The Bebop Dub is phenomenal, so... respect.

I use a trick for the same dress form when it comes to bust size. I use an old bra that I don’t use anymore and stuff it with cotton stuffing and put it on the dress form. It helps if you need to drape on a form and need an accurate bust line.

@JenSutton2023

5 жыл бұрын

Matilda's Messes I have done the same with mine. For the hips, she wears a pair of shorts padded out with fabric. I’m working on her becoming slimmer!!!

@matildasmesses6507

5 жыл бұрын

Jennet Sutton the shorts is a great idea! I didn’t think about that. I usually do a line dresses because I like to hide my hips but if I ever brave a wiggle dress I will keep that in mind. Working on making mine smaller as well due to health problems. Good luck on both your health and sewing journey!

Thank you soooo much for your detailed documenting of your sewing process.I learned quite a bit, especially with your explanations. You are an excellent instructor, and I so hope your followers will want more of these videos in the future. Count me in for affirmative votes of this style video.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

@JosieAreSee

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@elizabethstykes6263

3 жыл бұрын

@@JosieAreSee in*k c kit I 😍 89

@brendaeves3236

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

The fact that you had only a limited amount of fabric, I think, lends authenticity to the dress. My mom (1920-1991) would talk about how little they had to make clothing with during the depression and WWII, even that they carefully removed and reused basting thread. Skirts we frequently straight for economy. Your dress is lovely, and I enjoyed your "video diary". Thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dannie! I suppose limited fabric is very "rationing" era of me indeed!

I really enjoyed your instructions on modifying the basic bodice pattern. This is something that I haven’t done in years and forgotten a few steps.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary!

I sew like you do. I serge all my raw edges, and then sew the pieces together with my sewing machine. It takes longer, but I end up with a better finished garment, that can be easily altered if needed. Just remember to mark your construction notches with chalk, as serging will remove the original notches.

That dress is gorgeous/gorgeous on you! I actually love the color of the zipper and I think it gives it a nice touch. Just lovely. Great work as usual!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melanie!

I know it must be a LOT of work to film and edit each step of the process so thank you very much. I feel like I’m gaining the confidence to try new things by watching your project videos so please keep doing these - they’re brilliant!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claire! I've got another one coming soon :)

I'd forgotten about the tiny ballerina print, it's so cute

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jess! I'm glad to have finally made something with it!

I love the green rayon you choose, and the shoulder detail you designed. It's a beautiful dress. As for making a muslin - when I skip making one I almost always regret that decision. But, in order to relieve the feeling that I am wasting my time by making one, sometimes I use a muslin that turned out well as the lining of the garment I am making.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tina!

The dress is beautiful. I enjoyed this video very much, especially the drafting portion. You are so clear and concise in your directions. More videos like this please.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darnelle!

I was wondering if you could possibly do a video about how you sew your darts as they always look so nice and no matter how many darts I sew they never look quite right. I find that you always explain things in a way that I fully understand and it would be very interesting to hear you explain darts especially with your college background in sewing. This was a lovely video as always.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can certainly make a video all about darts sometime, I'll be sure to explain slower in my next video too, as I have another sewing project diary coming soon.

@gailpatenaude9600

2 жыл бұрын

Watching you sew the darts, I think the tip would be that you sew off the fabrics point area & you don't do a back-stitch? This seems to eliminate that pucker we often get.... certainly worked for me.

It was been 20 yrs since my ttime in fashion design school; watching and listening to you drafting your pattern made me realize how much i have missed pattern making and how mych i used to love it. TYSM!

@susandilaudo9534

4 жыл бұрын

P.S-i like your style(clothing and personality equally). “..,also, yes, i sew over pins and im kinda sloppy with zippers. U sew your way amd i.ll sew mine and we can all make cute stuff to wear. Mmmmkay? Mkay “. Hahahah. LOVE

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan! :)

What a great dress! I love that shade of green, and the combination of the flowers and dancers makes me think of the dancing flowers in Fantasia.

It was awesome seeing the logic that goes into all the adjustments for fit and design thanks!!!

Thank you Bianca. You explain things so well, and I certainly picked up a few hints. And the dress is beautiful !

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tina!

Love these sewing/drafting videos. They give me courage and inspiration to delve into my fabric stash and finally finish some projects!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emma!

The best part of your videos is when you turn your slopes into something different. That process is fascinating and why I keep watching. You make me feel like even I could do it! And, I never heard of putting interfacing anywhere near a zipper - but, it sure makes sense now that you told me why. Thanks. I’m off to my sewing room!

I love the pattern drafting. Going back and watching the pattern drafting videos!! It’s almost magic. Love it. Edited to say that the dress is beautiful.

My little Slytherin heart jumps with joy at the sight of this wonderful colour! Amazing dress...suits you perfectly.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra! I suppose even Slytherin's need summer dresses right ;)

@sewingforyourlife

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian Of course, and in every tone of green. I would love an emerald green dress with little cauldrons on it...but that fabric probably doesn´t exist!

