Elizabeth I's dress from the Rainbow Portrait is recreated

Elizabeth I has returned to Hampton Court Palace. To coincide with the display of the Rainbow Portrait and The Lost Dress, Past Pleasures Ltd have recreated the dress worn by the Queen in this portrait. Through hours of meticulous hand-stitching, painting and research, an accurate representation of the dress has been crafted, ready for performance at the palace.

[Vampyresdontdodishes]

I wish we could have seen the finished project.

[colleencox]

How exciting to be able to recreate such a sumptuous dress as worn by Elizabeth 1. Bearing in mind that the original was totally made by hand!

[jacksonvanmatre]

Will you provide another upcoming video showing your work completed for your global viewers who can't make it to Hampton Court? I would love to see it in detail, completed!

[ItsJustLisa]

I’m going to echo others here in asking for a video of the dress completed as well as being put on and worn by the re-enacter for those of us that can’t come to Hampton Court.

[gothicmom]

So very fascinating! This could have gone into an entire documentary from start to finish but I understand the time constraints. Beautifully done video!

[carolbutler]

Amazing! The embroidery is sensational! Congratulations to all who participated.

[classicmoments]

Gorgeous. So many talented artists and historians working to create beauty. Thank YOU.

[helenel]

I wonder whether Elizabeth II will come to view her predecessor's dress.

[carolking]

How truly exquisite. How clever these young women are. Truly awesome. Those fabrics take my breath away.

[myindigoblues]

This level of talent and attention to detail just blows my mind. Amazing, the skills these ladies have. Brilliant ❤

[shariarnold]

Amazing workmanship and attention to detail...I would expect nothing less from this group of talented and dedicated ladies.

[lemonhead]

I truly wish I knew how to sew. It is a lost art and something I have always wanted to learn. My grandmother knew how to sew and I always remember looking through this chest of drawers in the room she used for sewing, which had tons of patterns in it. I also have a distant cousin who's a very skilled seamstress. She works in the theater district in NYC, making costumes last I heard. Anyway, what a beautiful dress!!!

[rhyfelwrDuw]

Would love to go and see this exhibition in Hampton Court!

[davidsides]

Very respectful of the skills these artisans have attained

[impactive]

I think it is same atelier that made dresses in ¨A Stitch in Time" series. It is a must for historical fashion lovers! :) All episodes are here on YT! :D Yes, you are welcome!

[paulinelarson]

I have heard so many comments from friends, wondering how the dress could have become an alter cloth. I sew and have some knowledge of how these "historical" dresses differ from modern garb. The costume gowns I have created are mostly one piece, for ease of creation, use and storeage. When explaining the creation of actual, multi-pieced, Elizabethan gowns, it is necessary to go all the way back to the creation of fiber and fabric. People are amazed at that entire process and the limitations of basic materials. It makes these treasures even more amazing.

[janwilliams]

I have been a fan of Elizabeth I since I was a child....this is fabulous!!! Wish I could see the completed Fairie Queen’s dress.

[goldenrayofcentralsun]

LOVE watching this! Work of art! Fabulous!

[JenMaxon]

Beautiful embroidery - I love that. I'd have been interested to see the lace and what you did with that - being a lace-maker myself.

[kuumakana]

I admire these women so much. I wish I was that talented with a needle and thread