Another Dream Gone West
Another Dream Gone West
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The 1660s were wild fashion times. Let's make a modern version!
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In which I deconstruct and reconstruct a 1660s meets Victorian- Edwardian 'fit. Here is the conservation of the silver tissue dress as I mentioned in the video from @historicroyalpalaces : ua-cam.com/video/8gJs84kKzdc/v-deo.html
So... How's it going? | Collection update
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Let's have a design meeting to discuss where this collection started, and how its going (and where it's going.) And yes, I say "like" and "you know" and "sort of"... sort of, you know, like a lot.
Let's learn English smocking- and recreate a 19th century English work shirt
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In which I finally crack open the smocking manual I got like, 15 years ago, and also recreate the 19th century English work shirt I also got like, 15 years ago from Spitalfields, London.
Turns out making a basic button up shirt is NOT basic. Who knew?
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In which I make one of the most basic of garments- a white button up shirt, with a dash of historicism and (of course) a good amount of flailing.
I smooshed together two 16th century patterns... and got a corseted dress (I'm not mad.)
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Free pattern coming soon! (This is a complex pattern so I've called in some extra help to make sure it's coherent.) I Frankensteined together my Dorothea bodies and Farthingale patterns and got... a pretty corseted dress. (Sometimes dresses can just be pretty!)
Sewing a Tudor farthingale is hard. Let's make a modern one instead!
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In which I make perhaps 60% of a Tudor Farthingale... and then make a modern version instead. Featuring local grass, copious amounts of hand sewing, and as much lint as anyone could ever want. As with the Elizabethan bodies, this pattern was taken almost exclusively from Patterns of Fashion 5, and therefore will not be available on my website. Insta: Anotherdreamgonewest
The Elizabethans knew how to snatch a waist | Sewing the Elizabeth I effigy bodies c. 1603
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Ok, I want to reinterpret these Elizabethan Effigy bodies, but in order to do that I need to know how they work. I took pattern information almost exclusively from Patterns of Fashion 5, and therefore the pattern information will not appear on my website for this one. (But the forthcoming reinterpreted patterns may!)
Let's make an insertion lace T-shirt like it's 1903... or 1603 | Free pattern available!
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Lace makes everything better! I mean, it must, because we've been inserting it into garments for hundreds of years. I'd bet that one can fancy up even the most plain silhouette- a T-shirt- with enough lace (actually, I didn't use that much, lol.) Plus there's a free pattern on my website!
Making a different kind of chemise for a modern world | Free pattern!
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The first garment in my collection naturally had to be some sort of chemise. I played around with the cutting layout and proportions and came up with something a bit different- an off the shoulder variation that is one part Bridgerton (completely accidental but I guess I'll take it) and one part Medieval. Oh- and I launched a website with free patterns! (Well, just the one free pattern for now,...
Going through the design process as an independent designer (it's a vlog)
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I think there's a misunderstanding (I blame Project Runway) that fashion designers simply get a twinkle in their eye, sketch up a design out of thin air, and make the thing. In reality there is a LOT more that goes into collection development. This is really just the beginning of my design process, but it was a lot of fun to get started!
Fashion designer breaks down the process of developing clothing for the runway vs. market.
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Ever looked at runway photos and thought "how did they come up with that?" Well, I have no idea, lol- but I have worked for several runway designers and market designers, and I can tell you that most do have a pretty similar process, at least as far as the timeline goes. Here I break down the entire process from concept to color theory, fabric sourcing, silhouette development, sample making, me...
How to shorten the sleeves of a fully fashioned sweater invisibly
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An only slightly cursed video about re-knitting the sleeve of a sweater using the original rib start to shorten the sleeves. While this is not a "quick and easy fix" it is a soothing, satisfying way to alter a sweater. 00:00 Intro 01:07 About knits 01:51 Measuring and calculating alteration 03:19 Beginning the alteration (cutting) 04:18 Stitching (visible) 04:40 Stitch repeat 06:40 Stitching (i...
A super chatty, informal update vlog, and where I see us going in 2024!
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In which I say like... like, a lot. A look back at the past four years of this UA-cam channel- the ups, the downs, the meh- in betweens. Also, how I see us progressing forward!
Knit a cozy Victorian cycling sweater with me! (On a machine!)
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In which I combine two of my greatest loves: historical dress and machine knitting. I've put my 15 years of fashion industry fully fashioned knitwear (and home machine knitting) experience to use by knitting one of these beloved beauties. I combined several sources- that gorgeous girl in the Met of course, and a few others to draft a flat pattern, and then convert that to a knitwear pattern tha...
I made a blinged out velour tracksuit straight out of the Italian Renaissance.
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I made a blinged out velour tracksuit straight out of the Italian Renaissance.
Styling a week of 'fits using stuff I've made on this channel (and status updates!)
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Styling a week of 'fits using stuff I've made on this channel (and status updates!)
Tailoring an 1890s coat based on Bella Baxter's from the film Poor Things using Victorian methods
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Tailoring an 1890s coat based on Bella Baxter's from the film Poor Things using Victorian methods
Make it Goth(ic). Sewing a gown based on modern, vintage, and historical ideas of the gothic.
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Make it Goth(ic). Sewing a gown based on modern, vintage, and historical ideas of the gothic.
We built a studio for sewing (and Youtube) from the ground up (it took 2.5 years, lol)
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We built a studio for sewing (and UA-cam) from the ground up (it took 2.5 years, lol)
Sewing An 1890s Meets 1980s Victorian Shirtwaist Dress (and studying true Edwardian sewing methods)
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Sewing An 1890s Meets 1980s Victorian Shirtwaist Dress (and studying true Edwardian sewing methods)
A dress that will always be in style- Making a pinafore based on an arts and crafts dress from 1906
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A dress that will always be in style- Making a pinafore based on an arts and crafts dress from 1906
Let's make a modern twirly skirt with historical tie-on pockets (because modern pockets are a joke)
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Let's make a modern twirly skirt with historical tie-on pockets (because modern pockets are a joke)
Just a cozy hand sewing video. Making a 16th century Renaissance camicia (or shift, or whatever.)
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Just a cozy hand sewing video. Making a 16th century Renaissance camicia (or shift, or whatever.)
I made a harlequin patterned Vionnet gown (with 158 pieces) out of old t-shirts.
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I made a harlequin patterned Vionnet gown (with 158 pieces) out of old t-shirts.
Let’s learn macramé from a 1970s craft book (also... what is macrame?)
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Let’s learn macramé from a 1970s craft book (also... what is macrame?)
Three quick(ish) ways to reduce the waist size of denim jeans
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Three quick(ish) ways to reduce the waist size of denim jeans
I tried (almost) every green fabric dye so you don't have to. Mild chaos ensued.
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I tried (almost) every green fabric dye so you don't have to. Mild chaos ensued.
I made an Orville Peck inspired mask to go with my c.1600 Our Flag Means Death Robe.
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I made an Orville Peck inspired mask to go with my c.1600 Our Flag Means Death Robe.
I made a 17th century corset (set of stays) out of lace fabric scraps
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I made a 17th century corset (set of stays) out of lace fabric scraps

