Making a Modern 18th Century Jacket || Historically Inspired Sewing
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- After finding an unfinished 18th century jacket at the bottom of my fabric stash, I decided to turn it into a historically inspired bodice for my everyday wardrobe!
More Resources:
American Duchess' 18th Century Sleeve Setting Tutorial: blog.americandu...
The video version of above tutorial: • How to Set an 18th Cen...
The pattern for this jacket is highly modified, but was originally inspired by the 1770s jacket from the book "Costume Close-Up," by Linda Baumgarten, John Watson, and Florine Carr.
My Instagram, for past projects and real-time sewing updates: / threadedthistle
Music:
"Winter Chimes" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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There is actually an 18th century pattern in Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion 1 that closes exactly how yours does (including hooks and bars). So, that is, in fact, very historically accurate.
I just went through my copy and you're correct, it does close exactly the same way! That's wonderful!
Nerd girl problems: Being able to use a word in the correct context, but mispronouncing it due to never having heard it spoken.
Sign of someone who is well read! I just stumbled upon this wonderful video of yours and subscribed the instant you looked up the pronunciation of “anachronistic”. Looking up the correct pronunciation of rarely used words is one of my favorite uses of the internet! Seriously, though, thank you for sharing your delightful sense of humor and I eagerly await future content.
Honestly there are SO many words I know from reading, but have never heard spoken. It truly is a constant nerd girl struggle 😂 I’m so glad you liked it! I’m planning to have more up pretty soon!
What do you me anachronistic is a rarely used word? I literally hear it all the time?... I never would’ve thought that, how funny.
Me too.
Additionally, people pronouncing characters' names differently than you hear it in your own head.
THIS IS THE MOST RELATABLE THING OH MY GOODNESS seriously the number of book character names I thought I knew how to pronounce but was getting completely wrong....
I’m honestly a little grumpy at how nice that color looks on you. I also have massive sleeve envy, (the envy being massive, the sleeves being tastefully fun)
😂 Thank you! I really loved the sleeves! They weren’t in my original plan for this project, but I think they’re the standout detail of it. This really is one of my favorite colors! It’s a little ridiculous how many things I own that go with it.
Please do a whole series of UFO spotting! I love watching/listening to videos like these while i sit in bed and practice hand sewing at night!
At 7:15 - using the pins to set the crease for your seam allowance press is not odd; it's wonderful!
This technique would have saved me some heartache on an old project that still haunts me.
I’m so glad you liked it!
I think we have the same aesthetic, I tend to call it steampunk Edwardian librarian. I love this piece so much, I want, structured bodices are so uggggh, I love it. Lord help the obsession. ¯ࡇ¯
That pain on the burn reminds me of the collar of a shirt I just finished. When I was trimming the seam allowance for turning and SOMEHOW I cut into the piece that was supposed to fold over and connect to the shirt. Not even all the way off, it somehow weaved in and out of the scissors making a huge sliced v in the center.
Also cute teacup
What a great first video topic! Sorry that you're having to leave school for a moment. I work at a University and I feel bad for all the students having to make sudden, very weird, arrangements right now. Hope at least that you have the opportunity to get some stash-busting and UFO-finishing done. Welcome to RUclips!
Thank you so much! I hope you’re adjusting well too with all these university closures. It’s been really odd, but I’m just glad I have a good place to go back to while we’re all in this situation.
Oh my goodness. I related so hard to that part about not knowing how to pronounce "Anachronistic" because you've only ever read it! That feels like 83% of my life! I can't believe this is your first video! This was fantastic! I love how the jacket looked with that skirt! I just loved everything about this! (In case you couldn't tell with my excess of exclamation points ;P )
I’m so glad to know I’m not alone in that! Thank you so much, that’s so sweet of you!!
You are so cute! I love how the bodice turned out! Reminds me of Lizzie's deep green dress from P&P 2005!
Thank you!!! I’m really happy with it. I hadn’t even made that connection yet but oh my goodness you’re completely right 😂
I loved this! The pin hack is genius! I look forward to using it on my next project that needs a seam allowance turned up.
Thank you! I’m so glad you thought so! I definitely like it a lot 😊
Really rocking that Jane cross!
It’s one of my favorite jewelry pieces! I’m seriously thinking of getting another in a different color.
I love seeing more costuming content on RUclips
I’m excited to be making it! I’ve been planning on joining the costube community for a while now, so I’m glad to finally be here!
You are braver than I am, I have been working on my first vid since February...
