This is mentality that should be applied all throughout life, isn’t it? ”If you did the thing, then you did the thing! That’s great and you should be proud, regardless of whether every single aspect of The Thing™ was done absolutely perfectly. Next time you do The Thing, the things that weren’t perfect will be better and you will have progressed!”

The first costume I made had no seam finishes at all. First time sewist, and no idea I had to finish the edges of the fabric. The costume looked great on the outside, but, golly gosh, the inside was rough. 30 years later, and that costume still gets worn occasionally. Still looks good on the outside, but rough as guts on the inside.

I agree; if it works, it works. I so enjoy your videos--your research, your chatting while you get dressed and the scenes with you appearing in the dress. I enjoy the inclusion of the making of the ruffle pleating. If I were to offer a slightly negative comment, it is that your audio is problematic. There is so much echo, it is often hard to understand you. I need to run the closed captions. I still give you a big thumbs up for your content and look forward to more in 2023!

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Alas echo is what you get in big houses. That is why I pay for the captions:-)

@DawnOldham

Жыл бұрын

@@priorattire I wondered if someone might give you a gift of a better auditory system, like other You Tubers have? I also thought this same thought. Your videos are stellar but the audio is poor.

@gellawella

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know what is best to use to adress the sound quality: the small microphone ones (mosqitoes??) you attach to your person, but I think those are difficult to use when getting dressed. That cord! And the little box, where to put them?? Or if a mic on a tripod or boom of sorts would be better? Catching the sound from above? Could that work? But, I can imagine that could be quite expensive, which ever would work best. If possible at all … maybe something to wish for next christmas. ❤

When you were discussing the process, I was feeling so justified/excused/absolved. I recently made a robe de style for a party and was finishing it up at the last minute. The body of the dress has no hem and the lace flounce at the hem and the trim are caught on by little hand tacks with big whomping running stitches in between. But if I keep my mouth shut about what's going on inside, who's to know? And no one did. The dress was a big success. Like you, I plan to finish off what needs it before I put the dress away for next time. But it was so gratifying hearing you speak frankly about the way things so often are.

It reminds me of the dress the Queen of Hearts wears in the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland.

As a jewelry maker, let me say your bling is magnificent! You are as spot on with your accessories as you are with your wardrobe. Have a Merry Christmas and I look forward to all the 2023 videos

I can never get over how well these historical fashions suit your body type - you just pop the stays or the corset on and... ooomph! Perfect! I'm of the more bony variety which serves me well with a lot of modern fashions (not the low-cut ones though! haha) but in the past I'd definitely be one of those women who needed a lot of padding around their chest and hips in order to achieve the desired effect, and I probably wouldn't have been able to pull off some of the more dramatic, heavy-fabric looks. Just goes to show that there are no good or bad figures - just cuts and fashions that flatter them or not!

@floridaflamingogirl3119

Жыл бұрын

I know, right? The dresses she wears are always so flattering on her waist and hips, especially when she’s wearing a riding habit that has one of those smart, snug jackets. I love seeing her so happy about what she wears ❤

Thank you for your encouregment. My fear of not being able to sew perfectly has prevented me from sewing.

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Just go ahead and with Practice you will get there!

Your videos are an absolute breath of fresh air!!! I love that you ride in some costumes and "tell it like it is". Your style and eye for color is inspired and I adore all of your work! Thank you, Happy Christmas and All the very best in 2023! May Your fabrics run smoothly through your fingers and your and your horses stay hale and hearty along with your husband and yourself!!!

The neckline on that bodice is so simple, but it's absolutely stunning on you.

Some of the Worth gowns were for a specific event, so they weren't expected to have to last much longer than the duration of the event.

@9:25 - it passed through and even autogenerated the correct subtitles 😁 Merry Xmas to you, your family and friends! Keep up the great work! Thank you!

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I commission the caption and edit them before uploading- I had to declare the profanity in the upload setting but they don’t mind much as long as it is not in the title or in the first 15 seconds or so

Love it! And good to hear the reassurances about perfection. This year was a hurried sewing year for me and NONE of the insides of my dresses look good. And some of the stitching on the outside is pretty sketch too but as long as it's covered by trim, no one's the wiser.

"but, how do you sit!?" you just like.. sit?

@ellaisplotting

Жыл бұрын

I think some people think bustles are solid lumps, in the same way they think you have to take all your layers off to go to the loo 😆

My great great grandma was a seamstress known for finishing her garments so that the inside looked almost as well as the outside. I am not nearly so patient at sewing! 😂 Happy holidays!