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  • @astrogallus
    @astrogallus 6 днів тому

    Love this. High Elizabethan from about 1580 to 1603 is my favorite period of fashion.💖

  • @hollypotter9198
    @hollypotter9198 8 днів тому

    Yeah, pockets, the next victim of the vast patriarchal conspiracy to keep women barefoot in the kitchen. 🙄 At a time when WOMEN made their own clothes and let their purses become larger than small countries.

  • @ivyrose779
    @ivyrose779 8 днів тому

    This is what I want my entire wardrobe to look like. 🥹

  • @ChloeLewis
    @ChloeLewis 12 днів тому

    Very elegant! Makes me think of Edwardian working women's clothes. One more and even weirder occurrence of these... things in Fashion: they turned up in the 1980s/1990s as "cyberpunk" or "cybergoth", with hoops all up and down the body in stretch fabric. It seemed cool at the time!

  • @mvrooks
    @mvrooks 12 днів тому

    this is a beautiful project. Where did you get the black cotton bobbinet? I think I checked mood for it, and they only had white and it was very expensive.

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 12 днів тому

      Thank you! I did get it from mood, but I waited until they had a sale and I got it 50% off (although it was still expensive.) BUT- if you’re able to get it in-store Mood has it for $30/yard normal price.

  • @reignofbliss
    @reignofbliss 13 днів тому

    I *love* this and I can't wait to try making my own!

  • @patriciau6277
    @patriciau6277 13 днів тому

    This is a beautiful job and so glad your feeling better. To eliminate the “maturity “ look. You might draw your smoking down to some points instead of the box look. Just a thought.

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 13 днів тому

      Thank you! I’m developing another smocked look, so I appreciate all the feedback!!

