Interestingly, I made a 1930’s-inspired evening gown for me to wear to host my Christmas party last year, and the upper portion of the gown I designed was essentially the same as this Chiton!! The 20’s and 30’s were very interested in “Greek sleeves”, and I’ve made both a 20’s and 30’s dress with them! I didn’t actually use buttons, but I did sew the points of the shoulder seam together with little pearls and it looked DIVINE! Of course, I added a lot more width to the back piece to make it drape down in the dramatic 30’s open-back style, but the construction on that shoulder seam is otherwise the same! Something I did not consider when I decided to make one of these dresses, until watching your video 😂
my sister brought one of these back from Greece a few years ago. She said it was gorgeously decorated with rope braid and embroidery. She swore by it and said it was so delicately handmade. When she did a clear out a couple of months ago, I got it. It was hilarious to find out that it was polyester, badly machine embroidered, and made in Pakistan!!! Luckily I already had one I'd made using reference pictures and any articles I could find. I wanted some summer lounge wear that suited my very ecclectic style. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Dare I ask how old you are? I love this. It makes me want to make another. I might go purple this time.
LOL! She probably got swindled and had no idea 😂 Glad you enjoyed! You should definitely make another. They're so great. And purple is fun! Also, thank you! I...turned...21...🤐 I wouldn't mind sharing my age with you if it wasn't locked in the comments from now to eternity 😂 that feels weird. Let's just say I'm on the elder side of the Millennials.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming she really thought it was just a heavy cotton. The fact that it fell and felt like super heavy jearsy didn't occur to her. She also thinks she's an amazing sewer too, but I've had to unpick things she's made and I can honestly say I'm surprised she knows one end of a needle from another. She definitely got swindled though. Ah, that's true. Its not something I ever have to think about. I'm also on the older millennial side. Though I honestly don't think people born in the 80s should be!!
First and foremost, you look so cool at the reveal!! Secondly (but not less important), thanks so much for this video!! Not only is it really easy to follow for a newbie like me (though I did have to google a couple of terms), but it was also really enjoyable to watch, you're really fun! I'll be making it for a play I'm in soon, so wish me luck! I'll be cheking out the rest of your videos too, I'm sure I'll find really cool stuff for future projects! Thanks again!
You‘re right , I could start my history bounding - self - made clothing with an Ionic Chiton blouse and a matching skirt , so I have more control over the folds / width of fabric !
You're welcome, I'm so glad it was helpful for you! And HAH! 🤣 I tried to clean my sewing space once...it stayed like that until precisely the moment I started sewing. Good luck! 😆
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! That was fun. I actually found something similar from the Village of Value a bunch of years back. For some reason, I never thought of belting it... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
You bring such a wonderful vibe to your videos... a silliness, a joy.... Id love to see your channel get oodles more attention! *beautiful chiton and fabulous tiara, btw. and, next time, bring a bagel to skewer with your sword? *
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming I am taking patterns from the Patterns of Fashion books and the Seventh-Century Women's Dress Patterns books edited by Susan North and Jenny Tiramani and altering them to fit me. (All of these extant garments are too small for me.) My petticoat is just a cartridge-pleated rectangle, so I didn't use a pattern for it. I agree. The mid-17th century needs more costuming love. It's the time of witches, plague doctors, and pirates!
Yeah, those are my go-tos, as well. I always have to ask, in hopes I'll discover a new resource 🤣 I still haven't found anywhere that deals in late 17th menswear. Except the dreaded RH.
Good news! I have been following your channel for EONS and I was at work...bored and wanted to look up how to make a comfy chiton, and YOUR video showed up first!!!!
Happy belated birthday, I hope you had a wonderful day! Also, thank you for this video, I'd always wondered how chitons worked but I guess not enough to actually use the Google.... 🤣 It was very informative and I think I'll be making one soon!
Happy Birthday! I have been procrastinating on making one of these. Everything is cut out I just need to sew it together, I guess this is the kick I needed
Such a nice project. I was looking for how vto recreate the Fortuny gowns, and this will help me. Feedback: I would love to see your projects spread out or held up part way through the work. It is difficult for me to decipher what part of the gown you are working on, or how what you are doing at that moment will affect fit.
