The wonderful Christine (aka Sewstine here on YT) has done so many exquisite dresses, many from the 18th century. She always calls her work “historically adequate” which I think is a wonderful perspective. Gatekeeping historical costuming sucks and whatever one can accomplish with one’s own skills and available materials is great!
I love Christine's productions too, and between her and Noelle "historically adequate" is in my lexicon. Besides, we live in the modern age; we have things available to us that they didn't back then, we also don't have things available to us that they did. I will also bet my life that if our ancestors had the same things we have available to us they would definitely use them as well.
I think the best takeaway I had from sewing this style of shift is armpit gussets (I do mine slightly differently, I've got symmetrical gores and they go in front back and sides and I've got a seam at the shoulder line). Armpit gussets do hide a multitude of sins (and fit issues). Most of my sewing has been "what can I make with this piece of fabric" rather than "how much fabric do I need to buy to make this thing I want to make" so I really like the fabric economy of rectangles and gores, I've made myself three dresses and a couple of shift shirts like that, and have gone back and fixed fit issues on a few other garments I made from a pattern I made up to get a whole shirt out of a metre of fabric with armpit gussets. I often plan out my fabric useage on graph paper. And I've really embraced hand sewing, turns out I'm actually not a product-oriented sewist who hates sewing, I'm a process-oriented sewist who hates my 80s Singer sewing machine. Am now using a 1914 hand crank for most machine sewing I do and loving it. I'm going to have to investigate this seam style though I do rather enjoy felling seams, I kinda find it zen and I'm sad when I'm done. And am getting pretty good at felling with tiny prick-stitches, though I tend to shred my offhand index finger by the end of a project cause that's how I feel that I've just barely gone through to the other side. Oh, and I'm still making too-big neck holes LOL. Drawstrings to the rescue!
I love the 18th century anything. I have pinterest doc dedicated to all kinds of clothing. I have started a chemise (I still call that) for my girls, but I never have time to finish. I also have gloves that I have hand sewn (still need to finish the left hand). I am very new in sewing, and hand sewing fascinates me. It was great to see you doing this work. To me, it seems very relaxing. I guess I need to find a job that gives me more time. Teaching doesn't 😂.
So refreshing & empowering to have you defend hand-sewing like this! :) Most online costumers are just all about machine, machine, machine, as if hand-sewing was somehow "impossible" or "crazy" ;) For those of us not owning a sewing machine, this is so great! As is your finished project, so lovely :)
Thank you for talking about sewing by hand vs machine and the reasons why . The non judgment is what everyone going into historical clothing needs to hear ♥!
Very pretty and looks comfy 😊🩷. The initials a nice touch. Handsewing can be so relaxing but i wonder if we sew a whole lot slower than they did back then! Also i feel that handsewing may help you get more into the feel of this era. In how your costume comes out. 👍💝
I started learning to sew making an 18th century shift, and I unashamedly machine sewed the whole thing 😂 and will continue to unashamedly machine sew all my historical garments, thank you for encouraging this practice of being unashamed to sew however/whatever you want
Well, I'm the opposite, I hate sewing machines with gusto, not to mention don't own one, and will continue to unashamedly hand sew everything I sew 😂 I really don't know why most people seem to consider hand sewing something for crazy people only, since up to about 1860, *ALL* clothing was handsewn! To me it's much easier & simpler than machine sewing.
@@florenna Personally, I have thusfar been unable to beat the neatness of my machine, and I enjoy its speed, but I do agree, hand sewing is definitely not just for the masochists out there, and especially for small items, I love having the ability to just curl up in my favorite living room chair with it!
lovely!! glad to see you back sewing, dear one--even more glad that you are taking good breaks and taking care of your health. i happen to love 18th century fashion--it's one of my favorite eras. the "childbearing hips," as sue perkins called it in the supersizers go french revolution, are redonculously flattering done right, and regency fashion is so light and graceful if done right (i.e., with the front of the skirt fairly flat so you don't look like you're wearing maternity clothes). i love seeing you branch out! and i love the mantua maker's seam--quick, easy, and looks great!
