i once heard someone say "you are not getting extra points for doing the boring thing longer" in a video about that damn elitism of the hand stitching crowd. you made this all by hand congratu fucking lations nobody will ever know.
@@ragnkja why anyone would do that is beyond me. thats probably costumers who have no other hobbies and no family but i am a working mother of 2 with a smallholding to take care of i have no time for that
@@ragnkja again - good for them but even if i did i wouldn't have time for that. but their elitism about it is what is annoying. "Well *I* HANDsewed this all" and then turn up nose at us peasants who have a life outside sewing
When you said “… commando” at the beginning, it really felt like _britishness intensifies_ haha! Great video, it’s encouraging to see a skilled sewist struggle with pattern instructions.
I’m so glad you’re doing so well! I don’t have MS, but I do have other factors that limit my energy/spoons. Watching you has helped me to learn to better manage my own limitations. I just wanted to say thank you, keep up the good work, listen to your doctors, and take good care of yourself!
11:02 Most relatable moment in any video ever 😂 It makes me laugh when modern people think open-crotch bloomers and chemise were saucy undies - there's enough fabric going on there to cover a dozen modesties! I'm glad we get to see these projects too, alongside the pretty bits you had fun with. Like you, my health imposes constraints and I have to make more compromises than the typical able person, but it can start to feel like you're a poor pale imitation of the required standard for participation when everyone else is casually hand-sewing entire ensembles in the time it takes me to throw together a chemise. It's so important to see people doing this who are just like me 💜
For those who had to present a certain standard of appearance but couldn't afford all the help they really needed, when these were daily fashion, I suspect they only did as much as they physically could and hid any shortcomings under the long skirts they wore. One dress hem alone would have taken forever. No wonder they had limited wardrobes.
I recently used a 1/8" rolled hem presser foot to finish my seam allowances. I had used a half inch seam allowance and ironed it open. I had to hem each side of the seam allowance separately, but it was super fast with the rolled hem presser foot and invisible from the right side.
This chemise and drawers combo looks really comfy, and I love those little leg frills. While I handsew almost everything (yup, also if no one will see it) I agree that if you don't have the energy to handsew, machine sewn garments are okay. If in 1840s they would have machines, then I'm sure they would use them. Especially if they were as widely available as today and possible to buy secondhand for cheap.
It's a case of to each their own. I'm sure there were people who enjoyed hand sewing and so never adopted a sewing machine, just as I know many older women who never adopted an electric machine because they love their hand crank. Maybe one day I'll hand sew something for the pleasure of it, but for now me and my Bernina have deadlines to meet 😊
@@RetroClaude Yeah, you're right. It depends on a person and their preferences. And especially their deadlines, my granny was a sewist (aside working in a factory and having 7 kids) and till this day she says that I'm insane for completely handsewing my garments 😂 But I don't have deadlines to meet and I do it for myself, so I don't have any pressure.
I have handsewn a number of garments. For slippery fabric like silk and lightweight satin it's less hassle than the machine. I wouldn't contemplate a thick wool coat though.
I'm glad your so realistic about these. Fluffy pretty things are nice but really who is going to see you in your undies? So by machine and with mistakes too is totally fine, lets normalize it! It's definitely wearable, functional and strong. Thank you for making it ok.
I made the chemise and drawers from this pattern many years again when I was making my 1850s ensemble -my fist foray into historical costuming. They work great and they still look nice. I always wear the drawers under the chemise and then the corset on top. Much easier to go to the bathroom when you don’t have all that chemise fabric tucked into your drawers under your skirts, and I thought it was more comfortable as well. Excited to see your dress!
I often tell people that if someone is close enough to see those mistakes on those seams 1) they really should be interested in you not your clothes and 2) they better have consent! They came out well and do the job! I think put the time and energy into the showy outer stuff is a much better use of time! And yay for trying out new stitches on the machine!
A neat trick for sewing in top stitching on an enclosed leg or sleeve is to turn the leg/sleeve inside out first, then place the seam to be top stitched underneath the foot with the excess fabric facing up. It is much easier this way to keep the excess fabric out of the way. I learnt this when doing some industrial sewing. I still make Oh f*^K mistakes in spite of being sewing for over 30 years.
