Sewing a Bridgerton Gown...and Accessories! @aperfecttouch

aperfecttouch Julia Quinn wrote a series of eight Regency-era novels about the charming Bridgerton family and their eight charming and alphabetized children. After twenty years of being loved the world over, the novels have been transformed into a widely-watched television series. Costumers have enjoyed the fantasy Regency-era settings and this is my first video of a Bridgerton gown with a surprise in the future!

The YouTube videos I mention are here:
1. Julia Quinn - youtube.com/watch?v=h4K2FJMtpIU&t=6s
2. Shonda Rhimes - youtube.com/watch?v=tcj-bTR22f8
3. Ellen Mirojnick - youtube.com/watch?v=wZc2UNx1fGA&t=2228s

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:51 The Pattern
07:21 The Inspiration
08:02 The Fabric
08:34 Sewing the Gown
13:02 The Perfect Touches
14:37 The Finished Gown

The Drawstring Petal Reticule YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=WwphS3hxx6M
Chapter at 14:02

The Drawstring Petal Reticule Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2021/05/making-regency-gathered-day-hat-and.html

Companion Blog Post for this Video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/07/sewing-bridgerton-gownand-accessories.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library - Kiss The Sky, Aakash Gandhi

updated 4 years ago

Sewing a Bridgerton Gown...and Accessories!

aperfecttouch 2022-07-08 | Julia Quinn wrote a series of eight Regency-era novels about the charming Bridgerton family and their eight charming and alphabetized children. After twenty years of being loved the world over, the novels have been transformed into a widely-watched television series. Costumers have enjoyed the fantasy Regency-era settings and this is my first video of a Bridgerton gown with a surprise in the future!

The YouTube videos I mention are here:
1. Julia Quinn - youtube.com/watch?v=h4K2FJMtpIU&t=6s
2. Shonda Rhimes - youtube.com/watch?v=tcj-bTR22f8
3. Ellen Mirojnick - youtube.com/watch?v=wZc2UNx1fGA&t=2228s

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:51 The Pattern
07:21 The Inspiration
08:02 The Fabric
08:34 Sewing the Gown
13:02 The Perfect Touches
14:37 The Finished Gown

The Drawstring Petal Reticule YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=WwphS3hxx6M
Chapter at 14:02

The Drawstring Petal Reticule Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2021/05/making-regency-gathered-day-hat-and.html

Companion Blog Post for this Video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/07/sewing-bridgerton-gownand-accessories.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library - Kiss The Sky, Aakash Gandhi

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Sewing a 1940s Playset and Turban #SimplicityS9290 #depewpatterns1014

aperfecttouch 2025-06-14 | Summertime in the 1940s! A full Playset of shorts, bustier, sarong, and bolero topped with a turban. This video has the steps to sew Simplicity S9290 and Depew Patterns #1014. Both patterns easy to sew and giving wonderful vintage results.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Fabric and Pattern
01:39 The Turban
04:09 The Bolero
06:16 The Sarong
09:20 The Shorts
11:13 The Bustier
16:09 The Finished 1940s Playset & Turban

Depew Patterns Turban: etsy.com/listing/93194517/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-turban?ga_search_query=turban&ref=shop_items_search_2&logging_key=096870383ee3f1aef967640581203b9e7d003c4c%3A93194517

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/06/sewing-1940s-playset-and-turban.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Hulu Ukulele by Chris Haugen

"Jump in the Line" by Harry Bellafonte on YouTube:

Restoring A Cozy Mountain Cabin

aperfecttouch 2025-06-08 | Sometimes I sew. Sometimes I craft. And sometimes I take on bigger projects like building or restoring houses! This project was a favorite - a cozy mountain cabin. I was so fortunate to enjoy living there for almost four years even though most of that time was moving furniture from one room to another during the process.

The roof was replaced, the exterior board siding cleaned and painted. The front deck reinforced and extended on both sides of the house. Steps were added to take you to the creek that ran in front of the house and a bridge was built over the creek. A wonderful contractor did the heavy lifting.

Inside all cabinets were kept but they were cleaned, sanded, and restained. Molding was added around the cabinetry and windows and mullions built for the windows. The interior paneling was stained and painted. Wallpaper was removed, the walls prepped and painted. I did all of that myself.

Some carpet was replaced. The kitchen and bath countertops replaced. Professionals did those installations. I did the vinyl tile flooring in the mudroom/laundry room and kitchen.

Then I decorated in a soft taupe and gold. The buyer of my previous house wanted to purchase it complete with all my furnishings so I moved into this cabin with nothing more than a round pen for my horses. It was quite an adventure!

I hope you these before and after photos, even if they were taken with an older camera and are somewhat grainy in their enlargement. Thank you for watching!

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Sugar Pines by Wes Hutchinson

Sewing a 1920s Downton Abbey Ensemble #decadesofstyle2004

aperfecttouch 2025-06-01 | The Decades of Style Pattern Company #2004 1920s Tier-rific Ensemble is an iconic and stylish dress. With tiers of flowing fabric outlined in contrast bias binding, this dress can easily be made to go from day to evening wear. This version is made with Andover Fabrics Downton Abbey Collection in a brick red with feather design cotton with black satin bias binding.

A bonus in this dress diary is the reason this dress was created - Ribbon Flowers. Teaching a class and creating videos of ribbon flowers is all shared here for you with the bonus of giving you access to those videos to learn this beautiful art yourself. Enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 The Fabric and Pattern
04:03 Sewing the 1920s Tiered Dress
07:22 The Finished 1920s Tier-rific Ensemble
09:06 Ribbon Flowers & Costume College

Links mentioned in this video:
1. Decades of Style Pattern Company #2004: decadesofstyle.com/collections/1920s-sewing-patterns/products/2004-1920s-tier-rific-ensemble

2. 1920s Cloche YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=AukfncReVJI

3. Ribbon Flowers Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNblUn5zkUgABg-yTdo9jdAn6

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post for this video:

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a 1920s Downton Abbey Cloche

aperfecttouch 2025-05-25 | A fashion icon of the 1920s, the cloche is a hat style that has spanned decades. The Vivienne 1920s Cloche pattern by Elsewhen is an easy and creative pattern for all costume hobbyists and equally excellent for modern wear or historybounding. This video will share the details of making my version in Downton Abbey themed cotton.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:21 The Pattern
02:25 The Fabric
03:07 Sewing the Cloche
06:38 The Finished Cloche
07:47 Other Notes

The Pattern: etsy.com/listing/592738651/digital-sewing-pattern-vivienne-1920s?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=elsewhen&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&pro=1&dd=1&content_source=cb73dd4cd2e17d083f5cd1780fc267fe99dba995%253A592738651&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=cb73dd4cd2e17d083f5cd1780fc267fe99dba995%3A592738651

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog:

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a Regency Spencer #laughingmoon129

aperfecttouch 2025-05-11 | A wonderful way to extend the wearing of a Regency gown is to sew a variety of accessories including an endless variety of fabrics and colors of that fashionable accessory - the Spencer. Spencer, perhaps named after the 2nd Earl Spencer who burned his coattails in a fire and started the fashion fury for adults, children, ladies, and gents on both sides of the Atlantic. In this video, a companion to The Perfect Touch dress diary blog, you can gather your favorite beverage and snack, relax, and let the photos scroll across your screen while I share the making of a Spencer in red and gold silk. Enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Pattern
02:12 Sewing the Spencer
06:36 The Finished Spencer
07:35 A Perfect Touch - by Empire Shawls

Laughing Moon Mercantile: laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/129-download-ladies-wrapping-front-spencer

Empire Shawls: empireshawls.com/Index.html

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post:
theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/05/sewing-regency-spencer.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Divine Life Society by Jesse Gallagher

Sewing a 1931 Evening Wrap #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2025-04-26 | An Evening Wrap using Depew Patterns #3014 easily transforms a daytime ensemble to evening wear for the Red and Gold Gala.

