I love the “shawlette” and all the outfits in Rent.
Like you, Kristie Keltie, I’m itching to make something similar. I’m actually looking forward to winter this year so I can knit something other than baby blankets and scarves.
I like the arm/hand warmers both on the men and women! Just wondering–were most of the tops quarter sleeves bc of style? Hardly saw LONG sleeves other then coats.
That amazing coat with the fur trim in episode 5 – sooo lovely! Is that something that a woman would have been wearing – I mean, was fur the height of elegance like it has been in America or was it a very realistic way of using parts that could keep you warm of the animals you were eating already? Also, are the upper parts of Claire’s dresses felted and the bottom unfelted plaid?
Much of what we decide to do is driven by circumstance, just as it would have been in the 18th century. Riding and camping around Scotland in the winter is incredibly cold. It is an ICY wind here today. I am in bed under a pile of blankets, wearying a sweater.There is frost on the ground in the mornings, and it is September. We shot her riding around in the dead of winter. Caitriona had just come through hell, riding around in a sheer wool crepe shift for weeks, we just could not let her go out there unprotected.
So we made her an 18th century riding coat, and we lined it with fur.
We did our research, found plenty of riding coats to base our design on, and plenty of fur lined cloaks. We did not find a picture of a fur lined riding coat, but it sure seemed logical and above all, BELIEVABLE.
People in earlier times used all parts of an animal, as you point out.
One of the things I loved in The Gathering, was that they bring back that boar that killed Geordie. Didn’t matter if it killed one of them, it was meat and hide, all sorts of useable pieces.
Claire doesn’t have any felted pieces. Her bodices and skirts are wool, except one is linen. Same for all her accessories. After a year of shooting in Scotland, they have been wet so much that there is a bit of natural felting that occurs on all of our wool costumes, making them even more protective for our actors. Just like the 18th century.
Make sense?
I wondered about that… if the natural elements of Scotland aided in the felting of the hand knits. I looked at the lovely little capelet that Claire wears in “Rent” episode 105 – by the side of the river when Ned Gowan comes to offer her some food and I said to my husband:
“Hmmm – Claire’s capelet looks like it’s a little felted (or fulled) since the last time we saw it. Do you think it’s the Scottish elements or an accidental washing?”
Clarie’s green tartan dress, the pleating, it’s just sublime. It must have weighed a ton! I always am so impressed by how well all the lines in the tartans match up – even pleated! I can just imagine how lovely and heavy that would feel walking, the pleats hitting your legs. So rich!!
I absolutely love Claire’s fur trimmed coat and the tartan pleated dress is amazing. I can imagine how warm both pieces must be warding off those icy Highland winds. I heard Merill is going to keep the coat – lucky lass 😀
Terry – I am loving the show… and the costumes. I think the wool waulking is my favorite scene to date. It really just shows you how day-to-day life was like. I especially love that Claire just jumps in and helps – hot piss and all. I enjoyed seeing the juxtaposition of Claire’s lovely costumes for someone who ranks high as a guest of the Mackenzie – compared to the tenants and the wool waulkers. Keep up the great work. I watch the show for the love of Outlander, the love of Jamie & Claire, and again for the costumes!
Listening to the Episode 5 podcast — Claire participated in wool waulking with Jenny and other ladies at Lallybroch. It was in another book but can’t remember which one. It was described in great detail, urine and all.
Question: Other than Tobias, who obviously wears a wig, albeit a good one!, and Gary Lewis (I presume), do cast members Duncan Lacroix, Stephen Walters, and Grant O’Roarke also wear hair pieces?
This is the shawlette I’m aching to make….love the colors!
I love the “shawlette” and all the outfits in Rent.
Like you, Kristie Keltie, I’m itching to make something similar. I’m actually looking forward to winter this year so I can knit something other than baby blankets and scarves.
I like the arm/hand warmers both on the men and women! Just wondering–were most of the tops quarter sleeves bc of style? Hardly saw LONG sleeves other then coats.
