Thanks so much for watching! All of the links to other videos I mention are in the cards and also in the description box. I also want to say that however much you sewed this year is perfectly enough and I never want these time estimates to come off as a competition or pressure, as this is merely my experience with sewing for the year. If I sewed far less this year, I'd be just as happy with that too ❤
as a person who has recently gotten into making my own clothes with an historical flair, it's so inspiring to see what beautiful items you've made, with only a couple years of sewing experience. Thank you for sharing!!
One of the things that I admire about you, is how you began by sewing complicated garments even though you didn't have any experience. I don't know if it's bravery, self-confidence, or stubbornness but it is inspiring. The Garibaldi blouse is gorgeous and the grape gown is stunning!
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🥰 I’ve always been a big risk taker. I moved to a foreign country with like $200 and 2 suitcases randomly and alone when l was 19. That’s just the typical type of stuff I’ve always done as I trust that I’ll figure it out along the way. Of course, I don’t do anything too unsafe and I have a plan in place still, but I think this attitude has definitely translated into my art as well. I’d rather just go for it and see if I can make it work somehow then not have done it at all 😊
@@VBirchwood Good for you! I moved to Scotland alone and with low funds at the same age; but I was raised in London, England - so it was nowhere near the same distance. Sometimes one has to take a chance. God bless.
Albeit I'm not a knowledgeable person when it comes to sewing or historical garments, but for being someone who's just doing this as a hobby, you sure do look like a Professional to me. I like history.. and I think that what you're doing is wonderful, and hopefully, it will inspire others to appreciate history and what people of the past endured
I find the wrapper dress looks lovely on you. I wish I find Nice wool like that to make one. I love the cycling shorts and I love that you put a pocket in them. I would wear them every day to cycle in there they’re just gorgeous thanks for showing us all your projects. Blessings to making more.👩🏻🌾
Thank you so much! 🥰 interestingly enough, the bloomers actually don’t have a pocket in them, I just had to make the flap for the placket. I haven’t gone in and edited the subtitles yet, so perhaps it accidentally said pocket instead of placket? 😅 whoopsie
The red shirt and that walking skirt alterations are soooo dreamy. I would love them in my own wardrobe right now hahah. Its so lovely to see your work like this! It gives a great idea of the things you have made.
The amount of things you made in one year, especially considering you only use handsewing, is insane. I aspire to reach your level of patience and motivation. You managed to create a coherent colour palette which makes the video quite pleasing to watch. I don't know exactly what percentage of your fabrics are thrifted but honestly, well done. Also, the cycling shorts are adorable, the altered green skirt is genius and the garibaldi blouse absolutely stunning. I've decided I need more 1860s garb in my life (or rather in my already overflowing project list), a 'bosom friend' especially 😄
Thank you so much Alicia! 🥰 most of my fabrics are deadstock from one specific site but they sell small and limited quantities, so I just check back daily and see if anything I like pops up. It’s so affordable that I try to just snag whatever I can when it appears. That’s probably partially what influences my colour palette, but also I suppose my own personal taste too 😅
@V. Birchwood I’m new to your channel & I’m super happy to have discovered you! Your videos are very exciting to watch! I don’t know your background of what inspired you to only wear historical garments, but it’s extremely impressive that you also hand sew all of them! I imagine you live in England so that’s why you wear a lot of wool? Or is it because you only use natural fiber cloth, cotton, linen, & wool? Also, did you ever sew by machine? Or just never 100% by hand? Either way, you are ambitious & successful🤗🤗👏🏻!! Congratulations 👍🏻🤗!!
I loved the cycling bloomers, tartan cloak, purple linen blouse, and wrappers!! one thing I think a lot of people forget in the age of down puffy jackets is just how incredibly warm wool is, so I appreciated how much it's featured in your wardrobe overall
all of these pieces are so gorgeous!! i cant wait to see what comes in the future! (also that green 1890s walking skirt alteration looked so nice with that shirtwaist!)
Have really enjoyed this journey through this years makes, and it’s very interesting to hear what you would have done differently with hindsight. So much to take in, I’ve already watched this 3 times lol. And thank you for the images of the late Victorian cape, funny enough I’m working on my version at this very moment, whilst watching. And I’m intending to make it my very first hand sewn garment, in honour of it being your first pattern release. My first ever hand sewn seam, ( the centre back seam) has taken me 45 minutes to backstitch, and given me just a teeny tiny glimpse of how amazing it is that you hand sew everything!
Awww thank you so much Bella! That’s so sweet about handsewing your own cape ❤️ next time we see eachother we’ll both have to wear our matching capes 🥰
That's a lot of sewing. Congrats on keeping going with it. You sewed the hood on backwards, presumably the opening to the collar and vice versa. So glad I'm not the only person whose mental map ends up upside down 🤣😂🤣. You've reminded me I've got a short 'musketeer' cloak, hand embroidered, in a box somewhere. Can't see me stoating down Sauchiehall Street in it just yet with the thigh length leather bucket boots. Already feel 'ancient' for still wearing a tie and polishing my shoes before I go out.
Thanks so much! I DEFINITELY sewed the hood on backwards but once it realised it, it would’ve been A LOT of work to fix it, since I actually sewed the panels together as well backwards and had already hand lined them all lol
The items you made are beautiful, handsewing them entirely (or partially) is so satisfying and I love to put a great deal of handfinishing on the seams if possible :D I too made a quilted petticoat (mine is cotton throughout) last autumn and it's sooo cosy in winter
So inspiring. I went looking for a good winter coat, and didn't find one I thought worth it. So I'm handsewing making one with no experience. I gotta say. It's really coming on nicely. Solid wool so far. Probably gonna add some fur and leather outside and silk inside. Maybe I'll even hand embroider a tag label. It will be amazing.
I’ve been wanting to start sewing, but have been feeling very intimidated and like I’d be “starting too late in life” or something like that. Seeing the progress you’ve made in just two years is incredibly inspiring and a much needed reminder that if as long as you’re willing to put time towards a craft the skill will come in time! Love your channel, thanks for sharing your creative journey! :)
I can't believe how many amazing garments you manage to sew in a year! I think I'm guilty of procrastinating by using 'research' as an excuse not to sew! I should probably just get on with it, I'll probably learn more from sewing and making mistakes than I will from reading a ridiculous amount of books on the subject!
Doing does lead to a better understanding of the why and when of construction. Imagine wearing something unique and getting lots of compliments. Then just pull out the fabric and pattern and crack on. Come at it sideways like: I wonder how these pattern pieces sit on the spread out fabric? One step leads to another and before you know it you'll be threading a needle. I find the spoken word is a good companion at that stage. Podcasts, talking books, radio comedy, the bbc on radio 4 is useful and Horrible History lets you continue the research.
