Making An Appliqued Leather Jacket

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @nekkidnora
    @nekkidnora Год назад +104

    Fashion for Aces: "I don't want to look alluring, I want to look like an insect queen" is the single most asexual statement I've ever heard. I might embroider that onto a pillow, holy shit. :D

    • @annikahstebben4425
      @annikahstebben4425 Год назад +12

      I didn't know they were ace and I may or may not have teared up a bit. I think this is the first time I've heard someone verbalize how looking sexy isn't the priority in what would often be considered "sexy" clothes.
      I like well fitted clothes that make me feel like a supervillain, anyone else's attraction is pure coincidence.
      Thank you, and happy pride month

    • @anathemarae8789
      @anathemarae8789 Год назад +11

      It's such a mood lol but for me it's less "insect queen" and more "I walked out of a bog like truth coming out of their well to shame mankind"

    • @chaeburger
      @chaeburger Год назад +1

      +

    • @GiraffeLoverJen
      @GiraffeLoverJen Год назад +2

      I'm not Ace, but I am a lesbian. I would choose looking like an insect queen over looking aluring, anyday!

    • @karowolkenschaufler7659
      @karowolkenschaufler7659 Год назад +1

      I'm pan. I would choose looking like some extraterestrial praying mantis tribal leader (sounds like something from a doctor who episode). and I would try to flirt with someone who looks like that...

  • @kaytiej8311
    @kaytiej8311 Год назад +68

    I'm always so surprised that a fashion house hasn't snapped you up long ago. Your creative but accessible garments are fantastic but street ready. The concepts are wonderful and you execute them so well.

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад +5

      Thank you Kaytie!

    • @dottiemathews6853
      @dottiemathews6853 Год назад +5

      SHE SURE DOES FOR REAL! I LOVE IT! THIS LOOK TO ME IS LIKE, "THE MATRIX" MEETS "HOUSE OF THE DRAGON" ON STEROIDS.

    • @dottiemathews6853
      @dottiemathews6853 Год назад +3

      WITH A DASH OF "STAR WARS" IN THE MIX!

  • @RainbowCrowArt
    @RainbowCrowArt Год назад +1

    No way, you're ace too?! 😭 My god hearing that made me literally so happy seeing how much your channel has blossomed with such wonderful art~
    And you're completely right, I too aspire to be dangerous and alluring 😂 💚

  • @juliejay5436
    @juliejay5436 Год назад +2

    I am getting THE MATRIX vibes here!

  • @anathemarae8789
    @anathemarae8789 Год назад +67

    "I'm so sorry to all of you down in Australia because I'm sure the cost to get anything down there is terrible" TOO REAL

    • @PattMyCat
      @PattMyCat Год назад +6

      Literally spent more money on shipping my hair canvas from New York than I spent on the canvas itself! 😢

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Год назад +1

      OW! My condolences. I think that I will stop complaining about the price of fabrics, as in right now. Yikes!!

    • @asilverfoxintasmania9940
      @asilverfoxintasmania9940 Год назад +4

      yep... pre panini I was quoted $95 US to ship a $15 t-shirt!

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Год назад +2

      @A Silver Fox in Tasmania YOWZA!! I wouldn't be able to wear it! Maybe frame it and hang it on a wall as an Art Piece. If you can get tee-shirt material at a reasonable price, you could learn how to make your own!

    • @asilverfoxintasmania9940
      @asilverfoxintasmania9940 Год назад +1

      @@damogranheart5521 it was merch for a youtube channel hence me even looking at ordering one. but yeah I could make something here at home cheaper.

  • @AmPlant
    @AmPlant Год назад +1

    The finished jacket has a very beetle wing armor vibe. In a world of shapeshifters telegraphed by their clothing choices, this is the uniform of enforcers for the beetle mafia. Well done!

  • @AntelJM
    @AntelJM Год назад +19

    I’m in my 50’s and I just want to say that as a fabulous look for a top London club circa 1987 you 100% nailed this. Bravo 👌🏼

  • @anymoose6685
    @anymoose6685 Год назад +8

    You’ve taught me and inspired me. I draft all my own now, and haven’t been happier with my clothes. They fit! But with more ease than yours, because I like it that way. They don’t squeeze or rise or bunch uncomfortably or slip off. What a luxury to make your own blocks.