Pattern link:etsy.com/listing/113633920/vintage-sewing-pattern-1930s-evening?ga_search_query=evening%2Bwrap&ref=shop_items_search_10&logging_key=93dedce95b0e109d9e5c78f26a5b8a458f4c8d20%3A113633920

1930s Wardrobe Complete Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

The Perfect Touch companion blog post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/04/sewing-1931-evening-wrap.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: One Step Closer by Aakash Gandhi

Creating Amelia Earhart #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2025-04-20 | Amelia Earhart is well known for her aviation legacy. What may be less well known is that in 1934 she launched a clothing line, Amelia Earhart Fashions. Her designs were made from fabrics such as parachute silk and featured buttons which looked like airplane propellers showing her love of aviation. In this video I share the details of creating an Amelia Earhart-inspired ensemble for the 1930s wardrobe and some of the perfect touches to complete the outfit.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 The Blouse
06:37 The Jodhpurs
11:59: The Necklace
12:49 The Scarf
13:47 The Vega Pin
14:42 Amelia Earhart Luggage
16:24 Wearing the 1930s Amelia Earhart Ensemble

The 1930s Wardrobe Playlist on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

The Perfect Touch companion blog: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/04/creating-amelia-earhart.html

Lady Marlowe Patterns on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/LadyMarlowePatterns?ref=reviews_header_shopname&listing_id=456309172#items

Research Links:
1. thehenryford.org/explore/blog/amelia-earhart
2. https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/amelia-earhart
3. womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earhart

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Midsummer Sky by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100158

Artist: http://incompetech.com

Sewing 1930s Culottes #1930swardrobe #ladymarlowe7299

aperfecttouch 2025-04-06 | Continuing the series of the 1930s Wardrobe, this video shares a bit of history of the often secret pants wearing of the Victorian and Edwardian active lady, and my inspiration for the 1930s culottes I've also included the accessories which complete this ensemble.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:57 The Pattern and Fabric
03:17 Sewing the Culottes
05:37 The Finished 1930s Culottes
06:10 A Perfect Touch - The Tie
06:55 A Perfect Touch - The 1930s Knitted Vest
08:05 A Perfect Touch - The Sport Shoes and Fun Stockings
08:47 The 1930s Culottes Ensemble is Ready!
09:35 Wearing the 1930s Culottes Ensemble

Links mentioned in this video:
1. The Pattern: etsy.com/listing/731117917/1930s-30s-sports-trousers-culotte-split?ga_search_query=culottes&ref=shop_items_search_11&sca=1&logging_key=1b0340c6a5c10e91d3ca16b35541857fffebb551%3A731117917
2. Engineering Knits on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFgvZeK265kSMQLXJe00vpA
3. Aris Allen Dance Shoes: arisallen.com
4. Pamela Mann Stockings: pamelamann.co.uk

1930s Wardrobe Playlist on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

Research Links:
1. dailyartmagazine.com/elsa-schiaparelli-art
2. startupfashion.com/fashion-archives-history-of-culottes/#:~:text=The%20bifurcated%20skirts%20of%20the,horse%20instead%20of%20riding%20sidesaddle
3. genealogylady.net/2015/10/18/fashion-moments-bifurcated-skirt

Companion blog at The Perfect Touch:theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/04/sewing-1930s-culottes-1930swardrobe.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Dancing Star by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing 1930s Trousers #1930swardrobe #wearinghistorye1002t

aperfecttouch 2025-03-23 | Scandalous!! Fashion we accept easily today was not accepted and even outlawed less than 100 years ago. Those trouser-wearing ladies of the 1930s bravely paved the way and allowed us a new freedom. This video and the accompanying blog post give a glimpse into the past and share the sewing of velveteen trousers for the #1930swardrobe.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:41 Pattern and Fabric
05:25 Sewing the Trousers
07:46 Wearing the Trousers

Links mentioned in this video:
1. 1930s Hepburn Suit blog post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-1930s-suit-and-hat-katharine.html
2. 1930s Hepburn Suit video: youtube.com/watch?v=NFV_C8LA1wo
3. Wearing History pattern: wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-smooth-sailing-1930s-sports-togs-pattern-bust-30-40-or-bust-41-53?_pos=6&_sid=bc0ba2b93&_ss=r
4. Sew for Victory blog post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2014/04/venturing-into-new-era-hsf-challenge-8.html
5. Research links:
amp.cnn.com/cnn/style/katharine-hepburn-pants-remember-when
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/2017-08-12-whats-the-big-fuss-with-women-in-pants/
vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/05/katharine-hepburn-style-pants

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/03/sewing-1930s-trousers-scandalous.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100185

Artist: http://incompetech.com

Sewing 1930s Velvet Accessories #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2025-03-15 | Accessories are the perfect touches that make any wardrobe fun and fabulous. In this video I share sewing a hat, collar, and bag from a pattern from Vintage Pattern Lending Library. A pattern from Wearing History is used to create reversible gauntlet cuffs. Adding a belt piece from a Vintage Vogue pattern, these accessories completely transform a 1933 day dress.

Chapters:
00:00 Pattern and Fabric
00:52 The Hat
04:08 The Collar
06:15 The Bag
08:04 The Cuffs
09:26 The Belt
10:56 The Shoes
11:36 A 1930s Ensemble

Links mentioned in this video:
1. Vintage Pattern Lending Library #1353 Pattern: etsy.com/listing/222629114/1930s-ladies-hat-gloves-collar-and-purse?ga_search_query=1930s%2Bensemble&ref=shop_items_search_1&sts=1&logging_key=ddac10be28d2c6d1ccc64e1b4da1d27a3df9f7d3%3A222629114
2. Wearing History 1930s Pattern: wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-1933-accessories-hats-scarf-gauntlet-cuffs-wearing-history-pdf-vintage-sewing-pattern-1930-30s
3. memery Vintage Inspired Shoes: memery.us
4. The Perfect Touch 1933 Vintage Vogue Dress Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2015/09/historical-sew-monthly-challenge-5.html

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/03/sewing-1930s-velvet-accessories.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: We Are the Rain by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a 1930s Polka Dot Hat #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2025-03-07 | "Practical! Popular! Polka Dots! The great Garbo wore a polka dot scarf when she returned to Hollywood!" A Sears Catalog offering in 1933 described the sensation of polka dots during the 1930s and I knew my 1930s wardrobe wouldn't be complete without a few of those fun fabrics.

