Making an 18th Century Inspired Summer Dress
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2018
- Who else needs a new (historically inspired) summer dress?
Corrections and improvements on the information given in this video will be published here in the description section, along with relevant sources and name/username acknowledgement.
MATERIAL SOURCES:
-Fabric: Liberty of London
-Lining: From my stash, originally somewhere on 39th St. (Probably H&M Fabrics)
-Ribbon: M&J Trimming
-Cotton thread: John Lewis
-Linen thread: Burnley & Trowbridge
-Hat base from Penny River Custom Costumes and Historical Clothing on Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/PennyRiver), decorated with M&J ribbon, dried flowers and berries.
USEFUL SOURCES
-*Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen’s Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660 - 1860: www.amazon.com/Patterns-Fashi...
-17th Century Women’s Dress Patterns Book 1: www.amazon.com/Seventeenth-Ce...
-17th Century Women’s Dress Patterns Book 2: www.amazon.com/Seventeenth-Ce...
-17th Century Men’s Dress Patterns: www.amazon.com/17th-Century-D...
-A useful guide to setting 18th century sleeves: yourwardrobeunlockd.com/freebi...
IMAGE CREDITS
-“1910-1913, Plate 002” The Libraries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, c. 1910. libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/...
-“Portrait of Princess Sybille of Cleve”, Lucas Cranach the Elder. Wikimedia Commons, 1526. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
-“Fashion Plate (Walking Dress)”, Rudolph Ackermann. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1814. collections.lacma.org/node/24...
-“Self-Portrait with a Harp”, Rose Adélaïde Ducreux. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1791. www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
-“Robe à l’Anglaise”, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1785-87. www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
-“Robe à l’Anglaise”, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1785 - 1795. www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
-“Liberty Frock Rendering” © Bernadette Banner, 2018.
-All photography of the finished dress courtesy of Hana DeHart
MUSIC
‘English Country Garden’ by Aaron Kenny, CZcams Audio Library
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imagine complimenting her dress on the street and asking where she bought it just for her to tell you she mostly hand stitched it herself
i would be extremely impressed
I wouldnt even amuse them with a reply.
Id respond with 'You are a god'
Joe Sr. & Shanna Van Ausdall What’s wring with letting someone know you created something? If people ask where they got it from, they’re complimenting you. Not replying to them would be quite rude and arrogant. I am sure Bernadette is much nicer than this.
Not to mention it’s quite possible that a person can purchase a historically accurate dress, if they have enough money.
I DID imagine that actually!
"Have you ever just really wanted to wear a beautiful period gown but also wanted to be a little socially acceptable?"
Thumbs up for the first sentence (and yes, I have!!!)
Honestly though, New York would be the place to do it. I’m sure most people wouldn’t even bat an eye.
I honestly wish I could wear an 18 century gown to school everyday andto everywhere everyday. I fiat live the dresses so much. One time I wore an 18 century style dress for Halloween and it was literally the best Halloween costume I have ever worn. 10 out of 10, would wear again.
All the time!! We only have one life to live so wear what you want to wear if that is what makes you happy. People will judge no matter what you wear or don’t wear, so wear what makes YOU happy!
@@DoItFancy Yes, my philosophy of clothes exactly!
The older I get the more I feel inclined to say to heck with "socially acceptable", I think I will probably just snap one day and go into work in full period dress, bustle and all..
"As long as machine sewing tiny curved seams doesn't scare you"
*laughs in doll clothes*
My entire soul felt this
chuckles in couch covers
LOL's in lopsided stuffed animals
Manically laughs in those tiny LEGO people because I’m insane and make clothes for them because I don’t have enough fabric for dolls of humans.
@@Alchemy818. Okay, that is incredibly detailed work. It also sounds like hell to do!
I love that you can tell by her tone of voice when she’s smiling
I watch this, knowing fully well that I am a horrible seamstress.
Me too! I can sew basic skirts ok. She'd be horrified at my not-super-straight machine stitched, not so nicely finished seams. I've had some sewing projects turn out wearable, and others not at all wearable. A lot of time, effort, and some money lost. ☹
Me three x))
I watch this, knowing fully well that I am a seamstress for a living but I am awfully lazy and a horrible procrastinator.
