How to Make an 18th Century Banyan (Robe) | Historical Menswear Gracie Patten 2021-07-01 | This gets a little complicated at times, so don't hesitate to ask a question!CoSy will last from August 19th to August 22nd of this year. Mark your calendars! There will be lots of excellent sewing and costuming content over the course of that weekend as well as some fun Instagram challenges. If you want to learn more about Costube Symposium (CoSy), for which I am making this video and hosting the #CoSySunday2021 Instagram challenge, you can look here: facebook.com/CoSy2021I'm still working on digitizing my cutting diagram, but it should be here in the coming days.Resources:Neal Hurst's Wrapping Gowns and Banyans Video (1) - youtu.be/FirncEBmE-8Neal Hurst's Wrapping Gowns and Banyans Video (2) - youtu.be/DrBVMT2dllA"Indian Textiles: Trade and Production" by Marika Sardar - metmuseum.org/toah/hd/intx/hd_intx.htmV&A Article on Indian textiles - http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/i/indian-textiles-introduction"The Making of a Global Commodity: Indian Cottons and European Trade, 1450-1850" by Giorgio Reillo (I skimmed this and while it's much broader than the scope of this video, it has a lot of useful information) - warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/people/staff_index/griello/riello_giorgio.pdfFitting & Proper by Sharon Ann Burnston (not sure that this one is available new anymore - if you're looking for a copy, try a used book website before you go to Amazon)My Pinterest board of 18th century banyans and wrapping gowns (I will continue to update this) - pinterest.com/gmcpatten/18th-century-banyanImage source from thumbnail: Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 5e Figure. "Robe de chambre." 1780. Print. http://www.mimicofmodes.com/2013/03/galerie-des-modes-31e-cahier-5e-figure.html.Music: "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven, "Far Behind" and "The Throne" by Silent Partner, "Impertinence" and "Sarabande" by Joel Cummins, and "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Grieg.Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=en0:00 Introduction, information about #CoSySunday2021, and context7:41 Sewing the body16:00 Sewing the hem17:59 Sewing the sleeves18:47 Reveal19:38 Outro
Lets Make Some Historical Christmas Gifts! | 18th Century Neckerchief and Necklace Tutorial Gracie Patten 2021-12-25 | Happy holidays! I hope this video brings you some joy as we bring 2021 to a close. I didn't have a space to mention this in this (rather hastily-made) video, but especially as the winter cold sets in, I encourage you to help out local mutual aid groups if you have the time or resources. They are often able to reach people in need the most quickly and effectively.Also of note, this was my first time editing a video with new software, and I edited it really quickly, so there may be some mistakes or places where the audio could be better! However, I think that the features I can now access with new software will mean better video quality going forward, so I'm pretty excited about that.Resources:Pinterest Board of necklace inspiration - https://pin.it/6WPcekvCheyney McKnight's Video on 18th century headwraps worn by Black women in North America - youtu.be/-BOa1aiLoncBurnley and Trowbridge, where I got my linen thread - burnleyandtrowbridge.comI found my beading materials at a craft store while visiting friends in Indiana, but you could find similar materials in any craft store or on Etsy. Look for glass beads, toggle clasps, and crimp beads!Image sources: 1. britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1870-0514-2764 (1769) 2. artuk.org/discover/artworks/free-west-indian-dominicans-246580 (c. 1770) 3. artuk.org/discover/artworks/west-indian-women-of-color-with-a-child-and-black-servant-246616 (c. 1780) 4. metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436692 (1796) 5. artuk.org/discover/artworks/lady-maria-hamilton-138680 (1802) 6. http://www.slaveryimages.org/s/slaveryimages/item/1499 (1844)Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" by Kevin MacLeod, and "Carol of the Bells" and "I Saw Three Ships" by AudionautixCopyright information:Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100189Artist: http://incompetech.comCarol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comI Saw Three Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comDance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270Artist: http://incompetech.com
Sewing a Basic Gathered Skirt WITH POCKETS Gracie Patten 2021-10-29 | A cottagecore (ish) gathered skirt - with pockets!Depending on the fabric you use and how you choose to style and decorate your skirt, this skirt could work for vintage and retro skirt silhouettes, historical skirts and petticoats, cosplay, or just an everyday contemporary garment. I wanted a work skirt with lots of swoosh, and that's definitely what I got. If you want to see some of the ways I've styled this skirt, check out my Instagram! I have been posting photos of the outfits I've put together that feature this skirt.As always, if anything is confusing, feel free to leave a comment and I will do my best to explain! My goal with this video is to make an easy-to-follow tutorial for someone new to garment sewing, but still something that would appeal to experienced sewists with unusual details (like those pockets). I hope I succeeded! If you make a skirt following this tutorial, please tag me on Instagram where I'm @graciesews.Resources:Burnley and Trowbridge, where I got the fabric for this project - burnleyandtrowbridge.comButton Hive, the Etsy shop where I found the buttons - etsy.com/shop/ButtonHiveWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Morning Dew," "Le Cygne," "Reverie," and "Soft Rain" by Julius H and "Pastorale" by Joel Cummins.