I don't usually comment on your channel, but that dress is stunning!

You work with thousands of hooks, and seamlessly button the tiniest of buttons - then fumble with your glittering jewellery! What a joy you bring to our simple lives of pulling on trousers, and a T-shirt. wesołych świąt to you and yours ❤️🇦🇺

Once in my life I would like to wear a gown from the old days, with all the layers and frill and frufru, so lovely.

I couldn’t help but think “The Gilded Age” when I saw this one on. I’m sure Julian Fellowes has designers hard at work on the costumes, but this one sure would fit right in. I love the bold, geometric accents and simple color palettes. I can see why that was a fashion phase.

Thank you for adressing this problem! This is actually what made me loose my joy and stop making historical clothes some years back. (I am stubborn so I hav started again) We are all just humans, "back then" as well as now. Yes, we learn through our mistakes our whole lives!

love the informal style of this video, it really does feel like getting ready and chatting with a friend (swearing, stockings, sewing and all!) much love and happy new year

When you said you could put a tea service on your bum I instantly thought that would make a great costume. If everything was plastic it might be do able.

@jwolfe1209

Жыл бұрын

And a pair of cups balancing on the bosom like my favorite Victorian photograph

Such a beautiful gown! I often have to remind myself not to be hard on myself when I ride. It does not need to be perfect.

That dress is gorgeous! I imagine it would be something the Queen of Hearts might wear. And thank you for making me feel better about not always having perfectly finished inside seams❤

"Cuff tacked on" It's WHITE and likely removed for washing or simply replaced. Like the dragging ruffles of the same era, it seems reasonable to assume they were constructed for this, basted on and easy to remove for cleaning - or to change the length if the garment was worn by a second or third party.

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I have seen several tacked on cuffs ~ but this one was sporting exceptionally big and ugly stitches

@AveryMilieu

Жыл бұрын

@@priorattire Second owner or an incompetent ladies maid? As you said, no one will see it, so it wasn't as important as the outside of the garment.

Even though it's unfinished, that is really a gorgeous dress. I love the colours in most, and love how the sets sit on you

I love yours thoughts on not letting perfectionism get in the way of having fun with our costumes. There’s so much pressure to be perfect even though historical garments are very much not perfect!

You are such a lovely, lovely woman in any era!

This dress is so STUNNING!!!!! I love the bustle era!

This might be one of the most beautiful gowns you've made, possibly second only to the sunflower dress 😍 so dramatic!

Very Beautiful !!!! i am a beginner in sewing 🧵 and my dream is to sew a dress like that one time !!! You are an inspiration for me !!! I love yur video and i wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

In that case you need our books- volume 1 is grey to start with:-)

@nanalevine2494

Жыл бұрын

@@priorattire OK I will check it !! Thank you for your answer !!

That gown is gorgeous 😍..you always look so beautiful in them! Iove the material and the big house your in..I love seeing how parts are made and understand that construction can be complex and difficult and theres alot of troubleshooting..God bless you for doing it! 🙏..I enjoy your chatting and humor and how photogenic you are..Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎉 😊

The hair style, the color of the dress, you look just beautiful.

JEEZ!!! That bustle is taking no prisoners! aint gonna lie, would hate to wear it everyday, but it would be loads of fun to pose for pics as you did in that get-up! and maybe even a dance or two.

When I think of 1880s dress this one that always comes to my mind first. I wish they put on more pictures but you did amazing job!

Such a gorgeous dress! Worth the effort of getting into.

You really love dressing up and do it so well, very elegant, belle of the ball for sure

The silk makes a nice, swishing sound. But it's to hot to be worn over here in the Southern Hemisphere summer... Merry Christmas to all!!!!

Cranberry sauce colored dress..i was watching when eating turkey with sauce lol. I love the geometric look of that era's dresses.

That gown truly is Christmasy! Must be great fun to sashay around in. I'm short and I have been known to pin up the hems on trousers that are too long instead of taking the time to hem them.

Magnifique. Joyeux Noël

even though, I'm American male, I love to watch you did handmade those gorgeous Victorian era dressing! I think it's neat to look at modern dressing that inspired from Victorian era! Renaissance Period (Elizabethan Era) dressing is really interest especially with ruffs. Thanks for show how Victorian era dressing look alike in early 1830's to early 1900's.. it's very gorgeous dressing! :)

@priorattire

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Merry Xmas to Prior Attire and to everyone reading this! ❤

Beautiful, I love the more graphic designs of this Era!