Using Wearing History E-3012 Sporty Toppers I created a hat with splashy dots and a satin ribbon bow. This video and the accompanying blot share the details.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 The Fabric
02:46 The Pattern
03:37 Sewing the Hat
06:30 The Finished 1930s Polka Dot Hat

Links:
1. Julien's Auction of Greta Garbo Wardrobe Pieces: store.juliensauctions.com/about-auction?id=155

2. archive.org for Greta Garbo: The Mystery of Style: archive.org/details/gretagarbomyster0000unse

3. Wearing History Sporty Toppers Pattern: wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-sporty-toppers-1930s-hats-wearing-history-pdf-sewing-pattern

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/03/sewing-1930s-polka-dot-hat.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Side Path by Kevin MacLeod

Sewing a Vogue Vintage Hat and Bag #vogue5260 #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2025-03-01 | The 1930s Wardrobe needed more hats and this wonderful pattern by Vogue offered the perfect set of a hat and bag. This video and the companion blog outline the making of both hat and bag and wearing them with multiple ensembles.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:51 The Hat
03:46 The Bag
05:43 Finished Vogue Hat and Bag

Links mentioned in this video:

1. Pattern Info: vintagepatterns.fandom.com/wiki/Vogue_5260
2. Engineering Knits YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFgvZeK265kSMQLXJe00vpA

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/03/sewing-vogue-vintage-hat-and-bag.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Serenity by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a Victorian Holiday Ensemble #holidaybarbie

aperfecttouch 2025-02-23 | It's become a tradition! Yuletide Romance Barbie is the 5th in the Hallmark Special Edition collaboration with Hallmark whose historical or vintage ensemble I've recreated in wearable size. Join me in the journey of that recreation from inspiration to opening a special holiday gift. #holidaybarbie A very special Thank You! to my sweet friend Amy for the fabrics and the gift. You are a treasure!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:13 Planning and The Pattern
04:54 The Fabrics
06:10 The Soutache
08:26 Cutting the Fabrics
09:42 Sewing the Skirt
12:44 Sewing the Jacket
19:25 A Perfect Touch - The Watch
21:08 A Perfect Touch - Chemisette & Undersleeves
24:03 The Finished Yuletide Romance Barbie

The Perfect Touch companion blog: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/02/sewing-victorian-holiday-ensemble.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Beneath the Moonlight by Aaron Kenny

2024 Wrap Up and 2025 Plans #historicalsewmonthly

aperfecttouch 2025-02-08 | Happy 2025! It's always wonderful to look back on the creations, classes, and events from a previous year. This video is my 2024 Wrap-up and my 2025 Plans and dreams. Please join me in a look back on the Historical Sew Monthly projects, the extras, and the trips that made up the wild and wonderful year that was 2024. Then I share with you the details for the costume hobby for 2025.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Historical Sew Monthly
15:28 Other 2024 Projects
17:12 2024 Events
19:29 2024 Online Classes
20:57 2024 Dress Diaries
23:40 The Tiny Farmhouse
24:40 2025 Plan
25:05 Dress Diaries
25:37 1930s Wardrobe
27:40 Other Diaries
29:30 Back to the Beginning
30:43 Downton Abbey Movie Weekend
31:39 1883 Pumpkin Bustle Gown
31:59 2025 Holiday Barbie
32:31 Happy 2025!

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Sea of Memory, Aakash Gandhi
One Step Closer, Aakash Gandhi

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2025/02/2024-wrap-up-and-2025-plans.html

Sewing a Velvet Victorian Reticule #HolidayBarbie

aperfecttouch 2024-12-07 | Tradition! Inspired by Holiday Barbie dolls in historical and vintage attire, and sewing that attire in wearable size, has become a tradition. This will be my fifth year creating a wearable Holiday Barbie and it is inspired by the 1996 Hallmark Special Edition Yuletide Romance Barbie. The Victorian costume included a velvet reticule and this video shares with you the making of my version.

Pattern: etsy.com/listing/716306975/1912-beaded-drawstring-handbag-instant

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/12/sewing-velvet-victorian-reticule.html

Holiday Barbie Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbn1mwIov4yDd6uR0Op1D-IH

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Beneath the Moonlight by Aaron Kenny

Hosting a Victorian Halloween Tea - Apron, Cookies and Reading Tea Leaves

aperfecttouch 2024-11-17 | Queen Victorian was enthusiastic about her Hallowe'en festivities at Balmoral Castle. This year I was inspired to host a Victorian Halloween Tea for family and in this video I share the making of the Victorian apron and headpiece, Evil Cake Genius Victorian Halloween cookies, and reading tea leaves.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 A Victorian Apron and Headpiece
06:20 Evil Cake Genius Victorian Halloween Cookies
10:43 A Tea Leaf Reading
15:25 Getting Ready for the Victorian Halloween Tea

Links mentioned in this video:

l. Untold Lives Blog Post Queen's Hallowe'en: blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2013/10/queens-halloween.html
2. Victorian, Edwardian, Cottagecore Apron Blog: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2021/10/sewing-victorian-edwardian-cottagecore.htm
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=M_51N8z_5JU
3. Evil Cake Genius: evilcakegenius.com

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Tip Toes by Myuu
Skelton Dance by Myuu
Tragic Story by Myuu

A Victorian Vest and the American Old West - and Why I LOVE Costuming!

aperfecttouch 2024-10-19 | The Victorian era and The American Old West. Two extremes of parallel decades in time. In this video I share with you the making of a Victorian Lace Vest, a summer adventure to Tombstone, Arizona, and how I came to love this costuming hobby.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:46 A Victorian Lace Vest
05:42 The Finished Vest
06:54 An American Old West Convention
09:54 The Tombstone Adventure
13:09 The World Famous Bird Cage Theatre
17:10 Leaving Tombstone

Links mentioned in this video:
The Hotel Tombstone: hoteltombstone.com
The Hotel Tombstone History Page: hoteltombstone.com/tombstone-az-history

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-victorian-vest-and-american-old-west.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny
Quarantine Waltz by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

Magic Library Book Nook

aperfecttouch 2024-10-08 | The Magic Library Book Nook. A moment frozen in time. A moment frozen in miniature. A place we dream of visiting, gently curling into our favorite chair, drawing our slippered feet under us, sipping on a cup of hot tea, and letting the flow of words in our favorite leather-bound book carry us into a dream world. Have you created a Book Nook of your own? This will be my first and I welcome you to share my journey.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Opening the Treasure Box
02:52 Creating the Books, So Many Books!, and Furniture and Furnishings
15:10 The Walls and Floor, It's Magical!
18:00 The Wiring. Oh My!
23:35 Let's Finish This Magic Library!
26:41 The Perfect Touches
28:50 The Finished Magic Library Book Nook

YouTuber mentioned in this video: @Dbuilderguy
Daniel Builds YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCT65obp0Dx5AvWYXl2gqvSQ
Magic Library Book Nook Real Time Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV84knAhtibITck1PGcbfGisfaw8bxD6u

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/10/magic-library-book-nook.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500027

Artist: http://incompetech.com

Sewing a Bridgerton Ballgown #simplicitypatternS9502

aperfecttouch 2024-09-08 | Inspiration! Julia Quinn's stories of the Bridgerton children inspired Netflix to create a series. Simplicity Patterns was inspired to create several gown patterns. And I was inspired to sew! This video and the companion blog post are the story of the second Bridgerton-inspired gown and the journey of this gown from yards of fabric to a fabulous evening of dining and dancing.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:21 The Pattern Simplicity S9502
02:26 The Fabric
03:24 The Gown Pattern Pieces
03:50 Sewing the Gown
06:59 The Finished Gown
07:34 The Overdress Pattern Pieces
08:20 Sewing the Overdress
13:36 The Finished Bridgerton Gown and Overdress
19:40 The Rest of the Story

The Perfect Touch companion blog post:

The Garden Tea Party YouTube video: youtube.com/watch?v=Uaqz5ny56dc
The Garden Tea Party companion blog post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/07

Time Warp Rocky Horror Picture Show YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=-w0WPkB3XJ4&t=3s
The Dance Steps: youtube.com/watch?v=BMwGMOly6-c&t=56s

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Beneath the Moonlight by Aaron Kenny
Wedding Invitation by Jason Farnham

Creating a Gardenia With Ribbon #ribbonflowers

aperfecttouch 2024-08-18 | What could be a more Perfect Touch than your own unique and hand-crafted flowers and leaves on your hat, bonnet, hairpiece, gown, reticule, or even your shoes? This video is part of the #ribbonflowers series giving you an introduction, inspiration, and instructions in both blog post and video format.

