A vote in favor of "messy" videos! It really is helpful as a beginner to see that everyday, imperfect sewing can still create a stunning garment & to learn which parts are ok to be "good enough" and which need extra attention.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Penny ❤ Sometimes I just can't bother myself do do things perfectly...😅

Watching you redesign from your block pattern is mesmerising, like watching a conjuror; you make magic just happen!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kaytie! ❤

An old tailor's trick for removing iron shine: wet a piece of horsehair canvas, lay it on the shiny spot (on the right side) and hover about 1/2 inch over it with a hot iron. Works wonders!

@Saxinful

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Any idea why it works?

@xfrelinx

3 жыл бұрын

@@Saxinful I think it's mostly to do with the intense steam, but the canvas does something too. It doesn't work as well with a cotton press cloth. Not sure!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping this in mind for when disaster strikes!! Thank you!

@ShadowsOfMoonlight

2 жыл бұрын

@@xfrelinx I would guess maybe the horsehair is reintroducing texture to the fibers? Iron shine happens because the iron is too hot and melts the fibers down smooth which is what causes the shine, right? Or overheats them so they conform to the shape of the smooth iron surface, for fibers that aren't so prone to melting. So horsehair + the steam probably helps make the fibers conform to the textured horsehair, which would make it more matte/make it matte again.

Me, looking at my mom's high school yearbooks: why would anyone think shoulder pads were a good idea? *Femme Fatale Bianca appears* Me: ...ah, that would be why There is no such thing as too many black clothes! Especially when they're this pretty. Honestly the extra stiff sash just goes perfectly with the extra big shoulders, it feels balanced. And intimidating :P My first thought for where to meet people was the library, because I am both an introvert and a complete nerd. On the plus side, because I'm friendly with half the librarians I haven't paid an overdue book fine for years. Indeed, I always want to spend my vacation at the library! ...Avatar references are timeless, because I said so. And no apologizing for being weird and messy, that's what we're here for! Enjoy your time off, get some rest, write words instead of being like me and just thinking about them too much.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marinary! ❤

You look like trouble in that femme fatale dress! The high neckline, the strong shoulders, and the asymmetrical sash look so 1946-1947 (the same years for the highest number of film noir releases!) I'm so inspired by your projects I'm going to make a 1947 dress for myself - I even bought a bedazzler so I can add some nail head embellishments around the neckline.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There were so many great studded things, I'd love one of those fully studded Fred A Block suits one day 😍 www.pinterest.dk/pin/306807793349829036/

I don't know how adults make friends either. I suspect college, church, murder-for-hire schemes, but I think I'll try a chill route and join the Society for Creative Anachronism

@catherinerw1

3 жыл бұрын

Choir is a good one too (but mine is a church choir).

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinerw1 How about barber shop quartet? Or local musical theatre!

@altitudeiseverything3163

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never considered the “murder-for-hire scheme.” Is there a Meetup group for that? 🤔 TBH, it *does* sound more interesting than church! 😂

@sharpduds

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinerw1 we have Shape Note Singing, and contra-dancing, so who knows

@sharpduds

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryblaylock6545 I was in an amateur production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - my performance was breathtaking, in the my-word-that-was-satirical-right? kind of way

As for finding friends as an adult without children, and being an introvert, have you thought about joining a book club, or other club? My wife is an extrovert, I have gained friends through her. The dress is amazing. I love your voice overs.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cherre! I have never considered joining a club, because that sounds like a very extroverted thing to do ha 😂

@ReneePowell

3 жыл бұрын

My spouse is my pet extrovert. I take him to social events, and he just magically makes connections, some of whom end up becoming friends.

@artemisiaabsinthium1794

2 жыл бұрын

My most successful method for finding friends as an introverted adult was to join a knitting/stitch-and-bitch group. Knitting provided the topic of conversation when no other could be found. You can always just focus on your work when you can't think of anything to say. Meeting in a pub helps.

My friend used to always try to remove my shoulder pads it took years for me to convince her that it was the silhouette I was going for and not a mistake

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

Shoulder pads make me look like I have a waist!

I mean I made friends as an adult by finding a cafe near me that did small little artsy live gigs and treating their schedule like an old person treats a cruse ship activities list and just going to stuff.

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! I invite neighbors to the local cafes. My treat!

@Kat-mh5kj

3 жыл бұрын

sounds so hard...

