@@bernadettebanner Thanks for the great videos! Do you think you would ever do a video about your fountain pen(s)? Have you ever tried the blackwing pencils?
Stop! One minute! - I'm always happy to watch your movies and admire your projects, but I have to refer to what you showed in the last part of this movie, how you planned the cuts of the fabric - the latter in stripes :) This is wool as far as I remember. all materials, except those with a plain weave - they cannot be used to cut parts of one garment in two different directions. On fabrics such as velvet, it is obvious, but in the case of cloth or fabrics made of worsted wool, the hair always runs in one direction. If you ignore this rule, it may be that the two different parts of the skirt or jacket will have a different shade depending on the lighting. To check this, place or hang the material so that you can see it in natural light "both ways", next to you. It would be a pity such high-quality fabric. Best regards, I am second to all your projects
I feel this HARD! My college had received feedback from the students of the previous year that said there were too many projects at once (most of them had a deadline at the end of the semester). They took that feedback and had us make the SAME AMOUNT of projects but moved some of the deadlines to an *earlier* date. Logic never seems to be present at school.
Background in film studies & lots of experience! It's one of the aspects of BB's work I really enjoy, you can definitely see how her background affects her production quality 😍
...Never in my life did I expect to hear Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" in a Bernadette Banner video, and yet never in my life have I ever been so joyfully surprised.
The Victorian period lasted over 60 years, with the fashionable silhouette changing every 5-10 years. So the dress could be very different, and you better decide which decade you are interested in :)
@@KM-rt5jj No. Fashion then was not just some new trends that many people like. Fashion was an analogue of decency, so that no woman who belonged to a decent society could ignore it. And if in the 1850s everyone wore crinolines, in the 1870s-1880s bustles, then the debutantes did the same. And I only mentioned two periods, but in fact in the 19th century in each decade there was a different silhouette of dresses and different fashion.
Accidentally buying patterns isn't that bad so long as you don't accidentally order the same pattern several times! I might be speaking from recent experience lol
Going through my bookcase (I have several to be honest), I realized that I own a Janet Arnold copy. How or why.... I'm baffled. One clue is that the thin but long book was amongst my Venus A. Dodge books. Sigh. Going through my fabric stash and patterns should have prepared me. 🍄🍄🍄
My mother always called them divided skirts. At school we wore short divided skirts fo PE. Much better than the navy blue nickers worn in some schools!!
Bernadette is my absolute favorite to play in the background whilst I sit and sew. Her calm voice and the music she plays is just ideal. And she's the first person I've encountered who doesn't edit out her mistakes, but rather shows them and explains what went wrong! #respect
“It’s going to take a lifetime to get through, but you know what? We’re going to have a good time” that hit me like a truck, being alive is so beautiful
Yesss ! Please, more Vlogs !! The ''how I organise my sewing projects'' bit is particularly useful ... to a friend of mine. Not to me, I have no issues to plan my sewing ahead ... 😅
To be honest, seeing videos like this reminds me that you don't just fully form ideas in beautiful watercolor glory and leap straight into the sewing part. XD This was wonderful, I hope you'll let us see more!
Bernadette: "It'll be like eating two slices of bread at once" Me: "Like a sandwich?" Bernadette: "It'll be like eating three slices of bread at once" Me: "Oh, so like a bagel"
**cough** scones are bad for birds so the more accurate saying would be killing two birds with one scone but take this with a grain of salt because i learned this information months ago and memory does not serve me well and i googled it again but it didn’t really have a lot of information on the surface so again, take this with a grain of salt **cough**
You do know that birds should not be fed with scones, don't you (because: surprise - it will kill them)? This whole language twisting and eradicating history makes me cringe.
I don't know a thing about sewing, but I find this the most relaxing and interesting channel to listen to, a world away from my own life. I really really love learning about other people's lives, how they live, what they do. This is one of my new favorite channels to watch. xx
dear bernadette, here in italy we say catching two pigeons with one bean. you're not tecnically killing the birds... do what you want with this information
I'm so happy for you! I am sitting here consumed by the fact that my ADHD is literally preventing me from picking up anything creative and I'm going to have to bully myself to make it happen (probably the brown kirtle in 1/3rd scale that's been cut out and staring at me from atop my printer for half a year).
Bernadette: "Starting 7 projects at once is probably not a wise decision" Me: *both laughing and crying under my pile of crochet projects, embroidery and cross-stitch, and sewing projects* I bought 13 skeins of yarn yesterday. Some of it was mulberry silk and expensive. Is this what insanity feels like? Because I keep looking at Ravelry patterns.
I start projects one at a time, but because I'm terrible about finishing them, I have many projects languishing in the "I got bored/frustrated" basket.
I feel like we may be kindred spirits. I've bought over $700 in fabric since February, and thats been added to my collection of three totes of yarn, cross-stitch supplies, painting supplies, and numerous other projects. I'm trying to get as much done while this wave of interest is still strong, just so I can say I finished things for once!
Ravelry is an amazing resource, a real example of the best uses for the Internet. But goodness, it's sooo easy to get lost in the possibilities...my ravelry favourites list of things I'd like to try making is at least a mile long! Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
@@PonderingStudent It IS an amazing resource. I always get so excited looking through all of the vintage patterns. The fact that they are still accessible and useable. The oldest pattern that I've used so far was from 1915, and I've been eyeballing a ladies' yoke cape from 1904 for a long while.
I love this kind of ‘workshop goings on’ video! It’s inspiring to see what you’re working on, and it encourages me to keep my own ten thousand half-done projects going as well! It’s like checking in and getting an update, and especially with Bernadette it’s always super beautifully shot and edited, and is a little masterpiece in itself!