Yep--but it's nice to dream. :-)
I watch this knowing fully well that I can't sew for life!
Subbed. Years ago, I sewed religiously as a way of escaping the harsh after-effects of running heavy machinery 12 hours a day (naturally, being a male, this was something I kept to myself). Recently I purchased a new machine after a long hiatus in hopes of getting back into the art. These tutorials are vey informative and inspiring. I have a lot of admiration for this style and would like nothing better than to see it become mainstream once again. Keep up the great work!
fortunately those days are gone amongst the younger crowd males and females are equally interested in sewing. best wishes
Many young people I know in my faith love to sew! Hand crafting I feel is making a come back . Slowly yes; but still. I’m asked to teach others young and older alike. Basics first of course,as they don’t have ‘Home Ec.” in most schools anymore. Which I find sad.
But! It does make for Wonderful craft shows! It’s there that I’m shown it’s come back. With children creating right next to their parents of all ages. ☺️
P.s
A man that can sew is sexy in my
book. 😉
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Years ago, tailors were only men. High fashion was dominated by men. You are just bringing it back full circle.
My 7th grade home ec class in 1998 spent exactly one week on sewing having us make a pin cushion, and then moved on to making brownies from a box mix, and properly washing up afterwards. It was a complete waste of time and mind numbingly boring.
Me: let’s see what’s on the CZcams today
Me: Ooh look at all these new videos
Me: *clicks on a Bernadette Banner video I’ve already watched several times*
Darcie 😂😂
Haha, amazing comment
Same lol
Literally me. I’ve already watched this video at least 3 other times
Me as well!
"Have you ever just really wanted to wear a period style gown but also wanted to be a little socially acceptable?
This is something I struggle with daily."
Shockingly relatable.
So relatable.
I live in England so nobody truthfully notices if you are wearing something slightly odd
Do you ever have the problem where you would love to rock a historical piece, but feel infinitely uncomfortable in a skirt?
Tina Carter
Not really, since I already prefer skirts and dresses.
@@A_Grifflet Like socially uncomfortable? Because physically, skirts are sooo much more comfortable than pants. If you're physically uncomfortable, I think probably something doesn't fit right or you need a better quality garment?
Living in Japan, it's so great to see that they, for the most part, will wear western style, modern clothing, but it's still very socially acceptable to wear their traditional/historically inspired kimono/yukata/hakama etc.
I just love how you use a lot of historically accurate or ‚old-fashioned‘ techniques, but aren’t afraid to mix in modern conveniences like zippers either. It’s so much fun, watching you experiment, making up your own rules along the way 🙂
I was always affraid that adding these tiny modern touches make it almost midcult, but I'm happy to find out this approach is not the case.
I totally agree with you, there are many figure flattering gowns from the past that should be redone with a shorter skirt to fit onto todays fashions!
I agree but also I want long, full skirts/dresses to come back in style because they're warm and also beautiful!
Really though, I want to look all formal for just going outside and have clothes that actually look flattering
I much prefer with the long skirts since I have insecurities about my legs and wearing long dresses will keep my legs hidden as it was quite appropriate for period gowns. Must not insult and terrify our ancestors by having our feet and ankles show. All fashion before the 1960s are quite stunning and very flattering for all figures.
Why is lenght of the skirt always has to be sacrifised for the sake of fashion? If I had to have something modern id prefer a modern fabric pattern but a longass skirt😝
@@taritangeo4948 Because longer skirts/dresses are hotter, and more of a hassle.
My heart is slightly breaking while watching this because I lack the funding and skill to be a seamstress but yearn to wear this and all the beautiful historical clothing lol. You did a wonderful job and I absolutely love your channel. 💛
Same here I love regency period clothing
I know the feeling. I'm considering seeing what scrap/ spare fabric I can find in second hand shops or Facebook to practice and learn on, when I get the space to set up and store things.
There are enough people in the world that you may be able to get some basic supplies cheap or free from people that have tried and given up... depending on where you live.
@@ShethTora Currently in the process od making a pleated skirt out od an old tablecloth. The fabric is a bit stiff but it works fine. I'm actually working on bell-hoops for the skirt while watching/listening to this video.
