How to make a 500-year-old dress

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

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  • @MorganDonner
    @MorganDonner3 жыл бұрын

    The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/morgandonner01211 Thanks for watching! Check out the description for links to my reference books and supplies.

  • @Rotten_Ralph

    @Rotten_Ralph

    3 жыл бұрын

    I already have skillshare... I don’t think I get the extra deal but okay 👌

  • @bettablue2660

    @bettablue2660

    3 жыл бұрын

    This turned out beautifully. I really enjoyed your close up needle work footage. Thank you for sharing your hard work.

  • @terrifoster2089

    @terrifoster2089

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love it....

  • @lyleea

    @lyleea

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a video/pattern about the red dress?

  • @2020Dumpsterfire

    @2020Dumpsterfire

    3 жыл бұрын

    its not ugly potato sack, its beautiful comfy looking potato

  • @AbbyCox
    @AbbyCox3 жыл бұрын

    You are the sexiest potato to ever potate. 😍

  • @cynthiabasil8356

    @cynthiabasil8356

    3 жыл бұрын

    🍠

  • @LaSa1

    @LaSa1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cynthiabasil8356 🥔

  • @thebookwyrmslair6757

    @thebookwyrmslair6757

    3 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @JacquelinElizabethWrites

    @JacquelinElizabethWrites

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥔🍠🧜‍♀️❤

  • @Marialla.

    @Marialla.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haters gonna hate. Potaters gonna potate.

  • @MuseAndDionysus
    @MuseAndDionysus3 жыл бұрын

    This wasn't the clearest tutorial... When shoving the garment into the back of the closet do you ball it up? Do you fold it neatly and forget about it? Or is vacuum sealing the best option? I've reached this step on 6 of my projects and want to make sure I'm doing it right.

  • @paulinedunne3481

    @paulinedunne3481

    3 жыл бұрын

    you do have to make sure you leave all the pins in there so you go retrieve it when you've run out of pins. the sole motivation for finishing abandoned projects in the back of my drawers is needing the pins back.

  • @MuseAndDionysus

    @MuseAndDionysus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulinedunne3481 OH, I didn't even think of THAT. How far along do you have to be in a project for you to officially start the closet process? Because there are some unfinished projects that I've hung up, but now I'm starting to wonder if that's too late in the game.

  • @paulinedunne3481

    @paulinedunne3481

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MuseAndDionysus that's the fun part - you can abandon it to the dusty realm of narnia at any time! there's one project i know is in there that's literally just the pattern pieces pinned to the fabric. no sewing required for that one.

  • @MuseAndDionysus

    @MuseAndDionysus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulinedunne3481 well that is VERY reassuring. Is one year an appropriate amount of closet time? Or does it change based on the project? (Like cooking different sized pancakes)

  • @janekokoszko7525

    @janekokoszko7525

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MuseAndDionysus and Pauline, really enjoyed your information about the Proper Way To Abandon a UFO. Do you recommend separate bags? Or given the high cost of plastic bags in the UK (10p each) is it OK to just use one big one? Yours faithfully, Curious of West Bridgford.

  • @mackenziesmith5861
    @mackenziesmith58613 жыл бұрын

    Imagine making a mistake on your dress by making the cuffs lopsided and then 500 years later some crafty badass does it on purpose just to be like you

  • @doreenwatson-read

    @doreenwatson-read

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha! same

  • @laraharding849

    @laraharding849

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it may have been intentional. Looking at the uneven sleeves, the inner wrist was shorter and would have bumped off things less. The top was longer, which was attractive. Personally, I think it's a practical way of keeping the sleeve clean and still having the outer wrist covered nicely. Who knows?

  • @variyasalo2581

    @variyasalo2581

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe one arm was longer than the other. You must have had to learn a million ways to fix odd body parts when you were sewing clothes. Cloth would be too precious to waste.

  • @cloudysky7430
    @cloudysky74303 жыл бұрын

    I mean technically any dress can be made into a 500 year old dress with enough time

  • @user-rx1yk8vy8y

    @user-rx1yk8vy8y

    3 жыл бұрын

    ur not wrong-

  • @bernadettebanner
    @bernadettebanner3 жыл бұрын

    AAAAAH IT IS DONE and it is FABULOUS 🤩

  • @donnmeharg5192

    @donnmeharg5192

    3 жыл бұрын

    :D hello stranger

  • @Yakarash

    @Yakarash

    3 жыл бұрын

    I always get excited when you post on each others videos! You are both gorgeous!!!