I really enjoy workroom vlogs like this for many reasons: 1. Fabric/project/pattern porn. All of the hearteyes. 2. You! Your cute, quirky, whimsical witchy self is always a delight to behold. 3. Not only do I love watching how the people that inspire me work/think/plan, but it is incredibly helpful to me! So thank you!
10:40 My friend likes to say “Feeding two birds with one scone,” which has been really helpful when trying to avoid hurting birds with metaphors (great video, excited to see these projects) ♥️
Yes I'm working on some crafty thing while watching this, thanks for asking. I'm actually handsewing knickers from a free pattern because I need new knickers and I don't have a sewing machine (yet). And store bought knickers are lame and uncomfortable. Not quite as fancy as a three piece Victorian lady suit, but I'm pretty proud of myself nonetheless.
"Starting 7 projects at once is probably not a wise decision but here we are." Me, looking at my WIP pile of plushies and other such things: "Ah, so this isn't just a thing that knit and crochet artists think. Good to know." Also, the added in animal clips always make me smile! The bonus chicken content was great! Thank you for that.
Honestly B, you can post a 20min video of sewing seams and we will still be here! For the vibes.. the vlogs.. the aesthetic.. Just don't be discouraged, your personality and your dedication makes your content so special :)
Bernadette: *feels absolutely thrilled she can get a full three piece suit made out of the fabric she has* Me: *simultaneously feels positively giddy for her* And yes, I love seeing the vlogs in the workroom
Can I just say...your videography skills are through the roof. The amount of work that goes into a video like this.. that to some, may seem simple ...it's so impressive! I love watching your content for so many reasons, but especially for the way in which you format, you know a thing or two about transportation of the visual eye! And I'm here for it.
I canNOT say I expected to hear the mii music over the fabric buying sequence, but it put quite a smile on my face. Good luck with all those projects!!! Excited for that pin strip suit!!
I love how Bernadette hesitated when considering 18th century dress ‘all the time’! I had to laugh with her on that one! A true historical clothing enthusiast! We have all considered could I….? Buying patterns on a binge moment, I do know that exhilarating feeling. Just did it with Lady Marlowe Patterns (1920’s-1959’s). I love your process in planning and organizing, Bernadette! Cheers xoxox
Idk if you’ll see this comment Bernadette, but I just wanted to thank you for reigniting my love for sewing and beginning my love for historical fashion! I now have some lovely handmade clothes including a brand new dress because of you!
Please, please more of these - it's so enjoyable watching you plan and choose items, patterns, fabric etc for garments. Being honest anything you show us is enjoyable, teaching is in your soul. x
I almost commented an enabling comment myself but thought I better not, who knows what I might find in the next video... and here we are with fabric purchased in all its glorious stripey goodness.
Definitely here for the behind-the-scenes vibes. Your cinematography is killing it, and it's great to see you living your best life in the UK with Cesario.
“On the Truly Victorian website.” Oh no… “Accidentally bought some patterns.” As one does. “Bought the split skirt.” *gasps* {insert high-pitched squeal} I bought the split skirt, too! (And some highly anachronistic seafoam green cotton twill, because I have needs.) I’m so excited!
I literally scrolled through the comments to see if I was imagining things or if she really did move to England. When she said 25 pounds instead of dollars I almost spit out my coffee. Is there a video discussing her moving?? I need details!
I thought i had just...missed some videos? Not that Bernadette owes us her personal life, but, her work space is lovely. is it school? Love? Love of school? Cheering for Bernadette abd Cesario, ( the globe trotting guinea pig)
@@LalaRach she shared a few updates via her Instagram during the move time but no official "here's my new UK studio" video. I hope she does share one but alas it's all up to her!
Watching Bernadette doin' some Bernadetting is just so soothing. Like..people being themselfes, doing their thing, not giving a fluff. Bernadette you are going places! Bestbest, Angelika
"...may or may not have accidentally purchased a bunch of patterns." Oh hon, we all know there is no such thing as accidents. Only destiny that guides us in our quest to please the sewing gods 🤣
Or the Paper Crafting/Journal Making Gods... I might have done the same thing on Etsy a couple of weeks ago w/various Paper Collections from my Favourite Designers over there. $1.99, $2.75 & one that was $5.50...When all was said & done, for what the cost of only one Paper Pad/Collection would’ve cost me at Michael’s, I got SEVEN!!! Can’t wait to get started playing w/them!! 😊😊
You know, just watching you visualize and organize your projects on paper gave me a little boost for my own works. The hardest part of any project for me is getting my thoughts together and keeping track of everything.
I love these kinds of vlogs because we get a peak into the chaotic process that is wanting to do so many things all at once, which is entirely a Mood. Also: instead of the two birds metaphor I shall now use, 'it's like sewing two garments with one needle.'
"In the workroom" Sounds like a series. You can sporadically upload for it, and generally just post anything under the label as long as it resembles something of a vlog
Am I the only one wondering where her costume college vlogs left off too, they used to be my comfort video to watch and listen too while I was sketching or planning. Also, this video got me in such a creative mood to start ALL the projects at once :)
She announced a few months ago that she was removing some of the more personal videos for the sake of privacy. I miss the costume college vlogs too, introverted peopling is always so inspiring.
Now I want a whole day all to myself to lay everything out and plan my next ten projects, instead of letting them lurk in the back of my mind causing considerable anxiety. Also, one more yes to more vlogs, this has made the tedious job of folding clothes so much more enjoyable!
I have an interview for an apprenticeship for costuming at the royal opera house in London. And thank you so much for being my inspiration and making costuming accessible to me. You're a huge inspiration.
My mother taught me to sew on her mother's Singer Featherweight machine in time for me to sew all of my own clothes for the start of high school in 1970, minus my favorite pair of Levi's 501s. I ended up making a lot of tops and dresses, including prom and wedding dresses, for friends. I find your videos so incredibly educational and entertaining! I can't get enough. Thank you!