Thank you so much! The research stage is definitely an easy one to get sucked into, as it’s fascinating! But yes I suppose it is finding that balance of doing the thing and also researching about the thing. You’ve got this 😊
Your plaid wrapper really inspired me! Now, I don't have a wrapper dress pattern at hand, but I do own a Garibaldi blouse one, and I think I can put together a dress with that as a start. Thank you, and good luck with many more sewing years and sewing projects!
Thank you so much! Utilising the Garibaldi blouse pattern is an awesome idea! It’s definitely a very similar shape if just elongated. Happy wrapper sewing 😊
Lovely work. I especially enjoy how you have progressed into complex garments with such flair. Some of your garments are quite challenging, but so beautifully done. I look forward to seeing what you make this year!
😍 those bloomers though! That’s definitely on my list. Quilted skirt, oilskin cloak, that gorgeous linen blouse, and the wrappers as well 🥰 you did amazing can’t wait to see what next year brings 🤤
The bonnet turned out great! Just wanted to tell you that I was already buying clothes made from natural fabrics exclusively the last few years, but you inspired me to pick up sewing again and to try being more enviromentally aware and respect what I already have 💖
You have been quite busy this last year haven't you? Lol. You made so many lovely things over the past year. I'm almost embarrassed to admit I haven't made much for myself this year. Between getting sick back is February and doing a serious round of antibiotics and getting my breath back and the local homeschool group becoming more active in haven't put much thought into sewing for myself. I helped my duaghter make several garments for herself. She actually too the initiative to hand sew a peasant top completely by hand from some of my stash. Left over pieces that I hand in hand from making her dresses when she was little. I did make a few things for myself though. I always spend new year's sewing. I like to sew into the mew year. I made any apron, only for the power to go out just a minute before midnight 🤦🏼♀️even worse I couldn't find a headlamp with working batteries to finish my hem. I gave up and went to bed and finished in the morning. For independence day I slapped together a renaissance style bodice with some red satin I had in my stash I got from a bargain bin years ago. Ironically I couldn't find my sunflower skirt is had planned on wearing. It was my first attempt at history bounding. Its made for two cotton lycra panels and pleated in the back like a walking skirt. (Its one if my favorite pieces) So with the past half hour I had before we had to leave for our independence day pot luck I slapped together another skirt from my stash. I didn't have enough for a history bounding style skirt so its just a plain maxi skirt. I helped my daughter make a couple dresses for her shi tzu. From the scraps I made a bunch of scrunchies. Help me get through the hot and humid monsoons. But my daughter is going to a formal dance in November and wants me too make the 10 gore princess skirt from TV for her as he dress base. We are still discussing tops. But that's will be fun. I also finished writing my very first novel this year. I took several creative writing classes from skill share and got bite by the creative writing bug and decided to give it a go. I don't know if I will ever publish it, its was more of a fun project. Lately I've been avoiding the mosquitoes by staying indoors and trying to learn some new soil is as well. I'm learning about fermentation and since I have had serious digestive issues since the round of antibiotics I figured it would be a good thing to learn about. I'm going to start my sourdough starter later today after I burp the sourkruat, another thing I learned to make from skill share. Its kinda fun too get into some of the things our grandparents and great grandparents may have done while they were working on the farm. Eventually I will have a whole historically inspired pantry and wardrobe. 😉 Anyways looking forward to another year of sewing with you and seeing your sewing adventures. Hopefully some adorable puppy action too from Runa ❤️❤️
It sounds like you honestly did SO much though from my perspective! 🥰 most of all you looked after yourself, your health, and connected with your daughter. Those are some of the most “productive” things we can do in my opinion ❤️ I’m also super big on the ferments! Lol. A healthy gut is a healthy mind as they say 🤣 Thanks so much for your ongoing support! 💕 there will definitely be more of Rúna to come too 😉
your cartridge pleated cloaks are the best!! such powerful and striking structure to them. they look so cozy. congrats on 2 years of sewing!! so many incredible projects completed in just 2 years...
Thank you!!😊 I used to get really nervous to tell people I was Tatar/Cossack when asked where I’m from because it’s so much easier just to say “Russian” but the reality is that we ethnically are not “Russians”. So now I always go the extra step and explain I’m Tatar/Cossack, even if people don’t know what that is. It often opens up a curiosity or a discussion about the origins, and since as Tatars we are autochthonous indigenous to Tatarstan and the Ural region, and our culture has mostly been wiped out due to colonisation, having that conversation with people about who we are is more important than ever to bring awareness to a ethnicity whose practices may die.
@@VBirchwood I'm scots and I get exactly what you mean. The English are still trying to wipe us out and they're still exploiting our resources. I had a discussion very similar to yours with a Native American novelist a few months ago and he told me that they teach NI children about what happened to the Scots as having a parallel with their culture and experience with colonisers. Highland culture was wiped out, except some safe bits for the tourists - like Cossack dancers and horsemanship in yours - and we were discussing similarities in both nations ongoing fights to restore and reclaim what was lost and what that means in a modern world. It was actually in talking to him and seeing it through anothers' eyes that i realised the depth of what has been done to Scots, because we're taught to minimise it and it's impact. we're so used to the wound that we don't realise the injury.
Have you seen Greer Garson in Pride and Prejudice? She gets to Charlotte's new home, and steps out of a wrap dress. I've always loved that scene, as she's 'shaken off the dust' in 3 seconds. I take hours to recover, after a trip. Lol Note: I think I spelled her name correctly. Lovely woman.
My goodness your a busy bee! I love everything you made and you are so inspiring 💗 I need to handsew more and I also think its calming. I am still working on fit too and I am nervous to cut into my final fabric. 😅 The wrappers look so comfortable and on my to do list. I was given a vintage (from whom I have no idea or when) night gown with what I am going to call a wrapper and I love it.
Damn, I dig the 1890's looks. I love your riding breeches, too. I've always wanted to make myself some but I don't usually like the shape of the ones I found. I seem to have missed the video on yours so I'm going to go hunt that down. 😊😊
I like following you because I’m too lazy to learn how to use a sewing machine and am too comfortable with hand sewing to try a machine at this point. Having rough estimates and inspiration for hand sewn pieces is nice
It's amazing to see all this in one shot, or shots (so to speak!) You've come a long way! I still make things that I end up not wanting to wear--that's what Etsy is for! :D I do wish I could get my hands on some decent wool. When I came back from England where I was in school, my suitcase was packed full of wool! I just totally love that grape dress, luscious velvet...