  • @littlelady1969

    @littlelady1969

    3 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @sweetielolita1758

    @sweetielolita1758

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg it's such a beautifully done garment

  • @evilempryss
    @evilempryss3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine, some poor medieval seamstress ran short on fabric or made a mistake cutting her sleeve lengths and now everyone down thru the end of time will think that uneven cuffs were all the rage back then 😂

  • @contactjoy4140

    @contactjoy4140

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is an historically documented FACT that some medieval people had peculiarly short arms.

  • @xingcat
    @xingcat3 жыл бұрын

    I like the descriptive "decorative fullness." I have been eating a lot this pandemic, so I'm building my own "decorative fullness."

  • @BMoll87

    @BMoll87

    3 жыл бұрын

    :D I would like this comment twice if I could! 1. Same. 2. It's gonna get worse for me, as I'm trying for baby # 2 soon. I will have a lot of decorative fullness by the end of the year if all goes well. And I'm definitely gonna use that term every day from now on! XD

  • @tinekejoldersma

    @tinekejoldersma

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BMoll87 Deal XD

  • @retroreceptionist7571

    @retroreceptionist7571

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yesss

  • @merindymorgenson3184

    @merindymorgenson3184

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m gonna own this phrase. Gained about 10-15 pounds in the last few weeks for no discernible reason (eating a little healthier than before, less calories and a bit more exercise). So, seeing as doing all the right things isn’t helping, I’m just gonna describe it as “decorative fullness.”

  • @Sincyn241

    @Sincyn241

    2 жыл бұрын

    I call it “being well insulated for a northern winter.” Pure practicality.

  • @maleahlock
    @maleahlock3 жыл бұрын

    Also, your sponsorship Morgan is a delight. We giggled so hard at that.

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, thanks! She tries :p

  • @maysahagel2624

    @maysahagel2624

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @januzzell8631

    @januzzell8631

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep - was very happy that I'd already put tea down at that point!

  • @hannahchristelle1909

    @hannahchristelle1909

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sehr süß

  • @SarahBent

    @SarahBent

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly for my white cardigan, I had not put down the tea. Now I have spotted cardigan and a sore belly from the startled laugh. Just what the doctor ordered.

  • @VBirchwood
    @VBirchwood3 жыл бұрын

    Every, literally every historical dressmaker: Step 1: Buys book on historical garment making. Step 1.5: Buys second book to fill in the gaps of the first book. Another wonderful video Morgan!

  • @whatssewingon3511
    @whatssewingon35113 жыл бұрын

    Morgan Donner: Herjolfsnes Gown Me: Whatever it is, I need it.

  • @secundrabeasley855
    @secundrabeasley8553 жыл бұрын

    Dear Skill Share: Hire Morgan as a instructor.

  • @user-rx1yk8vy8y

    @user-rx1yk8vy8y

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES I WOULD LOVE THAT-

  • @doreenwatson-read

    @doreenwatson-read

    3 жыл бұрын

    yessss

  • @lyladepaula3291
    @lyladepaula32913 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me or is Morgan looking extra pretty in this video?? Like that red dress and her hair,,, im in love

  • @raraavis7782

    @raraavis7782

    3 жыл бұрын

    Red is her color and she clearly knows it 😉👍

  • @Codeexcited

    @Codeexcited

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really like the red dress I need to find it

  • @barchenbox5393

    @barchenbox5393

    3 жыл бұрын

    she sure looks hella fine

  • @darklymoonlit

    @darklymoonlit

    3 жыл бұрын

    She is and also I need that dress.

