Learning Tailoring Techniques on my 1890's Waistcoat
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
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This week I started the long road to learning tailoring. I am still working on my 1890's vest and have tackled almost all of the tailoring aspects of the job! It was an interesting learning experience and I'm so glad that I started with this Black Snail Patterns 1890's Waistcoat pattern! It has enough tailoring to get your feet wet, but not so much that you drown in the process.
I hope you enjoy!
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I cannot tell you how many times I've said "I think I've just had an apostrophe" and no one gets the joke. So this made me exceptionally happy.
Also:
“I put it to sleep so it could think about what it’s done.” 😂😂😂
You gotta do that sometimes
I’m waiting to hear what it has to say for itself
Sorta like a toddler!
Hello! My name is Gwen and I'm a long-time lurker here. I'm from Canada but currently live alone in Ireland because I was here for school and got stuck in the lockdown. I've decided to finally introduce myself because I've been replaying your vlogs like crazy just to have background noise, so I can pretend that I'm not alone.
The weather here in western Ireland has also been really weird! The 7 weeks of full lockdown, it was sunny all day everyday, which is super weird for Ireland any time of the year, but even weirder for March, April, and early May. As soon as restrictions eased this past Monday, bam! Rain. And today it's sunny again, but the wind is insane!! The poor tree outside my window keeps losing leaves and branches.
As for how I'm coping, most of the time I'm okay. If I'm doing something, like sewing or beading or packing for my move in two weeks, everything is good. When I'm not doing anything though, that's when the existential dread hits, and I start spiralling because of all the unknowns and I start regretting ever deciding to do an MA abroad, and next thing you know, I'm crying so much, my couch has salt stains on it. But most of the time, things are okay.
Um. Yeah that was a lot. Sorry! Anyways, I'm here, I've been here, and I love your videos. They're really comforting and make it feel like I have a friend in the room with me. Thank you!! 💙
Good morning sunshine glad to see you are ok. Quilting odd dress fabric, making a dress for a friend. Been sewing for 40 years now.nice to see others sewing.
Size 8 "Sharp" needles are my preferred favorite.
Horsehair darts- I learned a completely different method. Sew the garment dart as normal and press well; then, lap and x-stitch together the edges of the canvas then cover that edge with India tape.
(Our High School senior year textiles project was a hand tailored jacket, 32yrs ago)
Hi, I am Jenn and I am an American living in Norway for the last 13 years. I used to make a lot of historical costumes but stopped due to life getting in the way. I have been making sci-fi costumes for the last few years and am currently working on a new Star Wars costume. I am honestly wondering what a Darth Vadar would look like nice 1880s silhouette... That's totally a reasonable idea, right?
I am loving this vest series! Sorry about the welt purgatory, but I agree they are the WORST ever. I hate them.
Totally reasonable idea!
On a second note, I just recently got a Vintage Strommen Bruk Hamar Sewing Box, but I haven't been able to find out any history of them or the company. They were made in Norway - you don't happen to know anything about them, do you?
Swimming in a Sea of Estrogen let me do some searching and see what I can find. Often times finding info on older companies requires being able to search in Norwegian to do it.
Darth Vader via 1880s -- sounds like a good idea to me. Have you seen Rachel Maksy's channel? She did Princess Leia via 1800s.
Swimming in a Sea of Estrogen I've put out some feelers to get the information and double check what I found.
@@jenninstitches Thank you!
I've been here for a while and even talked to you a few times but I've never really introduced myself.
I'm a stay-at-home, homeschooling Minnesota mother (born in CA) of a now 8 year old girl. I got into loom knitting and sewing when I was pregnant because I really wanted to be able to make things for my baby. I haven't taken my skill level very far, due in part to raising my daughter. I have made us both some outfits for Renaissance Festival and other historical-ish events. And I also create my own Halloween outfits with whatever clothing and accessories I have around the house.
Currently we are remodeling our house so we can move. We are looking to buy a large plot of land to build a new house. We also like to travel and are talking about getting an RV.
This fall I will be going back to college (3rd time's the charm) but instead of attempting computer related programs, I will be majoring in Anthropology and History and also going for a certificate in Geoarcheology.
Thank you and the other cos-tubers for taking part in helping me realize/remember that I am and always have been in love with history.
I’m watching this not sewing but crocheting a summer jumper - I feel like such a rebel 🤣 I live in Germany and a sparsely affected area at that so we never went into full lockdown/quarantine, just a lot of social distancing, home office, protective measures in shops etc. The numbers looked good enough that they started to carefully take back some measures, allowed more shops to open, limited numbers of sit down guests at restaurants, church services with people sitting far apart and so on. It’s not going terrible but there are als the first few negative examples, so we’ll see how it’ll pan out. I still worked most of the time and we’re prepping the library for a very limited reopening. It’ll be a big help for the students if it works as there are rather tight limits on what we could provide for them over the last two months, but as everything right now, it is a wait and see game.
My mental health is finally adjusting to the new normal and I’m finding my productivity again, which makes me super happy. I was getting annoyed with myself, which is never helping. Made a t-shirt dress that only needs hemming and am planning some cute summer clothes for my goddaughter who just had a growth spurt, much to her mother’s joy - she’s missing the flea markets to shop for the next sizes up.