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I live in a very sanitized suburban area where there are no independent cafes, but that does sound nice 😂

"When exceptable humans come along...." 😂😂😂 Stunning FFD.

I'm very impressed with you remembering to use your clapper! 😂

How to make friends as an adult: talk to people. Bianca: shit.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Wait, I have to what?! 😬😅

@peggyriordan9857

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian OMG!!! LOL!

@brigidscaldron

3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@katieblasingame4664

3 жыл бұрын

Join a group of whatever activity you like. There’s tons of writers groups, stitch n bitch, gaming, anime, etc. but will require talking to people but at least you know it’s people who like some of the same things as you.

@JenInOz

3 жыл бұрын

@@katieblasingame4664 i would LOVE to find a sewing group near me to join. There was one briefly but it dwindled down to just me & the organiser before closing down... most of the other attendees were beginners too which I am not.

Beautiful dress! And now I've gone and signed up for your Patreon. Watching your patterning skills has convinced me that I could definitely benefit from more videos like that. You make it so much clearer than the books do. So, Patreon it is. And re: making friends as an adult, I tend to make friends on online Sci-fi groups that become off-line friends. I'd say the best advice I have is do what you love, just try to do a little more of it in a place where there are other people doing the same. Then it's easier to meet people with similar interests. I tend to be more cautious these days until I figure out what viewpoints people have regarding certain issues, but I do still meet "good humans" too. If you have a local craft store you like that has a group night (they may or may not be restarted yet), then I recommend going. And go regularly, different people show up every week. So the other advice I guess is don't give up. And now that I've written a novel...lol.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! ❤

We love to see a writing/mental health break! I firmly believe that if you don’t take a break, your body will force you to. Glad to see you prioritizing yourself

@andreakhaid

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm glad she's taking a break from making videos to focus on writing, a thing that she often says makes her happy :)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

Beautiful as always! Tip about the oil stain from someone who worked in a bridal shop and had to get machine oil out of silk: dust baby powder or baking soda/powder on it. Wait 15 minutes and then dust off with a clothe or rag. Repeat as necessary. The powder absorbs the oil and is easy to brush off.

@linw7320

3 жыл бұрын

100% Corn Startch (?) powder

@tarynsiegle7894

3 жыл бұрын

@@linw7320 would work as well. Flour too in a pinch! I recommend a test spot first.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Taryn! I'll have to try it! The stain was from candle wax really, but I think the oil in the wax is the only issue now grr...

another stunner! time for a new 'film noir' look book! enjoy your time writing, and remember you have tons of friends here on your channel!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcco!

Bianca, I ask the same question about making friends, I work from home also and vere toward reclusiveness at the slightest encouragement and rarely leave the house, I'm amazed that weeks go by without going out!

To find a good cleaner, maybe there is an organization, in Denver, whose mission would be concerned with both care of textiles and the environment. When I lived in Washington, DC, I think it was the Art Deco Society that had a list, or maybe it was the National Opera...I can't remember, exactly. My 1920's tailcoat was abused by a bad cleaner once, and it was heartbreaking. Now I only brush, steam, air and spot clean my vintage suits.

@lesleyharris525

3 жыл бұрын

I made a nice little side income because of bad dry cleaners, I lived in Cornwall and summer balls( formal dances) were dress whites and I ended up washing and drying and pressing a lot of dress whites. And no I don't like ironing 🤐

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

For me ironing is kind of a Zen thing. My mother started me ironing by having me iron my father's handkerchiefs. I wanted him to look good so I took my time to get the folds right. I even vacuum the carpet before I set up the board now!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

It's scary! I'm like me and my steamer might have to do pals eek!

I have this theory, that the seasons and nature do effect us much more then we think they do, and astronomy is just personality profiles of people born at certain seasons...so they do make a little sense.

@craftingweirdo6498

3 жыл бұрын

There is studies on this topic! There are even some youtube videos for easy access! Search for "how your birth month affects your life" or similar

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

I was reading a biography of a famous actor and discovered that we had a lot in common. Turns out that we shared a birthday.

@vintagecameragirl

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryblaylock6545 my grandfather's birthday is 3 weeks after mine. He was a painter...I went to art college. I never met him.

A few things: I love that you refer to yourself as "kid" when chastising yourself. Also, I think you could be the villain on an episode of Murder She Wrote in this dress. Finally, I hope your writing break is very productive. (I haven't forgotten that sneak peak at your writing you provided (probably last year now) on Patreon. I hope someday you'll be published.)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Holly! ❤ Not as productive this time as I would have liked, but a chapter and a half is not too bad I guess 😅

Hi Bianca, stunning dress, great shoulders (nothing wrong with a good set of shoulder pads) Love the final look :-)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia!

