Such a lovely result! It's giving me Autumn Witchy vibes! "Corseted overdress" is a great way to describe my favorite garment from when I was a teenager. I had this cheap polyester Halloween costume that I believe was just called "bar wench," but I ~rebranded~ it as "elven bard." It was a long cream-colored shift dress with a laced overdress in brown and purple. Sometimes I would wear the overdress to school over my normal clothes. It made me feel so cool and witchy/pirate-y/elf-y/hobbit-y!
Love it! An adjustable open front overdress like this may be just the solution for those food-heavy get togethers where a belt just wont do haha. Nicely done!
Irish dress. Renaissance period, material would only be what could be woven, mostly solids, a few plaids, with nice natural dyes, no true purples or blacks. Material was limited so super full skirt would not look right. However, as a guest to any renaissance faire, any effort to create your own look and a willingness to play will be appreciated. It’s a surprisingly flattering form for many figures. The shoulder straps where actually incorporated into the bodice at some point and for different regions. I do suggest that you get a good quality material that is cotton or linen. A few weekends ago the faire I work hit 100 degrees, it can get brutally hot, wet, muddy, dusty, and cold. So breathable fabrics are a must. Also the chemise, fabric softness and keeping it so it’s not too loose will benefit all, especially for consistent use. Also this style of period dress is easier to walk in and it needs less in embellishment, plus that line up the middle of the skirt has the effect of making one look long and lean.
A wide hem encourages the skirt not to collapse in around the ankles but to stand away from the legs in a more pleasing, slightly A line shape. The inclusion of a interfacing in say a heavier fabric will help produce a fully A line silhouette.
The best I can come up with historical name-wise is that would have been called a fitted gown in the 16th century. That term is really vague though; it includes gowns with sleeves and gowns which closed with ties or hooks and eyes instead of lacing. Strictly speaking, I don't think it qualifies as a kirtle or petticoat, because they were the closed-skirt garments worn under an open-front gown. You could call it kirtle-inspired. (The Victorians weren't very good with historical terminology anyway.) Naming aside, it's really pretty. I like the fabric.
That fabric is STUNNING, and the dress turned out so beautiful!! I really like how there's like a slit in the front, because depending on what you wear underneath you'd get a whole different vibe. Like the white gives off a very classical look, but pair it with like a mustard yellow or moss green and you'd be giving like autumn-elf vibes. So cool!!
This turned out so cute! I’m working on something similar. I feel you when you said I don’t know how this skirt is gonna work out because that’s where I am as I have a vision, but no clear plan as I don’t ever use patterns. Everything I make is somewhat a gamble. Lol.
I love that fabric so much. You really made a super cute garment. If you have to have a historical sounding name, I vote for open skirted kirtle. I cartridge pleated my skirt to the bodice to make it stick out. This is really close to what I wear for RenFaire over a skirt with a contrasting stomacher to fill the gap.
I've been dreaming about exactly this kind of garment recently, you inspired me to put it higher on my project list and try out inserting boning (it terrifies me) :')
I made one of those out of a thrifted tablecloth! I should do a remake by adding boning to it next time to make it look more structured. Mine didn't boning and having front lacing made it uneven.
The style is a mix instead of one style. Nothing wrong with that at all. I like the denim or twill used and the dress turned out really cute. I wouldn't wait for an event but wear it on a normal day. That's what I do an what others think doesn't matter. I wore a Pirate Wench influenced dress to church. I would wear that one to church or date night or grocery shopping 😊.
Maybe we can call it an open kirtle? I can swear I saw something like this on portraits of Henrician ladies, worn on top of a smock and petticoat, with a gown on top
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Such a lovely result! It's giving me Autumn Witchy vibes!
"Corseted overdress" is a great way to describe my favorite garment from when I was a teenager. I had this cheap polyester Halloween costume that I believe was just called "bar wench," but I ~rebranded~ it as "elven bard." It was a long cream-colored shift dress with a laced overdress in brown and purple. Sometimes I would wear the overdress to school over my normal clothes. It made me feel so cool and witchy/pirate-y/elf-y/hobbit-y!
Wear it all over the place! We need more lovely, gorgeous fabric out in the world - and the more renaissance the more!
Love it! An adjustable open front overdress like this may be just the solution for those food-heavy get togethers where a belt just wont do haha. Nicely done!
Irish dress. Renaissance period, material would only be what could be woven, mostly solids, a few plaids, with nice natural dyes, no true purples or blacks. Material was limited so super full skirt would not look right. However, as a guest to any renaissance faire, any effort to create your own look and a willingness to play will be appreciated. It’s a surprisingly flattering form for many figures. The shoulder straps where actually incorporated into the bodice at some point and for different regions. I do suggest that you get a good quality material that is cotton or linen. A few weekends ago the faire I work hit 100 degrees, it can get brutally hot, wet, muddy, dusty, and cold. So breathable fabrics are a must. Also the chemise, fabric softness and keeping it so it’s not too loose will benefit all, especially for consistent use.