I also fell down the Marble Racing rabbit hole. In fan fiction, we’d call this crack taken seriously and I am all for it! Just great fun and an awesome distraction. Take care!
I'm finally almost "done" with my sewing room! I'll actually have space to do things! I'm so excited. All I really have left to do is put the rug in and start moving painting and sewing supplies over. My dad is still in "make cutting table" mode 'cause he's been thinking of space saving tables he could make and has /maybe/ decided on one. He also agreed to bring me a giant piece of cardboard from work so I can make my pattern grid for my 1951 patterns. I haven't decided exactly what to do first though. I might alter a dress I have first so I can practice using my old lady sewing machine without adding too much cutting anxiety.
I also found out that my La Mode Illustree book was defiled by the previous owner. in the 1860's section, a whole page of evening gowns was ripped out, and they cut a picture out of one of the other pages. So I had a brief period today where I was seething. But then I calmed down because my rabbit hates when people are angry in the house.
I usually watch RUclips on my TV. I love period clothing and wish I had the means to do what you do. I can sew but I am very much a beginner. I don't have the money or the room to sew regularly. It has been so long since I used my machine that I have forgotten most of the basics. I am living vicariously through you by watching you sew. I like your rambly style of blog keep it up!
New here! I'm crocheting. I can't watch crochet videos WHILE I crochet, and I stumbled across the historical costumers here on RUclips. I don't sew but I love watching you all work and your beautiful completed projects. No desire to sew myself, but I am feeling the urge to find some vintage lace crochet shawl patterns......
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Have a look at ‘Industrial knits’. She knits trims for her sewing projects. You might be inspired.
That Mr. Smee and Captian Hook quote was everything!
@ 0:30- “Well that must hurt”..... I love that you have so many movie references. Thank you.
The colour of your waitscoat fabric is the yummiest ever! Plummy goodness.
I highly prefer the thin, short needle. After watching Abby's video about needles, I started to actually pay attention to what I like and what works best. My favorite needles are some of my grandmother's. She had a tiny box with all those paper packages of needles like those you have. I love them so much.
I had the same kind of conversation with my elderly, at risk parents. They are “trying” to be careful, but very tired of the isolation, and intend to go to church AND sing (very dangerous) on May 31. Sigh, I can’t make their choices for them. Totally understand your issue with mom!
Tell them about the choir in my county where one person spread it to about 30 out of 60 people in one practice
Maybe show them that news story about that choir and why everyone got Covid19 b/c 6ft distancing is out the door b/c your exhale goes farther, way farther.
The model is looking so lovely in the finished vest. So encouraging as the struggles and joy are real..
I think there are about 3 other people in the world that would quote Hook like that. No one ever “gets” my references. That was awesome!
Hi! I'm personally glad you are hunkering down and waiting it out. I am too, as I catch everything and it takes me forever to recover from the simplest cold. Fortunately, I'm retired and my husband is in tech so his company are all working from home. Our state is almost fully open again, even though our curve hasn't flattened yet. But, I'm getting a lot done in the way of cooking, cleaning and getting the vegetable garden in. It's my first time in this house so lots of work required.
My sewing is hanging over the back of an upholstered chair (with a fairly tall back) so reducing the looking down.
Stay safe.
I’m so glad that you are exploring tailoring because I’m going to at some point make a tailored Victorian inspired blazer... In which I will involve horsehair canvas and all of the things... The jacket is practically the equivalent of the other Costubers making their dream Worth gown.
I would say "make plenty of time. This process is slow and deliberate." :-)
Costuming Drama Oh yes. It’ll be a while until I’d be able to work on it... Let alone all of mock ups I’ll need to do since I’m learning tailoring for the first time.
Your comment about the dishes got me. Three adults who now eat three meals a day at home.... we used to run the dish washer twice a week and now it’s nearly everyday... and when we empty it it’s nearly full AGAIN. It’s the little things that really get us I think.
Your video was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
I'm Jessica. I love creating vintage-inspired jewelry. I love watching sewing videos because your materials are a lot easier to see and seeing fabric slowly transform into something beautiful is such a joy.
Super excited right now!! Getting a breast reduction in less than an hour! My life is going to change so much!!
I’m a little late, hope your surgery went well ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Went amazingly!! I'm healed up and in a few months I'm getting a tattoo on my scars.
Hello Nicole I am William and I am a theatrical costume designer and college professor from Arkansas. I am glad that I have gotten to watch your adventures and hauls and book reviews.
Thank you
I love you and your honesty. I’m chill. Adopted a rescue bully Pitt bull mix two days into the pandemic. LOL. Restructuring my corporation to handle more sustainable textiles and enjoy all of you videos. I am ironing yards and arms of linen and hemp. Go
Training the dog and reconditioning him from an abused poor three year old to a loving happy camper has taken a good deal of time. The vet is amazed. I need another six months to a year to feel secure in his training. He does best with positive reinforcement.