I don't have the 'luxury' of second-hand fabric shops im my country so I'm desperately rummaging trough my house to find stuff. Also a fabric shop nearby sometimes has Sales on fabrics that only have one or two meters left-I hope to find something good there once I exaust supplies at home.
thrift store/charity shop curtains are also a great source of fabric!
These are great ideas thank you! ✨
Okay, for the LONGEST TIME, I thought that in order to make my own clothes, I needed to use a machine, which is terrifying to me. It's so nice to see someone not only use historical patterns, but historical METHODS too! Thank you for your videos!
Talia Dawn oh god same, when I got my first (and only) machine, my grandmother assured me that I would definitely end up sewing through my finger a couple times and I just, don’t have the willpower to face a prophecy like that : (
@@annonimooseq1246 It probably depends on the machine? I've had mine for years and have never injured myself like that, infact I've poked myself more with pins and hand sewing than anything. If you want extra protection I have seen some Japanese sewing machines with this little "guard" thing, but I'm not sure if they're available in any other countries.
Sewing machines are scary! I always thought that was because I cannot even sew a button, but seems like that it's a common thing
@@annonimooseq1246 I somehow managed to had sew through my thumb once. I have no idea how I managed it without noticing, I must have been in the zone (I only noticed because the thread wasn't pulling through smoothly for some reason 😂) so hand stitching might still not be the safest option either.
I have machine sewed through my thumb too and fortunately it was quick enough for brain to not fully engage the pain before seeing to it. I was more bothered about risking getting blood on my work.
I'm so useless with a sewing machine, they keep jamming on me and I can never get anything sewed straight, and the threads bunch up and knot. It's literally faster for me to hand sew than argue with a machine for half an hour to sew like 3 inches
I love this! Be cool to see future generations were everyone dresses in different styles eras. What I love most are details, details are key. They can make or break an outfit. I always believe that people should look their best not for anyone but for themselves. To be the best version of themselves. but that's just me. Thank you for the video ❤️ beautiful dress
I totally agree!!!!
Yeah, especialy if it is pretty and "practical" ^^
@@ploopploopploopboop1887 thats the wierd thing, you get less reaction oreven backlash for walking around absolutly redicioulus orsimply unpleasing than for beeing cloths very well . . .
@@ploopploopploopboop1887 That might be the case where you live, but that is not the case worldwide, especially when it comes to women.
@@ploopploopploopboop1887 neon raccoon tails and fedoras? Haha that's sounds funny!
Including that footage of the busy city street in the beginning with the dude cruising down the street on his hover board was an amusing juxtaposition to the topic of this video lol
I told my husband if we dont have more guests in the guest room I'm tossing the bed and doing a whole sewing setup! I miss sewing, I was taught as a child, and you inspire me to sew more than just mending.
Aye, guest rooms are such a waste of space. I have determined not to have one and instead, if I have guests, give them my bed and to set up a glamping tent with futons and lots of pillows and lanterns (battery operated) and have romance-- even if I have to set it up in my livingroom because it is -0 degrees out.
I absolutely feel the exact way. I tease about when I’m in public I’m constantly asked if I’m headed to a renaissance festival or a costume party. I do believe there’s a way to dress for a daily wearing of historical clothing but also a comfortability. I tend to be found in clothing, mostly muslins and cottons. How about you? What do you wear daily? I’ve even found wearing daily elastic pantaloons to practice my yoga in. I’m fascinated by the living in a 21st century but acting as if I’m from the 1800’s. Garden party... anyone?
I just started seasoning my very first corset. It's beautiful, and I would love to wear it under some historically accurate dresses. I love the feminine clothing of yesteryear.
I wear what I like, I love old-fashioned styles. I am going to make a dress, this has inspired me. I own a corset, and a Hell Bunny, dress and underskirt.
@@sandranoisewater6093 I really don't sew, but she's inspired me to get a sewing machine and start learning.
I would like to mix vintage with slightly modern but I don't want to look gothic
When I first fell in love with going to Renaissance faires, I wanted to dress like that every day! I often wear a full length cloak I made. I like to make and wear basic long, full skirts. Any other sewing I attempt is a crap shoot as to whether it'll turn out wearable.