Really, really impressive - and I really applaude you that you are actually do wear this clothes out in the world. I would really love to walk behind you when you are outside and watch peoples reactions, I think they might be priceless.
I don’t know how I missed this video, but anyway, how beautiful! It’s like watching a fashion show but actually one that I love and would wear. The berry ensemble and the grape gown are the stars! I love the wrappers and the capes. The quilted petticoat is so pretty! And that embroidered skirt is a dream! Ok, I confess I really love them all. 🥰
Watching this video made me realize I wasn’t being alerted of all your videos because I had the wrong “bell”! I missed out on si much beautiful work! I’ll make sure to back and watch them. Everything you made is so beautiful! You should be SO proud!
Aww thank you so much Nancy! Subscribers very rarely get notifications these days for the channels they watch because of that same funny bell icon issue! It’s a shame because I bet so many miss out on seeing the work of creators they love. Glad that you have some fun watching ahead of you though! 🥰
Oh my gosh it's been two years! Wow! Congrats on your journey so far, it's been amazing to watch! I remember the first video of yours I watched, it was the speedrun challenge video and I really enjoyed it and decided to watch your other videos. After that I was hooked and I'm so glad I was! I get so excited when I see you've uploaded a new video! I'm not able to watch all of them 😭 but the ones I do get to I really enjoy. Thank you for sharing them and I'll see you in two weeks for your next video! 🤩
Very pretty! I love all of your looks. I’ve been mostly hand sewing linen summer dresses, but I’ve gotten into hand-quilted coats and boy does that take time (particularly when you’re going at the 1/2” width of quilting). I love the effect, but it does involve hours per pattern piece. 🥵
@@VBirchwood I will hopefully make it this year since rainy season just started. I am surely making a copy of your "mistake" since I find it the most beautiful cape I've ever seen.
Great work Vasi! You’ve accomplished a lot! My favourite of your ensembles this year is probably the berry dress, it’s just so pretty and it’s reminiscent of berries which are the best things ever. 😄
5:34 I'm planing on making one of these button down at the front from wool gauze since it's supozed to be a good fabric for mild everything. Its beautiful
Wow, I’ve just found your channel, I’m amazed at what you’ve made hand sewing!! I sew with a modern machine and am a beginner also in my second year and you’ve clearly outdone me. Awesome work I look forward to seeing more.
I've always felt I should go out in public wearing a cape and top hat and carrying a cane with a silver wolf's head as the grip. After watching your videos i feel like I could actually pull it off
The progress you've made in your work is astounding. Well done. The outfits are so beautiful - they must feel amazing to wear. I've (finally) started work on my vintage wardrobe. I've lucked out on the ebay with finding patterns from the 1930's, 40's and 50's that are in my bust size. First projects are a pair of cigarette pants and a dolman sleeve blouse from the 50's. I'm still in the mock-up and fit stage, so, so far, so good? I found a good range of different styles of bodices, skirts, pants/shorts and underpinnings so I'll be able to eventually pattern hack things into different designs. My wardrobe awaits. Now I just have to make it... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I didn't know your were tatar, me too (although partly)! Interesting to know. The garments are really pretty and inspiring, I'm planning to start sewing for myself too
Сәлам!! How cool! I am part Tatar as well, though I don’t think that makes us any less Tatar ☺️ I’m actually starting to reconstruct 19th century Kazan Tatar fashion to wear, and I’m also researching for a 500 Years of Volga Tatar fashion video! If you end up wanting to reconstruct some historical Tatar clothing, I have two of the best books (and probably the only books) on the topic and would be more than happy to share!
@@VBirchwood i will be waiting for the projects as I'm kumyk for the most part and don't know as much about tatar garments as I know about the culture! Very very interested!
To cultivate a hobbies such as this took time of course but the thought process and effort the diligence he is obvious I could be there in person could give up and trying to bring together such inspiring our presentations of work and yet I suppose the doctor maybe even a Doctor Who stitched a person app could certainly stitch up some cloth and yet beauteous
Bit late to this, but I have enjoyed watching you grow your skills and wardrobe since you started your channel. And it is really interesting seeing how long each item took you!
Using a second-hand (or just already-owned) 1880s skirt to make an 1890s skirt is something I assume a _lot_ of people did in the 1890s, because it works!
Has UA-cam restored your Adsense yet? I saw in one of your comments from another video that it was taken away. Hoping it’s been fixed? Can’t wait to watch this video. Thank you for your dedication!!
Thank you for asking! Unfortunately, no, and I’m doubtful that they ever will just based on the conversations I’ve had with their support. I’m beginning to get sponsors now so that’s really helping to finance my channel! 😊
@@VBirchwood thank you for responding! I’m sorry though, that is unimaginable to me because your channel is so educational. I hope they do change their mind as your channel grows. But glad that sponsors are going to help!
Thank you!! Sadly it has to do with me apparently violating some rule but I don’t believe I have done any such thing as I’m very careful and when asked they won’t tell me what exactly I did, so it’s a lot of going around in circles unfortunately with no resolution 🤣 it’s definitely been a big practice in acceptance though!
Why make another rain cloak and continue to be disappointed with this one? Why not take the hood off and sew it on properly and feel accomplished and proud with this one? Fabric isn't cheap and neither is your time! The blue and purple looks so good on you! 💖🌞🌵😷
I first saw the tartan wrapper in a video about how often Victorians changed their clothes. The wrapper was my favorite thing from the video and got me thinking about practical ways to configure my outfits for various activities. I think that video was how I found this channel! But I can't find the video now... did you take it down? If so, why?
Hi! I’m wondering if you guys know a good UA-cam Chanel where I can learn to sew. I have zero skills, I can’t sew a button properly 😅 Watching this type of videos and seeing her grow so much on her sewing skills in such a short time really motivates me to learn to sew my own clothes. Appreciate the help.
Thank you so much! I have some tutorials on my channel (like a hand sewing stitches video). There are also lots of other youtubers who have made helpful videos if there’s something specific you’re looking to learn like sewing on a button. I learned mainly from UA-cam and googling 😊
Very impressive work, you can be proud of what you created and all the progress you've made in just two years! I look forward to all your future creations~ I was wondering, when hand sewing, do you just focus on the sewing itself or do you do something else at the same time, like watch a TV show or listen to audiobooks or things like that? Also interested about that exciting video in two weeks time! This was also my first time hearing about tatars! Always more to learn. Take care~
Thank you so much! 😊 it really depends on the day/time. Sometimes I like to sew in silence. I really love the sound of silence lol. Other times I love to watch documentaries whilst I sew. Occasionally I’ll listen to podcasts or audiobooks. But generally it’ll be some type of educational show or just silence. Glad to bring some more awareness to us Tatars! We have a long and fruitful history that has been heavily wiped out by colonisation, so I’ve really started owning my ethnic minority roots again and diving deeper into that aspect of my heritage because I feel a deep purpose and responsibility to preserve it and bring back some of its traditional practices. I’ve been diving into a lot of research lately myself surrounding Tatar historical dress, so I’m hoping to centre some videos around that content in the near future!
