As a Mennonite who is also very into historical fashion I was so glad to find this video! I love how you made the cape dress look so very Edwardian without compromising the traditional dress. Keep making videos!! You did such a good job!
Love to see a young man sewing. So many think it's just for women, but it's really not. Such a wonderful skill to have. The dress and it's model are lovely! Your sisters are lucky to have you. Keep making videos.
I always get so excited when i see mennonite representation!!!!! My dad was born into a really conservative mennonite community in mexico - they definitely dress differently to the photos you show here, but the historical photos remind me of a picture i have of my great grandparents!! Beautiful work!
I come from a large Mormon family (1 sister, 7 brothers) - and while Mormon's aren't nearly so conservative as Mennonites they're still technically plain folk. My friend, I can relate. I love that you're helping your sisters out and making them dresses. That's so sweet of you. (also, I love that you name your sewing machines.
You are remarkably skilled in technique, skill, and eye. Your sense of humor had me chuckling along and I was absolutely won over at your hatred for both synthetics and the sound of electric mechanics. Production and editing also top notch. Loved the video from start to finish and I will anxiously await more. Keep up the good work!
What a beautiful dress (and sister)! I have been sewing since my grandmother put a needle into my hands at age three, so I’ve been sewing over 50 years now. I have a Singer red eye treadle machine very similar to yours that was passed down to me from my great great grandmother, who bought it new in 1901.
The colors together are marvellous. I also love how elegant it looks and how with just a few props/accessories it really does look like an Edwardian Walking Suit. Mennonite chic ftw!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I was born Mennonite and have only recently gotten interested in what my ancestors would have worn in the 1730s to 1740s... as that was when my father’s side immigrated to America. I currently live in Williamsburg Virginia which is full of opportunities for historical re-enactors.
I am extremely impressed with your sewing abilities. Your directions are so easy to understand BUT your sewing is way beyond my abilities. Thank you for the places to go and at least try.
I’ve been watching historical sewing videos and you popped up! I very much enjoyed your video style and your mastery of the sewing machine! What a beautiful dress and sister. The quality of that gown (in spite of the poly blend) is just amazing!
There are different "sects" of Mennonite also, who have different styles...such as women wearing black caps & scarfs. Then there are those where the women wear white caps. Also there is the Mennonite church that the women dress just like anyone else in the country & you wouldn't know they were Mennonite unless they told you.
Yup! My grandfather was born into a Mennonite family in Lancaster Co., PA. I have plenty of family who dress in the conservative fashion, but others don't.
I come from a Mennonite family and go to a Mennonite church and unless you knew me and my family you’d never know, my church isn’t very traditional as far as dress. I do see some wearing more traditional Mennonite clothing at church but majority dress causal and the majority of society. Most friends of mine as well are also Mennonite but again you wouldn’t know unless they mentioned it themselves because they don’t dress traditional.
Yay for Ms. Joan Fry and her work on the closed captions, im so thankful for them!! Anytime newer videos already have CCs it just makes my day. Here they've made an already awesome video even better! ✨
I absolutely LOVE the dresses you make. My daughter loves very modest dresses I wish I could recreate them for her. My red eye singer is named Lucy. I name all of my vintage machines.
The dress is almost as lovely as your sister. I enjoyed your vid very much, the best part is the clowning at the end, weird the still shots, because you can see how much your sister and you love each other and how much your making the dress means and how much she enjoys and appreciates your attention and bespoke dress. WELL DONE YOU! I am now a fan Edward, and will be looking for that book, as I begin my sewing adventures
Ah yes, my overlocker (serger) makes the same 'trying to eat you' noise. So lovely(!). PS I pronounce it moe-DEEST. My mother who actually studied french says moh-DEEST with a short oh sound.
Hello! Native French speaker here: your mother is right: short "o" sound, but also - and I'd say most importantly - short "eee" sound as well as not pronouncing the final "e" letter.
What beautiful hand stitching you do. That herringbone hemming is nothing short of perfection. A garment to be proud of , most pleasing result. Keep up the excellent standard you have set yourself. Blessings will flow from that because it is the gifts in your own hands . Well done.