I love these vlogs. They're a little window into what it's like to take up clothes making as a hobby. It has been something I've considered throughout my 35 years but was always to afraid to attempt. The more folks in the historical dress realm I watch make clothes, the more I want to try and make my own. There are so many dress and skirt cuts I wish existed but don't and I want to try and make them for myself!!
You do know that birds should not be fed with scones, don't you (because: surprise - it will kill them)? This whole language twisting and eradicating history makes me cringe.
@@erose1320 works for me! I only offered scone originally because I’ve seen it before and I suspect scones were chosen because they rhyme with stone. No malicious intent!
As someone with a 2 page, double column, projects-to-make-this-winter list video seems so minimalist and reasonable 😍 Also now I want to go through those two pages of projects and draw them up like this because A E S T H E T I C
I love how spacious your new place is. That dark stripe for the 3 piece suit is great. I am so excited to see your new projects come into fruition. I love have 1/2 a dozen projects of more in the works. As I come to a snag on one, I can move onto the next one and so on. Glad to see I am not the only one who must do all the projects in my head at one time. Going to be a lovely, productive summer.
Keep coming back to this vid during my own sewing escapades. Very lovely to see that I’m not the only one who has this many projects going at once. Currently on my back on the cold floor because cutting out the hat I’m working on has done in my crooked lower back, and the anemia isn’t helping. Thank you for giving me the most wondrous distraction yet again!
Your filming and editing skills have evolved in a new direction in this vlog - I love it! Also, could you please not tell my monkey brain to start all the projects I desperately try to keep for later because there is so much to do right now? Thank you XD PS: I got my patterns of fashion 5 book yesterday - possibly the only one in Germany on sale - and was so thrilled to see the detailed documentation of garments.
It's 2am. I'm sipping coffee and watching Bernadette be her incredible self as I'm getting ready for work. I'm so in awe of her personal aesthetic, and here I am in my own aesthetic: little boy toddler/cozy, eccentric grandma. 🤷♀️
You absolutely can! I admired Bernadette for a long time and I recently bit the bullet and acquired an antique sewing machine (absolutely not necessary) and decided on a project for myself. I have never sewn anything in my life besides non-medical face masks. I’m currently in the process of stitching some lace on my Victorian chemise by hand. Do the thing! I believe I’m your abilities!
Me, owning a kilt as part of my school uniform: kilts are the most detestable item in the history of clothing, burn all kilts in the pit of Tartarus Sees Bernadette swooshing dramatically in a kilt and cape: kilts are the best; where's my school kilt so I can swoosh about in it!
@Rebecca E. Webber I live in Ireland, and a lot of girls' schools wear kilts, or plaid skirts. I don't know if it's a proper kilt so to speak, but it fastens with buckles and safety pins, so it might be? My school did recently switch to skirts in the same fabric, but a lot of people still wear the kilt.
"laying my pattern pieces on top of the yardage" Sometimes that is the only way to figure out what will work. In my checkered past, I constructed quite a few garments as an SCA seamstress where the patterns were created by looking at artwork from the desired period. The laying out of the pattern pieces was always the process. I absolutely LOVE the in the workroom VLOGS!
Indeed it is. Just because the area is large enough doesn’t guarantee that it will work out geometrically. The only way to find out _that_ is to try it.
I love the work room videos. I learned to sew from ladies who were born in the Edwardian Era. And they were taught by ladies sewing in the Victorian Era. My grandmother posed for photos in the 1880s and 1890s. Beautiful inset lace blouses and black walking skirts. And perhaps some split skirts as she drove to work in her personal single hitch trap. A beautiful lady who blessed her daughters and grand daughters with thick brunette hair and lovely complexions. And she was an accomplished seamstress by hand and with an 1890s treadle. In the 1950s, I learned to sew on a similar treadle. As I watch your videos. I see so many skills I learned between ages 5 and 10. I love your content!!!!!
"Feed two birds with one scone" is my darling friend's sweet alternative.
Absolutely love it
i adore this one because if you say it without hesitation people often only catch it in retrospect, and are often delighted
I'm writing that down and shall use it at every opportunity
Came here to comment this!! This is my favorite thing :)
YES when she was talking about eating two slices of bread I was like darling that’s a sandwich
Bernadette “I’ll take 7 projects, no problem”
Me: “I’ll take on one and maybe finish sometime this century…”
You can do it 💪💪
I'll buy all to do it ,think about it, make notes, then forget where it is or that it's been on front me😳🐦🌹
@@bernadettebanner Thanks for the great videos! Do you think you would ever do a video about your fountain pen(s)? Have you ever tried the blackwing pencils?
I am like I'll start 20 projects and may or may not finish two in this century... Sigh....
Stop! One minute! - I'm always happy to watch your movies and admire your projects, but I have to refer to what you showed in the last part of this movie, how you planned the cuts of the fabric - the latter in stripes :) This is wool as far as I remember. all materials, except those with a plain weave - they cannot be used to cut parts of one garment in two different directions. On fabrics such as velvet, it is obvious, but in the case of cloth or fabrics made of worsted wool, the hair always runs in one direction. If you ignore this rule, it may be that the two different parts of the skirt or jacket will have a different shade depending on the lighting. To check this, place or hang the material so that you can see it in natural light "both ways", next to you. It would be a pity such high-quality fabric. Best regards, I am second to all your projects
“And I want one in black”
“This could be striking in black”
I see you girl.
goths gonna goth
emo bernadette shall rule
@@eerieisnotfromhere Bernadeath
She will always be a New Yorker at heart. 🖤
“it will take 8 and a half meters of fabric” soooo the whole 9 yards?