I'm really excited for this video! For all the right reasons you're still one of my top-five content creators, no matter how often or not you post a video :) You're so creative, and relatable, and inspiring. So you take all the time you need to be okay while you're doing your thing, there, I'll be around watching whatever you post (sorry, I don't mean it as creepy as that just sounded OMG LOL)
@@BellaMaesDesigns i also find it hilarious you say 18th century doesn't inspire you bc the very first video i ever watched from you was your super cute adaptation from i believe grace kellyx18th ehehe
I am totally with you on not feeling particularly inspired by 18th century! It’s not really my cup of tea either but I think I will give it a try sometime just to round out my experience 🤷🏼♀️
So excited to see the project! I know what you mean about being frozen- I feel like I haven't done any sewing this year either. I almost feel as if I don't know how to get back into it. But maybe this will be the kick up the bottom I need. Also, I highly recommend shits as nighties. So comfy!
So nice to see a vid from you again! Thank you for your Mantua Maker's stitch demo! Ive been a Turn&Fell Bernadette zealot for many years. I do Love the look of the doubled seam but Wow, the Mantua makers stich Literally finishes Itself 😊
This is so exciting to see. I too have chosen to go to an 18th century ball in October and have never made anything 18th century. I will be following along on your journey while sewing my own 18th century clothing.
There are things I love about 18th century fashion like, stays and tie on pockets, but I don’t think it flatters my body type very much so I’m definitely a basic victorian/Edwardian and alt fashion lover, I understand. It still looks good, can’t wait to see the whole ensemble~.
Thank you for sharing the new seam method you learned! I’m definitely going to be using it! Edit: You sewed the gusset to the sleeve first?! You are a genius! I just finished 6 shifts with this same pattern!
this is so fun! I im almost done making my own 18th century project for and event im going to! its actually pretty easy to sew! I thought the stays were gonna be really hard because ive never made a corset or stays or anything like it but it was much easier than I thought!
Absolutely love your videos. I started sewing in February of last year and taught myself by watching UA-cam videos. Yours was one of the first videos I started watching. Currently my project that I'm working on is a corset outfit for my daughter who's going to the Renaissance Fair. It's very scary since I have never done a corset but it is progressing nicely.
That shift turned out amazing!! The new seam method looked awesome, but I think I’d need more videos on how to do it before I attempt it 😅 Can’t wait to see the rest of the project!
Slightly weird idea but now that you have some cool 1780s undergarments, could you consider making a historical inspired zone front robe a la anglaise...but in the live action belle dress gold fabric and the same pinked strip stomacher, floral glitter gem embellishments
I think the historical accuracy fans forget that our ancestors were first and foremost practical. If they had had the access to the wider fabrics and sewing machines, they would have used them. We, on the other hand, have a privilege to decide whether to follow the letter or the spirit of the accuracy laws, so to say. It's not that one way is superior to the other, do what make you the most happy and be proudof your work!
Oh, thanks for the reminder, I forgot to link it in the description! Here it is: www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/100-bleached-linen-fabric.html?lnav=fabric.html
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The wonderful Christine (aka Sewstine here on YT) has done so many exquisite dresses, many from the 18th century. She always calls her work “historically adequate” which I think is a wonderful perspective. Gatekeeping historical costuming sucks and whatever one can accomplish with one’s own skills and available materials is great!
I adore all her dresses! She makes magic.
I love Christine's productions too, and between her and Noelle "historically adequate" is in my lexicon. Besides, we live in the modern age; we have things available to us that they didn't back then, we also don't have things available to us that they did. I will also bet my life that if our ancestors had the same things we have available to us they would definitely use them as well.
Yes!! Christine does amazing work!!
Being bad at home sewing is historically accurate.
I think the best takeaway I had from sewing this style of shift is armpit gussets (I do mine slightly differently, I've got symmetrical gores and they go in front back and sides and I've got a seam at the shoulder line). Armpit gussets do hide a multitude of sins (and fit issues). Most of my sewing has been "what can I make with this piece of fabric" rather than "how much fabric do I need to buy to make this thing I want to make" so I really like the fabric economy of rectangles and gores, I've made myself three dresses and a couple of shift shirts like that, and have gone back and fixed fit issues on a few other garments I made from a pattern I made up to get a whole shirt out of a metre of fabric with armpit gussets. I often plan out my fabric useage on graph paper. And I've really embraced hand sewing, turns out I'm actually not a product-oriented sewist who hates sewing, I'm a process-oriented sewist who hates my 80s Singer sewing machine. Am now using a 1914 hand crank for most machine sewing I do and loving it. I'm going to have to investigate this seam style though I do rather enjoy felling seams, I kinda find it zen and I'm sad when I'm done. And am getting pretty good at felling with tiny prick-stitches, though I tend to shred my offhand index finger by the end of a project cause that's how I feel that I've just barely gone through to the other side.