  • @lorrainetresnak7761

    @lorrainetresnak7761

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same too. Extra pretty 😊

  • @biblicallyaccuratecockroach
    @biblicallyaccuratecockroach3 жыл бұрын

    Me: is goth, wardrobe is 90% black and 8% red Also me: I need a white woolen winter dress immediately Also, over one year to complete this project, yikes! Scary, but also encouraging, that me taking two months on and off to finish Bernadette's pirate shirt as a total noob isn't too bad, lol 😆 As fun as sewing is, and as great as it's turning out to be, I just want to get this finished, aaaaaaaaa

  • @blisles7626

    @blisles7626

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the fabric ready for my pirate shirt but am working on my corset first. Today has been a majorly long day. Only eyelets, binding and flossing to go. And probably lacing and relacing it as I shall likely get it wrong about 800 times. Edit: corset finished bar flossing and the final fi ishing bits. Am happy with it for the most parts. Some areas not 100% good with but is my first one outside the wearable mock up which was too big.

  • @biblicallyaccuratecockroach

    @biblicallyaccuratecockroach

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blisles7626 Oof, that's most of the work done by this point on that corset, way to go! I'm a broke college student, and am working with an old bedsheet for the shirt, but someday I'll get around to joining the corset club as well 😁 best of luck with your project, and hopefully you won't loose too much sanity with it 😆

  • @lucie4185

    @lucie4185

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well the Greenland vikings were related to the original "Goths" so there is that. A bit of black lace over it would look pretty.

  • @sarahdean1954

    @sarahdean1954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Branch out into Visigoth. No problem!

  • @ebunni5862

    @ebunni5862

    3 жыл бұрын

    moar black, moar bettah. Although I'm working on a walking skirt made of navy blue flannel with neon dinosaur skeletons on it :D also, all of us were noobs once! you are doing well :D

  • @wiggle_duck9063
    @wiggle_duck90633 жыл бұрын

    *glances at sewing bookshelf at book I literally bought because of this project like a year ago Sponsorship Morgan under the table is hysterical by the way ^-^

  • @DanielleStJohn
    @DanielleStJohn3 жыл бұрын

    heh. heh heh. "threadcrumbs" Also, I am *obsessed* with how the fingerloop braid looks as a trim. It's so subtle, and it's perfection.

  • @PowerPivotLeadership

    @PowerPivotLeadership

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love love love the fingerloop braid as trim!

  • @nancyblumberg4612

    @nancyblumberg4612

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a link for that finger loop braid??

  • @TheSarahLindy
    @TheSarahLindy3 жыл бұрын

    Next adventure: Dying the Tayto™️ dress with period accurate dye options to make it RED ♥️

  • @ginahill503

    @ginahill503

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best to dye it before you sew it! Morgan doesn't preshrink, I don't believe. It would be tragic to have your work shrink unpredictably after all that work!

  • @Kayenne54

    @Kayenne54

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ginahill503 I think she washed the cream dress fabric earlier in the video. To remove "marks", she said. But it may have worked to pre-shrink too?

  • @Chibihugs
    @Chibihugs3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, this was such a cool exploration in historical dress making. As a teacher, I greatly approve. It was so fun to see you use and learn new techniques that were really clever. I am so in love with the braid trimming the neckline, pockets and cuffs...so pretty.

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I love all the little details too, even the tricky ones 😂

  • @lucie4185

    @lucie4185

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MorganDonner Would you do a small video demonstrating interesting historical stitches using contrasting thread sometime please??? It's great to find out how different people approached the same issues and how their solutions were altered by their culture.

  • @katie6325
    @katie63253 жыл бұрын

    10:56 Come on, say "in the usual fashion", you know you want to!!

  • @Costuming_Drama
    @Costuming_Drama3 жыл бұрын

    I AM SO HYPE!!!! Sneeze dress FTW! And one less UFO!! 💖💖💖 You are a beautiful potato!!

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are also a beautiful potato! 💖💖💖

  • @jenniferbowman8265

    @jenniferbowman8265

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh you two! 🥔💞The sneeze dress.....🤣😂😅

  • @Fairgard
    @Fairgard3 жыл бұрын

    Im dying over the dress you're wearing in this. Also the braided pockets.

  • @MomsMakingHistory

    @MomsMakingHistory

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Where did this adorable red ensemble come from?

  • @kathiburns3695

    @kathiburns3695

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the red dress also. Would like to know how you made it.

  • @ChrisSunHwa

    @ChrisSunHwa

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kathiburns3695 I was thinking the same. I love both the style and the color!

