I was just going to post basically the same thing. I'm so thankful for the subtitles. I have a very hard time hearing and when there is an accent that I am not used to I have a tough time understanding/hearing. So thank you PriorAttire for adding subtitles!
It turned out wonderfully, and I'm in full envy of your gromet machine. Can't believe you can make a corset in only 2 days! It took me 3 months to make mine. Guess that just goes to show what practise can do for your speed.
I have to admit, although I am a subscriber and a fan, I had never really had the time to sit down and watch one of your progress videos! It's so wonderful to hear your voice, I must say, you are even more lovely than I imagined. Thank you for the video, delightful as always
Wow, that is beautiful. I am glad you chose that colour. Corsets might not be the largest garments, "a little" silk, "a little" coutil, but hundreds of metres of thread/ sewing!!
It is amazing that you can make something that is so supportive! Thank you for the video, I had thought that corsets were endlessly complicated, but you just sat at your sewing machine and did ordinary seams, over and over again. That is do-able! Thank you.
I can confirm that it is absolutely real to sew corsets :) I once thought that this was something impossible for me, but then I bought a good step-by-step video course and it turned out that there was nothing terrible in it :)
Beautiful corset. You make it look so easy! I need to search and see if you have video for a 1900 corset. I love that style and need to learn to make them.
Just a thank you, I find your channel fascinating and so well done. History, practicalities, design, even garment construction for someone who doesn’t sew…and now subtitles 🤩
Thank you! This video helped me so much. I was wondering how to do the cording. I thought you'd do the channels for the cording then thread the cording though. I watched another CosTuber thread the cords through the channels and couldn't help thinking that there had to be a better way. Thank you! I have Regency stays that I'm procrastinating on finishing because of the cording because they were freaking me out, as the saying goes. Now I'm not as nervous about finishing the stays. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I'm trying to make one of these this week. It's definitely a need. Among other things, I took care of my grumbling appendix, now my belly is all squishy so my skirts slide down, and I like my long (slightly heavy) skirts. I have made a few semi-successful stays and corset, but I think I've learned enough to make it right this time. Wish me luck.
It’s absolutely stunning as always. I might eventually try my hand at a corset, but that would be in a few years in the future, I’m still very early in my sewing journey
Really enjoy your videos. Studying beautiful things makes life delightful. Would rolling fine fabrics, on a paper or cardboard tube, eliminate creases? I have never owned silks.
As I am to start on my first corded corset this video comes in right on time! I am using your first book for it but seeing the corset made is a very helpful addition - thanks a lot 😘 You altered the pattern of the cording a bit. Just wondering if there are guidelines for cording. Can one do what one wants? Can I add more cording than the pattern calls for, to add more rigidness to support my larger size?
I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for again taking time to let us peek into your workspace. 🧵 Seeing your grommet machine had me searching the internet for one. I don't know if I can justify the expense with how often I do grommets though. 🙃 Also costochondritis sucks!!
Ok, I've got a question. I'm sure you can give an answer, since you've probably worn corsets for decades or at least for years. As far as I can see, corsets seem to be good investment for your money, since they're adjustable and probably meant to last a long time. So that means, if you've gained or lost a bit of weight, it won't result in having to go out and having to get a new or rather a better fitting one that often the way you always have to buy a new bra at least every six months to a year. How often would a middle - class 1850ies woman replace her corset?
I'm not entirely an expert, but I imagine it greatly depends on how much money they had spare. (this could be a pretty generic overlook) Though corsets were really expensive for anyone, so I'm fairly certain that most people would have worn them to death (the corsets death I mean but I guess maybe theirs too since so many survived) and if it was too big or small in certain areas then they might pad out or loosen the corset to compensate. If they could afford to replace it then I expect they would have, and then either kept or donated or sold the original since waste wasn't really as much of a thing. (if donated, then probably to a friend or servant, something like that) and I guess in terms of where when and how, they'd have behaved like middle class people do now and just decided to buy or make some more clothes when they had the time or money. Hope this was helpful. (may have been a bit detailed 😂)
Usually corsets are made for waist reduction so the waist is already made 4-6 inches smaller than the person's actual waist measurement. So losing weight would not be too much of a problem. As for gaining weight, all they'd have to do is not lace the corset as tightly (i.e completely shut.) Hence the need for modesty panels and plaquettes.
Singer made a sewing machine for home use in 1850. People used the technology available to make life easier, especially as it became more widespread/affordable. There are extant examples of machine-sewn garments including corsets. But hand-sewing was still a thing iirc (from watching different historians' channels, not personal experience lol). I hope this answers your question!