  • @PolyvoreThea
    @PolyvoreThea Год назад +29

    This really seemed like your actual runway designs. It was a total collection not just a lookbook. This jacket is so freaking amazing!!!

  • @anathemarae8789
    @anathemarae8789 Год назад +19

    I recently made a shirt based on a bodice block I've made for myself for the very first time and it includes a yoke of pintucked panels and a stand collar and I was soooooort of basing it on the blouse you made with the leftover fabric from the carbine gown and it's easily my favourite piece of clothing I've ever made or possibly ever owned. Mostly just reminded of this because I did a stand collar too and not only was it deceptively easy as you say, it is also a fantastic look and I'm gonna be putting stand collars on most things now

    • @damogranheart5521
      @damogranheart5521 Год назад +2

      Well done ye! Every time you see it, you probably have a big smile!

  • @amiehamilton1840
    @amiehamilton1840 Год назад +3

    Im in Australia and was just putting on a podcast to help me sleep. Alas, i haf to watch the wholr video and now im wired thinking about what i want to make. Getting up for work may be a struggle...but definitely worth it. Thank you!!!

  • @dottiemathews6853
    @dottiemathews6853 Год назад +2

    GURL I CAN'T STAND YOU! THIS IS SO FREAKIN GREAT! HUNNY!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK! I TELL YOU, YOU INSPIRE ME TO KEEP ON SEWING! WORK IT DIVA!!!

  • @fayettenikita8523
    @fayettenikita8523 Год назад +1

    This would look so awesome with one of your moth pins on the open collar! Love it!

  • @doloresgreen1563
    @doloresgreen1563 Год назад +1

    Gads, it is so Good to have you home, posting wonderful videos of your amazing talented mind. 🤗 "Strong", "Sharp" and Stunning Jacket. You truly have a Trinity (Matrix) Vibe going on. Elegant Sharpness !!! 😻😻😻

  • @nataliestanchevski4628
    @nataliestanchevski4628 Год назад +2

    Sew a seam and press a seam, and all day long you'll have a seam.- Stanley from Going Postal if he forsook stamps for sewing, probably. ("See a pin and pick it up and all day long you'll have a pin," is something I repeat to myself often when tidying my sewing space lol.)

  • @kymberlys
    @kymberlys Год назад +3

    Brooks Ann Camper talks about fitting vs design on her blog and other places a bit. She has a graduate degree in costume construction, and *that* is apparently where they teach custom fitting. I think there's only one degree program for this in the entire US. Because fitting to a dress form is all that's needed for the fashion industry, but actors need their costumes to fit them individually.

  • @chaeburger
    @chaeburger Год назад +11

    That leather is so pretty 🤩🤩🤩 This jacket turned out so well!

  • @sus8e462
    @sus8e462 Год назад +1

    Nicely done! If you want to try a full leather jacket, use lamb or goat skins, and glue & hammer to get the seam allowances flat. Otherwise, pretty much the same as fabric--except clips vs pins, as you noted!

  • @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303
    @caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303 Год назад +1

    Black and brown is actually one of my absolute favourite colour combinations! I think it might be in part because my hair is an auburn so dark most people incorrectly assume my hair is black 😂 but still, it's so dramatic whilst simultaneously being so cosy looking. 10/10 would highly recommend!

  • @margodphd
    @margodphd Год назад +1

    Alexander McQueen said that he wants people to be afraid of women he dresses and Im 110% after that look. This collection and Your design prowess would make him proud. Looking alluring to most people isn't my priority,at all, either.

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад

      Thank you! Yes the last thing I want to look is inviting 🤣

  • @molnotmole3428
    @molnotmole3428 Год назад

    Nice to see the bug queen trying fiddly things!

  • @graceapodaca89
    @graceapodaca89 Год назад +3

    You are awesome! You've inspired me to look into taking basic sewing classes, and every time you mention you're ace, it makes my little ace heart so happy! Thanks for not only the projects, but for being true to yourself and sharing it as well!