It’s definitely scary, but I’m telling myself the best thing I can do is start and just go from there!
Superb jacket!! I look forward to many more videos from you as you have the entertaining gift! Your well spoken, fun, and truly enjoyable. Also I feel you losing your mind. It is three months onward from this video and I’m mad as a mercury addled hatter.
Thank you so much! Goodness, has it really been three months? The passage of time really hasn’t made me feel any more sane 😂
I really like your method for pressing up the seam allowance! I tend to just eyeball it and burn my fingers, so marking it with pins is definitely a better way. I shall have to try that.
I’m glad you found it helpful! A lot of people I know also mark it with chalk, but I like the pins because I don’t have to have my hands too close to the iron.
I think RUclips would like you to make more videos as its recommending your videos even though you only done three. It'd be great to see more of your videos. Lovely jacket.
I’m so glad you liked it! I have quite a few videos currently in the editing phase, so a lot more content will be coming soon!
@@ThreadedThistle can't wait to see them. 👍
I think it is absolutely adorable...
Thank you!
Front closing bodices of the 18th Century came into fashion around the 1770s-1780s.
Liked your style for the video and the finished jacket. See you next time!
Thank you!
New subscriber! I love seeing sewing fails on the way to completion! Love the peplum and the sleeves!
I’m so glad to have you here! Thank you so much!
Congratulations for launching your channel. This is very entertaining little video. Fashion fabric is dodgy sometimes and ufo projects are tricky when picking them back up later. Choices made then that would be different in the present. Those little things you can a change when you are ready to unpick. It’s cute and fits you nicely.
Thank you so much! UFOs are ridiculously tricky when picking them back up again! 😂 I have no idea what I had in mind when I started that jacket all those years ago.
I have a similar anachronistic style! love your videos!
I'm so happy that RUclips recommended this video to me! I subscribed within five minutes. You are just lovely. I look forward to seeing your future projects and learning more about you :)
I’m so glad you’re here and that you enjoyed it! 😊
That bodice is CRAZY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Absolute WOW!!!
Thank you so much!
Great video.
Just one remark about the music; you know that Gilbert Dolthalion also uses Winter Chimes from Kevin MacLeod as his channel music. For a moment I thought I opened youtube twice.
This was quite engaging and entertaining! I think you look like a cross between a young Madonna (the pop singer) and my twenty-six year old niece, combined with Keira. 😁 Very cool adaptations with the tiny pins! I'm impressed! You may always do it because it works for you and you're so adept at your way. This is what I've learned about myself and certain of my own quirks that I had developed years ago before RUclips and seeing others'ways of doing things. Although to be honest, I'm probably going to give your pin method a try! I subscribed before five minutes had gone by! 💜 P.S. The history inspired jacket is lovely! You do very fine work!
Thank hi so much! I’ll be honest, that’s a comparison I’ve never gotten before, but I love it 😂 It’s definitely something I’ve gotten good at over the years. I’m so glad you’re here!
Great first video! I'm looking forward to more. Would love to see some historical stuff for beginners. I have just ordered some fabric and sewing essentials so have yet to start my historical sewing journey! I'm so excited
That is so exciting!! You’re going to absolutely love it. There’s a lot to learn, but I really think that’s the fun part. Also it’s really such a great community to be a part of 😊 I’ll definitely add the videos for beginners to my idea list!
maybe random but you kind of remind me of chloe sevigny in the face! also def want a pattern for this 😍
edit: YOUR TURTLE PIN CUSHION
I've been wanting to make something just like this, so I'm so inspired now!
I’m so glad! 😊
This is absolutely beautiful and you are the cutest
Thank you so much!
When I saw how you iron the seam allowances I immediately thought “YES, we like this” (my brain and I, that is). I always dread ironing seam allowances so it’ll be interesting to see how it works when done your way!
I’m glad I could helpful in some way! I hope it works for you! 😊
Yes. It was interesting.
Beautiful! The compleated jacket looks amazing on you! 🙌🙌💕
Thank you so much!
Ahhh this is so cute! I have to start making more historybound pieces for my own wardrobe!
Thank you, love ❤️ I’m so happy that I actually got to jump into it for once!
I’m definitely going to try that pin , fold and press method. I have chalk but I have an unfounded grudge against using it.
I like your pin and iron method ! Thanks!
Your jacket looks so cute! I look forward to seeing more videos in the future!
Thank you! I’m planning to have some more up really soon!