Oh, and I'm still making too-big neck holes LOL. Drawstrings to the rescue!
I have never sewn anything as an adult. I'm going to make this with some older, soft, white kingsize sheets!
I've been sewing for 17 years . I lOOOVE sheets -sheets are great for large swaths of fabric ! Have fun sewing !
Oooh I want to try the mantua makers seam on something! It does look really fun 🎉
I love the 18th century anything. I have pinterest doc dedicated to all kinds of clothing. I have started a chemise (I still call that) for my girls, but I never have time to finish. I also have gloves that I have hand sewn (still need to finish the left hand). I am very new in sewing, and hand sewing fascinates me. It was great to see you doing this work. To me, it seems very relaxing. I guess I need to find a job that gives me more time. Teaching doesn't 😂.
So refreshing & empowering to have you defend hand-sewing like this! :) Most online costumers are just all about machine, machine, machine, as if hand-sewing was somehow "impossible" or "crazy" ;) For those of us not owning a sewing machine, this is so great! As is your finished project, so lovely :)
Thank you for talking about sewing by hand vs machine and the reasons why . The non judgment is what everyone going into historical clothing needs to hear ♥!
The 18th century is my favorite time period fashion-wise! I'm now definitely excited for your new project ✨
Yay!
Very pretty and looks comfy 😊🩷. The initials a nice touch. Handsewing can be so relaxing but i wonder if we sew a whole lot slower than they did back then! Also i feel that handsewing may help you get more into the feel of this era. In how your costume comes out. 👍💝
Wow the initials make so much since to tell shifts apart! I love learning about historical clothing so thanks ❤
Yes! It's so fun!
You get a big 👍 from me for the “just do it” sentiment! 😊
Timing is perfect. I need a shift and here comes all information to sew one. So nice.
Yay!!
Hey! Sometimes you just need a break! I look forward to seeing the completed outfit!
I started learning to sew making an 18th century shift, and I unashamedly machine sewed the whole thing 😂 and will continue to unashamedly machine sew all my historical garments, thank you for encouraging this practice of being unashamed to sew however/whatever you want
Well, I'm the opposite, I hate sewing machines with gusto, not to mention don't own one, and will continue to unashamedly hand sew everything I sew 😂 I really don't know why most people seem to consider hand sewing something for crazy people only, since up to about 1860, *ALL* clothing was handsewn! To me it's much easier & simpler than machine sewing.
@@florenna Personally, I have thusfar been unable to beat the neatness of my machine, and I enjoy its speed, but I do agree, hand sewing is definitely not just for the masochists out there, and especially for small items, I love having the ability to just curl up in my favorite living room chair with it!
lovely!! glad to see you back sewing, dear one--even more glad that you are taking good breaks and taking care of your health. i happen to love 18th century fashion--it's one of my favorite eras. the "childbearing hips," as sue perkins called it in the supersizers go french revolution, are redonculously flattering done right, and regency fashion is so light and graceful if done right (i.e., with the front of the skirt fairly flat so you don't look like you're wearing maternity clothes). i love seeing you branch out! and i love the mantua maker's seam--quick, easy, and looks great!
I'm really excited for this video!
For all the right reasons you're still one of my top-five content creators, no matter how often or not you post a video :) You're so creative, and relatable, and inspiring. So you take all the time you need to be okay while you're doing your thing, there, I'll be around watching whatever you post (sorry, I don't mean it as creepy as that just sounded OMG LOL)
Aw, thank you! That's very encouraging! ❤️ (and not creepy at all! 🙃)
@@BellaMaesDesigns i also find it hilarious you say 18th century doesn't inspire you bc the very first video i ever watched from you was your super cute adaptation from i believe grace kellyx18th ehehe
I also need a 18th century shift soon, so thank you for the great video. Especially your great explanations
Ooh, I am so inspired now to embroider my initials on my shifts!
Yes! I'm so glad I did!
I am totally with you on not feeling particularly inspired by 18th century! It’s not really my cup of tea either but I think I will give it a try sometime just to round out my experience 🤷🏼♀️
So excited to see the project! I know what you mean about being frozen- I feel like I haven't done any sewing this year either. I almost feel as if I don't know how to get back into it. But maybe this will be the kick up the bottom I need.
Also, I highly recommend shits as nighties. So comfy!
Yes, just do it! You'll pick up momentum as you just start! At least it did for me!
I wear my first shift as a nightie too - I call it a night shift.