I’m loving this series of seeing projects. I’ve learned things I didn’t know and they have inspired me to do more sewing and drafting of my own. Best of all is your uniquely you attitude. You just do you and it’s awesome!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Perfect dress for our adventuress to take a break from her archeological activities and meet Indiana at the exotic bar for a cool drink, while they discuss which artifacts they will be taking back to the University.

Thank you for letting us be a fly on the wall of your sewing room. I appreciate your candor and I can totally relate to your decision not change your zipper foot, use a perfectly matching zipper, purchase lighter interfacing, etc. The finished dress is stunning, I wouldn't guess that you took these shortcuts if you hadn't told us. Watching this will hopefully make me braver about moving my darts around and try other creative possibilities when I sew.

Loved watching you make the dress. It looks awesome on you. Thanks for sharing.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jackie!

Love it. Fascinating to see you draft the pattern. Love the fabric. Looks so good on you.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh good I was so tired of working today, I needed a long video. :D

That dress is beautiful and so flattering!!! Love the color!!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leslie!

These videos have been the most helpful for explaining pattern drafting in a way that I can understand. By the end of your summer projects, I might feel comfortable enough to actually start sewing myself.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chae!

Wow you did a great job. Love the dress. Green is my favorite color

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debra!

Love this fabric and the design - end result looks fabulous on you!!

You might be able to make use of that dressform for fitting if you put a well-worn full coverage bra and stuffed it.

This was very enjoyable, & although it's not intended as a tutorial, it holds great learning value nonetheless. I learned to (hand) sew from my grandmother before I started school & spent my childhood sewing for dolls. Textiles/sewing/design teachers at 80s high school focused on the rich kids (with their own sewing machines at home), or gifted kids. My 1st bad report was textiles/sewing, despite having sewn most of my life by then; *but* the absurdity of it scored me a fully reconditioned 1960s flatbed Singer for Christmas, so I could teach myself. People like you are the reason people like me can learn - we all learn differently, but people like me glean & collate bits of info from many sources, books, classes, tutorials, "not tutorials" etc & we practice; Sometimes you can read/hear the same quote over & over without quite getting it, but by watching someone else working the process through, the stored info finally makes sense. Well done & thanks.

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joanne! I always say people should check out used and refurbished machines at thrift shops or repair places because sewing machines haven't really changed too much in the last 100 years! Sure there are ones with fancy digital interfaces now and such, but a 60's straight stitch can still get the job done :)

I'm absolutely in love with the fabric and design of this dress!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome outcome. I've been watching your vintage videos and loving them. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day!

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paula!

I love to watch fast motion cutting. It looks like magic. I love your design for the dress , the bust line is so flowing. Girl’ s got talent!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley!

"Pick up my bad habits....or something like that." Ha! Love the thorough descriptions of process and seeing the wonderful final result.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kaytie!

Soooooo beautifully done!! The color is gorgeous on you. Thank you for sharing your seeing adventures.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What gorgeous fabric. I love the gather on the shoulder. It’s inspired me to try and give that a go

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy!

Thank you for all the detailed info. The dress looks fabulous and you look fabulous in it. Great job.

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the shoulder detail! You look beautiful in everything!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You must be comfortable and cool. The dress is just gorgeous, I love it and would wear it! Once I learned drafting, big game change for me. Oh the possibilities.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Renee!

I love seeing these project videos! Definitely keep filming them, so cool to see the process. Nicely done Bianca!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cait!

Love, love, love! Thank you so much! Gettting the sewing bug again!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy!

The green is fabulous with your coloring!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kamilareeder1493

3 жыл бұрын

She's a natural slytherin 🐍

I love it. Having said that I love everything you make in green

Fabulous, just fabulous! I learned so much! Thank You!!!⭐️

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tamra!

Theclosethistorian, you have perrfected the pattern drafting for your figure. It is most informative tutorial, thank you.

Beautiful and so informative…definitely gave me confidence to try tweaks

I've decided you're not lazy; you're time conscientious. Me too, friend. Me too. ❤️💗❤️

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darcie! Exactly, gotta save time, I've got a lot to do ;)

The green looks very nice on you, as does the shape of the dress and especialy the bodice draping. 🌺

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’m going to make this dress tomorrow!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

This is like the third time I watch that pattern drafting. At first I was confused -- WHAT 🐒 -- but now I feel less so. Since I started watching you this summer I have actually managed to make clothes that I can actually wear, so thank you! ❤ I even hemmed my last project by hand (!) following your instruction

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do like to hem by hand, I fear if I ever tried the blind hem stitch on my machine I'd feel like I was cheating almost ;)

Soooo cool. Very pretty. Turned out beautifully!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely gorgeous! Really flattering.

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm trying to shop for a dress form so it's good to know that I should just give up on worrying about finding one that will fit my bust. DD cups make life challenging sometimes.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

My favorites are PGM dress forms with collapsible shoulders, but they are pricey so I don't have one myself currently!

The dress turned out fantastic. You look STUNNING in green.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the pattern drafting!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla!

