Never stop showing us how to move the darts, I know I've learnt so much!

@how_about_naw

3 жыл бұрын

the dart movement blew my tiny mind

"Only so much can go wrong when you're sewing a dress as opposed to like, trying to live." Wise words.

@rd6203

3 жыл бұрын

Merch quality quote!

The full title of your channel should be 'The Closet Historian: Queen of Darts' 😅

@marinary1326

3 жыл бұрын

Queen of Darts, the First of Her Name, Master of Pins, Mother of Cicadas and Lady of Vintage Fashion

@katieoaks790

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else getting Practical Guide To Evil vibes? no? :)

@sewcute_sewvintage

Жыл бұрын

Love this! 😅 We need the merch of this!

I for one love that you included the no lining "mistake" in the video, along with the fix. As you said, it shows that we all have to adjust and/or adapt our projects as we go, so we shouldn't be afraid to just jump in and try something.

@Rhaifha

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It also helps stop that perfectionist instinct of "others can do it easily and perfectly, so why can't I?" Because you often just don't see the failures and stumbles

IMHO the weight/body of the fabric of your dress makes it look more "expensive" than the Mc Queen.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love when we go to the Blue Patterning Table of Doom because I always learn so much about sewing.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine!

@allieg6401

2 жыл бұрын

For some reason I think of it as table of death… Then go oh that’s right doom when she says it. Lol

I would love a video all about the finishing that elevate a home made garment up a notch.

@ColorJoyLynnH

3 жыл бұрын

Pressing is my one best hint, maybe after quality fabric that works well with the pattern. So few home sewers press every single seam before proceeding. Hems often get shorted here, particularly. Even a machine-sewn hem looks way better-made if pressed.

@LornaKelso

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

I think the extra crispness of the twill makes it look very architectural and Bladerunner-y 🖤

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ollie!

@bast713

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That's such a good description 🙂

I NEVER get sick of the moving darts! 😅👍😘

@sarahrosen4985

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a completely logical (to my spatial orientation brain) move yet a total magic trick every time she does it. Every. Time.

@honestaf6165

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahrosen4985 Yes indeed!😘

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

This is good to know! I do feel compelled to leave it in every time 😅

Of course you like the Alexander McQueen dress. It has classic lines, strong shoulders, defined waist, a twist in the skirt. I love the strong color and that you're more curvy than the model. And your green sparkle in the pin! Your version has more swoon. Bravo!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy Jane!

"All's fair in love and setting a sleeve in." I feel the need to paint that on a shirt.

Im so glad you're telling people to be patient on the sewing machine, I'm in fashion school and I can't tell you how many times I've seen others rip their projects because they get frustrated.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

When grades and deadlines are on the line things get TENSE 😅 I remember fashion school days with people slowly losing their minds in late night sewing lab sessions for sure

Honestly.,I was never been tis addicted to anyone channel tan urs,these day's.

😯 Holy smokes Bianca! You're so talented. Definitely morphing into a scifi 80s futurism goth vamp and I am SO here for it! Also your eye makeup is stunning and I may have to steal your color combo 🤔

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Holly! Steal away! The green is a jdglow cosmetics multichrome and is my favorite shadow ever 💚

@rebeccaturner8340

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheClosetHistorian Thanks! I've been trying to decide which multichromes to try and that definitely sways me 🤔

I would LOVE to see this dress in more friendly fabric and with all alterations that you find necessary!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lita!

Congrats on the household vaccs! I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks of setting in sleeves as battles. The dress turned out beautifully!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah!

You had me at "McQueen"

All the pattern drafting! 🖤

Gorgeous result. I would never have thought I'd like it so much. I tend to not like wonky hems. But I would wear this. It just looks very elegant. Well done.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dawn!

“Pull a Zara” 😂 and good lord that eyeshadow!

When I watch YOU move darts ... it makes PERfect sense to me; however, I have the very distinct feeling that - like Calculus - the application in real life is NOT as simple as YOU make it look! 😂

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Nah you can doooo itttt!