Absolute queen, loved the video! Your pinning method is blowing my mind.
Thank you, love! I’m glad people don’t think I’m absolutely insane for that 😂
Hello ! New subscriber here :) I absolutely love the bodice. This was a very nice first video ! I really enjoyed it and I love your humour too ! Can’t wait to see more of your sewing adventure ! :)
PS : Sorry if my english is not good, I’m French :)
Hi! I’m so glad to have you here, and I’m glad you enjoyed it! There will be plenty more sewing adventures in the future, and I’m incredibly excited to share them! Ton anglais est très bon. C’est beaucoup mieux que mon français 😂 Merci! 😊
Threaded Thistle Thanks ! Your French is very good ! 😊
Only a minute in and I already love your chaotic energy. Will be back with more comments.
The sleeves are so whimsical, the cuffs turned out super clean looking, and the fit overall is great!
Your cat is very cute.
I’m so glad you find it amusing 😂 I’m really happy with how the sleeves turned out, they’re definitely my favorite part! His name is Alexander and he’s adorable! He isn’t adjusting well to all of us being home again though.
The jacket really suits you, and the kitty is gorgeous
Thank you so much! He’s rather pretentious for a kitty, but I adore him.
this was very entertaining and full of good ideas. changing ufo into something else.. i need to try this ! thank you! please continue !
I’m so glad you liked it! It was definitely a fun project! 😊
Not gonna lie, this very reads at 17th century. Like 1680s specifically. I personally love it, like I'd wear it all the time, but that's me and I love the 17th century.
This was great! I like your humor and your “patented” pinning technique! Welcome to RUclips! Consider me a new subscriber!!
I’m so glad you liked it!! You’ll definitely be seeing more of my videos in the future! 😊
Love the jacket! The white shirt/blouse you wore in the intro thoo 😍 Can you make a tutorial for the blouse?
Nice with the red hair.
Thank you!
that pinning technique is awesome and i love your humour!!!
Thank you so much!
Very nice! It’s so cute!
i love this !! and i love the sleeves!
Love this! It's a super cute top! Cant wait to see more from you x
Thank you so much!
I'm doing the exact same thing! I found a mockup for the bodice of an 1780s Italian gown--realizing it fit pretty alright and the fabric was lowkey kinda cute--I decided to transform it into a historybounding top. Was just pondering how to place the boning channels when your video popped up. I'm even adding puffy sleeves to it as well!!
Oh that is so wonderful! I really love the concept and I definitely already want to make another one. It’s a really great way to make use of old UFOs or mockups. I hope it goes well!
Welcome to historical costuming. Great job. Where did you the turtle pin cushion
It’s an antique I got a few years back! I absolutely love it!
This looks class-ay! Loved the vid.
Thank you!
Looking forward to your next video.😊
Thank you! 😊
Ooh! I love your humor and style! I can’t wait to see more from you!
Thank you! I can’t wait to share more of my projects soon!
Awesome video! The jacket is really cute and stylish too. I love the color. Also, say hi to Alex for me!!
Thank you so much, love ❤️ He’s been ignoring me recently, but he definitely says hello back 😂
Oh, I love your sense of humour! And the jacket is lovely :)
Thank you so much! :)
My favorite sheep!!! I love this, it’s so you
I love your top
I plan on making myself a lot of history bounding clothing for my wardrobe now that I'm retired and I can wear whatever I want. I just found you and I'm so excited! You're adorable! Yay, new sub!
I'm new at sewing though and no clothing fabric stores in my area and I don't know what to order for garments :(
I absolutely adore historybounding clothing, it's so much fun! I'm so glad you've found this channel as well! I don't have a lot of fabric stores in my area either, but I've found a lot of great resources for ordering fabric online over the years. Burnley and Trowbridge is my favorite company, but what kind of fabric you're looking for really depends on what it is you're planning on making. My go to is always to do an insane amount of research, but I really enjoy that sort of thing. Best of luck on your sewing adventures!
"I burned my sleeve."
Well, you win some, you lose some...
What an amazing video!!! ❤❤❤ The jacket looks stunning!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Its sooo pretty
Absolutely fabulous! I think I should try making one just like it! I’m working on an outfit currently and have been stressing out over my first pair of stays but this way, I can procrastinate it just a bit longer! Lol!
Btw, how do you do your hair!? Iron or rollers, and what size!?