Speaking of thread conditioner, please use white beeswax. Anything with silicone deteriorates the textiles over time. Just a side bar.
I’m glad I have time to get my act together and excited about the new company structure and better get m but in front of he camera soon.
Hugs girl.
Fleur
I lost my mother April 13, less than a month before Mother's Day. I understand your concerns for your mother's safety completely.
Heya, Zai here! I'm a bit of a new lurker on your channel, and totally inspired by your work. I like to cosplay, crochet, make sushi, and spend way too much time playing games instead of getting anything done. Right now I'm fully in the midst of a crocheted ballgown, which is a fantastic way to pass all this stay at home time that the virus has forced onto us, and learning the wonders of graphic audio books.
I'm so happy you went with the modern method of welt pockets! I'm a theatrical costume designer and I've learned, through a lot of yelling, time and tears, that the historically accurate welt pocket construction method should be retired. It's not impossible to achieve, but it is impossible to do on modern textiles. I was fortunate enough to receive a small bit of 18th century fabric (the garment was lots of shredded bits with a touch of fabric still in tact. The curator divided the fabric pieces among a group as a keepsake). That fabric is a completely different wool than anything I've encountered in 20 years of costuming!
I know you're learning traditional tailoring and I think that's great! It's a secret society. Once you feel accomplished, try this for the darts in the horsehair:
Sew and press open the darts in your outer fabric. Cut the dart as you did in the horsehair, BUT close the dart, cover it and use a hand or machine stitch to keep it closed. More canvas, silesia, Wigan or even thin cotton will work as an overlay/cover to make sure the dart has strength and stays closed. From there, you can use the horsehair as a fully completed, interlining piece.
Just running back through your older blogs, as a new subscriber. Thank you for showing yourself struggling to learn new skills and "levelling up" . In sewing, pretty much anything is levelling up for me, as I have never learned to sew in all my (mumblesnurf) years. I can fell, because I can hem towels that I have woven, and I can swiss darn, because socks take a LONG time to knit for their size, but actual garment sewing is a complete mystery to me so far. I love how real you are.
Re: arthritis: keep using your hands as much as you can! I learned to knit many years ago because my arthritis was starting to spread to my hands....it hurt at first, but the arthritis is still at bay, over 30 years later! I started showing arthritis symptoms in my teens.... As a possible "treatment"...which has worked well for me... perhaps take a hard look at your diet? As a fellow nerd, I am sure you know that most forms of arthritis are an autoimmune disease (grammar seems weird there...), and evidence is building that autoimmune diseases are linked with gut issues (gut dysbiosis and leaky gut). I am walking, moving, and crafting better since I identified foods that I am mildly sensitive to, and stopped eating them. I had no idea I had these sensitivities until I did an elimination diet with slow reintroductions. Now, I don't need pain meds (even mild NSAIDs) pretty much EVER in day to day life. It sucks that some of my favorite foods are things I can't eat ..(can we say Franco American Baking Company?) , but it sucks less than being unable to move without major pain in my knees on bad days.
I am in 3 minutes of the video and I already like what I see. I learned much of my tailoring from an amazing lady in the 70's. Angelina de Bello. She had a regular program on PBS. Much of the knowledge I have today is from her. Then I learned a lot more from work experience as a seamstress in a high department store in Montreal.
I think part of the reason people engage with your chatting is that you are very personable and that's what folks who don't have anything to comment on about your sewing want to comment on :) you're just so engaging! It is fun to watch you sew tho!
I was so pleased with the Witcher show that I've been listening to the books! Would recommend! They are far more in depth (obviously) but the show definitely has a slick modern feel the books don't. Basically I love them both.
Have taken up watercolor and embroidery during the lockdown and avoided making any progress with the weighted blanket I bought materials for last year....
Omg, I also just had a "needle sorting" moment.... I started my first corset at the beginning of Covid, I sew bridal so I had enough odds and sods to raid from my stash (except my last 2 bones had to be substituted with zip ties) and hurray I just finished it!!!! In the process I decided that maybe my needles were dull since it seemed too difficult, and yes they were..... but it's done!!
A strawberry emery or a piece of wet/dry ultra fine emery sanding paper. I have even used the ultra finest nail boards that manicurists use to finish buff acrylic nails. Takes off any micro rust and repoints your antique needles. Mary Corbet, a fine embroiderist, has an episode on her vlog that covers hand needles very well.
we have you to thank for Leam's tutorial on welt pockets. clear and interesting. people need to save it for reference.
It's good to hear you are doing alright during lockdown! I know it has been so stressful for lots of people in the States. Covid is going along fairly smoothly in South Korea--I'll actually be going back to work in the beginning of June, which is nice-ish? My sewing room has been my virtual classroom since the end of Feb, and as a result I really haven't been sewing! I am really looking forward to having that space back for creative work. Of course I am somewhat worried about being in public so much, but things have been as well managed as I could hope for here.
I've been enjoying this vest series a lot! That wool is really lovely, and it seems like a really practical garment. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Hello, I’m a little late - had a migraine this morning. I’m a librarian who is slowly getting into historical fashion. I mostly do needlework but am starting sewing again. I like your videos because you’re so relatable and I love your pattern reviews. Thanks for keeping up the content!