So glad i found this video. I am a mennonite and am very into historical fashion but i had never even thought to look into historic mennonite fashion. Im going to have to look into it
What a beautiful dress and pedicoat . You were meticulous in the cutting out and making up . Your sister looks so beautiful modelling it , you must be thrilled.
Just wanted to say what a fantastic project! It's nice to see more men doing historical costuming! I work in museums and have made a lot of period costume (Roman through to Victorian!) for my friends and colleagues and am attempting to learn enough tailoring to have an everyday historybounding wardrobe of my own - unfortunately the patterns are harder to come by and the tailoring techniques I find much more challenging! My husband is a vicar so I might be attempting cassocks and vestments during this current time of isolation.... Your attention to detail is beautiful to see and the care and passion is really inspiring and I hope to see more in the future! Your video editing and commentary are on point too! Bravo!
Absolutely gorgeous! I was unaware that Mennonites could wear the added color, etc, but it looks incredible on her! She's fortunate to have her own designer/creator/sewist! She is truly lovely & you can tell she is delighted.
Mennonites are quite diverse and there are many different kinds. They each have different rules on the way they dress. So some would be allowed and some wouldn’t be allowed to incorporate two fabrics of different colors into the same dress
@@EdwardianTailorI knew there were different groups & I've always loved modest dress. I'm a Secular Discalced (the religious, I.e. monks & nuns), male & female, wear sandals) Carmelite & only wear dresses & skirts. I do my best to find long sleeves & long hems. I'm at the point where I'm seriously considering making all my clothes. I prefer dresses as some skirts give me backache. (Nasty arthritis, a side effect of the Fall...) I would love to learn more about tailoring & have purchased the Keystone book & another in the same vein. (Can't recall its name...) Hoping the world regains its mind, SOON! We can't even buy salt! God keep you safe & healthy. Addendum: Would you add titles and or links to patterns, etc.?? Also, what happens to the ink? Does heat set it or erase it?
Just found your Channel. Beautiful dress. How lucky the young ladies to have such a talented brother. Please, more dresses and sewing patterns. God Bless.
Your second prononciation was the closest if what I think is right and the word comes from the French modiste... Love what you are doing. Your sisters are very lucky to have you! Keep up the great work!
Oh, how I loved the beautiful gown. You make it look easy but I know it is your pure talent that brings this gown to life. I think your sister revealed the dress beautifully. Her inner modist beauty radiates out animating the dress into its full potential. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, but a small pushback on the talent subject. Sewing is a skill that’s developed not a talent 😉 It’s attainable by anyone who will take the hours and time to practice. I just happen to have spent 5 years practicing and have developed quickly because of it.
Totally agree with about tracing your patterns. It does take time, but as you say, it preserves your original patterns. Like you, I also like sewing historical garments, and have collected heaps of historical patterns. I love the fact that you use a historical sewing machine, but finish your edges with a modern serger. Happy sewing.
You have a gift from God in the way you instruct. Your sewing skill looks like years and years of love!!! Can't wait to see your next video! Please teach us how to make a wool Edwardian long skirt. One that would be flattering on a size 10-12 girl. By the way. That's the most beautiful sewing machine I've ever seen! Your filming, editing and music was perfect! I found u by searching Edwardian skirt:) Ephesians 3:20-21
When you were first describing the patterns I wasn't sure about the end result. I was absolutely wrong. The dress is gorgeous! You had my sub at "hello peasants"
The dress turned out beautifully. I love the fact that it's both modest and fashionable. Your sister looks very happy with the outcome too. Love the butter knife fabric weights!🍴🥄🍴🥄🍴😉
I love that you made your sister a gown. Lovely! And the gown its self is lovely too... also you are making me want to get my treadle machine working. :D
I discovered you during #CoCoVid (loved your live about Mennonite Fashion through the ages) and I’m now binge watching the rest of your content. Beautiful work! I love that the gathers at the cape neckline really emulate that classic Edwardian pigeon breasted silhouette, very clever. The color combination is also just *chef’s kiss* STUNNING.