Enjoy!

Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNblUn5zkUgABg-yTdo9jdAn6
Companion Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/08/ribbon-flowers-and-adornments.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

Creating a Pansy With Ribbon #ribbonflowers

aperfecttouch 2024-08-17 | What could be a more Perfect Touch than your own unique and hand-crafted flowers and leaves on your hat, bonnet, hairpiece, gown, reticule, or even your shoes? This video is part of the #ribbonflowers series giving you an introduction, inspiration, and instructions in both blog post and video format.

Enjoy!

Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNblUn5zkUgABg-yTdo9jdAn6
Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/08/ribbon-flowers-and-adornments.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

Creating a Basic Leaf With Ribbon #ribbonflowers

Creating a Gathered Rose With Ribbon #ribbonflowers

Creating Ribbon Flowers and Adornments #ribbonflowers

aperfecttouch 2024-08-17 | You are about to enter another dimension. A journey into a wondrous land whose only boundaries are that of your own imagination. Your next stop - Ribbon Flowers and Adornments. Seriously, though, the wonderful world of Ribbon Flowers can be habit-forming and oh so fun and creative!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:09 Ribbon Flower Learning Resources
04:09 Supplies and Practical Notes
06:52 Class Kit Supplies
08:36 A Gathered Rose
11:16 A Basic Leaf
13:00 A Pansy
15:41 A Gardenia
17:54 A Tahitian Gardenia
19:25 A Pineapple
21:29 The End - Or Just The Beginning?!

Ribbon Flowers YouTube Playlist #ribbonflowers : youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNblUn5zkUgABg-yTdo9jdAn6

Separate YouTube Videos mentioned in the main video:

Creating a Gathered Rose With Ribbon: youtube.com/watch?v=3WKoeCW44qE
Creating a Basic Leaf With Ribbon: youtu.be/pbQmEJXEou4
Creating a Pansy With Ribbon: youtu.be/l3s5OYkY4mk
Creating a Gardenia With Ribbon: youtube.com/watch?v=6NDghEYtlXI
A Tahitian Gardenia: youtube.com/watch?v=l0raIsKGgKc&t=15s
Momslittlethings Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/Momslittlethings?ref=shop_sugg_market

A Pineapple: youtube.com/watch?v=o2J13aIfXUU&t=8s
The U'i Mau a Mau LLC website: uimauamau.com

The Perfect Touch Companion Blog Post: (This is where you will find images of the written instructions and illustrations which you can download and save or print.): theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/08/ribbon-flowers-and-adornments.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Timelapsed Tides by Asher Fulero
Frozen in Time by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a Vogue Vintage Hat #1930swardrobe #voguepattern7464

aperfecttouch 2024-05-11 | Hats! Hats! Hats! Don't you just love them?! Hats in the 1930s were as essential as shoes and thus essential for my 1930s wardrobe. With the 1930s underthings complete and blog posts and videos published, it is time to share the making of my favorite accessories - hats! The perfect touch to any ensemble and the 1930s was a decade of change and creativity for this necessary accessory. Vogue Accessories Pattern 7464 is detailed for you in this video and The Perfect Touch companion blog post. Thank you for being here!

The Perfect Touch Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/05/sewing-vogue-vintage-hat-1930swardrobe.html

Spoonflower Custom Fabric: spoonflower.com/?msclkid=254b169267301a349e0a70af683fc6a2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BG%20%7C%20Spoonflower%20%7C%20Branded%20%7C%20US&utm_term=spoonflower&utm_content=Branded%20%7C%20Spoonflower

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Serenity by Aakash Gandhi

Accessories for an 1825 Evening Gown #ipartiedwithlafayette

aperfecttouch 2024-04-07 | Time for the Ball! The Lafayette Birthday Ball and Soiree, that is! In this video I share the creation of the Regency Turban and Reticule for the 1825 Evening Gown inspired by an Ackermann's Repository illustration. Then the weekend of the Birthday Ball arrives and I invite you along for the memories!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:48 The Turban
04:31 The Reticule
06:35 The Jewelry
07:18 Other Touches
07:41 The Finished 1825 Evening Gown and Accessories
08:33 The Lafayette Birthday Ball and Soiree
16:02 Home Again

The Extraordinary Clothier and Event Host: beespokevintage.com
The Lafayette Society: lafayettesociety.org

Links mentioned in this video:

1. Wingeo Turban Pattern: patternsoftime.com/proddetail.php?prod=WN714
2. La Mode Bagatelle Regency Wardrobe Pattern: http://ravenrook.com/regency.php
3. Allures d'Anton Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/alluresdantan?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1478673461&from_page=listing§ion_id=44555577

The Perfect Touch companion blog post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/04/accessories-for-1825-evening-gown.html

Sewing an 1825 Evening Gown YouTube video: youtube.com/watch?v=S0jf8Sr9aVI

Sewing an 1825 Evening Gown blog post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/03/sewing-1825-gown-ipartiedwithlafayette.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Twinkle in the Night, Aakash Gandhi

Sewing An 1825 Gown for The Lafayette Ball #ipartiedwithlafayette

aperfecttouch 2024-03-17 | It promised to be the event of the season! And there was I, with absolutely nothing to wear! How do you begin to find the perfect inspiration gown for an era new to you? This video shares the research, inspiration, pattern and preparation, fabric and trim preparation, and the sewing of an 1825 Evening Gown from Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions. #ipartiedwithlayayette

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:04 The Pattern
06:05 Fabric & Trims
08:36 Cutting the Fabric
10:12 Sewing the Gown
20:14 The Finished 1825 Evening Gown

Links Mentioned in This Video:

1. R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions: archive.org
2. Laughing Moon Pattern #138 : laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/138-download-ladies-back-closing-regency-gown
3. Pattern Printing Company: patternprintingco.com
4. Buttons: etsy.com/market/theboudoirkey

Blog Post Companion Video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/03/sewing-1825-gown-ipartiedwithlafayette.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Twinkle in the Night, Aakash Gandhi

2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Plans #2023HistoricalSewMonthly

aperfecttouch 2024-02-22 | What an incredible year! 2023 was not at all what I had planned! But it turned out to be an amazing year both for sewing projects and events. This video will share with you The Historical Sew Monthly 2023 Challenges completed. I will also review the 2023 events I had planned to attend and those I actually attended. Then a bit about my 2024 plans for my sewing diaries and events. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with me! #2023historicalsewmonthly #1930swardrobe

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Historical Sew Monthly Challenges
18:30 2023 Costume Events Planned
20:02 2023 Costume Events Attended
22:25 2024 Plans
24:10 2024 Costume Events

Links mentioned in this video:
1. The Dreamstress: thedreamstress.com
2. The Historical Sew Monthly: facebook.com/groups/HistoricalSewFortnightly
3. Beespoke Vintage Clothing: beespokevintage.com
4. Mt. Dora Jane Austen Fest: janeaustenfest.com
5. WWII USO Dinner & Dance: the10dressesproject.org/the-wwii-uso-dance

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Sea of Memory by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing 1930s Combination Underwear #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2024-01-14 | Sewing the Wearing History Pattern Gigi - Early 1930s Combination Underwear with the last bits of silk left over from the previous 1930s Underthings. This is the final make for the underthings for the #1930swardrobe. Links for the other blog posts and videos are included in this description.