When I watch frock flicks or shows, like "Harlots", I get all worked up about making and wearing clothing styles from other eras.
I wish she was my personal seamstress! ❤️❤️
I wish people still wore those :( it looks stunning
Yes. When woman are always elegant
@@ainamajid8083 ok boomer
If I can find the fabric to make this, I will! And maybe I can pair it with my Air Force Ones!
Absolutely gorgeous! If only I had paid attention to my grandma when she was trying to teach me to sew...
When my grandmother tried to teach me to knit at age 7, I think I ended up trying to go fishing down her stairwell with yarn and a slipper....
Ah well, it's never too late to learn! I did eventually learn to knit and sew; I'm just not patient enough to be very good at it.
me: watching Bernadette's older videos to catch up and nods along to her voicing out her stitching process.
Also me: ???
"I like your funny words Magick man!"
I was paying close attention to the process until the ruffles came into play and then I zoned out because they were just mesmerizing. Such lovely embellishment from such a simple ribbon!
after noting how pretty the ribbon was, all i could think about was how sad it will be when it bleeds onto the dress :(
I like how it kind of looks like little roses!
Awww that such a beautiful dress , when you Wear things such as this it just takes you back to that era in time ..
Bernadette: “...using rabbit skin glue...”
Baumgartner: I see that they decided to stitch down the tacking edge and use rabbit skin glue. The fact that they didn’t use Belgium Linen is insulting, and quite frankly, I am surprised that there ISN’T polyurethane here.
Elhiser Roots I watch both of them and this comment gives me life! As soon as I read the first sentence I knew :)
Lol I guess my vibe is history because I love them both! 😂
Oh no please don't include this horrible scam on this beautiful video ! As a conservator I can't avoid the fraudster WHY IS HE EVERYWHERE ruining it for historically accurate heritage
○.○ *everybody liked that*
@@ayliathiyandra6451 not conservators :(
Love history?
Love fashion?
You have came to the right youtuber! ❤️
I absolutely love this dress! I'm not very patient to sew my own as it clearly takes quite some time, but I would love to wear clothes like this if they were available in stores
Y'know, the business would probably work out really well. Its slogan could be, "The present in mind but the past at heart," or something similar.
To Meme or Not To Meme you think so? I don't know, people are used to buy very cheap clothes and these dresses would be very expensive. I went to a tailor and he said it would, for a simple modern dress, cost me 200 euros without materials. And there was a shop in my town, that closed 2 years ago, that made 50s dress replications. Each dress would cost about 500 euros up.
To be honest I would love to start such a business but I don't know if it even has a chance. I mean if I learn to sew professional enough and go to a design school it would be just to much work for one person, I would have to go to a tailor. I wish I could start this buisness...
I feel the same way, I love the fashion of the past but I totally lack the skills to recreate anything like that. I'd love to wear it though!! I even own corsets 😂
Yes, but I doubt you would get the quality and historical accuracy even from high end stores.
I really appreciate how much work you put into bringing the beauty of history back into our modern times. I make me a little sad too all that beautiful artwork and still be replaced with big companies and big machines. I often try to stick with more traditional ways of doing things. I love watching your channel, and it makes me so happy to see other people just as enthusiastic about the beauty of history as I am!
I seriously envy you. You can (with some ingenious tricks) make your chosen period at least partially socially acceptable, as you so aptly put it.
I can´t imagine late medival knights soft kit (i.e. even the civil, normal clothes), as flattering and awesome to wear it is, will go over well with the general public.
Why o why does modern fashion not have decent doublets?
the print on that fabric is absolutely amazing!!!! I love it so much, I'm such a sucker for dainty floral patterns.
I will never get enough of yourwork! Plus, the shots, your voice, the wealth of information you give us in such a small amount of time ends up creating a flawless overall video!
I really want to see more tutorials like this on more dresses like this. Or everyday type 18th centurt dresses. All I see elsewise is huge ball gowns, and really I just want to make custom historical dresses to make everyday.
This was lovely! And reminds me that, like 10 years ago, I sketched out a whole line of garments that were modern interpretations/versions of 18th century fashions inspired by my just-completed MA on the history of 18th century garment construction! I must go back and find it and see if I'd like to make any of them up for myself! Thanks for the reminder/inspiration!