As an introvert, making friends once you are out of university and if you leave the “normal” workforce is really hard. I’ve really had to push myself to find friends. And I’m not saying I’ve found a ton, but I have found a few. One of my best friends and I met through her fan fiction writing (we still laugh about it a decade later). You never know what interaction will result in a friendship that will last.

“I don’t need another black dress, but I’m always going to want another black dress.” SAME. 96% of my wardrobe is black. I like color but I don’t necessarily like wearing color haha So every time I buy a dress it is usually black and lord knows I don’t need another one but I will always keep buying them. It really is hard to make friends as an adult. Shame that I don’t live in Colorado anymore, I bet you and I would be really good friends. I also don’t plan on having children and the only friend I have is my boyfriend, who lives like 2 hours from me, and I’m also very much an introvert. 😩

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

I'm fully ready to agree that every black dress is totally necessary 😉

The constant struggle between getting enough rest vs finishing a project one is passionate about completing…

Wonderful, Bianca is on the tube.. Hurrah!

I love shoulder pads! Back when I was a corporate sort of person, I used to keep very high heels under my desk for when I had meetings where I was the only woman, which happened quite often. As I am a fairly tall woman, I loved the additional height from the heels and breadth from the shoulder pads. Or maybe it’s that I’ve always wanted to be Amazonian. As for friends as an adult, I’m always on a quest. I’m on a couple of community boards and belong to some other groups, and while I’ve made friendly acquaintances no real friends yet. I live in hope, however!

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

Always live in HOPE! I wish you the best in your quest for good lasting friendship.

I meet new folks in a few different ways. First from social media and meet local folks a few times in public before going beyond acquaintance. Secondly from church and it gets fun to meet new folks to my ward as few ever anticipate meeting a tattooed middle aged Goth at church. Thirdly club meetings like sewing, gardening or card games. Lastly I go regularly to a coffee house and drink pop while doing research, drafting patterns, hand sewing or reading a book while on the sofa.

When I moved to Switzerland I realised the same as you - people make friends through their kids. My son is 34 and lives in the UK. Being an expat adds several layers of difficulty. I’ve survived the pandemic because I too am an introvert, had my husband with me and a well-stocked sewing room. But friends. Yes, that would be nice

watching you rotate darts was a little scary at first but now that I've seen how you do it in several videos now, I'm feeling a lot more interested in attempting such a thing. I really appreciate all the descriptive voiceover, you're a good teacher.

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kimberly!

This is really really elegant. You look gorgeous. Congratulations!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The way the sash sort of sticks out away from the skirt is so 🖤🖤s c u l p t u r a l🖤🖤

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

That's the magic of cotton sateen 🥰✨

The more I watch your videos the more I Iearn. Thank you so much for your educational and "lazy" approach ❤️

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

I often knit whilst I watch your videos, and your voice is so relaxing.

Basic black is always in! Your coloring would definitely support a deep claret or garnet red, blackberry purple or a licorice green, You know: in case you would like add colors to your wardrobe in the 'Goth' pallet. You could try to see if there is a crafting or sewing group in your area? Maybe see if there is anything on your community board?

Please do use a fog machine! Your dress came out beautifully and the dart manipulation was, as always, masterful. Thank you for the video. 🪲

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Fog machine only comes out for special occasions 😂

That comment about finishing levels in sewing. I do lots of fancy finishing (French seams, handsewing, etc) because I absolutely love the process of doing it and enjoy putting a lot of time into my garments. However, I would never poo-poo someone's decision to finish with a serger - we all make our garments how we want to, and in the manner best suited for our needs/wants. Some want the item finished quickly so they can just wear it already, which is just as valid as me wanting to take my time and enjoy the process.

i agree about nonsense by zippers!! I just used a vintage pattern that had a 4 darts a kick pleat and 2 inches of wide seam allowance right were the zipper was... it was hell.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Zippers are enough trouble by themselves, no nonsense can come close to them 😂

Better today! I love that dress and you wear it with such panache! No doubt about it, I have to learn how to make my own patterns! As for friends, I introduce myself to my neighbors. You never know when your house will catch fire! I bring over things like cookies. I call or txt them at holidays. I have been known to bring over my tea pot with cups and saucers too. I volunteer Garden in my neighborhood. I work at organizing social events at my local church with the group of ladies. Don't give up! Libraries have different groups for reading things like Mysteries, poetry, history and romances and humor. Mine also has things like quilting, crafts, and discussions about social issues. I hope you try a variety of things to open your horizons and learn something new. I wish you the best on all that!

