Turning a Quilt and 2 Pillow Covers into a Regency Dress for only $18 - Anyone can start costuming!
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2020
- Do you see all these pretty costumes and think "I wish I could do that!" or "I wish I had that kind of talent!"? Well, you can and it isn't talent! Everyone needs to start somewhere and you don't have the spend lots of a money or tackle an insanely hard project!
In this video I take you on the journey with me as I go to an op-shop to get fabric, sort out of my pattern and put it all together.
Anything is possible if you just break it down!
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The pins on the edges of the buttonholes is such a clever trick!
When I found that out - I was so happy.
Just thought the same! I have been sewing for over eight years and I am still terrified by buttonhole making 😂
I just purchased some Hello Kitty fabric for a button up blouse I wanna make... I guess I am a little less scared to make this now 😃
Jaw drop! Replace buttons with pearl ones, add a headpiece & veil, and you'd have an incredible wedding dress too. Does not look cosplay at all! Beautiful!
Thank you.
They wore lovely poke bonnets in those days for a wedding youcan dollyit up with pearls sequins and flowers ribbons and bows
I haven't figured out Regency stays that work with my abundant bust. In a properly fitted vertical seamed bra, I get the same cakes on a plate look. Works for me!
That’s cool!
I love Regency fashion. It really is the easiest of all the eras since the skirts are really just large rectangles or gored panels and the bodices have some interesting back seaming and the empire waist is really beautiful. I have made a Regency dress and I will be making another one as well as a Regency court gown with a long gorgeous train. Love your dress! Its quite impressive how 18 AU$ can turn into a beautiful dress. Great job!!
Edit: I dont roast you for not wearing any accurate undergarments. Regency stays are very similar to bras in some way and its just as comfortable. Also those stays are kinda hard to make. You really did step out of a painting and you really should attend a Regency ball! Incredible!!
Thanks so much!
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Oh my word. Fabulous in every single way.
Thank you so very much xoxo
Keep it simple,,,bra and undies just fine! I love the way you went thrifting for materials! My favorite way of starting any costume! You look great in your lovely new dress...its fantastic! Bravo!
Thank you so much!
Awesome. As a short haired person, I'd use the last of the sash fabric for a turban!
That is pure genius- I love it
Great idea!
Oh a turban would be smashing!
Can I just say you are a freaking gift from the heavens. I've been trying to comprehend sewing for the last year and I've learned more in watching the first 8 minutes of your video than I've learned from any of my teachers.
Oh wow- thank you so much for those very kind words
@@KirileeCosplay Thanks you for being awesome.
I LOVE OP SHOPS, I found a black quilt cover with red embroidery on it for $5, I used it for a steampunk jacket and bustle skirt. Op shops have such good items. I always come away with great stuff.
That is so cool!
I'm late to the party! I never considered grabbing a quilt for the fabric before, but I will now. Brilliant.
Create all the pretty things!
It was fun watching this costume come together and it turned out so beautifully!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
Fabulous to see another cosplayer who shops at thrift stores. Very nice.
It is something I wish I did more of!
I love your comment about being short. I am shorter. 4fot 10inches! :-)
I like to think no as being short but rather, Chibi size :p
Me reading the title: HUAAAAGH NO YOU DIDNT THATS IMPOSSIBLE EVEN INHUMANE
me watching the video: omg.......
Hahaha glad you enjoyed it
OmG YOU REPLIED
@@user-uq5or8bb1h Crow's Eye Productions use Ikea quilt covers for their fabric, apparently it's a fashion student staple trick for cheap fabric.
Just found you
This is great hunting cheap fabric
Do more of this please really
informative inspiring
thanks indeed
Thank you! I surely have done more now
ooooh!!!! I love that trick of folding over the other sizes so we can keep them for a later date. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Thanks
A regency dress was the final project in my Costume Production program, so this gave me some fun flashbacks. Ours was a tad more complicated because well, it WAS the final project, and it was also a pattern matching project too. It was also to get us to practice that front bodice gathering with the flat skirt, and the pleated skirt with the flat back bodice part.
That’s cool
This is a great first historical sewing project! I think it was a little easier for you than most beginners because you have a lot of cosplay history. But!! That does not mean beginners shoulder try this era. It is some of the simplest women's clothing in history (as dresses go), and still feels like a "princess dress" when you wear it. Thank you for sharing and encouraging others to give it a try!
It really is and I totally agree!
This is awesome! Huzzah for making cosplay and historical sewing accessible. So far all my projects have been done with little experience, thrifted bedsheets, and $1.99 (or less) patterns. Historically adequate is better than not having any historical (or cosplay) garments! You can still learn so much about an era even if you can't afford period-appropriate fabrics or don't have time to hand sew everything.