*CZcams,why did you just recommend this precious video only after TWO years!!?*
Years ago, I found this beautiful dress that was too big for me at the thrift store. I added ruffles to the skirt with that same technique and then just took in the bodice. I wish I had photos, it really worked. So for anyone who doesn't want to make a whole entire period dress, your video shows great ideas for adjusting thrift store clothes to look cute
The final look on her looked like an actual portrait wow
I remember when I was little my mother tried to teach me how to stitch and sew. We lived near Williamsburg, South Carolina so my family made a lot of period garments that sorta fit into the look of a pilgrim. I don't have much of those skills anymore, but I can tell you watching your videos has brought me nothing but joy and happiness again. It looks so fun to work with and intimate handcrafting. I so wish I had the budget to start making period garments again, but unfortunately I'm a uni student now and this is far outside what I do on the daily anyhow.
But I do love learning about this, and will most certainly be making designs as that's much more similar to my studying.
"I'm going to procrastinate the sleeves by making ruffles" I can so relate to that 🤣🤣🤣
I did 18th century reenacting for years growing up and I really miss all of the flattering styles. Being in the middle of two productions and my finals at Uni, I'm so glad I found this channel, it's gently sewing my mental state back together
I absolutely adore your neatly done hand stitching. What a labor of love! Well done indeed. And what a lost art?
I had to chuckle at the rabbit wax you used as I believe I saw it in another video here on the Tube on creating gesso canvases. My CZcams library has way too many folders!
Your dress is just so charming and beautiful. I bet when you wear it, it always inspires you to do something antiqueish like gathering flowers or lazily sitting in a comfy chair, sipping tea and doing some fine hand stitching projects?
I could watch you 'do things' 24/7, really :) :) :)
I swear she's a time traveler who was brought from the 1800s. Also, am I the only one who kind of got a Mary-Poppins-but-1800s vibe?
She even looks like a woman from 18th century. She's so pretty...
I mean wow❤️❤️❤️❤️....but definitely not a diy proyect for us mortals 😂
An alternative is to buy ready made reproduction clothes from 1 or more of US's 6 or so such co. s See group of website categories like Victorian, ( US) Civil War, Regency, Edwardian & at least earlier periods.
Good luck & enjoy + other vintage fashion &/or vintage dance & music/ song fans!
Absolutely gorgeous with those red ruffles.
I definitely would wear one, hope you start your own fashion line and hope you include plus sizes too! Thanks
I had the captions on and just realized something You speak so clearly that you are one of the few I never need captions for.
I have watched this episode dozens of times. I could watch you hand stitch and listen to your music all day long. Beautiful 😍 the inside of your garments look better than anything I wear ❤ love your attention to detail. The finished dress 👗 😍 🙌 what a dream ...perfection
Love that you made the gown out of linen and lined it in linen. It is such a fine fabric to sew with. The print on the fabric was just right. Thank
you for the upload.
I'm loving all of your videos my favorite part to watch is when you're hand stitching, it's just so calming and relaxing. Please include more clips of you doing this. Better yet, please make a video where all you're doing is hand stitching for hours with some relaxing music at normal speed #handstitchporn 😍
I understand wanting to wear those beautiful dresses... Im into a fashion called Lolita fashion, and the classical style of it is based off of victorian and rococo era fashion, and its honestly stunning. I think you should look into it, I think you would like it as well maybe?
I also love Lolita! It’s can be a lot less wearable than this though, I think 😂 classic lolita can be toned down enough to look church appropriate, but as a fan of both sweet and gothic Lolita, I feel like that wouldn’t be as fun haha. I recently got into himegyaru fashion, and the frills and femininity of Lolita and historical clothes but updated to today! Himekaji is the casual version of this style and it’s very cute and socially acceptable haha
I love fray check no joke I had my mum send me some when I lived overseas. I always have some on hand, it has so many uses.
It is nice to know there is an alternative to fray check if I run out....
This is my fifth video, it's four am, and I have school tomorrow.
WHY AM I HERE.
heh, you mean later
Hard same
For the artistry that your delirious brain can’t help but be drawn to at such a late hour.