I love the dress. You certainly look like a femme fatale in it. I hope to make one for myself as soon as I figure out how to make a block pattern for my extra curvy figure. Your being sleep deprived and talking about it was cute and I totally empathize with you. Being a cancer and having insomnia myself. I am feeling pretty giddy today. Have a great day. Love all that you do.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sherry!

Holy cow I usually think the artwork is prettier than the finished make but wow that dress is amazing and the drawing didn't do it justice!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Crystal!

At 20:30 you starter talking about your insomnia and I felt that. I was up at almost 6 am in the morning and slept until about 11:20. I guess we're insomnia buddies. On a better note love the look of Femme Fatales. They're the great-grandmother of goth fashion.

Loving the power shoulders - I remember them well. I still have a fabulous long gabardine coat from the 80s that now does 40s 💙 😀

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! '80s coats are an excellent resource for '40s coats 🖤

You wear the female hairstyles of yesteryear brilliantly.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Tip for making friends: book clubs! for the first little bit you kinda just hang out but after a few sessions you pick up on people's vibes through their reading opinions and then you make a move on the ones you like.

I love to watch these longer sewing videos as I am sewing too. I’m literally making a black velvet batwing collar for a Victorian inspired jacket as you were talking about making tight pointed corners. It actually turned out pretty good. You look beautiful in the dress, as always.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa! Points in velvet sounds extra tricky indeed!

Me handstitching a skirt hem as you talk about how you have strong feelings about machine hems on skirts 😎

as always, it is such a pleasure watching you work. i hope your writing is going really well! i can't wait to buy a book by you some day. -ivinenn

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

Sometimes it´s not about the need, but the want. I never need more black clothing, but nonetheless I have in my wardrobe 6 black jeans. Do they look the same? Yes. Do I need every pair? Absolutely, YES! Same for dresses and shirts. Black is such a comfort colour for me an goes with everything. Makes accessories pop more.

Watching your video gave me major inspo for some fabric I've had laying around the house for a year, so thank you! Regarding the ever tricky "How to find good people" question: I have found good people through local sewing and costume groups. Sometimes we hang out. It's fun. In non-panini times sewing circles or swaps are fun too.

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

I love your title. I come from a long line of teachers, librarians, humorists and BOOK hoarders! When I visit someone's house and I Don't see ANY books I feel very sorry that they weren't raised in the presence of good books. I even love the smell of books! I understand that there is a candle that smells like a library. WOW!

@bookhoarding

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryblaylock6545 Books are the best! My dream is to move somewhere with built in shelves one day.

I'm high key loving the 80's synth-wave style background music. Giving me some serious Bladerunner Femme Fatale Racheal vibes.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love synths ha 😅✨

A masterpiece! Absolutely gorgeous, Bianca! :)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another amazing creation!! Your skill is a wonder to watch .. the final dress has a strong style and fit's you perfectly .....x x

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marge!

1940s boss! I love it. Such a strong feminine look. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathryn!

Gorgeous! Love the accessories, especially the hat!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

YESSSSSSSS asymmetrical skirt! Love that bug blouse on you. I made it/love it.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy! ❤

I find joining a club or hobbie classes are good ways to meet new friends and also maybe learn or sometimes teach others about ur hobbie or passion with people who also are like minded and it also works with busy schedule as most are a 1-4 day commitment for 2-4 hours in a monthly schedule

Youre my latest binge. Reallly enjoying my deep dive into your content. Thankyou so much for all your effort...love your style!

@TheClosetHistorian

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

What a stunning dress!!! It would look great with seamed stockings!!! It was great!!! Thank you for sharing with all of us!!! I hope you get some rest & sleep. I also suffer from insomnia. It is not very pretty at all. So sorry and wish i could help!!! If I lived nearer to Colorado, I would love to have you as a friend to go out with for coffee or whatever!!! ♥️♥️♥️💐💐💐

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alice!

I learned a lot from this video! I have watched a few of your videos, but never a construction video, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

My grandmother was a wonderful seamstress without formal training. I really wonder what she would have done with expert instruction. I inherited none of that talent. Another beautiful creation.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have met most of my friends at the fabric stores. I have never made any friends by joining clubs, etc. The public Library is also a good place to met people with the same interest as I.

