Easiest Walking Skirt Ever? Modern Sewing for Historical Costuming Lina Piprek 2021-08-19 | Making an easy Victorian walking skirt with modern sewing shortcuts! This is a tutorial that mixes together modern and historical techniques: everything from horsehair braid hems to traditional Victorian pockets, with lots of detail about how I did everything. I put together a little pattern as part of this project, which includes patterns for the waistband, placket, and pockets, and is intended to supplement Victorian drafting manuals (which usually don't explain those details). I hope you'll see how approachable historical sewing can be - even if extant instructions tend to be a little confusing!Pattern “Expansion Pack”My pattern pieces for the waistband, placket, and pockets can be found here:ko-fi.com/s/f908615f94Victorian and Edwardian Drafting manuals (organized by date)The Dress and Cloak Cutter (1881):archive.org/details/dresscloakcutter00heck/page/32/mode/2upKeystone Jacket and Dress Cutter (1895): archive.org/details/keystonejacketdr00heck/page/82/mode/2upRosenbleet's Perfect System of Ladies' Garment Cutting (1911):archive.org/details/rosenbleetsperfe00rose/page/24/mode/2upThe American Garment Cutter for Women’s Garments (1913):archive.org/details/americangarmentc00enge/page/204/mode/2upClothing for Women; Selection, Design, Construction (1919):archive.org/details/clothingforwomen00balduoft/page/116/mode/2upFuture Pattern Releases!I have a mailing list! My website with fancy sign-up section is still a work in progress (sorry!) but you can send me an email at linapiprekdesign@gmail.com to let me know that you want to be added. You’ll receive emails about pattern releases, early access to patterns via pattern testing, and any other big projects – not about video releases, that’s what YouTube notifications are for 😉I also post updates to my Instagram page (www.instagram.com/linapiprek) and right here on YouTube.CoSy 2021 / CosTube Symposium 2021CoSy is a free online convention hosted by CosTube. This year it runs from Thursday 19 August - Sunday 22 August 2021, but the videos will stay up afterwards too! During the event you can join the Discord server, participate in instagram events, and more - everything is linked in the schedule.The full schedule is here:drive.google.com/file/d/1SbrOBOySTxgJsYMeG1H-SutjRHA4Ri6A/view?usp=sharingPlaylist with all the videos is here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3z00JFxdhfFWeTnhniEjLYLOF6SbXUmlLink to collect the badge for this video is here:https://forms.gle/rnaAdwY5HR3a4KFF700:00 - Intro01:28 - Materials03:36 - Cutting Out04:04 - Pocket Facing05:47 - Finishing Off Seam Allowances09:51 - Placket11:57 - Pockets17:41 - Skirt Seams18:20 - Waistband21:49 - Hem25:06 - RevealTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Two Days Working on my Sewing Book - January vs. October Lina Piprek 2023-10-21 | There's really no such thing as a "typical" workday on a project like this, but these are two days (spaced 10 months apart) that I spent working on my book - Time Capsule Wardrobe.Time Capsule Wardrobe is a collection of sewing patterns that mix and match to create a historically inspired capsule wardrobe. A historybounding guide in book form, basically. The book includes the patterns themselves, illustrated instructions for how to make the garments, and guidance for how to style them. It is not yet finished or published - I'll share updates and announcements once it's available 😊Playlist with more videos about the book:youtube.com/watch?v=RLnUCu24RzM&list=PLIFLSRPI6r86YOqPpes42uWHYk8_XX7cBMentioned in this video:Laura Tolton Art (she illustrated the custom fabric!)Laura's Instagram: instagram.com/lauratoltonartLaura's Etsy Shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/lauratoltonBook updates:kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/postsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:42 - January07:51 - OctoberTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekUpdates about Time Capsule Wardrobe (my book!): kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/postsFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com(please note my commissions are currently closed)
