Hello! Welcome to my main channel, making videos on sewing, patterning, costuming, and historybounding. Currently posting new videos every possible Saturday morning :)
If I have a mission statement, it is accessibility. I'm not a professional, but I like to experiment, and I'll happily report my findings. I hope that every new thing I discover about patterning, fit, and construction help break down whatever barriers and intimidations are stopping you from sewing.
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While it's not a particularly angular feature, a wide strap with a small flutter sleeve at the cap may be an option to 'save' a low summer neckline because it will give the extra width from a puff or cap without any restriction or discomfort in warm weather. It is also worthwhile to go through your existing pieces like the one too long tartan dress and try some rehemming or other modification tweaks to test the theories by making them fit the design goals you are trying to achieve. It can get you a faster path to your end goal than starting over completely from scratch. A lot of the pieces you have are very close to what you need them to be.
What a great story! So fascinating!
Did you set your machine to "stretch" mode? Your seam looks like it is just a straight stitch, though I might have missed something. but I wonder if a stretch stitch would work better... never done a full knit garment before, but for crafts with scraps it seemed to help for me.
Ok 3 years late to commenting this but I just discovered this video and tried this out, it worked so well! Thanks for sharing the knowledge ☺️
On the note of facial features relating to personality, there's actually truth to that, funnily enough! It's a psychological thing. Certain shapes evoke specific associations in the human brain (see the experiment with people matching made up words to different shapes). And we're very tuned in to people's faces. So the shapes of a person's face will make us view them in a particular way, completely subconsciously. And then when people's personality matches the expectations given by their faces, we respond more positively and comfortably with them, because it seems more harmonious and honest. This "trains" people to act in the way that gets them the most affirming reactions, all the way from childhood. And additionally, our idea of what we look like will also affect our self view. Pretty interesting stuff! Of course, personality is more complicated than that, but it's definitely a major factor
I'm so glad i found this video! I've been realizing my ideal style doesn't fit with most of what's in stores, and I want to learn to sew, so I can have a fusion between modern avant garde and historical techniques and cuts. Which means I'm going to need the fusion undergarments to go with it, so that's where I'm starting. And even though this here isn't really what I'll be doing, it will be a useful reference for when/if I want to try out knits in my weird, overly-ambitious project 😅
Thanks so much for the inspiration! I think about how my life has changed... We moved to the country and I'm tending muddy ducks and a garden. I'm working professionally only occasionally and mostly online. We now spend time with Mennonite neighbors. The ladies sew all their dresses. It now feels wrong to buy store-bought, like buying takeout instead of cooking a meal. I'm just a beginner and especially motivated because I've lost 40 pounds and still losing. I truly need clothing and I'm unwilling to buy it. Has anyone heard about the higher vibration of wool and linen?
6:45 wow. When you've mentioned a "modern expert", my first thought was immediately "Jenna Coleman" - but I wouldn't have though you'd actually go there! I have a very similar body type, dark hair, and a round face. Seeing her and her wardrobe on screen quite literally changed my life. I was never interested in giving any thought about clothes I wear, partly because of a snoobish teenage attitude, as I considered it vain - and partly because nothing that was popular and sold in stores even remotely resonated with me, or ever looked good on me, so every time I needed to buy clothes it was quite a mix of disgust, overwhelm at the amount of stuff I don't like, and feeling very down. Seeing Clara was the first time I went "This! I like all of this! It actually feels "me"!" In the end, I also build my wardrobe with a very mathematical approach. It went into a slightly different direction, as I prefer long skirts and a slightly more vintage, lacy looks - but Clara's influences were a very solid foundation, and the single most important step to actually feeling confident in my appearance.
I’ve now been sewing circle skirts for two years and finally am attempting to branch from full circle to the other sizes, and I have screenshots from October 2022 of this video I always fall back on. Thank you ❤
So lovely!!! In theatre we always leave 1" seam allowances in center back and side seams. Mostly so if later they need to be repurosed. This is also after we've made mock ups to fit perfectly! Then it's usually 1/2" seam allowances on other seams (depending on the shop). As far as draping or flat patterning I was trying to look up "wearing ease" in my patterning books but basically depending on what it is we always were told to leave a certain amount and not skin tight. For example if your waist is 26" you usually pattern for 27" unless it really bulky. For draping we had to drape with adding in the ease. If we were pulling a sloper pattern off the dress form for a basic flat patterning block then it's skin tight because the ease all depends on what you'll be flat patterning from the form (or if you are making a sloper for yourself and have made a sloper mock up). But yes, gurl! Add in that wearing ease and layer ease! 😉 There's other things I've learned from commerical patterns and patterning like the back shoulder seam is a weee bit wider and eases into the front seam. It's that little extra give when moving your arms. Patterning and how the body moves and the little secrets built into them are so fascinating!
I love this video so much. I can’t remember when I first watched it. Loved rewatching it. It’s inspiring.
can someone tell me why the measurements get bigger as we go down to smaller skirts? And how would you draw those in drafting? I mean, how is 200 inch circumference drafted on paper??
Hmm...I think what you are missing is the principles of insulation. Insulation works by trapping air between layers, so the more layers, the more air it traps...which is why housing insulation works so well, tons if tiny layers to trap air. If you use that idea in dressing, bloomers and a slip and a skirt are better than just bloomers and a skirt. 2 slips on cold days plus bloomers are even better. I love long floor length skirts in winter, but I am not wearing them for farm chores, as I get too hot. If I am going to town..they are the best, it is like wearing your bed with you...2 slips and a skirt over, I never get cold. In summer, skirts are so much cooler! Bonus with skirts, if you gain weight, pull the waist up, lose weight, waist down.