  • @ChrisSunHwa

    @ChrisSunHwa

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kathiburns3695 Oh, the website is in the description! :D

  • @ChrisSunHwa

    @ChrisSunHwa

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kathiburns3695 Be darned if I can figure out which one it is, though.

  • @somnica
    @somnica3 жыл бұрын

    I've learned that knot in school! We called it rocket start, going with the thread around the needle three times was the countdown and pulling the needle out was the start of the rocket. But as we ten year olds knew, ~real~ rockets had a countdown from 10 downwards, so we looped the thread around the needle 10 times and ended up with giant knots xD

  • @Dolleemixtures
    @Dolleemixtures3 жыл бұрын

    Omgggg I One BILLION percent understand the shelving feeling. I do art dolls and as soon as I get intimidated (adding articulation/something that's hard triggering my perfectionism) It goes in a box for 6 months. Usually by the time I fish it out again I need to redo whatever I already had because my skills have changed so much :/

  • @poddles2
    @poddles23 жыл бұрын

    I’m convinced that all those pins are for the aesthetic of that red on white 😍 this is so beautiful!!!!

  • @mjbe
    @mjbe3 жыл бұрын

    "Olde Sexy Potato" is a perfect description of me trying to do a "Lit Hip Hop Dance Workout" video today.

  • @bunhelsingslegacy3549

    @bunhelsingslegacy3549

    3 жыл бұрын

    I started learning ballet at 45, that's what I see in the mirror too :D

  • @mjbe

    @mjbe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bunhelsingslegacy3549 Good times though! :-D

  • @laurenking5080
    @laurenking50803 жыл бұрын

    That is one highly involved potato sack, and I LOVE IT. Well done on conquering the uncertainty and doing the thing.

  • @pay1370
    @pay13703 жыл бұрын

    this video has some fancy editing wizardry going on, that skillshare sponsorship sure is paying of!

  • @Nessi-dances
    @Nessi-dances3 жыл бұрын

    I see less 'potato sack' and more 'warm fluffy goodness'! It looks great!

  • @nekonyx
    @nekonyx3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know if I’m more impressed with the keying of sponsor Morgan or just rattling off that place name like it was easy

  • @StephanieClaussen
    @StephanieClaussen3 жыл бұрын

    I loved the whole video, but especially loved seeing narrator you in a little circle superimposed over the close ups. Very nice to be able to see you speaking at the same time as seeing the project. I don't remember noticing that in previous videos and it was super cool.

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778
    @catherinejustcatherine17783 жыл бұрын

    Boosting the algorithm, without wifi. Supporting Morgan, but being parsimonious about my online minutes. Storms raging in my area.

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're the best! (And omg, I know that pain - had a week without wifi recently 😭)

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778

    @catherinejustcatherine1778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MorganDonner Thank you so much. No wifi is no fun. Did you have your other electricity too? I am pretending that I live in an alternate reality without any electricity. I have been sewing a minidress out of a body pillowcase by candlelight. I am so grateful for my gas appliances, and that my gasline is functional 😊

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778

    @catherinejustcatherine1778

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was immensely lucky, the repairs got done a couple hours ago, but the electric company cautions that not all of the area I am in is repaired yet, & perhaps there will be glitches before it's finished. If anyone wants to send positive thoughts, or some such, they are welcome to do so.

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778

    @catherinejustcatherine1778

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous job. Congratulations on conquering your stashed away piece. It looks great. You do such marvelous work!

  • @Kitty-gf2dr
    @Kitty-gf2dr3 жыл бұрын

    Umm ok that red dress you’re wearing is *chef kiss* perfection! 😂 but seriously this is a super cool video, I love the history in it. Thank you for making this video

  • @maleahlock
    @maleahlock3 жыл бұрын

    Those seam finishes gave me excited shivers! Thank you for sharing such a lovely and carefully realised bit of history. I'm excited and impressed and must now go attempt said seam finishes. The pocket openings 😲😲😲

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yay! I am so happy that other people are also into the interesting finishes!

  • @adedow1333

    @adedow1333

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MorganDonner oh, yes! Indeed we are! Btw, the pretty reed dress you are wearing to narrate, where did you get it? Or where can I find the pattern?! I must have one!