Cleaning my Sewing Space (a reality check) Lina Piprek 2022-08-30 | Satisfying footage of cleaning my workroom, combined with the less satisfying reality that it's not always clean, and projects are not always easy.Things mentioned in this video:Sewing room makeover video (organizing/rearranging this room):youtube.com/watch?v=noW2cwxuMlsTime Capsule Wardrobe (my book) is a sewing book containing all the patterns and instructions you'll need to make your own history inspired capsule wardrobe.Info about the project: kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobeUpdates about my progress: kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/postsTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:25 Before01:33 During06:39 After08:46 1 year laterMusic:Music via Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com)Prosper - Megan WoffordInspiration - Megan WoffordTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekUpdates about Time Capsule Wardrobe (my book!): kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/postsFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com(please note my commissions are currently closed)
Q&A Livestream - sewing patterns, book, and kickstarter campaign Lina Piprek 2022-04-17 | Answering questions about my book - Time Capsule Wardrobe. Questions were submitted by Kickstarter backers who pre-ordered the book (but if we have enough time I'll answer others during the stream too 😊)Time Capsule Wardrobe is a collection of sewing patterns that mix and match to create a historically inspired capsule wardrobe. A historybounding guide in book form, basically. The book includes the patterns themselves, the instructions for how to make everything, and guidance for how to style them and build your wardrobe.You can see the Kickstarter campaign (now ended) and read more about the project here: kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobeThe book and sewing patterns will be made available for general sale as soon as everything is finished and all Kickstarter orders are fulfilled. The current estimate for this is early 2023.To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com(please note my commissions are currently closed)
Historybounding Lookbook - Time Capsule Wardrobe BOOK Lina Piprek 2022-02-06 | Time Capsule Wardrobe is a collection of sewing patterns that mix and match to create a historically inspired capsule wardrobe. A historybounding guide in book form, basically. The book includes the patterns themselves, the instructions for how to make everything, and guidance for how to style them and build your wardrobe.You can preorder it here:kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobeTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.comMusic:Howard Harper-Barnes / Meet Me in the Hills / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Launching my Book! - Behind the Scenes Kickstarter Release Lina Piprek 2022-02-05 | youtu.be/j0sUw_618kw finally time! My book launches publicly tomorrow (6 February) so today I'm showing you the behind the scenes process of setting up the Kickstarter campaign for it.kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobeTime Capsule Wardrobe is a collection of sewing patterns that mix and match to create a historically inspired capsule wardrobe. A historybounding guide in book form, basically. The book includes the patterns themselves, the instructions for how to make everything, and guidance for how to style them and build your wardrobe.Thank you all for your support, I couldn't have gotten this far without you ❤️Mentioned in this video:Preview Videos:youtu.be/-zxnW-B7d_8youtu.be/j0sUw_618kwI've been filming the process of writing the book and making the patterns, you can watch the playlist here:youtube.com/watch?v=RLnUCu24RzM&list=PLIFLSRPI6r86YOqPpes42uWHYk8_XX7cB(fair warning - it will look like there are a few steps missing. I've put all video editing on hold the last few months, because I wanted to get the content of the book as far as possible before launching it and asking for your help. I'll be adding in the videos I've filmed since October ASAP)To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.comMusic:Megan Wofford / Prosper / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comMegan Wofford / Inspiration / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Sketch to Sewing Pattern (Edwardian Shirtwaist!) - Writing a Historybounding Book Lina Piprek 2021-11-06 | Vlog following the making one of the historybounding sewing patterns for my upcoming book. Starting from finalizing the design to making a wearable mockup of the pattern, I show the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a sewing pattern to life (though it's mostly me being indecisive about design decisions). The book (and the shirtwaist pattern) is not available for purchase yet – don’t worry, I’ll make a big announcement when it is. If you don’t trust the