Really inspiring to see all that you've made this year. I'm quite interested in the 1890 cycling bloomers, did you get the pattern from somewhere? Did you draft it yourself? If yes, how did you get your references? Regardless, I'll keep enjoying your sewing journey and wish you the best!
Awww I was hoping it wouldn’t cause people to feel bad about their own progress because how ever much you sewed this year is truly enough! It’s a very personal process anyways and whatever feels best to you is right for you 🥰
The only thing keeping me from sewing with wool is that i don't know how to wash or clean it. Would that be something you'd be interested in making a video about?
@@VBirchwood they work really well in our weather. Tennessee is rainy most of the time and rarely snows. The canvas sheds water like crazy and blocks wind while the fleece does the duty of wool and keeps me warm. I keep the bottom open to not only facilitate repairs but allow a layer of air. My cloak is big enough I’ve used it as a blanket in a pinch.
Do you have a recommended pattern for the garibaldi blouse? I’m new to seeing and would love to make some blouses for myself as I find the current ‘fashionable’ suggestions for plus-sized blouses to be hideous.
The pattern I used actually has pockets included! I just never add them to mine as I carry a bag everywhere and that feels more secure for me 😊 the pockets are just added to the side seams
Hi, I’m new to your channel…and I ABSOLUTELY love your channel 😊. How did you begin sewing, and if you have a video about it could you kindly point me in the direction 😊
Hi! Welcome to the channel. Thanks so much! I have an earlier video (maybe my fourth or fifth) where I talk about how to get started with historical sewing 😊
It’s a wool tweed! They’re generally quite lightweight. I got this one on AmoThreads back when they had this batch in stock (it’s a site that sells small quantities of deadstock fabric).
Why do I watch this? Anyway, I liked your breaches and work clothes. Which surprised me. Why would I prefer a simple "wrapper" to an obviously much "better" work? Why do I care at all? I'm a man in his fifties, equipped with legendary lack of style. Oh, maybe that's why I instinctively prefer those practical garments? Could be. Or it could be, that they agree with your own personality? You may not look as wonderful in those "simple" clothes. You rather look like you were born in them.
The wrappers look comfy and practical, and are something that can be worn and enjoyed every day. While they’re definitely less complex and faster to make than the evening gown, the quality of the work put into making them clearly isn’t lesser than that of the evening gown.
Thanks so much for watching! All of the links to other videos I mention are in the cards and also in the description box. I also want to say that however much you sewed this year is perfectly enough and I never want these time estimates to come off as a competition or pressure, as this is merely my experience with sewing for the year. If I sewed far less this year, I'd be just as happy with that too ❤
You have absolutely blown me away with this magicyou created. And all handstitched, I am in utter awww! Beautiful, most adoring!
as a person who has recently gotten into making my own clothes with an historical flair, it's so inspiring to see what beautiful items you've made, with only a couple years of sewing experience. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Elly! That’s very kind 🥰
One of the things that I admire about you, is how you began by sewing complicated garments even though you didn't have any experience. I don't know if it's bravery, self-confidence, or stubbornness but it is inspiring. The Garibaldi blouse is gorgeous and the grape gown is stunning!
Thank you so much! That means a lot 🥰 I’ve always been a big risk taker. I moved to a foreign country with like $200 and 2 suitcases randomly and alone when l was 19. That’s just the typical type of stuff I’ve always done as I trust that I’ll figure it out along the way. Of course, I don’t do anything too unsafe and I have a plan in place still, but I think this attitude has definitely translated into my art as well. I’d rather just go for it and see if I can make it work somehow then not have done it at all 😊
@@VBirchwood Good for you! I moved to Scotland alone and with low funds at the same age; but I was raised in London, England - so it was nowhere near the same distance. Sometimes one has to take a chance. God bless.
Albeit I'm not a knowledgeable person when it comes to sewing or historical garments, but for being someone who's just doing this as a hobby, you sure do look like a Professional to me. I like history.. and I think that what you're doing is wonderful, and hopefully, it will inspire others to appreciate history and what people of the past endured
I can't believe it's already been 2 years! It's been a pleasure watching your achievements and skills grow. 💓
Awww thank you so much for your ongoing support! 🥰
One thing I love most about all of your creations is the wonderfully rich color palettes you use. Very vibrant and so, so lovely!
Thank you so much! 🥰
I find the wrapper dress looks lovely on you. I wish I find Nice wool like that to make one. I love the cycling shorts and I love that you put a pocket in them. I would wear them every day to cycle in there they’re just gorgeous thanks for showing us all your projects. Blessings to making more.👩🏻🌾
Thank you so much! 🥰 interestingly enough, the bloomers actually don’t have a pocket in them, I just had to make the flap for the placket. I haven’t gone in and edited the subtitles yet, so perhaps it accidentally said pocket instead of placket? 😅 whoopsie
The red shirt and that walking skirt alterations are soooo dreamy. I would love them in my own wardrobe right now hahah. Its so lovely to see your work like this! It gives a great idea of the things you have made.
Thank you so much! 🥰
The amount of things you made in one year, especially considering you only use handsewing, is insane. I aspire to reach your level of patience and motivation. You managed to create a coherent colour palette which makes the video quite pleasing to watch. I don't know exactly what percentage of your fabrics are thrifted but honestly, well done.
Also, the cycling shorts are adorable, the altered green skirt is genius and the garibaldi blouse absolutely stunning. I've decided I need more 1860s garb in my life (or rather in my already overflowing project list), a 'bosom friend' especially 😄
Thank you so much Alicia! 🥰 most of my fabrics are deadstock from one specific site but they sell small and limited quantities, so I just check back daily and see if anything I like pops up. It’s so affordable that I try to just snag whatever I can when it appears. That’s probably partially what influences my colour palette, but also I suppose my own personal taste too 😅
@V. Birchwood I’m new to your channel & I’m super happy to have discovered you! Your videos are very exciting to watch! I don’t know your background of what inspired you to only wear historical garments, but it’s extremely impressive that you also hand sew all of them!
I imagine you live in England so that’s why you wear a lot of wool? Or is it because you only use natural fiber cloth, cotton, linen, & wool?
Also, did you ever sew by machine? Or just never 100% by hand? Either way, you are ambitious & successful🤗🤗👏🏻!! Congratulations 👍🏻🤗!!