Sew a Linen Sundress With Me (just in time for autumn lol) | Tilly and the Buttons Seren Sundress Gracie Patten 2021-10-10 | Join me as I sew the "Seren" Sundress from Tilly and the Buttons! I don't usually sew from modern patterns (or at least from modern patterns that market themselves as contemporary), but I felt like this dress, though quite contemporary in style, also had some retro flair. As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have about the construction process or the techniques I used!Resources:The Tilly and the Buttons "Seren" Sundress pattern I used for this (I used the PDF pattern) - shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/collections/sewingpatterns/products/serenBurnley and Trowbridge, where I got the fabric for this project - burnleyandtrowbridge.comAddie Best Studios, who made the patch I attached to the pocket: addiebeststudio.comWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=en(Thank you to Oli for making the animation of altering a bodice pattern!)Music: "Theme for a One-Handed Piano Concerto" by Sir Cubworth, "Sailor's Song" by Joel Cummins, "Magnetic Dance" by Pariah Brothers, "Failed Rendez-Vous" by Alena Smirnova, and "Bach Cello Suite No. 1, G Major, Prelude" by Cooper Cannell.0:00 Intro0:52 Sewing the dress9:44 Project reveal10:46 Pattern review and final thoughts
How to Make an 18th Century Dressing Gown | Historical Robe/Loungewear Gracie Patten 2021-09-16 | This one falls into the "better late than never" category.Resources and notions:The dressing gown on which this one is based (psst: you can download fairly high resolution photos and zoom in if you want to examine how it is cut and constructed) - http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O85965/banyan-garthwaite-anna-mariaMy Pinterest board of dressing gown inspiration - https://pin.it/7dip8e3Banyan video (for more context on 18th century loungewear and about Costube Symposium) - youtu.be/FQqrU_I_z_AHistorical and vintage loungewear playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFx218U-sj1kAtFRwgAdlPYs5-BjkGS9dA playlist of all of the videos from Costube Symposium 2021 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3z00JFxdhfFWeTnhniEjLYLOF6SbXUmlIf you want to learn more about Costube Symposium (CoSy), for which I initially made this video and for which I hosted the #CoSySunday2021 Instagram challenge, you can look here - facebook.com/CoSy2021Thread - Britex Fabrics and Burnley and TrowbridgeFabric - Silk BaronStays - August Stays by Scroop Patterns, sewn by meMusic: "On Rainy Days (Piano)," "Summer (Piano)," and "Winter in the Woods (Piano)" by Zight and "Arrival in the village" by Maarten SchellekensWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=en
Making Mid-18th Century Stays With Historical Techniques | Sewing Gracie Patten 2021-08-20 | If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! As you can see, the process is fairly different from when I made stays last year. I hope that some of these tips will be helpful if you decide to make your own stays!Previous video on fitting 18th century stays: youtu.be/vB52GiDZ-ykA playlist of all of my videos on 18th century stays: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFx218U-sj1nxARQNZoq_EW2AJqRcDYKFDon't forget to check out the rest of the videos for Costube Symposium 2021! facebook.com/CoSy2021Here's the schedule for the rest of the events of the weekend: drive.google.com/file/d/1SbrOBOySTxgJsYMeG1H-SutjRHA4Ri6A/view?fbclid=IwAR0sxOf6bLvdDJWnATOlEgRT2LMTSKnq0GUR-P0-2gBpzavUaK72TZCEIOQResources:Burnley and Trowbridge, where I purchase most of my fabric, thread, and notions: burnleyandtrowbridge.comCostume Close-Up, which has a pattern of the original stays: bookshop.org/a/13854/9780896762268 (affiliate link)Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Variatio 14 a 2 Clav" by Kimiko Ishizaka, "Soft Piano Dramatic Modern Classical Composition" by Winking Fox Music, "The Lady of the Lake" and "Cliffs of Moher" by JuliusH.
Making Mid-18th Century Stays With Historical Techniques | Patterning and Fitting Gracie Patten 2021-08-19 | If you have any questions about fitting 18th century stays, please leave a question, and come back tomorrow for a video about sewing these stays!Subsequent video on sewing these stays: youtu.be/7_ECuodO1IMA playlist of all of my videos on 18th century stays: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFx218U-sj1nxARQNZoq_EW2AJqRcDYKFDon't forget to check out the rest of the videos for Costube Symposium 2021! facebook.com/CoSy2021Here's the schedule for the rest of the events of the weekend: drive.google.com/file/d/1SbrOBOySTxgJsYMeG1H-SutjRHA4Ri6A/view?fbclid=IwAR0sxOf6bLvdDJWnATOlEgRT2LMTSKnq0GUR-P0-2gBpzavUaK72TZCEIOQYou can also look at the hashtag #CoSy2021 for more videos.Resources:Burnley and Trowbridge, where I purchase most of my fabric, thread, and notions: burnleyandtrowbridge.comCostume Close-Up, which has a pattern of the original stays: bookshop.org/a/13854/9780896762268 (affiliate link)Image sources in order of appearance:Stays, c. 1730-1750, linen and cane, National Museum of Scotland, nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/collection-search-results/stays/353008 (thumbnail image)Paul Sandby, Two Girls Carrying a Basket, undated, graphite and watercolor gouache, Wikimedia Commons, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paul_Sandby_-_Two_Girls_Carrying_a_Basket_-_Google_Art_Project.jpgArthur Devis, Portrait of Lady Juliana Penn, 1752, oil on canvas, Philadelphia Museum of Art, philamuseum.org/collection/object/99954Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Bouree," "Pastorale," "Sailor's Song," and "Sonatina No. 2 in F Major Allegro" by Joel Cummins