Absolutely! I couldn’t agree more! I am glad that you are being thrifty AND learning!
Hi my name is Rosemary and I have my kindred friend named Isabella. We have similar taste when it comes to choices. We love historical lifestyles and costumes. That's why my friend and I are planning to make Regency costumes as a simple beginning. Your video is helpful indeed.🦋🎐🍂🥰
Thank you so much :)
I like the "wrong" side of the dress fabric better. The gold is so pretty. And I am not usually a fan of anything gold!
Unfortunately it is mostly loose threads hanging from the main fabric in between where it is woven, so it can’t be used as the outer fabric.
Absolutely fantastic! I am sewing a costume for my friend as we're going to a *whispers the word amongst the costumers* Bridgerton event and she was worried about having nothing to wear. This looks super simple and really cheap too!
Absolutely! And you can get a great cheap and colourful quilt covers from the op shop
It turned out so great! And yes, you should definitely host your own ball. 😊
Hahaha that won't be hard at all. :P
Thank you for this! My teen is attending a Regency era formal dance, and I was intimidated by the pattern and fabric, but this looks great, affordable, and not as complex as I thought.
I’m glad I could help change your mind! I used the same pattern again twice more and have those videos also on my channel - both are making Penelope Featherington outfits
For a first foray into historical costuming this is amazing.
I am sorry if it wasn’t super clear, but I have made some historically inspired gowns before. This was just a project as a friend of mine suggested that if someone wanted to get into historical costuming, regency is a good place to start- to which I wanted to show what she meant.
2022, come to Canberra at Easter for the National Folk Festival always a couple of regency events. Plus Canberra, it’s just like Perth only closer to stuff and with less traffic (said the 7th Gen Westralian).
Hahaha my limited experience of Canberra supports what you say. :) maybe I will have to head over again
Coming here after watching two seconds of The Courtship and I already want to make it one of my aesthetics.
Do it! It is super simple!
i love how you are doing the same thing as I which is turning bedsheets into dresses.
It is good fun!
This is so perfect, I’m from New Zealand and there is this bridgerton themed ball that might possibly happen (Australia included) and I don’t have money to buy a $300 dress!
I’ve honestly only Sewn a duffel bag before so this is going to to be one hell of a beginners project. I might be delusional by thinking I could totally ace this 😎
No delusional at all. You will absolutely ace this if you already have a basic understanding of sewing :)
It has been SO long since I've heard a thrift store referred to as "The Op Shop"! What an awesome bit of nostalgia 😃
(Strangely, not of the southern hemisphere, but 1980's Eastern Ontario, Canada)
That is so weird! Lol so for some reason people just started to call it thrift shops?
@@KirileeCosplay I think that "Thrift Shop" became a generic, because the local thrift store where I grew up was named "The Opportunity Shop" (Op Shop for short). I'm in Western Canada now, and it's all "Thrift Store" if you're being generic, and "Value Village" (aka VV Boutique for the ironic) if you're being specific about the more popular local Op shop.
NSW and Qld use Op Shop too.
Yes, I think it is used across Australia
Remind me to come back to this video when I get out of Stage 4 lockdown
Add it to your saved videos :) good luck
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adore your energy during the beginning with the road trip and all throughout the video! And the dress turned out lovely!
Thank you so very much! ^_^
I really adore the gold side of the fabric..i love this dress so much. Great video
It has been a very versatile cosplay
Soooo clever! Your ensemble is lovely, and you proved your point. Well done. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Fab, I'm all for using the materials available to you.
Also using 2nd hand stuff makes it easier for me to "take risks" because the fabric has already served it's original purpose it feels less wasteful. I have a nice duvet cover waiting to be turned into a dress once I've cleared floor space to lay it out : )
Yes I absolutely feel that - 2nd hand stuff serving it’s original purpose and now you can do what you like with it :)
Don’t forget pearl buttons ribbons flowers and bows and lace always loved regency period and it’s beautiful clothes
thank you! first time watcher :-)
you have such wonderful energy
you approach the project from such and chilled creative mindset i love it !!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you thank you thank you!! I was getting so very tired of hearing that ceaseless and untrue moaning about expense and time … it just doesn't have to be that way when thrift exists! I loved this so much. :) Today I finished a DIY Cecilie Bahsen style dress and it was made from a dust ruffle that cost $1.65. A perfect poodle walking frock!
That sounds interesting! I would love to see it! I’m glad that you also enjoy the thrifting and upcycling
Yess!! It’s not always about the amount of money if you are creative enough. This was fun.
Thank you very much!
Yay for upcycling!
Couldn’t agree more!