I loved the cycling bloomers, tartan cloak, purple linen blouse, and wrappers!! one thing I think a lot of people forget in the age of down puffy jackets is just how incredibly warm wool is, so I appreciated how much it's featured in your wardrobe overall
Thank you! 🥰 wool is great!
all of these pieces are so gorgeous!! i cant wait to see what comes in the future! (also that green 1890s walking skirt alteration looked so nice with that shirtwaist!)
Thank you so much!! 😊 I’m so glad I found that thing on eBay haha
My favorite aunt was Tatar she was so fashionable and beautiful, watching you represent and keep tradition made my heart smile 🥰
Have really enjoyed this journey through this years makes, and it’s very interesting to hear what you would have done differently with hindsight. So much to take in, I’ve already watched this 3 times lol. And thank you for the images of the late Victorian cape, funny enough I’m working on my version at this very moment, whilst watching. And I’m intending to make it my very first hand sewn garment, in honour of it being your first pattern release. My first ever hand sewn seam, ( the centre back seam) has taken me 45 minutes to backstitch, and given me just a teeny tiny glimpse of how amazing it is that you hand sew everything!
Awww thank you so much Bella! That’s so sweet about handsewing your own cape ❤️ next time we see eachother we’ll both have to wear our matching capes 🥰
That's a lot of sewing. Congrats on keeping going with it.
You sewed the hood on backwards, presumably the opening to the collar and vice versa. So glad I'm not the only person whose mental map ends up upside down 🤣😂🤣.
You've reminded me I've got a short 'musketeer' cloak, hand embroidered, in a box somewhere. Can't see me stoating down Sauchiehall Street in it just yet with the thigh length leather bucket boots. Already feel 'ancient' for still wearing a tie and polishing my shoes before I go out.
Thanks so much! I DEFINITELY sewed the hood on backwards but once it realised it, it would’ve been A LOT of work to fix it, since I actually sewed the panels together as well backwards and had already hand lined them all lol
@@VBirchwood Definitely a case of 'It'll do'.
The items you made are beautiful, handsewing them entirely (or partially) is so satisfying and I love to put a great deal of handfinishing on the seams if possible :D
I too made a quilted petticoat (mine is cotton throughout) last autumn and it's sooo cosy in winter
Thank you so much! 🥰 your quilted petticoat sounds so wonderful, and I can completely understand why you’re excited to wear it again in winter 😊
I live in MN and I am working on a quilted petticoat right now based on the burnley and trowbridge sewalong.
@@Diniecita oh, I'm going to look that up!
So inspiring. I went looking for a good winter coat, and didn't find one I thought worth it. So I'm handsewing making one with no experience. I gotta say. It's really coming on nicely. Solid wool so far. Probably gonna add some fur and leather outside and silk inside. Maybe I'll even hand embroider a tag label. It will be amazing.
I’ve been wanting to start sewing, but have been feeling very intimidated and like I’d be “starting too late in life” or something like that. Seeing the progress you’ve made in just two years is incredibly inspiring and a much needed reminder that if as long as you’re willing to put time towards a craft the skill will come in time! Love your channel, thanks for sharing your creative journey! :)
I can't believe how many amazing garments you manage to sew in a year! I think I'm guilty of procrastinating by using 'research' as an excuse not to sew! I should probably just get on with it, I'll probably learn more from sewing and making mistakes than I will from reading a ridiculous amount of books on the subject!
Doing does lead to a better understanding of the why and when of construction. Imagine wearing something unique and getting lots of compliments. Then just pull out the fabric and pattern and crack on. Come at it sideways like: I wonder how these pattern pieces sit on the spread out fabric? One step leads to another and before you know it you'll be threading a needle.
I find the spoken word is a good companion at that stage. Podcasts, talking books, radio comedy, the bbc on radio 4 is useful and Horrible History lets you continue the research.
Thank you so much! The research stage is definitely an easy one to get sucked into, as it’s fascinating! But yes I suppose it is finding that balance of doing the thing and also researching about the thing. You’ve got this 😊
Your plaid wrapper really inspired me! Now, I don't have a wrapper dress pattern at hand, but I do own a Garibaldi blouse one, and I think I can put together a dress with that as a start.
Thank you, and good luck with many more sewing years and sewing projects!
Thank you so much! Utilising the Garibaldi blouse pattern is an awesome idea! It’s definitely a very similar shape if just elongated. Happy wrapper sewing 😊
Lovely work. I especially enjoy how you have progressed into complex garments with such flair. Some of your garments are quite challenging, but so beautifully done. I look forward to seeing what you make this year!
Aww thank you so much! I’ve really been trying to challenge and push myself lately to build certain skills I wasn’t working on before 🥰
Your new pieces are beautiful and now I want to sew all the wrappers 😄
Thank you so much! 🥰 sewing wrappers gets addictive! Lol
😍 those bloomers though! That’s definitely on my list. Quilted skirt, oilskin cloak, that gorgeous linen blouse, and the wrappers as well 🥰 you did amazing can’t wait to see what next year brings 🤤
Thank you so much Tracy 🥰
You've made so many wonderful garments this year! And I can see your improvement with each one! 😊
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
The bonnet turned out great! Just wanted to tell you that I was already buying clothes made from natural fabrics exclusively the last few years, but you inspired me to pick up sewing again and to try being more enviromentally aware and respect what I already have 💖
Awww that’s so beautiful to hear! Thank you so much 🥰
You have been quite busy this last year haven't you? Lol. You made so many lovely things over the past year. I'm almost embarrassed to admit I haven't made much for myself this year. Between getting sick back is February and doing a serious round of antibiotics and getting my breath back and the local homeschool group becoming more active in haven't put much thought into sewing for myself. I helped my duaghter make several garments for herself. She actually too the initiative to hand sew a peasant top completely by hand from some of my stash. Left over pieces that I hand in hand from making her dresses when she was little. I did make a few things for myself though. I always spend new year's sewing. I like to sew into the mew year. I made any apron, only for the power to go out just a minute before midnight 🤦🏼♀️even worse I couldn't find a headlamp with working batteries to finish my hem. I gave up and went to bed and finished in the morning. For independence day I slapped together a renaissance style bodice with some red satin I had in my stash I got from a bargain bin years ago. Ironically I couldn't find my sunflower skirt is had planned on wearing. It was my first attempt at history bounding. Its made for two cotton lycra panels and pleated in the back like a walking skirt. (Its one if my favorite pieces) So with the past half hour I had before we had to leave for our independence day pot luck I slapped together another skirt from my stash. I didn't have enough for a history bounding style skirt so its just a plain maxi skirt. I helped my daughter make a couple dresses for her shi tzu. From the scraps I made a bunch of scrunchies. Help me get through the hot and humid monsoons. But my daughter is going to a formal dance in November and wants me too make the 10 gore princess skirt from TV for her as he dress base. We are still discussing tops. But that's will be fun. I also finished writing my very first novel this year. I took several creative writing classes from skill share and got bite by the creative writing bug and decided to give it a go. I don't know if I will ever publish it, its was more of a fun project. Lately I've been avoiding the mosquitoes by staying indoors and trying to learn some new soil is as well. I'm learning about fermentation and since I have had serious digestive issues since the round of antibiotics I figured it would be a good thing to learn about. I'm going to start my sourdough starter later today after I burp the sourkruat, another thing I learned to make from skill share. Its kinda fun too get into some of the things our grandparents and great grandparents may have done while they were working on the farm. Eventually I will have a whole historically inspired pantry and wardrobe. 😉
Anyways looking forward to another year of sewing with you and seeing your sewing adventures. Hopefully some adorable puppy action too from Runa ❤️❤️
It sounds like you honestly did SO much though from my perspective! 🥰 most of all you looked after yourself, your health, and connected with your daughter. Those are some of the most “productive” things we can do in my opinion ❤️
I’m also super big on the ferments! Lol. A healthy gut is a healthy mind as they say 🤣
Thanks so much for your ongoing support! 💕 there will definitely be more of Rúna to come too 😉
I saw that quilted petticoat after hearing “everything I hand stitched” and was like :-O then “prequilted fabric” - whew!