I think time disappears faster when there is a project that needs to get done. There could also be a sign that volunteers you to "help" with things other than what you were planning. It is nice to know that I am not the only one with mischievous time bandits hanging around.
The vest looks pretty! And thank you for all of you work with costube.
I am back to thank you very fervently for mentioning the printing "trick" for the AD Cape. I have been putting it off because I was nervous about drafting it up. Something I want to learn to do, but maybe in the future. I saw Abby's video about tiling it in photoshop, but I don't have that. It is currently merrily printing away and I am thrilled! THANK YOU!!!!!!
Hello from Indiana! I'm Anna, and forgot to introduce myself when I subscribed a month ago. I quilt, but after watching you I decided to get back into garment sewing (I haven't made a garment for 10 years). Congrats on the progress!
Hello from the west coast of the UK (Lancaster!).
I’m loving this lockdown and will be sad when it ends, although I’m missing all my scouting groups (we are having a virtual camp this weekend as we should have been on group camp) and all the sports that I do.
I’m just about to start another shift as my linen is freshly washed and dried. (...also, I’m trying to avoid all my unfinished projects!)
I tend to do most of my hand sewing with tiny ‘betweens’ needles, the smaller your needle - the smaller your stitch!
When I sew, I sit with my knees up, on my bed or on the floor so I can balance my sewing on my knees, as my eyesight is rubbish and I need it that close - I don’t know if I should recommend it but doesn’t hurt my neck!
I am loving it.
I don’t feel like I need to get out except I miss seeing my 4 year old grandson regularly. And I miss going to the beach, I haven’t even gone to Del Mar, La Jolla or Solana Beach to walk(live in S.D. No. Cty inland). I have just been doing stuff around the house, cleaning, cleaning out storage, scanning and organizing pictures and documents and genealogy, embroidery/needlework, sewing. None of my clubs (classic car club, DAR, San Diego Costume Guild, GSMD, etc) or groups are meeting virtually except my little local crafting group (Once a week Zoom) they are mostly older women who don’t want to go out in public yet and are being very cautious . I joined Foundations Revealed and am hoping to improve my sewing skills. I am reading, looking for another good book to listen to on audible while walking or working on my crafts, I like historical novels. Once this is over I think I would like to go up to a museum or two in LA and go to the LA fabric district for the first time. Also, my husband and I are thinking of doing a California road trip (perhaps to see family or friends ) for a vacation instead of a cruise and Europe that was the plan. We’ll hold off on that for another year or so. Even though my husbands work travel has been curtailed I am sure that he will have to start traveling (DC, Canada, Europe) again one day soon.
It took me a bit over a week, but I Did The Thing and took my machine in to be serviced! Thank you!! (Just did it today.) My brain is running away with me trying to figure out What projects I want to do when I get it back. First ones are some small, straight-line projects to get a feel for machine sewing again (small drawstring reusable gift bags and a few more masks). Once I'm comfortable with that again, I want to make a new dust cover for my machine (which will have a double welted opening for the handle, a lining, and pockets), reusable grocery bags, and some tops. Then maybe some some skirts and a small quilt. We'll see. lol
Quarantine goes. My work is starting to slowly reopen. Offices in other counties open next week, and in our county maybe the following? Plans have been discussed and now we're mostly just waiting for everything to be set up and PPE delivered and our independent contractors knowing the new rules. Even once we're open, staff will only be in the office part time (WFH the rest), and larger offices like mine will have staff rotating who's in what days to minimize exposure. I'm a bit nervous because I know the manager and our ICs and they're very spoiled.
I feel bad for you with your mom. :( My BFF's having issues with her parents not taking at as seriously as well. My Dad's a retired homebody only going out for food even before this, so his routine hasn't changed. I'm worried he doesn't have a mask though. :( He hasn't mentioned it to me, not that I have fabrics that would appeal to him.
I feel you on early-onset arthritis. My grandma got arthritis so bad in her 30s that she had to stop all crafting (and she used to make kistchy dolls and stuff to sell on consignment, as well as sewing and drawing). And I'm fairly certain I'm starting to get arthritis myself (in my 30s). I feel it in my hands and elbows when I knit, too, and can't do major knitting marathons like I did in my 20s.
Hi, I'm from Poland and quarantine left me with a lot of time and no excuses not to use my newly repaired Singer Stylist. So, I started to watch a lot of costubers and found your channel as well to learn new things and be inspired to do more. With everything I do I love to learn the historical and technical aspects of that craft as I dive into doing my own thing. I also love to do everything backwards. So I've made kind of a corset first and now after making a pair of pants (quite proud of that one actually) and some other pieces of clothing, I'm contemplating a tote bag. Wish me luck and a lot of luck to you with your projects!
Honestly...I love how you're honest about how long things can take. It makes me feel better about my own skills as I fumble to figure things out. As I listened to you just now...I spontaneously started making my daughter a pair of shorts with fabric I've been hoarding for about 5 years...motivated by a combination of a need for new summer clothes, guilt about spending money (even if it's needed), and fear of humanity (my anxiety is well into agoraphobia territory now).