I'm not a mennonite but I am a Christian who also only wears skirts/dresses and love the late Victorian and edwardian styles because they are already so modest
Its such a blessing to find someone that loves the history as well as the appropriate style...you are not alone in that but I would say you have a way about you that brings a person in to your space of time and makes it look as if anyone could make what ever it is you are making...enjoyed this ...keep up your passion...
@@EdwardianTailor family history has my fathers family going back to 1500 Switzerland and being Mennonite they left for Germany and on to America (do not know dates or time ) by that time we were Americans...its a pleasure to know family can talk over how to work things out... You do help me know i can make anything I put my mine to.
My wife and I both have vintage Singer sewing machines - my wife's machine is from the 1950s, so as it is a "Singer" from the 1950s we call her Doris after another famous "singer" from the '50s! Great tips on caring for your patterns (using the interfacing - I've never used modern interfacing, but this is a great use for it and a great way to preserve the original patterns). And the method for permanent pleating with vinegar - thank you so much, my wife and I will certainly try that. Our interest is in fashions from the 1910s and 20s - rather than Edwardian (1901 - 1909), but there's often a lot of pleating in women's fashion then also. In the past it was possible to send things away for permanent pleating, but it is getting very difficult to find people who can still do this. I must say it's a little strange seeing you use the vintage Singer with all the over-locked edges. And also seeing short sleeves such as these on an Edwardian inspired dress seems rather odd, but as it is for your sister and to her requirements I suppose needs must. It does look a little like a 1930s dress from the waist up and Edwardian from the waist down. But I guess with out period under garments such as corsets it would be difficult to acheive a true Edwardian silhouette. I'm very impressed to see someone else who takes the time to press everything as you go - keep it up. You might benefit in some wooden paddles to press against things (after you have pressed them with the iron and steam) - It really can help (although I'm not sure how much on synthetics or blends). And a tailor's ham might also be a great help both for pressing and to help in sewing. I'd also suggest you get a few pieces of think cotton wadding to help with the pressing at the hems, seams and in your pleating - artfully placed under and around things you can avoid pressing in the lines of hems etc that may show from underneath. I'm a musician specialising in 1920s music and really appreciated some background music that is appropriate for the period of your work. I wish some of the others who do similar work to yours (often wonderful videos except for the music) would think more about the music they choose for their videos. Thank you. And keep up the good work this really a great video. I look forward to your next projects. Best wishes from New Zealand
Your Sister is beautiful..The dress is gorgeous & Your sister glows - I Adore the style entirely & the skirt is flattering, modest & Unique. A flowing heather grey - deeply hooded cape would be a lovely gift to wear with her dress this fall. { hint - Hint} .. Thank you for sharing this with us.. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for the future.
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Really enjoyed the video. Thank you for making it. Consuelo is a beautiful machine with an appreciative owner. It appears your lovely project has made it's recipient quite happy, that always does the soul well for a creator. It is a gift to be able to use our gifts and passions to do something that brings happiness to our loved ones. Your sister seems to either be a wonderful actress or really enjoy having a fun new dress her brother made especially for her. The RUclips algorithm may have realized I follow several Historical Costumers for sewing and history and several Mennonite moms for other things and you magically appeared. My minor obsession with Singer treadle machines may have been a bonus. Love this video, looking forward to other videos in future. Consuelo cameos appreciated.
You had me at "hello peasants" 😆
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The gown was wonderful example of how a dress can be simple and modest, and absolutely lovely. The dress and your sister were a beautiful pairing.
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As a Mennonite who is also very into historical fashion I was so glad to find this video! I love how you made the cape dress look so very Edwardian without compromising the traditional dress. Keep making videos!! You did such a good job!
Love to see a young man sewing. So many think it's just for women, but it's really not. Such a wonderful skill to have. The dress and it's model are lovely! Your sisters are lucky to have you. Keep making videos.
I always get so excited when i see mennonite representation!!!!! My dad was born into a really conservative mennonite community in mexico - they definitely dress differently to the photos you show here, but the historical photos remind me of a picture i have of my great grandparents!! Beautiful work!