I am wondering if some type of modern corset would be a good support option for me - Izabela mentioned costochondritis which I have as well as some pain and mobility issues. So the nimble finger for lacing are an issue for me with the styles I see on this channel but I'm curious if there is a type or style of corset that would be an easy on/off and offer decent diffuse support.
You could have a front lacing corset in mesh or one with a heavy duty zipper so that it's light enough but has enough stretch and strength for support.
I have arthritis and therefore Costcochondritis. I’m getting a corset made with a heavy duty zip in front and I’ll try the bunny ears laces but I may swap to fan lacing if it’s too much for my hands.
I always wondered how the busk never popped open! This video answered my curiosity and question I forget to ask! Also what it coutill? Is it like a thick duck cloth?
From what I've found, coutil is a tightly woven herringbone weave which is very strong and has no stretch - except on bias. The no-stretch part is important for support and the strength part is important so it doesn't give/rip under the pressure of doing the supporting. (Also strength from coutil means it doesn't have to be super thick, and it's still strong.) I've been having trouble finding coutil for less than 20 a yard (usually more.)
@@ReinaElizondo good to know, thank you so much !I've been looking at making my pair of bodies /stays but I'm not sure what kind of base fabric to use or where to get it . The closest stores to me are Joanne's and Hobby Lobby and their selection is limited
This is great and I learned a lot when you stopped and explained what you were doing. But I wish the sped up parts were a bit slower. They can be sped up, but the speed you have now is so fast I can't see what you are doing! Or maybe for the "tricky" bits show the sewing at normal speed.
@@priorattire I understand. But some of us like to handsew while watching corset making porn. You said you handsew while watching TV. You are "TV" for many of us. Thank you for all your videos. I love them!
I'm not entirely sure what you meant by 'template material' but I'll presume you meant the pattern that she's tracing around, which is cardboard I think because it is more robust than ordinary paper and probably harder to lose.
Cardboard is marvelous for keeping patterns...especially undamaged, uncorregated cereal box type cardboard. X-acto knife makes sure the edges are clean enough to trace around.
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Both are SO beautiful!! But I'd bet that I'm not the only one who would like to see some of the cording done at regular speed.
The detailed instructions and step by step info are in my first book :-)
You can slow down the video speed.
@@priorattire I need your book!
I didn't think watching you sew was boring. I like watching you sew
Beutiful and impressive. And at the same time - it looks a bit like those anatomical illustrations of muscles. :-)
Thank you so much for putting subtitles on! My auditory processing has been really bad recently, so it's really helpful that you've put them on!
I was just going to post basically the same thing. I'm so thankful for the subtitles. I have a very hard time hearing and when there is an accent that I am not used to I have a tough time understanding/hearing. So thank you PriorAttire for adding subtitles!
Thanks from me as well. I have been hard of hearing since having mumps and measles as a child in the early 1960s, pre-vaccines.
Wow! Gorgeous! And thanks so much for the subtitles! It helps me a lot! 😀
It's beautiful.In the beginning of the video, I was hoping you would go for that colour as it's gorgeous.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
When the captions say your mumbling, LOL!
Perfect attire for a midnight encounter with a handsome ghost in a candlelit hallway.
It turned out wonderfully, and I'm in full envy of your gromet machine. Can't believe you can make a corset in only 2 days! It took me 3 months to make mine. Guess that just goes to show what practise can do for your speed.
I too have grommet machine envy.
I'm making my first corset ever and this video has been so helpful!! I've really been struggling with the bust area. Thank you!
The amount of work - and hard thinking - that goes into this is mindboggling!
I have to admit, although I am a subscriber and a fan, I had never really had the time to sit down and watch one of your progress videos! It's so wonderful to hear your voice, I must say, you are even more lovely than I imagined. Thank you for the video, delightful as always
The captions are great, thank you for adding them! Loved this video.
It must so satisfying to make a foundation garment which is custom to your body
Wow, that is beautiful. I am glad you chose that colour. Corsets might not be the largest garments, "a little" silk, "a little" coutil, but hundreds of metres of thread/ sewing!!
It is amazing that you can make something that is so supportive! Thank you for the video, I had thought that corsets were endlessly complicated, but you just sat at your sewing machine and did ordinary seams, over and over again. That is do-able! Thank you.
I can confirm that it is absolutely real to sew corsets :) I once thought that this was something impossible for me, but then I bought a good step-by-step video course and it turned out that there was nothing terrible in it :)
I like the captions ☺️
Amazing, incredible, how laborious and requiring patience. I like to watch your videos. You do wonderful job. Thank you, and greetings 🙏🙋
Beautiful corset. You make it look so easy! I need to search and see if you have video for a 1900 corset. I love that style and need to learn to make them.
i do, in more detail too!