ALL of My Vintage and Modern Sewing Patterns | 1940s, 1950s, Retro, and Contemporary Gracie Patten 2021-06-18 | Remember folks, vintage style NOT vintage values. If you have used any of these patterns or have plans to use any of them, I'd love to hear, so please leave a comment!Easily accessible patterns mentioned in this video (I'm not going to link these because there are a lot, but they should be pretty easily searchable with the names and pattern numbers where applicable):Wearing History WWII Homefront OverallsWearing History 1940s Sailor Girl PlaysuitWearing History WWII Air Raid Suit or CoverallAll Well Box TopTilly and the Buttons Seren SundressTilly and the Buttons Françoise DressSew Over It 1940s Tea DressSimplicity 8510 (1930s undergarments)Simplicity 8506 (1930s interchangeable sleeves)Simplicity 8247 (1930s dress and bolero)Simplicity 8504 (1930s dress)Simplicity 8248 (1930s puffed sleeve dress)Simplicity 8686 (1940s puffed sleeve dress)Simplicity 8249 (1940s evening dress)Simplicity 8050 (1940s button down dress or "James Bond dress")Simplicity 1590 (1940s tie-back blouse)Simplicity 8461 (1940s suit set)Simplicity 8242 (1940s suit set with short and long sleeve options)Simplicity 8462 (1940s blouse, skirt, and bolero set)Simplicity 8232 (1940s apron)Simplicity 8463 (1940s dress set)Simplicity 8447 (1940s blouse, pants, and overalls)Simplicity 8243 (1940s blouse, pants, and vest)Simplicity 8130 (1950s tank tops and halter tops)Simplicity 8139 (1950s swim dress)Simplicity 8486 (1930s vintage inspired Snow White costume)Simplicity 8196 (DC Comics Bombshells Wonder Woman cosplay)Simplicity 8365 (fascinator, bolero, and other "finishing touches," whatever that means)Simplicity 8735 (modern wrap dress)Simplicity 8691 (sweetheart neckline dress with capped sleeves)Simplicity 1328 (men's jacket pattern)McCall's 7259 (1927 coat)McCall's 7153 (1933 dress)McCall's 7433 (1943 button down dress)McCall's 6956 (easy halter dress)Butterick 6433 (1920s ish aviator suit with jodhpurs)Butterick 6282 (1941 button down dress)Butterick 6485 (1944 dress)Butterick 5209 (1947 V-neck dress)Butterick 6018 (1952 dress with a full skirt)Butterick 5813 (1956 sheathe dress with optional full skirt)Butterick 5748 (1960 dress with a circle skirt)Butterick 5824 (retro coat pattern by Gertie)Butterick 6352 (retro dirndl pattern by Gertie)Butterick 6322 (retro dirndl-inspired pattern by Gertie, kind of cottagecore)Vogue 9255 (1960 swimsuit set)Reprinted vintage patterns (linked because they may otherwise be able to find):1940s dress from My Vintage Wish: etsy.com/listing/580283247/1940s-wartime-preppy-style-afternoonTwo-piece swimsuit from My Vintage Wish: etsy.com/listing/387034010/1940s-pin-up-swimsuit-skirt-and-bolero1940s puff-sleeved blouse from My Vintage Wish: etsy.com/listing/292347977/1940s-bow-blouse-vintage-french-pattern1940 fitted jacket by EvaDress: evadress-patterns.myshopify.com/products/1940-fitted-jacket-c40-12841940s swimsuit and shorts/romper from Lady Marlowe Patterns: etsy.com/listing/218475439/40s-1940s-pick-your-size-bust-32-34-361940s swimsuit and skirt from Lady Marlowe Patterns: this is no longer available, but if it becomes available again, I will link itOriginal vintage patterns (these may be hard to find, and there isn't a good way to link them - you may try the Vintage Pattern Wiki):Simplicity 3384 (1940s pleated dress with sweetheart neckline)The Oregonian 1775 (1940s mail order shirtdress)Advance Pattern 4012 (1940s skating dress)McCall 7919 (1940s square dancing dress)Hollywood Pattern 1473 (1940s slip)Butterick 3376 (1940s pajamas)Hollywood Patterns 1938 (1940s dress)Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "King Porter Stomp" by Joel Cummins and "Just Gone" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.
Chatting About ALL of My Historical Sewing Patterns | 18th Century, Victorian, 1910s, Corsets, Stays Gracie Patten 2021-06-13 | Wow, that was a lot of patterns! Let me know in the comments if you've ever used any of these patterns, and if so, if you liked them!Patterns mentioned in this video (I'm not going to link these because there are a lot, but they should be pretty easily searchable with the names and pattern numbers where applicable):JP Ryan 1770s Riding HabitJP Ryan 18th century Habit ShirtPictorial Review 6204 (tracing of an original pattern, so this one may be difficult to find)Black Snail Patterns Victorian Smoking JacketMcCall's 7732 (Angela Clayton's 1890s walking suit)McCall's 7763 (Angela Clayton's Renaissance-inspired gown)McCall's 5132 (mid-19th century jacket and skirt)Simplicity 8578 (American Duchess sacque back gown)Simplicity 8579 (American Duchess stays, shift, and pocket hoops)Simplicity 8162 (American Duchess Outlander-inspired stays, shift, and bum roll)Butterick 4254 (corsets and stays)Butterick 6400 (1880s-ish bodices)Butterick 6108 (suit pattern reprinted from a 1912 original)Butterick 6337 (1910s suit)Butterick 6397 (1910s hats)Larkin and Smith 18th Century English GownTruly Victorian 105 Combination UnderwearCountry Wives Beribboned Caps, 1780-1810Redthreaded 1860s Gored CorsetFolkwear Walking SkirtLaughing Moon Mercantile # 114 Ladies' Round DressesKannick's Korner Woman's and Girl's Caps: Everyday Headwear 1740-1820Smoke and Fire Patterns Revolutionary War VestWearing History c. 1917 Combination Underwear and ChemiseWearing History 1910s Camisole or Corset CoverWearing History Elsie - WWI Era BlouseScroop Rilla CorsetScroop Augusta StaysScroop Amalia JacketWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Morning Dew" by Julius H and "Rosin The Bow" by Capewest.
Making a 1940s Swimsuit From a Vintage Sewing Pattern | Retro Swimwear Gracie Patten 2021-06-04 | Don't forget to check out the other videos in the #VintagePoolParty series! You can watch videos on everything from 1950s one-piece swimsuits to a Victorian swimming corset. Here's the link: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4eI4rVCFtsCgYhN35NOMilHApZ_fqCsIf you have any questions about the construction of this swimsuit, leave a comment! Additionally, I'm building up somewhat of a collection of retro swimsuits (they're some of my favorite things to make), so if you'd like a video showing off different styles of retro swimsuit, let me know. Resources:The reprinted 1940s sewing pattern I used - etsy.com/listing/218475439/40s-1940s-pick-your-size-bust-32-34-36Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "The Joint is Jumpin," "King Porter Stomp," and "Billy Goat Stomp" by Joel Cummins, and "Ragtime Dance" and "Pine Apple Rag" by Scott Joplin.
