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Historical costuming and corsetry with a heavy focus on humor. This is a safe space for all. Everyone is welcome ♥️
Making a Weird Barbie Cosplay with a Victorian Twist! ✨
Weird Barbie gets a FAB Victorian makeover in this video! Using an 1830's pattern for the historybounding dress, and an 1890's pattern for the gaiters! This is a historybounding cosplay of Weird Barbie from the Barbie movie, with removable decorations so I can wear this dress in normal everyday wear as well as for cosplay
Here at Fantastical Follies, we love a historical cosplay, and Weird Barbie is no different. I knew instantly the first time I watched this movie that I wanted to make a cosplay for her--and those giant puffy sleeves are SCREAMING 1830's! This is a quick make, though not without its problems, and this video will take you along the journey, snafus and all!
Resources:
1830's Gown Pattern: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/biedermeier-abendkleid-um-1830-schnittmuster-0317-grosse-eu-34-56-us-8-30-pdf-download
Mood Bridgerton Pattern: www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-bridgerton-dress-free-sewing-pattern/
Fabric: fashionfabricsclub.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Weird Barbie with a Victorian Twist!
00:59 Franken-patterning
01:51 Mocking up
03:21 Assembling the dress
07:02 Zippers stink
09:55 The fun stuff
14:35 Snakeskin Gaiters
18:34 The reveal
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#weirdbarbie #barbie #barbiecosplay
Here at Fantastical Follies, we love a historical cosplay, and Weird Barbie is no different. I knew instantly the first time I watched this movie that I wanted to make a cosplay for her--and those giant puffy sleeves are SCREAMING 1830's! This is a quick make, though not without its problems, and this video will take you along the journey, snafus and all!
Resources:
1830's Gown Pattern: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/biedermeier-abendkleid-um-1830-schnittmuster-0317-grosse-eu-34-56-us-8-30-pdf-download
Mood Bridgerton Pattern: www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-bridgerton-dress-free-sewing-pattern/
Fabric: fashionfabricsclub.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Weird Barbie with a Victorian Twist!
00:59 Franken-patterning
01:51 Mocking up
03:21 Assembling the dress
07:02 Zippers stink
09:55 The fun stuff
14:35 Snakeskin Gaiters
18:34 The reveal
Socials:
Follow me on Instagram: fantasticalfolliescostuming
Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@fantasticalfollies
Support this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfollies
Sound effects by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com/
#weirdbarbie #barbie #barbiecosplay
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Fitting Trousers 101: Practical Technique for the Terrified!
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If you're scared of fitting trousers, this video is for you! Let's take a practical, step-by-step approach to fitting the most terrifying article of clothing in our wardrobe. Fitting trousers is like fitting corsets, stays and bodies it is a skill you have to learn, is different for everyone because everyone's body is different, and you have to learn it by physically doing it. I'm so excited to...
Can I Fix This Dye DISASTER? 😱 ft. Questionable Life Decisions
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I ruined my chiton! TRAGEDY! Can it be fixed? In this video, I will quite inexpertly try to remove the ugly green blotch from my lovely Rings of Power-inspired ionic chiton. First, by removing the dye completely in a roundabout way, and then re-dyeing it with the colors I have on hand. Will I manage to fix this dye disaster? Or will this linen chiton disintegrate in my tear-stained hands? This ...
How to Scale Up Gridded Patterns For Beginners (Easy, Custom Fit!)
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Scaling a gridded pattern from books like Patterns of Fashion doesn't have to be intimidating. It doesn't have to require special drawing skills, expensive equipment, or a lot of time investment. This is a back to basics, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY method to scaling up all those gorgeous patterns in books like Patterns of Fashion, The Cut of Women's Clothes, and the V&A 17th Century books! In this video...
5 MYTHS About 17th Century Costuming! 👀
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Do you want to costume in the 17th century, but are too intimidated to try it? More than likely, a lot of the things you've heard about this era are myths! Let's debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the "Black Hole of Historical Costuming," a.k.a. the 17th Century! There are so many myths out there about this era most of which are perpetuated by the uninitiated! From the rumors a...
