Am I the only one who wants this intro to just be the intro forever?

@mrs.knecro7044

3 жыл бұрын

I would be totally fine with it. I do love the music choice too.

@petapendlebury9024

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrs.knecro7044 I was just about to say the same! Love the music.

@mandycollins8795

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

I swoon for this dress. Also, 1800s to 1950s. Whatever tickles you, we’ll watch it.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ana! ❤

1885 looks fabulous on you!!! You really do pull this off so well. I know you love the more recent era clothing but Girl you totally pull this off so well!! I watch a lot of Victorian and regency costumers. And I have to say You make it work some how!! They look modern in vintage wear but you look the part!!! I am so in awe!! Oh and totally keep the intro. I love it. The music the lighting!!! So you. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! I need to make a new intro I can use all the time heh 😅

You look stunning. Your sewing skills and tutorials are remarkable. I have collected vintage fashion for forty years. I have about 1000 garments dating from 1860-1960. Your attention to detail is amazing. I was a re-enact or as well as a tour guide and docent for architectural tours and always wore an appropriate, original outfit. I later produced several vintage clothing fashion shows for various charities and worked at several museums. I am not able to do that anymore. So, you definitely provide me with an outlet for my love of costume and fashion. I look forward to all your posts. Thank you.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That all sounds like a lot of fun to me! ❤

Look at that little 99 sewing like a champ! Can't go wrong with those old machines.

This gown is so beautiful! I love that green-black fabric!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💚🖤💚

That moment when you realise that you have spent days making the thing and everyone is going to swoon over the tassel! Stunning 😍

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I swooned for the tassel too so I couldn't blame anyone 😍

That gown is utterly swoon-worthy. Amazing job. * chef's kiss *

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gorgeous!! And as far as slapping things on... you should see some of the videos looking at actual Victorian/Edwardian/early vintage pieces. The messiness inside on practically all of them makes me feel so much better on ugly-but-hidden bits!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And too true, I've seen inside some historic garments and they definitely slap dashed things together too indeed 😅

That green makes my little goth heart soooo happy.

Dear God, this is the most gorgeous green gown in existence! 💚😍

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel!

This is a work of art! The fitting is superb, your stitching skills are excellent, the colour scheme really suits you and the embellishing brings it all together. I would love to see you work with the rich jewel colours such as ruby, dark purple and sapphire. Please may we have more historical gowns with a gothic edge to them. It was also good to see longer videos. I loved it !!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane! I would certainly love to work on more historical gowns with a gothic edge, I just have to see what I can make work budget wise in this rather unstable world eek, but hopefully I can start another project next year ❤

I love, love, love this project! Also the Victorian attitude towards trimming was "more is more," so keep the bow, add the ribbons, add tassels, go nuts!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hannah! Yeah that's why the Victorians and I would get along, clutter all the thinggggs! ❤

I love the mileage you can get out of Victorian costumes by making different bodices and overskirts for different looks. Basically the OG capsule wardrobe!

Even Charles Worth would give you a standing ovation. Just phenomenal!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

That green taffeta is just exquisite!

Are you tired of my compliments on this project? I hope not 😆 cause again just amazing. I do really love the fabric choice and I think you have sold me on Truly Victorian patterns, not that I needed a lot of push but the fact you did the under and over skirt in about 2 days is killer! I honestly had not planned on fully watching this series today but here I am and I’m not even mad about it ❤️. I’m here for what ever you creat and post 🌻 have a wonderful evening.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤ I think I've been dreaming of this exact taffeta all my life, so I have been overjoyed to sew with it really 😍

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE infinity!!! Blessings to the Patreon People too for those of us who would love to be able to support You but lack funds xxx

"Slap some bows on there..." Well that should fix anything. Right? If only we had that option today! Love hearing your wit and wisdom; it's so subliminal. Those who have ears can hear it! 😊 A beautiful skirt produced and well thought out process to learn from. Thank you.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kaytie! ❤

I like the addition of the second bow! I can see extra tassels/ribbons looking quite nice in the contrast colour (they were quite big on contrast splashes!). It’s looking fab so far! Can’t wait to see how this project evolves!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sierra! 💚🖤

Luxurious taffeta is the perfect choice for any bustle skirt because of the way that it bends and moves the light around it. Because of that, I vote for more ribbons...a gal can't have enough sparkle. I loved it last week and loving it more in the light of day. Brava!