I've been wanting to make a historical fashion version of modern characters and I've actually been considering regency for this reason. It hardly needs any structural undergarments and it need less fabric than big poofy skirts with big poofy petticoats. Also, they look a lot easier to pattern than other eras. The hairstyle is just my problem because *all of them have updos with tiny hecking curls* !
My curls is a hairpiece if that makes a difference? :)
Otherwise - you can always add a turban or hat to hide where the curls should be
this is awesome! i'm always seeing cute bedding that i don't have a need for. never thought of making into clothing!
I got the idea from watching people use Ikea bedding to make 18th century gowns because the patterns were historically accurate. And then I thought- what if I op shop it lol
I made my first bed linen garment in the late '70's because I loved my twin sheet in a 'Bicentennial' print and just loved the fabric. I still have the blouse 'tho it doesn't fit anymore. I also embroidered over the pattern in the collar.
My husband and I have been invited to a French-themed costume Christmas party and we've decided to be Napoleon & Josephine. I found that same pattern and decided to go full on Scarlet O'Hara with drapery fabric from a thrift store! While looking for sewing-refresher vids on CZcams, I found you making the same pattern from thrifted fabric!!! How fun!!! Thank you!!! I also like the wrong side of the fabric better, but read where it had loose strings. Hopefully, my dress will turn out half as good!
It will look AWESOME! I would suggest with this pattern, if you are a B or larger cup size, add some inches to the front at the shoulder seam. I did an extra 2 inches the next time I used this pattern and it worked a treat. (I am a B/C cup)
Helloooooooooooo Fellow Aussie!!!!!!!
G'day!
Great video loved the end result I’m also in Western Australia I am now going to try my first historical costume starting with the undergarments I need the stays lol
Yay!!! West Aussies represent!
I've found my accomplice forr the sheets, pillows, material etc at the Op Shops - currently have a $4 sheet waiting to be turned into That Caftan! Also I'm all in for a ball in WA :-)
Oh nice!! As for a ball in WA- hahaha you never know
What a wonderful intro to costuming for starters! I am way past that point now but I love having references to pass on to those who I find that want to begin this adventure. You will definitely be someone I point them in the direction of. I will be so glad to be able to get back to thrifting... not safe here yet.
I definitely get where you are coming from but please - like you said, pass it one if you ever get a comment saying "Oh geez, I wish I could do that! I just don't have the talent... or the time... or the money... etc." I'm sure you know what I mean ;)
@@KirileeCosplay Yes, I definitely know what you mean 😁💖
You have made this look so easy. You have me thinking I might just be able to make this. Thank for the inspiration ❤
You can do it!
Gorgeous material. The dress turned out beautifully. Well done! Even if you'd had to do some creative cutting, piecing is period accurate. 😁 I love thrifting. I picked up some beautiful material at the Sally Ann to make a Decades Everyday caftan. Cost me about $10 CAD. Thanks for sharing. Some amazing tips and ideas. Take care.
Thank you! I was surprised that I actually had extra fabric left over- not much, but enough to be able to pattern match the bodice.
Oh nice find there! I’ve never heard of Sally Ann - is it like an op shop?
@@KirileeCosplay lol. It's the Salvation Army Thrift Store. I think you called it the Salvo?
Congratulations! You made an amazing regency dress . I totally love it! And is a plus that was so cheap :)
Just goes to prove- you don’t have to spend a whole lot of money to get started and have fun :)
Brilliant idea and a beautiful result. Well done and thankyou.
Thank you very much for your kind words
using the pins with the button holes is genius! Never seen that tip in button tutorials before
Glad I could help with that little tip :)
@@KirileeCosplay I learned how to do that trick in Home Economics class in the mid '70's. No one had button cutters then.
Cool!
Totally wonderful!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this is brilliant!
Pleasure!
It's very nice!!!
Thank you!
Love this absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Loved the video! Great use of resources.
Thanks
That's such a great idea!😉
Thank you!
I love it! Awesome idea!
Thank you! :)
This video is so cute! I laughed when you said road trip! Beautiful dress!
Hahaha thank you so much
Love this & glad I found your channel, cheers from Canada Xx
Yay! Thank you!
I've just started following your videos, and aside from the talent, you are so adorable and hilarious. I subscribed instantly!
Oh wow! Thank you so much! You are so kind!
Really cool Video, loved it :)
Thank you!
Oh mgosh! you look so beautiful!! wow you did so great
Thank you so much!!
beautiful
Thanks
Thanks, folds pattern is a great idea and my BFF said that I can't have perfect fit. However I do anyway.. Sigh
You can do it! And that's why we really should do mock ups to get the perfect fit :) Like mine, I needed two extra inches at the shoulder - which I added when I did Penelope Featherington a few monhs later
it's like you read my mind!! I was going to go duvet hunting tomorrow to make a regency dress for my jane Austen style OC!