I come from a large Mormon family (1 sister, 7 brothers) - and while Mormon's aren't nearly so conservative as Mennonites they're still technically plain folk. My friend, I can relate. I love that you're helping your sisters out and making them dresses. That's so sweet of you.
(also, I love that you name your sewing machines.
I want more Mennonite fashion history please. I never knew that it was something that I should know.🤚
You are remarkably skilled in technique, skill, and eye. Your sense of humor had me chuckling along and I was absolutely won over at your hatred for both synthetics and the sound of electric mechanics. Production and editing also top notch. Loved the video from start to finish and I will anxiously await more. Keep up the good work!
What a beautiful dress (and sister)! I have been sewing since my grandmother put a needle into my hands at age three, so I’ve been sewing over 50 years now. I have a Singer red eye treadle machine very similar to yours that was passed down to me from my great great grandmother, who bought it new in 1901.
Oh you lucky person.
The colors together are marvellous. I also love how elegant it looks and how with just a few props/accessories it really does look like an Edwardian Walking Suit. Mennonite chic ftw!
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I was born Mennonite and have only recently gotten interested in what my ancestors would have worn in the 1730s to 1740s... as that was when my father’s side immigrated to America. I currently live in Williamsburg Virginia which is full of opportunities for historical re-enactors.
I am extremely impressed with your sewing abilities. Your directions are so easy to understand BUT your sewing is way beyond my abilities. Thank you for the places to go and at least try.
Pingpong table as a cutting table?! EXCELLENT IDEA!
I’ve been watching historical sewing videos and you popped up! I very much enjoyed your video style and your mastery of the sewing machine! What a beautiful dress and sister. The quality of that gown (in spite of the poly blend) is just amazing!
How does this not have a million views??? Outstanding work.
There are different "sects" of Mennonite also, who have different styles...such as women wearing black caps & scarfs. Then there are those where the women wear white caps. Also there is the Mennonite church that the women dress just like anyone else in the country & you wouldn't know they were Mennonite unless they told you.
Yup! My grandfather was born into a Mennonite family in Lancaster Co., PA. I have plenty of family who dress in the conservative fashion, but others don't.
I come from a Mennonite family and go to a Mennonite church and unless you knew me and my family you’d never know, my church isn’t very traditional as far as dress. I do see some wearing more traditional Mennonite clothing at church but majority dress causal and the majority of society. Most friends of mine as well are also Mennonite but again you wouldn’t know unless they mentioned it themselves because they don’t dress traditional.
Yes make some more. Love seeing a young man sew I taught my husband. Very well done. She looks like she is happy
Yay for Ms. Joan Fry and her work on the closed captions, im so thankful for them!! Anytime newer videos already have CCs it just makes my day. Here they've made an already awesome video even better! ✨
I absolutely LOVE the dresses you make. My daughter loves very modest dresses I wish I could recreate them for her.
My red eye singer is named Lucy. I name all of my vintage machines.
The dress is almost as lovely as your sister. I enjoyed your vid very much, the best part is the clowning at the end, weird the still shots, because you can see how much your sister and you love each other and how much your making the dress means and how much she enjoys and appreciates your attention and bespoke dress. WELL DONE YOU! I am now a fan Edward, and will be looking for that book, as I begin my sewing adventures
So happy to see another peasant sewing their heart out on a singer treadle machine. 💙💚💜
The Red Eye treadle caught my attention. “Hello peasants” hooked me. Thanks for the laughs and the lovely and oh so detailed tutorial.
This dress is stunningly gorgeous! Your sisters are so very lucky to have you make them such beautiful, beautiful dresses!!!
Ah yes, my overlocker (serger) makes the same 'trying to eat you' noise. So lovely(!).
PS I pronounce it moe-DEEST. My mother who actually studied french says moh-DEEST with a short oh sound.
Hello! Native French speaker here: your mother is right: short "o" sound, but also - and I'd say most importantly - short "eee" sound as well as not pronouncing the final "e" letter.