Tips to Help You to Hand Sew Faster | Ft. Hand Sewing an 18th Century Petticoat Gracie Patten 2021-05-28 | Hopefully, some of these tips will be helpful to those exploring historical sewing, mending, and other kinds of hand sewing! As you sew more, your sewing will become faster, and as you make similar items multiple times (such as multiple petticoats), your skills and speed will improve with each new garment. If you have any questions, please leave a comment.For those of you who might be wondering, here is the breakdown of the time it took me to make the linen dimity petticoat:45 minutes - side seams45 minutes - hemming pocket slits20 minutes - finger pressing the hem (because linen holds a fold really well, I did this in place of basting)120 minutes - hemming140 minutes - pleating and waistband (this took longer than it should have because I had to piece the linen tape for my waist ties as my tape was too short)35 minutes - miscellaneous ironingTotal: 6 hours and 45 minutesResources:Most of my fabric and notions for these petticoats - burnleyandtrowbridge.comThe pink wool stays I'm wearing in the last clips were made by me, and there are two videos about their construction - 1: youtu.be/h5h5MobaylI and 2: youtu.be/vcE5nNiscMcThe lappet cap I'm wearing in the last clips was made with the Mrs. Sandby pattern by Good Wives Linen - etsy.com/listing/999856868/mrs-sandby-18th-century-lappet-cap?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1For a more detailed tutorial on how to make an 18th century petticoat, Burnley and Trowbridge has an excellent tutorial - youtu.be/-p8ZB1Da4xoWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms" and "Colonel" by Zachariah Hickman.
Get to Know Me | Q&A Gracie Patten 2021-05-15 | If you have any questions that I didn't answer here, feel free to ask them in the comments!Here's the playlist of other #Costube21Questions videos so you can get to know other costume creators: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHTMZeRptO2VD-XZCCP9PZJn8v_X0E4SHere's the Facebook page on Costume Symposium (CoSy for short) where you will find updates about the event: facebook.com/CoSy2021I will be sharing about the videos and other content I will be creating for CoSy soon, so keep an eye out for that!Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Sonatina No. 2 in F Major" by Joel Cummins and "Dance for Wind Trio" by Sir Cubworth.
I Trimmed a Regency Bonnet Like Lizzy Bennet | How to Make a Bonnet for All Your Jane Austen Dreams Gracie Patten 2021-05-01 | Don't forget to check out the JaneCon lineup here: bookhoarding.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/virtual-jane-con-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3vfjOMiRQVYsdbfc4BOD3JXSGjUZVuEipuZzg1960GEpyUwgMHIudusnk#VirtualJaneCon playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwGZNvZFhh66CjTAN0l0ntVV4ldLrJXQResources:My Pinterest board with my inspiration images for this project - https://pin.it/4iXYlMYBurnley and Trowbridge, where I purchased my thread and linen tape - burnleyandtrowbridge.comThe Etsy store where I purchased my ribbon - etsy.com/shop/ShyMyrtle?ref=yr_purchasesThe Etsy store where I purchased my paper flowers - etsy.com/shop/ThoseDaysThe American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty, which has excellent tutorials for more types of trim - bookshop.org/a/13854/9781624147869 (affiliate link)Straw bonnets:Virgil's Fine Goods (where I purchased my bonnet) - virgilsfinegoods.com/collections/millineryIf you search "regency straw bonnet" on Etsy, there are lots of good options! Please leave a comment if you have any shops that you recommend.The Pride and Prejudice quote at the beginning of the video is from the first paragraph of chapter two.Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Sonatina No. 7 in F Major Allegro" by Joel Cummins, "Little Prelude and Fugue" and "Theme for a One Handed Piano Concerto" by Sir Cubworth, and "Soft Rain" by JuliusH.
I Wore 18th Century Stays (Corset) for a Week! | Ft. Roller Skating in Stays Gracie Patten 2021-03-11 | 18th century stays are not torture devices, as it turns out! Who knew?! As always, questions in the comments are welcome.If you want to see more videos about what you can do in corsets and stays, check out the #corsetryinmotion tag or this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWND-SBaU-V_NGtJIzGmPVcxa3iAyfXk-Thanks to Oli for filming the roller skating clips, as well as animating the images as they appear on the screen, which is far outside of my skill set.Want to learn more about the stays mentioned in this video? Here is all the relevant information!Green wool stays: 1 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-why 2 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-an-update 3 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2020/03/29/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-complete-worn-loved Pink wool stays (videos!): 1 - youtu.be/h5h5MobaylI 2 - youtu.be/vcE5nNiscMc Red wool stays: there's no blog post or video about these stays, but there are lots of construction photos on my Instagram. The pattern I used can be viewed here: scrooppatterns.com/products/augusta-stays-1775-1789Image sources (in order of appearance, top to bottom if there are two images on the screen): 1. Flack & Lea Stay Makers, 1785, paper, British Museum, London, britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_D-2-3745. 2. Girl Shelling Peas, published by Robert Sayer, 1787, paper, Yale University Library https://findit.library.yale.edu/catalog/digcoll:550221. 3. Unknown artist, Portrait of a Lady Holding an Orange Blossom, mid-18th century, oil on canvas, Art Gallery of Ontario, ago.ca/collection/portrait-of-a-lady-holding-an-orange-blossom. 4. 18th century stays, https://pin.it/2CvlB73. 5. Cottage Beauty, published by Sayer and Bennet, 1781, paper, British Museum, London, britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_2010-7081-914.Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Butterflies in Love," "Summer Symphony Ball," and "Party Waltz" by Sir Cubworth, "Bike Sharing to Paradise" by Dan Bodan, and "Russian Dance" by Joey Pecoraro