@@akouzi1 Just wondering, maybe you know, I found a chiton is not sewn at all? It is wrapped around, pinned at the shoulder, belted, and has not seen a needle and thread at all? Am I wrong? Thank you, have a beautiful weekend/day! ❤
@JackyHeijmans there was some sewing involved, but usually with the chiton of a wealthy or high class person. Fabrics of the wealthy were brightly coloured while for all the fabfics used were wool or linen (cotton was discovered by Alexander the Great in India and started to be imported to Greece after that in the late 4th century B.C.). So yes, to answer your question, there was some sewing done on garments, but not in all cases .
Thank you! It's hand knit, like all my sweaters. I can't link in YT comments, but if you knit, the sweater is the Chicane sweater pattern, which is available on Ravelry.
I'm not sure it's worth replying to this, since you're literally dead, but one would argue that your total lack of punctuation and capitalization is even more offensive, given that those subjects are taught in schools from an early age, and the pronunciation of a dead language is not. But, hey, thanks for trying to patronize me! I love when people do that, it's so considerate.
Hi! Sorry, it looks like I forgot to add them. I'll try and add that to my to-do list (which, unfortunately, is long.) In the meantime, you can for sure find anything I used by going to archive.org and searching for "chiton"!
My question is how did you get your hair so purple? What color did you use? I love it! Great vid! Sorry I got sidetracked, it was a lovely tutorial! Cheers doll!
LOL. Gotta love the squirrel moments. Thanks for watching! It was a while ago, but I think it was Arctic Fox hair dye in Violet Dream. They make a decent product, and it's relatively cost effective.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostumingI'll have to get me some of that and looking through my fabric stash I think I have the perfect fabric to make a chiton for the Renaissance Faire! Thank you for your quick reply and inspiration for both hair and costume! Cheers doll!
Interestingly, I made a 1930’s-inspired evening gown for me to wear to host my Christmas party last year, and the upper portion of the gown I designed was essentially the same as this Chiton!! The 20’s and 30’s were very interested in “Greek sleeves”, and I’ve made both a 20’s and 30’s dress with them! I didn’t actually use buttons, but I did sew the points of the shoulder seam together with little pearls and it looked DIVINE! Of course, I added a lot more width to the back piece to make it drape down in the dramatic 30’s open-back style, but the construction on that shoulder seam is otherwise the same! Something I did not consider when I decided to make one of these dresses, until watching your video 😂
Oh, that's awesome!!
my sister brought one of these back from Greece a few years ago. She said it was gorgeously decorated with rope braid and embroidery. She swore by it and said it was so delicately handmade. When she did a clear out a couple of months ago, I got it. It was hilarious to find out that it was polyester, badly machine embroidered, and made in Pakistan!!! Luckily I already had one I'd made using reference pictures and any articles I could find. I wanted some summer lounge wear that suited my very ecclectic style. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Dare I ask how old you are? I love this. It makes me want to make another. I might go purple this time.
LOL! She probably got swindled and had no idea 😂 Glad you enjoyed! You should definitely make another. They're so great. And purple is fun!
Also, thank you! I...turned...21...🤐 I wouldn't mind sharing my age with you if it wasn't locked in the comments from now to eternity 😂 that feels weird. Let's just say I'm on the elder side of the Millennials.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming she really thought it was just a heavy cotton. The fact that it fell and felt like super heavy jearsy didn't occur to her. She also thinks she's an amazing sewer too, but I've had to unpick things she's made and I can honestly say I'm surprised she knows one end of a needle from another. She definitely got swindled though.
Ah, that's true. Its not something I ever have to think about. I'm also on the older millennial side. Though I honestly don't think people born in the 80s should be!!
Agreed. Oregon Trail generation unite!
First and foremost, you look so cool at the reveal!! Secondly (but not less important), thanks so much for this video!! Not only is it really easy to follow for a newbie like me (though I did have to google a couple of terms), but it was also really enjoyable to watch, you're really fun! I'll be making it for a play I'm in soon, so wish me luck! I'll be cheking out the rest of your videos too, I'm sure I'll find really cool stuff for future projects! Thanks again!
Thank you for your kind words 😊 So glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck making your chiton--hopefully you have fun with it! 😁
You‘re right , I could start my history bounding - self - made clothing with an Ionic Chiton blouse and a matching skirt , so I have more control over the folds / width of fabric !
Yes!! That's a GREAT idea! Multi-tasking and versatile! 😍
Great Idea, thangs for sharing!