  • @ShannonLambert
    @ShannonLambert3 жыл бұрын

    In addition to all the awesomeness of this project (seriously, beautifully done!) I'm here for the "casually walking the pup in a medieval gown and hood . . . . as one does" content.

  • @EnchantedRoseCostumes
    @EnchantedRoseCostumes3 жыл бұрын

    This was so delightful! And I'll be sure to follow the tutorial exactly if I ever decide to make my own hejfhdjfhdhdhdh dress (that's how you pronounce it right 😉😂)

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @SarahBent

    @SarahBent

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the pronunciation help Marika! 😂

  • @merindymorgenson3184

    @merindymorgenson3184

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @jacmcw

    @jacmcw

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please do! We'd all love to see how long YOU ball up the dress and and eventually return to the project. I think most of us follow you as well. xx

  • @Q3shara

    @Q3shara

    Жыл бұрын

    I think a nice diminuative form could be heijfer dress, perfect for milkmaids with all their "decorative fullness" to wear.

  • @suev4143
    @suev41434 ай бұрын

    The sewing knot was taught to me as a "quilter's knot", as it is compact and can be popped through the layers to hide knots when hand quilting. And thanks for the laughter - oh the trials of hand sewing! Congratulations on triumphing and having a wonderful, finished wearable garment!

  • @patriciasanvictores4530
    @patriciasanvictores45303 жыл бұрын

    The LITERAL LURKING MORGAN UNDER THE DESK made me laugh so hard!!! And oh my gosh!! LizCapism made this too!!

  • @themamadiaries1430
    @themamadiaries14303 жыл бұрын

    I really love the dress you're wearing in this! It really compliments you :-) I also wanted to add that I screamed with excitement when I realized the dressy were showing us, because I've been waiting for this one for a while :-) Finally, I would like more sponsorship Morgan please. I laughed really hard.

  • @garrettrobinson3826
    @garrettrobinson38263 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible that the reinforcement yarn also felts into the weave of the raw edge? It seems like as the garment is used and cleaned, friction might help stabilize the neckline in that way as well.

  • @susanelliott1970
    @susanelliott19703 жыл бұрын

    I know it as a “quilter’s knot”, but I like your name too. Also not recommended to stick your needle into a spool of thread as that will split the fibers and weaken the thread. Hope this is helpful. I love your videos. Never enough for me.

  • @bellaadoraa
    @bellaadoraa3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a pattern for the beautiful red dress you are wearing in the intro ? i love it!

  • @Littlebeth5657

    @Littlebeth5657

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!!!

  • @valentinarampa5189

    @valentinarampa5189

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same! 😍

  • @ClothDollSeamstress

    @ClothDollSeamstress

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ditto!!

  • @papercupuniverse1

    @papercupuniverse1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Commenting in the hopes that someone out there knows something, I have a DIRE need!

  • @catelynh1020

    @catelynh1020

    3 жыл бұрын

    It looks like there's a link in the description for her red dress. I'd suggest starting there

  • @silviatonapetian6932
    @silviatonapetian69323 жыл бұрын

    the absolute cutest potato sack of a dress that I kind of want now because the blissful lack of heavily fitted silhouette is my jam :)

  • @kimropp3696
    @kimropp36963 жыл бұрын

    Hey, even for a potato sack, it's pretty gorgeous. I just lucked into a used copy of the Medieval Garments Reconstructed volume and am excited to see what lies within. Even more excited now! Thanks for sharing this journey!

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oooo, enjoy! It's a great book (and a totally recommend looking at Woven into the Earth too if you get the chance, lots of cool supplemental info!)

  • @kimropp3696

    @kimropp3696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MorganDonner Yes! I was just gifted that one and am in the process of reading through it (sloooowly). I'm excited for my Norse garb adventure to begin. I received an introduction this week to a local rancher with Icelandic sheep soon to be shorn, so I've got a good wool source for it, too. It's one of those exciting times when stuff just comes together all at once. ♥️

  • @ArtemisScribe
    @ArtemisScribe3 жыл бұрын

    It's not an ugly potato sack! It's a beautiful piece! You look incredible in it! You gotta stop talking yourself down Morgan!

  • @DevonDowner
    @DevonDowner2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing that square braid thing lined up perfectly with the edge of the fabric was sooooo nice. It felt so correct.

  • @nataliestanchevski4628
    @nataliestanchevski46283 жыл бұрын

    The dress looks so warm and snuggly, perfect for winter! I love the folded seams and braid edging. And, like so many others here in the comments, I love the red v-neck dress!

  • @MusicRainfield
    @MusicRainfield3 жыл бұрын

    I cannot tell you enough how much of a lifesaver you are! The sleeve extension was brilliant and I’m going to use it on my next project because my sleeves always come out too long whenever I try to modify the pattern but this looks like the perfect solution. Thank you!

  • @pennysmith6657
    @pennysmith66572 жыл бұрын

    The braid trim is beautiful. I love that you shoved it in a closet for a year, and told us about it.

  • @marabuora9547
    @marabuora95473 жыл бұрын

    Don't mind me, just commenting to boost the algorithm... Also sponsorship Morgan had me giggling😂

  • @crochet_kat
    @crochet_kat3 жыл бұрын

    That is so beautiful! And it was really interesting to see the different techniques you used. Thank you for sharing this and well done for tackling a UFO!

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad it is finally done! 🎉

  • @nathaliej3768
    @nathaliej37683 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the red v neck dress you’re wearing in the talky bits of this 😍

  • @Tam.I.am.
    @Tam.I.am.3 жыл бұрын

    There's nothing ugly about that dress. It looks comfortable and easy to live in.

  • @ThePillenwerfer
    @ThePillenwerfer3 жыл бұрын

    Always happy when Catherine guest stars.

  • @quicksilvertears921
    @quicksilvertears9213 жыл бұрын

    I think it looks cool 😎 ok. Warm. Whatever. I love your video and the closeups of the stitching are clear and easy to follow.

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, why not both? :D

  • @making.history
    @making.history3 жыл бұрын

    yesssss. I'm planning a sewing project based off of a herjolfnes dress, and obviously all the ultra-specific info in this is all so helpful (thank you!), but the kissing knot just changed the game for me lol. The little things.

  • @ab6525
    @ab65253 жыл бұрын

    The medeival dress is great but I AM OBSESSED with the red dress that she's wearing during her explanation sections. The sleeves! the wrap detail! the skirt! I NEED IT

  • @ginacervi
    @ginacervi2 жыл бұрын

    Your dress belongs in the museum hanging next to the 500 year old dresses. It would be such a great piece of History brought to life.

  • @maidenrohina
    @maidenrohina3 жыл бұрын

    I loved the editing in this video, the little bubble of you whilst talking about the hem, etc. was so well done.

  • @jenh9942
    @jenh99423 жыл бұрын

    The red dress you're wearing in the narration bits is really beautiful, didi you sew it or buy it somewhere?

  • @IJUSTNEEDASTUPIDUSERNAME

    @IJUSTNEEDASTUPIDUSERNAME

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also want to know!!

  • @ArtemisScribe

    @ArtemisScribe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would also like to join the "where did the red dress come from?" committee!

  • @catelynh1020

    @catelynh1020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check the link in her description. It's been asked about enough that she took notice

  • @DannyJane.
    @DannyJane.2 жыл бұрын

    How to make a 500 year old dress? Make a dress. Bury for 500 years. Beautiful job and I love that you explain as you go.

  • @natsuss
    @natsuss6 ай бұрын

    I have watched this video at least a million times and just BARELY realized the clear ruler trick for marking seam allowance. Life changing

  • @janisi9262
    @janisi92623 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed sponsorship Morgan peeking out from the table! Your video skills improve with each video. :) Hey, I bet that dress is WARM, and y'know, not dying from cold is kind of important!

  • @AminaMae
    @AminaMae3 жыл бұрын

    I have made this dress so many times over my 20 something years of reenactment and never really put the energy into making it as close to the original as I could. Always handsowing all of my dresses and other clothing, but rarely seam treat them, unless I expect lots of wear and tear. Love the result you achieved, it's beautiful. But white? Yikes... white is the bane of my reenactment existance. Rain, mud and sod from the fireplace... Nightmare... Love you though, you're amazingly clear in instructing.

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am so excited to get it covered in mud - then I can experiment with cleaning techniques!

