Drape a CUSTOM FIT Victorian Bodice Block ft. @LiljaHusmo (Easier Than It Seems!) @VBirchwood

Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

In this video, the amazing @LiljaHusmo teaches us how to drape a Victorian bodice block, so you and a friend can make a custom-fit Victorian bodice block to utilise for your historical ensembles!

The entire process of draping a historical bodice block is covered, including how to drape sleeves which is often a part that gets left out.

Being able to fit historical fashion patterns, in particular mid-Victorian, can be quite complex, and this method is meant to serve as a guide to get you started on a well-fit pattern that you can then make a mock-up of and adjust subtly as needed before making a Victorian bodice or the bodice portion of a Victorian dress.

A big thanks to Lilja Husmo for doing this demonstration! Be sure to go and follow her YouTube channel as she makes amazing videos. A big thanks as well to Sandy for helping with the filming!

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Sources:
1840s-60s Bodices:
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/158253
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159384
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159342
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/173577

Different Mid-Victorian Sleeves:
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/109496
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/108131

Corsets:
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157767
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/84025

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Drape a CUSTOM FIT Victorian Bodice Block ft. @LiljaHusmo (Easier Than It Seems!)

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$Reacting to Bizarre Victorian Fashion Items I Found on Museum Websites Ive come across so many bizarre historical fashion items in museums; here are my favourites! The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/vbirchwood10221 Whilst doing research and finding sources for my own historical fashion reconstruction, as well as for the videos on this channel, Ive come across some fairly odd items. From strange Victorian fashion trends that need more explanation to items that perplex our understanding of historical fashion, there can be a lot of exciting antiques to discover in online museum archives. These are just a fraction of some of my favourites. If youd like to see even more bizarre historical fashion items in the future, be sure to go and follow my alternate Instagram account where I post them @bizarrehistoricalfashion https://www.instagram.com/bizarrehistoricalfashion/ Thanks so much for watching and see you all in two weeks for another video! 🕯 Support my art on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vbirchwood ✨ Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/vbirchwood 🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood 🪡 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasibirchwood/ 📖 Business inquiries: sofie@helmtalentgroup.com The antiques in question: Cherry Socks: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/80763 Parakeet Bonnet: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/84639 Kid’s Three-Button Dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159482 Flower Patch Bonnet: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/84572 Tropical Parasol: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/104649 Gold Shoes: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156172 Hummingbird Earrings: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/185166 Newspaper Dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/80376 Mop Fascinator: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/100015 Giant Bustle Dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82880 Hashtag Dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/108195 Bug Hair Pin: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/117766 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/117765 Chess Board Dress: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/175610 Snail Bonnet: https://collections.lacma.org/node/228378 Other Sources: Victorian Bird Hats: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Woman%27s_Blue_Robin_Hood_Hat_With_Bird.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Women%27s_Small_Hat_with_Brown_Bird.jpg 1890s Bonnets Example: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evening_bonnet_MET_58.196.28_CP3.jpg Harvest Moon Flower Bed: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harvest-moon-more-friends-of-mineral-town-review/1900-6130264/ Flower Hats in the Victorian Era: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156530 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156289 Victorian Spring Garments: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156141 A.J. Cammeyer Store 1890s: https://www.kamentallarchitects.com/cammeyer 1920s Metallic Shoes: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Goudleren_pumps,_objectnr_66867-1-2.JPG https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evening_shoes_MET_1978.583.30ab_F.jpg Victorian Lady Vector: https://pixabay.com/vectors/victorian-woman-line-art-beauty-5319153/ Fancy Dress Party Examples: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plate_007 Fancy_dresses_described_(Ardern_Holt,_1887).jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plate_010 Fancy_dresses_described_(Ardern_Holt,_1887).jpg Mop Head Comparison: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mop_for_wet_or_dry_use,_longer_looped_yarn,_velcro_back,_60_cm.jpg Old 1860s Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lady_of_Naples Old_photo,_1860_by_Luigi_Reali.jpg Afternoon Tea Vector: https://pixabay.com/vectors/tea-set-fine-china-line-art-5130455/ Bug Dress and Jewellery: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/193392 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/16840 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fragment_(India),_19th_century_(CH_18318821).jpg Victorian Living Room: https://pixabay.com/photos/living-room-victorian-historic-581073/ Bug Vector: https://pixabay.com/vectors/beetle-insect-colorful-bug-animal-5818704/ Jet Jewellery: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/124281 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/5257 Snail Vector: https://pixabay.com/vectors/snail-mollusk-animal-line-art-5812987/ 1885 Bonnet Examples: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156746 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/113026 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/113042 #Skillshare #VictorianEra #HistoricalFashion$

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