Wearing History R3009 Early 1930s Combination Underwear Pattern:
wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-gigi-early-1930s-combination-underwear-pattern-wearing-history-pdf

Companion Blog Post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2024/01/sewing-1930s-combination-underwear.html

Previous 1930s Underthings Blog Posts and YouTube Videos:

1930s Wardrobe Plan:
Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-1930s-wardrobe.html
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=mUf8DGFZd28

1930s Bras and Tap Pants:
Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/search?q=1930s+bra
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=iH9kosTz4ns

1930s Slips:
Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/06
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=BwXTFesL3Nc

1930s Corset Garter Belt:
Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/08/sewing-1930s-corset-garter-belt.html
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=dbEDIRdBmJo

1930s Kestos Bra and Zoma Belt:
Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/09/sewing-1930s-kestos-bra-and-zoma-belt.html
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=YkSb4Arz2Lg

1930s Wardrobe YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Eternal Hope by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100238

Artist: http://incompetech.com

A Gatsby Fundraiser! - Sewing & Make-Up

aperfecttouch 2024-01-01 | The Roaring 20s overlaps the Prohibition Era in 1925. The Jazz Age, inventions, sculpturing a mountain, writing great novels, and bootlegging. This video will share with you my journey into the era, the make-up, and sewing a 1925 Fringe Front Dress. Then I take it all to A Gatsby Fundraiser! A magical evening!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro to 1925
04:11 Harper House
06:19 Make-Up and Mischief
11:23 Sewing a 1925 Fringe Front Dress
15:40 The Perfect Touches
16:57 Taste of Prohibition Fundraiser

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-gatsby-fundraiser-sewing-make-up.html

Links mentioned in this video:

1. Hickory History Center: catawbahistory.org/our-sites/harper-house-hickory-history-center
2. Besame Cosmetics: besamecosmetics.com
3. History of Fringe: http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/fashion_costume_culture/The-Ancient-World-Mesopotamia/Fringe.html
nationalclothing.org/middle-east/305-traditional-clothing-of-mesopotamia-what-did-it-look-like.html
startupfashion.com/fashion-archives-the-history-of-fringe
4. Decades of Style Pattern Company: decadesofstyle.com/collections/1920s-sewing-patterns
5. flydreamfeathers on Etsy: etsy.com/market/flydreamfeathers

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Pouring out by Asher Fulero
Lukewarm Hazy by Asher Fulero
Sing Swing Bada Bing by Doug Maxwell

1920s Holiday Barbie - On The Queen Mary 2

aperfecttouch 2023-12-24 | Holiday Voyage Barbie doll is the second in a three-part Holiday Homecoming Collector Series. I've shared the other two with you in past years and this year is a special make with a special surprise! #holidaybarbie has become a tradition and I hope these historical and vintage recreations are a welcome gift for you whether you sew or collect Barbie dolls.

The links mentioned in this video:

1. Victorian Barbie Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/02/bringing-victorian-barbie-to-life.html
2. Victorian Barbie YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=X3EkRMUxufo
3. 1930s Barbie Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/02/youtube-companion-video-httpsyoutu.html
4. 1930s Barbie YouTube Video: youtu.be/HNxafK2Kks4
5. Maleficent Cloche Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2021/08/an-edwardian-mistress-of-evil-part-3-of.html
6. Maleficent Cloche YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=LNxKXEZJOf8
7. Out of a Portrait 1920s Turban Pattern: outofaportrait.com/62-2
8. Folkwear 503 Poiret Cocoon Coat Pattern: folkwear.com/products/503-poiret-cocoon-coat
9. Cunard: cunard.com/en-us
10. Lady Detalle on Etsy: etsy.com/market/lady_detalle

Music in this video from the YouTube Studio Audio Library:
1. Home for the Holidays by Chris Haugen
2. Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

Artist: http://incompetech.com
3. Auld Lang Syne by DJ Williams

An 18th Century Halloween Barbie Witch #angelicathon

aperfecttouch 2023-10-31 | Happy Halloween! The costumers' collaboration #angelicathon was the wonderful proposal of Jacki of Fantastical Follies Costuming. The Angelica Gown is an 18th century style pattern offered by Scroop and Virgil's Fine Goods and one I've wanted to try. #angelicathon was the perfect chance to sew from this pattern and recreate a 2011 release of Halloween Haunt Barbie Doll.

I'll share with you my ups and downs in this new-to-me era of fashion, the perfect touches I add to my theme, and then some playtime with my furry family member - Tasha Puppy.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:24 The Pattern
05:05 The Fabrics
06:24 The Frances Rump
09:00 The Bodice
15:18 The Skirt
17:46 The Applique
20:09 Bodice + Skirt
20:04 The Perfect Touches
23:13 A Finished 18th Century Halloween Barbie Witch
27:13 Tasha Puppy! Let's Play!!

The #angelicathon YouTube Playlist on @FantasticalFolliesCostuming channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ou-LDfzwfEBeD6s7ai0AqpM&si=gACFNpW73uXjyt-D

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/10/18th-century-halloween-barbie-witch.html

Links I mention in this video:

1. Dollect.net dollect.net/database/barbie-2011-silkstone-barbie-fashion-model-collection-holiday-hostess-halloween-haunt-barbie
2. Jacki's YouTube Channel youtube.com/@FantasticalFolliesCostuming
3. The Angelica Gown Pattern scrooppatterns.com/products/angelica-gown-1775-1790
4. Silk Baron silkbaron.com
5. Fabuless Fabrics etsy.com/market/fabuless_fabrics
6. The Francess Rump Pattern scrooppatterns.com/products/frances-rump-1775-1795
7. Craftematics Pleat Formulas craftematics.com/post/pleats-102
8. GSD Silhouettes on Etsy etsy.com/listing/964421832/german-shepherd-dog-silhouette-pack-9?ref=yr_purchases
9. Tricia's YouTube Steam-A-Seam 2 Video youtube.com/watch?v=S1QgZ9az-zc&t=306s
10 Steam-A-Seam 2 amazon.com/Warm-Company-Steam-Seam-Fusible/dp/B001144VCM/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1331509151951697&hvadid=83219394084105&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=63663&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83219680521861%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=24661_10680528&keywords=steam+a+seam+2&qid=1698779280&sr=8-1
11. Sew Vane Couture on Etsy etsy.com/in-en/shop/SEWVANECOUTURE

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:

1. Laserdisc by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor

2. Fond Memories by SYBS

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

Sewing the 1930s Kestos Bra and Zoma Belt #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2023-09-24 | Continuing the series of creating a full 1930s wardrobe, this video shares the making of the 1930s Kestos Style Bra and 1930s Kestos 'Zoma' Suspender Belt with patterns from The Underpinnings Museum.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:19 The Underpinnings Museum
03:49 1930s Kestos Style Bra
07:03 Finished 1930s Kestos Style Bra
07:37 1930s Kestos 'Zoma' Suspender Belt
10:20 Finished 1930s Kestos 'Zoma' Suspender Belt
10:35 Finished 1930s Kestos Bra and Suspender Belt