Yes
damn you
🤣
I was making a skirt a couple months ago and took about half an hour to set up a "whole 9 yards" pun... so worth it :D
"7 projects at once is not a good idea"
Me: *slowly turns to glance at my WIP pile, feeling personally called out*
So true!
😅🤭
Only 7? Well, at least you will get them done. I feel like mine is in a perpetual slow motion. I got one done last month...Yay!
I came to make this comment and did not expect to get called out before I could
I felt this. My needlework and weaving projects in progress are getting out of hand.
Bernadette: 7 projects at once is not a wise decision
Me: *glares at teachers*
Mood
i have never related to a comment this much
In uni, at one point I had 9, plus my dissertation :/
I feel this HARD! My college had received feedback from the students of the previous year that said there were too many projects at once (most of them had a deadline at the end of the semester). They took that feedback and had us make the SAME AMOUNT of projects but moved some of the deadlines to an *earlier* date.
Logic never seems to be present at school.
How is it that her “random vlogs” have the quality of professional documentaries?
I always have at least 4 projects on the go at once and often 7-10 if you include knitting and crochet.
A lot of filming experience by now, and obviously a very well-developed sense of aesthetics? :-)
Background in film studies & lots of experience! It's one of the aspects of BB's work I really enjoy, you can definitely see how her background affects her production quality 😍
Editing... Hours of OCD level obsessive editing
"Bernadette is so eloquent!!"
Bernadette, visibly malfunctioning: "killing- eating 3 slices of bread...at once"
✨ duality✨
We all have those moments
Also Bernadette: eats baguette
Everybody has those days
Bernadette: "Do you want more vlogs?"
Me: "Yes, please. And Thank You in advance."
Seconded
Thirded
Fourthed
Fifthed. :)
...Never in my life did I expect to hear Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" in a Bernadette Banner video, and yet never in my life have I ever been so joyfully surprised.
Right? I was absolutely convinced the video had ended and an ad or a random recommended video had started playing, but it wasn’t 😂😂
I was like “meme mom is that you?”
I was similarily surprised at the Mii Theme popping up. That gave me whiplash.
@@randompikmin4103 I had to double check cause I was wondering if I'd imagined it
I literally laughed out loud when I heard "Ridin' Dirty" at the end of the video. Classic!!!
Hear me out: A Victorian Debutante gown. For whenever you suddenly need to travel back in time to be presented to Her Majesty the Queen.
The Victorian period lasted over 60 years, with the fashionable silhouette changing every 5-10 years. So the dress could be very different, and you better decide which decade you are interested in :)
@@Olga_Ovechkina but wasn't the whole thing that the debutante gown didn't change and it was "behind" the fashions?
@@KM-rt5jj No. Fashion then was not just some new trends that many people like. Fashion was an analogue of decency, so that no woman who belonged to a decent society could ignore it.
And if in the 1850s everyone wore crinolines, in the 1870s-1880s bustles, then the debutantes did the same. And I only mentioned two periods, but in fact in the 19th century in each decade there was a different silhouette of dresses and different fashion.
"In the Workroom" actually sounds pretty good for a series title. Your special variant of sewing vlogs.
“Accidentally bought some patterns” we’ve all been there.
Recently, actually...
Accidentally buying patterns isn't that bad so long as you don't accidentally order the same pattern several times! I might be speaking from recent experience lol
👏🏼Vlogs 👏🏼In 👏🏼the 👏🏼workroom!!!
Isnt it actually "accidentally bought fabric...." haaaa
Going through my bookcase (I have several to be honest), I realized that I own a Janet Arnold copy. How or why.... I'm baffled. One clue is that the thin but long book was amongst my Venus A. Dodge books. Sigh. Going through my fabric stash and patterns should have prepared me. 🍄🍄🍄
Bernadette : *explains what a split skirt is*
Me, an intellectual : oh I know what that means, it’s like Rachel Maksy’s ✨SECRET PANTS ✨
lol
Same!!💚💜😹
My sib has some trousers that I call Hakama-trousers (remind me of Hakamas) but on the first look they seem to be a skirt.
@@sayuriando3379 this is so cool ! I think it was what inspired Paul Poiret in the 20s !
My mother always called them divided skirts. At school we wore short divided skirts fo PE. Much better than the navy blue nickers worn in some schools!!
I feel like your handwriting matches your whole vibe.
Bernadette is my absolute favorite to play in the background whilst I sit and sew. Her calm voice and the music she plays is just ideal. And she's the first person I've encountered who doesn't edit out her mistakes, but rather shows them and explains what went wrong! #respect
Bernadette: Tackling 7 projects at once is not a wise decision.
Literally anyone in their designated art fields and professions: *sweats nervously*
ahhh yes... *nervously looks at the multiple projects I'm working on at once*
Aye indeed... (remembering the 100s of projects still in the making as new ones still begin thereafter the thought)
We know it's not *wise* but we do it *anyway*
Miss Banner, could you make a video of how you write your projects on paper, with boxes and hatch marks? I.e. Organization
“It’s going to take a lifetime to get through, but you know what? We’re going to have a good time” that hit me like a truck, being alive is so beautiful
Bernadette: "--eating three slices of bread... at once"
My brain: *toast sandwiches exist so...*
6 year old me eating five tiny biscuits at once
@@xexpaguette 😂 Same! 😂
I've actually made the cycling pants. They are true to size and the only thing I needed to add was a pocket.
This is a mood
@@gelindas5196 cycling pants or the pockets are a mood?
The 'the only thing I needed to add was pockets'-part. This is my eternal mood, like: Everything is fine, BUT i could add pockets to this situation
"Welcome to the Workroom" sounds like a name for this type of vlogging series?