Making a Modern Corset Cover to Prevent Historybounding Mishaps! 😳
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How to make a fast, easy, pattern-free corset cover with modern-inspired styling! This is a great instant gratification project, one that can be made in just a few hours, even completely hand-sewn! I designed this corset cover to be worn under all of my historybounding outfits, with an adjustible neckline and removable straps, so that it can fit under all sorts of necklines. I love historical c...
Tiny Space, HUGE Chaos: Sewing Studio Tour & Problem-Solving!
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You're not the only one with a tiny, cluttered workspace! Let's go behind the scenes and see all the clutter, mess, an CHAOS that I usually keep hidden from the cameras in this sewing studio tour! Why? Because you asked me to! (Be careful what you wish for...hah!) I can't say I'm EXCITED to show you this honestly, I'm a little embarrassed but it's time to draw the curtain in hopes that we, as a...
Making a Bridgerton Outfit for my Regency Gown!
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Here's how to give your tired Regency wardrobe a Bridgerton level-up! With just a couple of quick, easy projects, you can transform your existing Regency gown into one fit for the ton! First, we'll make a spectactular embroidered open robe using our existing Regency gown pattern, with a gorgeous pleated back and some lovely gold trim. These types of open robes were worn frequently in the Regenc...
Making a Convertible 1890's Shirtwaist for All Kinds of Weather! 🥵🥶
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Let’s make a versatile 1890s shirtwaist with convertible sleeves! The weather is unpredictable, and if we want our historical clothing to do double duty as items to wear to historical events AND be wearable as a historybounding staple the rest of the year, then it’s important that our clothes adapt to the weather-instead of the other way around! In this video, I will walk you through how to mak...
Making a Baroque Dark Unicorn Costume with 1,100 Gems Because ✨Sparkles✨
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Let's make an epic Baroque dark unicorn costume! After 2 months of work and 1,100 rhinestones, this thing is ready to sparkle and frolic in a fantasy forest! Based on an extant 1660's gown from the Fashion Museum in Bath, this labor of love (emphasis on the labor) is a gorgeous gown from the mid 17th century that is me-made and almost entirely hand-stitched! (Except for the boning channels. I'm...
How to Sew a 1660's Gown!
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Let's uncover the mysteries of making a 1660's gown! The 17th century is the most under-represented, and imo, under-appreciated era of historical costuming. But it doesn't have to be that way and this video is a step-by-step guide into how to make the incredibly gorgeous gowns of the mid 17th century! Even though there aren't any reputable patterns that are available for the 1660's, we do have ...
How to Fit 1660's Bodies/Stays: 17th Century Corsetry Tips!
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Fiting corsets, stays and bodies is the hardest part of the process and even more difficult when you're trying to fit a bodice from the most under-represented, under-appreciated, "Black Hole" of historical costuming- the 17th century! But fear not, my friends, in this video, I'll walk you step by step through the process of fitting a 1660's bodice, from talking about what we're actually looking...
Making a Selkie-Inspired Gown for $4!
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Let's make a Selkie-inspired dress on a budget! While I love these dresses so much, the truth is that Selkie, like a lot of other slow fashion brands, are more of a fantasy than a reality for most of us regular folks. But we can still achieve that choice Cottagecore vibe in our everyday wardrobe using some equally environmentally-conscious, budget-saving techniques: our creativity, and our stas...
Bernadette Banner Told Me to Make Ruffs Trendy, So I Did!
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Bernadette Banner is anxiously awaiting the unironic return of the fashionable ruff. Challenge accepted! After all, fashion is cyclical, and in my opinion, ruffs are TOTALLY due to swing back into the modern trends. Seriously, y'all. They're cute AF. You just don't know it, yet ;) I've been talking about wanting a ruff for ages, and almost everyone I've had the conversation with says the same t...
How to Make an 1890's Coat (Using Temperamental Stretch Velveteen!)
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How to Make an 1890's Coat (Using Temperamental Stretch Velveteen!)
Making an Easy 1890's Skirt With Only HALF the Suggested Yardage!
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Making an Easy 1890's Skirt With Only HALF the Suggested Yardage!
Corsetry 101: What to Buy, and Where to Buy It!
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Corsetry 101: What to Buy, and Where to Buy It!
Turning Myself into MORTICIA ADDAMS but in Renaissance Italy!