Links mentioned in this vodeo:
1. Sewing a 1930s Wardrobe Blog Post:theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-1930s-wardrobe.html
2. The YouTube Playlist for the 1930s Wardrobe: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH
3. 1930s Bras and Tap Pants Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/05/sewing-1930s-bras-and-tap-pants.html
4. 1930s Slips Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/06/sewing-1930s-slips-1930s-wardrobe.html
5. 1930s Corset Garter Belt: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/08/sewing-1930s-corset-garter-belt.html
6. The Underpinnings Museum: underpinningsmuseum.com
7. The Underpinnings Museum Exhibitions: underpinningsmuseum.com/exhibitions
8. Underpinnings Museum on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/underpinningsmuseum?ref=shop_sugg_market
9. The 1930s Kestos 'Zoma' Suspender Belt Pattern: etsy.com/listing/988405170/1930s-kestos-zoma-retro-pin-up-style?click_key=fcb6da80ec8faa171b0307f5fcb5eb0794c5e6ef%3A988405170&click_sum=321df793&ref=shop_home_active_8
10. The 1930s Kestos Style Bra Pattern: etsy.com/listing/707269237/c-1930s-kestos-style-bra-pattern-a3a4?click_key=f1f5026799ebc98a3fda954cd6f499505bf5a201%3A707269237&click_sum=4d52c8b4&ref=shop_home_active_17
11. The 1930s Anti-Chafing Pantlet: etsy.com/listing/1281186936/c-1930s-anti-chafing-pantlet-cut-out?click_key=d5956f3f154d31680ee6481d3a9b7dd26ee92f77%3A1281186936&click_sum=ec6af16f&ref=shop_home_active_21
12. Professor Pincushion Thread Loop Video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=-6YeXCqy-HA&t=14s
13. Threads Sewing Hooks and Eyes Video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=_d06GhQx_Wg&t=6s
14. Made to Sew Hooks and Eyes Video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=a_MP8P4xd-U&t=11s

The Perfect Touch Blog Post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/09/sewing-1930s-kestos-bra-and-zoma-belt.html

1930s Wardrobe YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Quiet by the Mini Vandals

Sewing a 1930s Corset Garter Belt

aperfecttouch 2023-08-06 | This video will be Part 3 of the 1930s Underthings for the complete 1930s wardrobe. #1930swardrobe Well, actually, it's Part 3a, as I felt this Corset Garter Belt deserved it's own blog post and video as it's such a great foundation piece and can be used for so many vintage eras. Part 3b to follow!

Here I'll share a bit of vintage foundations history, how I found this pattern, and how I made it with the translated original instructions.

Pattern by Mrs. Depew on Etsy: etsy.com/listing/591073411/vintage-sewing-pattern-french-1930s-pin?click_key=41a6c3fc63be4eb95079e14ae1f1ec2faa7e45f1%3A591073411&click_sum=125af759&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-7&sts=1

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Quiet - The Mini Vandals

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/08/sewing-1930s-corset-garter-belt.html

Almost Heaven - A Costumers Retreat - The Planning #almostheavencostumeretreat

aperfecttouch 2023-07-09 | Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The words of John Denver's 1971 song and the theme for a 2024 Costumer's Retreat for vintage and historical costuming. In this video I take you along on my journey for the site visits to The Greenbrier and the Cass Scenic Railroad. Watch the event take form for a group of costumers wearing fashion from the vintage and historical eras of The Greenbrier and the Cass Scenic Railroad - 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, and Victorian and 18th century.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
10:38 Road Trip to The Greenbrier
25:00 Road Trip to Cass Scenic Railroad
26:51 Maike's Amazing Vintage Vest
28:51 Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Cont.
33:07 Road Trip to the Green Bank Observatory
34:36 Home to Plan the 2024 Event

Very Special Thank You! to Maike @engineeringknits on YouTube.
Maike's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@EngineeringKnits

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/07/almost-heaven-costumers-retreat-planning.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
1. Ibiza Dreams by Chris Haugen
2. Campfire Song by Chris Haugen
3. Lonesome Star by Unicorn Heads

Music Purchased from Pond5: Calm Acoustic Item 210234056 Transaction 7196194 July 6, 2023

Sewing 1930s Slips #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2023-06-24 | A lingerie staple for decades - the slip. This video is second in a series of three videos creating 1930s Underthings for a complete 1930s wardrobe.

Part 1 - Sewing 1930s Bras & Tap Pants
YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=iH9kosTz4ns
Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/05/sewing-1930s-bras-and-tap-pants.html
Part 2 - Sewing 1930s Slips - Long & Short
Part 3 - Sewing 1930s Corset Girdles, Garter Belts, and A Surprise

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:49 1930s Art Deco Slip - Black
05:00 1930s Art Deco Slip - White
06:43 1930 Slip - Peach
08:23 1930 Slip - Long Black - Low Back
10:25 Finished 1930s Lingerie Sets

Depew Patterns #3069 1930 Slip: etsy.com/listing/509562452/vintage-sewing-pattern-ladies-1920s?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=art+deco+slip+pattern&ref=sr_gallery-1-13&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/06/sewing-1930s-slips-1930s-wardrobe.html

1930s Wardrobe YouTube Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbnUVTJCwW5DSTnLaM8FdDTH

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Quiet by the Mini Vandals

Sewing 1930s Bras & Tap Pants #1930swardrobe

aperfecttouch 2023-05-15 | Foundations. Those undergarments that create the beautiful fashion silhouettes of the eras. As a newbie costumer I was told to begin any era by sewing garments from the inside out. This video is the first of three where the foundations of the 1930s silhouette are made:

Part 1 - Sewing 1930s Bras & Tap Pants
Part 2 - Sewing 1930s Slips - Long & Short
Part 3 - Sewing 1930s Corset Girdles, Garter Belts, and A Surprise

All videos will be added to the Playlist #1930swardrobe.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
06:24 1930s Bra & Tap Pants - White
12:25 1930s Bra & Tap Pants - Blue
14:02 1930s Bra & Tap Pants - Black
17:00 1930s Bra & Tap Pants - Black & White
18:20 1930s Bra & Tap Pants - Finished!

Pattern Companies:
1. Mrs. Depew on Etsy: etsy.com/search?q=mrs.%20depew
2. Wearing History: etsy.com/shop/wearinghistory/?etsrc=sdt
3. Truly Victorian: trulyvictorian.info
4. Folkwear: folkwear.com
5. Laughing Moon: laughingmoonmercantile.com
6. Simplicity: simplicity.com
7. Corsets By Caroline: corsetsbycaroline.co.uk
8. Harlots & Angels: etsy.com/market/harlots_and_angels
9. Reconstructing History: reconstructinghistory.com
10. Bazaar Patterns - BP9206 www.tudorlinks.com

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/05/sewing-1930s-bras-and-tap-pants.html

Music from the YouTube Library: Quiet by The Mini Vandals

Party Like A Vanderbilt - The Memories #costumeflashback

aperfecttouch 2023-03-19 | Would you love to see Downton Abbey costumes displayed in a beautiful Gilded Age estate home? Or wedding attire from some of your favorite films? Maybe costumes from the 1997 Titanic movie in a home where the occupants were to sail on the Titanic and then changed passage at the last minute?

