I always feel just a little smarter after watching Nicole's videos. I mean, it's an illusion. I'm still the idiot who put her shirt on inside out this morning. But I *feel* smarter.

@lajoyous1568

2 жыл бұрын

Same 🙃

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

You’re still the same, slightly absent-minded or uncoordinated person, but now you’re a little more knowledgeable.

@rburns8083

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragnkja that's very sweet of you to say. ..and also very accurate.

@amaliaseven7

2 жыл бұрын

Oh mood

@piccalillipit9211

2 жыл бұрын

You should see me wearing trousers with braces, a shirt, a jumper and needing the toilet - blind panic...

I wanted to add that this ensemble should _absolutely_ come here, to Upstate NY, to the Dickens festival in Skaneatles, because you will be universally admired. Possibly photographed a million times. Which is when you hand them a business card with your KZread address.

@megb9700

2 жыл бұрын

When does this festival happen? I have family in Jordan and Clinton.

@elainepeters8771

2 жыл бұрын

From the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve ...I'm from the area 😁

Seeing you explain your process and how you figured out how to complete this gorgeous coat with such little information make my mind boggle at the dedication of the costumers of Muppets Christmas Carol.🤯 And you look amazing in these clothes!💙

Wow! The coat is gorgeous. Your attention to detail and attempt at being as accurate as possible is kind of awe inspiring, particularly when we remember that this coat will barely be seen under the overcoat! I know the final look is going to be amazing, but I’m almost sad to see this beautiful coat covered up. Please don’t feel bad if it takes longer than intended for this costume to be completed. Seeing the recreation as it very likely would have looked in 1840, and human sized is so satisfying, it’s absolutely worth the wait, aside from it being an astounding amount of work. Be well, and happy holidays!

I realize. Im using Nicole as ASMR Her voice is so calm and soothing. I feel so relaxed and educated on historical dress after watching her videos.

@susanrobertson984

2 жыл бұрын

She is perfect Sunday watching!!

@rburns8083

2 жыл бұрын

I was just saying the same thing today. She has a great voice to listen to as you unwind.

@cream-ella7223

2 жыл бұрын

Especially since the way her script is it doesn’t usually rely on you having to see the video so it’s almost like podcasts!! Her videos are so well made!

@bubbles1850

2 жыл бұрын

Same tho!

@tortis6342

2 жыл бұрын

I like to listen to her as I'm drawing.

Even though the coat is barely seen under the overcoat it lends a lot to structure and layers. Layers add interest

Did anyone else hear Rizzo's little "Thank you for makin' me a part of this," over the end doggo footage? This is an amazingly detailed and beautiful coat.

The quilting in the breast area is poetically beautiful. Thank you. This is yet another video I will repeatedly be revisiting because I have a Chanel-ish style jacket in my near future and I'm happily in the middle of research. I am So in love with quilted linings right now that I'm having a serious Nerd Moment. Stunning work. Just. Stunning. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

The content on historical menswear you’ve been creating is astounding. I’m so, so pleased to see someone putting out well-thought-out, useful information when there’s so little out there. Thank you!!

I am so excited watching these videos as I'm a BIG fan of Muppet Christmas Carol. The best part is that they've found the lost widescreen footage of Belle singing "When Love Has Gone". They're re-releasing the film on blu ray next year in it's entirety. I LOVE that you're recreating the coat!

@Magearod

2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how excited I am for this news!

@nian60

2 жыл бұрын

That's great news. I really like the film too.

@Apledore

2 жыл бұрын

SO glad to hear this! I watched it yesterday, and the lack of Belle's song was painful!

@dulcierobertson7828

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn't know they lost the footage! That's such a shame, I have the DVD and it's a highlight of the movie!

@jennarhodes2724

2 жыл бұрын

That's the best thing I've ever heard, it is a Christmas miracle

The coat ended up gorgeous, and man all those little details! I’m continuously amazed by your research abilities and attention to detail on these projects!

Now I wish all the costubers I follow each did one of the Muppets’ attire from the movie!

@amiejo

2 жыл бұрын

@pocketfullofposeys did a version of miss piggy’s costume

@mcomeslast

3 ай бұрын

They would be cool!

I had to giggle at the thought that Gonzo's costumes were more historically accurate than many blockbuster "historical" movies.

All that hand-stitching is just SO stunningly beautiful. Yes it's black on black, but it's barely visible in just the right way. It's wonderful.

I'm just astounded at how quickly you complete these detailed, multi-step projects.

@MrDoglover239

2 жыл бұрын

Right?? I make these kinds of things too, and it takes me months, mainly from procrastination 😂😭

@christinareynolds8179

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDoglover239 Distractions are a nightmare. Even now, I have all the projects and yet I'm replying to a KZread comment. I'm fairly quick when actually sit down and do it.

Having made men's jackets and waistcoats, watching you put the buttons on so early was a revelation. This is something I will definitely be doing in the future! Thank you for going through the process in such a detailed manner.