  • @andreaharmsen8124
    @andreaharmsen8124 Год назад

    That jacket is everything!🎉

  • @AdamantErinyes
    @AdamantErinyes Год назад +1

    To use a thicker thread in the bobbin, you need to loosen the tension on the bobbin case. If you're going to make some handbags it's important to use a heavier thread. It can be worth it to buy a second bobbin case so you can have one tensioned for normal thread and another tensioned for your heavy duty stuff.

  • @janecampbell4486
    @janecampbell4486 Год назад

    Brilliant! You are one of the best pattern drafters I've watched.

  • @lafeil
    @lafeil Год назад

    Look new idea next look book, do inspire rainbow high doll fashion with vintage twist plus alot green. Love the jacket.

  • @creepycutiecrafty
    @creepycutiecrafty Год назад

    Amazing design. I love the colours used. I’ve wanted to try and make things with leather for years, but felt too nervous to start - but you make it look effortless! I can’t wait to see where these ideas go next!

  • @michellecornum5856
    @michellecornum5856 Год назад +1

    Love this -- very tough looking.

  • @believeinfaeries8713
    @believeinfaeries8713 Год назад +3

    Such a fabulous jacket! I love the leather accents. I'm always inspired by your designs!

  • @viszay
    @viszay Год назад

    I've been clipping my curves more now, thanks to you. I was scared that the clip would fray past the line of stitching, but my garments have held together better than i expected!

  • @janetmaffy5375
    @janetmaffy5375 Год назад

    Cracked me up! Dang, I was hoping there was some black sateen secret!

  • @jirup
    @jirup Год назад

    Powerful, alluring, dangerous... all of the above.

  • @tracyirwin9578
    @tracyirwin9578 Год назад

    I'm watching this video again and heard you mention felted wool, and I just finished my first felted wool shirt. The next time I wet felt some wool, I'll send you some 😊

  • @tiffanytomasino335
    @tiffanytomasino335 Год назад +3

    It looks awesome. I really like the leather appliqué, and the way the whole thing sits on you. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @kathyjohnson2043
    @kathyjohnson2043 Год назад

    fleece patches on fleece would be warm and cozy, but it wouldn't be stiff.

  • @marieeaton-smith5168
    @marieeaton-smith5168 Год назад

    This looks so effective, the leather matches so well. I can imagine the repetition, but so worth it. On screen the twill looks a little like suede. I really enjoyed watching.

  • @PeacefulMaelstrom
    @PeacefulMaelstrom Год назад

    I love the pin you have in the intro/outro

  • @jackpowell381
    @jackpowell381 Год назад +1

    i love watching your videos!! very cool jacket

  • @okaforvivian2722
    @okaforvivian2722 Год назад

    I know you’re wayyyy above my pay grade but Lord knows I’d love to be able to afford for you to make me a suit for my graduation. You’re so talented.

  • @gittevandevelde2208
    @gittevandevelde2208 Год назад

    in my school there was an assignment on making a basic jacket block & trouser block made to measure for yourself or a classmate!

  • @Sbarellata
    @Sbarellata Год назад +5

    I've just started a rewatch of Wolf's Rain so my brain may be a little warped, but this feels like such a Kiba-jacket, between the color of his actual jacket and his human eyes color... amazing work as always!

  • @katwade888
    @katwade888 Год назад +1

    Gorgeous jacket, Bianca!

  • @DiamondPearl
    @DiamondPearl Год назад

    Wow this jacket is BEAUTIFUL!! Love that iridescent green leather, I think I have something similar in my stash, I’ll have to look! 😊
    I would maybe have used the hooks the other way around but that’s just an aesthetic choice! Stunning!! ❤

  • @chareseshinabery
    @chareseshinabery Год назад

    This jacket is so sharp! I love it!

  • @marcco44
    @marcco44 Год назад

    Bianca Da Vinci !!! 🎨🧵🪡📷📽🎬🌟🌟🌟

  • @nataliestanchevski4628
    @nataliestanchevski4628 Год назад

    I love the colour and finish of the leather with the brown/green fabric. The jacket looks chitinous, insect queen indeed.

