Two years ago I made an 1895 dress based on a dress my 2nd great-grandmother wore in a picture. I made it for my then 18 year old daughter and she picked an emerald green poly-silk taffeta. The sleeves were so ridiculous big. Lol. I love how you used different fabrics for the outside of the bodice. It turned out so pretty.
Whenever I feel the urge to sew fast and furious, I binge watch thrift flips and DIY’s. I always come back to historical sewing because it’s so meticulously efficient and long-lasting. It’s like my “ slow down, come back to enjoy the life and process” content 💚💚 Love the video and subscribed 🌸
This turned out gorgeous! That micro plaid silk is stunning. I'm so perplexed by the sewing guide suggesting to almost gather up the bone casings, I don't doubt it's something they found worked but it feels so counter intuitive to anything I do to make a boned garment smooth! 🤔 I might be tempted to do some side by side tests
It's so interesting to see the techniques they swore by! Apparently the gathered boning channels are supposed to keep the bodice from puckering? Would be interesting to see in a side-by-side test!
thank you for a fascinating and well-produced video. The bodice is stunning! it was amazing that you were able to find vintage fabrics that were high quality as well! also, the hook and eye closure procedure is incredible and produces such a crisp finish .💚🖤
I got a couple of black snail patterns last year but as I don't wear corsets and haven't been up to working out the actual pattern size to use yet they remain uncut. I'd like to try making an 1890s-ish jacket one day as well but can't abide a high neckline which seems to be very much the fashion of the time. I don't really have the patience for hand sewing but it does seem worth it for a garment like this and having it all so beautifully finished
Perhaps you could try a short collar and if desired have a separate detachable collar just for photos? I like to remind myself that there is no 1890s fashion police, so I should just have fun sewing whatever makes me happy 😊
Thank you so much for your video! It inspired me to investigate this pattern and pattern company 😊. I ended up purchasing this pattern and the Victorian Undergarments pattern and I am so excited to start!
Your bodice turned out great. I like your sleeves better than the big puffs they wore. I have been considering making a bodice recently, you have motivated me to do more research. Thank you.
Beautiful! But I don't see myself making anything like this anytime soon...😂. I appreciate all the careful hand sewing you're doing. And I love that you're using fabrics from someone's stash. Estate sales are exciting, but sad for me. If we gleen treasures from a fellow seamstresses stash, at least the materials have another opportunity to be used and cherished. One way or another, fulfilling a creator's dream. Wear it in good health, mistress!
In this case the estate sale was from a professional seamstress who had retired and moved to Europe, so it felt nice to help make that transition easier for her 😊 But yes, estate sales can be bittersweet.
Currently working on a walking skirt from the Keystone Dress Cutter in striped greyish wool suiting that I overdyed with onion skins for a richer warmer brown. Need to figure out the closure, I'm probably going to use skirt bars hiding under the inverted box pleat at the centre back, then decide whether the pockets should follow the line of the stripes or the dart (I cheated and cut several panels with a dart rather than making each piece on its own), then I'll have to choose a hem length that's safe for me... Next thing for that ensemble will be some form of corset or stays, I don't care about silhouette, I want comfort and support, then once I've sorted that out I'll be maybe looking at a bodice to go with it. Thanks for showing all the little details and outlining what the Delineator thought was appropriate seam finishing, etc.
The Delineator scans are an amazing resource, and the scans of sewing books put out by Butterick at the same time really help bring the fashion drawings to life. SupPURRvisors, love that!
I've never tried tailoring before and know like zero things about it, but do you think the lapel would lay flatter if you cut the canvas interfacing so that the break line of the lapel was on the straight grain, instead of the center front being on the straight grain?
I want to make myself some maxi, victorian type skirts but have no idea where to begin? Also where I live is no paper patterns. Never done this before. Please help.
I think an easy way to start would be with my cartridge pleated skirt tutorial - you can use that to make an 1840s-1860s skirt (and eventually you could make a matching bodice). It's easy because it doesn't require a pattern, just measurements. When you feel ready to tackle drafting your own 1880s or 1890s skirt from a dressmaking manual, you can check out the books I linked in the description or videos from other UA-camrs. Hope this helps!
Two years ago I made an 1895 dress based on a dress my 2nd great-grandmother wore in a picture. I made it for my then 18 year old daughter and she picked an emerald green poly-silk taffeta. The sleeves were so ridiculous big. Lol. I love how you used different fabrics for the outside of the bodice. It turned out so pretty.
Wow, sounds lovely! Eventually I will tackle the enormous 1890s sleeves ❤️ Thank you!
Whenever I feel the urge to sew fast and furious, I binge watch thrift flips and DIY’s. I always come back to historical sewing because it’s so meticulously efficient and long-lasting. It’s like my “ slow down, come back to enjoy the life and process” content 💚💚 Love the video and subscribed 🌸
So glad you enjoyed it and welcome 😊
I really like your narration! A joy to watch as always 😊
Thank you so much!