algorithm gods to show you my announcement, you can send me an email at linapiprekdesign@gmail.com to let me know you want to be added to my mailing list. You’ll receive email updates about pattern releases, early access to patterns via pattern testing, and any other big projects – not about video releases, that’s what YouTube notifications are for 😉Things mentioned in this video:Half scale mannequin pattern by Ruth Watkin:http://ruth-watkin.squarespace.com/shop/halfscalefemaleThis pattern is amazing, it’s one of my favorite recent additions to my sewing room. I used fabric scraps to stuff mine 😊Pattern Testers for this shirtwaist (I'll link their videos here if they make them)Shannon MakesVideo: youtube.com/watch?v=c-O_Qjl31XoChannel: youtube.com/c/ShannonMakesOpus ElenaeVideo: youtube.com/watch?v=x_Styb7zUEwChannel: youtube.com/c/OpusElenaeDEMIPINTEcreationsChannel: youtube.com/c/DEMIPINTEcreationsMiss PhilomenaChannel: youtube.com/c/MissPhilomenaTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Mixing Time Periods for Historybounding - Designing a Wardrobe Lina Piprek 2021-08-21 | Designing a historybounding wardrobe that mixes together different time periods, with some little illustrations to help you visualize the process.Coloring Page Print-Outko-fi.com/s/64e9f6b6f4Kosedo StudioVanessa has been kind enough to offer a discount code for this video ❤️Use code Lina10 for 10% off the fashion figure templates!The template I used - https://kosedo.studio/collections/printables/products/fashion-figure-template?variant=40781342572711Free template (front only, fewer sizes) - https://kosedo.studio/blogs/headband-and-scruncie-with-display-free-pattern/freebie-fashion-figure-template-croquiWebsite – https://kosedo.studio/Instagram – instagram.com/kosedostudioCoSy 2021 / CosTube Symposium 2021CoSy is a free online convention hosted by CosTube. This year it runs from Thursday 19 August - Sunday 22 August 2021, but the videos will stay up afterwards too! During the event you can join the Discord server, participate in instagram events, and more - everything is linked in the schedule. The full schedule is here: drive.google.com/file/d/1SbrOBOySTxgJsYMeG1H-SutjRHA4Ri6A/view?usp=sharingPlaylist with all the videos is here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3z00JFxdhfFWeTnhniEjLYLOF6SbXUmlLink to collect the badge for this video is here: https://forms.gle/hL5SscCqCExnKPAu8Videos mentioned / linked in cardsOpus Elenae (thanks for the photo Courtney ❤️) - youtube.com/channel/UCNTLYiKvENy-WFv_GlN9gRQPeriod Shirt Video - youtube.com/watch?v=XUIVc2Ti5zcPolonaise Inspired Dress - youtube.com/watch?v=zBZb6MfyyicChemise a la Reine Inspired Dress - youtube.com/watch?v=G1S-MlmP37I&t=120sWalking Skirt Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=VkwWH_-yP6UImages[1] Regency dress – metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82128Victorian dress with 2 bodices – risdmuseum.org/art-design/collection/dress-day-bodice-evening-bodice-and-skirt-20058912?return=%2Fart-design%2Fcollection%2Fthree-piece-dress-day-bodice-evening-bodice-and-skirt-20058912b%3Freturn%3D%252Fart-design%252Fcollection%253Fsearch_api_fulltext%253Ddress%252520day%252520bodice%252520evening%252520bodice%252520and%252520skirt14th C “Kirtle” (yes I know the photo is a cotehardie but look how pretty!) – Opus Elenaeyoutube.com/channel/UCNTLYiKvENy-WFv_GlN9gRQinstagram.com/opuselenae18th C Petticoat - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/17333918th C Breeches - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/90570Edwardian shirtwaist - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/86051Edwardian waistcoat - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83190Edwardian combinations - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/1571850:00 – Intro01:20 – The Concept02:56 – Waistline04:19 – Creating Separates06:10 – The Wardrobe13:53 – The Outfits14:59 – OutroTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