  • @mikywordz9074
    @mikywordz9074 Год назад +3

    I LOVE all your videos! My husband is a local photographer and videographer and i have shown him all your videos and he would love to do a photoshoot or maybe even a look book with you!

    • @AntelJM
      @AntelJM Год назад

      Bianca seems to be doing alright on her own…also, random photoshoot with ‘husband’? sounds well dodgy.

  • @chloecarrera2136
    @chloecarrera2136 Год назад +1

    I am obsessed with this jacket. Literally saw it in the look book and was like, 😮 neeeeeed some version of this! Yes! So, thank you! Inspired for sure. Love this channel.

  • @asashygge
    @asashygge Год назад

    Love! Love! Love! Love it!!!

  • @karlaverbeck9413
    @karlaverbeck9413 Год назад +2

    That's so odd that fashion school doesn't teach fitting to humans versus a dress form. Not all of us have a dress form, much less a good quality one that fits us perfectly. Glad you are such a good teacher.

    • @lynn858
      @lynn858 Год назад +1

      My grumpy sarcastic thoughts on this:
      What? Why would you need to fit a human, when you're OBVIOUSLY only going to make runway samples? We just hire models who are the size of the dress dummy. Simple!

    • @anymoose6685
      @anymoose6685 Год назад +1

      It’s sad isn’t it?

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад +1

      It is indeed because the fashion industry at the "designer" level only ever works with models, so everything is constructed on dress forms and then models are found to fit the work, not the other way around

  • @vincentbriggs1780
    @vincentbriggs1780 Год назад

    How very strange that none of your fashion schools had pattern fitting on people! My fashion course did, we fitted patterns to ourselves or to classmates, and never drafted anything just for the mannequins.
    The jacket is gorgeous, and I love that leather shop!

  • @redpandaerin
    @redpandaerin Год назад

    I am so inspired. I bought a coat made from hoodie material that i wear all the time. I’d love to make something similar and put iridescent appliqué on it like this. So cool!

  • @karlafowler1187
    @karlafowler1187 Год назад

    I like to use dritz wash away wonder tape for keeping the leather in place before sewing when embellishing horse show clothes with leather. Doesn’t gum needle and you can reposition it without it being messy.

  • @karlaverbeck9413
    @karlaverbeck9413 Год назад

    Your cinema skill is very wonderful, even shots of your sleeves. And thanks for the reminder of clipping those curves. I completely forgot on my current project. No wonder it wouldn't turn well or look good. PS. You look amazing!

  • @jori7398
    @jori7398 11 месяцев назад

    The Empress of Dragonflies. 💚💚💚 It’s art!

  • @eyjayy
    @eyjayy Год назад

    ohh i really love the look with the lapels open!! so cool

  • @MMay2099
    @MMay2099 Год назад

    For dyeing the learher edges, perhaps a rubber stamp ink pad sorta priduct?

  • @marymary5494
    @marymary5494 Год назад

    You are as always such an inspiration Bianca. Stunning jacket. 👌💕

  • @unclaimedtreasure352
    @unclaimedtreasure352 Год назад

    You go girl awesome.

  • @k1tkat-kate
    @k1tkat-kate Год назад

    This jacket is kind of giving me dragon-rider vibes, maybe because of the texture of the leather? Very cool.

  • @emmawileman3416
    @emmawileman3416 Год назад

    Omg, I love this project so much!! 😍😍😍 The perfect use for that funky leather!

  • @eaglegoldengate4184
    @eaglegoldengate4184 Год назад

    Maybe there is a 'no-no' to this, but always being torn between the garden and sewing, I eventually ended up with an entire roll of landscape fabric that not only covers my pathway from weeds but also works great for lasting pattern pieces. Just get a white marker and you have almost forever patterns!

  • @karljiks
    @karljiks Год назад

    wow, nice of me to catch this upload so early

  • @MsHedgehog
    @MsHedgehog Год назад +1

    This jacket is very satsisfyingly fantasy/scifi 💖
    Also I have been wanting to try making a jacket for myself so this video came just at the rigth time.