Hahaha!! Great minds think alike!
Ficou lindo, da realeza!
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love this! please make similar videos! xx
Thank you- another one will be coming soon
It is really cute, and looks more authentic than a lot of what we see in Regency era movies. I really don't like how some movies show the bosom all pushed up so there is cleavage up to their chins. The empire waist looks better on more modestly endowed women, and not with it all shoved up as high as it can go. If they wanted cleavage, Regency women cut their bodice lower. Come to think of it, this era was better for less endowed women, like the flapper era of the 1920s.
Thank you! I agree with your thoughts!
Perfect. I think I shall try and make my own dresses b4 I buy something as I’m planning a) a Jane Austen Regency murder mystery party for my 50th this year and also ja festival and a ball in October. So I shall use this for inspiration thank you xx
That is fabulous! Have the most amazing time!
This is lovely! I do recommend always wearing stays for Regency, though. That is the difference between an authentic Regency silhouette, and a “maternity” dress. But I suppose if you are not aiming for a very precise silhouette, it still looks very good 🥰
Thanks
Thanks a lot
You are welcome
This looks amazing!! I am starting to get into making more historical costumes. May I ask where you got your pattern for this dress?? Thank you!
It is just a simplicity pattern- so basically anywhere that sells patterns. I’m in australia so I got it from Spotlight - in the USA I think it is Joanns
Great video! 👏 I love that dress! And I also looove your star pyjamas. 😄 I understand that you wanted to use the original buttons. Still this transparent plastic is disturbing me. 😅 I would do covered buttons.. If the decorative material is too stiff for that you could use the plain cotton..
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Yay, I love "creative cutting and sewing"! 🤗 Actually.. that's all I'm doing. 😅 Because where is the challenge when you have enough fabric? (Exept for the tiny detail that I don't know how to sew. 😂)
Hahaha!
Do you think this can be made using cotton fabric? I have a damask duvet cover that I can upcycle but am wondering if it is dressy enough for a Bridgerton ball. Also, I know regency era dresses used lots of light and pastel colours, but my duvet cover is maroon and brown. Would that be too dark?
I think so! It wasn't uncommon to have some more darker colours and at the end of the day, it is mostly about having fun
I would love to recreate this but our second hand shops are closed. I may look at trying this when stuff opens up again.
I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will be safe enough to do so soon.
Amazing. Do you do this for customers? Would you make a dress if someone paid you?
I do not no. I have certainly thought about it but always decide against it :) too much risk
I'm in Melbourne so honestly spent the entire time being salty that you get to go opshopping ha ha
Sorry about that. Soon things will get to a stage where you can go op shopping again. Things are improving in Melbourne after all
Question, how did you do the back closing, does the pattern call for interfacing both sides and folding over, or do we cut on side off?
If you are doing button holes, it might be wise to keep the interfacing but it didn’t cal for it in the pattern. I didn’t use it or need it
@@KirileeCosplay thank you so much
Perfeito vou fazer um pra minha filha casar..
Awesome work!
❤
Thank you!
If people want to think outside the box a bit further It's all garbage on instagram uses stuff he finds at the tip or on roadside pick up. He's made clothes out of couch upholstery and all sorts of other things he's found on the side of the road! Nikki from Lee am her partner has used recycled things including cardboard to make really awesome armour and costumes too, his instagram is thewastedcoat I believe.
Anyway all anyone needs to do to find a bit of inspiration is check out the Gents of Costube panel from #CoCoVid on @Vintagebursche channel
Yes! I actually personally know Nikki and Melchior - both are great and so inspirational.
I have also watched it’s all garbage and it is hilarious and great. It did inspire me a little to do this challenge (but I also wanted to see what I could create with something that was easily accessible for most people/ support charities)
How long did iit take you to cut and sew the dress?
Not long - about a day
Sorry if you mentioned this but what sewing machine do you use?
Janome skyline 9 :)
@@KirileeCosplay Thank you!
What sewing machine are you using here?
Janome skyline 9
How do s you set the sleeves in
Please watch my puff sleeve tutorial
@@KirileeCosplay ok
What pattern did you use?
It’s in the video
Also in the comments
How big is your phone that it won't fit into that bag?
Standard apple phone
minute 8:29, one of the pieces looks like a pattern for a face-mask #covidlife
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I thought your pjs were cute
Thank you
If they had bra and undies like we wear today they would have worn them too don’t you worry about that if they had the birth control pill available they would have took it too
Okay…
Girl you think your short? I'm 5ft even hahaha
Yay! Shorties!
@@KirileeCosplay LMAO