Upping the comment count and engagement numbers. Also appreciating the amount of work already in this gown. WOW. I know getting suggestions about how to take care of injuries and such are annoying, but I am here to annoy and hassle: I have a "mount" on the leg of my desk for my presser foot so I can press it with my knee when my ankle hurts (I am a klutz and often twist my ankles). The industrial sewing machine I have has a knee presser which gave me the idea.
as always, it's been a pleasure. can't wait for the glam portion😊. I've got damage to both of my feet/ankles and can't do that flax for too long, so either turn your peddle backwards, which can help for a brief time, or learn to use both feet. I had to do the latter about 20 years ago when the damage got too bad. I'm glad you got and used a Dremel. it makes everything so much quicker than hand sanding! I love the colour of this fabric. I don't know if it's the same in reality, but it's a gorgeous dark teal that's just amazing!
It's my favorite color! It's a little richer irl, and it's so pretty! The camera doesn't pick up the purple in the blue portion, sadly, but irl it's so pretty! Someone else suggested the petal thing. Unfortunately, it's plantar fasciitis, and so both directions hurt. But I got a steroid injection in my heel Monday--btwn that and the exercises/ice, I should be up and running in about six weeks. 🤞
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming it's a shame the camera doesn't pick it up perfectly. It sounds amazing! At least you have some help (hopefully) coming your way. So you'll be at it again soon without pain🤞.
Hah!! Yes, they had me written all over them 😆 That teal was the exact color I was looking for for this project, even if it was a little out of my budget.
Bellissima! Gorgeous silk bodice and I can't wait to see what you do with the embroidery. But it all looks so intimidating - the mantua gown isn't quite as scary as this one is. Thank you for the schematic, should come in handy. 🧡💙
Thank you!!! Can't wait to share the final make! It's definitely a lot more work than a mantua on its own, but if you think about it, you still have to make stays to wear under the mantua, so in the end...it's probably flush!!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming That fabric is a seriously gorgeous color! I'm looking forward to the final whacky reveal, but of course I enjoyed the whacky reveal of the bodies. 😂 Thank you for all of the tips. It looks like late 17th century dresses were made with the bodice fashion fabric sewn right to the bodies? Was this typical of the era?
Yes. For the most part, the bodies were worn on the outside, and served as the support garment and upper part of the gown at the same time, so they were fully structured with the fashion fabric sewn on, from about the 1640s-1680's. Once the mantua begins to take hold in the 1680's, then we start seeing them serve as the structural layer only, going underneath the gowns like in the 18th century, or at least partially underneath, with the center fronts of the bodies/stays being visible as a decorative stomacher to which the front of the mantua is pinned.
I was thinking of the examples of pregnancy stays I've seen, and was wondering if there are any examples from this time period spisificly. I wouldn't expect how low the point is to work well with the belly, but i wouldn't have expected it to work with the other stays either and it actually worked super well. Anyone know? Thanks in advance ❤
Yes, in fact! There is an extant pair of maternity bodies dated 1665-1675 in the Verney Collection at the Claydon House! Patterns of Fashion 5 has it detailed and graphed out. The stomacher is shaped like a vase. Edit: so, naturally, they're front closing instead of back closing.
There is a lady on UA-cam who made and wore maternity stays from this time period. If you search for "Maternity Stays" or "Maternity Corset" her video should come up. Thumbnail is a woman with long brown hair, very pregnant wearing the stays. She said they were very comfortable.
Firstly, it gives the wearer the fashionable silhouette. It also helps support the weight of the skirts, which are numerous and heavy, relieving pressure from the wearer's back. I talk about this in my previous video where I fit these bodies.
Here's the link to the 17th Century petticoat schematic for anyone who would like it! ko-fi.com/s/423ff12e41
👍🏻 for safety!! Too many people forget about covering the face when filing the boning.
I love your dancing during the showing off of the stays!!
Right?? It's not comfortable, but better than breathing in that dust! Thanks for watching! ☺️
I learn a lot from watching your videos, and you make me laugh. Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm so happy that you find them both helpful and enjoyable! Thanks for watching! ☺️
I have been waiting for this- & cannot wait to see the finale!
That fabric is still something else!
Yaaaay! I'm super excited to get to the finale. I've been planning some fun stuff for the reveal!
Beautiful! As always, I'm delighted by your 1600s videos. It's really nice to watch them while I'm working on my own 1600s project!
Thank you! And I love that so much 🤣 Good luck with your project!
Upping the comment count and engagement numbers. Also appreciating the amount of work already in this gown. WOW.
I know getting suggestions about how to take care of injuries and such are annoying, but I am here to annoy and hassle: I have a "mount" on the leg of my desk for my presser foot so I can press it with my knee when my ankle hurts (I am a klutz and often twist my ankles). The industrial sewing machine I have has a knee presser which gave me the idea.
