Caroline Martin
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Building my Historical Sewing Room & Tour 🪡
In this video I create the historical sewing room of my dreams. Some of you may know that I recently moved (nj to va) and thus have had a major upgrade in my sewing space. I loved my old sewing room with a passion, however it was TINY tiny. Now I have room for my cutting table, a dedicated sewing desk, an editing desk (it's not fun moving a 50lb sewing machine every time I have to edit or work lol) and I even have my own fireplace!? Can't get much more cozy than that. I even have build-ins for all my dress history literature! like isn't that the American dream right there? I feel like I won the lottery with this set up. The majority of the furniture in my sewing room is reproduction English colonial furniture that was ultra popular up until the 1990s. Now all you see in furniture stores is that ugly ass grey washed/painted, faked distressed modern farmhouse ish and word signs that say "gather" and "our story" in that really swishy font I loathe. Anyway, I purchased everything from estate sales, auctions or ebay and no piece was more than $125.
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Making 1950s Jello Molds with REAL 1950s Jello! (SAVORY & sweet) | 20th c. Food History
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In this video I am veering in to the realm of food history and using real 1950s gelatine to create my very own gelatine salads/molds. These were an icon of the mid-20th century but are seldomly eaten today (especially savory gelatine salads). In this video I will be making two molds- a savory one and a sweet one. Will this 70 year old gelatine set? and if it sets will it taste any good? Subscri...
How F*scìsm Created Wedge Shoes | The History of Wedges
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In this video I explore the connection between f*scíast Italy and the modern wedge shoe. From the ancient greeks to renaissance era Venice and Spain to 1930s Italy, the wedge/platform shoe has seen many iterations. Whether you love them or hate them there is no denying how easy it is to wear them. As our society gets less and less formal wedges have acquired staying power in many wardrobes. sub...
We Moved to Historic Virginia!
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ahhh so we found our dream home! Our new home is a replica of the George Wythe house which is one of my favorite buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. This whole move has been really exciting so I wanted to share in our excitement. yes I need to find some new adverbs lol. dont forget to sub ig: carolineelizabethmartin
15 most common seam finishes in the 1950s (no serger, no zig zag) | mid 20th c. sewing
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for my fellow historical sewists: this video discusses and demonstrates 15 common seam finishes used in the 1950s. Seam finishes really level up a garment. When I first began my historical sewing journey it was difficult to find primary sources on different seam finishes. I am using a sewing manual from 1954 as my main source of evidence along with input from a family member who was a dressmake...
Making Rose's Corset & Combinations from Titanic
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So I am finally entering the realm of Edwardian corsetry. I am questing to make Rose's corset and undergarments in order to achieve the proper shape when I reconstruct some of her more formal dresses. I thought everyone and their mother on costube has created a victwardian corset but surprisingly I haven't see many Titanic era or late Edwardian corsets being made so hopefully this video is help...
corsets aren't as innocent as you might think
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The historical costuming community is overwhelmingly pro-corset. While I love that we’ve gotten away from the discourse that corsets were torture devices only worn at the request of men, I believe it is important to explore the grey area that lies between pro-corset and anti-corset arguments. The beginnings of structural foundations like kirtles, bodies, stays, jumps and corsets, were born out ...
Making Midge's ICONIC Pink Coat 👛
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The pink coat from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is probably one of the most iconic garments from the series. One of the most popular coats in the 1950s was the swing coat. A variation of the swing coat was the clutch coat which was a coat without closures. This is the type of coat I would classify Midge’s pink coat as. The reason fuller coats were so popular is because the silhouette of garments d...
MASSIVE HISTORICAL TRIM & FABRIC HAUL (silk & wool 160+ yds)
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Today I am sharing my truly massive historical trim and fabric haul which is mainly comprised of wool and silk. I usually do large shops like this twice a year, once in the beginning of autumn and once in the beginning of spring. I make 99% of my own clothing so I allocate my would be clothing budget to fabric and trim. Acquiring this historical trim was basically the highlight of my life, I ca...
Making my 1950s Autumnal Wardrobe 🍎
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In this video I construct my 1950s autumnal wardrobe and dive into the history surrounding 1950s autumnal clothing and the specific pieces I am making. Autumn is the arguably the best season, not too hot, not too cold (at least where I live). It is the perfect time of year to showcase our historical garments in all their glory. I hope you feel inspired to create your favorite time period's ward...
How to Create a Historical Sewing Room on a Budget
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Does your environment influence your mood and subsequently your motivation? Does your sewing room inspire you to keep at your historical sewing? Fear not my friend, I have your comprehensive guide to create your most perfect historically inspired space that will motivate you to do all of the projects. As historical costumers we spend a good chunk of our lives in our sewing rooms, let that space...
Making the Blue Dress from The Notebook
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In this video I reconstruct the blue dress from The Notebook but make it using historical methods from the 1940s. ig: carolineelizabethmartin
The History of the Sewing Pattern Industry
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Paper sewing patterns are one of the most valuable resources in dress history because they model what people actually wore as opposed to museum pieces which are generally special occasion pieces. Patterns also display the garment construction practices of time and help with historical accuracy when making reconstructions. Truly one of the great elemental inventions in the world’s history, paper...
Making Jackie Kennedy's Peach Dress
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Who loves 20th century dress history and historical reconstructions? In this video I reconstruct Jacqueline Kennedy's a-line peach dress she wore on a 1962 diplomatic trip to Udaipur, India. Jackie's wardrobe on this trip was meant to reflect the vibrance of India, and her outfits do not disappoint. This dress was constructed using historical materials and methods. For the fabric I chose a peac...
Dress Historian Analyzes the Costumes in the Film Jackie
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Dress Historian Analyzes the Costumes in the Film Jackie
Making Midge’s Season Finale Black Dress 🍸
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Making Midge’s Season Finale Black Dress 🍸
Making Rose's Swim Dress from Titanic
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Making Rose's Swim Dress from Titanic