Fabric and colour is absolutely gorgeous!! Great job!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ronda!

I love this dress! Thanks also for explaining how to move the darts around to allow for a full bust but cool asymmetrical features!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!

I love how this dress turned out! I've been sewing since i was 8 (I'm 57) and I always love how you can learn new things!!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helen!

A gorgeous dress. Thank you for another fantastic video. Really loved how you explained the moving of the darts as I was unaware of how that is done.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carmen!

I cant get enough of this video. Inspiring, I see where I went wrong attempting drafting my pattern. Thank you for this video.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reyna!

This dress came out so beautifully!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charese!

You always deliver doll! Such a beautiful dress on you...I adore that fabric, so 1940's! Great watching you work! X

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo!

it turned out so lovely! i love the drape from one side and that fsbric is gorgeous...who wants a matchy zipper, that colour was perfect. tfs, i really enjoy the sewing

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A recent subscriber, and so delighted I've found you. I'm fully in agreement with Nancy Mandle's comments in that "I've learned so... so much" from your explanation's, and all else. Your tip regarding making up my own block pattern is 5x star. I intend to make the block my 'first step endeavour' into up-grading my sewing confidence & capabilities. Once again, thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail!

I’m picking up different tricks and techniques for sewing in this video, and I really enjoy it! Thank you for sharing 🌸

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bonita!

🤩 love the outcome 💚 and the color🤩💃🏻

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diana!

The dress is sooo cute!! Love the colour!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise!

It looks so good!!! Love the color and it fits stunningly!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

if only we could all sew in 'fast forward' ... I love your bee tattoo ! you have mad skills

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura!

I just adore that dress. It is perfect on you.

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh wow. Love the color. The zipper looks perfect with the dress color. The pleating on the shoulder is great. This fits so well on you. I want to be as lazy as you because that would mean I had your talent too. Go forth and sew.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the dress ... the colour really suits you!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just darling! The fabric and the style is fabulous!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You are making me want to go from being more of a minimalist to more of a maximalist because I want all the dresses!

Such a wonderful dress I love this style! I just made my first sloper! My gold it is to do my own pattern! Thank you so much for sharing this! Christine 😎🇨🇦😎

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine!

I love that dress! It is so pretty and looks wonderful on you.

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pleating on the skirt!! I may just borrow that technique for the dress I have planned for September.......

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! I just figured tossing a few pleats in was easiest ;)

Enjoyed this video and learned some new and innovative shortcuts. This engaging tutorial was worth every minute. Your light sense of humor is charming. Thanks for your creative gifts.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you June!

Smashing dress........ Well done! Looks great on you.....color, design, everything!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren!

Loved watching this. Thank you for filming it!

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful fabric, beautiful dress! 👏

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved this project so much!!! Once upon a time I majored in fashion, (but that didn't end up going anywhere, I am now an RN) and I took a class in draping but never learned pattern drafting. I am really hoping to find time to start sewing again and this video was very inspiring! Love your shortcuts but also love how you mentioned to stop and press everything. That is such an important step!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurie! I may take shortcuts sometimes, but they drilled ironing and clipping curves into us so hard I'll never skip those ;)

in awe of your skills! love the dress :)

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kaz!

Omg you kill me! So talented you are! Green looks fabulous!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda!

Love the dress and fabric. You are an excellent teacher. Hugs Donna ✂️👗👒

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna!

How beautiful! And how unexpected to see your choice of black accessories which yielded a totally fantastic look. As you were sewing the dress, I was visualizing white, but the black is by far more classy and dramatic! Great job!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like the versatility of prints, I can see this dress paired with white too! I have a black straw hat with purple flowers though, so I'll probably wear it with that first :)

Oh my god, I didn’t realize there were really ballerinas in the print until, like, 45 minutes in. Very cute! 💚

Really beautiful dress. This color green looks amazing I you.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kimberly!

I've only just recently discovered you. You inspire me to look for green fabric as well as getting motivated to make my own Block pattern. Amazing video and you look stunning.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ramona!

You did a great job and the color of that dress is so flattering on you!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful dress, I adore your style.

@TheClosetHistorian

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved the dress. I won’t pretend to be able to draft such an original pattern myself, but as I go to sewing classes, I understand more now than I used to. I am inspired to try to come up with my own design. Love the 40ies and 50ies styles. I look forward to your next video.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennet!

That turned out beautifully.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love this type of videos!! Very inspiring and informative for my own sewing Projects! Hoping for more in future! Thanks for this video, Bianca!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gloria!

The timing on this video was great just finished me sloper today can't want to start using it! You explain the flat pattern drafting so well and it makes so much sense. Thank you! Hope you can keep these videos coming. :)

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've watched this video at least 10 times because this is the dress of my small scale dreams.. My friend is getting married at the end of the month and I think I'm going to attempt this dress for the wedding.

Well if I'm not making a sailor set as my second project for my exams then I'll definitely make something like this, so lovely, both on you and design wise.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks really good. I love watching your sewing videos. Thank you.

@TheClosetHistorian

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!