How to Sew a Corset - Tutorial with PDF Pattern Lina Piprek 2021-06-30 | A corset sewing tutorial complete with a multi-size PDF pattern! 🎉The “Lillian” corset is a basic waspie (short underbust corset) sewing pattern. The pattern is suitable for anyone at an ambitious beginner level and above – corsets do require precise sewing, but I’ve done my best to make the pattern as simple to follow as possible. This video follows the same basic structure as the written instructions, so feel free to jump back and forth between the two.You can download the PDF sewing pattern here:ko-fi.com/s/1e94d86970This pattern comes in 15 sizes - corset sizes 45-115 cm / 17 ¾ - 45 ¼ inches (suits approx. uncorseted waist measurements 53-128 cm / 21-50 in), with further instructions on how to adjust it to your specific size.This project has been… A Long Time in the making. Initially I only planned to use the pattern for my own projects, but as my business has grown and changed over the years – and since so many of my subscribers here on YouTube are sewists in their own right – I decided to turn it into a sewing pattern that you can use instead! I hope you like it as much as I do, and I’d love to see what you make (tag me or use #LillianCorsetPattern on Instagram!)Beige/gold corset modelled by my friend Riah!Her instagram: instagram.com/_youseiHer podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2KEMZTA9lNmpu7jr3TD0lpThings mentioned/shown in this video (not affiliate links, just because I know people will ask):The skull on my shelf is not real, it’s a resin badger skull replica made by my lovely partner (thanks for letting me steal them for decorating ❤), and you can buy them here:etsy.com/uk/shop/AWoodlandWorkshopBeige/gold spot coutil is from Vena Cava Design:venacavadesign.co.uk/product.php/4/14/spot_broche_fabric_for_corsets_5_colours_beautiful_heavy_traditional_fabric00:00 – Introduction01:04 – Printing the Pattern01:45 – Choosing a Size04:32 – Adjusting the Pattern to Your Size06:34 – Materials09:48 – Cutting Out14:56 – Sewing Main Seams21:04 – Waist Tape22:37 – Back Facing25:40 – Boning Channels28:15 – Adding Boning29:28 – Binding31:13 – RevealTo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Sewing a Chemise Dress and Answering Questions #Costube21Questions Lina Piprek 2021-06-05 | In the lead up to CoSy, the costube community put together a list of questions to get to know the participants! I thought I'd combine my answers with a sewing video to mix things up a little. The dress you see me making is modern interpretation of an 18th century style, and is quite possibly my new favorite dress to take to photoshoots - SO swishy!Resources about Chemise Dresses (history and other recreations):• Painting 1 - Marie Antoinette in a Chemise Dress by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1783• Painting 2 - The Fruit Market at St. Vincent by Agostino Brunias, 1770s• https://sites.northwestern.edu/littlewhitedress/• earlyamericanists.com/2018/09/11/creole-comforts-and-french-connections-a-case-study-in-caribbean-dress• SnappyDragon - youtube.com/watch?v=DMejRoNrJdc&t=123s• Luella the Maker - youtube.com/watch?v=S1hlNgYzse0&t=149s• Costume Literate - youtube.com/watch?v=hhGMc_sZ6AA• Morgan Donner - youtube.com/watch?v=sw-oqLPgmEAThe model for the photoshoot was my lovely friend Laura! She's an incredible illustrator and cosplayer, and you can see her work here:instagram.com/lauratoltonartinstagram.com/chartermagicetsy.com/uk/shop/lauratoltonThings mentioned in this video:Edith Skirt Video - youtube.com/watch?v=0I8ZAIXaPFgCoSy (Costube Symposium - this years version of CoCoVid) is a free online costuming event. It will take place 19-22 August 2021 right here on YouTube, and feature content by loads of different creators. To learn more and stay up to date, follow the event on Facebook and Instagram:facebook.com/CoSy2021instagram.com/costubesymposiumMore 21 Questions Videos (get to know the other creators!):youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHTMZeRptO2VD-XZCCP9PZJn8v_X0E4STo buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram: instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries:linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Sewing Room Makeover - Before and After Lina Piprek 2021-04-19 | I cleaned and reorganized my sewing space! I can't be the only one who's nosy about seeing other people's setup, right? The furniture didn't fit anymore because we had a new radiator put in, so I rearranged everything and reorganized a couple things while I was at it... and that's it, that's the whole video 😉TimestampsIntro: 0:00Before: 1:18During: 5:14After: 13:01To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram: instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business/commission inquiries:linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Why do Actresses Complain about Corsets? (and why we should believe them) Lina Piprek 2021-02-14 | I’m not asking anyone to stop promoting corsets (as a corset maker that would be an absurd thing to do), I just wanted to explain why an actress’s experience of wearing a corset might be different from yours. This doesn’t mean that corsets are evil, or that they should be painful, I just believe that the situation where you’re wearing one can have a big impact on comfort. (And if we could all stop assuming that professional costume makers don’t know what they’re doing that would be great)***Every film production is different. These are not definitive facts, these are my opinions based on my experiences.