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DeathByFashion1
    @DeathByFashion1 8 днів тому

    I’m loving your channel! I appreciate the history along the beautiful fashion

  • @DeathByFashion1
    @DeathByFashion1 8 днів тому

    Where did you find the sears catalog?! 😱 once I found a poodle appliqué and I can’t bring myself to use it Hhaha it’s too precious 😂

  • @panacheluxury4262
    @panacheluxury4262 10 днів тому

    I too am a huge fan of Mrs. Kennedy's style. She definitely epitomized a class, elegance and beauty in the 20th century. Thank you for doing such an incredible job on this iconic dress!

  • @SunShine-000
    @SunShine-000 10 днів тому

    Wow! Can’t believe you didn’t use a pressing cloth!😅

  • @HomemakingMama
    @HomemakingMama 13 днів тому

    I’ve missed your videos! Will you be posting again soon? 🥰

  • @antoniacarvalho2043
    @antoniacarvalho2043 19 днів тому

    Bom dia você pode fazer o molde e o vestido da AUDREY HEPBURN da personagem Sabrina o vestido é Black thanks Carolina Martin 🤝🏾

  • @els1732
    @els1732 Місяць тому

    Great video. Very interesting! It is too bad that more women don’t sew. I’m the only one that loves to sew from my circle of friends.

  • @user-girlinterrupted
    @user-girlinterrupted Місяць тому

    This was so intriguing. I was going to say maybe try pudding next but then I remembered that it has dairy products in it so that wouldn’t be good if it was a vintage one. 😝 such a cool experiment though. ❤

  • @teleriferchnyfain
    @teleriferchnyfain Місяць тому

    No pockets???

  • @anotherbutt4chair56
    @anotherbutt4chair56 Місяць тому

    Huge house congratulations

  • @mrsgingernoisette
    @mrsgingernoisette Місяць тому

    Where are youuuu :(((

  • @Barbara-ty8dj
    @Barbara-ty8dj Місяць тому

    George Wythe pronounced WITH.