Hahahaha yes! That would be intense. I would like to quilt a petticoat myself at some point though. It’d be a lot of fun
Great inspiration for spring and summer with the wrap dress ❤❤
That yellow skirt is lovely! 💛 You're so productive. I'm inspired to get back to some of my many projects.
Thank you so much Fi! 🥰
your cartridge pleated cloaks are the best!! such powerful and striking structure to them. they look so cozy. congrats on 2 years of sewing!! so many incredible projects completed in just 2 years...
Thank you so much Jae! 🥰
for only sewing for 2 years, you've done amazing. Also, thank you for sending me down a Tatar/Cossack rabbit hole on wiki. I have been educated today.
Thank you!!😊 I used to get really nervous to tell people I was Tatar/Cossack when asked where I’m from because it’s so much easier just to say “Russian” but the reality is that we ethnically are not “Russians”. So now I always go the extra step and explain I’m Tatar/Cossack, even if people don’t know what that is. It often opens up a curiosity or a discussion about the origins, and since as Tatars we are autochthonous indigenous to Tatarstan and the Ural region, and our culture has mostly been wiped out due to colonisation, having that conversation with people about who we are is more important than ever to bring awareness to a ethnicity whose practices may die.
@@VBirchwood I'm scots and I get exactly what you mean. The English are still trying to wipe us out and they're still exploiting our resources. I had a discussion very similar to yours with a Native American novelist a few months ago and he told me that they teach NI children about what happened to the Scots as having a parallel with their culture and experience with colonisers. Highland culture was wiped out, except some safe bits for the tourists - like Cossack dancers and horsemanship in yours - and we were discussing similarities in both nations ongoing fights to restore and reclaim what was lost and what that means in a modern world.
It was actually in talking to him and seeing it through anothers' eyes that i realised the depth of what has been done to Scots, because we're taught to minimise it and it's impact. we're so used to the wound that we don't realise the injury.
Have you seen Greer Garson in Pride and Prejudice? She gets to Charlotte's new home, and steps out of a wrap dress. I've always loved that scene, as she's 'shaken off the dust' in 3 seconds. I take hours to recover, after a trip. Lol Note: I think I spelled her name correctly. Lovely woman.
My goodness your a busy bee! I love everything you made and you are so inspiring 💗
I need to handsew more and I also think its calming.
I am still working on fit too and I am nervous to cut into my final fabric. 😅
The wrappers look so comfortable and on my to do list. I was given a vintage (from whom I have no idea or when) night gown with what I am going to call a wrapper and I love it.
Thank you so much Jessica! 🥰 The stress of cutting into nice fabric is so real! Lol 😂
Congratulations on your 2nd year anniversary of sewing! Your skill has definitely improved.
Thank you so much! 😊
I love the wrappers.
Damn, I dig the 1890's looks.
I love your riding breeches, too. I've always wanted to make myself some but I don't usually like the shape of the ones I found. I seem to have missed the video on yours so I'm going to go hunt that down. 😊😊
Thank you!! 😊 I don’t have a video on the cycling bloomers unfortunately. I used a pattern by Reconstructing History though if that’s any help 🥰
@@VBirchwood Oh yes it does! Thank you so much! 🥰🥰
I like following you because I’m too lazy to learn how to use a sewing machine and am too comfortable with hand sewing to try a machine at this point. Having rough estimates and inspiration for hand sewn pieces is nice
The grape gown is of course gorgeous! I love it all. Splendid work!!
Thank you so much! 😊
It's amazing to see all this in one shot, or shots (so to speak!) You've come a long way! I still make things that I end up not wanting to wear--that's what Etsy is for! :D I do wish I could get my hands on some decent wool. When I came back from England where I was in school, my suitcase was packed full of wool! I just totally love that grape dress, luscious velvet...
Thanks so much A.R.! We are definitely so spoiled here in the U.K. when it comes to wool! 😊
the grape gown is so gorgeous omg ive never been so captivated by an outfit!!
Awww thank you!! 😊
Really, really impressive - and I really applaude you that you are actually do wear this clothes out in the world. I would really love to walk behind you when you are outside and watch peoples reactions, I think they might be priceless.
Hahahaha thank you! 😊 most people are usually quite kind about it
They're all so beautiful! 🌺♥️🌺
Thank you 😊
I can't wait to see what this year brings.
Thank you!! I already have some plans I’m getting very excited for 🥰
I don’t know how I missed this video, but anyway, how beautiful! It’s like watching a fashion show but actually one that I love and would wear. The berry ensemble and the grape gown are the stars! I love the wrappers and the capes. The quilted petticoat is so pretty! And that embroidered skirt is a dream! Ok, I confess I really love them all. 🥰
Awww so sweet. Thank you Caroline 🥰
I adore the Garabaldi blouse!
Thank you!! It’s one of my favourites to wear. So light and airy for summer also!
Omg i love the plaid wrapper u wear. It looks like what Ruth wears in Victorian Farm
Congratulations that is an impressive collection of handsewn garments! I really love the linen Springtime wrapper, it looked really Well on you!
Thank you so much! 😊🥰
I find your creations stunning and I can't wait to come along on your next year of sewing!