I’m in the exact same boat but instead of school I have summer responsibilities.. yay.....
I swear we’re all a bit masochistic at this point
You no longer have school tomorrow so start rewatching🤣
Cause she is great ^^
I adore your lovely dress. I have been sewing for 10 months and made 25 vintage garments for myself and I share the same viewpoints of wearing vintage clothing from the 18th to the 20th Centuries as an everyday attire. I just made a Pre Civil War skirt, shift, petticoat,
drawers, pocket and stocking socks to visit a Pre Civil War museum in Virginia. I am a member of the Regency Society ; I have to make 3 ballgowns and 6 day dress in different styles, summer hats, 2 different style jackets and 1 spring/fall lightweight fabric coat. The Regency petticoat is being made in Europe with stays attached to the petticoat which is a great idea to wear them together. I have the original 1880"s James McCall Shirt Blouse pattern which was made for me in England, however, 5 pattern pieces were omitted due to the fact that every woman had those pieces anyway. My 18th century stays and 19th century corset is being made in England using vintage fabric and another 1880's Shirt blouse in white with embroidery. I am very excited to have them made for me so I can wear them properly with the Colonial, Victorian and Edwardian Era garments. great video
You must face ceaseless compliments when you are out on the streets
It's NYC, so probably not, haha. She'd be the least strange thing on the streets.
I love how much you're smiling through this, I can hear it 🙂
I can't believe this channel doesn't have more subscribers , you are absurdly talented.
Lovely work! I love your humour. Looking forward to seeing more work from you!
That’s stunning! Beautiful fabric. You look amazing.
Lovely! Your work and ideas are indeed very inspiring.
This is truly beautiful. When you modeled the finished dress you reminded me of Morwenna in Poldark for some reason :D
Love love love!!! You look adorable in that dress. Plus, I appreciate seeing how you finish seams by hand and like the selvage tip.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Simple and beautiful! Congratulations, you are an artist!
I love it when I stumble across a lovely channel like this. Informative, fun and well presented. I love it.
Your stitching is beautiful! I learned as a child from my mom on a Singer Peddle machine. I once even sewed through my own thumb. I’ve come to believe that that is a right of passage for peddle machine learners tho!
Sewing and crafting I feel, are making a come back . Slowly yes; but still. I’m asked to teach others young and older alike. Basics first of course,as they don’t have ‘Home Ec.” in most schools anymore. Which I find sad.
But! It does make for Wonderfully fun classes and craft shows to sell your wears! It’s there that I’m shown it’s making a come back. With children creating right next to their parents/influences of all ages. ☺️
Your sewing tho is next level when it comes to your hand stitches! I find it calming to do but mostly use a machine.
Thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge with us! You make CZcams classy.
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Absolutely beautiful!
Ughhhh... It's so STUNNING !!!!
The dress is absolutely beautiful and your explanations/stitching demos have taught me some new tricks to clean up my own projects! Thank you for such a wonderful video!
I 've always wandered how in the past they could make by hand such a beautiful dresses. Well, now i know it. My god, what a high skills you have and in the past as well of course. You are really an artist. Thank you!!
What a gorgeous dress! ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely beautiful. I love the fabric you’ve chosen.
I love the felling technique, it looks so professional! Thank you for showing it. And the dress turned out lovely, you can be proud of wearing it out. :)
It's so adorable! I'm currently working on a New Look/18th century inspired outfit and while it's not quite everyday wear I'm definitely going to use the tips in this video as inspiration for the outer garment.
Oh my goodness is so so beautiful!!
It turned out so pretty!
This dress and ALL of your work is so beautiful!! I stumbled upon you channel and I am very glad I have as I am enjoying the works of art you make and your commentary on the process and why of why not you do something.
You are amazing! One of your videos was in my reccomendations and I am so happy I clicked on it. I have been binge watching ever since. You are lovely and so talented. Thank you for sharing your creations with us.
Absolutely stunning!!
So pretty! The print is lovely!
Love the dress, it's so pretty, amazing work
Bhteetk
Your dress is beautiful! And, your handwork is awesome! I really enjoy watching your creations! I just found your channel and quickly subscribed! I, too, love handwork. There is something therapeutic and satisfying about it. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Again, such lovely photos.