  • @ZeldaSews
    @ZeldaSews Год назад

    Wow! Stunning!

  • @KenZchameleon
    @KenZchameleon Год назад

    This is one of the most stunning jackets. Well done!
    Have you considered a hidden closure at the underbust where it starts to gap? I think a 3rd hook/eye would be too much.
    Also, I just watched your "drafting the basic pattern set" from 3 years ago. I'm basically your measurements, so the numbers made sense!
    🥰

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark2188 Год назад

    Wow the jacket looks amazing very futuristic like Mad Max beyond the thunder dome

  • @carolbarbee5653
    @carolbarbee5653 Год назад

    This is an amazing jacket❤

  • @mcaraway6635
    @mcaraway6635 Год назад +2

    Hi Bianca, may I ask about the 1940s fashion book you are using as a paperweight? Is it a title worth adding to my library? AND…that jacket is fabulous! You outdid yourself with this one. I would have fought lions, tigers and bears for something like this in the 80s. ‘Cause, yes, I was there.

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад

      Thank you! The forties fashion book (and the 30s one in the same series) are very fun to browse indeed!

  • @asilverfoxintasmania9940
    @asilverfoxintasmania9940 Год назад

    This came out so well! The leather applique looks awesome. Yes there are dyes you can use to colour the cut edges and you can burnish them as well but I have seen plenty of people just use a sharpie because they are easy to get!

  • @robinr6399
    @robinr6399 Год назад

    I think you can use your iron to heat set/dry the glue. Iron the fabric side of course. That may eliminate the dry time wait. Lovely project. Great video. Thank you!

  • @heidithornbladh4763
    @heidithornbladh4763 Год назад

    You always impress me. You are such a great designer.

  • @trystanthegypsy
    @trystanthegypsy Год назад

    This is gorgeous! If anyone else hasn't answered: the product for the edges is called EdgeKote. It's some sort of paint/dye/plastic paint on fanciness. Made by Fiebings. I doubt it comes in that wonderful color, though!

  • @bunhelsingslegacy3549
    @bunhelsingslegacy3549 Год назад +1

    Loved your dose of philosophy.
    I'm still struggling with how I want to look versus how I want to feel, compounded by how I feel because of how I look. I love pretty things but rarely wear them because they usually bother me in some way. I hate restrictive clothing, but I'm also weirdly shaped so I don't know if some of that comes from bad fit due to pretending off the rack clothing other than tshirts and men's cargo pants fit my body shape or just cause I've hit a time in my life wher I have no effs left to spare on what other people think of my looks, and I am comfortable enough in my own skin that I will go out in public looking like an advertisement for People of Walmart, I love my santa skull PJ pants and will wear them grocery shopping until it's time for sandals. When I spend time on a garment, I want to want to wear it. I don't want to dress sexy or alluring, my husband thinks I'm sexy no matter what I wear and I get taken more seriously doing what I do if I'm wearing cargo pans and workboots with paint on them. Today I wore a pretty skirt I made with a pretty shirt I made, I wear the shirt all the time because it's comfortable and I'm just getting used to where I want a waistband on a light skirt to actually be (because my measurements lie, I seem to get two results - crawling up my ribcage, or sliding off my hips, I'm hoping to find that happy medium).

    • @sylviemariehebert9758
      @sylviemariehebert9758 Год назад

      About that waist my issue is that my waist measurements in the morning vs in the afternoon are waaaaay different. We’rr talking 4-5 inches soooo… If a fabric has no give at all, I’ll stick to the larger measurements.

  • @GiraffeLoverJen
    @GiraffeLoverJen Год назад

    This jacket is amazing. The leather is just beautiful! This whole Verdigris look book style is so pretty! I love the amount of detail you put into everything you make!

  • @fancyfree8228
    @fancyfree8228 Год назад

    I love this so much!

  • @dianavoermans
    @dianavoermans Год назад

    The leather is so beautiful!