What beautiful hand stitching you do. That herringbone hemming is nothing short of perfection. A garment to be proud of , most pleasing result. Keep up the excellent standard you have set yourself. Blessings will flow from that because it is the gifts in your own hands . Well done.
I'm very impressed with both the dress and the editing in your first video!!!
Soothing dulcet tones punctuated by the screams of your Bernia 😂 the dress turned out fabulous!
Lol, your butter knife pattern weights. Still better than my sister’s cactus, but still...
I love the idea of cactuses though!
So glad i found this video. I am a mennonite and am very into historical fashion but i had never even thought to look into historic mennonite fashion. Im going to have to look into it
Beautiful dress and excellent presentation! You are truly gifted. 🙌🏾🧵🧷
YOUR SISTER ARE LUCKY HAVING AMAZING BROTHER THAT SEWS SO WELL.GOD BLESS YOU.X
Your sisters twirls were def a seal of approval 🌼🌸🌼
I loved the catch stitch!
What a lovely model your sister makes in this video!!
Beautiful job and lovely model! Dress looks stunning on her and very comfortable!
I love how clear your directions are and pleasant voice!
Looks fabulous and your Sister sure looks like she’s enjoying wearing it...thanks for sharing the project...🇦🇺
Well done! You should definitely make a tailor's ham. So much easier to press the sleeves.
Man do I love the sound of a treadle machine
aah, your finished project came out wonderfully! your sisters cardigan is also beautiful! :)
It came out beautifully. I'm sure your sister is loves the dress; and loves you for the effort you put into making it for her.
This was delightful!! I hope you make more historical Mennonite dresses. I love how oddly niche it is
I am muslim and a dress like this would blend in nicely in my wardrobe! Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful dress and pedicoat . You were meticulous in the cutting out and making up . Your sister looks so beautiful modelling it , you must be thrilled.
Whaou this dress is amazing great inspiration for Edwardian/belle époque style ! The color choice of grey dress and red pleats is just... *Chef kiss*
Its beautiful! The pop of burgundy is stunning
Just wanted to say what a fantastic project! It's nice to see more men doing historical costuming! I work in museums and have made a lot of period costume (Roman through to Victorian!) for my friends and colleagues and am attempting to learn enough tailoring to have an everyday historybounding wardrobe of my own - unfortunately the patterns are harder to come by and the tailoring techniques I find much more challenging! My husband is a vicar so I might be attempting cassocks and vestments during this current time of isolation....
Your attention to detail is beautiful to see and the care and passion is really inspiring and I hope to see more in the future! Your video editing and commentary are on point too! Bravo!
Love that you sew for your sisters! Glad I stumbled upon your channel! A different point of view is always enjoyable. 😍
Absolutely gorgeous! I was unaware that Mennonites could wear the added color, etc, but it looks incredible on her! She's fortunate to have her own designer/creator/sewist! She is truly lovely & you can tell she is delighted.
Mennonites are quite diverse and there are many different kinds. They each have different rules on the way they dress. So some would be allowed and some wouldn’t be allowed to incorporate two fabrics of different colors into the same dress
@@EdwardianTailorI knew there were different groups & I've always loved modest dress. I'm a Secular Discalced (the religious, I.e. monks & nuns), male & female, wear sandals) Carmelite & only wear dresses & skirts. I do my best to find long sleeves & long hems. I'm at the point where I'm seriously considering making all my clothes.
I prefer dresses as some skirts give me backache. (Nasty arthritis, a side effect of the Fall...)
I would love to learn more about tailoring & have purchased the Keystone book & another in the same vein. (Can't recall its name...)
Hoping the world regains its mind, SOON! We can't even buy salt!
God keep you safe & healthy.
Addendum: Would you add titles and or links to patterns, etc.?? Also, what happens to the ink? Does heat set it or erase it?
Just found your Channel. Beautiful dress. How lucky the young ladies to have such a talented brother. Please, more dresses and sewing patterns. God Bless.
So good!! I would love to see more sewing videos and a tour of your work area. Thank You for filming this.