Thanks for the engagement, as always!! Yeah, it's so much work 😵💫 At least it's fun!!
And thanks! That's clever!
Woot-woot!
Sewing and chemistry!
When do we get to blow something up whilst wearing fabulous costumes?
LOL!!! The day I win the lottery and can afford to ruin my costume from said explosions 😆
as always, it's been a pleasure. can't wait for the glam portion😊. I've got damage to both of my feet/ankles and can't do that flax for too long, so either turn your peddle backwards, which can help for a brief time, or learn to use both feet. I had to do the latter about 20 years ago when the damage got too bad.
I'm glad you got and used a Dremel. it makes everything so much quicker than hand sanding!
I love the colour of this fabric. I don't know if it's the same in reality, but it's a gorgeous dark teal that's just amazing!
It's my favorite color! It's a little richer irl, and it's so pretty! The camera doesn't pick up the purple in the blue portion, sadly, but irl it's so pretty!
Someone else suggested the petal thing. Unfortunately, it's plantar fasciitis, and so both directions hurt. But I got a steroid injection in my heel Monday--btwn that and the exercises/ice, I should be up and running in about six weeks. 🤞
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming it's a shame the camera doesn't pick it up perfectly. It sounds amazing!
At least you have some help (hopefully) coming your way. So you'll be at it again soon without pain🤞.
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Hah! Love the description! ☺️ Thanks for watching!
Regarding the hurt foot, put the pedal backwards and use your heel! Hope that helps!
Thanks!
Amazing work! That tip of using the thigh to smooth out fabric for 3 dimensions is GENIUS.
Thank you!! 😁 It is kind of a weird angle to sew, but it's come in handy!
Oh nice, I was hoping you'd be able to get a hold of some of the really boldly colored lutestring as soon as I saw the listings.
Hah!! Yes, they had me written all over them 😆 That teal was the exact color I was looking for for this project, even if it was a little out of my budget.
Bellissima! Gorgeous silk bodice and I can't wait to see what you do with the embroidery. But it all looks so intimidating - the mantua gown isn't quite as scary as this one is. Thank you for the schematic, should come in handy. 🧡💙
Thank you!!! Can't wait to share the final make! It's definitely a lot more work than a mantua on its own, but if you think about it, you still have to make stays to wear under the mantua, so in the end...it's probably flush!!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Quite true.
This is looking so lovely! The work you've out in is amazing! Looking forward to seeing it all together but no pressure I know it's hours more work!
Thank you so much! And I appreciate your patience! You're totally right 😆 hours and hours still left. But we're definitely getting close to the end!!
I've been waiting for this. 🙂🎉
Whoohoo!!! 🥳🎉
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming That fabric is a seriously gorgeous color! I'm looking forward to the final whacky reveal, but of course I enjoyed the whacky reveal of the bodies. 😂
Thank you for all of the tips. It looks like late 17th century dresses were made with the bodice fashion fabric sewn right to the bodies? Was this typical of the era?
Yes. For the most part, the bodies were worn on the outside, and served as the support garment and upper part of the gown at the same time, so they were fully structured with the fashion fabric sewn on, from about the 1640s-1680's. Once the mantua begins to take hold in the 1680's, then we start seeing them serve as the structural layer only, going underneath the gowns like in the 18th century, or at least partially underneath, with the center fronts of the bodies/stays being visible as a decorative stomacher to which the front of the mantua is pinned.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming That is very interesting! Thank you. 🙂 Good luck with the rest of the project!
You are so gorgeous so beautiful❤❤❤
I was thinking of the examples of pregnancy stays I've seen, and was wondering if there are any examples from this time period spisificly. I wouldn't expect how low the point is to work well with the belly, but i wouldn't have expected it to work with the other stays either and it actually worked super well. Anyone know?
Thanks in advance ❤
Yes, in fact! There is an extant pair of maternity bodies dated 1665-1675 in the Verney Collection at the Claydon House! Patterns of Fashion 5 has it detailed and graphed out. The stomacher is shaped like a vase.
Edit: so, naturally, they're front closing instead of back closing.
There is a lady on UA-cam who made and wore maternity stays from this time period. If you search for "Maternity Stays" or "Maternity Corset" her video should come up. Thumbnail is a woman with long brown hair, very pregnant wearing the stays. She said they were very comfortable.
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Thank you! ☺️ And thanks for watching!
I've asked this to so many creators but dnt get reply's what was with the rump padding thy used to wear
Firstly, it gives the wearer the fashionable silhouette. It also helps support the weight of the skirts, which are numerous and heavy, relieving pressure from the wearer's back. I talk about this in my previous video where I fit these bodies.