Oh! As for trim, a very easy thing to add is a lace tucker! American Duchess explains them in their dressmaking book, but if you’re not familiar, it’s simply a strip of lace sewn to a strip of bias tape, then the tape is tucked into the neckline so that the lace looks like an entire trim! Voila!
It was definitely a fun way to skip to skip the undergarments and just get right on to the final project! I really wanted an 18th century style jacket to wear to class, and I’ve made a few pairs of stays, but I’m not actually extra enough to wear them to class just yet 😂
I actually use rag curlers! I used foam rollers for years, but my hair’s been getting a lot longer recently and I’m finding that the smaller curls created by the rag curlers actually hold a lot better for this length.
I absolutely adore the American Duchess guide! A tucker is a really fun idea for this. I’ve been casually trying to figure out how to work 1790s chemisettes into my modern wardrobe, but I haven’t quite figured out how yet 😂
Threaded Thistle I’d love to see a video on how you do the rag curlers if you’re bothered! I’ve done them a few times myself and seen a few tutorials on RUclips, but it seems like there are dozens of methods for using them! And your hair is absolutely amazing, I must try it 🥰
I’ll definitely add it to a list of videos to film! I’m by no means a hair expert, but I’d love to share what I do know!
Did you make the top you are wearing? It’s beautiful!
Love it!! I'm thinking about making something similar sometime this year. (Maybe..hopefully 😅) I was curious if you felt like this type of top would work better in warm or cold weather and if the structure added any support or encouragement of posture? I'm wanting to make a top with some of the benefits of corset/stays without the additional layer
I’m so glad you like it! Weather wise, it all depends on what fabric you use and your personal preferences. Personally, I wouldn’t wear this specific top in hot weather, but I also live somewhere where our normal “hot” weather is over 100 degrees fahrenheit, so I often go for really loose tops from very thin fabric. If you made it entirely from linen though, it would be wonderful for warmer weather! This project in particular does not have enough boning for a noticeable improvement in posture, but if you made a similar design with more boning, perhaps working more off a stays pattern than a jacket pattern, you could potentially achieve that effect!
Awesome video! I can't wait to see what's next!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I need that skirt!!!
It’s a fun vintage skirt I got a while back! I love it!
I love your blouse. Did you make it?? I love that pattern.
Thank you! If you mean the one at the beginning, no I did not, but I do really love it!
Threaded Thistle That was what I referred to. I thought after I posted the comment, “Maybe I should’ve specified the blouse I referred to... Oh well.”
Oh you’re completely fine! I figured that was the one you meant, but I just wanted to clarify! 😊
I loooooooove those sleeves oh my gosh-- if you don't mind do you have any resources or links to how to create that kind of sleeve?
Thank you so much! They're incredibly similar to a style in Simplicity 8506, but if you want to draft your own it's rather simple! It's a pretty basic bishop sleeve pattern, just rather full. I've never used this tutorial, but after a quick look over it seems like a good one:
byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/how-to-hack-any-basic-sleeve-into-a-romantic-billowy-bishop-sleeve
Otherwise, a quick Google or Pinterest search on drafting bishop sleeves brings up tons of resources!
this is great^^ more please!
Thank you so much!
Love this!!!! Now I really want to make one!!!
It was definitely a lot of fun!
PS you can still add trim. Just stitch some into the fashion fabric like an appliqué.
This top is so lovely! May I ask what kind of fabric you used for the fashion side?
It’s a super lightweight worsted wool, and if I had enough to make anything else with it I would in a heartbeat. It’s really beautiful!
😍teach a dress, please!!!!
Its beautiful! I would love to make something similar, did you make your own pattern?
Thank you so much! I did make the final pattern, but it’s just slightly altered from the swallowtail jacket in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection, which is featured in the book Costume Close-up!
Your cat is gorgeous
Did you considering, wearing this in your today rutine?
I’ve actually just casually worn it a few times around the house since making it! I’m definitely planning on making it a regular part of my everyday wardrobe once I head back to school!
@@ThreadedThistle So... I wish you to make this happen in short time. Stay healthy.