Congrats on getting your welt pocket in. New Zealanders are out of our bubbles, so I've visited my Mum and gave her a hug and kiss and took her to one of her doctors appointments, which ended up with her having to go to another appointment because going to the hospital freaked her out and her blood pressure was way high. It was OK the next day. The public library is open in a limited way, you are go in, register that you have been there, grab some books and leave. Your returned books get quarantined for 3 day before they can be go back into circulation. So I have 4 books to read. Back in my bubble and reading and sewing.
Yay! You mastered the welt just as I knew you would. It looks just fine. Do not worry about it The fact you kept working at it says a lot. I chuckled when you said, "My computer drank bleach," lol.
You asked for new viewers to introduce themselves, so here it is. Hello, it's nice to meet you, my name is Charlie, I mostly knit and crochet, though I do want to get back into sewing. I am in the process of making baby shoes for my neices baby. Made some for my nephews baby, he loved them. Also blankets. So many blankets (Really hard to say no when you get asked "Aunt Charlie can you make me a blanket" of course! CosTube and audiobooks make blankets go quicker...... kind of.
Hi there! You wanted to know who's watching, well...
I've been sewing cosplays for 10+ years and now slowly moving into historic costumes / vintage clothing, so your content has been super helpful. Especially learning tailoring techniques! I definitely want to level up from my hasty sewn polyester cosplays to something I can be proud of!
I’m really enjoying watching through these while I sew! It’s so interesting watching your tailoring process - I need a new winter coat and will have to tackle tailoring soon, so this is a great early insight.
We are doing okay - my husband is a public bus driver so I worry about him going to work every day. My anxiety is up a bit so my sleep schedule is wack. Otherwise we’re alright, thankfully. Very grateful to have a warm, dry home and stable jobs (I’m working from home atm). Hope you and your husband are okay too!
Hi,i'm not new but i think this is the frist time i write a comment lol.I'm Tudor,from Romania,and i'm working on making a apron(i have to sew like half a waistband and it's done),a 18th century style pettie for my grandma,and i'm also working on drafting a pattern for a 1890's ballgown,and i'm sewing only by hand because i can't figure out how to use a machine.Here we are out of quarantine and life is kindda sweet:),on sunday i will go to a party at my grandparents house and i'm so excited.Also i have 6 adult cats,3 of them gave birth and now i think i have 15 cats(i really don't know cus all of them gave birth outside,cus they choose to live outside so yeah)
Most of the stuff that i've said is irrelevant but you know what i don't care:)✌🏻😎✨
Love that you are showing more process in your videos!! YAY!!!! Love watching.....💜 from Wyoming!!
Obviously, YOU are the time travelling tailor who invented the modern method for welt pockets. Therefore, you ARE being historically accurate!
I just want to thank u for posting your videos keep my stress levels down I love how real u r
Found your site through a youtube rabbit hole that started with enchanted rose costumes and then went to Abby Cox and so on and so forth. Love all of your videos. I'm Nicole from Canada and I primarily quilt now but started with a clothes sewing background and am considering getting back to it with all of my love for history.
Yes, great job for telling your Mom how much you love her! I did too to my Mother because she actually had a mild case of COVID since Feb! And I live next-door and I started getting symptoms. I ended up in the hospital finding out she gave me her COOTIES!!! UGH!!! And it was a long miserable month of ick! Worst than any flu, man-flu, whatever, PLAGUE, it sucks royally! You are in so much pain and no pain relievers relieve it! Fever spells, cold chills, a dry hacking cough that doesn't clear in your throat. Headaches and dizziness, confusion, you can't even think straight or see well or hear well. It totally throws you off worse than a hangover. And my Mom and Dad both are constantly leaving their house. They are never staying home for a full day ever! Giving all of Texas their cooties! Because they opened up Texas to go back to normal. And they love going to yard sales, estate sales, etc. Spreading the good word of the plague! I have been yelling at them for the whole month I was so sick. I'm a single parent with 3 autistic children who need me at all times. And then I am in costume design college and doing school assignments was awful hell. I got so behind. And thankfully, my teachers were so cool about it. Ugh. So, yes, good job letting your Mom hear it! We got to give them tough love!
I do know, from the gardening channel, we are undergoing the Solar Minimum which happens every 11-15 years. Where the sun isn't giving off so many solar flares. Which is why the internet stays clearer longer than usual. Because the flares do give disruptions in connections of the wifi connections usually. And it also makes the weather more milder. But it also goes up and down from hot to cold which is awful for illness. It spreads more like that. Bleh. But it's great for gardens. We got a series of rainstorms that go off and on for every 15-30 min. all day and night long. And yesterday it was actually hailing! The hail was about an inch big! And they were actually cubed! So scary. We're in Central Texas! So it was done after an hour but came back later on in the night. Crazy weather. We are getting between 88*F-101*F currently on average. Which is actually milder than usual for this time of year. It's usually already summer and it can get up to 131*F by June! Have you been watching the actors of the Harry Potter series reading the chapters? It is awesome! I love it! Every week there's a new one reading another chapter. It's ok to just sew and talk. I enjoy hearing from you go about your day to day and sew and stuff. Very cool. I do actually want to see you do the sewing and the life talk. So maybe just zoom out and see you and the project together. Great job on your project. Take care.