Ooh yes definitely! I couldn't for the life of me decide on a Series Title™ but this serves the purpose ideally. 😁✨
Excellent title! and a wonderful glimpse into your thought process.
I would love to see more of these in the future! The atmosphere is just marvelous!!!!
YES!! and please linger a bit longer on your designs so we can absorb the art a bit more before you move off to something else.
10/10 would watch more of these with undying glee and enthusiasm.
Yes please to more like this - especially with random fowl footage!
YESSSSS
Yesss ! Please, more Vlogs !! The ''how I organise my sewing projects'' bit is particularly useful ... to a friend of mine. Not to me, I have no issues to plan my sewing ahead ... 😅
Fascinating workroom project video. More please💚🤗
@@leadupont8588 right?! It's MY friend that has the fabric stash issue..I mean, really, the scraps she keeps😂
I agree!!
To be honest, seeing videos like this reminds me that you don't just fully form ideas in beautiful watercolor glory and leap straight into the sewing part. XD This was wonderful, I hope you'll let us see more!
Me when i read "Watercolour glory": omg YES 😊🥰
Me when I realised Bernadette DOES do watercolours of her designs: ok, but still YES 😍
That would've saved me from buying a bunch of fabric for projects I didn't even start.. *stares at two large plastic storage tubs of fabric*
Bernadette: "It'll be like eating two slices of bread at once"
Me: "Like a sandwich?"
Bernadette: "It'll be like eating three slices of bread at once"
Me: "Oh, so like a bagel"
what are you doing to your bagel?
@@vandilore Carb and grain wise, one bagel is dietarily worth 4 slices of bread
*Watching this reply section turn into the discussion of the molecular structure and portioning measurements of a bagel*
@@TheFirebirdPH03N1X it never happened :(
"Feeding two birds with one scone" is I think what you were looking for there.
Oooh, that's a really good adaptation! Keeps the ending vowel and everything.
Nice! 🙃
Oh I like that one. I was thinking “hitting two targets with one stone” or “knocking down two targets with one stone” as alternatives.
**cough** scones are bad for birds so the more accurate saying would be killing two birds with one scone but take this with a grain of salt because i learned this information months ago and memory does not serve me well and i googled it again but it didn’t really have a lot of information on the surface so again, take this with a grain of salt **cough**
You do know that birds should not be fed with scones, don't you (because: surprise - it will kill them)? This whole language twisting and eradicating history makes me cringe.
Alternatives to "2 birds, 1 stone" I've used in the past:
"That's 2 dinners in 1 pot"
"That's a solution squared/cubed"
"Walking 2 dogs with 1 leash"
I like all of these!
Yours are much more creative, I’m taking notes 😅
I'm a fan of "feeding two birds with one scone"
The two dinners in one pot makes the most sense to me.
Feeding two guinea pigs with one carrot-leaf!
I don't know a thing about sewing, but I find this the most relaxing and interesting channel to listen to, a world away from my own life. I really really love learning about other people's lives, how they live, what they do. This is one of my new favorite channels to watch. xx
This title is me the night that all my assignments are due
Kinda want a split skirt now…I ride a bike every day so… 😁😁😁
Still want those extremely extra bejewelled scissors.
You need a collab....
I should clarify,
I* need a collab....
for your thigh holster and your murder dress I presume?
I have two split skirts and I ride my motorbike to work. 🤣🤣
you live in much closer proximity now, and people can meet up with other households... IF a collab occurs, I will be very pleased.
"Starting 7 projects at once is probably not a wise decision but here we are."
I was attacked.
Starting? No problem. Finishing? That's a whole other story...but I am sure if anybody, Bernadette can do it.
ey nice pfp
SAME THO!!!
I was thrown off a bicycle and rolled into a ditch
Same. Also, out of curiosity, do you ever just leave "Nevermore" as a comment on videos?
dear bernadette, here in italy we say catching two pigeons with one bean. you're not tecnically killing the birds... do what you want with this information
In Brazil we say kill two rabbits with one stone
My cat just uses his claws
In scandinavian languages you kill two flies with one slap
In Polish we say make two roasts by one fire.
in germany we kill two flies with one swat!
I'm so happy for you! I am sitting here consumed by the fact that my ADHD is literally preventing me from picking up anything creative and I'm going to have to bully myself to make it happen (probably the brown kirtle in 1/3rd scale that's been cut out and staring at me from atop my printer for half a year).
Bernadette 'I couuuuuld get more fabric to make a walking skirt...'
Senator Palpatine viewers 'Dewit'
The pure satisfaction when she came home with 6 meters was just...*chef's kiss*
Bernadette: "Starting 7 projects at once is probably not a wise decision"
Me: *both laughing and crying under my pile of crochet projects, embroidery and cross-stitch, and sewing projects* I bought 13 skeins of yarn yesterday. Some of it was mulberry silk and expensive. Is this what insanity feels like? Because I keep looking at Ravelry patterns.
Ravelry is a black hole. Just like Pinterest. I need to stay away from them or they suck my soul 😂
I start projects one at a time, but because I'm terrible about finishing them, I have many projects languishing in the "I got bored/frustrated" basket.
I feel like we may be kindred spirits. I've bought over $700 in fabric since February, and thats been added to my collection of three totes of yarn, cross-stitch supplies, painting supplies, and numerous other projects. I'm trying to get as much done while this wave of interest is still strong, just so I can say I finished things for once!
Ravelry is an amazing resource, a real example of the best uses for the Internet. But goodness, it's sooo easy to get lost in the possibilities...my ravelry favourites list of things I'd like to try making is at least a mile long! Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
@@PonderingStudent It IS an amazing resource. I always get so excited looking through all of the vintage patterns. The fact that they are still accessible and useable. The oldest pattern that I've used so far was from 1915, and I've been eyeballing a ladies' yoke cape from 1904 for a long while.