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Turning Myself into MORTICIA ADDAMS but in Renaissance Italy!
How to Make an 1880's Top Hat with BANANA 🍌🍌
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How to Make an 1880's Top Hat with BANANA 🍌🍌
Making a Victorian Bustle Pad and Banana Foundation Skirt!
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Making a Victorian Bustle Pad and Banana Foundation Skirt!
Hand Sewing an 18th Century Queen of Hearts Cosplay!
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Hand Sewing an 18th Century Queen of Hearts Cosplay!
How to Sew the English Stitch a.k.a. the Skip One, Catch Three/Sandwich Stitch
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How to Sew the English Stitch a.k.a. the Skip One, Catch Three/Sandwich Stitch
Transforming a $5 T-shirt Into a Regency-Inspired Top!
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Transforming a $5 T-shirt Into a Regency-Inspired Top!
Ranking Each Historical Costuming Era for Beginners!
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Ranking Each Historical Costuming Era for Beginners!
Making a Witchy Victorian Corset in Only a Week!
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Making a Witchy Victorian Corset in Only a Week!
Fabric Dye 101: How to Dye with Acid, Fiber Reactive, and RIT Dyes
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Fabric Dye 101: How to Dye with Acid, Fiber Reactive, and RIT Dyes
The Wackiest Historical Hairdo Nobody Ever Makes!
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The Wackiest Historical Hairdo Nobody Ever Makes!
You Should Be Leveling Your Petticoat Like This!
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You Should Be Leveling Your Petticoat Like This!
Bring back the Gaiter!
Comment for alg! This was a lot of fun to watch!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was fun to film! And thanks for commenting! ☺️
"If it looks awkward, you did it right." is the most real statement about invisible zippers. 🤣
RIGHT?? Why are they so counter-intuitive!! 🙄🙄🙄
What does the dye "exhausts" mean?
It means that the dye molecules have left the water and bonded with the fiber.
This may be my favorite project of all the ones you've done! <3 <3 <3
Thank you!! It was really fun--glad you enjoyed it!
I keep all the mending projects in my closet. I put a piece of the painters tape on top of a hanger with a note what needs to be fixed but I keep it there cardigan with unraveled seam in between all the other cardigans, skirt that needs button sewn on in between other skirts. I also have one small tote bag hanging on the side for socks etc. When it gets overflowing it kind of takes space and is annoying, and that annoyance helps me find inspiration ;). Having those items on display and wanting to incorporate them into outfits kind of pisses me off after a while and it forces me to mend it. When I had a mending pile it was left untouched for 3 years, lol.
Good tips!!
LOL "Your yabos will thank you" ... I bet they also thanked you for the FBA? Mine aren't precisely full, but they wrap around under my armpits so adding an armpit gusset fixes nearly everything for me... Great call on Gaiters, what a great solution when you need something on your legs that you don't wanna pay for and are only gonna wear a couple times. I adore WhatTheForecast. Holy gods I'm happy I live where the air hurts my face half the year. 80f as the nightly low? that's my daily highs for next week (this week's been unseasonably cold, I've had to wear SOCKS and a JACKET). I love how people just freak out about knits. I started most of my sewing on what I'm told was the worst possible one, stretch velvet, and it wasn't as bad as all that! Hell, this summer's project was frigging swimsuits, and I did not have problems because of the fabric, I had problems because all my sewing machines capable of doing stretch stitches were being butts, so I had to grab one that would do zigzag (tagged in the 1960's Universal when the 1980's Singer decided to resume its decades old tantrum about tension and the two Kenmores clutched their pearls and claimed something about timing). She's a good old girl but complains about sewing through elastic.And sometimes tension gets wonky in the middle of a seam. But hey, we made do, and I've got a shoulders-too-wide wearable mockup of my favourite swimsuit and my husband has a wearable mockup AND a final product based on comfy briefs cause he hates swim trunks. Yay for the weird! I think if someone forced me to cosplay a barbie, it'd be Weird Barbie...
Yes! I got the gaiters idea from a friend and it's so practical! And yep--that's our low, and has been and will be for a while. And that's quite mild for us mid-August, usually we're pushing 110 during the days. Weather doesn't usually break and get below 90 until the first week of October 😵
@@FantasticalFolliesCostumingwhat are yabos and FBA (I assume it is not Fulfilled By Amazon)?