Hello from The Mitten (also known as Michigan), I’ve been sewing most of my life but just recently started getting more serious into costuming and historical dress. I’m loving your videos ...thank you for helping me learn
Hi, I'm sara! Im 21 and from Ohio. Recently started sewing my own clothes cause im plus size and 6'1 so noting fits me. I'm very intrested in historical/vintage style clothing and hope to sew some for myself.
I love your videos and seeing your sewing process is helpful even if its fighting with a pocket lol.
I’m still in hiding. I live in VERY conservative Idaho, so we’re reopening on the fast track. I’m so not okay with this. I’m immunocompromised and chronically ill, so I’m staying in self imposed lockdown for the foreseeable future. Our weather has been crazy, too. It’s been 95 degrees one day, and 55 the next. This does not make arthritis happy. I’m double whammied by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in my hands, so I’m feeling your pain and totally sympathizing. Do neck stretches frequently, you do not want arthritis anywhere in your spine, but especially not your neck.
If the weather settles down, I might get to play with acrylic and make some jewelry. Looking forward to seeing the vest done! It’s looking pretty fabulous, I must say. Be well, sweetie, and may your weather be balmy.
Waves hello from Utah 👋👋👋
Hello Annie!
Oh my goodness! My sleep cycle had totally shifted as well. Since I’m teaching from home now I allow myself to roll out of bed at. 11 am. I also thought I would “have more time to sew for myself” but instead I took on the task of moving my sewing stuff from our extra bedroom downstairs to the great room area which was empty before. Of course now that I am trying to organize things I am noticing that I need more light... okay I’ll stop rambling now. Just know we love you and are right there with you!
Good evening!! I am very new here. Been watching for a while now. I started sewing quilts 2 years ago at the ripe old age of 51. Never sewn before and am learning lots! Antique sewing machine. Starting to put together a waistcoat for myself and then I want to make a sun dress for my lovely lady.
Wonderful! Welcome!
Hi, so I'm new here and I am 23. I have an interest in the historic side of clothing but, never acted upon it because life, school, putting things off. So I like your videos. I've find them interesting and like watching the progress your make. I am a fashion design major in the process. I love that you have your own sewing room! Looking forward to the progress! I am doing alright despite the current situation.
So this is exactly what I needed today 1-21-21. I've been going through and listening to some of your older videos. Regarding Moms - we are still following Covid plans here in Kansas. It's lightened up some but my parents, gah. We have moved in my parents to help my mother (age related health) and this whole staying home thing has more than gotten old. I was felling my way down a 1860s linen shirt and listening, you talked about dishes and I seriously feel like if I have to load the dish washer one more time I am going to be in the bell tower with a broom stick making "pew-pew" noises! I shall have to watch this marble thing. A pocket shall be my next project. I need some embroidery in my life.
Hi Noelle! I am okay with social distancing. I may be too okay with it. My daughter's attitude about my behavior is much like yours. So, I have a social reinforcement of isolation. :) This vest is going to be a wardrobe staple for you. It is so worth it. You are learning and showing us so much of what is required for truly fine garments. Thanks. And good job, and stuff. I love watching to the end. :)
I am in South Australia, and we are struggling with lifting restrictions for my cafe. I have managed to make a complete 1770s outfit shift, petticoats corset nearly done my undress jacket- having that time has been wonderful- I am not sure about going back to work! But I have family in the UK including my mum who died of COVID - so we are totally taking this very seriously- we all feel very fortunate here and worry about all you guys- keep safe.
Ready Player One great! Wil and Felicia are two of my favorite and the Guild yes!
Hi I'm new! I found you before but don't think I commented. I'm a costumer too, and now I found the costube community, I am so excited! Your welt looks so good! I hate doing welt pockets lol, they're so finicky. I'm also such a fan of your super cute old needle packages!
I live in an Atlantic Canada and it snowed here last week and then today was near +30 C. So, I totally get the weather being weird thing. As someone that is working an essential services I'm okay with things opening back up. Since we were one of the few places open we had a lot of people coming up with reasons to come see us, so we got really overwhelmed. I was pulling 9 to 10 hour shifts. Work told me to pick a day to take off, so I decided to take today off (my birthday is tomorrow) and since we had a holiday on Monday I only had a three day week.
The vest is looking really good and I'm proud of you for just biting the bullet doing the pocket. It looks good.
needles.....when I started the attempt at mask making after not sewing for a dozen or more years, I found all the little thread eyes had SHRUNK and I can't thread them like I used to. funny that!
I’m new and glad to know you. I like to sew and to fix and adapt my clothes. I’ve learned much from you and from Bernadette and from Kathy ... Thank you! 🙂
Hi I'm Karen and kinda new here. I've gotten in to your Videos during quarantien.