Just a thank you, I find your channel fascinating and so well done. History, practicalities, design, even garment construction for someone who doesn’t sew…and now subtitles 🤩
Thank you! This video helped me so much. I was wondering how to do the cording. I thought you'd do the channels for the cording then thread the cording though. I watched another CosTuber thread the cords through the channels and couldn't help thinking that there had to be a better way. Thank you! I have Regency stays that I'm procrastinating on finishing because of the cording because they were freaking me out, as the saying goes. Now I'm not as nervous about finishing the stays. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I'm trying to make one of these this week. It's definitely a need. Among other things, I took care of my grumbling appendix, now my belly is all squishy so my skirts slide down, and I like my long (slightly heavy) skirts. I have made a few semi-successful stays and corset, but I think I've learned enough to make it right this time. Wish me luck.
How did it go?
Wow, you added the cord and then sewed it? Wow. Beautiful tutorial.
Thanks for the subtitles :)
Great corset!
This is stunning! Such a lovely and satisfying video to watch. Thank you!
You make this look incredibly easy, Been thinking a natural form corset would help my messed up back!
Love it! Appreciate the subtitles...smiled at "telly"...I'm american, we just say TV (which is a boring way of talking about it :))
Wow! You are so talented. I am never bored watching you. The corset is so pretty!
Just an amazing work Izabelle, absolutely enjoyed every second of the video. This is just outstanding job done !!
It’s absolutely stunning as always. I might eventually try my hand at a corset, but that would be in a few years in the future, I’m still very early in my sewing journey
A simple victorian corset is easier than u may think.
Beautiful piece. And done so well as well as fast
Wonderful watching you cut it out and how efficiently and no waste your cutting was.
ESPETACULAR...MARAVILHOSA
Not lazy Isabella,very skilled,magic,
Prior attire can you do an Edwardian getting ready in a different outfit because I’m soooooo in love with the Edwardian times right now ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i jhave two on - and no more for the time being unless you want to commission one...
@@priorattire take your time I’m in no rush 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Thank you for sharing this,the colour is beautiful and I'm so grateful for the subtitles very difficult to hear when you can't see the face.💖
Such beautiful work!
Thank you for sharing. I love your videos. Blessings 🙌
Really enjoy your videos. Studying beautiful things makes life delightful. Would rolling fine fabrics, on a paper or cardboard tube, eliminate creases? I have never owned silks.
Better things they had back then
Reads the title
"Making a 1850 corded corset in a day ( well, almost...)"
Me: *confused math lady meme*
As I am to start on my first corded corset this video comes in right on time! I am using your first book for it but seeing the corset made is a very helpful addition - thanks a lot 😘
You altered the pattern of the cording a bit. Just wondering if there are guidelines for cording. Can one do what one wants? Can I add more cording than the pattern calls for, to add more rigidness to support my larger size?
you can either follow the extant pattern or decide on what you want. the functional cording will need to be applied in the areas that need support.
Wow! Beautiful!
Lovely corset! May I ask the thickness of your cording? 2mm? 3? Thank you
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I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you for again taking time to let us peek into your workspace. 🧵
Seeing your grommet machine had me searching the internet for one. I don't know if I can justify the expense with how often I do grommets though. 🙃
Also costochondritis sucks!!
Look for hand presses in antique shops or tool auctions
to je nádhera!:-) ...jste moc šikovná; ať se Vám i nadále daří! ....have a nice day:-), S.
It and you are beautiful. I would love a corset but can not sew. Take care and stay safe.
veramente un bel video istruttivo, grazie!
Magnificent ❤️
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🥰
Fantastic as always! 🥰
very beautiful, thank you :)
How does a corset help with costochondritis? Thanks!!
Supports ribs and eases pressure on the intercostal muscles, allowing the muscles and ligaments to rest and heal
This looks comfortable
Ok, I've got a question. I'm sure you can give an answer, since you've probably worn corsets for decades or at least for years. As far as I can see, corsets seem to be good investment for your money, since they're adjustable and probably meant to last a long time. So that means, if you've gained or lost a bit of weight, it won't result in having to go out and having to get a new or rather a better fitting one that often the way you always have to buy a new bra at least every six months to a year. How often would a middle - class 1850ies woman replace her corset?