While researching, sourcing, sewing, and crafting are all part of the wonderful costume hobby so many of us love, if we are fortunate we then get to wear those fabulous creations to events organized around the world. But what if there isn't an event near us? Perhaps you can find some place very special and create an event of your own! I'm so fortunate to have Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, just 100 miles from my tiny farmhouse. It was the perfect place to host costume events during three years of Biltmore Estate costume exhibits for Dressing Downton, Fashionable Romance, and Glamour on Board. Downton Abbey costumes, wedding in film costumes, and Titanic movie costumes and all with some very special people, activities, and memories.

As part of my #costumeflashback series, this video will share the organizing and hosting of these three events and share with you some of the incredible memories made.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:17 Season 1
10:50 Season 2
19:23 Season 3
37:04 Outro

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/03/party-like-vanderbilt-memories-seasons.html

Links mentioned in this video:

Biltmore Estate: biltmore.com
John M. Bryan's Book: amazon.com/Biltmore-Estate-Distinguished-Private-Place/dp/084781811X
Party Like A Vanderbilt 2015: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2014/12/party-like-vanderbilt.html
Party Like A Vanderbilt 2016: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2015/08/party-like-vanderbilt-season-2.html
Party Like A Vanderbilt 2018: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2017/10/party-like-vanderbilt-sail-away-season.html
Party Like A Vanderbilt Titanic Passengers: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2018/06/party-like-vanderbilt-sail-away-season.html
Lady Detalle on Etsy: etsy.com/market/lady_detalle
The Fashion Archaeologist on Etsy: etsy.com/market/the_fashion_archaeologist
Harney & Sons Titanic Blend Tea: harney.com/products/rms-titanic-20-sachet-tin?variant=39970525413447&msclkid=e128954fe38416986986f1588ef281b5&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_Bing_All%20Teas&utm_term=4585375810049664&utm_content=2_%2410-%2425
eCreate Photography: ecreate.com

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
1. I Need to Start Writing Things Down by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

2. That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

3. The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

2022 Projects ~ 2023 Plans | With A Whim-Directed Costumer

aperfecttouch 2023-02-20 | What does a whim-directed costumer create over a year? This video is a recap of all the projects inspired by new patterns, events, costumer collaborations, or a newly discovered fashion era. First are the projects for the Historical Sew Monthly Challenges #historicalsewmonthly, a few extras, and then a look at sewing and events planned for 2023.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Historical Sew Monthly
01:19 January
03:14 February
03:51 March
05:11 April
05:46 May
06:24 June
07:30 July
08:33 August
09:36 September
10:42 October
12:30 November
14:14 December
15:49 Other 2022 Projects
15:59 1940s Aprons
16:28 Gunne Snacke
17:01 Bridgerton Garden Party Gown
17:22 Bridgerton Ball Gown
17:39 2022 Costume Events
20:59 2023 Plans

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/02/2022-projects-and-2023-plans-with-whim.html

Historical Sew Monthly Blog Posts and YouTube Videos (will be updated as more are published):
January: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/02/bringing-victorian-barbie-to-life.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=X3EkRMUxufo

February: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

March: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/11/native-american-heritage-month-2022.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=CKVgMmdvKus

April: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

May: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

June: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/11/sewing-hamilton-spencer.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=0xWARcYm2j0

July: Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/testing-burnley-trowbridge-wrapper.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=KosXltXKI7U

August: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-1930s-suit-and-hat-katharine.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=NFV_C8LA1wo

September: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/04/a-stashbusting-reticule-challenge.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Ek9npjBZxgE

October: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/02/youtube-companion-video-httpsyoutu.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=HNxafK2Kks4

November: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

December: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

Costube Cooks YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Rdc49S7dac4&list=PLIXZOOWe46njgJPru5_Mbq8fp-fTdirkD&index=1&t=0s
Costube Cooks Recipes: drive.google.com/file/d/16hYTLbeiFl7YJTjl-rnBTksL4ej75ra7/view

#gunnesnacks Fascinator: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-strawberry-fascinator.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=65XayBht9eI&t=0s

#gunnesnacks Suit: Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/06/last-month-i-shared-with-you-blog-post.html
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=tn9eIlsuf0E

Bridgerton Garden Party Gown and Reticule: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)
Bridgerton Ball Gown: Blog Post: (saved for future update)
Video: (saved for future update)

1870s Carriage Gown Multi-Part Project Playlist (will automatically update as new videos are published): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbkWDs4HlCgs6e2_Lo7JDnDH

Maike on Engineering Knits on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFgvZeK265kSMQLXJe00vpA

Beespoke Vintage: beespokevintage.com

Corsets & Cravats: http://www.corsetsandcravats.com

Music from YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

1930s Holiday Barbie | Bonus: Ribbon Flower Tutorial

aperfecttouch 2023-02-14 | #holidaybarbie The first year was Edwardian, the second year it was Victorian, this year it's a Vintage Holiday Barbie! This video follows the creation of a life-sized Barbie doll costume and includes some sweet surprises and a ribbon flower tutorial.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:34 The Pattern
04:39 The Fabric and Notions
05:27 The Bodice
07:56 The Skirt
09:45 A Finished Gown
10:12 The Jacket
13:03 The Finished Jacket
13:35 The Finished Gown and Jacket
14:07 A Ribbon Poinsettia Tutorial
19:27 The Sash
20:18 A Cap and Snood
22:11 The Finished Holiday Barbie
23:59 The Point d'Esprit Jacket
24:36 The Finished Point d'Esprit Jacket
25:21 A Ribbon Gardenia
26:58 The Finished Gardenia Gown and Snood
29:04 Mrs. Knox's Holiday Dainties
33:52 Happy Holidays! The Holiday Barbie and Billy Holiday Gardenia Gowns

Companion Blog Post with Ribbon Flower Tutorial: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2023/02/youtube-companion-video-httpsyoutu.html

Holiday Barbie Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbn1mwIov4yDd6uR0Op1D-IH

Information and images for Ruth Handler and Barbie Doll: corporate.mattel.com/history

Information and images for Rose Knox and Knox Gelatin: americacomesalive.com/rose-knox-foremost-woman-industrialist-of-her-day

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Home for the Holidays by TrackTribe

Native American Heritage Month 2022 - Beadcraft #nativeamericanheritagemonth #mynativestory

aperfecttouch 2022-11-30 | Art is a wonderful way to share cultures. During Native American Heritage Month 2022 I have been researching and learning an art form of my ancestral Native American tribe - beadcraft. My journey begins with the teachings of Master Beadwork Artist Jessica Leigh Gokey. In this video I share some background of this cultural art and my beginning of what I anticipate will be a lifelong learning adventure. #mynativestory #nativeamericanheritagemonth

Jessica Leigh Gokey's Website: jessicaleighgokey.com/#
Beadwork Book by Pamela Stanley-Millner: amazon.com/Authentic-American-Indian-Beadwork-How/dp/0486247392/ref=sr_1_13?adgrpid=1343603772788796&hvadid=83975306627928&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=56633&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83975576862613%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=15052_10495091&keywords=beadwork+book&qid=1669836884&sr=8-13
Harriet's Patterns: http://harriets.com

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/11/native-american-heritage-month-2022.html

2021 Video: youtube.com/watch?v=5Pwyq4TSELM&t=4s
2021 Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2021/11/native-american-heritage-month-ancestry.html

Music from YouTube Audio Library: White River by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing the Hamilton Spencer #hamiltonspencer #costumeindustrycoalition

aperfecttouch 2022-11-19 | The Hamilton Spencer! An incredible pattern offered by the Costume Industry Coalition to ensure the future of these incredible artisans! This video will give you a brief summary of the pattern, the multi-step process I used to create my version, and wearing The Hamilton Spencer for both historical and historybounding impressions. And a few bonuses in between!