Gosh, that's beautiful! The details on the gown are just outstanding.
Thank you so much for posting these! I'm learning how to use patterns and I am completely daunted 🥵 I've always been a Frankenstein girl myself, but these videos are so detailed and informative! Thank you so much!
Cuuuute! i love it omg
About ten years ago I made a Butterick B6630. I needed a floor-length, pure white, modest dress for singing in a summer opera chorus, and I cannot say no to an opportunity for an ill-advised craft project. I took MANY liberties with the (already questionably historically accurate) pattern, namely, building the skirt from a solid white layer covered with a layer of cotton eyelet (I think it was curtain fabric, in true Gone With the Wind/The Sound of Music fashion) that split down the front. I made the puffed sleeves chiffon, then the bodice from the eyelet, plus I inset a little chiffon panel at the center front of the bodice, with three or four little decorative buttons down the center. If memory serves, I did this after cutting and assembling the major pieces by machine, then realizing the dress was NOT big enough for my 21st century boobs. And there ends the machine-sewing because I had to drive out to the country to spend a week rehearsing said opera. I packed my bags and did all the sleeve work and hemming of the various layers by hand, sitting by the pool of my hotel, to the consternation of the hotel staff. The whole thing was lined with some light synthetic weave with a very fluttery, drapey hand. I wore the dress proudly for seven summers. It was a good reminder to breathe from my belly, since I could not expand the top half of my ribcage. The absolute best was the little train that ever-so-fetchingly draped behind me as I strolled across the manicured, grassy grounds. I no longer sing summers which is just as well because I outgrew the dress (is it outgrowing if you're 29?) and donated it to the dress-ups closet at Grandma's house, where it has graced many a pretend bride. Oh, but it was lovely, lovely, lovely.
I love it! Beautifully worn too.
Reminds me of Laura Ashley dresses from the 1980's.
My wife had several and I always thought she looked absolutely lovely in them. The high waist and full skirt suited her and she had (and still has) beautiful long hair that hung down the back most attractively. She still wears frocks most of the time but the Laura Ashley dresses are a thing of the past.
I found out about this brand recently on Pinterest. Some of those dresses command high prices on eBay because of their rarity.
My , oh my , that brings back happy memories of a favourite Laura Ashley dress 1980s' , I still have several Laura Ashley skirts and trousers that I treasure , but the skills used making that beautiful dress are amazing , such talent !!
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Lovely adaptation on the original! I machine stitch everything and overlock, but I must say you are sorely tempting me to do those lovely felled seams by hand :-D
Oh my gosh, that dress is so darling 😍
So beautiful! Love that ribbon trim.
IF I wore dresses I would wear this one for sure. It's so pretty and feminine. I normally don't like ruffly stuff but these box pleats are okay.
I'ts 3 AM, and i have no idea how i ended up here, but i admire your work. Good job 👍
So beautiful~. Love seeing these begin to come back.
The fabric is so lovely, too!!
Oh My Heavens it looks so gorgeous!! You look stunning!! I want this fashion back!!!!!! I'm so sick of jeans and t shirts!!!
Just found your channel and absolutely love your work! This one and the modern Edwardian skirt are my favourite! I'd definitely buy this dress!
Also on a complete side note, you look a bit like actress Ellise Chappel who plays Morwenna in the series Poldark :)
NOW this is perfect great mix of history that is practical! Need a lot more of this
Those ruffles!!! So beautiful!!
"Socially acceptable" has not apparently been in my resume. I have worn black BDUs for three decades now and black everything else for the most part. You, on the other hand, would be socially superior in a gunny sack-- yes, with a mere few openings for your head and arms.
This was fascinating and the super red box ruffles are distractingly beautiful.
yOU LITERALLY LOOK LIKE A PAINTING I CANT DEAL WITH THIS RADIANT BEAUTY
SAME SHE HAS SUCH A VIBE/AESTHETIC GOING AND SHE JUST NATURALLY FITS IT SO WELL
How charming! I love this look!
Thank you so much. I love historical clothes they are so beautiful and elegant!