  • @Marunoe1
    @Marunoe1 13 днів тому

    😮

  • @MichelleSMV
    @MichelleSMV 14 днів тому

    So beautiful! I love the whole concept combining elements from different time periods and I just absolutely love insertion lace 😍

  • @AmandaIsAwesome
    @AmandaIsAwesome 15 днів тому

    Love the music!! Fits perfectly! Beautiful result 💕

  • @bluevanilla32
    @bluevanilla32 15 днів тому

    It's intriguing how lace insertion seems so special and exclusive,yet it's actually not that complicated.

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 15 днів тому

      Right? Lace just has that fancy look, even though it’s everywhere.

  • @eckaterinafilimonova6173
    @eckaterinafilimonova6173 15 днів тому

    🖤

  • @VioletToadstool
    @VioletToadstool 16 днів тому

    Oh gosh, that's exquisite! I love the contrasts of all the textures. What's that Goth book at the beginning?

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 15 днів тому

      Thank you! The book is Goth: The design, art, and fashion of a dark subculture by Chris Roberts, Hywel Livingstone, and Emma Baxter-Wright. It has some interesting points about the evolution of modern goth.

  • @kellytroy7602
    @kellytroy7602 16 днів тому

    Love the choices you made on this, the twill tape and the plain lace is a good contrast to the more elaborate laces. It's going to make a great base for the mystery topper! 🖤

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 15 днів тому

      Thank you! It was fun to lay it all out and figure out where all the textures should go… and here’s hoping for the mystery topper 🤞

  • @elinordrake9716
    @elinordrake9716 16 днів тому

    Lovely!!

  • @nailguncrouch1017
    @nailguncrouch1017 16 днів тому

    I really like the neck tie, what a nice way to make something that is mundane into something fancy.

  • @subliminalphish
    @subliminalphish 16 днів тому

    It looked like if 1960's predisco era married 1970's hippy/goth and they had a baby in the1990's what did they have in common the unsatisfied ex hippie attitude . 👍🏼🖖🏼✌🏼🤘🏼 Edited because my hand sighs were outta time .....

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 16 днів тому

      Haha- yes that pretty much sums up my very specific aesthetic ✨

  • @theseamstressatthecottage
    @theseamstressatthecottage 16 днів тому

    As always, I just love your thinking process and your work is exquisite. The white one is still my favorite, but this one made me reconsider some black cotton voile in my stash.

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 16 днів тому

      Thank you!! Do itttt! White is classic, but black’s fun (just a pain to photograph)

    • @melkon1an
      @melkon1an 15 днів тому

      It’s nice that you’re being complimentary but you’re talking out of your ass. “Verticality of stained glass” is a nonsense statement and her choice of black and lace trim is so trite.

  • @kaytemnorwood
    @kaytemnorwood 16 днів тому

    Those sleeve insertions are epic. Do sleeves take strain/will the lace on the sleeve cap be okay?

    • @KatinkaPonders
      @KatinkaPonders 16 днів тому

      I was also wondering about that?

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest 16 днів тому

      Ha, I’m wondering myself! Sometimes I do things like this just to see how something will hold up. If it does rip I can always come back in with the twill tape. I think it will be fine if only because I’ll likely only ever wear this to low impact activities- but we’ll see!

  • @kaytemnorwood
    @kaytemnorwood 16 днів тому

    Those sleeve insertions are epic. Do sleeves take strain/will the lace on the sleeve cap be okay?

  • @ello_verity7667
    @ello_verity7667 18 днів тому

    That. Was an amazing amount of work. (Also heck yes Robin Hood! 😂)

  • @fox-kody
    @fox-kody 19 днів тому

    with some internal padding that would make a really cool case for a laptop or tablet

  • @theresazelazny7445
    @theresazelazny7445 24 дні тому

    I loved the precision of your sewing! You did not rush, and your demonstration was very clear. It was a pleasure to watch and learn from your video.

  • @xianvox22
    @xianvox22 Місяць тому

    Try shocking the plant material first with a quick blanche and then adding to ice water. It'll hold the color better on the plant material. I would be curious to know if it improves the color of dye.

  • @MichelleSMV
    @MichelleSMV Місяць тому

    This was so cool! The deconstruction concept really leads to innovation and it was lovely to see what you came up with. Silver tissue feels like its gonna be a want but can never have fabric for me lol

  • @soozlillend
    @soozlillend Місяць тому

    I like your rings. Is it bronze in one hand and silver in the other? I always liked very thin rings and these are specially thin, makes me happy to see. Perhaps you still know where you got them, to recommend?

  • @CamiPena-i6z
    @CamiPena-i6z Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @jorieshouse
    @jorieshouse Місяць тому

    I really loved your technique for creating the lacing panel!