Absolutely fabulous! All of it, beautiful
Your second prononciation was the closest if what I think is right and the word comes from the French modiste... Love what you are doing. Your sisters are very lucky to have you! Keep up the great work!
Oh, how I loved the beautiful gown. You make it look easy but I know it is your pure talent that brings this gown to life. I think your sister revealed the dress beautifully. Her inner modist beauty radiates out animating the dress into its full potential. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, but a small pushback on the talent subject. Sewing is a skill that’s developed not a talent 😉 It’s attainable by anyone who will take the hours and time to practice. I just happen to have spent 5 years practicing and have developed quickly because of it.
I am so happy RUclips suggested this to me!
You definitely have talent! Awesome work! 😊👍🏾
You are my new obsession. I thoroughly enjoyed this video!!
This dress is so beautiful in it’s simplicity. Great first video!
What a wonderful video! I really enjoyed learning about Mennonite fashion. The historical influences are so interesting!
Your sisters are some lucky girls to have brother that makes such lovely outfits!
The dress is amazing and your sister is breath taking
Totally agree with about tracing your patterns. It does take time, but as you say, it preserves your original patterns.
Like you, I also like sewing historical garments, and have collected heaps of historical patterns.
I love the fact that you use a historical sewing machine, but finish your edges with a modern serger.
Happy sewing.
I think the front of the bodice is my favorite part. very beautiful
You have a gift from God in the way you instruct.
Your sewing skill looks like years and years of love!!!
Can't wait to see your next video!
Please teach us how to make a wool Edwardian long skirt. One that would be flattering on a size 10-12 girl.
By the way. That's the most beautiful sewing machine I've ever seen!
Your filming, editing and music was perfect!
I found u by searching Edwardian skirt:)
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When you were first describing the patterns I wasn't sure about the end result. I was absolutely wrong. The dress is gorgeous! You had my sub at "hello peasants"
So pretty! I learned a lot of great techniques in your video. Thank you. Your sister looks lovely!
I think i'm in love 😍
Yes make more videos like this please!
The dress turned out beautifully. I love the fact that it's both modest and fashionable. Your sister looks very happy with the outcome too. Love the butter knife fabric weights!🍴🥄🍴🥄🍴😉
I'm not a Mennonite, but my church has modesty standarns, and I appreciate this video very much
I love that you made your sister a gown. Lovely! And the gown its self is lovely too... also you are making me want to get my treadle machine working. :D
Go for it! Treadles are awesome
Your sisters are lucky to have your talents
I loved this video! I have a Singer red eye treadle too that is a joy to sew on.
What a beautiful young lady! Yes, I loved your dress. It’s beautiful!
I discovered you during #CoCoVid (loved your live about Mennonite Fashion through the ages) and I’m now binge watching the rest of your content. Beautiful work! I love that the gathers at the cape neckline really emulate that classic Edwardian pigeon breasted silhouette, very clever. The color combination is also just *chef’s kiss* STUNNING.
Such a nice design! It shows so well that a modest design can be really interesting.
Excellent hand skills, so good to see someone take such care with their work.
I'm not a mennonite but I am a Christian who also only wears skirts/dresses and love the late Victorian and edwardian styles because they are already so modest
Its such a blessing to find someone that loves the history as well as the appropriate style...you are not alone in that but I would say you have a way about you that brings a person in to your space of time and makes it look as if anyone could make what ever it is you are making...enjoyed this ...keep up your passion...
Thank you, that is so encouraging. I want to make people feel like they can make stuff like this!
@@EdwardianTailor family history has my fathers family going back to 1500 Switzerland and being Mennonite they left for Germany and on to America (do not know dates or time ) by that time we were Americans...its a pleasure to know family can talk over how to work things out...
You do help me know i can make anything I put my mine to.
That's so sweet you sew for your sisters :)
My wife and I both have vintage Singer sewing machines - my wife's machine is from the 1950s, so as it is a "Singer" from the 1950s we call her Doris after another famous "singer" from the '50s!
Great tips on caring for your patterns (using the interfacing - I've never used modern interfacing, but this is a great use for it and a great way to preserve the original patterns).