Wonderful to watch someone as skilled at drafting and dressmaking as you. Thank you for sharing this with us. The dress was stunning.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If there's a house for someone that loves vintage, McQueen is it. I would love to see you make this in a fabric you loved, that had a better drape, so you would be happier with the results. I think if the hem hit just above the knee it would look better on you. With the asymmetrical hem, I think it just shortens your proportions. Also in wool, with a McQueen shoulder, it could slip right in to your Blade Runner look book.

@idasvenning3892

3 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, Bianca has discussed (on several occasions?) that she's not very comfortable with shorter skirts so like,,

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the vintage influences in McQueen are literally what got me interested in high fashion in the first place 🤩 I wish I knew how to do the finely tailored shoulders but I've got no training in that area sadly!

Really love your eyeshadow in this video, the colours look so cool together! And I'm for ever in awe of your pattern skills, I really want to make my own basic blocks now to make things this easy

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gwen! Basic blocks make magic easy indeed!

I love the "you do what feels right for you, this is what feels right for me" instructions you have.

Omg congrats to your Dad! So happy to hear your parents are getting vaccinated. Both of mine got their 1st shots and I have my appointment set for May. Its been such a relief to know things are moving forward. Can't wait til you get to thrift again!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm going to have a thrifting day out to top all thrifting day's out when I'm safe to do so ✨🤩✨

In this Panasonic, this panorama, this here pashmina..lol. I'm loving what people have come up with as alternative..

I just have to comment on how much I love your eye makeup/green streak! It's a gorgeous look on you!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth!

Oh that is a clever lining trick. And the dress came out beautifully, especially for a trial. Love it!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon!

Your fitted sleeve head! Coming up with sleeve block is my current quest! ‘You task me.’

Hearing you exhort the benefits of bias hemming makes me feel so valid! I just did that for the first time and I'm never going back.

Oh, McQueen ist my alltime favorite designer, such a genius! I'm still sad, that he's no longer with us. But this dress has the spirit and I think you did a great job with putting the two skirt parts together. It's not easy to make that work. I even like your back seem better, because the original seem looked like it flares out too much. Beautiful dress! And some Rachel-vibes again, hehe

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katharina!

"Do, what ever you have to do, to win" yeees! 💞 💪👍

You put the queen in Alexander McQueen 🤩

I am so excited for the modern design piece. Love the dress too. Keep doing you!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charla!

I love it! This was such a fun experiment to watch. I'm super happy to see the problem solving parts. This turned out lovely and looks very sharp. (Sorry it's linty, lol.) I'm on board for any dupes you want to try, modern or vintage. (1 vote for the Vivienne Westwood, heart lapel blazer, lol. I'm super curious about adjusting pattern blocks for collars and lapels in general.) Also, I adore the eyeshadow!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reina! We can certainly get to lapels sometime!

This is AMAZING! I just can't get enough of it. I love the burnt orange color of this. WOW!

@TheClosetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle!

How did you know I've been obsessing over skirts with an asymmetric drape? 😍 Yours is absolutely GORGEOUS! Tbh I like yours better than the original 💖

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am already having ideas about how to make another version...

Love the design of that dress! Gorgeous.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Don't you love that you are trained in the ability to draft your own patterns and designs. I never realized what doors that would open for me. I majored in International Relations at UC Davis. I needed more units to finish the quarter units and UC Davis has the only UC in Calif that offers a degree in Fashion Design. Since I had been sewing since I was very very young, I asked if I could fill those units in the Fashion Design Department. Was told if I could get permission from the professor I could take as many units as I wanted! Yeah, for me it was easy "A"'s but did learn much I had not learned in my sewing journey. I had never draped or knew how to use a dress form to "design". One of the best experiences I had in college. I did get all A's but not quite as easy as I had thought. A very nice diversion to my college experience. I do enjoy watching your channel and relate. I like the art deco periodm Edwardian too. Thanks for your channel, you put so much time into your filming.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Renee!

I love it so much! I require one in Blackwatch plaid, now. (But then I do have an unhealthy love of Blackwatch.) And I feel your pain - I have a mostly black wardrobe and a gray cat. Of course for the non-black in my closet our black cat is always on the job, too.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth! Black watch tartan is indeed always a good choice 🖤💚

Yes make it again with the luxury fabric Please .this dress is so fabulous ❤

Really looking forward to watching this

Would love to see you making another version of this dress! It looks so interesting!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katherine!

