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Margaery Tyrell's wedding dress from the Purple Wedding in Game of Thrones has inspired many fans to create their own versions of the gown. The original costume was designed by Michele Clapton, and it has sparked interest from cosplayers and fans alike. The dress features a distinctive design with a narrow-but-plunging neckline, a trailing vine motif, and roses adorning the train. The process of creating this dress involves patterning, fabric cutting, sewing, and adding intricate details like metal thorn studs. Some fans have even purchased custom-made versions of the dress from sellers on Etsy, showcasing their love for the character and the stunning design of her wedding gown.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Silk |
| Colour | Turquoise and gold |
| Details | Vines, metal thorn studs, roses |
| Zipper | Invisible zip added to the skirt in the back |
| Closures | Hook and eye |
| Wig | Heart-shaped |
| Base wig | Purchased from Arda Wigs |
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What You'll Learn
Creating the base dress
The next step is to drape the bodice. The fabric should be placed with the grain line down the centre of the torso, and a quick neckline can be cut to wrap over the shoulders and connect at the side seams. It is beneficial to have two people working on this step, as one person can hold the fabric in place while the other pins or marks. A large chunk can be sliced out of the neckline to create a narrow but plunging look, and adjustments can be made to the armholes to ensure they do not gap.
After the bodice and skirt are complete, they can be pinned together and the closure can be added. An invisible zip can be added to the back of the skirt, and hook-and-eye closures can be used to join the two pieces together and ensure a seamless fit. Finally, any desired details such as shoulder pads can be added to complete the base dress.
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Adding the train
Next, the train fabric can be cut and attached to the dress. The centre front of the skirt and bodice pattern can be cut as one whole piece to avoid a seam in the middle. The train fabric should be cut and attached in a way that complements the overall design of the dress.
To add decorative elements to the train, details such as vines and roses can be incorporated. Vines can be created using braided hemp rope, spray-painted silver, and attached to the train with whip stitches. Roses can be crafted by sewing and gluing fabric strips into rose shapes, and then gluing them to the train.
Finally, any necessary adjustments and finishing touches can be made to the train to ensure it flows and drapes as desired. This may include adding volume or length to the train, or embellishing it with additional details.
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Making the roses
Now, for the roses. These took far longer than anticipated—my mum and I spent three days working non-stop to complete them! We started by cutting the fabric into rectangular strips, which we then folded in half and sewed the ends together. Next, we turned the fabric out the right way, overlocked the bottom edge, gathered it, and then rolled it into a rose shape. We cut semi-circles from different shades of grey felt and glued them to the bottom edge of the roses to keep them in form. I initially tried sewing the roses to the train, but after realising how long this would take, I opted for hot glue instead. This proved to be a good decision, as the train was stood on so many times at conventions that the stitching may not have held up.
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Adding the vines
Once the base dress is finished, it's time to add the details that adorn the gown, starting with the vines. For this, you can use leather thonging, or, if you can't get your hands on that, hemp rope braided together using a three-strand braid. You will need to paint the rope silver. Place the vines on the dress, referring to reference images to get the placement right, and using pins to keep them in place. Use a whip stitch with matching thread to secure them to the dress.
For the little details on the vines, use metal thorn studs in various sizes, screwing some in place and gluing others. The vines will trail over the bodice, so you will need to add about half an inch to the bottom of the bodice so that it hits the natural waist. You will also need to add a tiny dart to the armholes so they don't gap. In the original gown, the armholes do gap, but this can be avoided. The trailing vine will cover most of the gap anyway.
The next step is to add the roses, which are time-consuming to make. Cut rectangle strips of fabric, fold them in half, and sew the ends together. Then, turn them out the right way, overlock the bottom edge, gather the bottom edge, and roll into a rose shape. Cut semi-circles from grey felt and glue them to the bottom of the roses to keep them in shape. These roses can then be hot-glued onto the train of the dress.
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Final touches and adjustments
Once the base dress is finished, it's time for the final touches and adjustments. These details will bring the whole look together, so take your time and be meticulous.
Start by adding the vines. For an authentic Margaery Tyrell look, use leather thonging or hemp rope that has been braided together and spray-painted silver. Secure the vines to the dress with a whip stitch using matching thread. Embellish the vines with metal thorn studs in various sizes, screwing some into place and gluing others.
Now, for the roses. Cut rectangle strips of fabric, fold them in half, and sew the ends together. Turn them out, overlock the bottom edge, gather it, and then roll it into a rose shape. To keep their shape, glue semi-circles cut from grey felt to the bottom of the roses. Attach the roses to the train of the dress with hot glue, which will be more durable and time-efficient than sewing, especially if you're wearing the dress to a convention.
Make any final adjustments to the bodice and skirt. Check the fit and ensure the skirt and bodice align seamlessly in the front. Add an invisible zip to the back of the skirt and use hooks and eyes to fasten the back of the bodice. Finally, add shoulder pads to the shoulder points to help them retain their shape.
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Frequently asked questions
Start by draping the bodice, using yourself or a model rather than a dummy. Cut a large chunk out of the neckline to create Margaery’s signature narrow-but-plunging look.
You will need bemsilk lining, an invisible zip, hook and eyes, hemp rope, metal thorn studs, grey felt, and a lot of rose-coloured fabric.
Cut the fabric into rectangle strips, fold in half, sew the ends together, turn out the right way, overlock the bottom edge, gather the bottom edge, then roll into a rose shape.
Sew or hot-glue the roses to the train of the dress.