@AugustMoon3

3 жыл бұрын

And that sound of swishing taffeta...so lovely.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Taffeta is indeed super fun, if it were only a little cheaper...ha!

@l.m.2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian but then, everyone would be wearing it and it wouldn't be special. *)

@l.m.2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@AugustMoon3 so true...what better way to catch attention at the opera? Don't say a word and just swish on to your seat. Late. Of course.

@AugustMoon3

3 жыл бұрын

@@l.m.2404 Perfectly said... :0)

I like the extra bows. They really add to the drapey effect. More folds equals more bouncey light giving extra visual texture.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! I kinda want a super giant bow like I've seen in some fashion plates, so I hope I have enough fabric at the end to make one 😅

TV have good patterns based on actually patterns from magazines - they are newbie friendly, but they sometimes leave things unsaid like how to finish the waistband - I was lucky to have a grandma to tech me.

I say keep the bows!! It adds to it! I can't believe you did this in a day and a half!! SKILLLZZ!!!! 😍😍😍

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joanna!

I love your choice to use the front pattern piece for the back. I really appreciate the asymmetry. I would recommend using the two bows in a single loop.

This gown is so beautiful. I look forward to watching the future parts of this series. When the skirts made their appearance on Halloween I actually said to my husband, “Omg she made the skirts!” What a lovely surprise (although I knew in the back of my mind how long and hard you must have worked to get it done by then). You do so much for us 😊! Thanks so much! 👏 👏 👏👏👏👏💚

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just had to get them done for Halloween, I knew I could sleep later ha 😅

Brilliant idea to use the front overskirt panel for the back! Can't wait for the day bodice and ball bodice. I'm in the planning stages of an 1880s dress as well and your videos have been a source of great inspiration and fun research rabbit holes.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The research is half of the fun, so many gorgeous gown from this era 😍

I came back to rewatch this, and now I am drawn to your lip colour at the end! Your makeup is always wonderful

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The lipstick is called Money Moves and is from Colourpop also ;)

This is such an amazing gown! And I fully understand the “quick get it done” aspect and appreciate that you went back to film the rest afterwards. Because HALLOWEEN!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie!

Gorgeous. I love the big bows. Can't wait to see the other bodices.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh my god! It turned out beautiful! I love how honest you are, and your true craftsmanship shows. The dress is gorgeous and you should be very proud

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

I really like the simple trimming in this gown, it allows the construction/cut of the gown to show and it's an excellent vehicle for the fabric to shiiiiiine

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle! 💚

i've found the youtube videos of 'oldies playing in another room and its raining' has helped keep me calm and just wind down... maybe that will help? this looks absolutely unbelievable, the green is lush!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love those sort of soundscape tracks on KZread, my favorite is the Disney Tower of Terror queue music loop 😅

@vintagecameragirl

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian i love the hogwarts one too. its christmasy somehow

Very nicely done! I for one have no election anxiety to be distracted from, as I am completely non political and quite anarchistly leaning, but always delight in watching beautiful gowns being beautifully crafted. Can't wait for the continuation of this series, as well as watching your "vintage" videos in the interim

I'm not blaming you Bianca, because there are many sewists who sew over pins, but I was sewing a slip (based on your 20's slip but actually completely different) out of some 70's nylon (in a crazy Alphonse Mucha meets Joan Miro print) and I sewed over a pin and my thin needle bent into a 90° angle! I love the asymmetrical overskirt, I think more trim and bows and ruffles are period correct, but I really like the sort of "minimalist" feel of your dress. It seems modern and almost futurist in a way.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Natalie! There were definitely more "minimal" sleek designs in the later half of the 1880's too, so both are accurate, and I like both too so it's hard to choose!