The Woods: A Short Film Gracie Patten 2021-03-04 | This is a little different from my usual fare here on this channel, but I thought y'all might be interested in this short film Oli made for class. He did the filming, editing, makeup, and ears, and the costuming was me!Let me know if you'd be interested in a tutorial for the dress I'm wearing in this video. It's a fun style for costumes, dress-up, renaissance fairs, and the like!Resources:Cloak - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/an-18th-century-short-cloak-constructionDress - graciesews.wordpress.com/2017/09/03/renaissance-faire-2017-kirtleShirt - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/an-18th-century-mens-shirtWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Argonne" by Zachariah Hickman and "Leoforos Alexandras" by Dan Bodan
Getting Dressed for Snowy Weather in the 18th Century Gracie Patten 2021-02-18 | This ensemble is intended to portray a British or British North American working class or middling persona in the late 1760s or 1770s. Obviously, winter wear and fashion generally in the 18th century differed vastly by region, culture, and position in society. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions, and I will do my best to answer them or refer you to other resources that might have an answer.Also, wearing this gown made me realize that it's time to update it to fit better and to reflect my current skill level. Let me know if you'd be interested in a video about remodeling and refitting that gown!Resources:Most of my fabric and notions for these garments, as well as all three neckerchiefs - burnleyandtrowbridge.comBurnley and Trowbridge also has a great sew-along series, which describes how to make many of the garments I'm wearing in this video - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyjJVmKWu_rYMBtTj4a7xX0w19VR2fRhA blog post about making the green dress I'm wearing - graciesews.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/a-green-wool-english-gownA blog post about making the bonnet I'm wearing - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/07/21/a-1790s-silk-bonnetBlog posts about my green wool stays:1 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-why2 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-an-update3 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2020/03/29/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-complete-worn-lovedWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Enchanted Valley" and "Heartwarming" by Kevin MacLeod, "Fugue Lullaby" by Sir Cubworth, and "White River" by Aakash Gandhi
I Made a Victorian Smoking Jacket! Venturing into a New Era Gracie Patten 2021-02-04 | This was…a process, but I got to use up lots of material I had on hand, and I'm quite pleased with the final product! Let me know if you have any questions.Resources:Smoking jacket pattern - etsy.com/listing/273725908/mens-smoking-jacket-and-fez-about-1900Cotton velveteen - renaissancefabrics.net/product-category/cotton/cotton-velvet-velveteenSilk velvet - etsy.com/shop/silkfabric?section_id=5483455Linen interlining - burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/linen-white-naturals-neutrals/products/6742-natural-light-weight-linenCotton/linen tape - renaissancefabrics.net/product/natural-linen-cotton-tape-18mm-2Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"The Day I Met Her" by Esther Abrami, "Ode to Joy" by Cooper Cannell, "Unrequited" and "The Closing of Summer" by Asher Fulero, and "Two Seasons" by Dan Bodan
Making a Warm Winter Skirt for Cold Weather Gracie Patten 2021-01-21 | A winter skirt, for those who get cold legs but don't want to wear trousers. If you make a similar skirt based on this video, I'd love to see it! Please tag me (@graciesews) if you post a photo on Instagram. Resources:Gertie Sews Vintage Casual by Gretchen Hirsch, which was the source of the base of my pattern: bookshop.org/a/13854/9781617690747 (affiliate link)Cody's Kits on Etsy, where I got this wool (highly recommended for high quality wool at affordable prices): etsy.com/shop/CodysKitsThe other materials for this project were things I had on hand.Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Renaissance Castle" by Doug Maxwell, "Allemande" by Wahneta Meixsell, "Russian Dance" by Joey Pecoraro
Historical Seamstress Reviews the Costumes in A Portrait of a Lady on Fire: How Accurate Are They? Gracie Patten 2021-01-09 | I wasn't able to cover every costume in the film in this video, so if you watched it and noted something strange that I didn't mention, that doesn't mean I didn't see it! Please leave a comment if you have questions about the costumes or thoughts on the film.Resources:Article in which the costume designer is quoted - vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-costumesPrinted cotton cloak from the Kyoto Fashion Institute - kci.or.jp/en/archives/digital_archives/1780s_1790s/KCI_041The Chocolate Girl by Jean-Etienne Liotard - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chocolate_Girl#/media/File:Jean-Etienne_Liotard_-_The_Chocolate_Girl_-_Google_Art_Project.jpgA City Shower by Edward Penny - collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/object/102640.htmlWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Waltz in Low Light" by Nat Keefe and Hot Buttered Rum, "No. 1 a Minor Waltz" by Esther Abrami, and "Sonatina No. 2 in F Major" Rondo by Joel Cummins
I Made a Medieval Santa Hat | Sewing a Medieval Hood Gracie Patten 2020-12-24 | Happy holidays!If you want to watch other holiday-themed "Costube" videos, there's a playlist! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnd2s_Spee2XF-FLhhQba9L. You can also look at the tag #homefortheholidays2020.Resources:Fabric, thread, and some notions used in this project - burnleyandtrowbridge.comThe Medieval Tailor's Assistant by Sarah Thursfield, a useful book for all things medieval and one of the main sources for this project - bookshop.org/a/13854/9780896762954 (affiliate link)Textiles and Clothing 1150-1450 by Elisabeth Crowfoot, Frances Pritchard, and Kay Staniland, another source I referenced when making this hood and full of detailed descriptions of extant garments and textiles - bookshop.org/a/13854/9781843832393 (affiliate link)The Pinterest board I created with images of hoods from the period as well as several nice modern reproductions - https://pin.it/1L1yr3BMorgan Donner's video about making a medieval hood of a slightly different style, which I found useful when making mine: youtu.be/rGsroBIGxD4A great tutorial on hand-worked buttonholes by Bernadette Banner: youtu.be/W6QNtQ9kReMWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepattenMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Jingle Bells 7," "Deck the Halls," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and "Jingle Bells" by Kevin MacLeod, "Christmas Village" by Aaron Kenny, "Canon and Variation" by Twin Musicom, and "Carol of the Bells" by Audionautix. Music Copyright Information (in order of appearance in video):Jingle Bells 7 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://incompetech.comCanon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgCarol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comDeck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263Artist: http://incompetech.comJesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100189Artist: http://incompetech.comJingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187Artist: http://incompetech.com