With the Doric chiton you just take a big piece of fabric or two and put pins in it and then a belt which is even easier
Wow, yeah! That IS easier! Thanks for the tip 👍
Thank you! As a large bust woman İ struggled a lot with tying my belt in an elegant way. Thank you to make me find the proper way ❤
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful ☺️
You won me over with my big fat Greek wedding and the cross bow ❤
HAH! That's awesome 😂 Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for including the variations of tying it up, i'm inspired to give it a go - as soon as I've cleaned up my sewing space lol!
You're welcome, I'm so glad it was helpful for you! And HAH! 🤣 I tried to clean my sewing space once...it stayed like that until precisely the moment I started sewing. Good luck! 😆
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
That was fun. I actually found something similar from the Village of Value a bunch of years back. For some reason, I never thought of belting it...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Well...now you have new belting options? 😆
It's beautiful, and truly looks so comfortable.
Thank you! It is definitely comfy. Kind of nice to have something with form AND function to wear 😁
Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting a chiton since I first saw John William Godwards paintings.
Aahaha, that's exactly how I found them, too! 😄 You're very welcome...good luck with yours!
You bring such a wonderful vibe to your videos... a silliness, a joy.... Id love to see your channel get oodles more attention! *beautiful chiton and fabulous tiara, btw. and, next time, bring a bagel to skewer with your sword? *
Thank you so much! 🤗 And...hmm...skewering bagels...not a bad idea 😂
skipped rings of power part, thanks for labeling it for those of us who hate it. fully enjoy everything else and the rest of the channel!
Glad that was helpful! Thanks for watching 😄
I love the whimsical fun and practicality of this! Also, Happy happy birthday!!!!🎉
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed! 😄
Happy Birthday!
I'm really looking forward to the 1640s stays video. I'm currently working on a mid-17th century outfit.
Thank you! 😁 And that's awesome! Are you using a pattern or self drafting? It's good to see others are interested in the time period, as well!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming I am taking patterns from the Patterns of Fashion books and the Seventh-Century Women's Dress Patterns books edited by Susan North and Jenny Tiramani and altering them to fit me. (All of these extant garments are too small for me.) My petticoat is just a cartridge-pleated rectangle, so I didn't use a pattern for it.
I agree. The mid-17th century needs more costuming love. It's the time of witches, plague doctors, and pirates!
Yeah, those are my go-tos, as well. I always have to ask, in hopes I'll discover a new resource 🤣 I still haven't found anywhere that deals in late 17th menswear. Except the dreaded RH.
Good news! I have been following your channel for EONS and I was at work...bored and wanted to look up how to make a comfy chiton, and YOUR video showed up first!!!!
AWESOME! 🤩 That's so exciting, thanks for sharing that! Are you gonna make one?
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Yes. 😁😁
Love this video! Love your sense of humor and the finished product is inspirational!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, appreciate you watching!!
A happy belated birthday from the other side of the ocean. 😀🎉 Enjoy the chiton. It looked indeed very comfy.
Thank you so much! And I am! 💯 Been wearing the heck out of it. 😄
Happy belated birthday, I hope you had a wonderful day! Also, thank you for this video, I'd always wondered how chitons worked but I guess not enough to actually use the Google.... 🤣 It was very informative and I think I'll be making one soon!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found this video useful 😁 And YAY for making one! Awesome!
Really inspiring ❤
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!
nice vid. the "top line, gathering" part is a bit confusing. But I think I figured it out. Thanks.
It's pretty simple once you do it! Thanks for watching ☺️
Happy Birthday! Thank you for showing how this is made! 👸 💝 🎂
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😁
Happy Birthday! I have been procrastinating on making one of these. Everything is cut out I just need to sew it together, I guess this is the kick I needed
Thank you! And oh no, not the dreaded UFO! You can do it! Get 'er DONE!!! 📣
Such a nice project. I was looking for how vto recreate the Fortuny gowns, and this will help me.
Feedback: I would love to see your projects spread out or held up part way through the work. It is difficult for me to decipher what part of the gown you are working on, or how what you are doing at that moment will affect fit.
Thanks! Glad it's helpful! And thank you for your constructive criticism, I do appreciate it! I'll keep that in mind for future makes, for sure 👍
You do a good William Powell! 😉
Ok, you're going to have to explain, because this is the second person recently who has mentioned this and I have NO idea what you're talking about 🤣
I need to make one of These for the summer heatwave about to hit.