I do love all your content. Vintage, and ultra vintage 😆 I appreciate all your work

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤❤❤

I've so loved seeing this project come together! It looks stunning Bianca, you should be so proud!!! Sometimes you just gotta power through and get it done, you can go back and fiddle with it later. No shame in that!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katie! Exactlllly 😎

So beautiful!💚 I like the two bows and might even add a third smaller one on top. Maybe with some black lace and slightly dangling black beading on the centers?

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teresa!

End result looks fabulous, congratulations. I liked seeing the reality of making the under and over skirts; easier than I expected... The pleating is intimidating, for some reason. Thanks!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! After all the hand stitching work the pleating seems like a breezy relief 😅

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! LOVE! Sorry I was yelling, I just couldn't control myself. BEAUTIFUL!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda!!

I'm still 😯 at how quickly you made the skirts. When I saw the Halloween video, I was like, wait, what?? Anyway, looks great. I hope you're not stressing out too much during this, uh, interesting week. Hopefully the world will be a little bit better soon.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been trying to take it easy this week indeed, since it's just ultra weird all around eek ❤

I’m so glad you did this video as well! I think it would be wise to wait until you’ve done the other bodices before deciding on additional trimmings, as you suggested. Although for now it looks so good just with that one bow. And I’ll watch pretty much any video you put out - if you always did the same thing you’ll never learn anything new, and neither will we! Enjoy any rest you get and fingers crossed re election...

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristy! ❤

I loved every minute of this project. Also, the cinematography and music *chef's kiss*

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I absolutely adore this gown! My two cents: leave the 2nd bow off or find another area for it. I love the asymmetrical features of the gown. Plus, that gorgeous color looks great on you. Well done!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amanda!

I adore the jewel tone color of this faric!

The intro and the exit music was great! Really set the mood. The gown came out beautifully and the colors look great on you. Having the two bows, in my opinion, made it look more like a Southern belle style. I think one bow with the streamers would look better, unless a Southern belle is what you wanted it to look like. So happy you got it done on time for yourself and I hope you had a Happy Halloween! Thanks so much!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peggy!

I love the green glow on the sewing machine that the lighting and fabric gave.

I’m in love with this gown ❤️❤️❤️ btw the middle of a bow is called “the button” Yes I agree more trimmings I love them ❤️

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good to know, I need that bow knowledge 😅

wow this came at the perfect time! i needed something to cheer me up today

Just beautiful...as you always are.

@mandylavida

3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

You look absolutely gorgeous. The outfit is amazing and the green suits you so much. You look so elegant and classic.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise! 💚

“I had to do it, so I did ! “ do you mean to be so inspirational? I swear sometimes the right words are spoken at the right time!

You really pulled this off fabulously! I completely forgot that this isn't your timeline. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Can't wait for the other tops. Stay well!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! ❤

You look lovely. I follow all of your explanations and I think you are so sweet to worry that we are confused. Your explanations are very clear. Like someone else said, 1880s, or 1950s. Whatever you are willing so show us, we'll watch. Blessings.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa ❤

Great job! I wouldn't have guessed you finished at the last minute it looks beautiful.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Epic!!!!! The movement of the skirt when the tassel and bow when you spin! Chef kiss! Don’t think you need two bows.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thea! ❤ I just had to have the dang tassel when I saw it 😅

@PolyvoreThea

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian no wonder!!! Amazing !!!

I love this dress! I think the deviations you made from the original pattern turned out fabulous.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danielle!