  • @charmainegarnham9722
    @charmainegarnham97223 жыл бұрын

    The amount of work that went into that dress, you can see why many garments are still in one piece (mostly) in museums and private collections, The amount of work that goes into them, the detail...

  • @alpuz8511
    @alpuz85113 жыл бұрын

    That kissing knot reminds me of a surgical knot technique I learned recently! This is a lovely project, especially the braided hem, and it's really cool to see it come to fruition

  • @somewherenorth4092
    @somewherenorth40923 жыл бұрын

    My sister taught me that knot tying trick a few years ago. It's a game changer for sure!

  • @TheSharpenedPencil
    @TheSharpenedPencil3 жыл бұрын

    Your video editing is so professional! This was beautiful to watch and inspirational.

  • @michimelody4036

    @michimelody4036

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's gotten much better lately. I'm guessing skillshare has something to do with that.

  • @solayange
    @solayange3 жыл бұрын

    The medieval gown is gorgeous but what I NEED now for my personal wardrobe is that red V neck puffy sleeved dress holy heck

  • @ginadunn3286
    @ginadunn32863 жыл бұрын

    Stitching from the outside is my favorite hand sewing technique. Started using it for mending torn seams, then patching, now on nearly everything. Learned how to make finger loop braid about 45yrs ago as a child, but didn't know of any use other than as a drawstring for garments and bags. Great to see what else it can do for garment!

  • @KristineVike
    @KristineVike3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to see all the details and many, many techniques involved in this one. I have some gorgeous, white diamond twill wool we got as a wedding gift that really should be made into something like this because the people who gave it to me are reenactors but... dat cutting anxiety! 😬

  • @IDoDeclareify
    @IDoDeclareify3 жыл бұрын

    Ahh the long haul UFO! It’s so satisfying to finally finish one! Also getting to see one of the pieces from that book! I’ve been flipping through it for a few years dreaming!

  • @surban4369
    @surban43693 жыл бұрын

    I'm struck by the exquisite detail of the garment fashioned by someone for whom each day was a test of survival. And those red pins on the creamy fabric! Lovely.

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell86313 жыл бұрын

    Well Done for completing!!! Also - I love it - would not call it a potato sack at all - and looked really cosy! Thank you for sharing

  • @artleitch
    @artleitch3 жыл бұрын

    That braiding on the edges looks so cool, I would love have that detailing on some of my clothes

  • @welldressedhistorian
    @welldressedhistorian3 жыл бұрын

    I really love hand sewing, I just feel more pride in the garment that I made and spent months making. And can I just say, I love sponsor Morgan! And the fact that she always appears when ironing! 😂

  • @Graoulia
    @Graoulia3 жыл бұрын

    That white and green dress in the background is GORGEOUS! It reminds me of a vanilla and pistachio ice cream

  • @nspindlow5046
    @nspindlow50463 жыл бұрын

    I'll be honest, I love the dress and appreciate all the hard work you put into each detail. HOWEVER, I will not be hand stitching any garments. But I will be working to complete the garments I stitch because none of them are as difficult as this gown. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @mirjanbouma
    @mirjanbouma3 жыл бұрын

    Darn it, dinnertime got in the way of watching this! This afternoon I saw Abby Cox's shift video with you in it, you are all amazing and funny and cool and I want to be a friend to all of you.

  • @ladysoapmaker
    @ladysoapmaker3 жыл бұрын

    It looks so good. I make a version of this dress 13 years ago when I was pregnant. Obviously I didn't go to all the detail you did but there was enough fabric to accommodate my growing stomach it was great. It's been on my list to do another one of as I like the roominess of the skirt. And you have inspired me to add that to my list of clothing for me and not my children.

  • @errinwellman1960
    @errinwellman19603 жыл бұрын

    THAT HAIR THO. Morgan you have outdone yourself with this project. It is so beautiful and you look like a lovely lady!!

  • @jessbayley4876
    @jessbayley48763 жыл бұрын

    I love the hound content too. Lovely to see the hound "helping". As a greyhound owner I used this as a way of confirming that the glorious hand sewing did take as long as you said if houndo moved sleeping positions more than once lol. Love the dress of course. Well done!