I find patterns instructions like to oversimplify by making decisions for you. Then you end up trying to thread in miles of cord, because they decided you might accidentally catch the cord if you sewed the channel with the cord already in. There's always going to be methodology trade offs, but I want to know why someone suggests what they do, and under what circumstances. Which is probably why I have a subscription list full of sewists to watch for general interest, even though I avoid video tutorials when trying to do something.
I too avoid tutorials. I like to figure out what feels best for me. Sometimes I see some one do something a new way and I'm inspired to try it but other times I'm like nope, not for me 😅
That was definitely a game changer for me! It makes it WAAAAAAAY more likely for a seam to be pressed than it would if I had to fiddle with the big iron. ❤
Yes they did! It was kind of difficult to get everything on but it did help with keeping the skirt standing out. It did mean every time you sat down you had to rearrange everything. Difficult to do in an elegant fashion!
Love you feather and fan top! I'm debating looking for the video and tracking down the pattern while quivering in fear of taking on those tiny pins and lace weight yarn.
You'll be surprised to know it's actually knit on 5mm needles (not so tiny) and the pattern is available in my Ko-fi shop, should you decide to give it a go ☺️
Glad you're doing much better. I'm getting around to sewing after years of illnesses and waiting for surgeries. I'm now 3/4ths of the wau through. I have planned my projects and all is ready for me to start.
Yep I found the back a bit of a design flaw. Because the draw string is fixed at the sides but not at the CB edge the back pieces aren't under any tension so they slide about and gape. Which made things VERY precarious at times! Thank god for all the petticoats!
i found the edwardian corset easier than the darn chemise can you believe that?? i have a corset mockup done that is perfectly wearable but god help me with that friggin chemise
Corsets are difficult to get to fit but the sewing is pretty straightforward. A chemise actually has more difficult processes involved! In my humble opinion anyway
"Skipping the marking up really doesn't save any time!"
Haw, sewing taught me the meaning of the phrase "A stitch in time saves nine."
It's so true!
I love in your videos when you wear things we've seen you make! I loved seeing the lacy blue jumper and little bits of the yell cardigan!
I'm glad you noticed! I try and remember to wear them but sometimes I forget, or the weather doesn't line up 😅
Why handstitch if nobody sees it but you? You’re totally right 😊
i once heard someone say "you are not getting extra points for doing the boring thing longer" in a video about that damn elitism of the hand stitching crowd. you made this all by hand congratu fucking lations nobody will ever know.
The only reason to do that is if you _prefer_ handsewing.
@@ragnkja why anyone would do that is beyond me. thats probably costumers who have no other hobbies and no family but i am a working mother of 2 with a smallholding to take care of i have no time for that
@@manuferguson6564
Some people just don’t like using sewing machines, or find hand sewing meditative.
@@ragnkja again - good for them but even if i did i wouldn't have time for that. but their elitism about it is what is annoying. "Well *I* HANDsewed this all" and then turn up nose at us peasants who have a life outside sewing
When you said “… commando” at the beginning, it really felt like _britishness intensifies_ haha! Great video, it’s encouraging to see a skilled sewist struggle with pattern instructions.
I was instantly embarrassed after saying it. I had to have a cup of tea to recover.
@@RetroClaude When in doubt, take a tea break! You recovered masterfully. ;)
Very cute!!
I’m so glad you’re doing so well! I don’t have MS, but I do have other factors that limit my energy/spoons. Watching you has helped me to learn to better manage my own limitations. I just wanted to say thank you, keep up the good work, listen to your doctors, and take good care of yourself!
Thanks to you, I have a heads-up about the gap in the back when I make these. I appreciate that!
11:02 Most relatable moment in any video ever 😂 It makes me laugh when modern people think open-crotch bloomers and chemise were saucy undies - there's enough fabric going on there to cover a dozen modesties!
I'm glad we get to see these projects too, alongside the pretty bits you had fun with. Like you, my health imposes constraints and I have to make more compromises than the typical able person, but it can start to feel like you're a poor pale imitation of the required standard for participation when everyone else is casually hand-sewing entire ensembles in the time it takes me to throw together a chemise. It's so important to see people doing this who are just like me 💜
I'm glad someone appreciated both my ironic thumbnail and my zero flips given attitude 🤣 💜
For those who had to present a certain standard of appearance but couldn't afford all the help they really needed, when these were daily fashion, I suspect they only did as much as they physically could and hid any shortcomings under the long skirts they wore. One dress hem alone would have taken forever. No wonder they had limited wardrobes.
I recently used a 1/8" rolled hem presser foot to finish my seam allowances. I had used a half inch seam allowance and ironed it open. I had to hem each side of the seam allowance separately, but it was super fast with the rolled hem presser foot and invisible from the right side.
I know it was really normal but I still feel like I'd feel a bit like I was commando in open drawers
Hope you had a great time
It was an unusual experience. I found I could sort of keep everything feeling more familiar by strategically tucking the chemise in 😅
This chemise and drawers combo looks really comfy, and I love those little leg frills. While I handsew almost everything (yup, also if no one will see it) I agree that if you don't have the energy to handsew, machine sewn garments are okay. If in 1840s they would have machines, then I'm sure they would use them. Especially if they were as widely available as today and possible to buy secondhand for cheap.
It's a case of to each their own. I'm sure there were people who enjoyed hand sewing and so never adopted a sewing machine, just as I know many older women who never adopted an electric machine because they love their hand crank. Maybe one day I'll hand sew something for the pleasure of it, but for now me and my Bernina have deadlines to meet 😊
@@RetroClaude Yeah, you're right. It depends on a person and their preferences. And especially their deadlines, my granny was a sewist (aside working in a factory and having 7 kids) and till this day she says that I'm insane for completely handsewing my garments 😂 But I don't have deadlines to meet and I do it for myself, so I don't have any pressure.
I have handsewn a number of garments. For slippery fabric like silk and lightweight satin it's less hassle than the machine. I wouldn't contemplate a thick wool coat though.
I'm glad your so realistic about these. Fluffy pretty things are nice but really who is going to see you in your undies? So by machine and with mistakes too is totally fine, lets normalize it! It's definitely wearable, functional and strong. Thank you for making it ok.
I love your teeny tiny iron. A great tool to do seams.
Not going to lie, that thumbnail really made me laugh 😆
we all know if ladies from this era ha a sewing machine they would have used it...these look nice.
I think that came out great! Looking forward to the corset. I'm definitely curious about making one but haven't been brave enough (yet!)
I made the chemise and drawers from this pattern many years again when I was making my 1850s ensemble -my fist foray into historical costuming. They work great and they still look nice. I always wear the drawers under the chemise and then the corset on top. Much easier to go to the bathroom when you don’t have all that chemise fabric tucked into your drawers under your skirts, and I thought it was more comfortable as well. Excited to see your dress!
I wondered how these were actually worn. I was thinking her chemise was tucked in bc she was trying to show the bloomers while being modest??
I often tell people that if someone is close enough to see those mistakes on those seams 1) they really should be interested in you not your clothes and 2) they better have consent! They came out well and do the job! I think put the time and energy into the showy outer stuff is a much better use of time! And yay for trying out new stitches on the machine!
I find these actually pretty comfy.
I agree! They were very comfy at the ball and I like the adjustable waist. Great together with a corset ☺️
A neat trick for sewing in top stitching on an enclosed leg or sleeve is to turn the leg/sleeve inside out first, then place the seam to be top stitched underneath the foot with the excess fabric facing up. It is much easier this way to keep the excess fabric out of the way. I learnt this when doing some industrial sewing. I still make Oh f*^K mistakes in spite of being sewing for over 30 years.
Menswear is all long tubes with flat fell seams--I'll have to try this trick!
Fantastic video and the title card is hilarious. 💜
I find patterns instructions like to oversimplify by making decisions for you.
Then you end up trying to thread in miles of cord, because they decided you might accidentally catch the cord if you sewed the channel with the cord already in.
There's always going to be methodology trade offs, but I want to know why someone suggests what they do, and under what circumstances. Which is probably why I have a subscription list full of sewists to watch for general interest, even though I avoid video tutorials when trying to do something.
I too avoid tutorials. I like to figure out what feels best for me. Sometimes I see some one do something a new way and I'm inspired to try it but other times I'm like nope, not for me 😅
Well done, they turned out great i loved the pretty blue jumper you wore ❤
Your top is so beautiful!
They look amazing. 😊
Thank you, so helpful!! Wearing this garment for my Renaissance festival custom, and it's my first time using a pattern.
I can not say enough how much I love your tiny iron. Things are going along swimmingly! I can't wait to see the next step.
I have tiny iron on my wish list. Brilliant idea.
That was definitely a game changer for me! It makes it WAAAAAAAY more likely for a seam to be pressed than it would if I had to fiddle with the big iron. ❤
If anyone is getting close enough to see the open crotch area, they probably won't be checking for decorative embroidery :-D
I've used this pattern several times when I was a performer. It is truly a good pattern and made lovely, useful garments.
I love that you used lace you have had so long, but sorry you had so many setbacks with that part.
Loved the video! These bloomers look so fun. Hooray for finally getting to use trim in your stash!
When I was performing, I made several pairs with that pattern which saved me at Ren fairs at court.
I'd definitely use it again!
Since the bloomers are not silky nylon-ish fabric like our modern slips, did the dress (or petticoat) cling to the bloomers and get all scrunched up?
Yes they did! It was kind of difficult to get everything on but it did help with keeping the skirt standing out. It did mean every time you sat down you had to rearrange everything. Difficult to do in an elegant fashion!
Your thumbnail... LOL. I hope you won't get on the RUclips blacklist...
I've definitely seen worse 😂
Love you feather and fan top! I'm debating looking for the video and tracking down the pattern while quivering in fear of taking on those tiny pins and lace weight yarn.
You'll be surprised to know it's actually knit on 5mm needles (not so tiny) and the pattern is available in my Ko-fi shop, should you decide to give it a go ☺️
Glad you're doing much better. I'm getting around to sewing after years of illnesses and waiting for surgeries. I'm now 3/4ths of the wau through. I have planned my projects and all is ready for me to start.
I'm so glad you've come back to sewing. Take it easy and enjoy it ☺️💚
@@RetroClaude thanks. Going to cut fabric tomorrow 😁
I kinda thought the point of a ball was to find someone you’d like to examine your decorative stitches
Hahaha 🤣 thanks for making me snort with laughter!
The thumbnail!😂
Those are definitely breezy bloomers all right. Very ventilated.
Yes very good for air circulation 😂
Still hoping you pick the 1940's jumper next!! 🥰
The thumbnail is brilliant 😆😆
I promise nothing indecent was revealed in the making of this thumbnail 😂
@@RetroClaude 😆😆
That opening at the back has me in hysterics, what the hell were they thinking? Honestly, what a palaver it must of been to go to the loo.
Yep I found the back a bit of a design flaw. Because the draw string is fixed at the sides but not at the CB edge the back pieces aren't under any tension so they slide about and gape. Which made things VERY precarious at times! Thank god for all the petticoats!
i found the edwardian corset easier than the darn chemise can you believe that?? i have a corset mockup done that is perfectly wearable but god help me with that friggin chemise
Corsets are difficult to get to fit but the sewing is pretty straightforward. A chemise actually has more difficult processes involved! In my humble opinion anyway
@@RetroClaude absolutely
They are really cute. I think they would be comfy for lounging round the house while knitting. Tho I would have to stitch the open crotch.
I know I think they're quite cute. Almost like an MC hammer trouser but make it Victorian 😁
@@RetroClaude oh that’s we should rename bloomers, Victorian MC hammer trousers lol.
And we're they breezy?
Birdy
Indeed they were 😂
Thank you for making them so that we don't have to make or wear them. 😂
Suddenly I don’t feel so bad about my own f*ck it moments anymore.