I have been off my mark. I’ve missed too many videos. I can’t say enough about this green silk. You have truly outdone yourself great job as always

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Verdonda! ❤

Dude, you totally posted this at the perfect time. I only wish you had enough content to get us thru the next couple of days as well... 💚🖤💚 Adding: Please consider making a late 1870s style in your wicked eyeshadow colors! One of the ones that's got the dropped waist in front and all the fun draping and trimming in the back. With fitted sleeves that flutter a bit at the wrists or elbows! I had a particular dress I was looking to link, but I got distracted by all the lovely fashion plates, so...

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

I have started pinning 1870's dresses, and also natural form era ones, and 1890s things...so the ideas are brewing, now to somehow acquire all the silk I would need 😅

@rd6203

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian 💚🖤🧡 Yeah, I was looking for silk *remnants* and almost had an anxiety attack.

Ty for the skirt and over skirt pattern list !! (Wonder how this would look as purple and silver wedding dress..) You are beautiful as always! Thank you for a wonderful mini series of fashion! Edit. I think just 1 bow and then go with some other fun stuff to accent the overskirt

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think purple and silver would be stunning 💜

All the bows!! Scrumptious dress Bianca! 💚🖤

OMG - It turned out amazing!!!!! I chose to hold off on watching the reveal video until I could watch the making of and I'm so glad I did. this reveal was excellent. now off to watch the vampire video!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Meagan! Good on you for avoiding spoilers ha! 💚

That green is everything! Great job

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jodie!

I cannot believe how beautiful this turned out!!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alice!

I'm obsessed with this silk. I just love it. I don't wear a lot of black but I love the color of this silk and it looks amazing on you.

@TheClosetHistorian

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I'm so completely in love with this project! 😍😍😍 Don't sweat the ugly stitching on the inside/attaching the trimmings. It's super common in clothing of the period, from what I've seen from other videos!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela! It is comforting that seamstresses of the past were also like "just tack the bow on there we're leaving, the coach is out front alreadyyyy!"

As usual, I am watching this while in bed drinking tea, and as usual I have an overwhelming desire to get up and put on makeup. Stunning as always my dear!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mandy!

The color is just stunning! The dress is just so beautiful 😍 I'd never say no to more bows, 😉

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💚

If you do ever decide to revisit this gown, I'd love to see some black trim added to both the underskirt and overskirt. I think it would be super effective on the overskirt to help show off the interesting hem in contrast with the underskirt.

Absolutely beautiful!! I especially love the floofy overskirt. And the color! Such a vibrant, rich green ~

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathryn!

I 💘 the tassle!Well done its beautiful! I love the victorian style✨Im inspired thankyou!✨🏆💎💜👑

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zarina!

The Truly Victorian Skirt patterns are super easy. I adore TV patterns.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

I can now heartily second this! ❤

Magnificent. I love this completed outfit. What a huge effort but what a fantastic result! Thankyou. X

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robyn!

Guttermann thread is great and all but I ALWAYS run out of thread about 3/4's of the way through a project.

I can not tell you how much I love this!❤

@TheClosetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

love this 1800 gown project, love the mid-century vintage sewing, i even love the side husselen videos. if they do another #costube secret santa i hope you get included so more people can find your channel. you deserve more subscribers. you work so hard on all this stuff (and you write books).

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danielle! I have a side husselen video half finished that I really need to get done eek!

I like the 2nd bow and this period had a lot of trim

I can't say enough how much I love this dress.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosi!

A stunning outfit with a beautiful silhouette and made in double quick time too. Really great job :-)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia!

I don’t normally comment but have to say, this gown is absolutely beautiful! Lots of hard work involved so well done, you are a very talented lady!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

A truly stunning creation and although decades apart in fashion design - reminds me of the emerald dress that Kim Novak wore in the interior restaurant scene in "Vertigo".

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! A film I have yet to watch...I know, I know, I was making my way through the classics but I need to get back to it!

These skirts are absolutely beautiful! I hope you can take a break now. It seems like this series has been exhausting.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chae! I've been forcing myself to take most of this week pretty easy, play in the sims 4, do all the laundry, it's been extra strange 😅

Hi, Bianca! You're so stunning. Thank you for this wonderful vid. 🤗

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debra!