A ridiculous and yet beautiful gown! My favorite are between 1865 and 1890’s I think, then you come out with another gorgeous gown and I change my mind.

A very upbeat, enjoyable and educational video!! Absolutely fantastic work.

Merry Christmas to you and your lovely husband, from Southern California, USA. You make me want to visit the UK, with your wonderful location shots that I now want to see for myself. (Of course, I also want to come pick up one of your delightful creation for myself as well.) The British Tourism industry should put you on retainer. Best wishes for a delightful 2023!

I adore 'period films' such as 'The Age of Innocence' or 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'. I can't sew a straight hem to save my life, so I live vicariously thru these films & YT channels! (P.S.: You forgot your Gloves!)

@priorattire

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t. I am going to dinner- you remove gloved for eating!

Wonderfull as usual and merry Christmas to you too

I love how your as yet unfinished inside of the bodice looks so "messy"! It looks perfect to me 😃 Your so, so talented. I'm in awe of every beautiful gown you make and kindly share here. Thank you.

Amazing dress. Yes, the big garnet broach is perfect.

Merry/Happy Christmas!

Magnificent!

I always get so excited when you post a new video!… I don’t know why it took me 6 (yes… SIX) whole days for me to make the time to watch this most recent video 🤔 I especially love the “how do you sit with a bustle?”… and my first thought was “who needs a pillow for your back when you’re wearing a bustle?” 😂

Beautiful! I love the swishing sound the silk makes.

Merry Yule & Xmas vacations! And health, and warmth of hearth & of heart for you & your folks!!🤩🤗🌃☀🌟🎊✨🎇🎆🎇🎄🎄🎄🪄🎁🎍☃🥂🍾Amen & Halleluja!

What an amazing gown! It seems to embody the spirit of Christmas! ❤❤❤

Stunning dress Isabella…Merry Christmas 🎄🎅….🥰🇦🇺

Merry Christmas to you too ive been watching you for meny years and loved every minute xx

🎅 Merry Christmas 🎄. This dress is stunning, I luv the colors. Great job

WONDERFUL

What a gorgeous, sumptuous dress! 😍 Hoping you had a wonderful time at the ball Izabella, and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! 😊🎄

This gives me hope that one day I will be able to sew on a button. Seriously, it is a beautiful gown and your talent amazes me.

Merry Christmas! What a beautiful gown! You're right; it's perfect for a Christmas dinner!

That is really a stunning dress, Izabella 😍 Really nice and colorful as well. Thanks for showing us as always.

Thank you for all you do and your dresses are always exquisite! Happy holidays to you and your family and friends!

Merry Christmas Happy New Year I always love watching your shows I love old clothing you make they're very pretty

Happy holidays!

As usual, your work is absolutely incredible

How beautiful! I love the sitting demonstration. Merry Christmas!

Oh, that's beautiful. Merry Christmas!

Dear PriorAttire, Merry Christmas and thanks a lot for Your wonderful work and videos! xxx

Beautiful,elegant as always. Happy Christmas!!!

What a gorgeous dress. amazing. Merry Christmas.

Beautiful!!! Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration.

A dream of mine. Wow thanks

Merry Christmas Prior Attire!, season's greetings from Lima, Peru! Bustled dresses are really tricky and hard to even plan one, but yours is fantastic and it looks utterly elegant.

Gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

I think of all your beautiful gowns, this is my favorite! I love all your videos. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!

Lovely! Happy New Year!

Absolutely beautiful! You are very talented!

Very lovely. Merry Christmas. Much love ❤️

Looks very festive. Merry Christmas!

This is one WOW of a dress! Love it. I wish it fit me

Merry Christmas from across the pond! Thanks for another year of excellent content

What a stunning, festive gown. Merry Christmas! 🎀✨🎄✨🎀

Very pretty. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Beautiful dress...love the colors

Incredible! So much fun to see these beautiful creations and imagine the past!❤🇨🇦

Your attires are so majestic and sublime. Have a merry Christmas and Happy New year ❤️🌈

A beautiful dress. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.

Thank you, and all the best for Christmas season, and happy New Year 🙋🪄

Merry christmas pretty lady, love your work

Stunning!

Merry Christmas! I love your videos

So lovely & festive!

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and happy new year to you and your family’s.

Victorian Mrs Claus 😄 Happy holidays 🥳

amazing as always as someone who can barely sew in a button I’m always astounded by what you can do ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

No one can dress like you! Your sewing, design are stunning.