Hi, do you have any tips for starting youtube? I love your channel and am a new subscriber xx
Hello!! I’m so glad to hear you like it! Honestly I’m also pretty new at this, but what I’ve been figuring out so far is that a lot of the fun of making videos is that it’s a way to tell a story. Figure out what the story of each project is, and do your best to showcase that in the videos. Also, take a bit of time to learn about things like analytics once you start. Honestly there’s a million things I could say, but in the end I also think each channel is so unique to the individual youtuber that you really have to just figure out what you like best! Some people make more ASMR-y type sewing videos, some people are pure chaotic comedy, and every version is wonderful and valid! Figure out who you are, what your style is, and also know when going in to it what your goals are for your channel. Is this for fun? Is it to connect with the community? Do you want it to be a career someday? Knowing that early will help you stay on track more! In the end though, I think the best advice I can give is really to just start. It took me two years of just thinking about it before I started this channel, and I wish I’d done so earlier! Best of luck, and I’m so glad to have you here! ❤️
@@ThreadedThistle thankyou! I will take this all in to consideration! I am nervois to start and I kinda hate the sound of my own voice haha. Idk...
In the mean time,
I do a blog all about historical sewing, specifically in miniature:
www.theminiaturestudio.blogspot.com
Thanks xx
I am MAKING ONE NOW IDC IF ITS MIDNIGHT
😂 Good luck! I hope it turns out well!
There are faster ways (even using just pins) to make binding / bias tape. :)
Did you make that top? Are the sheer bits lined behind? (I ask because I’ve got a bunch of incredibly sheer fabric and am thinking of doing a shirtwaist. So I’m not sure how to keep the sheer parts from being more revealing than I want them. 😂)
I did not, but I’ve been doing a lot of research recently on one’s like it! The lace isn’t lined behind, but it’s a rather tightly woven lace so unless I wear something pink underneath it the fact that it’s completely sheer isn’t very noticeable. Are you planning on making it for modern wear or for a full historical ensemble? Most women historically would have worn a corset cover/camisole over the top of their corset but underneath the shirtwaist, so the sheer fabric on the shirtwaists wouldn’t be too much of a problem. Wearing a similar sort of camisole underneath would definitely work for modern wear as well, though admittedly I usually don’t, but as I said before I usually don’t have too much of a problem with anything showing through. I’ve never seen one with the sheer bits lined, but I wouldn’t say it doesn’t exist because admittedly I haven’t exactly looked for one 😂 I’m a big believer in the idea that one can never say never and never say always when it comes to historical fashion. If you wanted to make one that’s lined, especially for a historybounding look, I’m certain there’s a way for that to work.
Threaded Thistle fairly historically accurate but for everyday wear. 😂
I may just line the bits that are particularly sheer. But I hadn’t, however, considered a slip or camisole (chemise, chemisette, etc etc). 🤔 Will probably try that. Honestly I should have one or two anyway. Now to see if I can find fabric to make one with or if I have to buy some. 😂
Camisoles (or whatever the era you’re working in decides to call them 😂) can be so beautiful! I’m planning on making a few this summer both for historical use and honestly just to wear as a sort of historybounding top for insanely hot weather. I’ve never worked with it personally so I can’t vouch for it, but a friend of mine just purchased the combed cotton voile from Dharma Trading Company and says it’s nearly identical to a 1910s corset cover she has in her collection.
Also yes, I could definitely still add trim if I wanted to! I honestly think I like this one the way it is though 😂 Perhaps the next one...
A way to keep the fabric looking sheer is to line it with a beige/skin colour fabric instead of the same colour as the fashion fabric
That’s a great idea!
lindo 😍
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Claire after returning to the ‘modern’ after the 1740’s
Hah, is that background supposed to be Edinburgh?
Yes it is 😂
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Look, I LOVE you.
Aww thank you! That’s so sweet.
My dogs name is McTavish :D
Your smile looks like Keira Knightley
It looks a bit Stuart era with the big sleeves. So still history bounding.
It’s does end up looking rather 17th century, doesn’t it? I had that exact same thought! I think it’s fun for historybounding to sort of branch the centuries.
Kinda useless information. There is no explanation of where this project came from, how it was patterned, what you started with, what you re-started with. You even 'forgot to turn on the camera.' Too bad, it could have been a really interesting video.
Please, remove the pins before you sew over them. This will keep you from breaking a pin or your needle and keep them from flying and hitting you in the face of eye. I cringed every time I see someone do this.
You are talking so much
Those sleeves ❤️❤️ do you have a pdf?
Ps you are so brave to not use a thimble. I would go absolutely bananas lol
I don’t, but the pattern is incredibly similar to one in Simplicity 8506. It’s pretty much just a very full bishop sleeve.
I’ve actually been told that a few times 😂 I’ve tried to use a thimble on multiple occasions, but can’t seem to get the hang of it! I think it’s because I’ve been sewing for so long without one. Someday I’m determined to figure it out though!