. From pattern drafting to finished project it took about two days, but I was sewing up until 10 minutes before entering the convention costume contest (won Judges "Special" award, whatever that means).

When I started researching costumes from the HBO show, I discovered that most of Cersei's gown were almost the exact same pattern/shape, but I decided not to go with an exact replica, but rather what I though might be a logical gown in her wardrobe.

The basic design of the gowns is a cross front gown with princess seam front and back, with side inserts of a contrasting fabric that curves over the hips. The sleeves are one piece fitted at the upper arm and flared below the elbows. It is kinda asian/medieval, with the cross front and pointed sleeves at the bottom. Then the inner sleeve is lined with the contrasting fabric from the sides of the gown.

Everyone at the convention got to pose for photos on the throne, so how could I resist!

 

[iycis]

I'm such a fan of her style. You picked some beautiful colors for your dress. Well done!

 

[Dark Siren]

Thanks! I'm a purple girl! I've had all three of those fabrics for about 5 years now, I loved them so much, but I didn't have the perfect idea for what to do with them until now.

 

[Philyra]

historically purple is more of a royal color then blues and greens in her first dress. I love your dress.

The one thing about her dress that I loved! was her chainmail belt! It would be awesome to add that I think.

 

[Dark Siren]

Yeah, I'm thinking of making that eventually and her "war" breastplate thingy. I just didn't have time to do anything but that cloth wrap.

 

[Engineer]

How did you make the plates for the belt? What are the dimensions?

 

[dog of ulthar]

Those fabrics look reeeeally good, both in color and texture. Are you not wearing shoes? I like the idea of Cersei wandering around the Red Keep when she can't sleep, barefoot and probably slightly drunk, just kind of ending up sprawled on the throne.