Love how this turned out! The asymmetrical sash is fantastic. I've been having the same insomnia issues, hoping whatever that is goes away soon 😬

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Me too 😴

I make friends by talking to people at Joann’s who look more knowledgable than me 😂

Black cat fur still shows on EVERYTHING! (I have two black cats...)

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@penelope-oe2vr

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! I have an 18 pound black mane coon/Persian mix cat. His hair shows on everything!

Have just recently ran across your videos. Luv luv. This black dress is fabulous and you have that synched waistline (40's - 60's lol) to gracefully, wear it. I am so glad to be here. Thanks for all you do.💐🙌 and share.

@TheClosetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Janice!

Oh good! My 1980s suit jacket pattern has padded shoulders, and it's great to have some video tutorial for that part, too! Gorgeous dress, btw!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I, too, reach for black garments. If it wasn't for you and mood, I would still always wear black... but you gave me the courage to try prints. Marvelous as always, B 💙

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo! Those Moods prints...I just can't stay away! (I made palm tree printed trousers last week 😂)

I feel like the trouble with making friends as an adult is finding common ground so that you know you'll have something to talk about. I think that's why is easier for people to make friends with people they work with or go to school with; there's the fallback conversation topic of work or school (or your children of you're a parent). For those of us who aren't in a classroom or work environment that allows us to meet people (like online classes and/or working from home) who also don't have the foot in the door that is a mutual friend it can be so incredibly difficult to find a shared interest with a complete stranger. Where do I even start? How do you approach a stranger online or in person and say, "I'd like to be your friend," and have that go well?

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

It takes chutzpah! Gall, guts, daring, affrontory!🐧☠🐱👹😨

I was chosen, by what I initially thought was a nearly-all-black cat. Great! I thought. I have a mostly black wardrobe! That’ll be a nice change. Hahaha! When she basks in the sun it becomes quite apparent she’s not black with a couple orange spots. She’s a tortie with black tipped fur and an orange brown under-layer. When she got comfortable enough to show us her belly, we discovered it’s white. And even further along that she demands to be held so she can rest her paws while peering over your shoulder, shedding white belly fur all over the bust of my black clothes. I adore her. But the less cat hair on my clothes bonus didn’t remotely work out.

The dress is wonderful! You really are an artist and fabric is your medium. I love how you move darts around like they are pieces of a board game. Each time I watch you do that, I am in awe. I can completely relate on the insomnia issue. It's been going on with me for 3 days in a row. I just seem to go in cycles. It's maddening. I hope it stops for you soon. I hope you are having a good writing session. I just started a writing class myself and love it. Take Good Care!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peggy! I hope writing class continues to be fun!!

How very Barbara Stanwyck........love it.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW! Killer dress, Bianca. You make it look so easy. Instead of having to re-sew the shoulder pads try using tiny safety pins. Making friends is hard work. I live alone, and I no longer work; this makes things a bit harder. I have to make myself leave the house for a while, and once done, I feel much better. Here is what I do; I go to the fabric store or any little place of interest and pick things up and look at them. If you see someone walk over and say "Hi, mind if I ask your opinion on this". I have had a ball talking to so many lovely people that way. I knit, and I love going to my local yarn shop just to chat with the owner and the other ladies for a bit. Give it a try. Have a great 4th, xoxo's Sandie

@Msmeohmy52

3 жыл бұрын

Lot’s of good clothes in the 80’s came with Velcro attached to center of shoulder pad( rough side) and soft side (collects less lint in washer) attached to shoulder seams! I kept all my spares in a shoe box as some fit better than others. A especially interesting pair of shoulder pads I bought in a small coffee type can ( to hold their curved shape) we’re simply unlined beige foam. They stuck to sweaters beautifully. I wore them 1 day under a silky blouse and When I returned home, I only had 1, what a crazy thing to find out about town! And Sandie, it’s all about the Art of Conversation!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandie!

This is so stunning! I always associate femme fatale dresses with warmer fabric like wools and silk, but a cotton sateen for summer is so smart. I need to make this and become unstoppable (aka not a sweaty mess) this summer!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emma! Femme fatale vibes needed even in heat indeed!

Re: finding friends as an adult: in New England, we socialize almost exclusively in hobby groups. Whether you're into toy trains or ham radio, there's a group for it. I'm part of the poetry community and part of the Ren Faire community, and all the friends I've made as an adult come from those two groups.