***TIMESTAMPSIntro - 0:00Badly fitting corsets - 4:02Corsets worn improperly - 6:06Personal preferences - 8:11Working hours - 10:04Anti-corset news articles - 13:08Conclusion - 14:28Some further points that didn’t make the video:“Working women always wore corsets and they had long days too” – Yes. But they were also used to corsets, instead of jumping straight from leggings to wearing a corset full time. Corsets do also get more comfortable over time (just like bras!), and a brand new corset is never going to feel as comfy cozy as one you’ve been wearing regularly for years.“But they’re misinforming the public and giving corsets a bad name” – Yes. It’s a weird world we live in where your word is taken as absolute truth as soon as you have a following. But I still think actresses are allowed to have their own opinions based on their personal experiences, and that there’s a way to educate people on corsets without implying that actresses are making up their experiences.Photo Credits:3:06 Armor made at Robert Allsopp and Associates for "Man of La Mancha" starring Kelsey Grammer3:09 Antler helmet and armor made at Robert Allsopp and Associates for Netflix's "Cursed"(both are costumes I worked heavily on)3:18 Modelled by instagram.com/_yousei and photo edited by instagram.com/rubyhydephotographyAll 3 corsets made and photographed by meSewing content will resume soon! I’m doing a deep clean of my sewing space at the moment because we had to have our heating replaced and the furniture doesn’t fit in its usual setup anymore. Yay. (And yes there will be a video because I can’t be the only one who’s nosy about seeing other people’s setup)To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shopFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business/commission inquiries:linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Vintage Inspired Skirt Tutorial - Edith Skirt Pattern Lina Piprek 2021-01-26 | You can download the printable PDF sewing pattern here:ko-fi.com/s/fcf79dc42eYou can download the gridded version of the pattern here:ko-fi.com/s/40aa1a5297The "Edith" skirt is perfect for historybounding and was inspired by a mix of 50s and Late Victorian styles. The pattern is suitable for makers at all levels (though you may need to look up how to sew buttonholes and bias binding if you’re a total beginner). It’s available as either a gridded version or a tiled, printable PDF version, both with a full set of instructions and both available at the links above. As a New Year’s gift to everyone who has had a tough year, the listings have variable pricing; my recommended price is £10, but it’s available for £2 – just pay whatever you’re able.This project has been A Process. Though I’m pleased with the results, I’ve come to the realization that making digital patterns takes a lot of time (and that I vastly overestimate the speed at which I can work – anyone else?). I do like the idea of producing patterns to accompany some of my videos, but this won’t be “the new normal” going forward. Especially considering the frequency needed to grow on YouTube and especially if everyone expects patterns in a large range of sizes – something I know there has been a lot of outcry for recently. At the end of the day, it’s still just me, and I can only work so fast.That said, I do hope that everyone loves this pattern as much as I do, and here’s to a better 2021. You’re all so lovely, thank you for joining me in this little corner of the internet. ❤️I'll be adding proper captions later this week, apologies for any mistakes in the auto captions and sorry for the delay.For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos (occasional = rare 😅):tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries:linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