Sewing an A-Line Skirt (No Zipper Required!) Gracie Patten 2020-12-17 | Psst it has pockets!Resources:Gertie Sews Vintage Casual by Gretchen Hirsch, which was the source of the base of my pattern: bookshop.org/a/13854/9781617690747 (affiliate link)The materials for this project were all things I had on hand.Tutorial for making the green blouse I wear in the "look book:" youtu.be/61-0-lry3QYThe sweater I'm wearing was knit with the Fabel Knitwear Juniper Jacket pattern, which can be found here: fabelknitwear.com/juniper-jacketWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "English Country Garden" by Aaron Kenney, "Hopeful Freedom" by Asher Fulero, and "Pastorale" by Joel Cummins
Hand Sewing 18th Century Stays, Part 3 - Lining Gracie Patten 2020-12-10 | There are two videos about making these stays! You can view them here!1 - youtu.be/h5h5MobaylI2 - youtu.be/vcE5nNiscMcThank you to Oli for helping film parts of this video!Resources:Thread and fabric source - burnleyandtrowbridge.comWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Theme for a One-Handed Piano Concerto" and "Butterflies in Love" by Sir Cubworth"Bach Cello Suite No. 1, G Major, Prelude" by Cooper Cannell
Sew a Piratey 18th Century Petticoat With Me | Historical Pirate Costume, Part 1 Gracie Patten 2020-10-15 | This is the first part of several videos making a historically-inspired pirate costume! Keep an eye out for the next video, either next Thursday or the following.Resources:Striped linen - wmboothdraper.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_15_18&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=c3368ee6fbb7ef6d061cfc5a66634c96Black cotton tape - pacificfabrics.comThread and other notions - burnleyandtrowbridge.comIf you're looking for a more in-depth tutorial on making an 18th century petticoat, I recommend Burnley and Trowbridge's video series:1 - youtu.be/-p8ZB1Da4xo2 - youtu.be/04WlZtos0NM3 - youtu.be/4EQepD2krq8Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Deluge," "While Looking Up," and "Mountains" by Cellophane Sam"Drunken Sailor" by Cooper Cannell
Hand Sewing a 1770s Cotton Jacket Gracie Patten 2020-10-01 | Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions about the process of constructing this jacket!Resources:Burnley and Trowbridge, where I purchase most of my thread and notions: burnleyandtrowbridge.comWilliam Booth Draper, where I purchased the striped linen lining: wmboothdraper.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_15_18&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=c3368ee6fbb7ef6d061cfc5a66634c96Costume Close-Up, which has a gridded pattern of the original jacket: bookshop.org/a/13854/9780896762268 (affiliate link)The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking, where you can find instructions for various stitches and techniques, including the edge stitch: americanduchess.com/collections/books-and-patterns/products/american-duchess-guideThe jacket on which this project based: emuseum.history.org/objects/17976/jacketThe brown printed cotton fabric was purchased at Colonial Williamsburg a few years ago, so I'm unsure if they still sell it!Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "The Closing of Summer," "Web Weaver's Dance," "Unknown Longing," and "Dream of the Ancestor" by Asher Fulero
Making a 1940s Blouse - A Tutorial of Sorts Gracie Patten 2020-09-17 | Let me know if you have any questions! If you make a blouse after watching this video, I'd love to see it! Please tag me on Instagram where I'm @graciesews.This is the first video that I filmed and edited entirely myself (though Oli helped advise on color correcting, and they made the thumbnail). I definitely have a lot to learn, but overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.Resources:Linen fabric - burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/linen-solidsButtons - etsy.com/listing/790465030/vintage-iridescent-glass-buttons-auroraWaistband lining fabric - etsy.com/shop/PiperParkSimplicity 8447 - simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/sportswear/simplicity-pattern-8447-misses-vintage-pants-overalls-and-blouses (buy this from a local fabric store if you can!)Useful buttonhole tutorial: youtu.be/W6QNtQ9kReMThe cow print in the background of the shots of the shirt being worn is by Addie Best Studios. You can find her beautiful work here: addiebeststudio.comWant to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Bittersweet Waltz" by Sir Cubworth"C Major Prelude" by Bach"No.4 Piano Journey" by Esther Abrami"Clouds" by Huma-Huma
Getting Dressed in 1918: Womans Land Army of America Farmerette Gracie Patten 2020-09-10 | You can learn more about this project and about the farmerettes of the Woman's Land Army of America here: youtu.be/cyB8tY9hqtAHere are the patterns I used for the garments shown in this video: Envelope chemise - http://wearinghistory.clothing/circa-1917-combination-underwear-chemise-pattern/ Corset - scrooppatterns.com/products/rilla-corset-1913-1921 Corset cover - http://wearinghistory.clothing/1910s-camisole-or-corset-cover-pattern/ Blouse - http://wearinghistory.clothing/elsie-1910s-wwi-era-blouse-pattern/ Overalls - self-drafted (there will eventually be a video about making this style of overalls though!) You can learn more about the construction of the blouse here: youtu.be/XGtdRrwLrMMNotes: 1. Johnston-Hewitt Studio. Beals Photo. "Girl Laborers on Small Farms at $2 a Day: Land Army of America Starts its Spring Drive, Centralizing the Work which Proved Successful Last Year Under the Direction of Scattered Agencies." New York Times (1857-1922), Feb 03, 1918. https://proxy.wm.