Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Complete with crappy pattern diagrams! I go through the process of making a simple 18th century skirt, that pairs with the Jumps featured in a previous video.
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I FILMED THIS SO LONG AGO. I've actually filmed another 18th century skirt tutorial since then, but since I promised this video months ago I wanted to finish it anyway!
NOTE: This fabric was a lot heavier than I originally thought. I didn't account for how the additional weight at the back of the garment would cause the petticoats to collapse after extended wear. I would recommend leaving the skirt on a dress form overnight (if you have one) to see if this will occur with the fabric you've chosen - it's easy to raise the hem, or the waistline before the pleats are sewn down!
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Things mentioned / additional information:
Pause at 1:22 for the measurements I used
Making Jumps (the vest this skirt is paired with) : youtube.com/watch?v=8To_pL3c4yI
Blog Post/ Worn photos: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/making-18th-century-jumps-and-how-they-look-worn
Undress Costume (similar skirt in action): youtube.com/watch?v=eoQUKPmVGrU
Pleating tutorial: sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/how-make-knife-pleats
Eyelet Diagram: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/33/5c/78/335c784421d70d7c5c9f7911e18633ad.jpg
All the fabrics for this costume were purchased from Jo-anns. I believe I bought five or six yards for this skirt.
It's worn over self made foundations, including a bum pad and tulle petticoat (which was pinned up, and accounts for any wrinkles in the skirt near the hem).
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
FAQ: youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA
Blog: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com
Portfolio: angelaclayton.crevado.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
My dress form is from buystoreshelving.com
My sewing machine is either a 191D-20 (grey, new) or a 1910 15-30 (black, very old).
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About me:
My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.
Check out my FAQ linked about to hear more about me, and any of the other sites to see more of my work!
I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.
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Music was written, performed, and belongs to Chris Zabriskie
side note, a lot of my videos have been getting content ID claims so I may be repeating the same songs for a looot of videos in the near future :I
Complete with crappy pattern diagrams! I go through the process of making a simple 18th century skirt, that pairs with the Jumps featured in a previous video.
✩✩
I FILMED THIS SO LONG AGO. I've actually filmed another 18th century skirt tutorial since then, but since I promised this video months ago I wanted to finish it anyway!
NOTE: This fabric was a lot heavier than I originally thought. I didn't account for how the additional weight at the back of the garment would cause the petticoats to collapse after extended wear. I would recommend leaving the skirt on a dress form overnight (if you have one) to see if this will occur with the fabric you've chosen - it's easy to raise the hem, or the waistline before the pleats are sewn down!
✩✩
Things mentioned / additional information:
Pause at 1:22 for the measurements I used
Making Jumps (the vest this skirt is paired with) : youtube.com/watch?v=8To_pL3c4yI
Blog Post/ Worn photos: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/making-18th-century-jumps-and-how-they-look-worn
Undress Costume (similar skirt in action): youtube.com/watch?v=eoQUKPmVGrU
Pleating tutorial: sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/how-make-knife-pleats
Eyelet Diagram: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/33/5c/78/335c784421d70d7c5c9f7911e18633ad.jpg
All the fabrics for this costume were purchased from Jo-anns. I believe I bought five or six yards for this skirt.
It's worn over self made foundations, including a bum pad and tulle petticoat (which was pinned up, and accounts for any wrinkles in the skirt near the hem).
✩✩
If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
FAQ: youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA
Blog: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com
Portfolio: angelaclayton.crevado.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
My dress form is from buystoreshelving.com
My sewing machine is either a 191D-20 (grey, new) or a 1910 15-30 (black, very old).
✩✩
About me:
My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.
Check out my FAQ linked about to hear more about me, and any of the other sites to see more of my work!
I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.
✩✩
Music was written, performed, and belongs to Chris Zabriskie
side note, a lot of my videos have been getting content ID claims so I may be repeating the same songs for a looot of videos in the near future :I