My 2020 Sewing Projects #CostubeYearInReview Lina Piprek 2021-01-09 | I thought I'd share look at the sewing projects that didn't make it to YouTube last year, and talk a little about my future plans! 2021 is definitely still filled with a lot of uncertainty for me, but I'm looking forward to sharing more of my projects here and getting to know all you lovely people a little better.Feel free to let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see from me this year, and I'll try to work it into the schedule for you. ❤The model in the photo of the "Artemis" corset is the lovely Laura Tolton (instagram.com/chartermagic), the rest are me and photos are taken by me as well.Burnley and Trowbridge bedgown sew-along is here:youtube.com/watch?v=Z9LWE8XLY3kFor (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos (still haven't made any more though 😅):tiktok.com/@linapiprekFor business inquiries:linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
18th Century Historybounding - Convertible Polonaise Dress Lina Piprek 2020-12-09 | The Halloween video that was so late I almost made it "Nightmare before Christmas" themed 😉I've finally done it, friends! The first part of my Historical Halloween outfit - a historybounding dress that can be changed from a plain dress to a polonaise. I know I mentioned the pattern a few times but didn't say when/where it would be available - there will be an announcement coming in the new year about this! Stay tuned for that ❤For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprekOr my TikTok for occasional short videos:tiktok.com/@linapiprek
Project Announcement - Historical Halloween 2020 Lina Piprek 2020-10-15 | Hello friends! I thought I’d share a short video about my sewing plans for this month. Apologies that I didn’t get into tons of detail, neither about the outfit I’m making nor about the specific imagery that I’ve been researching. I needed to be pretty brief to fit this video into my schedule, but I’ll try to include more of both in future videos in this series.The book I’ve been referencing is “The Appearance of Witchcraft: Print and Visual Culture in Sixteenth-Century Europe” by Charles Zika. It’s incredibly interesting, but please be aware that it’s more of an academic read (lots of in-depth analysis of individual images), if that’s not your thing.I did think twice about sharing this after the recent disagreements in the historybounding community over the use of language and imagery associated with witches. While these have a much longer history than their current use, they do of course hold a great deal of meaning to some people today. I sincerely hope that no one feels I’m treading on concepts I ought to have left alone, but I do feel that our collective human history is there to be explored by everyone. As I explained in the video, my goal is not to create a caricature, but to sew real clothes for my own wardrobe while researching the history of this imagery.The HistoricalHalloween2020 challenge was started by Kirilee Cosplay and Lady Rebecca Fashions! Check out their channels to see more of their content. To see more lovely Halloween projects being put together by other costubers, have a look at Kirilee’s playlist here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5kchbwWz-D1WCesyG9eNQxhrF7RupbmAnd for those who have exceptional memories: yes, I did promise a historybounding corset as my next video. That corset is actually nearly finished but needed to be put aside because I had some more urgent deadlines to work on (not related to YouTube, clearly, since my channel has been so quiet). Not to worry though, the project isn’t forgotten, and I’ll still be posting a video about it as soon as I’m able.For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:instagram.com/linapiprek
Sewing a Flossing Sampler - Victorian Corset Embroidery Lina Piprek 2020-08-01 | Hello all! Welcome to my CoCoVid video, I hope you enjoy it! I got a little ambitious with how many designs I could include in a single video (I'm new to making videos and misjudged it 😅). I tried to make sure the instructions for the individual designs are still clear, but if you have any questions just drop a comment below and I'd be happy to help you out!GIVEAWAYI'm giving away a blank flossing sampler and 2 spools of silk embroidery thread, so that one lucky person can try out all of these designs without having to do any of the prep work. This is being hosted on my instagram page (@linapiprek) and all details on how to enter are located there!instagram.com/linapiprekHANDOUTI’ve put together a printable handout with some notes about flossing and a full-scale copy of my sampler! You can use this to take more detailed measurements, to scale the designs up or down for different size boning channels, or simply to have a closer look:drive.google.com/file/d/18ruA1dTomLsrhHHIEUky-5MVOTJH_JbO/view?usp=sharingCOCOVIDIf you’d like to see more videos from all the creators participating in CoCoVid, there