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy.wm.edu/docview/100040295?accountid=15053. 2. Edith Diehl, Report: Wellesley College Training Camp: An Experiment Station for the Woman's Land Army of America, Inc., (1918), 24, http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/ref/collection/WWIPamp/id/4807. 3. "Fashion Hint," The Charlotte News, April 27, 1918, newspapers.com/clip/3230341/april-1918-farmerette-fashions/. 4. "Hard on Mousie: 'Womanalls' Defeat Rodents' Natural Inquisitiveness," The Wilmington Morning Star, June 25, 1917, newspapers.com/clip/3229997/womannalls-versus-wearing-skirts-in/. 5. Julia Rogers, “The Maryland Woman’s Land Army,” City and State (May 1919): 6, books.google.com/books?id=sZhHAQAAIAAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&dq=farmerette&pg=PA16-IA38#v=onepage&q=farmerette&f=false. 6. Elaine F. Weiss, Fruits of Victory: The Woman’s Land Army of America in the Great War (Nebraska: Potomac Books, 2008), 124.Thank you to Oli Beeby for their help in filming and editing this video. You can find their work on Instagram here: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enYou can find more of my work here: My blog: graciesews.wordpress.com My Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=en Music:"Poupée Valsante" by Maude Powell"I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside" by John H Glover Kind
Sewing a 1910s Mannish Blouse for a WLAA Farmerette Uniform Gracie Patten 2020-09-03 | I forgot to mention this in the video, but the base pattern that I altered for this blouse is the "Elsie Blouse" pattern from Wearing History, an original WWI-era pattern that has been digitized. Here is the link: http://wearinghistory.clothing/elsie-1910s-wwi-era-blouse-pattern/You can learn more about the farmerettes here: youtu.be/cyB8tY9hqtAYou can see the final result of this project here: youtu.be/U5x0capTQO8The sewing manual that I used is indeed called Clothing for Women, but it was published in 1916, not 1917. The instructions for the "mannish blouse" are on page 207 and the citation is as follows: Baldt, Laura Irene. Edited by Benjamin R. Andrews. Clothing for Women: Selection, Design and Construction. Philadelphia: Lippincott's Home Manuals, 1916. archive.org/details/clothingforwomen00bald/mode/2up. The Smithsonian blouse I mentioned can be found here: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_435637Notes: 1. Johnston-Hewitt Studio. Beals Photo. "Girl Laborers on Small Farms at $2 a Day: Land Army of America Starts its Spring Drive, Centralizing the Work which Proved Successful Last Year Under the Direction of Scattered Agencies." New York Times (1857-1922), Feb 03, 1918. https://proxy.wm.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy.wm.edu/docview/100040295?accountid=15053. 2. Edith Diehl, Report: Wellesley College Training Camp: An Experiment Station for the Woman's Land Army of America, Inc., (1918), 24, http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/ref/collection/WWIPamp/id/4807. 3. "Fashion Hint," The Charlotte News, April 27, 1918, newspapers.com/clip/3230341/april-1918-farmerette-fashions/. 4. Brown & Dawson, Women Farmers, 1918, photograph, National Archives, Washington, D.C., catalog.archives.gov/id/45564894. 5. Central News Photo Series, Girl Farmers Dexterous at All Jobs, July 18, 1918, photograph, National Archives, Washington, D.C., catalog.archives.gov/id/45564878.Thank you to Oli Beeby for their help in filming parts of this video. You can find their work on Instagram here: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enYou can find more of my work here: My blog: graciesews.wordpress.com My Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enMusic:"April Showers" by Eddie Elkins' Orchestra
Whats a Farmerette? A Brief Overview of the WWI-Era Womans Land Army of America Gracie Patten 2020-08-27 | Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or would like something to be clarified. I'd also love to know if you liked this more academic style of video, and if you'd like to see more videos of a similar nature!The next two videos about this project are linked below:Making the blouse: youtu.be/o3Zgo0XxC8sGetting dressed in the completed uniform: youtu.be/U5x0capTQO8My footnotes and images sources are linked in the following PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1I_AhzFEZn5E9G2-R0nmFRFjBLzmK87ej/view?usp=sharingThank you to Oli Beeby for their help in filming and editing this video. You can find their work on Instagram here: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enYou can find more of my work here: My blog: graciesews.wordpress.com My Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=en Music: "How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree?)" by Sam Lewis and Joe Young"The Ameer" by the Victor Herbert Orchestra
60 Years of Stays: Trying on All My 18th Century Stays, 1740-1800 Gracie Patten 2020-08-20 | Because I usually research and portray mainly French and Anglo/American personas in this period, my stays are all in that vein. However, there are lots of regional differences in stays, in places where they were worn. This video also does not try to be a comprehensive video about the history of stays, but if you have any questions, let me know in the comments.Want to learn more about the stays mentioned in this video? Here is all the relevant information!Green wool stays: 1 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-why 2 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-an-update 3 - graciesews.wordpress.com/2020/03/29/hand-sewn-stays-from-costume-close-up-complete-worn-loved Pink wool stays (videos!): 1 - youtu.be/h5h5MobaylI 2 - youtu.be/vcE5nNiscMc Red wool stays: there's no blog post or video about these stays, but there are lots of construction photos on my Instagram. The pattern I used can be viewed here: scrooppatterns.com/products/augusta-stays-1775-1789 White linen stays: graciesews.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/a-new-era-1790s-stays-and-petticoatImage credits (in order of appearance, and left to right when two images appear at once): 1. Paul Sandby, A Lady Carrying a Kettle, c. 1755-1770, chalk and watercolor, Royal Collection Trust, rct.uk/collection/914389/a-lady-carrying-a-kettle. 2. Paul Sandby, A Lady Reading, c. 1760-1770, pen and ink and watercolor, Royal Collection Trust, rct.uk/collection/search#/175/collection/914427/a-girl-reading. 