GAZILLION GOLD STARS!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the shawlette as well. I am wondering how it is held in place. I love the tiny pleats in Claire’s plaid gown. I so admire all the costuming
That amazing coat with the fur trim in episode 5 – sooo lovely! Is that something that a woman would have been wearing – I mean, was fur the height of elegance like it has been in America or was it a very realistic way of using parts that could keep you warm of the animals you were eating already? Also, are the upper parts of Claire’s dresses felted and the bottom unfelted plaid?
Much of what we decide to do is driven by circumstance, just as it would have been in the 18th century. Riding and camping around Scotland in the winter is incredibly cold. It is an ICY wind here today. I am in bed under a pile of blankets, wearying a sweater.There is frost on the ground in the mornings, and it is September. We shot her riding around in the dead of winter. Caitriona had just come through hell, riding around in a sheer wool crepe shift for weeks, we just could not let her go out there unprotected.
So we made her an 18th century riding coat, and we lined it with fur.
We did our research, found plenty of riding coats to base our design on, and plenty of fur lined cloaks. We did not find a picture of a fur lined riding coat, but it sure seemed logical and above all, BELIEVABLE.
People in earlier times used all parts of an animal, as you point out.
One of the things I loved in The Gathering, was that they bring back that boar that killed Geordie. Didn’t matter if it killed one of them, it was meat and hide, all sorts of useable pieces.
Claire doesn’t have any felted pieces. Her bodices and skirts are wool, except one is linen. Same for all her accessories. After a year of shooting in Scotland, they have been wet so much that there is a bit of natural felting that occurs on all of our wool costumes, making them even more protective for our actors. Just like the 18th century.
Make sense?
I wondered about that… if the natural elements of Scotland aided in the felting of the hand knits. I looked at the lovely little capelet that Claire wears in “Rent” episode 105 – by the side of the river when Ned Gowan comes to offer her some food and I said to my husband:
“Hmmm – Claire’s capelet looks like it’s a little felted (or fulled) since the last time we saw it. Do you think it’s the Scottish elements or an accidental washing?”
His answer? “Hot piss.”
Ha!
LOL!!! All of our fabrics have changed significantly after a year of Scottish weather.
Yes, it makes sense – thanks so much, Terry!
Clarie’s green tartan dress, the pleating, it’s just sublime. It must have weighed a ton! I always am so impressed by how well all the lines in the tartans match up – even pleated! I can just imagine how lovely and heavy that would feel walking, the pleats hitting your legs. So rich!!
Beautiful work, as usual. Love all of Claire’s costumes and that coat!!!!!
I absolutely love Claire’s fur trimmed coat and the tartan pleated dress is amazing. I can imagine how warm both pieces must be warding off those icy Highland winds. I heard Merill is going to keep the coat – lucky lass 😀
Terry – I am loving the show… and the costumes. I think the wool waulking is my favorite scene to date. It really just shows you how day-to-day life was like. I especially love that Claire just jumps in and helps – hot piss and all. I enjoyed seeing the juxtaposition of Claire’s lovely costumes for someone who ranks high as a guest of the Mackenzie – compared to the tenants and the wool waulkers. Keep up the great work. I watch the show for the love of Outlander, the love of Jamie & Claire, and again for the costumes!
Listening to the Episode 5 podcast — Claire participated in wool waulking with Jenny and other ladies at Lallybroch. It was in another book but can’t remember which one. It was described in great detail, urine and all.
I would sell a piece of my soul if your knitter would give us a basic pattern for the 3 tone, striped triangle shawl. Oh, bless, it’s fantastic <3
Such an awesome — and informative — episode.
Question: Other than Tobias, who obviously wears a wig, albeit a good one!, and Gary Lewis (I presume), do cast members Duncan Lacroix, Stephen Walters, and Grant O’Roarke also wear hair pieces?
No.