Ordinarily I watch your new vids twice in a row as I always learn a new way to construct things or I get a fresh way to look at life. Tonight I have a sinus/migraine headache and every time the white paper flashes I feel worse. I hope to feel better tomorrow (I have been misspelling that last word all day. Crap)and shall watch it from the beginning. The dress looks absolutely WOW. My love to ALL. G'night

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary! I hope you're feeling better!

You really are so generous with sharing your knowledge & skill of patternmaking & sewing skills. Thank you & hope you will reach an ever-widening viewer circle. Bless you & keep safe.

Stunning!!! Loved the shoulder pad instruction. I’m attempting a Balmain shoulder and this sure helped!!! Thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

One of my favourites, I love everything about this design!

I joust love this dress (and all your work)! I learn so much from watching your videos, and i really like listing to you talking. Sometimes I even use it as a podcast. As for your question about how you make friends as an adult without having kids: I meet them through hobbies. When I moved to this town I knew no one, but since I have every opportunity to do what ever hobby I want (they even have quidditch here). I started dancing. Now that i'll be moving again I thinking about joining a pinup group to meet new people there. Though I am more like a shy extrovert.

Shoulder pads can create such a great look. I’ve found them in higher end garments. Makes you look amazing!!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer!

I love the dress. I like the idea of lining the sash with a gorgeous contrasting colour though that might make the waist seam too thick with the cotton sateen fabric.

I’m so grateful that I found your channel a couple of months ago… I have learned so much from you and my dress making has improved significantly. I am a dressmaker by trade and although I do know how to make patterns your method is so much easier than what I have learned. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lourdes!

Enjoying heaps, and learning loads watching & listening to you. Thank you so very much from Canada. BTW ... you look absolutely fabulous in this new make.

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail!

Oh so cool! You are teaching me. So much! Thank you 😊

Hi Bianca!! Your dress is absolutely stunning on you.. Love your accessories too.. Making friends is rough to do…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deana! ❤

The first video of yours I watched was one of your hauls (late 2019 at a guess) I was looking for a dose of second hand retail therapy. 💜

A very mature vintage gothic !!!! This is gorgeous. And you wear it fabulously! !

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah!

I never knew how incredibly cool shoulder pads can look!! Oooh boy... Another thing I have to make... Thanks Bianca, it looks absolutely stunning!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura!

I really love that dress the shoulders make it very distinctive

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trudi!

After one existential crisis later thinking how I know all my friends because of school, work or my kids. What I would do is when going to a fabric store and if you see a nice human ask them if they made the garment they are wearing themselves and say they look good 😊 that could start a conversation, shared interests and all that 🙂 Love the dress 🖤🖤🖤 and take your rest!! It is well earned. Will be looking forward to the darts video because what you do with darts is just magic to me 🤣😂 (would love to see some bonus footage of the cats outside of the sewing room 🤭) And insomnia, for me at least, can be caused by the full moon 🌒🌕🌘

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am excited to make that darts video, I have many darts opinions 😂

I found the book Patternmaking for fashion design from my local library and now I have it waiting the right moment on my book shelf. I hope no one else wants to borrow it so I can have it for like 6 months or so before I have to return it. You have been such an inspiration for me! I feel like your videos give a feeling that designing your own clothes can be quite easy and sewing isn't hard either. I have sewn all my life here and there but I'm still afraid of making the first cut on the fabric. And I have sewn only a couple of pieces of clothing myself still but planning on making many more (my style is wayy more modern than yours though, but I am planning on incorporating knowlege from you to create more long lasting garments)!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you have an excellent adventure diving into more clothing projects!

Thanks TheClosetHistorian. I always wondered how to draft people with your shapely figure.

50 shades of black - love this dress!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thea! 🖤

Thanks sooo much for sharing!❤️❤️❤️

Love your videos! Thank you for the content, and you went to TARGET! I need to do that soon... it's been years.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It felt very weird to be in a Target 😂

I LOVE the idea of a black dress series!! Perhaps, a Vivienne Westwood inspired cocktail dress as an idea lol 🤔🥰

Just noticed that you are using a clapper! Yay you! They really make life so much easier on the fingers. BTW, truly beautiful dress. Great job!

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love this look! It looks amazing on you.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeannette!

Great video as always!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!

Love your videos. Thanks!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!