I've been looking forward to Bella Mae making something new. I can't wait to see the finished product. 😃
So nice to see a vid from you again! Thank you for your Mantua Maker's stitch demo! Ive been a Turn&Fell Bernadette zealot for many years. I do Love the look of the doubled seam but Wow, the Mantua makers stich Literally finishes Itself 😊
Yes, same! But this seam is just sooooo good!!!
I love your talk about "just do it" ❤
Very pretty shift. I really like the monogram. Its exciting to see you explore a different time period.
glad you’re back!
Good to be back!
I am glad you are trying this era in time. Good for you trying something new.
This is so exciting to see. I too have chosen to go to an 18th century ball in October and have never made anything 18th century. I will be following along on your journey while sewing my own 18th century clothing.
Oh, fun!! Yes, follow along!!
The shift looks so comfy!
It really is!
It's very excited of 18th Century dress and so much fun!!!! ❤❤❤
It looks great, and I live the initials on the front.
Love that seam!
There are things I love about 18th century fashion like, stays and tie on pockets, but I don’t think it flatters my body type very much so I’m definitely a basic victorian/Edwardian and alt fashion lover, I understand. It still looks good, can’t wait to see the whole ensemble~.
Yes! I LOVE the pockets!
Im so excited to see more
Bella could you do another Q&A video?
I should do one again...I'll have to plan one!
@@BellaMaesDesigns Yay I'm so exited!!
Thank you for sharing the new seam method you learned! I’m definitely going to be using it!
Edit: You sewed the gusset to the sleeve first?! You are a genius! I just finished 6 shifts with this same pattern!
Oh, yes...it just seemed the easiest! :)
this is so fun! I im almost done making my own 18th century project for and event im going to! its actually pretty easy to sew! I thought the stays were gonna be really hard because ive never made a corset or stays or anything like it but it was much easier than I thought!
That's great! Congrats!
@@BellaMaesDesigns thanks!
Fascinating!
Simple, yet elegant. Well done! I'm excited for the rest of the foundation pieces and the dress!
Looking forward to sharing them!
So pretty!
Absolutely love your videos. I started sewing in February of last year and taught myself by watching UA-cam videos. Yours was one of the first videos I started watching. Currently my project that I'm working on is a corset outfit for my daughter who's going to the Renaissance Fair. It's very scary since I have never done a corset but it is progressing nicely.
Aww, that's wonderful!! I'm so glad you've started sewing and all the best for the corset; I'm sure you'll do great!
That shift turned out amazing!!
The new seam method looked awesome, but I think I’d need more videos on how to do it before I attempt it 😅
Can’t wait to see the rest of the project!
I found this tutorial to be very helpful when I was trying to figure it out! ua-cam.com/video/OFvPM1LMUGA/v-deo.html
Such a lovely, neat result. ❤
Slightly weird idea but now that you have some cool 1780s undergarments, could you consider making a historical inspired zone front robe a la anglaise...but in the live action belle dress gold fabric and the same pinked strip stomacher, floral glitter gem embellishments
ohh, that's a fun idea!!
I have an issue with the rough texture of linen, what does the one you used feel like? And was it the finest weight? (3.8oz)
I probably shouldn’t, but I probably will. 😂
A seamstress’ famous last words. 😭
I love the 1800's decade and can you make Ella Enchanted costumes from the movie please?
Hmm, it's not on my list as of now..
This is great, love it
I think the historical accuracy fans forget that our ancestors were first and foremost practical. If they had had the access to the wider fabrics and sewing machines, they would have used them. We, on the other hand, have a privilege to decide whether to follow the letter or the spirit of the accuracy laws, so to say. It's not that one way is superior to the other, do what make you the most happy and be proudof your work!
So so true!
It came out so prety.
Nice ❤
where did you get the fabric you are using?
Oh, thanks for the reminder, I forgot to link it in the description! Here it is: www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/100-bleached-linen-fabric.html?lnav=fabric.html
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It was only when I started to make historical costume that I realized that most modern women wander around in our underwear
haha!
None of start out with skill. We all have to spend time developing our skill.
True that!
As result of this video research time period making dress from. The 18th century went through amazing fashion.
bernadette banner she is wonderful with that time
She's amazing at everything!!
There are some pieces I love in 18th century but I’m not a fan of some of it too
Exactly!
A 100 comments, here you go! 😄
Thank you for all the uploads. I will surely check on them to make my own costumes (fabrics are already stashed in my closet…) 🥰
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