You totally should! I wear mine all the time in Texas heat and it's so comfy!!!
It's funny you mentioned your birthday because I'm watching on my birthday lol even though it's 3 months later it's just a funny coincidence
Hah! That is funny! Go figure. (And Happy Birthday! 🎂)
Happy Birthday! Hope you are having the best day.
Thank you! 🧡🎂
Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much! 😊
Happy belated birthday! Enjoyed meeting you at the Georgian picnic today 🎉
Angela! Thank you! It was great meeting you this weekend! Had a great time at the picnic. Well worth the drive 😁
Happy Birthday!
Mine is on Monday :)
Thank you! Yay, Scorpios! Happy early birthday to you, too! 🎂
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Yeah! Thank you 😊
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Thank you for such a great video! Informative, entertaining and well edited! I look forward to more
You're so very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Happy Birthday! 😊
Thank you! 😄 It was a good day!
Oh! Happy birthday
Thank you! 😁
Makes me think of Meg from Herkules
Yes! A pink one of these would be perfect for Meg!
Very nice
Thank you! 😄
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thank you! 😊
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
I feel awful, I've always pronounced it "she-tawn" in my head, and had no clue that it was "ky-ton"
LOL! I mean, it's an ancient word 🤷♀️ Easy to do. Now you know!
Actually in ancient Greek it is pronounced "heeton" (χιτών) with the emphasis on "ton". Greetings from a modern Greek in Athens!
@@akouzi1 Just wondering, maybe you know, I found a chiton is not sewn at all? It is wrapped around, pinned at the shoulder, belted, and has not seen a needle and thread at all? Am I wrong? Thank you, have a beautiful weekend/day! ❤
@JackyHeijmans there was some sewing involved, but usually with the chiton of a wealthy or high class person. Fabrics of the wealthy were brightly coloured while for all the fabfics used were wool or linen (cotton was discovered by Alexander the Great in India and started to be imported to Greece after that in the late 4th century B.C.). So yes, to answer your question, there was some sewing done on garments, but not in all cases .
@@akouzi1 Thank you so much for answering that! Much love! ❤
I love your videos, I must know did you buy or make your sweater and do you have a link?
Thank you! It's hand knit, like all my sweaters. I can't link in YT comments, but if you knit, the sweater is the Chicane sweater pattern, which is available on Ravelry.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming thanks, I love ravelry. ❤️
the pronunciation of ancient greek is literally killing me but i appreciate the video lmao
I'm not sure it's worth replying to this, since you're literally dead, but one would argue that your total lack of punctuation and capitalization is even more offensive, given that those subjects are taught in schools from an early age, and the pronunciation of a dead language is not. But, hey, thanks for trying to patronize me! I love when people do that, it's so considerate.
I love the purple top you are wearing. Hand knit? Pattern?
All my sweaters are hand knit! Chicane on Ravelry. I do plan to do a video once it gets cooler talking about them!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Thank you for replying, I can't wait for this!
I scrolled through the comments looking for this! Thank you!
I can't find the research link in the description
Hi! Sorry, it looks like I forgot to add them. I'll try and add that to my to-do list (which, unfortunately, is long.) In the meantime, you can for sure find anything I used by going to archive.org and searching for "chiton"!
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming thanks!
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Thank you!!
So is the tape the size of the fabric or half the size?
The full size. It should wrap around the entire top edge of the chiton.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Oh ,Thank you for the quick reply. I shall make this now. I have been enjoying your videos☺💗
Hey, Jackie . . .you last video with your stays disappeared. They were delicious. 🍕🍕
Thanks, Angela! I had to set it to private because I was having some technical issues, but everything's working now...so it should be back up again 🤞
My question is how did you get your hair so purple? What color did you use? I love it!
Great vid! Sorry I got sidetracked, it was a lovely tutorial! Cheers doll!
LOL. Gotta love the squirrel moments. Thanks for watching! It was a while ago, but I think it was Arctic Fox hair dye in Violet Dream. They make a decent product, and it's relatively cost effective.
@@FantasticalFolliesCostumingI'll have to get me some of that and looking through my fabric stash I think I have the perfect fabric to make a chiton for the Renaissance Faire! Thank you for your quick reply and inspiration for both hair and costume! Cheers doll!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you! 🤗
Happy Birthday!
Thank you! 😁
Happy Birthday!
Thank you! 😄