3. Henry Robert Morland, A Lady's Maid Soaping Linen, c. 1765-1782, oil on canvas, Tate Museum, London, tate.org.uk/art/artworks/morland-a-ladys-maid-soaping-linen-n01402. 4. John Singleton Copley, Dorothy Quincy (Mrs. John Hancock), 1772, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, collections.mfa.org/objects/34208. 5. P. LeClerc and P. LeBeau, Cuisiniere nouvellement arrivée de Province…, 1778, hand-colored engraving on laid paper, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, collections.mfa.org/objects/312585. 6. Flack & Lea Stay Makers, 1785, paper, British Museum, London, britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_D-2-3745. 7. F.L.J. Watteau and N. Dupin, La Virtuose sensible en robe à l'Anglaise…, 1784, hand-colored engraving on laid paper, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, collections.mfa.org/objects/352895. 8. Published by P. de la Mésangère, Bonnet Toquet…, 1799, engraving on paper, Rijksmusuem, Amsterdam, https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-P-2009-1373.Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Sunrise," "Peaceful," and "Breeze" by Yakov Golman
Making an 18th Century Pincushion: Ultimate Beginner Historical Sewing Project Gracie Patten 2020-08-13 | I hope this video was helpful! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. I'd also love to hear if you'd like to see more videos like this one. I was thinking it could be fun to make a similar style video about making a Regency-era chemisette or a neck ruffle for an 18th century gown.Materials used: Orange wool fabric Linen tape (one quarter inch wide) Needles Linen thread Beeswax (for coating the linen thread) Scissors Paper pattern Pins Thimble Scraps of fabric for stuffing Chalk Cup of tea or beverage of your choiceBurnley and Trowbridge has some good tutorials of the running stitch and backstitch that I mentioned in this video. You can find them here: Running stitch - youtube.com/watch?v=Ms_JB4TeNYY Back stitch - youtube.com/watch?v=l61Rxoap7S4 Want to support this channel? You can do so here: ko-fi.com/graciepatten My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Associations" by Podington Bear"Valse" and "River" by Yakov Golman
I Made (and Went Swimming in) a 1940s Swim Suit Gracie Patten 2020-08-06 | Let me know if you have any questions!A note - this video was filmed before my state issued a mask order, and when not on camera, I wore a mask. Additionally, we were outside and at least 20 feet away from other people at the beach. Stay safe everyone!There is also a playlist of other vintage/retro swimwear content called #vintagepoolparty, which you can check out here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4eI4rVCFtsCgYhN35NOMilHApZ_fqCsEtsy listing for the pattern I used: etsy.com/listing/387034010/1940s-pin-up-swimsuit-skirt-and-bolero?ref=shop_home_active_22&pro=1Image credits: Sewing pattern: from the Etsy listing, see above 1941 swim suit: vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-bathing-suits Bikini, 1946: washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/07/05/a-scandalous-two-piece-history-of-the-bikini Further reading: metmuseum.org/toah/hd/biki/hd_biki.htmMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Snake Rag" and "Just Gone" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band
Hand Sewing 18th Century Stays, Part 2 Gracie Patten 2020-07-31 | Adventures in stay making continue! You can see part 1 here: youtu.be/h5h5MobaylIStays and Corsets by Mandy Barrington: taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315779867Patterns of Fashion 5 by Janet Arnold, Jenny Tiramani, and Luca Costigliolo, with Sébastien Passot, Armelle Lucas, and Johannes Pietsch: shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product/patterns-of-fashion-5-the-content-cut-construction-and-context-of-bodies-stays-hoops-and-rumps-c-1595-1795Material sources:Linen fabric, tape, and thread: burnleyandtrowbridge.comReed caning: wmboothdraper.comThe wool fashion fabric was gifted to me, so I don't have a source for that fabric.Gum tragacanth: etsy.com/listing/546938897/gum-tragacanth-powder-natural-dyeMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Waxwing" and "Yellow-Rumped Warbler" by Chad Crouch
Hand Sewing 18th Century Stays, Part 1 Gracie Patten 2020-07-30 | I hope you found this video useful! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.Part 2 can be viewed here: youtu.be/vcE5nNiscMcStays and Corsets by Mandy Barrington: bookshop.org/a/13854/9781138018235 (affiliate link)Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh (the original source of the pattern in Stays and Corsets): bookshop.org/a/13854/9781138665668 (affiliate link)Material sources:Linen fabric, tape, and thread: burnleyandtrowbridge.comReed caning: wmboothdraper.comThe wool fashion fabric was gifted to me, so I don't have a source for that fabric.My blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic: "Osprey" and "Great Blue Heron" by Chad Crouch
A Tour of My (Historical) Sewing Box Gracie Patten 2020-07-09 | A little tour of my sewing box for those who are interested! I use this for every hand sewing project I do - all of my historical projects, as well as mending and finishing on vintage/modern projects. Let me know if you have any questions!Burnley and Trowbridge, where many of these notions were purchased: burnleyandtrowbridge.comMy blog: graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=enMusic:"Golden Hour" by Podington Bear
A Walk in the Woods Gracie Patten 2020-05-28 | Let me know if you'd like to see more videos like this that show off a specific ensemble. This one was fun to film! If you'd like to learn more about the construction of my yellow gown, check out this blog post: graciesews.wordpress.com/2020/05/25/a-girl-gathering-filberts-making-a-yellow-wool-italian-gown My blog (where you can find some in-depth information on the construction of my gowns): graciesews.wordpress.com My Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=en Music:"Across the River" by Podington Bear
An Introduction to the Channel Gracie Patten 2020-05-25 | Thanks for stopping by!--------My blog (where you can find some in-depth information on the construction of my gowns): graciesews.wordpress.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/graciesews/?hl=enOli's Instagram: instagram.com/paleooli/?hl=en Music:"Bumble" by Podington Bear