This is a stunning cosplay, but I hope you wear these pieces in other contexts because WOW. Just WOW.

How do you even begin to learn how to do this?? I have made costumes for years now but I'd be completely lost trying to make it historically accurate the way you do. This is insane. Beautiful.

I wouldn’t put it past the designers to have looked at photos and drawings of Charles Dickens and based their costumes for gonzo on those. There are some daguerreotypes and drawings from that 1943 time frame (when he published a Christmas Carol) where he is shown wearing single breasted coats.

@mercuryshadow5452

Жыл бұрын

In one of Abby cox’s videos we learn from the lead costumer that she just handed the sewists swatches and fashion plates - I think it’s in the comments section if you want to try to fact check me !

Yall.... patterns of fashion 1 reprint is back and on sale! This is a place for me to share that where I know others will be excited too! Yassssss! I can't wait to get it in the mail

@caithemburrow5569

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this news!!!

What a gorgeous coat! The details on the inside are the best part, especially the quilted part. Such a great silhouette

@bluenosesailor

2 жыл бұрын

The visual effect she achieved of the deeply sloping shoulders, it's straight out of a contemporary fashion plate. Wow.

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, this was the perfectd antidote to ennui (and dread of the upcoming week-before-winter break kid behaviors in my elementary school). Thank you for the lovely music in the background of your videos and the clear explanations. And thank you double for always describing and showing fabrics and techniques.

Ooh, pockets in the back of the coattails? I am interested! (I mean, I am the one you decided the space between the outer layer and the lining is the perfect place to transport everything from documents to zucchini to a hammer when the seam of my least favourite coat went)

@kathleenwoods8416

11 ай бұрын

I know, its like the perfect addition to a tailcoat. Also, its a rather arduous expedition to find usable info on it aside from historical videos so double win!

omg. The reveal of you wearing it actually brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful work. And, I really love Muppet Christmas Carol. So maybe it's the nostalgia as well. Good job, well done.

Excellent research and beautiful work. This video has just become one of my go-tos when doing tailoring from this era. I learned a great deal. And I was so happy to see you made the tailcoat face! I've noticed that everyone who makes one of these and tries it on for the first time suddenly has an urge to raise one eyebrow - including myself. It just makes one feel aristocratic :D

I cannot get over your dedication here. It just makes my heart sing to see something done with such care. And the finished piece is just stunning!

Anybody else click Like as the video starts? I always know I'm going to love Nicole's videos so I just get the Like out of the way before I even watch the video.

This costume is coming together so nicely. Would please make a handsewing video, your catch stitches are so neat and nicely spaced, I would appreciate any tips you may have.

I think you have the patience of a saint. Patience pays off, absolutely stunning!

Everything else I want to comment on how much I love this series, I love this garnet red on you!

Sewing buddies are the best (doggies) except when your cutting table isn’t big enough and they lay and roll on the fabric while you are trying to mark and cut it out. They have the rest of the floor or even the bed or chair and they chose the fabric.

Wow so much work! Gonzo is coming right along! The dovetail pinking is interesting

This series is making my entire Christmas better. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain what you are doing, why, and how it is (or is not!) different from modern construction techniques. It is mesmerizing and my heart is so much happier after each and every one of your episodes.

Wow, watching the process of this was incredible! What you're doing for original practice reconstruction of "menswear" is bringing something completely new to costube and I fully appreciate that!! 💜

All I can say is...Wow you are amazing!

These garments belong in an art museum.

The amount of thought, detail, and extraordinary work you put into this is just as amazing as the final product! WOW. It boggles my mind that this was mostly hand-stitched. I cannot imagine being a seamstress working on such a garment for a mere pittance. Thank you for sharing all of this amazing work. Looking forward to the pants/trousers/pantaloons?

As always, a master class of history and technique. I can't wait for ... Pantaloons.

Panteloons? Trousers? Such a question for the next episode. I would just wear that coat, then again I wear a thrifted tuxedo tailed coat. It doesn’t fit me but it’s fine. I am relishing this exploration of the costume of Gonzo in this it’s brilliant.

This was honestly fascinating. I was so engrossed I had to put down my knitting!

Your outfit gets better and better with each item. It's beautiful and I love it. Thanks for sharing your process with me.

I love the history that you include with your videos....I adored the Green Dye episode. I love the dark hair paired with that ravishing red on you, Miss Nicole. You pull it off well.

this coat is on point! the more i see of this outfit as you finished each piece, the more excited i get to see it all assembled together!

You look such a gentleman in that coat! I see what you mean about how the padding changes the shape.

Oooooh, it looks *so period* in all its details! 😍 Absolutely gorgeous work.

Is it weird that I want to pet the coat? It looks really soft.

I’m loving this series! Love those phone cases too 👀 this makes me want to wear several coats at once this winter.