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Thank you! Thanks for watching!
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aha! thanks for explaining the table 😂. I'm glad you were able to buy a table, finally, and can stop crawling around the floor😅 yup,it's definitely weird!! on camera, you really can't see a difference between the fabrics.
The table has made a huge difference! Still have to go down to the floor, but having it to do pleats and stuff on has been great!
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started out in english medieval costume of around the 11th century inspired by the bayeux tapestry. super easy and almost every pattern piece is basic rectangles and triangles and you end up with some very comfortable colourful clothes that you can wear around the house. doing chores and mowing the lawn is 10x more fun when wearing a tunic, braies, and linen cap
Serious dress envy 😍 it's so beautiful
this is so awesome thanks for posting I'm going to watch and rewatch this until it's muscle memory lmao...
😅 I think I love you
I'm starting with the 1890s, mainly because of Bernadette, but I do have a _lot_ of previous sewing experience. I'm also extremely lucky to have been able to draft an 1890s corset and have it fit me first try, so we'll see how that goes.
Video Idea : Can you do a tier list for Disney Princesses on Historical Accuracy? While some like Elsa, Jasmine can be Historically mess, but there are some who were actually really accurate and fabulous, like Cinderella, Mulan, and Tiana!
“You gotta do it wrong to do it right” my new life motto ❤. Also loving that lion king shirt.
Hee hee! It's a good motto! And yep, gotta love Chuy's shirts, they're always punny!
Thank you for making such a comprehensive, easy to follow resource!!
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it so!
I love the purple top you are wearing. Hand knit? Pattern?
All my sweaters are hand knit! Chicane on Ravelry. I do plan to do a video once it gets cooler talking about them!
Lol same ironing board...
Hah! 😆 I hate it. It's too narrow!!
Fun!
This is quite literally the Palmer and Pletsch and Cashmerette books in video form. Brava, darling! This is VERY helpful. Like you, I have an interesting time fitting ANYTHING. Recently made a working mock-up of S9792 (which had to be sized up) and though it’s deffo comfy and wearable, but still needs work in some areas. Next up is a sized-up pair of PJ pants which have POCKETS. Holler if you ever want a transatlantic zoom through some of my fitting books. PS this is GENIUS.
Thank you! A fine compliment indeed!!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming you’re most welcome.
This is really helpful! I have a pair of trousers to make in linen denim (yes you read that right) and I'm a little nervous because the fabric has zero stretch, so the fit is going to have to be exact. I am planning to make a mockup in a sturdy regular white linen - maybe I'll dye it purple first so that if the mockup works, it'll be in a color I like??
Yay, I'm glad you found it so! Totally voting for making it purple! Quick warning, because this LITERALLY just happened to me this week--make sure you give yourself a little extra room in your final pair, because regular linen will have some give. Otherwise you'll have to rip out your finished pants and redo...😤 Also your theme song is officially Start Wearing Purple. You're welcome.
I once said I would make some hats for a friend’s mom. Then spent a lot of time freaking out cause she was a retired home economics teacher!! She loved the hats and never said anything about my less than perfect construction! Your gown is stunning.
Does acid dye work on cotton? and if so what temperature do I make the water?
Acid dye does not work on cotton. It may stain your fabric slightly, but it will not chemically adhere to the fibers. You'll need fiber reactive dye for that.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming thank you!
You did a great job of explaining the wrinkles. Funny I made things for the kids and now my grandson but rarely make them for myself. Hence the poor fit in almost everything I own.
Thank you!! And aw! It's definitely always harder to do on yourself.
Just fyi, I was watching this video while assembling my first 17 century bodice!
Aaaah that's AWESOME! 👏👏
Ah my dear.... I have solved this problem for myself by never wearing trousers. However, I do make them for my hubby. So this has been helpful.
LOL! That's definitely a way to go 😂 Glad you found it helpful, though! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! All of my clothes are second-hand and cast-offs, so I'll probably never make a pair of trousers but all of your videos contain wonderful and useful sewing information. 🧡💙
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊 And hey...ya never know! I may be planning on using these as a block for some 17th century petticoat breeches...