I didn’t notice the tassels on the original video, love them.

Amazing. It came out looking incredible, I’m so impressed 🦎

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ida!

So very beautiful 😍 Both you and the costume! Keep the bows and furbelows 🌈

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karin!

I had to watch it twice.. again absolutely GEORGOUS

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patti!

This project has turned out beautifully so far! I loved the play by play of Halloween day haha.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brittany!

The green is so such a gorgeous colour and it looks great on you too.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan!

Gorgeous dress!! Love the intro music just amazing and it fits you perfectly!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hello new Slytherin dress!!! Once again you amaze me. I think the double bow is nice. :-)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janie!

It’s ok to mix it up. We’ll keep watching.

I love this series! I was slightly confused in your getting dressed video why the bustle wasn't centered over the back, but now I understand the look you were going for! I thought you explained everything very well and was able to easily follow along 😊

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela!

Love! Love! Love the whole outfit! I'd be interested to know what it was like sewing that silk taffeta. Goodness knows I've never even seen silk taffeta in real life. I am thoroughly enjoying this journey of the 'Cicada Gown' and look forward to the next phase of this amazing gown. Oh if only we could all gather together somewhere safe to dine and dance together in our gowns. Well, I'd be the one only wearing just a chemise cuz that's as far as I've got in my historical sewing journey. :p And you, my friend, would be the Belle of the Ball :) Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous adventure with us. Sending best wishes and calming vibes from Down Under

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rhonda! I actually really like sewing with taffeta, silk or otherwise, as it is so crisp and almost "papery" to work with, it behaves quite well usually I find. The only thing is the fraying, but if I'm working in poly I serge and get on with it, or even in silk it's still quite manageable even if I have to be cautious!

I do like the 2 bows. I'm looking forward to what's next. Thank you for sharing. Sending positive vibes and well wishes xo

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dawn!

The more bows the better!

This is making me want to make big giant skirts.

It's all so gorgeous! I'm really in love with the entire ensemble. Can't wait to see the other bodices but also here for your regular content! ♡

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reina!

As usually, absolutely a pleasure to watch!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maellen!

They don´t make sewing machines like they used to anymore, an old (good) one that´s been taken care of with love (and knowledge) will last for generations! My grandma has one that´s somewhere around 150 years old now, with a foot pedal, still works and it will sew through materials that mine wont ;D she taught me how to care for it very early on, I´m lucky enough to inherit it when that sad day comes.... I´m like you, I sew over the pins too, even tho I know I shouldn´t....but it works, so why not! ;D Back to your AMAZING dress!!! I am SO in love with it! I love everything about it, everything but the color, I am so sorry, I hope that doesn´t offend you....in my head it´s plum/eggplant, but that´s more of a question of taste in color, it sure doesn´t change the fact that this masterpiece is just that, a masterpiece! :) 💜 It´s become a goal of mine now to own a dress like this! even if I don´t have any occasion to wear it, I can always play dress up at home :D I wish I had your sewing skills....if I would give this a try, it would take me months (if not a year or more) but it would be worth it....I feel like I have to give it a go :D 💜💜💜 Looking forward to see the rest :) and your upcoming projects! SO inspiring! 💜

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I understand not everyone can love green, but that means more green out there for me so it's all good 😅💚 If you like purple, definitely don't click this link to silk baron's purple taffetas...which I also would very much like to work with as well www.silkbaron.com/category_s/1891.htm

@CrixJoki

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian ....I....clicked.....AND WENT TO HEAVEN!!!!! :D Victorian frost, Enchantress and Mandrake!! omg....yeah, I´m screaming like a teen over here LOL Thank you for that link, my wallet will forever hate you ;) 💜 OH! their pinks, Juneberry, Vixen, rosebud. I think I just died a little :D so much beauty!