Awesome work! I loved that whole collection and look forward to seeing your next iteration of this dress.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurel!

Great work as always. You are a great teacher and your commentary is always perfect!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly!

I am so happy to hear that your father is getting his shots and your mother fairly soon after. I get my first shot in a couple of days. My sons are greatly relieved to hear that. Very soon I hope that you can get your shots. When looking at the picture of the model I thought the dress was interesting but not very flattering on her. Having seen the dress on YOU I understand that the dress really needs a woman with curves wearing it. You look absolutely gorgeous stunning amazing in it. I'm very fond of the BLUE Pattern Cutting Table of Doom. It has character! And I think cat hair is forever! Blessings on you and your family and friends and cats.🐱☘❄☘❄

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary! I'm sure your sons are going to be super relieved! I will feel so much better when I know my family are safer ❤

I love that a lot of your channel is about dart manipulation. It's been helping me a lot :)

@TheClosetHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thais!

This was so enjoyable! What a stunning dress you made, I love these start to finish pattern to garment videos!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivienne!

I'd love to see any changes you decide to make. In one of your previous videos you mentioned the angle of a sleeve cap and it's made all the difference on some of my clothes. Love your vids and tips 🖤

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth!

@vickifrazier6333

3 жыл бұрын

Which video did she talk about the angle of the cap? I need to watch that one again.

😍Looking stunning in it Bianca.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Campaign message nr 3: Always clip your curves! :D

Honestly I understand darts thanks to this channel, so never doubt the dart content ;)

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Good to keep in mind! ❤

Wow! Gorgeous!🖤

Gorgeous! Love it in black. Yes, make again in a fabric you love!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Renee!

I think it looks fabulous. Thank you

How about a nap AND a vacation. Or, a vacation where you have a lot of naps? Either way, naps all round 💕

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds dreamy 🤩

This is fantastic! I love that you were working through the puzzle of how the designer version was made and trouble shooting along the way.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex!

Love love LOVE this and the darkness-but-make-it-Fashion aesthetic!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Almost perfect and plenty stunning! Gorgeous, as usual!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrea!

So excited to see this!

This style looks amazing on you! 🖤💚🖤Definitely serving up Blade Runner/Morticia Adams retro gothic vibes ✨

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's goals for sure 💚🖤💚

Thank you for explaining the sleeve fitting. You do explain things in a way that is easy for me to wrap my brain around. Also, you look fantastical!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shea!

I have just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching your videos. I love this dress and on you it's just spectacular. I also love the way you teach and show us the little 'fixes' if something doesn't turn out just the way you initially thought. Wonderful video, thank you! Hugs from Ireland.

@TheClosetHistorian

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Vivian!

Le gasp!!! That eyeshadow is epic. Lovely dress

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel!

Great job!! Thanks sooo much for sharing, always learn so much from you!!❤️❤️❤️

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deidra!

You're the youtuber I'm learning the most from sewing-wise, thank you! Your tutorials are priceless and you explain things so clearly that it makes me confident that I can do things properly!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Serena!

The asymmetrical skirt is so fun! It seems like it would be hard to balance with other pieces, but it would be worth it. Sophisticated? Swooshy?! Who is she?!? It’s definitely cool.

@ColorJoyLynnH

3 жыл бұрын

I usually don’t like high-low hemlines but this asymmetrical one really hits me right.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Avery!

It looks great as far as I can see... Thanks for another really interesting video 🙏

@TheClosetHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mara!

I never understood darts until watching you explain it so many times. I find your pattern drafting so interesting. Love the end look.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Monti!