  • @leonie4696
    @leonie46963 жыл бұрын

    Now I finally know where the story of Little Red Riding Hood started ;-)

  • @IzzyWuvs2Laf
    @IzzyWuvs2Laf3 жыл бұрын

    Videos like this remind me why I got into Historical Fashion and Costuming. This was absolute craftsmanship. Thank you so so much.

  • @niccolealdrich4890
    @niccolealdrich48902 жыл бұрын

    I love how you use Christmas paper to sketch out your patterns! If you want to preserve your patterns for a long time and be able to remake them, get a bolt of Non-Adhesive Interfacing and transfer your patterns onto the fabric. You can fold up your patterns and place them in a LABELED envelope for future reference. Don't forget to label your patterns as well so they don't get mixed up! (I love doing this method especially when I need to make different sizes of the same pattern- AND I don't ruin a purchased pattern by cutting it up!)

  • @niightmaares7618
    @niightmaares76183 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely lovely dress!😍😍 One question about the finger loop braids: what do you do with the ends when you sew them to a garment? And do you always make a knot to keep them from unraveling? Because I fell a little in love with this technique but I haven’t really figured out how to sew them to a garment nicely without a big ugly knot😅

  • @janellkendall12
    @janellkendall123 жыл бұрын

    This looks incredible. That braided hemming! LOVE!

  • @LaviniaDeMortalium
    @LaviniaDeMortalium3 жыл бұрын

    stitching from the outside honestly made my non-engineer brain so happy when I started hand sewing. Turning garments inside out to stitch was a physics puzzle I always struggled with.

  • @sweetbriar06
    @sweetbriar063 жыл бұрын

    The hem, the seam reinforcements, and the pocket openings are my favorite parts of this project.

  • @BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow
    @BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow3 жыл бұрын

    It's so cool to finally see this gown come together! I don't mind having to wait so long, it was really cool to see this dress in all those different videos. And you're slowly rekindling my love for medieval clothes! Time to see if I can find some appropriate fabric to join the #redkirtle gang or if I need to make my own blue or green kirtle one :P

  • @gumfoil
    @gumfoil3 жыл бұрын

    It looks so fun to finish the edges with the woven braid and hem. I'm glad you had it in so many places! Very cool.

  • @NouriaDiallo
    @NouriaDiallo3 жыл бұрын

    Love the finishes! Also, it looks so warm and comfortable! Much too elegant to be a potato sack, but the dream of every couch potato (which many of us have been this last year at one point or another)...

  • @tonygroves5526
    @tonygroves55263 жыл бұрын

    I was taught to knot thread by licking my finger, wrapping the thread around my fingertip, and rolling it off. I then use my fingernail to tighten the knot. My great grandmother taught this to my Gramma, who taught my Mum, who taught me this technique. Weird fact: I usually use my non dominant hand.

  • @FlybyStardancer
    @FlybyStardancer3 жыл бұрын

    Yay! It came out so well!!

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I am honestly relieved, given how much work it was 😝

  • @Wilgrun
    @Wilgrun3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a cool project with a variety of skills required, so interesting to see it all come together!

  • @jlynn2724
    @jlynn27243 жыл бұрын

    Having a pointy baby to help you sew is ABSOLUTELY essential. (Mine is brindle and I can't sew without her.)

  • @assortedhuman5168
    @assortedhuman51683 жыл бұрын

    Why can't Costume History class be as fun as a Morgan Donner video? (cries)

  • @sarahtomney4768
    @sarahtomney47683 жыл бұрын

    Great job!! This is really an awesome project and looks so comfy!

  • @MorganDonner

    @MorganDonner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sarah! It is totes comfy!

  • @belfry.bats.xx.
    @belfry.bats.xx.3 жыл бұрын

    i've never been so early! this is, as always, a wonderful, fun video to watch! sending love from very very cold wisconsin!

  • @jenpitre9444
    @jenpitre94443 жыл бұрын

    I'm developing a fascination with historical pockets! I wonder why pockets became a pouch turf around the waste and then became modern fashion with no pockets!

  • @canucknancy4257
    @canucknancy42573 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! You definitely look like you just stepped out of time. All the details that you put in are so wonderful. I adore the way that the braid looks sewn to the edges. Tone on tone colour, but wonderful texture. Thanks so much for sharing this phenomenal project with us. You rock! Take care.

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