The Halfling Seamstress
The Halfling Seamstress
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Crazy Victorian Patchwork - With a Murdoch Mysteries Twist
Today we're exploring the creative art of Victorian Crazy Quilts - while making one using scraps from Murdoch Mysteries costumes!
1884 Victorian embroidery guide: archive.org/details/instructionsforp00inga/mode/1up
The History of Crazy Quilts: ruclips.net/video/ot6Dsa_2Pic/видео.html
The Murdoch Quilt: www.digitsandthreads.ca/the-murdoch-quilt-virtual-fandom-tangible-connections/
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For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling_seamstress
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Видео

Crazy Quilts: The Victorian Art of Crafting Chaos
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Let's take a look at one of the most iconic Victorian crafting trends - the crazy quilt. Where the trend originated, when it was most popular, and how there were made. References: Abydos Pharaoh: www.iris28.art/post/from-ancient-pharaohs-to-contemporary-art-a-visual-history-of-quilting Tristan Quilt: collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O98183/the-tristan-quilt-bed-cover-unknown/ When did quilting begin:...
How to Spend A Solo Weekend in NYC - Featuring the Broadway Flea Market and Lots of Fabric!
Просмотров 326Месяц назад
I'm back in New York City for a whirlwind weekend solo trip - get ready for lots of pretty fabric, some delicious food, and awesome theatre times including the Broadway Flea Market! All music from Epidemic Sound. Want to give it a try? Get a 30 day free trial using my referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lhsg25/ For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling...
Level Up Your Handkerchiefs - tips & tricks for stylish/vintage hankies
Просмотров 9962 месяца назад
Well we’ve learned how to make some basic handkerchiefs, let’s take it to the next level and make some fancy handkerchiefs. In this video I’ll show you how to do accent hems, monograms and a truly lacy trim - perfect for anyone who wants to wield an awesome, extra hanky in everyday life. All movie clips used under Fair Use Act Austenland (2013) Swallows & Amazons (1974) The Hobbit: An Unexpecte...
I Made Danielle's Dress from Ever After || Renaissance sewing
Просмотров 8094 месяца назад
Welcome to part 2 of my Ever Cosplay adventures. We're tackling Danielle's work dress, using McCalls' M7763 as the base pattern. Linen fabric from fabrics-store.com Part 1 - the chemise: ruclips.net/video/6k1d_c-Snd0/видео.htmlsi=I4T_Sm_C_Ki28lmI Chapters: 00:00-1:33 - Intro 1:34-5:32 - underbodice 5:33-10:14 -bodice 10:15-14:55 - skirt & dress assembly 14:56-19:53 - tie on sleeves 19:54-21:00 ...
Sewing A Renaissance Chemise (for an Ever After Cosplay)
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
I’m finally taking on a cosplay from one of my favourite movies - Ever After. To start we need a renaissance chemise/shift/camicia, and I wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to sew it by hand. Want to try Epidemic Sound? Get a 30 day free trial using my referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lhsg25/ For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling_seamstress...
An Introverts Guide to Garment District Shopping
Просмотров 6358 месяцев назад
Ever wanted to go shopping in a garment district? Allow me to share my tips and tricks for getting the most out of your adventure. Want to try Epidemic Sound? Get a 30 day free trial using my referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lhsg25/ For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling_seamstress Support the channel: ko-fi.com/halflingseamstress Business inquir...
Making a Reversible Hobbitcore Corset for Ren Faire Adventures
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I thought it was high time for another Hobbitcore sewing adventure and here we go! This pair of stays (aka corset) came together surprisingly fast and easily - I amazed myself. I started with Butterick B5935, and made my own modifications to be more hobbity...and reversible. This was so much fun and I encourage everyone to give it a try! Materials used: .5 yard quilting cotton .5 yard suiting w...
Finding Whimsy in the Winter || tips for beating the winter blahs
Просмотров 47010 месяцев назад
Do the winter blues have you down? Are you feeling bogged down by blizzards? Fear not, for in this video I am sharing my top tips for making the winter season a little less mundane and blah. Living Anachronism - Medieval Fantasy in Winter: ruclips.net/video/oyiSuPCYkUM/видео.htmlsi=WPDbH_hGDug1NnlZ My Favourite Cozy Recipes: www.pinterest.ca/pin/94857135888347919/ www.myturnforus.com/soft-no-kn...