I'm not entirely an expert, but I imagine it greatly depends on how much money they had spare. (this could be a pretty generic overlook) Though corsets were really expensive for anyone, so I'm fairly certain that most people would have worn them to death (the corsets death I mean but I guess maybe theirs too since so many survived) and if it was too big or small in certain areas then they might pad out or loosen the corset to compensate. If they could afford to replace it then I expect they would have, and then either kept or donated or sold the original since waste wasn't really as much of a thing. (if donated, then probably to a friend or servant, something like that) and I guess in terms of where when and how, they'd have behaved like middle class people do now and just decided to buy or make some more clothes when they had the time or money. Hope this was helpful. (may have been a bit detailed 😂)
Usually corsets are made for waist reduction so the waist is already made 4-6 inches smaller than the person's actual waist measurement. So losing weight would not be too much of a problem. As for gaining weight, all they'd have to do is not lace the corset as tightly (i.e completely shut.) Hence the need for modesty panels and plaquettes.
The amount of waist reduction varies greatly. The greatest waist reduction I have is one inch.
Beautiful!
Wow amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Really beautiful
Omg I love this content!💕💕
Beautiful as usual 😊 I noticed the chemise has what looks like a folded over bib tucked into the neckline of the corset. Am I imagining that?
You can also see that in her ‘get dressed video here. ua-cam.com/video/2YwzNRa03mo/v-deo.html Very nifty.
Just wow! Would this item have historically been hand down or a machine used?
Singer made a sewing machine for home use in 1850. People used the technology available to make life easier, especially as it became more widespread/affordable. There are extant examples of machine-sewn garments including corsets. But hand-sewing was still a thing iirc (from watching different historians' channels, not personal experience lol).
I hope this answers your question!
Thank you!
I am wondering if some type of modern corset would be a good support option for me - Izabela mentioned costochondritis which I have as well as some pain and mobility issues. So the nimble finger for lacing are an issue for me with the styles I see on this channel but I'm curious if there is a type or style of corset that would be an easy on/off and offer decent diffuse support.
You could have a front lacing corset in mesh or one with a heavy duty zipper so that it's light enough but has enough stretch and strength for support.
@@Carpathianpixie zipper is a great idea- thank you!
I have arthritis and therefore Costcochondritis.
I’m getting a corset made with a heavy duty zip in front and I’ll try the bunny ears laces but I may swap to fan lacing if it’s too much for my hands.
I always wondered how the busk never popped open! This video answered my curiosity and question I forget to ask!
Also what it coutill? Is it like a thick duck cloth?
From what I've found, coutil is a tightly woven herringbone weave which is very strong and has no stretch - except on bias. The no-stretch part is important for support and the strength part is important so it doesn't give/rip under the pressure of doing the supporting. (Also strength from coutil means it doesn't have to be super thick, and it's still strong.) I've been having trouble finding coutil for less than 20 a yard (usually more.)
@@ReinaElizondo good to know, thank you so much !I've been looking at making my pair of bodies /stays but I'm not sure what kind of base fabric to use or where to get it . The closest stores to me are Joanne's and Hobby Lobby and their selection is limited
love it
This is great and I learned a lot when you stopped and explained what you were doing. But I wish the sped up parts were a bit slower. They can be sped up, but the speed you have now is so fast I can't see what you are doing! Or maybe for the "tricky" bits show the sewing at normal speed.
This wasn’t meant to be a tutorial. The detailed instructions are in my first book:-)
@@priorattire I understand. But some of us like to handsew while watching corset making porn. You said you handsew while watching TV. You are "TV" for many of us. Thank you for all your videos. I love them!
How do you get the coding symmetrical on the front side on the right and the left
What is your cording made from??
cotton. but could be paper too
@@priorattire cotton is better if you need to wash it right?
What are the strips you add to the back for make the grommets stronger?
Just bits of coutil
@@priorattire Thank you. This video was very helpful.
I am sure you've been asked before and often, but the templates material - what is it? the tan color makes it look like either cardboard or leather.
I'm not entirely sure what you meant by 'template material' but I'll presume you meant the pattern that she's tracing around, which is cardboard I think because it is more robust than ordinary paper and probably harder to lose.
Cardboard is marvelous for keeping patterns...especially undamaged, uncorregated cereal box type cardboard. X-acto knife makes sure the edges are clean enough to trace around.
@@lifewcockapooz8103 Yep! also hanging on the wall.
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Oh no, the corset you made smaller is still too big. What a teeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible problem. xD
you could soak the fabric in warm water hang dry it then press it again
couldn't a dry cleaner take out the creases in the fabric?
Now they got garbage