Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Thank you so much for watching! This is just a little rant about why I will probably never sew a corset. I say "probably" because in life, you often never know what might happen.
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing to sew a corset, including cost, experience, materials, and more, and I think it's perfectly okay to never want to sew a corset. In fact, for some individuals, it may be more feasible to set aside a little money each month and purchase a custom-fit option made by a professional. I discuss some factors to consider so you can make an informed decision on whether you'd like to jump into making corsetry yourself or if it would be more feasible for you to instead commission a professional. It's a very personal decision!
I'll be back on Sunday with another video, a much longer one. Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you all then!
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Sources:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Planche_II_Interieur_de_la_boutique_d%27un_tailleur_de_corps(cut).gif
#corset #historicalfashion #skillshare
A big thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/vbirchwood12221
Thank you so much for watching! This is just a little rant about why I will probably never sew a corset. I say "probably" because in life, you often never know what might happen.
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing to sew a corset, including cost, experience, materials, and more, and I think it's perfectly okay to never want to sew a corset. In fact, for some individuals, it may be more feasible to set aside a little money each month and purchase a custom-fit option made by a professional. I discuss some factors to consider so you can make an informed decision on whether you'd like to jump into making corsetry yourself or if it would be more feasible for you to instead commission a professional. It's a very personal decision!
I'll be back on Sunday with another video, a much longer one. Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you all then!
π― Support my art on Patreon: patreon.com/vbirchwood
β¨ Leave a donation: ko-fi.com/vbirchwood
π Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood
πͺ‘ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/vasibirchwood
π Business inquiries: sofie@helmtalentgroup.com
Sources:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Planche_II_Interieur_de_la_boutique_d%27un_tailleur_de_corps(cut).gif
#corset #historicalfashion #skillshare

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Further Reading:
https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/kitamakura-and-fan-death/
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/45412 I Slept on a 14th Century Japanese Mattress for a Week](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wRVl7MJ6tn8/mqdefault.jpg)






![I Turned Myself Into an 11th Century Norse Viking
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Im finally back!! This time around, Ill be giving myself an 11th century Norse Viking makeover.
I used a lot of garments that I already had in my kit to save on budget, but they work so well for this 11th century ensemble too.
I travelled to Iceland to finish up shooting a documentary Ive been working on for 2 years now, and in the mean time I also got to pose with some beautiful Icelandic horses π₯°
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A huge thanks to IngibjΓΆrg, ΓΓ³rey, HugrΓΊn, Bensi, and Maggi!
Sources:
https://urd.priv.no/viking/kostrup.html#int-decoration
https://urd.priv.no/viking/kostrup-recon.html
https://www.shelaghlewins.com/reenactment/viking_womans_outfit/viking_womans_outfit.htm
https://cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-kstrup-dress-pleats.html
https://clothingthepast.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/a-viking-age-dress-based-on-the-kostrup-find/
https://urd.priv.no/viking/serk.html
https://urd.priv.no/viking/kostrup.html
https://thegirlwhodigsthepast.wordpress.com/2025/08/15/rethinking-the-apron-dress/ I Turned Myself Into an 11th Century Norse Viking](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yNb0nuJKz8g/mqdefault.jpg)