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Late 17th century pants - yes : mid 17th century petticoat breeches - no!! ☺ 🧡 Though I would actually like to see you make a pair.
Navy as a colour for it? Or a dark red?
Navy is definitely where I'm leaning! Although I do think the black stripes might not be noticeable...I haven't decided 🤔
Lady Rebecca Fashions had detailed video on how to insert a pocket into a side zip garment.
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Oh, does she? Is it a dedicated video or is it for a specific costume?
@@23Datcat Perfect, thank you!!
@FantasticalFolliesCostuming She has a video called "how to sew pockets and zippers in multi-layer skirts" that may be helpful.
Making my trousers block was SUCH an annoying process, but it’s one I’m glad I did! Or if someone’s using a pattern and has gone through the hassle of fitting it really well, if they save the foundation (the waist/ hips/ crotch curve/ upper thigh) they can reuse that and lay it over other trouser patterns. Plus your tip about using photos is so good. I incorporated it at mock-up…three? of my trouser block mock-up, and it really helped move the process along much more quickly!
Yes!! This is what I plan to do with these--use them as a block! It's a great thing to have! Glad to hear some other folks using the photo technique! 😊
I'm a juvenile.. I totally and freely admit it. I giggled at "cookie", and out right laughed at UK version of "magic pants."
Eeehehehehehee 😁😂
I had hoped when I saw the survey that the next video would be the "winning" fear. Why? Because I'm in the process of drafting, fitting, and hand-sewing a pair of drop-canvas drawstring trousers, and this is a big help in boosting confidence! 😂❤❤❤
Whoohoo! Glad that was timed right! Good luck with your trousers--hopefully they turn out well! 🤞
Watch the zipper placement. If the zipper is placed so that it doesn't open far enough, you will over time pull out zipper teeth. I had a pattern for a pair of jeans which had this problem.
Great tip for the folks who use zippers!
5:13 I appreciate your point here in not commenting on the issues of you (or others) re. size/shape in the comment field. I do have fit issues whey I sow, but I find it strange that you use the word “suffer” when talking about fit issues; I have problems with fitting a piece of clothing neatly when sowing - but that does not necessarily equate to me “suffering” from the fit issue. (Or is this just me not getting the finer points of english as it is not my primary language? 😅)
Using the word "suffer" in this context is sort of a more dramatic version of the word "struggle," if that makes sense? 🤔 Like, if you're someone who runs into fit issues a lot, you may "struggle (or suffer) with fit issues." Idiomatic usage and probably not one you'll come across often!
I added in a pocket on trousers with a side closure on one occasion, but what I came up with was a pretty janky solution where I essentially enlarged the placket facings and sewed two edges of them together into a pocket. But the contents of the pocket are not very secure when you have to open the hooks (you know, every time you use the bathroom 🤦♀) so I'm not sure I'd recommend it lol
maybe try looking for videos about late Victorian or Edwardian walking skirts since they sometimes have placket-adjacent pockets?
Good tip!
I do usually avoid pants like the plague because of some of the same issues you had and I feel less terrified of them now. The crossbow helped too 😆🧟♀
hang on, hang on. you're using a table😮😮!?! where is floor troll Jacki and what have you done with her😂? so not fair, I was happily munching away on a cranberry orange cookie, and spat it out all over my tablet screen. it's not sitting next to me, because I just can't keep eating it! you can also do thigh adjustments on the outer seams too, which I what I have to do for fitted trousers. also, curved waistbands! bloody lifesaver if you have a sloped spine. I'm afraid I can't link any videos in YT. can I dm. you them?
Yup! I talk about it in another video...had to go slightly out of order because of circumstances lol. Yeah, DM it to me if you can't link it.
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What about them?
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Commented-too-soon,-but-your-comments-disappeared-on-my-computer-so-I-couldn't-delete.-Good-luck-with-the-2nd-pocket.-I-know-you'll-figure-it-out.
I make costumes for live theatre. I needed to take measurements. Even though we were but few in the room we did have others around. I took the measurements and wrote them on my form. Several of the actors, male and female, thanked me for not speaking them out loud. I won't even show the actor what they are in case they have a body image issue.
That's considerate of you!
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Thank you?