  • @evelynafton
    @evelynafton Місяць тому

    (Ignore, I just come back to this video wayy too often) 0:56 1. Pinked Seam 1:45 2. French Seam 2:46 3. Flat Felled Seam 3:33 4. Double Lapped seam 4:26 5. Turned and Stitched Seam 5:07 6. Turned and Stitched together 5:48 7. Double Stitched Seam 6:48 8. Double Top Stitched Seam 7:26 9. Rolled Seam 8:35 10. Overcast Seam 9:25 11. Overcast Seam Together 10:06 12. Catch Stitched Seam 11:08 13. Double Bound Seam 11:47 14. Single Bound Seam 12:13 15. Strap Seam

  • @alysonsax1427
    @alysonsax1427 Місяць тому

    Awesome informative video ❤️🙏🏽 thank you ! Very much enjoyed

  • @tamarab.7151
    @tamarab.7151 Місяць тому

    What year is that iron from?

  • @nanisphotography8903
    @nanisphotography8903 2 місяці тому

    I think you would like the short comic “ veil “ it has a lot of historical inspired clothing

  • @KaysFantasy
    @KaysFantasy 2 місяці тому

    I love, love looove finding old sewing patterns in charity shops. I have patterns that are soooo old I'm scared to touch them, so fragile

  • @starcloudwings9908
    @starcloudwings9908 2 місяці тому

    You tackled a suit jacket! Wow!!!

  • @cantwaittosea
    @cantwaittosea 3 місяці тому

    While interesting info, the vid was hard to watch and to listen. The skittery clipping and monotone voice was not my cup of tea. Additionally, you missed Stretch & Sew a powerhouse in a dying industry.

  • @joygoncalves4917
    @joygoncalves4917 3 місяці тому

    Great tutorial. Please recommend a stitch for knit seams - Not Serger. They itch me terribly. AND same for woven - Not serger - I sew blouses Only.

  • @terrigelbaum8066
    @terrigelbaum8066 4 місяці тому

    Hey, your tension is a little off.

  • @terrigelbaum8066
    @terrigelbaum8066 4 місяці тому

    I have that same sewing machine only in pink. Great machines.....so powerful, great stitch.

  • @Lisa-mw6te
    @Lisa-mw6te 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video. New subscriber.

  • @kevinsscooteradventuresand1005
    @kevinsscooteradventuresand1005 4 місяці тому

    We also moved from NJ to Williamsburg VA. Not sure what town your in but I believe close to Williamsburg. We retired 3 yrs ago and moved here. Best decision of our life. Love your home. Love being able to walk down Colonial Williamsburg everyday and I still find something new that I never knew before.

  • @karmelicanke
    @karmelicanke 4 місяці тому

    Please tell me about the iron you use. does it have a heating base on which to rest it?

  • @LuciaNeicu
    @LuciaNeicu 4 місяці тому

    Gorgeous! Ur work is so beautifull! Please do more videous like this❤❤❤

  • @magsthisandthat
    @magsthisandthat 4 місяці тому

    Where are those pattern sourcebooks from? Thanks!

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 4 місяці тому

    My mom must have watched this! This is exactly how she taught me! However, I devised an easier flat fell seam! Now everyone does it that way!

  • @galaxytrio
    @galaxytrio 5 місяців тому

    Such a nicely researched, produced and presented video.

  • @onemercilessming1342
    @onemercilessming1342 5 місяців тому

    Just an FYI after sewing since 1958, and having lessons in 4-H and Home Ec as well as watching my mother use her tailoring classes from Penn State's County Extension Program. When using loosely woven fabrics in creating self-fabric buttons, you should use your lining fabric under the boucle to keep the silver sheen from the buttons from showing through. If you're using contrast lining in your garment, but don't want the contrast lining under the fabric for the buttons, find a scrap of matching or neutral fabric lining in your stash to use instead. My mother taught us not to waste anything, so scraps from our clothing were saved for crafts and doll clothes. Smaller scraps were saved for Barbie clothes and bits used to teach us how to sew seams, make hand-sewn button holes, and, yes, cover buttons. Also: my mother reinforced the hems of gowns I wore in HS Choir concerts with horsehair braid. Under-lining and lining will do the trick, too, but I needed so many gowns for various concerts inmy high school years that horsehair braid (now polyester, of course) helped the gown to hang properly without the added expense of under-lining and lining.