I just happened to come across your channel. I had to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I am primarily a quilter but have an interest in period clothing and it's technical construction. I haven't made clothing much in the last few years since I focus on quilting. I've never made stays, but they are on my to-do list. Thanks again for this great tutorial.
Don't be to hard on yourself. It looks very beautiful
Thank you for sharing your skills. Very clear and accurate. Specially as there are so many people that claims to know about sewing and just do such a bad job. Very grateful for your time and effort in putting this together.
Yup, that's a guinea fowl. I've raised them before, and that she looks exactly like my old birds. They are rediculously loud and obnoxious, particularly at 3 in the morning. They can make good alarm bird though. They also love to fly, and perch on TOP of the coop.
💜💜💜 love your story!! The dress is a chef’s kiss as is!! I found a pattern for the dress but I’m so glad I came across your channel!! And Congratulations!!
Can we have the long term results of these ones now?? Thanks!!
Just looking in, to see if maybe I've missed an upload or something. Miss your videos. But more importantly, I hope you're alright!
Ummm so how would a regular pattern be printed? Would an embroidery machine be able to do it at low cost?
Did you make the dress that you're wearing in the intro? It so perfectly fits the 'gamine' dress designs you compiled and created for your 'analyzing my body type' video! I haven't watched more than just clips of Doctor who, but that outfit with hair and all looks like something Clara would wear. I love the neckline, it's almost sweetheart but with more straight geometric lines, those shorter sleeves you mentioned on Clara's altered collar dress, and perfect princess seams! It looks so ready to be worn with little short biker boots and a structured leather jacket.
I keep coming back to this video when I need to feel more hope and humanity
I actually really like the lighting of your modern machine - it might not look good in person (idk), but in the video its such a warm light and feels super cozy - like candlelight almost!
The beginning of each of the maths is confusing the hell out me. 😢 why am I getting a radius??? How/why did the 28inchs end up as a 58 inchs waist??
I NEED TO STOP WEARING PLATIC BRAS in general and especially while working out! Please help me, I’m a 28 K and have a minimal amount of sewing experience and I want to learn more! Can I buy a pattern from you with my measurements or something like that?
That is an adorable cat! AND she fetches! Do you realize how unique that is? Please enjoy her. She deserves your love. Great skirt, by the way.
Does anyone know where i can find details of Harriet's costumes?
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I’ve been sewing as a hobby for 50 years: upholstery, bedding, quilting, garment construction. .. This video? Brilliant and concise. I love watching bright things and meticulously constructed things… might be owed to a degree in Accounting/BCIS/Math, but I think it’s you. 😀. Thank You. 👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
I REALLY APPRECIATE being shown, thankyou.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful love story! The hope your story can give to others is wonderful. The wedding and the way your loved ones came together to help us just incredible. Your wedding dress was gorgeous ❤️ I already loved your videos and style, but finding out that you have a love for homesteading/self reliance just made me love your channel even more. I want to live a life of beautiful practically.
I particularly apprecieate seeing the piece of fabric at the end with all the pattern pieces on it. Helps me a lot.
Coming from your world building channel and it's good to hear your voice again even if it's not something I usually watch
This has become one of my comfort videos (: The vibes are just immaculate
I love this - it seems to be just what I'm looking for. @MariahPattie Does the bust rail work a bit like the underwiring in a modern bra (ie to prevent sagging)?
I love your honesty, your systematic and logical way to address problem solving.
Hi. I am 50 and want to create my own wardrobe. I love regal, 18th century, but also chiffon type flair skirts. I also like to crochet tops and add lace to clothing. I have never sewn, except in school and I honestly don't know where and how and what. Any advice?
i don't like this push to "maximalize" everything. this is not my job. i do not need to set goals to make sure i achieve them. i do not need to reach maximum skill or results. it's enough to just enjoy doing a thing, for whatever reason. i have enough stress and pressure at work.
Beautiful work! I enjoyed watching. These stays are gorgeous ! ❤
i tried so hard to find my kibbe type (i’m kinda tall but not at all lean, kinda curvy, more pear shaped) but the issue is that SO many (aka all i could find) use exclusively celeb photos. this means that the majority are super skinny and the only chunkier (using neutrally) or curvier examples are gamine/romantic so they’re the ones i look most like bc i’m not that skinny. does anyone have a good recommendation for a test that uses more average/heavier body types as examples bc i cannot tell if i’m actually more gamine/romantic or just chubbier than hollywood lmao
I totally just hit subscribe lol 3:21 i love the way you give visuals and charts lol
3:21 i love how you give visuals and charts lol
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Wow. Best video ever. Thank you! I can't wait to implement these techniques.
Tip for stopping your blouses from popping out, is to add a gusset in the armscye or when cutting out raise the armscye so it fits more snugly. If it's a fitted sleeve, then you also add extra to the seam allowance where it joins the body and grade into the sleeve cap. There's a great video on it that I can link if anybody would like. Also another tip is to make sure there's enough room across the bustling.
Firstly, I love your sewing content. But the chicken updates are the real gold! I can confirm, that is a guinea fowl. They're really cool birds and have so much personality. I've been trying to convince my husband to get a few, but sadly not yet successful. I wish you all the best with your newest fowl.
What design software are you using? I need one like that.
Just as a fabric note, I have an antique chemise from 1850 and they used a medium weight linen. It has pleats at the bust and back.