I just found you, after running out screaming from yet another knitting video where they fool around so darned much! It was nearly 40 years ago I went to design school. A good half the people Asian with cute little bustlines and me 32D. I ended up doing a lot of alterations and dressmaking. I'd seen my mother struggle to sew ruffled sheer curtains, my Easter dresses, even a tailored red wool coat for me! On a Singer Featherweight! These days I am sewing toward a new life in a new location, hopefully with no mask! It looks like Gibson Girl sleeves, long skirts and a new hippie look are coming. A neighbor let me have the most exquisite antique petticoat bottoms. I will sew them to very pale quilt prints and make drawstring waists so other women who come after me can enjoy them. And I will be using stash . . . thanks for all the inspiration!

i am absolutely obsessed with your version you look amazing !! ❣️

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vin!

You look stunning in this dress, Bianca. Gotta be able to experience when you feel like it. I agree that the fabric of your dress makes it look more 'expensive' than the McQueen dress. They could have had a silky wool mixture that costs a bizillion dollars a yard. Thank you for sharing with us. Stay safe. Sending best wishes from Down Under 💚🌺🇦🇺😎

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rhonda! 💚

Awesome 👏! One thing I am happy about is that I used “handkerchief hem” correctly. I’ve said it before your way of explaining designing is so helpful. I was able to copy my favorite dress but make it better using some of your pointers.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grace!

Recently, I started helping a friend learn to sew and I didn't think of it at the time, but I just realized while watching this how much I was showing her came from your videos. Darts and zippers especially. Thank you for the great instructions and all you've taught me.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Geri! Good work spreading the sewing goodness!

I know I have said this before, but you are amazingly talented. Watching you has improved my skills so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claudia!

Brilliant solution to the problem of the skirt. I love seeing your process

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It is a battle to fit in a sleeve - Understatement! Love this idea and you set out the process so clearly that it makes the whole thing far more attainable for us lesser-trained to contemplate giving it a go sometime. Thanks again for a brilliant video and inviting us to share the hassles of lint and sleeves and journey to a very fitting end. Even though you are weary, I appreciate the quality product you consistently produce.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kaytie! ❤ I've recently taken a break to work on writing and now I am RENEWED ✨

Beautiful as usual, just like you! Hope your 2021 is going well.

Absolutely beautiful! !

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandy!

Beautiful dress well done.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lettitia!

This looks absolutely elegant! !! It looks fabulous on you!!! I know when you're the creator you know all the flaws and such. But the finished look and the way you present it is gorgeous! !!! Oh so elegant. Still looked like a vintage 40's dress too!!!!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! I think this design could look very vintage with more retro hair and accessories for sure, gotta love versatility!

Love this dress. Thanks for sharing. You’ve outdone yourself but that’s no surprise. You always do. Please stay well.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary!

Fun option for this type of dress is using two types of coordinating materials, lighter for A-line side with added pencil linning and little bit heavier on pencil side and upper part of this dress.

"It's a battle, setting in a sleeve." You are so right!

While not something I would wear its nice to the see the process. Thank you!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

wow.. just wow this looks amazing

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you TracyLynn!

Great job ! I was worried how the slim side would hang , but you figured it out !

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Blaise!

I love watching you manipulate darts, I have never made or manipulated patterns myself so it looks like magic to me!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lindsay!

The dress is stunning on you!! You did a phenomenal job on interpreting the Alexander McQueen dress!

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

Thank you for sharing. I love your make up too

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Artemisa!

Oh it’s beautiful on you , it would be really interesting to see it in a different fabric , I’d love to see more remakes from you too ❤️❤️❤️

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you AliLou!

Excellent ,you look great in the dress and your video was really easy to follow .Thanks for such good instruction

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Collene!

Love this tutorial. That dress looks great on you. Wow

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janice!

I love this, thanks for taking us along.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved this! I'm brand brand new to sewing and appreciate seeing things that don't quite go how you imagined - and how you walk through amending them for next time

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steph!

I love the dress today and your make-up is fantastic. The dual tone eyeshadow looks amazing on you. Thanks for an amazing video. Xxx

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather!

Beautiful!

Loved the dress.I learn so much from your chanel,I don't think you appreciate how talented you are.

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maureen!

Absolutely gorgeous! I would love to see this finished like a couture garment. For research and educational purposes, of course. A video describing what makes a garment couture would suffice 🙃💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@TheClosetHistorian

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo!