Making my 1950s Autumnal Wardrobe 🍎
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- čas přidán 3. 10. 2021
- In this video I construct my 1950s autumnal wardrobe and dive into the history surrounding 1950s autumnal clothing and the specific pieces I am making. Autumn is the arguably the best season, not too hot, not too cold (at least where I live). It is the perfect time of year to showcase our historical garments in all their glory. I hope you feel inspired to create your favorite time period's wardrobe.
Correction: early 1950s patterns in size 14 were commonly a 32 inch bust, it wasn’t just jr miss patterns. Historical pattern sizing can be a tad confusing especially when each company was doing their own thing.
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Born in 1955. Wore a red poodle skirt, took sewing and cooking on Home-Ec. Longed for a store-bought dress because Mom made all our dresses, 3 of us girls. Now I totally agree with you about uninspired fashion. A fabric store is heaven to me.
Born in 1950, I enjoyed a poodle skirt too!
PREACH about the problems with fast fashion! I have never heard anyone say its predatory on our insecurities but that makes so much sense! Making my own clothes with the right foundation garments has done more for my self-confidence and body image than any diet, fashion trend or anything else engineered to sell you what you think you are missing! Thanks for this!
I actually gasped, out loud, when you opened the second thread drawer. It's so pretty 😭😭😭
Aw thanks Livia, all from eBay!
I agree! I've never seen a thread drawer and I think it's a smashing idea, especially how color coordinated you made them both.
Me too!
I didn’t know that I should have a thread collection lol
I’ve also learnt on CZcams that you can own more than 2 bottles of perfume 😊
Me, too.
You have gorgeous hair. I wish I had hair like that again. I have cancer and it's falling out because of cancer treatments. I love your video because you are willing to show things that intimidated you, and how you overcame that intimidation by just sewing it anyway. Show your dog in every video he/she is lovely and our pets are usually our family which is so important. Keep making sewing videos, I enjoy watching them.
Wow I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis Isabella. I hope treatment is going well. Thank you for the kind words, I am going to keep at it! Wishing you all the best.
May your hair come back better than ever once you are done with chemo. Blessings on your healing journey!
How are you now? I hope you are better! ❤️
At 6:28 it reminded me of when I found and asked my mom about her high school yearbook. She had the same reaction "Hairstyle? Ahhh... I never did that with my hair..." then I showed her a picture of hers with her friends, with large frizzy hair in various colours, her bright-coloured outfit from the 80s. She blushed so much! It Then became surprised. She had completely forgotten about that time.
So far all I have made is a set of decorative pillows and a blouse from a gorgeous fabric I found at the thrift store. So with that in mind. I am still a beginner. I loved this video and learned so much! Your outfits came out so pretty! Thank you!
What a lovely group of garments. It would be nice to see the skirts, especially, with the period undergarments, which would support the flare, rather than letting them simply hang. Also, if you have long hair and are looking for vintage hairstyles - consider all the braided styles that were popular. The women in my family often wore a "crown" of braids either crossed over the top of the head, or circled around the top; both styles fastened with hairpins. There's also the classic French Braid into a knot at the back of the head. Not every woman cut their hair in the 50's, and longer hairstyles are also appropriate.
Your thread drawers are my ultimate goal.
Thanks Denise 🥰
Boucle is super bulky in seams, and it frays easily as well as stretches out. To hem a garment without bulk, a lace hem tape or lightweight silk bias can be stitched to the end of the hem, then turn up the hem once, tacking the silk (folded) bias or lace hem tape to the inside of the garment instead of turning the boucle twice. Fully lining boucle in the old style (stitching a very thin silk lining into the seams of the outer garment) also helps with stretching and fraying issues.
Just an FYI after sewing since 1958, and having lessons in 4-H and Home Ec as well as watching my mother use her tailoring classes from Penn State's County Extension Program. When using loosely woven fabrics in creating self-fabric buttons, you should use your lining fabric under the boucle to keep the silver sheen from the buttons from showing through. If you're using contrast lining in your garment, but don't want the contrast lining under the fabric for the buttons, find a scrap of matching or neutral fabric lining in your stash to use instead. My mother taught us not to waste anything, so scraps from our clothing were saved for crafts and doll clothes. Smaller scraps were saved for Barbie clothes and bits used to teach us how to sew seams, make hand-sewn button holes, and, yes, cover buttons. Also: my mother reinforced the hems of gowns I wore in HS Choir concerts with horsehair braid. Under-lining and lining will do the trick, too, but I needed so many gowns for various concerts inmy high school years that horsehair braid (now polyester, of course) helped the gown to hang properly without the added expense of under-lining and lining.
I love this. My favorite era for dresses is a summer 50s silhouette with cotton.
Me too! Super airy and beautiful
Same!!
Here's a tip I've learnt in between when I first watched this video when it came out and now.
When working with Boucle, the couture method of stabilising it is to flatline it to silk organza. Chanel basically quilts them together.
You tack them first and then mark you pattern on the silk and then cut out.
I love how you are sharing so much history as you sew.
Thank you, that’s my favorite part of the video process ☺️
Bravo! I don't sew and admire those who do and enjoy watching people who can create their own clothing! And I noticed right off that your hair is contemporary and liked the contrast of vintage with contemporary. I've been dressing in vintage for 4 decades now and I love so many eras 30s - 70s so I've evolved to just create my own style rather than follow one decade. And thanks for calling out fast fashion. Important info to get out there so people can make informed choices.
Thank for the reassurance Mimi 😊
I never knew you could iron patterns - this is life changing!
Just do it on a low setting and don’t use steam.
I agree with Cynthia. They taught that in home ec. They said it would shrink the pattern.
I iron and interface especially the older ones
Is so perfect. You can try to make a belt with the same fabric to make the waist more define for the suit. I have a similar jacket and the belt makes the waist so gorgeous. Just a suggestion:)
The jacket/skirt ensemble is very elegant.
Thank you!
My first sewn garment was using a double knit fabric, and it was surprisingly okay. Having a walking foot helps a lot. My current sewing goal is making some garments that are friendly for my chronic pain and work with my current wardrobe. So for me that means jumpers and overalls/rompers that don't put a lot of pressure on my hips but I can easily throw on over a t-shirt.
I need a walking foot! I think that would really help when working with knits.
I LOVE all of the historical facts and information while you sew! I’ve gotten into sewing recently (mostly how to alter pieces from thrift stores) but I have yet to make something of my own. You are a big inspiration !
Thank you so much Carolina! Yea I thought incorporating historical facts while historical sewing would set me apart as a CZcamsr. Thrift flips are so fun, they’re a great beginner project because the bones of the garment are already there for you!
This was so fun. Even my non sewing hubby enjoyed it. I can’t believe you did all this on such an old machine.
I had so much fun watching your video!
I love the green dress outfit you made because it looks exactly like my grandmothers from my photo I saw years ago.
You are so talented and I am so impressed by your knowledge.
I especially enjoyed how you were able to summarize important aspects of clothing use and abuse.
If I were you I would always put a little notice on your video that allows people that might have unused fabric pieces from older eras the ability to mail it to you rather than throw it out.
Many people today do not value or appreciate vintage fabric or patterns.
I don’t sew but I thoroughly enjoy the knowledge and history and beauty and feel of fabric and clothing.
I personally love Fabric and I grew up visiting my aunt and uncle in Los Angeles and they owned fabric stores.
Fabric is very fascinating and beautiful as well as style and the way you spoke of the use and abuse of Fabric and educate through your video is incredible!
I also like how you summarize your video so well.
Amazing!
Over all enjoyed the video. Thank you for encouraging sewing classes back in the school system, although the exuberant lecture on the negative aspects of current fashion was um, nearly overwhelming and end anxiety inducing, although I wholly agree with you. Wholly! I’m jealous of your machine, and I am secretly hoping my husband finds one in our antiquing adventures.
Now to hair styles. A simple plait will work for the casual. Working our way to elegant…
1. Pony tail
2. Single plait
3. High bun
4. The Gibson
5. Double Gibson
6. Chignon.
I’ve begun following you and can’t wait to watch more videos!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I know, the subject of fast fashion is seriously depressing. In our modern state it’s really difficult to not partake in it. I try my best but I still purchase some sweaters and tees from asos. Morse machines were really popular in the 1950s so finding on antiquing shouldn’t be that difficult. I purchased mine off eBay, I think it was around $150.
About hair styles, I like the way my hair looks down but mid-century hairstyles do take a while so I think I’m going to start wearing a wig lol easy peasy
I love all your vintage ideas and belongings. Opening your vid with scented candles though was funny.
I love, love everything you did here. I was as enthusiastic but not as skilled as you are now when I was much younger. I so enjoyed your love of those classic styles of the 1950s. I can’t believe you have all those old patterns and catalogs, what fun!
I used to have that SAME sewing machine and I loved it!
The green suite was beautiful. Such talent.
Thank you ❤️
This is a wonderful video (and a wonderful channel, thank you for putting your work out there - well done).
I got into sewing Just before lockdown. I was tired of going through the Value Village racks and finding only clothing that kind of mostly fit me. For me, sewing is reclaiming a knowledge that fell out of the family over the 20th century. My Maternal Great Granny could draft a coat from the 30's & 40's off of an illustration in the evening post. Using that same newsprint as paper for the pattern she free-hand drew while working as a floor troll. She was the Edwardian of the family, so I guess modern pattern drafting was easy, by comparison.
Me and Mister Husband are Fall babies. We both love this season. This video was posted on our 24th anniversary.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
Hi Cathy, wow your grandmother sounds like an absolute expert. Those are the kind of skills I would love to reach someday. I couldn’t agree more that sewing is about reclaiming our skills. It is comments like these that really keep me going. I whole heartedly appreciate the kind words and affirmation 💜🥰
@@CarolineElizabethMartin Thanks. It's nice to see affirmations being put out there into the interwebs. And thank you for the inclusivity. It means allot to allot of people.
@@CarolineElizabethMartin And Great-Granny wasn't kidding around with her skills. If I'm understanding the term correctly, what she was doing was called "eye or rock'. I want that...
THIS BROUGHT BACK WONDERFUL TIMES WHEN I USE TO SEW I HAD DRAWERS FULL OF PATTERNS THANK YOU SO GLAD I FOUND THIS AND WOW LOVELY NAILS
Thank you 🙏🏻 I am so glad I could unlock that memory for you! That just made my day
The green skirt suit is gorgeous and suits you perfectly. Just found your channel today. First video. I like your style and marvelled at your cotton thread collection!!! Super impressive
Thank you! Welcome 🙏🏻
proud of how thoughtful and committed you are to your vision....inspiring!
I real enjoyed hearing all the History about sewing.And watching you sew vintage patterns. I wish I could sew even a bit of your expertise in sewing.Thank You for sharing this video.
The patterns!!!😍😍😍😍😍Omg!!!your thread draw is amazing!!😍✂✂✂✂
Thanks! Really appreciate the kind words 😊
Love it all ❤❤ the draw full of threads 😍😍😍
That Moose sewing machine is a beauty! 😍
The green suit is beautiful. Beautiful fabric.
You presented so many new pieces of clothing in a single video, short and to the point! I wish channels like yours would get more views than those viral CZcamsrs that throw in "kinda funny" jokes while they are making something.
Thank you Mary, I really appreciate the feedback 😊
I subscribed because of the dress patterns! I love your thread drawers! I love the 1930's - 50's.
So i'm seeing this a year late, but maybe just in time for this year's fall makes? I LOVE making jackets/sweaters/sweater jackets of upcycled wool sweaters. I thrift a batch of similar weight and colour or theme, then deliberately wash them on the HOTTEST setting my washing machine will go, and throw some old towels in with them. All of that bundle goes into the dryer on hot as well, which results in a knit that is FELTED. It's as shrunk as it will get, it will survive washing and drying, and the resulting fabric is quite dense and very warm. It also will NOT unravel and it super easy to work with, and you can achieve more elaborate/complicated piecing and it. Bonus tip: if you want to make the garment water-RESISTENT, you can soak it in lanolin (inexpensive drugstore purchase) which causes anything but torrential rain to bead off.
Autumn is my favorite season! 🍁🍂
I have been craving this EXACT type of green skirt suit! So beautiful 😍
Thank you Aeia! 😊 the pattern is to die for! I never knew how much I would love my green skirt suit, I want to make many many more lol
Love that plaid!
New subscriber here. I enjoyed the whole show! Jealius of your pattern & catalog stashes. The fabrics you chose were just beautiful! Wonderful time watching, thanks!
A high ponytail, french braid down or up, side swept bun low bun or chingon are all classic and modern. Add a pin or scarf as well 😊
I love that suit patter. I have a similar one for making a version of Grace Kelly’s civil wedding suit. Spring is my favorite season. I’m blessed to have just moved back to the South and I’m constantly looking for lighter weight fabric. We have a warm front tonight and it’s going to be 70 tomorrow, lol.
Ahh you’re so lucky, I want to move down south- better weather, lower property taxes
Love your makes especially that SUIT! GORGEOUS 😍
This was lovely! You did a fantastic job on the suit! And here I was ready to let you know about the sizing of the early 50’s versus later 50’s pattern, when I saw in your description you already mention it! 😊 My sewing pattern nerd heart is so full when I see other channels making from original vintage patterns!!
Excellent work on your autumn makes!
Thanks Steph! Yea it’s funny that I just did an entire video on the history of the sewing pattern and over looked that lol 😆 I watched one of your videos recently where you mentioned that people have told you they threw their vintage patterns in the garbage. That def hurt to hear 🥲
@@CarolineElizabethMartin yeah. It really hurts when folks tell me that too. And I actually did a full on deep dive into sewing pattern sizing and the changes over the years. I learned a whole bunch (beyond the just wrote knowledge from selling patterns for over 10 years 🤣🤣🤣)
@@StephanieCanada wow amazing can’t wait to check it out!
I'm delighted to see that you're using Vintage Pillowcases. That is the best idea ever. Can't wait to try that later, after I decrease my overstock of purchased fabrics. Thank you very much for sharing Your Pretty Dress Idea! I love this idea so much; I will definitely add this to my favorite sewing ideas list.
Your Ombre thread drawers blew me away. Now everytime I look at my 2 clear plastic thread organizer I will remember yours with envy. Well done!
Trying to get back in the spirit of sewing. This video was inspiring, thank you ❤️
Only just found your channel. I love this video. Your sewing machine is gorgeous :)
We put a damp cloth over woollen cloth when we ironed it in my convent - school sewing class circa 1950-60.
Correct, this eliminates a 'shine' which can happen when , what I call, 'bare ironing'.
Leave your hair to dry well in the towel while you get some things done at the end of your day. Pick/comb it out and use some mousse or light weight gel and pull it through your hair/straighten it as much as you can with your fingers and from your skull make 3 to 6 smooth braids. you can do pincurls at the very bottom. I do pincurls, but with a dental rubberband rather than bobbie pins. I do this all the time to change the texture in my hair. Im in the west so it drys overnight.
ok, please don’t take this in a creepy way… you speak SO BEAUTIFULLY. seriously. i could listen to you talk all day. also, i love your channel. i stumbled upon this because i’m interested in sewing my own clothes. thank you!
Wow, thank you! that’s so nice to hear because I was a little self conscious about my voice.
@@CarolineElizabethMartin wow really? please don’t be. you have lovely diction and tone!
Beautiful skirts and suits. The orange is my favorite 🤩
I love the orange one too, it’s definitely my favorite to wear.
Love the skirts and suit. You make me want to learn to sew.
Thank you! It’s such a lovely hobby
Late to the party as this was a year ago but I need to add that in my day hems would not be machine sewn. We would do a wide “invisible stitch” because it gave extra fabric in case you needed to take a hem up or down. Plus, a machine sewn hem- cut on the bias, risks pulling the fabric down and sagging.
For future reference. My mum made much of her wardrobe and mine- and while I was a child in the fifties and my fashion sense was sixties, when I designed my own clothing, mum sewed them and I got to hem. Hemming wasn’t a fun job by hand but absolutely worth it for how those skirts hung.
Thank you so much for the information. I’m not super confident with my hand stitching lol so I trust the machine more but I will definitely try moving forward. Worst that can happen is I seam rip and do it again right lol
Love your pattern weights!
Love the suit so much, the colour is perfect ❤
Gorgeous clothing! You did an amazing job!
Publix Supermarkets also carry Cinnamon brooms seasonally 🧡 I'm a full time witch and I keep one by my front door 😊
They look so cozy❤
Your outfits are simply beautiful! I hope you're creating a memory book with photos of you wearing your self-made beautiful garments.
Love the green suit! Listening to you while I cleaned was very cathartic. 😆
Thank you! I also love listening to sewing videos while cleaning 🧹😊
cathartic related to catharsis?! lately ? you kno cause things change sometimes quick like herd and hurd
The dress modernises the outfits and makes you look so unique and pretty. I’m def subs to your channel and be inspired 💜
Thank you 💕
ageed🖤🦍
I love making and watching others make, seasonal additions to wardrobes. Beautiful content!
Thank you Nimue💗
to get a good thread match to a fabric ~ do not necessarily go by color ~ go by tone ~ the easiest way to do this is to place your thread choices against the fabric & half shut your eyes ~ the thread that disappears is the best choice ~ i do this by laying single threads on top of the fabric ( not the spool )
Most sweaters were hand knitted back in the 50s. Quite fine yarn. Lovely patterns.
So great to know! Thank you
Fantastic Wardrobe! I agree wholeheartedly re your fashion likes and dislikes totally! I've slowly built up my vintage wardrobe. just not game to wear out the hats yet!
Haha I feel the same about hats but they look so great I need to overcome my social fear
Очень красиво получилось. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством. ❤❤❤
Great work! They all look beautiful!
I have always exercised. I enjoy the stretch for the gym but I don’t galavant around in stretch clothes. I wear skirts all summer and even though I’m a child born in the late 1950’s. My mother wore dresses and high heels. I love the clothes from that time. I also have old sewing containers, thread and have sewn so many items from exercise clothes (before they sold them as day wear). I usually sewed my nightgowns as they don’t really sell them any longer. I make aprons for my grandchildren as they grow. We have crap clothes out for sale. They put a label and price tag of 60 bucks on horrible looking clothes.
Thanks for doing these great videos. I’m back to sewing and as I looked for a new pattern yesterday they have 1 size fits most. What a bleak world. I was happy to see the “Vintage” listing of clothes. Hooray! Some were from the 1940’s.
wow I couldn't agree more about putting a $60 price tag on crap clothes. That's amazing that you're returning to sewing, I love to hear that. I also wear primarily skirts and dresses, I just like the way I look and feel in them vs loungewear. Clothing definitely impacts my mood so I try to wear things that make me feel good!
Beautiful work!
Turned out great 👏👏👏
I made such a similar green suit! Ahhh how good is mid century suiting. 🥰
I am glad you chose the orchid colored lining for the green suit.
I loved watching this entire video. It was relaxing seeing you do all the hand sewing so diligently, and I enjoyed all the trivia you talked about whilst sewing.
Thank you 😊
That crepe is camel colored, its amazing! It made an excellent skirt. Great job!!!
It’s my favorite skirt!
@@CarolineElizabethMartin It looks terrific on you! You are a very good seamstress. I'm glad I found your channel.
The hems were not double folded and stitched in the 1950’s. Stableize the edge and turn it up 1 or 2 inches and stitch with invisible stitches. Little girls dress were even deeper so they could be let down.
Thank you, I’m still not in love with my hand stitching but will keep at it.
Lovely outfits! I really enjoy the aesthetic of your sewing space. I imagine the waist of the suit may actually be more defined with the correct undergarments. The foundation garments can make all the difference. You've inspired me to try a suit!
Yea most definitely, I should’ve worn my girdle!
Oh my gosh I relate to the dog on the fabric so much! 😂 my dog go sees fabric on the floor and immediately comes to sploosh on it lol
Haha yes, never fails and too cute to move
Love the 50s fashion, they really suit you and the green suit looks lovely. With the fabric you used for it you might find a bound buttonhole would work well and look more tailored. Your Simplicity book is bound to have them in it. Just a thought. You will find lining the jacket will give it more definition and hold its shape too. Well done! I think its a shame sewing at schools no longer teaches these skills. 🙂 as you can see Ive only just discovered your page.
I love the editorial comments
So glad I found your channel. You are so talented and I also adore the 50s aesthetic! Looking forward to watching more.
Thank you ♥️
i too use the screwdriver method of making covered buttons. I also use a little disk of lightweight interfacing in them.
Really pretty - horsehair and lining may have helped. But I really love your pattern and fabric choices. I love the fall too and I got a heartfelt seasonal warmth from your video. Thanks so much for sharing. 💕🎉😊
OMG that last outfit was so cute!
Hi! Your clothes turned out very nice. You wear them well. And you are so blessed with your beautiful black hair. The skirts are classic, so I don't think your hair has to be confined to a 1950s style.
I just completed a circle skirt that I made from an autumn leaves patterned, round table cloth.
The 1950s style is very feminine and classy. I would say my favorite fashion time would probably be the late 70s and early 80s. I like the smock style tops and skirts that fall just below my knees. Wrap skirts were popular then as well.
Loved this video ! the aesthetic, the talent, the music, the fast fashion rant, the outcome, all of it ! Looking forward to more videos ! Also love the maroon turtle neck! Was this self made too ?
Thanks Bressa 🥰 I really appreciate the kind words. No, it was actually my mom’s!
Love everything about this!!!
Thank you Laura you’re so sweet 😊
I total agree with what your saying about 50s fashion ❤
wow beautiful, my favorite is the plat skirt , so cool , so good on you too. like the dog too.
Beautiful video... love it! You have great taste in style. Love Bear standing on the fabric... adorable fur kid 🐾
Thank you, she is very loved 😊
Good grief, I could listen and watch you all day....
I love this video! So inspiring and informative. Thank you for going to the effort of filming all of this for us! :)
Thanks Izzy! I really appreciate comments like these 💜
@@CarolineElizabethMartin oh cool im okay was concerned! thanks caroline just here to see the process thanks again 🙏
I am all for this! I’m geeking out to this video…definitely subscribing. ❤
Ty 💕
Ahhhh you have a pitty 😍. Back to the subject, i could not agree more the 50's is so stylish and i started to wear and make this type of clothing at the end of 2018. I didn't want to contribute to fast fashion anymore but buying these kind of clothes were pretty expensive ( i'm Dutch so you can say i'm a cheapscate 😁). So now i make them myself and i enjoy everything even more. And no nobody will say anything negative about your style they are more in awe that you even wear this kind of style.
Yes the 50s is so beautiful 🤩 I agree that I love my clothes so much more that I make them! Do you have a pitty?
@@CarolineElizabethMartin no i don't but i had friends that had a sweet pitty girl. They are so misunderstood people will litterly go to the other side of the street to avoid them 🙄. I had a rottweiler and people did the same with her so i can relate to the idiocraty.
Oh my gosh!! I was all like “please choose pink! Please choose pink! Please use pink!” 😂😂. Beautiful!!
choose pink she ain’t batting on the other color🤐🙄
Gorgeous! Ur work is so beautifull! Please do more videous like this❤❤❤
Thank you for this! I love the 50s but all my looks are for the summer 😮💨🥲
Enjoyed this video so much! You are so talented, makes me want to invest in those sewing lessons I've always wanted to take
The thread drawers! #goals