You're so talented! What a beautiful item of clothing. It's crazy the amount of work that goes into a single piece of someone's wardrobe. Great work!👏👏👏

Gonzo always had very dapper little outfits, someone over there had a good time designing for him and I love that.

Tail pocket?!?! I wanted to see that in use at the end. I'm not sure how practical it is to use, but I love the idea of it. The coat looks amazing. Love the fabric choice and so many interesting details. Absolutely fantastic.

@AshleyRJones8

2 жыл бұрын

Check out time stamp 2:06 where she demos it during her sponsor talk...

@TheGFeather

2 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyRJones8 I had seen it, but the shot isn't framed to really show off the pocket. It's hard to get a good sense of the way it sits on the body in 3D from the construction portion. I also wonder if there issues with sitting down in it. Mostly, I just want gratuitous pocket shots!

@AshleyRJones8

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGFeather of course that would be fun to see!

@bruceleehace20anos17

2 жыл бұрын

They may have been somewhat difficult to access but unlike the pockets on the front that should not be used, the others could be useful.

Wow i'm always so amazed by the amount of work on this kind of pieces 😱🖤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Stunning!

I want to be dressed like that! At least on cold days.

That red top you’re wearing in the intro is so striking on you! Definitely one of your “colors” so to speak, festive and gorgeous!!

Perfection!

Amazing work of art! Loved it!

This series is so great. Thank you.

I love it! It turned out great. Awesome job🥰

Wow! That looks great!

Wow! So beautiful!

Thank you for making this series ^^

Thank you for packing so much info into this! I love this project

It's so stunning and it looks absolutely amazing on!

Perfect time for an upload! Just finished watching the 2nd part and this popped up!! Yay!

The coat open with that vest is awesome!!!!

Fabulous job!

YOU LOOK SO GOOD ALREADY

A wonderful and informative article on tayloring. Thank you

I love watching you work. Such beautiful results!

Beautiful!!! 😍 The coat, the process, the video... Just loved it!

I make late 18th century coats and my goodness, seeing all that pad stitching and layering makes my head spin.

Watching this makes me wish I'd pursued a career in historical dress, it's really fascinating to see the way garments were constructed, I hope to absorb some of this knowledge by watching 🤓

I love watching your videos, you do amazing work!

This whole outfit is absolutely gorgeous on you!!!

Excellent. As always, wonderful photography. This one is just drop dead gorgeous!

The amount of research that goes into these things is AMAZING!

Gorgeous

I don’t understand why suits don’t cost $2000 because holy crap that is a LOT of work! And soooo much hand stitching. You have my respect

Oh, my. Fabulous!

This is a beautiful coat.

I am so in love with this outfit. The tailcoat is a work of art 😘

Watching this come together is just making me so happy on so many levels! I love it so much!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!! I too am in the middle of a tailoring project, and this video truly provided so much insight!

I adore your uploads :) Thank you for being a calming, inspiring presence in my life.

Can’t wait for the next installment of this series! Your research and attention to detail with each element of this outfit is truly awe inspiring 🤩

Nicole, you look GORGEOUS in that red blouse!!! Chefs kiss to you and Merry Christmas!!!

It’s freaking beautiful 😍😍

Beautiful garment.

You look VERY dapper in what you have so far.

I love that garment! What a beautiful piece of construction, and the colour goes so well with the waistcoat!

This is the style for most dressage coats. So you now have a possible sideline in equitation show jackets. Of course riding breeches replace trousers.

this is just so beautiful some day i am gonna follow this video

Wow! The detail in this coat is amazing!! Thank you for sharing your progress with this outfit and taking your viewers on this amazing journey! You look so elegant in this outfit. :)

You have such talent!

First, the finished coat took my breath away! ...not sure why...but it did. Looks simple...but neat and just gorgeous! Second...I wanted to see how those pockets worked! ...like, you reaching into them. I'm loving this series. As we go, I'm realizing just how much work this is for you, Nicole. Thank you... profusely!...from our hearts!...for such as this. I'm excited for the coming videos but especially when the ensemble is complete! 🤗

Anyone else thinking "What did I just watch?", I mean, what was that 'box making, fold, not fold, cut' that happen when the tail? Skirt? half dress? was stitched together? Just me? How all this sewing turned into a coat is such a mystery to me....... It's almost magical!!!

@lillyh3447

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! I can do general sewing and repairs, but could not tackle all these pieces 😭

Spectacular work! I'm so glad you put this video out now because I'm working on a double breasted winter coat and wasn't sure if I wanted to put buttonholes all the way up the (beautifully padstitched) lapels. Now I feel justified in going ahead with it!

Tail coats are my favourite thing in fashion! There's just something about them that I find so utterly wonderful.

@bruceleehace20anos17

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly the 1840s were the last in which they were appropriate for the day

Well that was a ton of work! But it looks amazing and you look lovely in it!

I am so thankful everytime you show your cute dog, I always have to smile when I see him ☺️