Making a White Christmas Dress JUST in Time for the Holidays
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Well I didn’t quite get this finished in time to have this video up before Christmas, but we’re still in the holiday mindset, right? I finally tackled the intimidating task of trying to recreate Judy’s pink dress from the Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing scene, and I’m quite happy with how it turned out. Materials purchased: 3yds medium weight rose satin - Affordable Textiles - 531 Queen...
I Made a Historybounding Kirtle || Medieval but Modern
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
In today’s episode of chaotic sewing adventures, I took the silhouette of a 15th century kirtle and modernized it to make a lovely little tea gown. This project was surprisingly cursed, and had so many hiccups that while it was supposed to be a lovely, light summer dress, it didn’t get finished until October. Such is the journey of sewing... Linen from fabrics-store.com Silk & Wool Thread from ...
A Cozy Cottagecore Getaway || Early Autumn in the Woods
Просмотров 342Год назад
In a slightly different video from usual, I headed up north to spend a few days in the woods, crafting, cooking hobbity meals and taking in the nature as a chance to reboot for the fall. All music from Epidemic Sound - Get a 30 day free trial using my referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lhsg25/ For behind the scenes, geekery and tea, find me on Instagram @the_halfling_seamstress Suppo...
✨Making a Taylor Swift Bejeweled Cloak ✨ (Chaos ensues)
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
So for this project I fully gave into the ‘magpie-dopamine-craving’ side of my brain and went for all the sparkles. I hadn’t planned on making a sparkly cloak this year, but seeing Taylor Swift’s cloak in Bejeweled made me need one...now. Cloak tutorial: www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-make-a-cape-1106051 Materials: 3 yards sequin fabric 3 yards cotton satin 3 yards sparkly polyester fabric Sequ...
Convention Tips for Beginners || Comic Con Survival Guide
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Convention Tips for Beginners || Comic Con Survival Guide
Making a Victorian Corset || 1890s Pretty Housemaid Pattern
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Making a Victorian Corset || 1890s Pretty Housemaid Pattern
A Weekend Getaway to New York City! Fabric, Food & Phantom of the Opera
Просмотров 528Год назад
A Weekend Getaway to New York City! Fabric, Food & Phantom of the Opera
Making a Steampunk Teacup Holster ft. Winter teatime with the birdies
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Making a Steampunk Teacup Holster ft. Winter teatime with the birdies
Making My First Fantasy Corset || A Beginner Friendly Pattern
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Making My First Fantasy Corset || A Beginner Friendly Pattern
A Cozy Hooded Cowl for Winter Fantasy Adventures
Просмотров 509Год назад
A Cozy Hooded Cowl for Winter Fantasy Adventures
✨Everything I Made in 2022 ✨ A Year in Review ✨
Просмотров 348Год назад
✨Everything I Made in 2022 ✨ A Year in Review ✨
Making a Fantasy Ranger Kit ✨(and indulging my inner childhood weirdo)
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.Год назад
Making a Fantasy Ranger Kit ✨(and indulging my inner childhood weirdo)
I Made A Victorian Inspired Waistcoat...And Wore it To The Murdoch Mysteries Exhibit!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
I Made A Victorian Inspired Waistcoat...And Wore it To The Murdoch Mysteries Exhibit!
How I made Kaylee’s Layer Cake Dress from Firefly: Shindig
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
How I made Kaylee’s Layer Cake Dress from Firefly: Shindig
Come With Me to The Waterloo Royal Medieval Faire!
Просмотров 7602 года назад
Come With Me to The Waterloo Royal Medieval Faire!
I Made an 1890s Bathing Costume! A Historical Bathing Suit
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
I Made an 1890s Bathing Costume! A Historical Bathing Suit
Making Mrs. Crocombe's Trifle Recipe - Adventures in Victorian Cooking
Просмотров 7152 года назад
Making Mrs. Crocombe's Trifle Recipe - Adventures in Victorian Cooking
Sewing a Medieval Kirtle - Recreating 15th Century Artwork
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Sewing a Medieval Kirtle - Recreating 15th Century Artwork
Making an 18th Century Patchwork Pocket
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
Making an 18th Century Patchwork Pocket
I Bought a Historical Fashion Mystery Box!
Просмотров 9852 года назад
I Bought a Historical Fashion Mystery Box!
Making a Fidget Muff || A Cozy Sensory Aid
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Making a Fidget Muff || A Cozy Sensory Aid

Комментарии

  • @StrictlyStarsky
    @StrictlyStarsky 7 часов назад

    Judge how long a project on the TV show you were watching while doing it

  • @helenlapierre-delaplante-yd9oy
    @helenlapierre-delaplante-yd9oy 8 часов назад

    Thank you for showing us your labour of love. This was a calming remembrance of times gone by, a gentler time.

  • @morriganemrys4823
    @morriganemrys4823 10 часов назад

    It is always nice to see some other peaople getting into the same historical 'eco friendly' game. I've started using proper handcerchiefs like a year ago. Altough when I was a kid, my grandma was adamant on using those, and so rest of the house also kinda did. But now I do appreciate them more than then. I've stared doing them by hand, with just tiny rolled hem, and then either leaving them plain as this, or adding small lace on the border (like top 1cm wide). And recently, as christmas gift for my brother, I've embrodered batman sign, now one from Tangled. So embroidering not only initials, but also some fandom logos is amazing way of personalising it. Not to mention you kind get a lot more use out of one linen hanky than one paper kleenex. Wonderfull video!

  • @ace_r_ola
    @ace_r_ola 13 часов назад

    Ok when I thought I couldn’t possibly enjoy your videos more than I already did, an adorable poodle made an appearance ❤ I’m normally a cat person through and through, but if I were to ever have a dog, I’d definitely choose a poodle 😊

  • @feefers1428
    @feefers1428 16 часов назад

    Omg i want to do this!

  • @brittamai5367
    @brittamai5367 День назад

    😍

  • @The-Lost-Attic
    @The-Lost-Attic 2 дня назад

    That is absolutely beautiful

  • @sandijames8571
    @sandijames8571 2 дня назад

    Thank you for this video, you have now inspired me to want to make a Victorian-inspired waistcoat/vest.

  • @janeelizabethbrakhage1007
    @janeelizabethbrakhage1007 2 дня назад

    So awesome to see you again! I love this project.

  • @6butterflywings6
    @6butterflywings6 3 дня назад

    Yay for ShannonMakes! I’ve also been making a crazy quilt, but I’m doing fall/halloween themed scraps :) It’s been so much fun.

  • @ladytj4u
    @ladytj4u 3 дня назад

    Simply Beautiful 🤩

  • @brendaokuda2158
    @brendaokuda2158 4 дня назад

    I had never had the pleasure of one of your videos coming up on my feed. Then today, out of nowhere I see "With a Murdoch Mysteries Twist" & HAD to check you out. Boy! Am I glad I did!!!! What could be better? A beautiful quilt AND a story behind it? Instant new subscriber. Love Shannon Makes. Love Murdoch Mysteries. Love Quilts. And now I Love your channel 💖💖💖

  • @carneliancorax
    @carneliancorax 4 дня назад

    I just finished watching the video and have immediately gotten out my overflowing box of cabbage to sort through to make my own crazy quilt!

  • @henriettehald
    @henriettehald 4 дня назад

    What a fantastic quilt, and I must admit that the geeky part of it, really got me. It's such a great idea to let fans and others come and buy all the scraps from a loved show. Wish someone would think of this in denmark :-)

  • @deanneblake7418
    @deanneblake7418 4 дня назад

    Oh my goodness, I have just discovered you and your channel, I just love your presenting style, slightly reminiscent of Rachel Makesy, but with your own twist, I love it! Also loving the content, and the squirrel scuttling down the tree behind you absolutely grabbed my attention! I have a BIG bag of scraps from multiple projects over many years. I’m thinking this type of project could be in my future… ♥️

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 4 дня назад

      @@deanneblake7418 welcome to the channel, you’ve made my morning!

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 4 дня назад

    👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️❤

  • @lauramailhot9364
    @lauramailhot9364 4 дня назад

    I have an easy way to bind quotes. It’s so much better than having to use strips I leave the backing fabric half to 3/4 of an inch depending on how wide I want the binding and I cut away two layers and leave that backing layer out a little bit and make a nice ham around that and then I fold it over and I’ve got a binding that’s built-in it’s so much easier you know doing a little rolled him or a quarter inch him and have him the other half inch or a quarter inch I usually say go at 3/4 of an inch around and then quarter of an inch him and then fold it over and finding super easy

  • @user-mirn0858
    @user-mirn0858 4 дня назад

    This is a triumph. Inspiring. Thank you

  • @anneirenej
    @anneirenej 5 дней назад

    What a lovely crazy quilt. Thanks for this lovely video!

  • @VonSolo5
    @VonSolo5 5 дней назад

    Gorgeous and inspiring work 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for the great tutorial too.

  • @theresamaday3372
    @theresamaday3372 5 дней назад

    Beautiful! You are an artist! I admire your patience.

  • @JeanMcKenzie-u3k
    @JeanMcKenzie-u3k 5 дней назад

    I was waiting to see the whole blanket, it would have been nice to see the whole thing on a bed

  • @patrizia9322
    @patrizia9322 5 дней назад

    Grazie per questo bellissimo video con tante tante informazioni interessanti. La trapunta è bellissima.

  • @LilyPorcelaine
    @LilyPorcelaine 5 дней назад

    The squirrel behind. 🥰

  • @katiepak
    @katiepak 5 дней назад

    Thank you so much! I wanted to tackle this style of quilting after going to a quilt show at ROM. I am so grateful for your findings and history. I always wanted to reuse small pieces of fabric. 😊

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 4 дня назад

      You should definitely give it a try! I wanted to get to the ROMs exhibit but my schedule was super crazy lately - thankfully their online catalog is amazing!

  • @goblinwizard735
    @goblinwizard735 5 дней назад

    there are ads in the middle of this ASMR video

    • @wkiffin
      @wkiffin 5 дней назад

      So what is your point?

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 5 дней назад

      Well it’s not ASMR, and it’s also how I can afford to keep making videos so…

  • @catsgallery3864
    @catsgallery3864 6 дней назад

    I appreciate the access to the embroidery stitches. I’m on pins and needles to do it.

  • @patriciaemeigh4370
    @patriciaemeigh4370 6 дней назад

    A beautiful result. You are very talented. Embroidery is not frequently seen these days so I was very interested in your work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mudotter
    @mudotter 6 дней назад

    That was a lovely and thorough presentation. I really enjoyed it and I do feel inspired. My grandmother's crazy quilt technique was a bit more calculating. She did them in squares, like some of the ones you showed in your history of video.

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 4 дня назад

      I'm very tempted to give the 'make them in squares and then sew the squares together' method next time - it did seem like a popular option!

  • @marialilianaamezcuaalvarez6101
    @marialilianaamezcuaalvarez6101 6 дней назад

    Gracias ❤❤❤

  • @silvanap.1930
    @silvanap.1930 6 дней назад

    By “accident” I came across here. How happy I am now. It is the most beautiful blanket I have seen up today. What excellent and accurate stitches, with small lovely flowers, all patches in absolute harmony to the material and colors. It is a masterpiece. Excellent! Very, very beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us 🌷☺️. Warm greetings from Germany

  • @nicolamoore9174
    @nicolamoore9174 6 дней назад

    Can I ask what size your quilt was? Xxx

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 6 дней назад

      It's about 50"x60" (If I remember my measurements correctly)

    • @nicolamoore9174
      @nicolamoore9174 5 дней назад

      @HalflingSeamstress Oh, that's larger than I thought it would be! It's stunning! Thank you! Xxx

  • @rixatrix
    @rixatrix 6 дней назад

    We had a beautiful crazy quilt in my family, and it’s made me obsessed with them since I was a teenager. I was heartbroken to ask about it years later and find out it had been ruined in (finished) basement water damage and my dad had gotten rid of it. I would love to make one and honor my relative’s hard work and artistry. They just light up every part of my brain.

  • @ShellyFuqua-t2q
    @ShellyFuqua-t2q 6 дней назад

    Gorgeous ❤❤❤

  • @mudotter
    @mudotter 6 дней назад

    My grandmother was still making crazy quilts in the 70's. Every grand daughter got to request a full size quilt of her choice and I chose a crazy quilt feather stitched in gold coloured thread. I still have it but many of the fabrics she used, simply rotted away, shredded, as you put it over the years 😢 Thank you for the deep dive into your older crazy quilt. Now back to your making of video!

  • @donnahardin4651
    @donnahardin4651 6 дней назад

    I loved this -- wow, such talent. I want to give it a try - "one day!" Thank you for sharing such details - it turned out beautiful!

  • @bugnurse
    @bugnurse 6 дней назад

    Beautiful crazy quilt, lovely creative embroidery stitches! I loved seeing your process. 💞

  • @marysmolarz3741
    @marysmolarz3741 6 дней назад

    Love it! But how would you clean it?

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 6 дней назад

      Spot clean as needed, hand wash if absolutely necessary. Victorian crazy quilts were more decorative than practical, so likely minimal washing.

  • @royaloak6029
    @royaloak6029 6 дней назад

    Absolutely stunning and a true legit hommage to Murdoch Mysteries. ❤️

  • @RavenReedStarr
    @RavenReedStarr 6 дней назад

    I had a large pillow covered in crazy quilting on velvet and silk when I was a kid. It must have been made sometime in the 60s or early 70s. I wish I still had it, and have been thinking of recreating it. However, it is so difficult to find velvet that isn't made from synthetic materials, and silk has gotten so expensive!

  • @bekytg9393
    @bekytg9393 6 дней назад

    Stunning quilt. And what a gem to have. I must admit I've never seen Murdoch Mysteries, but it looks like I may have to track it down. Hey loved the squirrel appearing behind you at 3:21.

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 6 дней назад

      It's a pretty awesome show, especially if you enjoy Victorian/Edwardian clothing and mysteries!

  • @juniperjr2017
    @juniperjr2017 6 дней назад

    It looks great! Loved seeing the process of making it.

  • @franarsenault5077
    @franarsenault5077 7 дней назад

    I love crazy quilts and I love Murdoch mysteries and I love the way you're doing it does not everyone likes to hand sew all the time but that one is fantastic

  • @shonnarobertson6462
    @shonnarobertson6462 7 дней назад

    Your quilt is absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing your process. I’m all inspired now 🤩🤩

  • @stephaniewilbur9748
    @stephaniewilbur9748 7 дней назад

    I like the idea of handkerchiefs, but hesitated making any because on the go, where do you put a wet one?

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 6 дней назад

      If it's 100% natural fibre like cotton or linen, light moisture (like drying hands) will dry out quickly. The modern solution would be to carry a ziplock bag and put them in while you're out and about, and throw them in the wash when you get home.

  • @gwencobb1452
    @gwencobb1452 7 дней назад

    Beautiful. I.want to try making a.bag.like this

  • @imperialdelights1123
    @imperialdelights1123 7 дней назад

    im moving to a much colder climate and i wanna make a robe with this technique

    • @HalflingSeamstress
      @HalflingSeamstress 7 дней назад

      That would be so cozy and awesome! I've seen a couple of jackets on Etsy made from repurposed crazy quilts, so I'm sure making a new one would be fantastic!

    • @gwenndolyncampbell1560
      @gwenndolyncampbell1560 5 дней назад

      I love that idea! I've wanted a housecoat like Bilbo's from the Hobbit for ages, and this is a perfect style for doing something like that. :)

    • @imperialdelights1123
      @imperialdelights1123 4 дня назад

      @@gwenndolyncampbell1560 oh my god I just remembered there's a huge box of scraps upstairs, I might just be able to do it before I leave!

    • @gwenndolyncampbell1560
      @gwenndolyncampbell1560 4 дня назад

      @@imperialdelights1123 Good luck, I hope your sewing goes smoothly!!

  • @HalflingSeamstress
    @HalflingSeamstress 7 дней назад

    Hi friends! Some of you noticed the Victorian Embroidery booklet was missing from the description - it was down for a while during the Archive.org debacle, but it seems to be accessible once more. You can use the link in the description or check it out here: 1884 Victorian embroidery guide: archive.org/details/instructionsforp00inga/mode/1up