is a downloadable program which lists all the videos and links directly to each person’s channel here:drive.google.com/file/d/1kqbvE_sdgdZyjHxxwUtC8Pmn_MPAuA7z/viewTIMESTAMPSWhat is Corset Flossing? – 2:04Materials – 5:10Types of Thread – 7:19Sewing the Sampler Base – 11:19Designs for Plastic and Steel – 12:41 Green Heart – 13:25 Orange V – 19:50 Orange X – 22:03 Brown Staggered V – 25:34 Blue Tulip – 28:18 Blue V Gradient – 32:16 Grey/Black Floral – 36:00 Pink X Gradient – 39:16 Simple Brown V – 43:25Designs for Cording – 44:32 Pink/Brown – 45:01 Orange Staggered – 46:13 Greeen Wide – 47:49Designs for Cane – 49:12 Orange Floral – 50:08 Green Floral Sprig – 52:47 Blue Teardrop Flower – 54:08 Black Feather – 56:01Final Reveal and Conclusion – 59:24USEFUL RESOURCESThe Symington Collection is a collection of corsets, samples, and patterns from the Symington Corset Company and their competitors, it is housed by the Leicestershire County Council museum service here in the UK. It is particularly notable for how comprehensive it is (the company kept great records!), and for how willing its curators are to share the knowledge that comes with such a collection. I believe they’re an invaluable resource if you have an interest in Victorian corsetry, and I highly recommend checking them out.There are photos of the collection here:imageleicestershire.org.uk/view-item?i=11963&WINID=1596280528499And you can buy copies of Victorian corset patterns from them here:imageleicestershire.org.uk/view-item?i=18697&WINID=1596280528499Devere Yarns sell beautiful embroidery threads. Their silk thread in 36 thickness is my current favorite to use for flossing, and they’re the best value for silk embroidery thread that I’ve found. I use about 15m of thread to do a fairly elaborate flossing design on a whole corset, and their spools have 50m for the same cost that I was previously spending on 10m.devereyarns.co.ukP.S.I know my audio jumps up and down throughout the video. I did my best to fix it but as it turns out, placing your camera between yourself and your sewing (and continually moving your face closer and further away from it), is not the best way to get good audio! Perhaps I should do actual voiceovers rather than explain as I go, I'm working on it 😊
Piecing is Period - Sewing a Historical Bodice out of Scraps Lina Piprek 2020-07-11 | Using all my scraps of linen fabric (cabbage!) to sew a new bodice based on 16th century supportive bodice styles.Somehow I got sidetracked by the construction process and I never really talked about WHY I chose to make this bodice using only scraps, but the answer is really very simple: to use up (some of the) "useful" scraps that I've been hoarding for years, and because it's more environmentally friendly as well as accurate throughout history.I'll likely go into more detail about this in the future, but it's been a few years since I stopped buying "fast fashion" and I now try to sew clothes I need myself, alongside my more costume-y projects. The process of transitioning my wardrobe to include more pieces inspired by history and by costumes I love was a big part of why I started this channel when I did.My instagram: instagram.com/linapiprekMusic:No. 4 by The Denotes | thedenotes.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedcreativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Sewing a Shirt Based on The Great - One Day Make Lina Piprek 2020-06-29 | In which I sew a shirt inspired by Catherine’s casual wardrobe in “The Great” *kind of* in a day but actually in 12h 45m spread over 2 days. I hope you enjoy seeing the process and possibly the absolute disregard I treat deadlines with when I’m aware they’re not Real Deadlines. (And it would have taken even longer without lovely friends to help me make decisions so thanks! ❤️) This video is definitely more of a “follow along” type thing than a tutorial, but there WILL be a tutorial for this and several other projects in the future, stay tuned for updates.I used about 1.5m of cotton swiss dot to make my shirt. The spotted shirt in the show is a different fabric and mine also doesn’t have the neck ties, but since the project was for my own wardrobe rather than an attempt at screen accuracy, I went with personal preferences. 😊Instagram: instagram.com/linapiprekThis video was inspired by the “one day make” challenge started by Kirilee Cosplay (youtube.com/channel/UCI9N4A_1RCzdytqtF-e_nrg)Music:No. 4 by The Denotes | thedenotes.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedcreativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