  • @guy_arsonist
    @guy_arsonist Місяць тому

    The 1830s and 1660s feel very similar to me

  • @elliek.6863
    @elliek.6863 Місяць тому

    Wow, that’s fashion show material right there

  • @bycarolinakobayashi
    @bycarolinakobayashi Місяць тому

    I... kinda want to make this bodice formyself now? Those seam finishes look really nice!

  • @heathermade7294
    @heathermade7294 Місяць тому

    I feel like you spoke pleat board into existence for me lol looked at my current garment in progress and immediately decided in needed a pleated ruffle

  • @amandaford8730
    @amandaford8730 Місяць тому

    Maybe it's the association with the witch trials in colonial America, but I always thought late 1600s fashion was the most "Gothic" era of fashion, and it's so disappointing that I can never find many patterns from that era. Thanks!

  • @sElfmadecreations
    @sElfmadecreations Місяць тому

    I have no words for how incredibly mind-blowing yet comforting this is. Like "coming home without realizing this is a home you can return to" I am so in love with the way you combine historical shape language and construction with modern garments. It's super inspiring! Thank you for sharing your process and your thoughts!

  • @sElfmadecreations
    @sElfmadecreations Місяць тому

    This is so lovely to watch and see your version of a farthingale! I attempted a historical one last year and oh dear were there many mistakes that I have realized after wearing. I don't know if it sounds strange, but the way you just went ahead and fixed what you didn't like for your version really inspired me to finally get mine out of the closet and fix it

  • @beth12svist
    @beth12svist Місяць тому

    Very experimental! And inspirational on the construction - thanks for all the details.

  • @jamesingjamesingjamesing
    @jamesingjamesingjamesing Місяць тому

    neat! like a ring in irish crochet, but with buttonhole stitches instead of single crochets, and then crossbars after. a very practical member of the lacemaking family

  • @ladyflimflam
    @ladyflimflam Місяць тому

    Where are you finding decent and affordable linen?

  • @allyncollins359
    @allyncollins359 Місяць тому

    I instantly thought of women wearing armor. And, I wish that my body shape would allow me to wear something similar. Sigh.

  • @solenegicquel6577
    @solenegicquel6577 Місяць тому

    The choice of music is fantastic!

    • @beth12svist
      @beth12svist Місяць тому

      I hear Antonín Dvořák. Of course it's fantastic. 😅

  • @marianotes5483
    @marianotes5483 Місяць тому

    wow, I really like the upper part, it is absolutely gorgeous. and happy to see your yet another video, please never stop filming

  • @laurajones4088
    @laurajones4088 Місяць тому

    Love this outfit! The bodice looks beautiful with and without the peplum. A bit difficult to see the skirt’s design details, but realize it’s hard to capture them with black fabric. I enjoy watching your construction processes and am looking forward to seeing where your ideas for this silhouette take you. Thank you!

  • @cynthias9039
    @cynthias9039 Місяць тому

    Would blending the veggies in the blender work for color saturation better?

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest Місяць тому

      Potentially. I’ve had some feedback that most green veggies won’t dye fabric, but I have seen success stories so teller question persists.

  • @bohemiansusan2897
    @bohemiansusan2897 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing as it was fun to watch. I loved the black skirt. A whilebback, I got the idea of sewing some Victorian front buttoning bodies and wearing them as blouses. Just move that.project up in the queue of priorities.

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest Місяць тому

      Thank you! I’ve also had some corset cover-y patterns that I thought would make good blouses sitting in my “someday” pile for a while now. Someday!

  • @julieheath6335
    @julieheath6335 Місяць тому

    I loved watching the details of how you constructed the look. Definitely saw techniques worth applying to my own projects. I liked the bodice shape and sleeves, but not the extra shortened back hem. Wishing there was more footage of how the pleated skirt turned out. Since it was black and getting light contrast is a challenge...

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest Місяць тому

      Yep- I shortened the bodice back to a typical cropped length, but it just feels especially short for whatever reason. I have plans to try filming the skirt in better light and making a short or a reel out of it as soon as I have a chance. For now there’s a flat lay over on the gram. Thank you!!

  • @Sewjourner
    @Sewjourner Місяць тому

    Lovely

  • @Gandellion
    @Gandellion Місяць тому

    1660s menswear though 👌

    • @Gandellion
      @Gandellion Місяць тому

      But also the gowns

    • @Gandellion
      @Gandellion Місяць тому

      I especially love the neckline and sleeves

    • @anotherdreamgonewest
      @anotherdreamgonewest Місяць тому

      But also the menswear AND the gowns. Seriously fabulous era 👌