I love this kind of ‘workshop goings on’ video! It’s inspiring to see what you’re working on, and it encourages me to keep my own ten thousand half-done projects going as well! It’s like checking in and getting an update, and especially with Bernadette it’s always super beautifully shot and edited, and is a little masterpiece in itself!
I really enjoy workroom vlogs like this for many reasons:
1. Fabric/project/pattern porn. All of the hearteyes.
2. You! Your cute, quirky, whimsical witchy self is always a delight to behold.
3. Not only do I love watching how the people that inspire me work/think/plan, but it is incredibly helpful to me!
So thank you!
10:40 My friend likes to say “Feeding two birds with one scone,” which has been really helpful when trying to avoid hurting birds with metaphors (great video, excited to see these projects) ♥️
That's cute!
Im stealing this one, too adorable
Nova Scotians and trailer park boys fans are typically unfortunately familiar with one of my favorite malaphors: let’s get two birds stoned at once
That's cute! I will use that one myself. Could I also suggest "petting two kittens/puppies/guinea pigs/etc. with one hand?"
More like, feeding two birds with one hand. A stone wouldn’t make sense, but it’s super wholesome nevertheless.
“Some of the men’s wear. And all of the women’s wear.” Is probably the most relatable thing for people who like fashion history. 😅🤣
This comment literally sums up fashion history.
I felt this in my bone stays
“Two buns, one hug.” Is my saying (I’m a rabbit owner. The more buns you can hug at once the better).
Aww! This is so cute!! 🐇🤗❤️
Yes I'm working on some crafty thing while watching this, thanks for asking. I'm actually handsewing knickers from a free pattern because I need new knickers and I don't have a sewing machine (yet). And store bought knickers are lame and uncomfortable. Not quite as fancy as a three piece Victorian lady suit, but I'm pretty proud of myself nonetheless.
I literally did a fist pump and a “YES” when you said you had enough pinstripe for the three piece suit haha
Caught myself cheering! And so did my neighbours, my windows were open. Oops.
@@Calliopeigh awww hahaha!
I'd like to think that we all shared a joyous moment there 😊
Hahaha, me too! I've never said, "And the waistcoat!!!!" with as much intense joy before. Or at all. :D
@@minni1sm Right?!
"Starting 7 projects at once is probably not a wise decision but here we are."
Me, looking at my WIP pile of plushies and other such things: "Ah, so this isn't just a thing that knit and crochet artists think. Good to know."
Also, the added in animal clips always make me smile! The bonus chicken content was great! Thank you for that.
I feel very called out by this comment…. >_< lol
Knitter/spinner here. I have *so* many projects going right now! I'm glad it's not just me.
What a mood (crocheter on constant commission work speaking here haha ಥ‿ಥ)
crochet gang understands
It's just a creative person thing. Fanfic writer here with like 4 unfinished writing things here
And I really need that ink-bottle pencil sharpener.
me, watching this as I work on one of the 7 crochet WIPs on or near my desk: I relate.
"feeding two birds with one scone" has been the animal-friendly version I've heard before
My family has always used the version "feed two birds with one peach" with the added touch that a peach is a stone fruit 😊
Honestly B, you can post a 20min video of sewing seams and we will still be here! For the vibes.. the vlogs.. the aesthetic.. Just don't be discouraged, your personality and your dedication makes your content so special :)
Cosigned!! I'd love to see more fun little things
Here here! I completely agree
Honestly she could just dump all of the unused footage out here and I'd be here with the popcorn, eyes glued to the screen 😂
The amount of natural light in your new home is something I strive to have in the future.
Does anybody feels the sudden impulse of organising old and new projects and get super productive while watching this video ?! Love it !!!
"Eating two slices of bread at one time"
- So a sandwich?
"Eating three slices of bread at once"
- Ah, a club sandwich.
Bernadette: *feels absolutely thrilled she can get a full three piece suit made out of the fabric she has*
Me: *simultaneously feels positively giddy for her*
And yes, I love seeing the vlogs in the workroom
I know right? I got so much serotonin out of that, I would like to specifically request a collection of these kinds of moments!
Yes, yes, yes!!!
i was fully grinning like a total idiot !!!! what a wonderful moment to share honestly!
Can I just say...your videography skills are through the roof. The amount of work that goes into a video like this.. that to some, may seem simple ...it's so impressive! I love watching your content for so many reasons, but especially for the way in which you format, you know a thing or two about transportation of the visual eye! And I'm here for it.
I canNOT say I expected to hear the mii music over the fabric buying sequence, but it put quite a smile on my face. Good luck with all those projects!!! Excited for that pin strip suit!!
It is like eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at once.
It's like eating three curds on one scone
You might like the phrase: "feed two birds with one scone!"
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Ohhh yes!!!!
undercover peta
.....but we say scone....not scone. So it's less effective.
Birds shouldn't be fed with bread products
I love how Bernadette hesitated when considering 18th century dress ‘all the time’! I had to laugh with her on that one! A true historical clothing enthusiast! We have all considered could I….? Buying patterns on a binge moment, I do know that exhilarating feeling. Just did it with Lady Marlowe Patterns (1920’s-1959’s). I love your process in planning and organizing, Bernadette! Cheers xoxox
Idk if you’ll see this comment Bernadette, but I just wanted to thank you for reigniting my love for sewing and beginning my love for historical fashion! I now have some lovely handmade clothes including a brand new dress because of you!
Please, please more of these - it's so enjoyable watching you plan and choose items, patterns, fabric etc for garments. Being honest anything you show us is enjoyable, teaching is in your soul. x
No one:
Bernadette: has the most beautifull handwriting ever
As someone with godawful handwriting I seriously can't get over the gorgeousness of her penmanship.