Also this style of period dress is easier to walk in and it needs less in embellishment, plus that line up the middle of the skirt has the effect of making one look long and lean.
A wide hem encourages the skirt not to collapse in around the ankles but to stand away from the legs in a more pleasing, slightly A line shape. The inclusion of a interfacing in say a heavier fabric will help produce a fully A line silhouette.
The best I can come up with historical name-wise is that would have been called a fitted gown in the 16th century. That term is really vague though; it includes gowns with sleeves and gowns which closed with ties or hooks and eyes instead of lacing. Strictly speaking, I don't think it qualifies as a kirtle or petticoat, because they were the closed-skirt garments worn under an open-front gown. You could call it kirtle-inspired. (The Victorians weren't very good with historical terminology anyway.) Naming aside, it's really pretty. I like the fabric.
Amazing, thank you so much for the insight!
I love love love your humor in these videos. You’re very relatable and I love this for you
Thank you so much!! 🥹🥰
I love it! Such a nice fabric choice! I would love to make one of these but haven’t ever made clothes before.
You can do it!
I love how this came out! Love the Maryland Ren Fest!
really wish you’d shown how you made your pattern!
Very pretty 😀
That fabric is STUNNING, and the dress turned out so beautiful!! I really like how there's like a slit in the front, because depending on what you wear underneath you'd get a whole different vibe. Like the white gives off a very classical look, but pair it with like a mustard yellow or moss green and you'd be giving like autumn-elf vibes. So cool!!
I love that so much! 🧝🏻♀️ I was thinking some black pants, thigh high boots and a tri corn hat for a pirate look too! 🏴☠️
omg YEEES think of all the knives you could hide under that skirt @@makinghannah
This turned out so cute! I’m working on something similar. I feel you when you said I don’t know how this skirt is gonna work out because that’s where I am as I have a vision, but no clear plan as I don’t ever use patterns. Everything I make is somewhat a gamble. Lol.
I am so glad i got this video recommended !
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen made - you put all those scraps together so beautifully! And the ribbons are adorable! 😍😍😍
so cute! you're giving me all the inspo, even though i have multiple unfinished projects that i'm procrastinating on
So cute! I would wear this as a history bounding dress anywhere.
😍that fabric is absolutely gorgeous!
That is a lovely gown. Love how you created your pattern and made it up.
MDRF is my home Faire. I will be definitely be going most weekends this season.
This could easily translate to a modern garment. It’s so pretty.
You did an excellent job! It looks amazing and is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Adorable result! I’m going to try for it, for everyday wear. I’m making a long sleeved shift for underneath.
Amazing! Good luck! 🪡
Cute! Very fun
I love that fabric so much. You really made a super cute garment. If you have to have a historical sounding name, I vote for open skirted kirtle. I cartridge pleated my skirt to the bodice to make it stick out. This is really close to what I wear for RenFaire over a skirt with a contrasting stomacher to fill the gap.
I love this dress, and you make it look so easy!!!
I've been dreaming about exactly this kind of garment recently, you inspired me to put it higher on my project list and try out inserting boning (it terrifies me) :')
Well done!!❤ I particularly like the fabric!
Oooh I love that fabric! Have actually been looking online and in shops but haven't found the perfect thing yet... Anyway, amazing overdress!
So pretty!
Well done.
This is gorgeous ❤
I made one of those out of a thrifted tablecloth! I should do a remake by adding boning to it next time to make it look more structured. Mine didn't boning and having front lacing made it uneven.
Very good.
The style is a mix instead of one style. Nothing wrong with that at all.
I like the denim or twill used and the dress turned out really cute. I wouldn't wait for an event but wear it on a normal day. That's what I do an what others think doesn't matter. I wore a Pirate Wench influenced dress to church. I would wear that one to church or date night or grocery shopping 😊.
SO CUTE!!!!
love this!
Nice
@4:05 The moment I know I had to subscribe to this channel.
Maybe we can call it an open kirtle? I can swear I saw something like this on portraits of Henrician ladies, worn on top of a smock and petticoat, with a gown on top
What type of grommet maker do you use? My daughter has a clunky metal machine from eBay that is quite finicky. Yours looked much easier to use!
I found mine on Amazon but there’s probably something similar available at your local craft store!
So hobbity! I have to make one!
4:04 🤣
Kinda a weird question probably... could this be made reversible?
Hmm I think with some finagling you definitely could!