Thanks so much Rachel! 😊
Watching this video made me realize I wasn’t being alerted of all your videos because I had the wrong “bell”! I missed out on si much beautiful work! I’ll make sure to back and watch them. Everything you made is so beautiful! You should be SO proud!
Aww thank you so much Nancy! Subscribers very rarely get notifications these days for the channels they watch because of that same funny bell icon issue! It’s a shame because I bet so many miss out on seeing the work of creators they love. Glad that you have some fun watching ahead of you though! 🥰
Beautiful, bravo👏 👏👏.
Oh my gosh it's been two years! Wow! Congrats on your journey so far, it's been amazing to watch! I remember the first video of yours I watched, it was the speedrun challenge video and I really enjoyed it and decided to watch your other videos. After that I was hooked and I'm so glad I was! I get so excited when I see you've uploaded a new video! I'm not able to watch all of them 😭 but the ones I do get to I really enjoy. Thank you for sharing them and I'll see you in two weeks for your next video! 🤩
Awww this is so sweet 🥺 thank you Amber! 🥰🥰🥰
Absolutely lovely and such an impressive job on everything!
Thank you Mel! 🥰
Very pretty! I love all of your looks. I’ve been mostly hand sewing linen summer dresses, but I’ve gotten into hand-quilted coats and boy does that take time (particularly when you’re going at the 1/2” width of quilting). I love the effect, but it does involve hours per pattern piece. 🥵
Thank you! I can imagine hand quilting is so time consuming, but very satisfying!
7:24 I loved the pleating in the hood!
Thank you!! 😊
@@VBirchwood I will hopefully make it this year since rainy season just started. I am surely making a copy of your "mistake" since I find it the most beautiful cape I've ever seen.
Very nice job, your clothes look great! Doesn't seem like 2 years! I admire you doing all of this by hand. Kudos to you!
Thank you so much! 😊
Such a lovely encapsulation!
Thank you! 🥰
So beautiful! Love your bicycle pants, the blouse and your green skirt 😍 i would wear your last wrapper every day ❤️ very prodcutive year 👏🏻
Thank you!! Wrappers are such comfy garments 🥰
@@VBirchwood I can imagine… I put the pattern in my etsy shop 😁😉
Congratulations on all of your progress! I especially look forward to the jumps and anything to do with Tartar or Cossack dress!
Thanks so much Erica! I got some amazing and rare books on Tatar fashion history now so I’m feeling more equipped to tackle some of those projects 🥰
@@VBirchwood Well I am immensely pleased on your behalf and look forward to seeing your creations! I presume the books are in Russian?
Thank you so much! One of them is in Russian, and the other one is actually both in Russian and English!
Great work Vasi! You’ve accomplished a lot! My favourite of your ensembles this year is probably the berry dress, it’s just so pretty and it’s reminiscent of berries which are the best things ever. 😄
Awww thank you so much 🥰 that was such a fun one to make!
Two years has gone really fast.😃
5:34 I'm planing on making one of these button down at the front from wool gauze since it's supozed to be a good fabric for mild everything. Its beautiful
Brilliant.
Wow, I’ve just found your channel, I’m amazed at what you’ve made hand sewing!! I sew with a modern machine and am a beginner also in my second year and you’ve clearly outdone me. Awesome work I look forward to seeing more.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Love the linen wrapper!!!
Thank you! 🥰
I've always felt I should go out in public wearing a cape and top hat and carrying a cane with a silver wolf's head as the grip. After watching your videos i feel like I could actually pull it off
The progress you've made in your work is astounding. Well done. The outfits are so beautiful - they must feel amazing to wear.
I've (finally) started work on my vintage wardrobe. I've lucked out on the ebay with finding patterns from the 1930's, 40's and 50's that are in my bust size. First projects are a pair of cigarette pants and a dolman sleeve blouse from the 50's. I'm still in the mock-up and fit stage, so, so far, so good? I found a good range of different styles of bodices, skirts, pants/shorts and underpinnings so I'll be able to eventually pattern hack things into different designs. My wardrobe awaits. Now I just have to make it...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you so much Cathy! You’re doing great! I’m really excited to hear more about how your wardrobe progresses 💕
@@VBirchwood Thanks, Kiddo. One project at a time, right...
Bravah👏👏👏❤️
Thank you 😊
looks cool!
I love hand sewing
This is so impressive
Thank you!!
I didn't know your were tatar, me too (although partly)! Interesting to know. The garments are really pretty and inspiring, I'm planning to start sewing for myself too
Сәлам!! How cool! I am part Tatar as well, though I don’t think that makes us any less Tatar ☺️ I’m actually starting to reconstruct 19th century Kazan Tatar fashion to wear, and I’m also researching for a 500 Years of Volga Tatar fashion video! If you end up wanting to reconstruct some historical Tatar clothing, I have two of the best books (and probably the only books) on the topic and would be more than happy to share!
@@VBirchwood i will be waiting for the projects as I'm kumyk for the most part and don't know as much about tatar garments as I know about the culture! Very very interested!
To cultivate a hobbies such as this took time of course but the thought process and effort the diligence he is obvious I could be there in person could give up and trying to bring together such inspiring our presentations of work and yet I suppose the doctor maybe even a Doctor Who stitched a person app could certainly stitch up some cloth and yet beauteous
Bit late to this, but I have enjoyed watching you grow your skills and wardrobe since you started your channel. And it is really interesting seeing how long each item took you!
Thank you so much!!
Great job!
Thank you!! 😊
These are incredible projects. It's so awesome to see them all in one video. Will you have a video about making the wrappers?? I love those so much
Thank you so much! I have a video coming out in the near future about making a wrapper, but not either of the ones I show here 😊 same pattern though!
@@VBirchwood awesome!! I can't wait to see it 🥰
Using a second-hand (or just already-owned) 1880s skirt to make an 1890s skirt is something I assume a _lot_ of people did in the 1890s, because it works!
Yes!! It works SO well 🥰
The single-layer linen wrapper is styled just like a late Edwardian day dress! Was that your intention? I love it.
Hello lam 13
You inspired me a lot
And i handsew 2 dress
Thank you so much
Has UA-cam restored your Adsense yet? I saw in one of your comments from another video that it was taken away. Hoping it’s been fixed?
Can’t wait to watch this video. Thank you for your dedication!!
Thank you for asking! Unfortunately, no, and I’m doubtful that they ever will just based on the conversations I’ve had with their support. I’m beginning to get sponsors now so that’s really helping to finance my channel! 😊
@@VBirchwood thank you for responding! I’m sorry though, that is unimaginable to me because your channel is so educational. I hope they do change their mind as your channel grows. But glad that sponsors are going to help!