Im 25 years old, from Hamburg, Germany and work AS Carpenter. I was Ding my Masters"degree" and was ging to school for that but Corona happened and nie there is no class. Instead the Comittee for our Finals decided:" cool, let's move the building of the final piece two months ahead."
I'm doing fine with the Corona-stuff, but the Fact that all the dates of the finals (3 parts - 4 days) got changed around is a bit stressing.
But your vlogs Help me relax after spending 12-14 hours in the Workshop, Wirkung in my final piece and You are so relatable, that IT really ceeps me grounded.
Plus: your Videos inspired my to do a Thing! So far i have shortened a skirt, and put a pocket in a Dress.
I think, when all my exams are done i want to geht more into sowing ;)
Love, karen
I came over from Bernadette. I enjoy garments from 1850-1865 then jump to the 1950s. I am really getting motivated to revamp my Knits and Bolts Costume and Prop Design.
Oh, man-- that needle card book took me back. We had that for years in my house as a kid. Mom didn't sew a lot. She did darn socks, which I have actually done in the past year, just trying to be less wasteful. And I used her Singer Featherweight (1952) to make masks. Great old machine, I don't want a new one.
I've been watching since cocovid and am really enjoying watching your videos for inspiration while I work on my next costume. I'm a singer/songwriter and I make all of my stage wear out of recycled clothing and fabrics. I'm also a historian, so I enjoy adding little historical nods to my costuming work.
I really love your Iron Man dress, I was intrigued by the concept and impressed with how classy it turned out.
Oh thank you and that’s awesome that you make all of your state wear!!
Hey hey! actually, I am lurking for a while now and just finished all you Vlogs 2 days ago. I love to watch your vlog while I'm sewing myself. I am 35 years of age and from a small, dreamy town in the middle of Germany. I am also a trained Taylor for women and men's clothing so I totally enjoy your journey threw all of these beautiful troubles of costuming. :D
This "marble racing league" ... what the... I lost it after e few moments without words. ^^
Learned I don't know enough about tailoring techniques this week! But, looks like your vest is going to come out beautifully!! Quarantining at home has not affected me too much, I don't really "go to town" all that often anyway. One good thing came out of it - my 'local' Raley's (35 mile drive one way) started doing e-cart orders/curbside pickup, which they didn't have before, this county being too rural for them to start doing that on a normal basis. I'm now using this service twice a month for groceries and everything else Raley's sells, and plan to continue this practice after we are all 'released' back to our 'normal' lives. I'm planning on continuing my self-isolation practices until I'm certain the contagion has burned itself out completely. As much as I don't want to admit it, I am in the high-risk group and have to behave as such...Also pissed off at My Mom for disregarding (the measures needed to keep her healthy) and coming up with multiple excuses to do so. She's 84, has COPD, so she's high-risk, but no amount of yelling at her or trying to reason with her will alter her behavior. My daughter works in medical (so her potential exposure rate is already higher) and is doing shopping/errands for her high-risk friends and family, but Mom refuses to let her help with shopping etc. The only thing that has saved us so far is that our county is so rural that the infection rate is extremely slow. We really hope to keep it that way, but it comes in from outside the area without any controls. That is scary in itself.
Love your videos, I learn something from each of them!!!
Can I make a cheeky suggestion? You should do a Cluedo collab with a few other costumers! The plum fabric instantly made me think of Cluedo.
I've been lurking for a while but haven't said hi! So hi! I'm Jo!
As my little avatar thing suggests, I'm a big nerd about sewing. I've been teaching myself via trial and error (and error and error and error sometimes!) for over a decade. Even got to be an apprentice at a costume shop for all of 2018 which taught me SO much.
Rescuing senior pups, British panel shows, and drinking/brewing beer are some of my non-sewing favorite things!
Also, big hulking Hufflepuff. 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
I feel totally special that I have already seen The Guild.
Sent the link to Marble races to my ex "husband"(huge formula one fan) he is so happy!!! Great tip! And as always so nice to see our favourite sewing buddy
Hey it’s Vic, month ish sub, hyper obsessed chalk lady. I am recently hyper obsessed with needles. John James has a really useful chart for the relative length of needles. Basically shortest to longest: short beading, in-between or quilters, sharps, milliners, long beading. Also, I’ve read that the diameter of the thread should be 40% of the eye, but that is relative to machine needles. I’m hanging in. My waist coat is having fit issues and I have no idea how to construct it. Some places are reopening around me and I’m still staying home. Im on teleworking full time until further notice, but my second job went from 10-15 hours a week to zero. I’m like you-I can hunker down and pick up a new hobby. I have started restoring vintage sewing machines as well as sewing garments. Couldn’t help but notice that as you started talking about your day to day and you judged yourself was the moment that a stitch went through. Just an observation.
Completely understand being upset with your mum. Just remember, you can't control what she does, just like she can't control what you do. Just love her for who she is. Lost my mum 10+ yes ago, and would give anything to be upset over something with her again.
I love your videos it’s like having a sewing day with a friend.
Hi! I’m Beth Estervig. I’ve been watching for a while but I don’t think I’ve introduced myself. I love watching you work. I’m a union card carrying Tailor for film & tv in LA. It’s so exciting to see you spread a love for tailoring and to unabashedly sharing your process. If you ever want to pick my brain I’d be happy to help. Good luck in the trenches! Your learning curve is so impressive, and it’s thrilling to see you develop personal taste in process and tools. Thank you so much for sharing!
Your tailor’s tape looks fantastic! Absolutely beautifully done. How much did you end up shortening your roll line?
Hi Sandy from Pomona Cal. I started sewing as a kid and really excelled in Home Ec. Yes that was a thing in Jr. High School. I also have Arthritis. Although I’m probably 20yrs older than you I’ve had it since my Teens. A friend gave me some sewing gloves. I think they are from Clover. They are tension gloves. So they fit snug and help with pressure and swelling. Also I use Quilters “Betweens” for most of my hand sewing. My mom was a seamstress and that’s what she always used. And we are still “Stay at Home Safe” 19 yrs in a Hospital Lab so I’ve seen the effects of SARS. Not a Joke People!
I love the marble run videos! Actually found myself rooting for a particular marble onece I'd watched a couple, haha. Their commentary is just brilliant
HI! I found you through Bernadette Banner's Costume College videos from last year and am excited to watch all your sewey bits.
Your hand stitching seems to be getting faster! You have way more patience then i for sure. I’m sewing along with you though, trying to tackle a 1950’s Braseere, with less then 4 lines of instructions to work with. Fun times!
Your sleep schedule sounds exactly like mine... I work for myself as an illustrator so the "oops I drew until 4AM" accident happens rather too often. And that "catch up from bed" in the "morning" is an excellent life. Project wise I just finished everything but the hem on my Keystone "historybounding" walking skirt, it looks excellent with my T shirts. As for the marble run, we have used marbles to do cruelty free race night for grassroots sports fundraising, it's such an excellent idea because unlike with other races, it seems pretty random which colour will reach the bottom first making the betting fairly even! (And people get very animated about the marbles they bet on, humans really will emotionally bond with anything...)
Hi! I'm Toni and I love sewing! I've made 2 corsets, a few modern dresses, and I also quilt. I've been sewing more lately. I also do other textile crafts; knitting, chrocheting, and cross stitch. Love your videos!!
Thanks for another lovely video! I'm currently procrastinating on a new 1830's dress. I've got the lining cut out and need to finish fitting, but I haven't felt like putting on my corset yet. I also probably have barely enough fabric, so I'll have to think about placement carefully, which doesn't help. So instead I'm reading books and making doodles, which is fine, as I don't have a deadline for the dress anyway.
Hi! I'm Kristie. I'm Canadian, and living in Canada. Fancy that! West central Alberta, to be specific. I'm actually just starting out sewing. My mom gave me three vintage Singer machines that are all considerably older than me and I'm sort of dying to use them. This weekend I'm at an online dog training/behaviour conference (cause I'm that nerd) and then next week I'm going to muck around with making myself a shirt. I want to at least get the fabric to make up a little capsule wardrobe before the fabric stores around here are inevitably mandated to close again.
COVID here has been pretty reasonable. Lately you can really see people's stamina for social isolation running out, but that was inevitable. Viruses have been exploiting our social nature for millions of years, and not everyone is as happy staying home as I am. I'm an essential worker so it's been kind of nice to have that normalcy, but even with that I'm still starting to get a little tired of the sound of my own thoughts. I live alone so unless I'm talking to the dogs or the cats I only have myself. I walk my dogs a lot. I am getting back into reading. And this weekend I get to attend a giant conference I would never otherwise be able to attend without ever leaving my house, so that's worth looking forward to.
That hand needle collection 😍. I've definitely got lots from needle packs that I hate and they just sit in backstock forever
Hi Noelle! I've been following you since Costume College last year, but never said hi. So hello. I've enjoyed watching your journey in tailoring as I've been trying to work on my tailoring techniques too. Love your work and vlogs.
I hope your surface issues are solved, I have been considering getting one as a travel alternative to my desktop. I need something pretty powerful for work... sounds like you put it through it’s paces.
Your sewing tips are pro level! Really appreciate your sharing the good with the unexpected. The vest is amazing and I love that color. I am currently reading Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. It's smart and funny.
Hello from the UK! I'm also a long time lurker getting into the historical dress community. Really enjoying your welt pocket trials and tailoring with horsehair canvas. It gives me more confidence to try it on my own projects.
i'm not new here, but i've never commented! you're currently keeping me company while i sew mockup after mockup of this corset lol. keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy!
Hello! I really appreciate your honesty and transparency around tailoring. I wanted to level up and try making a blazer , but this is pretty helpful in showing me that I probably don’t have those skills yet! Thank you for not just being pretty but also real :)
You are so welcome!
Noelle! Oh my gosh I am doing the happy dance seeing you master the welt pocket!!!! Yay You!!! And you need to know that even as a much more experienced semstress I am so inspired by you ; )
excellent view of how to do a catch stitch!
looks good to me, it's frickin' in, and unless you walk up to total strangers and drag their face to your pocket, who's going to know?