And the method for permanent pleating with vinegar - thank you so much, my wife and I will certainly try that. Our interest is in fashions from the 1910s and 20s - rather than Edwardian (1901 - 1909), but there's often a lot of pleating in women's fashion then also. In the past it was possible to send things away for permanent pleating, but it is getting very difficult to find people who can still do this.
I must say it's a little strange seeing you use the vintage Singer with all the over-locked edges. And also seeing short sleeves such as these on an Edwardian inspired dress seems rather odd, but as it is for your sister and to her requirements I suppose needs must. It does look a little like a 1930s dress from the waist up and Edwardian from the waist down. But I guess with out period under garments such as corsets it would be difficult to acheive a true Edwardian silhouette.
I'm very impressed to see someone else who takes the time to press everything as you go - keep it up. You might benefit in some wooden paddles to press against things (after you have pressed them with the iron and steam) - It really can help (although I'm not sure how much on synthetics or blends). And a tailor's ham might also be a great help both for pressing and to help in sewing. I'd also suggest you get a few pieces of think cotton wadding to help with the pressing at the hems, seams and in your pleating - artfully placed under and around things you can avoid pressing in the lines of hems etc that may show from underneath.
I'm a musician specialising in 1920s music and really appreciated some background music that is appropriate for the period of your work. I wish some of the others who do similar work to yours (often wonderful videos except for the music) would think more about the music they choose for their videos. Thank you.
And keep up the good work this really a great video. I look forward to your next projects. Best wishes from New Zealand
1920sman thank you for the advice and encouragement!
A really helpful and pleasing video. Thank you. I learned heaps and thanks for sharing your resources.
I love your videos !! You are a breath of fresh air !! Keep going.Much love from Bulgaria xx
I can't tell you how happy I am that you had captions! The dress looks lovely and you do a wonderful job narrating! Thanks for sharing this video
Beautiful job! And you sister looks so happy in her new dress. Thank you for all the references.
I stumbled onto your channel today. Wow. I love your sewing machine. Great video. Will be watching more.
I love this idea! I think it's so sweet that you make dresses for your sisters! I'd also love to see you sew historical men's fashion as well!
I’ve done only a tiny bit of men’s and probably won’t do very much. But I take on some small projects for myself every once in a blue moon
wonderful way to show love for your sisters
It looks great! I love it! And it looks like your sister does too!
Gasp, it turned out so pretty!! I imagine getting a lovely bespoke frock made by a loved one must be one of the best possible gifts there are 😊
I have the Edwardian Modiste and Im so intimidated by the patterns! Hats off to you for just doing it :)
It’s now obvious I need a younger brother to sew with me. The one I have would never! My older one absolutely would but he’s 5 hours away.
Fabulous! Looking forward to more.
Your Sister is beautiful..The dress is gorgeous & Your sister glows - I Adore the style entirely & the skirt is flattering, modest & Unique. A flowing heather grey - deeply hooded cape would be a lovely gift to wear with her dress this fall. { hint - Hint} .. Thank you for sharing this with us.. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for the future.
Absolutely loved your video and especially the dress! Beautifully modest.
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Wow. I've been sewing for 30 years... I need lessons from you...!!!
I agree about natural fabrics being better, even if we do have to iron them. It is nice to wear fabric that can breathe.
Really enjoyed the video. Thank you for making it. Consuelo is a beautiful machine with an appreciative owner. It appears your lovely project has made it's recipient quite happy, that always does the soul well for a creator. It is a gift to be able to use our gifts and passions to do something that brings happiness to our loved ones. Your sister seems to either be a wonderful actress or really enjoy having a fun new dress her brother made especially for her.
The RUclips algorithm may have realized I follow several Historical Costumers for sewing and history and several Mennonite moms for other things and you magically appeared. My minor obsession with Singer treadle machines may have been a bonus. Love this video, looking forward to other videos in future. Consuelo cameos appreciated.
Beautiful work!! I loved every minute of your video. Thank you for sharing your sewing with me and your sister looks amazing!
Wonderful video. long sleeves for winter would have been perfect :)