Links as promised in this video:

Costume Industry Coalition: costumeindustrycoalition.com

Costume Industry Coalition on Instagram: instagram.com/costumeindustrycoalition

CIC Etsy Shop: etsy.com/market/costume_industry_coalition

UNCSA: https://www.uncsa.edu/

Certain Sundries: certainsundries.wixsite.com/certainsundries/store-policies?lang=es

1820 Spencer at the Metropolitan Museum: metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/108020

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:37 Pattern
03:47 Fabrics and Notions
05:27 Cutting Fabrics
06:55 1. Prep Double Cord
08:29 2. Prep Rouleaux Trim for Leaf Motifs
09:54 3. Prep Balls for Leaf and Sleeve Motifs
10:46 4. Stitching Leaf Motifs
14:09 5. Prep Front for Stitching
15:36 6. Body
16:43 7. Belt
17:19 8. Collar
18:25 9. Cord and Lining
21:47 10. Sleeve Lattice Motif
24:49 11. Sleeve
25:35 12. Sleeve Puff
27:11 13. Inserting the Sleeve
28:40 14. Sleeve Petals
34:29 15. Applying Petals to Caps
35:27 Certain Sundries' Hamilton Spencer Sew-a-long
36:09 The Finished Hamilton Spencer and an Historical Find
37:21 Wearing the Hamilton Spencer

Music from the YouTube Audio Library: Frozen in Love by Aakash Gandhi

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/11/sewing-hamilton-spencer.html

Celebrating Two Years on YouTube

aperfecttouch 2022-08-16 | On August 16, 2020 I uploaded my first full costuming video. What an experience it has been! I've loved sharing this costume passion with friends, family, and fellow creators! This video is a recap of the fun through these two years! Thank you for being here!!

Music from YouTube Audio Library: Dreamland by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a Strawberry Gunne Sax #gunnesnacks

aperfecttouch 2022-06-14 | #gunnesnacks was the brainchild of Cait of Willoughby and Rose. A Gunne Sax-inspired garment with fabric inspired by our favorite snacks. I professed my love of All Things Strawberry in the video and blog post Sewing a Strawberry Fascinator. This video is Part 2, the 1988 Gunne Sax pattern skirt and jacket. A Strawberry Dream awaits at the end!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:32 The Pattern
03:27 The Fabric
04:09 The Skirt
05:41 The Jacket
08:38 The Perfect Touches
10:25 A Finished Strawberry Gunne Sax
11:25 A Strawberry Dream

Strawberry Fascinator Video: youtube.com/watch?v=65XayBht9eI
Strawberry Fascinator Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-strawberry-fascinator.html

Links for information shared in this video:

jessicamcclintock.com/story

vogue.com/article/obituary-jessica-mcclintock-gunne-sax-designer

fidmmuseum.org/2012/02/1970s-gunne-sax-dresses.html

cheatsheet.com/entertainment/bill-and-hillary-clinton-30-photos-of-their-marriage-through-the-years.html

Companion Blog Post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/06/last-month-i-shared-with-you-blog-post.html

Music from YouTube Audio Library: Heavenly by Aakash Gandhi

Sewing a Strawberry Fascinator #gunnesnacks

aperfecttouch 2022-05-29 | When Cait of Willoughby and Rose suggested a fun collaboration of Gunne Sax style garments sewn with fabrics featuring our favorite snacks I was all in! And my favorite? You've already guessed! Anything strawberry! This video is Part 1 with the making of a Strawberry Fascinator and Part 2 will be the Gunne Sax garment with all the perfect and very strawberry touches!

Willoughby and Rose YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/WilloughbyRose

#gunnensnacks Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-rA39xXWMdNwZdATwSXsWpbT-tmNzyn

Companion Blog Post for this video: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-strawberry-fascinator.html

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Heavenly by Aakash Gandhi

Testing a Burnley & Trowbridge Wrapper Pattern #stashswap2022

aperfecttouch 2022-05-22 | Both thrilled and nervous to be selected to test a Burnley & Trowbridge Wrapping Gown/Wrapper pattern! It was the perfect use for fabric from Noelle of Costuming Drama on YouTube from #stashswap2022. This video highlights using an e-pattern or pdf pattern, and a few steps in the construction of the wrapper. And then, a finished silk taffeta wrapper!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:16 The Pattern
03:35 The Fabric
04:13 The Test
07:11 The Finished Wrapping Gown

Burnley & Trowbridge Website: burnleyandtrowbridge.com
Burnley & Trowbridge on YouTube: youtube.com/c/BurnleyandTrowbridgeCo

Companion Blog Post for This Video: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/testing-burnley-trowbridge-wrapper.html

#stashswap2022 on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=U1yT3JBEjfY
#stashswap2022 Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/stash-swap-2022-what-i-gave-what-i-got.html

Using PDF Patterns Blog Post: http://theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2019/08/pdf-sewing-patterns-costumers-experience.html

Music from YouTube Library:

That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

Katharine Hepburn Style! #stashswap2022 #evadresspatterns

aperfecttouch 2022-05-15 | While researching 1930s fashion for an upcoming event I've found some truly fabulous patterns. One special pattern offered by EvaDress Patterns is a reprint of the original 1933 Butterick pattern for a suit worn by Katharine Hepburn in the 1933 movie Christopher Strong.

This video will share the making of the suit and hat with a silk taffeta fabric I received in #stashswap2022.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:50 The Skirt and Bodice
04:36 The Jacket
09:43 The Pleated Hat
11:04 Time to Wear!

Companion Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/sewing-1930s-suit-and-hat-katharine.html

Butterick Vintage Starred Patterns Info: vintagepatterns.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Butterick_Starred

Warner Archive: warnerbros.com/collections/warner-archive

EvaDress Katharine Hepburn Pattern: evadress.com/products/copy-of-1934-dinner-ensemble-e30-1013

#stashswap2022 YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=U1yT3JBEjfY
#stashswap2022 Blog Post: theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/stash-swap-2022-what-i-gave-what-i-got.html

Rago Shapewear Vintage Collection: ragoshapewear.com/collections/vintage

Music from the YouTube Audio Library:
Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100185

Artist: http://incompetech.com

Stash Swap 2022 - What I Gave, What I Got #stashswap2022

aperfecttouch 2022-05-08 | This is the first time I've participated in a costumer's stash swap and what a fun experience! Join me as I pack from my stash for Megan and Noelle in #stashswap2022. And be surprised by the amazing stash I received!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Swapping With Megan
02:20 A Bonus Swap
03:40 A Package From Noelle

Our Stash Swap Host - Horizen Cosplay: youtube.com/c/HorizenCosplay
Thank you, Annabelle!
My #stashswap2022 partner ClusterFrock: youtube.com/c/ClusterFrock
My #stashswap2022 bonus partner Costuming Drama: youtube.com/c/CostumingDramaLlama

Companion Blog Post:
theperfecttouchvictorian.blogspot.com/2022/05/stash-swap-2022-what-i-gave-what-i-got.html

Music:
That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp

Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com