Thank you!! Sadly it has to do with me apparently violating some rule but I don’t believe I have done any such thing as I’m very careful and when asked they won’t tell me what exactly I did, so it’s a lot of going around in circles unfortunately with no resolution 🤣 it’s definitely been a big practice in acceptance though!
Why make another rain cloak and continue to be disappointed with this one? Why not take the hood off and sew it on properly and feel accomplished and proud with this one? Fabric isn't cheap and neither is your time! The blue and purple looks so good on you! 💖🌞🌵😷
I first saw the tartan wrapper in a video about how often Victorians changed their clothes. The wrapper was my favorite thing from the video and got me thinking about practical ways to configure my outfits for various activities. I think that video was how I found this channel! But I can't find the video now... did you take it down? If so, why?
Hi! I’m wondering if you guys know a good UA-cam Chanel where I can learn to sew. I have zero skills, I can’t sew a button properly 😅 Watching this type of videos and seeing her grow so much on her sewing skills in such a short time really motivates me to learn to sew my own clothes. Appreciate the help.
Thank you so much! I have some tutorials on my channel (like a hand sewing stitches video). There are also lots of other youtubers who have made helpful videos if there’s something specific you’re looking to learn like sewing on a button. I learned mainly from UA-cam and googling 😊
These are fabulous garments! Well Done! What is it like to wear these dresses to work?
Thank you! I work remotely 😊 but I live a fairly active lifestyle so the wrappers are great for that.
Very impressive work, you can be proud of what you created and all the progress you've made in just two years! I look forward to all your future creations~
I was wondering, when hand sewing, do you just focus on the sewing itself or do you do something else at the same time, like watch a TV show or listen to audiobooks or things like that? Also interested about that exciting video in two weeks time! This was also my first time hearing about tatars! Always more to learn. Take care~
Thank you so much! 😊 it really depends on the day/time. Sometimes I like to sew in silence. I really love the sound of silence lol. Other times I love to watch documentaries whilst I sew. Occasionally I’ll listen to podcasts or audiobooks. But generally it’ll be some type of educational show or just silence. Glad to bring some more awareness to us Tatars! We have a long and fruitful history that has been heavily wiped out by colonisation, so I’ve really started owning my ethnic minority roots again and diving deeper into that aspect of my heritage because I feel a deep purpose and responsibility to preserve it and bring back some of its traditional practices. I’ve been diving into a lot of research lately myself surrounding Tatar historical dress, so I’m hoping to centre some videos around that content in the near future!
Really inspiring to see all that you've made this year. I'm quite interested in the 1890 cycling bloomers, did you get the pattern from somewhere? Did you draft it yourself? If yes, how did you get your references?
Regardless, I'll keep enjoying your sewing journey and wish you the best!
Thanks so much! I used the cycling bloomers pattern by Reconstructing History 😊
I wish I could find a channel like this but for guys stuff, for now this will do nicely though
Check out Vintagebursche! 😊
@@VBirchwood thanks! Will do
Wow! This was so inspiring. What pattern did you use for the Garibaldi blouse? I many have just perfect fabric for that…
Thank you!! 🥰 I used the Truly Victorian pattern and it was great!
Just wow. :D
This makes me feel bad about my progress 😭
Though it probably would be healthy to set aside 20min a day to just relax and sew
Anyway, wonderful work!
Awww I was hoping it wouldn’t cause people to feel bad about their own progress because how ever much you sewed this year is truly enough! It’s a very personal process anyways and whatever feels best to you is right for you 🥰
@@VBirchwood True, true, good point. Anyway, your work is amazing!
The only thing keeping me from sewing with wool is that i don't know how to wash or clean it. Would that be something you'd be interested in making a video about?
I definitely understand that! I actually have quite an older video on how to care for fabrics. It’s called “fabric care crash course”
The hood is similar to something I make. I make mine from polar fleece as I’m allergic to wool. I make my cloaks from canvas and fleece.
That sounds so lovely! 🥰
@@VBirchwood they work really well in our weather. Tennessee is rainy most of the time and rarely snows. The canvas sheds water like crazy and blocks wind while the fleece does the duty of wool and keeps me warm. I keep the bottom open to not only facilitate repairs but allow a layer of air. My cloak is big enough I’ve used it as a blanket in a pinch.
Ah~ Happy sewing anniversary~! Your pieces are always so cute. (/ー▽ー)/フフフ
Aww thank you so much! 🥰
Vasi idk if you've already dealt with this, but just add more weight to the tassel to make the bashlyk less pointed :)
also, do you speak russian?
I think 3 wrap dresses a season would do just fine. Talk about ease of dressing.
Are there sewing patterns for sporrans, small or big for Ladies?
Do you have a recommended pattern for the garibaldi blouse? I’m new to seeing and would love to make some blouses for myself as I find the current ‘fashionable’ suggestions for plus-sized blouses to be hideous.
I used the one by Truly Victorian and loved it! 🥰
Wrappers look excellent, but I’m trying to figure out how one could add pockets to it!
The pattern I used actually has pockets included! I just never add them to mine as I carry a bag everywhere and that feels more secure for me 😊 the pockets are just added to the side seams
Hi I love the wrapper dresses, do you sell the patterns, if so where do I find them please
Thank you! I don’t sell them but I used pattern no. 118 by Laughing Moon 😊
Hi, I’m new to your channel…and I ABSOLUTELY love your channel 😊. How did you begin sewing, and if you have a video about it could you kindly point me in the direction 😊
Hi! Welcome to the channel. Thanks so much! I have an earlier video (maybe my fourth or fifth) where I talk about how to get started with historical sewing 😊
@@VBirchwood Thank you ☺️
the cycling pants that you made out of wool. Is this a light weight wool material? Where can a person get light weight wool material?
It’s a wool tweed! They’re generally quite lightweight. I got this one on AmoThreads back when they had this batch in stock (it’s a site that sells small quantities of deadstock fabric).
@@VBirchwood thank you
Why do I watch this?
Anyway, I liked your breaches and work clothes. Which surprised me. Why would I prefer a simple "wrapper" to an obviously much "better" work? Why do I care at all? I'm a man in his fifties, equipped with legendary lack of style.
Oh, maybe that's why I instinctively prefer those practical garments? Could be.
Or it could be, that they agree with your own personality? You may not look as wonderful in those "simple" clothes. You rather look like you were born in them.
The wrappers look comfy and practical, and are something that can be worn and enjoyed every day. While they’re definitely less complex and faster to make than the evening gown, the quality of the work put into making them clearly isn’t lesser than that of the evening gown.