  • @joanpellillo2981
    @joanpellillo2981 5 місяців тому

    Cool tour = thanks

  • @joanpellillo2981
    @joanpellillo2981 5 місяців тому

    wOW A REALLY GOOD DEAL!

  • @Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation
    @Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation 5 місяців тому

    Maybe I'm not American enough, but just seeing most Jell-o dishes makes me barf...

  • @jenniferbarlow4298
    @jenniferbarlow4298 5 місяців тому

    I just picked up this pattern. I’m thinking of using a a. Quilted top for the outside and a silky fabric for the inside so the batting does not show. You inspired me. Thank you

  • @aema5124
    @aema5124 5 місяців тому

    Stop blinking so much!

    • @CarolineElizabethMartin
      @CarolineElizabethMartin 5 місяців тому

      haha i know i watched the footage back and was like damn i have really dry eyes or i was super nervous

  • @Plektrud
    @Plektrud 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful sewing.

  • @saritshull3909
    @saritshull3909 6 місяців тому

    Here's a tip I've learnt in between when I first watched this video when it came out and now. When working with Boucle, the couture method of stabilising it is to flatline it to silk organza. Chanel basically quilts them together. You tack them first and then mark you pattern on the silk and then cut out.

  • @jelsner5077
    @jelsner5077 6 місяців тому

    Adorable! I was straining to see what shoes you paired with it.

  • @фаяфаина-и1б
    @фаяфаина-и1б 6 місяців тому

    Очень красиво получилось. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством. ❤❤❤

  • @Lonelyone1111
    @Lonelyone1111 6 місяців тому

    SWEATERS WERE A BIG THING IN TJOSE DAYS SWEATER CLIPS

  • @user-vw2dw3vl5g
    @user-vw2dw3vl5g 7 місяців тому

    Just wondering why you are using white thread? Anyway, I have an old Morse and love mine!

  • @brickchains1
    @brickchains1 7 місяців тому

    white people that want to pretend its slavery times always makes me wonder wsup

  • @susansusan3793
    @susansusan3793 7 місяців тому

    What a beautiful space! Love all the details!

  • @mariaguadalupecabreratosca982
    @mariaguadalupecabreratosca982 7 місяців тому

    Hola Caroline, donde consigues los trazos de los vestidos confeccionas. Muchas felicidades, me encantan tus videos, saludos.

  • @sandramadaris7814
    @sandramadaris7814 7 місяців тому

    New subscriber here. I enjoyed the whole show! Jealius of your pattern & catalog stashes. The fabrics you chose were just beautiful! Wonderful time watching, thanks!

  • @MYJ61
    @MYJ61 7 місяців тому

    So that no one jumps on you, Wythe is pronounced “With”, Short I. Welcome to the Old Dominion. Gorgeous home. Congratulations! You may also want to visit the Colonial Plantations on Rt 5 just between Richmond and Williamsburg.

    • @lynr7495
      @lynr7495 7 днів тому

      Thank you for correcting her!!!

  • @hakunamatata.2.146
    @hakunamatata.2.146 8 місяців тому

    This dress is beautiful, it looks like an angelic dress, it was one of my favorites in the movie, thank you so much for recreating it ❤❤

  • @kindnessmatters5215
    @kindnessmatters5215 8 місяців тому

    The recent new patterns I have purchased have HORRIBLE instructions. If I didn’t already know how to sew, I wouldn’t have understood how to construct the garment.

  • @fructifer4502
    @fructifer4502 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful work! I appreciate you criticizing the fast fashion industry and praising historical craftsmanship, but it is a bit weird that there was also no balanced criticism of 1950's fashion (e.g. the romanticization of girls being taught sewing in school while glossing over the societal implications of this)

    • @CarolineElizabethMartin
      @CarolineElizabethMartin 8 місяців тому

      I really appreciate your input. So I don't think sewing classes themselves were bad, it's the way they were implemented that was sexist by have only women participate. I guess I assume that most people recognize that the 1950s were very much sexist, racist, all the ists basically. My intention is not to romanticize, but to look to the past for the positive and interesting things we lost like more sustainable methods.