  • @Lisette001984
    @Lisette001984 Год назад

    I use the langer version of those Sewing clips when Sewing leather materials. In a pinch a bobby pin works too. I’ve even used spray adhesives. Will try the pva-glue!😊

  • @rosemaryreed125
    @rosemaryreed125 Год назад

    Stunne

  • @julietokumaru3855
    @julietokumaru3855 Год назад

    Very inspiring! I'm still fitting my slacks pattern. Once I get that under control I will get back to my bodice sloper.

  • @donnalewis4895
    @donnalewis4895 Год назад

    Beautifully done! Love the jacket and as usual you make it look so easy. Hugs

  • @MxchiefMaykr
    @MxchiefMaykr Год назад

    for working with fabrics/applique that can't be pinned through I'd highly recommend trying out quilter's basting spray, it dries pretty quickly and doesn't add bulk. I'd never thought of using PVA but I'll definitely try it out next time I work with heavier awkward fabrics

  • @2020Dumpsterfire
    @2020Dumpsterfire Год назад +1

    I always prefer leather purely based on the durability. No idea how they get these metalics but if we've still got gold shoes from the 40s I'd guess they last fairly well. I'm definitely saving this shop because I want to eventually do some cool thick leather work belts I'm just nervous to jump in🙈

    • @sylviemariehebert9758
      @sylviemariehebert9758 Год назад

      Ooooooh some large leather belt would be amazing!… and durable too. I have never worn out a leather belt in my life.

  • @martane665
    @martane665 Год назад

    Very happy to see you doing well and working on such great things!

  • @ianflynn3262
    @ianflynn3262 Год назад

    I think the hair is a variation on the 1920s "Eton Crop"

  • @rororo869
    @rororo869 Год назад

    This jacket is so beautiful

  • @beepbeep-m6m
    @beepbeep-m6m Год назад

    Wow, this looks beautiful, and original!!

  • @lizfaerie
    @lizfaerie Год назад

    As always, a great look to roll up to the Cyberpunk Beetle Ball 🪲 Really want to see a pair of hologram wings emerge from the back panel 😤😤

    • @debraking7412
      @debraking7412 Год назад

      Hi Bianca, the jacket turned out really well. I love the leather appliqué and the fit is fabulous. I think that you look great in it…as always x

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад

      Thank you!!

  • @eastlynburkholder3559
    @eastlynburkholder3559 Год назад

    I want to add your stand up collar to lutterloh design pattern and make it in cobalt blue lambskin.

  • @beyondf3737
    @beyondf3737 Год назад

    Fantastic piece 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏!!!

  • @coreygilles847
    @coreygilles847 Год назад

    So awesome!

  • @vintagelyzzie
    @vintagelyzzie Год назад

    Looks amazing!

  • @threestars42
    @threestars42 Год назад

    It looks so good!

  • @bravehearticus
    @bravehearticus Год назад

    Hello Bianca. I have a gorgeous black holographic/oil slick stretchy Jersey fabric. When I bought it I thought of you ("Bianca would love this. I wonder what she would make with it? Probably a fitted pencil skirt").
    I did give consideration to sending you some. But sadly I can't post to a PO BOX in the US.

    • @TheClosetHistorian
      @TheClosetHistorian  Год назад +1

      Sounds fun! I promise I have a few oil slick stretch fabrics in my stash as well 😂✨

  • @armedvsokord
    @armedvsokord Год назад

    This is such a cool design. I loved the whole collection.

  • @sewlove
    @sewlove Год назад

    It’s called Edge Kote.

  • @RedCoyote
    @RedCoyote Год назад

    This was a fun project to watch! I work with leather (and recently got a 48k to try machine sewing leather) and I think you did well with the leather! For attaching leather panels before sewing, I tend to use 1/8 in double stick tape. It's wicked strong and doesn't have to dry. Also, any alcohol based marker should be fine for the edges (since most leather dyes are alcohol based).

  • @gloamishvonsatyrburg4635
    @gloamishvonsatyrburg4635 Год назад

    Im glued

  • @Ella-iv1fk
    @Ella-iv1fk Год назад

    Another excellent and inspiring video and project to add to the to do list 😊

  • @dellymel9840
    @dellymel9840 Год назад

    I love it and it looks great on you.xx