That bodice is beautiful and it is perfect for you in every way. Stunning, even.
Thank you so much!
This turned out gorgeous! That micro plaid silk is stunning. I'm so perplexed by the sewing guide suggesting to almost gather up the bone casings, I don't doubt it's something they found worked but it feels so counter intuitive to anything I do to make a boned garment smooth! 🤔 I might be tempted to do some side by side tests
It's so interesting to see the techniques they swore by! Apparently the gathered boning channels are supposed to keep the bodice from puckering? Would be interesting to see in a side-by-side test!
Great craftsmanship and elegance.
Thank you 😊
I love this period and silhouette, it turned out so well!
Thank you so much! I love the 1890s fashions 🥰
thank you for a fascinating and well-produced video. The bodice is stunning! it was amazing that you were able to find vintage fabrics that were high quality as well! also, the hook and eye closure procedure is incredible and produces such a crisp finish .💚🖤
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it 🥰
I got a couple of black snail patterns last year but as I don't wear corsets and haven't been up to working out the actual pattern size to use yet they remain uncut. I'd like to try making an 1890s-ish jacket one day as well but can't abide a high neckline which seems to be very much the fashion of the time. I don't really have the patience for hand sewing but it does seem worth it for a garment like this and having it all so beautifully finished
Perhaps you could try a short collar and if desired have a separate detachable collar just for photos? I like to remind myself that there is no 1890s fashion police, so I should just have fun sewing whatever makes me happy 😊
The bodice is beautiful in every detail 😻
Thank you so much 😊
I love how it turned out!
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for your video! It inspired me to investigate this pattern and pattern company 😊. I ended up purchasing this pattern and the Victorian Undergarments pattern and I am so excited to start!
Yay, that's wonderful 😊
Your bodice turned out great. I like your sleeves better than the big puffs they wore. I have been considering making a bodice recently, you have motivated me to do more research. Thank you.
Wonderful, thank you 😊
Beautiful! But I don't see myself making anything like this anytime soon...😂. I appreciate all the careful hand sewing you're doing. And I love that you're using fabrics from someone's stash. Estate sales are exciting, but sad for me. If we gleen treasures from a fellow seamstresses stash, at least the materials have another opportunity to be used and cherished. One way or another, fulfilling a creator's dream. Wear it in good health, mistress!
In this case the estate sale was from a professional seamstress who had retired and moved to Europe, so it felt nice to help make that transition easier for her 😊 But yes, estate sales can be bittersweet.
I love watching historical sewing techniques
That bodice makes you look so trim and elegant.🙏
Очень красиво. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Bro I love u sm u helped me make victorian clothing 💓
I don’t make clothes, sew or dress in these kind of styles for pleasure; however I enjoy watching your process and the explanations of your craft.
So glad you enjoy it 😊
Currently working on a walking skirt from the Keystone Dress Cutter in striped greyish wool suiting that I overdyed with onion skins for a richer warmer brown. Need to figure out the closure, I'm probably going to use skirt bars hiding under the inverted box pleat at the centre back, then decide whether the pockets should follow the line of the stripes or the dart (I cheated and cut several panels with a dart rather than making each piece on its own), then I'll have to choose a hem length that's safe for me... Next thing for that ensemble will be some form of corset or stays, I don't care about silhouette, I want comfort and support, then once I've sorted that out I'll be maybe looking at a bodice to go with it. Thanks for showing all the little details and outlining what the Delineator thought was appropriate seam finishing, etc.
Your skirt sounds gorgeous ❤️
@@Pour_La_Victoire Thanks! I wish I were more confident with plackets, this would be done already LOL
Is very beautiful.
Thank you 🥰
Stunning!!!
Thank you!!
I never connected that Butterick was the one that put out the delineator!
We need cat content! I also have sewing supPURRvisors!
Your seam finishing is so beautiful!
Oh I think I'm gonna have to go on a deep dive into Prussian binding!
This is incredible!!! ❤❤❤
The Delineator scans are an amazing resource, and the scans of sewing books put out by Butterick at the same time really help bring the fashion drawings to life. SupPURRvisors, love that!
I've never tried tailoring before and know like zero things about it, but do you think the lapel would lay flatter if you cut the canvas interfacing so that the break line of the lapel was on the straight grain, instead of the center front being on the straight grain?
That could possibly be it! I'll try that next time.
Gorgeous. Why would right to left stitched button holes matter?
I'm not sure, but I feel like I might've tied an extra knot by working the buttonhole stitch in that direction. All good in the end though!
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I want to make myself some maxi, victorian type skirts but have no idea where to begin? Also where I live is no paper patterns. Never done this before. Please help.
I think an easy way to start would be with my cartridge pleated skirt tutorial - you can use that to make an 1840s-1860s skirt (and eventually you could make a matching bodice). It's easy because it doesn't require a pattern, just measurements. When you feel ready to tackle drafting your own 1880s or 1890s skirt from a dressmaking manual, you can check out the books I linked in the description or videos from other UA-camrs. Hope this helps!