I noticed that too!
I couldn't stop staring at her handwriting 😍
Somehow this is not surprising.
this is one of my favourite videos of yours to rewatch! love the chaotic sewing vibes
Same!!
"There was quite a quite a substantial amount of enabling in the comments," calls out every RUclips comment ever.
I almost commented an enabling comment myself but thought I better not, who knows what I might find in the next video... and here we are with fabric purchased in all its glorious stripey goodness.
"as we say in Shakespeare time" Bernadette said it, she outed herself it is official now
Definitely here for the behind-the-scenes vibes. Your cinematography is killing it, and it's great to see you living your best life in the UK with Cesario.
In terms of weather, great time to move here too, it's a lovely summer now.
@@Stettafire
The moved in the winter.
"Are you done with this period?" Nope. Not even close.
Your excitement when you realized that you could get a three piece suit out of it. *MARVELOUS!*
Also, that ending. Clucking brilliant!
“On the Truly Victorian website.” Oh no…
“Accidentally bought some patterns.” As one does.
“Bought the split skirt.” *gasps* {insert high-pitched squeal} I bought the split skirt, too! (And some highly anachronistic seafoam green cotton twill, because I have needs.) I’m so excited!
I got one of the Edwardians blouses and a walking skirt. And I'm really thinking in get the underwear kit and make myself a set of Victorian pyjamas.
I feel called out by that part
Loved the workshop vlog thing; But where's the "I moved to England story, here's my new space" video.
Yeah, I had to figure it out from CONTEXT!
I literally scrolled through the comments to see if I was imagining things or if she really did move to England. When she said 25 pounds instead of dollars I almost spit out my coffee. Is there a video discussing her moving?? I need details!
@@LalaRach Me too!!
I thought i had just...missed some videos? Not that Bernadette owes us her personal life, but, her work space is lovely. is it school? Love? Love of school? Cheering for Bernadette abd Cesario, ( the globe trotting guinea pig)
@@LalaRach she shared a few updates via her Instagram during the move time but no official "here's my new UK studio" video. I hope she does share one but alas it's all up to her!
Bernadette, do you have an actual bicycle from that time period? I would love to see you wear the period cycling outfit on a vintage bicycle.
Watching Bernadette doin' some Bernadetting is just so soothing. Like..people being themselfes, doing their thing, not giving a fluff. Bernadette you are going places!
Bestbest,
Angelika
"...may or may not have accidentally purchased a bunch of patterns."
Oh hon, we all know there is no such thing as accidents. Only destiny that guides us in our quest to please the sewing gods 🤣
Or the knitting Gods, or the crochet Gods...
And thus the decisions begin...
Or the Paper Crafting/Journal Making Gods...
I might have done the same thing on Etsy a couple of weeks ago w/various Paper Collections from my Favourite Designers over there. $1.99, $2.75 & one that was $5.50...When all was said & done, for what the cost of only one Paper Pad/Collection would’ve cost me at Michael’s, I got SEVEN!!!
Can’t wait to get started playing w/them!! 😊😊
The bread eating + the intense look of "Don't you dare judge me." I about died laughing.
@Bernadette you’ll never see this, but I just finished my first project And I’m really proud of myself..
I mean I'm not Bernadette but I'm proud of you :)
Please be assured that, while I’m not Bernadette, I too am proud of your success!
We're all proud of you!
We are all proud of you on her behalf. I k ow she would be encouraging so please allow us to do that for her. 🎉🎉👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The title really just describes school. Different projects with same due dates with teachers that think we only take their lesson. I’m so tired. T^T
I love how Bernadette is old school yet INCREDIBLY modern at the same time.
Bernadette: “therin lies the rub”
Also Bernadette: “🎶they see me rollin’, they hating🎶”
She really proves that you can have old fashioned styles but not old fashioned values
@@di7209 which always makes me think of Dandy !
"Choose your battles. Choose fewer battles than that? Maybe put some battles back?"
Bernadette, with seven projects at once: ONWARDS
You know, just watching you visualize and organize your projects on paper gave me a little boost for my own works. The hardest part of any project for me is getting my thoughts together and keeping track of everything.
I love these kinds of vlogs because we get a peak into the chaotic process that is wanting to do so many things all at once, which is entirely a Mood.
Also: instead of the two birds metaphor I shall now use, 'it's like sewing two garments with one needle.'
"In the workroom"
Sounds like a series. You can sporadically upload for it, and generally just post anything under the label as long as it resembles something of a vlog
My smile a mile wide when Bernadette said there’s enough material to do a full 3 piece Edwardian suite 😆
Ok YES YES to random project videos. I learn so much in just the little tidbits that get thrown out and the way you lay out you pattern pieces.
Am I the only one wondering where her costume college vlogs left off too, they used to be my comfort video to watch and listen too while I was sketching or planning.
Also, this video got me in such a creative mood to start ALL the projects at once :)
She announced a few months ago that she was removing some of the more personal videos for the sake of privacy. I miss the costume college vlogs too, introverted peopling is always so inspiring.
Now I want a whole day all to myself to lay everything out and plan my next ten projects, instead of letting them lurk in the back of my mind causing considerable anxiety.
Also, one more yes to more vlogs, this has made the tedious job of folding clothes so much more enjoyable!
I have an interview for an apprenticeship for costuming at the royal opera house in London. And thank you so much for being my inspiration and making costuming accessible to me. You're a huge inspiration.
This is so cool!!! Best of luck to you!
oh i saw the listings for the apprenticeships a few weeks back! fingers crossed for you, i hope it all works out!
♥️♥️♥️ Good luck! Let me know if you need a rec letter. 😁
You got this!!!
Good job! I hope you are getting paid?
My mother taught me to sew on her mother's Singer Featherweight machine in time for me to sew all of my own clothes for the start of high school in 1970, minus my favorite pair of Levi's 501s. I ended up making a lot of tops and dresses, including prom and wedding dresses, for friends. I find your videos so incredibly educational and entertaining! I can't get enough. Thank you!
I love these vlogs. They're a little window into what it's like to take up clothes making as a hobby. It has been something I've considered throughout my 35 years but was always to afraid to attempt. The more folks in the historical dress realm I watch make clothes, the more I want to try and make my own. There are so many dress and skirt cuts I wish existed but don't and I want to try and make them for myself!!
“Feeding two birds with one scone” is an equivalent expression to the one you were trying to avoid with the breads
You do know that birds should not be fed with scones, don't you (because: surprise - it will kill them)? This whole language twisting and eradicating history makes me cringe.
@@misspeach3755 feel free to replace scone with something birds would eat. A fruit perhaps?
@@theonlyenekoeneko feed two birds with one apple? (According to Google I think they can eat apples)
@@erose1320 works for me! I only offered scone originally because I’ve seen it before and I suspect scones were chosen because they rhyme with stone. No malicious intent!
@@theonlyenekoeneko I also like the rhyming of two birds with one scone! The image of a sophisticated bird eating a scone is ~chefs kiss~
As someone with a 2 page, double column, projects-to-make-this-winter list video seems so minimalist and reasonable 😍
Also now I want to go through those two pages of projects and draw them up like this because
A E S T H E T I C
I love how spacious your new place is. That dark stripe for the 3 piece suit is great. I am so excited to see your new projects come into fruition. I love have 1/2 a dozen projects of more in the works. As I come to a snag on one, I can move onto the next one and so on. Glad to see I am not the only one who must do all the projects in my head at one time. Going to be a lovely, productive summer.
Keep coming back to this vid during my own sewing escapades. Very lovely to see that I’m not the only one who has this many projects going at once. Currently on my back on the cold floor because cutting out the hat I’m working on has done in my crooked lower back, and the anemia isn’t helping. Thank you for giving me the most wondrous distraction yet again!
Your filming and editing skills have evolved in a new direction in this vlog - I love it! Also, could you please not tell my monkey brain to start all the projects I desperately try to keep for later because there is so much to do right now? Thank you XD PS: I got my patterns of fashion 5 book yesterday - possibly the only one in Germany on sale - and was so thrilled to see the detailed documentation of garments.
basically anyone in the creative field: **laughing crying in WIPs and new ideas**
It's 2am. I'm sipping coffee and watching Bernadette be her incredible self as I'm getting ready for work. I'm so in awe of her personal aesthetic, and here I am in my own aesthetic: little boy toddler/cozy, eccentric grandma. 🤷♀️
A PINSTRIPED THREE PIECE VICTORIAN SUIT!! VERY EXCITING!! I’m so happy for you that they had so much of the fabric left!
“It’s Gonna take a lifetime to get through, but, you know what, we’re gonna have a good time.”
Life motto
Right there
❤️
Bernadette: "I hope you got a little bit of crafty creative work done yourself"
Me, looking at my unwritten dissertation: "Some other time, my friend"
Oh God, I'm having flashbacks!
I am not a seamstress but I love watching how you plan things out. I wish I could sew, let alone do what you do!!
You absolutely can! I admired Bernadette for a long time and I recently bit the bullet and acquired an antique sewing machine (absolutely not necessary) and decided on a project for myself. I have never sewn anything in my life besides non-medical face masks. I’m currently in the process of stitching some lace on my Victorian chemise by hand. Do the thing! I believe I’m your abilities!
SEW IN LOVE WITH YOUR NEW SPACE ...to be able to lay that whole ensemble out must be bliss!
Me, owning a kilt as part of my school uniform: kilts are the most detestable item in the history of clothing, burn all kilts in the pit of Tartarus
Sees Bernadette swooshing dramatically in a kilt and cape: kilts are the best; where's my school kilt so I can swoosh about in it!
Pray tell in which corner of this lovely planet does one where a kilt as school uniform?
@@RebeccaEWebber I live in New Zealand and my school had a kilt as part of the winter uniform.
As a descendant, may I ask, is it a "proper" kilt (great plaid) or one of those modern type "utility" kilts?
@@DesmondKills the more you know! 😁
@Rebecca E. Webber I live in Ireland, and a lot of girls' schools wear kilts, or plaid skirts. I don't know if it's a proper kilt so to speak, but it fastens with buckles and safety pins, so it might be? My school did recently switch to skirts in the same fabric, but a lot of people still wear the kilt.
"laying my pattern pieces on top of the yardage" Sometimes that is the only way to figure out what will work. In my checkered past, I constructed quite a few garments as an SCA seamstress where the patterns were created by looking at artwork from the desired period. The laying out of the pattern pieces was always the process. I absolutely LOVE the in the workroom VLOGS!
Indeed it is. Just because the area is large enough doesn’t guarantee that it will work out geometrically. The only way to find out _that_ is to try it.
Came to like a comment re workroom vlogs, and this was the first one I saw.
Not to denigrate your interesting story
I love the work room videos. I learned to sew from ladies who were born in the Edwardian Era. And they were taught by ladies sewing in the Victorian Era. My grandmother posed for photos in the 1880s and 1890s. Beautiful inset lace blouses and black walking skirts. And perhaps some split skirts as she drove to work in her personal single hitch trap. A beautiful lady who blessed her daughters and grand daughters with thick brunette hair and lovely complexions. And she was an accomplished seamstress by hand and with an 1890s treadle. In the 1950s, I learned to sew on a similar treadle. As I watch your videos. I see so many skills I learned between ages 5 and 10. I love your content!!!!!
I am absolutely not tired of this period and I never will be.