Juul Thijssen
Threadloops, eyelets, buttonholes: 3 favourite sewing techniques for closures
updated
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things in no specific order:
-All knitting patterns were bought through ravelry. My project page on there has links to all patterns and info on which yarns I used, etcetera! ravelry.com/projects/JuulVictoria
Individual pattern pages for the knits:
-green and brown hat: ravel.me/bbk-fisherman-hat
-grey turban: ravel.me/turban-hat-4
-radish socks: ravel.me/rad-radish-socks
-purple socks: ravel.me/catnip-socks
-red socks: ravel.me/dad-joke-socks
-moss green buttoned vest: ravel.me/odice
-brown vest: ravel.me/gondor-vest
-orange cable jumper: ravel.me/snow-crocus-2
-blue and white jumper: ravel.me/ranunculus-3
-pink bobble jumper: ravel.me/nutcracker-jumper
-tan jumper: ravel.me/capulet-blouse
-red slipover: ravelry.com/projects/JuulVictoria/red-slip-over
-The sewing patterns I used are Vogue V8499 for the green pants, Brigitta Helmersson's ZW gather dress for the yellow/orange dress, and Daisy Chain Patterns' Liz Quilted Liner Jacket for the green quilted jacket.
-The green reproduction chinz fabric is from dutchfabric.nl (not spon)
-I got my clothes labels at dutchlabelshop.com (not spon)
-The quilt patterns I am using are 1 inch hexagons for English paper piecing and a simple 8 star quilt block for my bag and other quilt top.
- The cat butt embroidery pattern is free at Cat Coven's patreon: patreon.com/posts/free-embroidery-40396888?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=postshare&fbclid=IwAR2-1fsyhi63e84IQLc85dDElbxJ1zdMi97SZMwpisiBxOg0MAV2xlbFZUY
-CosTube cooks playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46njgJPru5_Mbq8fp-fTdirkD
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
-Bad Ideas - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100489vArtist: http://incompetech.com
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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More about the Pocket Swap Collab:
-Organiser: Jeannette from @aperfecttouch
-Swap partners: Nani @Seamstressed and Kacy @KacyBurchfield
-Pocket Swap Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKRJ01xNNbkqNnUahEypR7C-idf4h4fd
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Chapters/ timestamps:
0. Intro: 00:00
1. Seamstressed channel dive: 00:30
2. Design & fabric choice: 01:05
3. Cutting the fabric: 02:54
4. Embroidery & sewing: 03:49
5. Reticule reveal: 09:34
6. Unboxing time: 10:36
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Beneath the Moonlight by Aaron Kenny
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
Alternatively, link to Costube Cooks PDF Recipe Book on my Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/s/3a17f6bbc5
A bunch of us costuming YouTubers came together to share our favourite recipes with you, and we’re presenting them to you in a cute pdf book, designed and illustrated by yours truly. I chose a quick and delicious rocket loaf that’s perfect for potlucks and picnics, you can find the video on my channel.
In this short, I thought I'd quickly show the hardcopy of the recipe book that I ordered for myself. Just for sentimental reasons 😊
You can expect a couple of other delicious videos coming out with other participants’ recipes, which will be added to this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46njgJPru5_Mbq8fp-fTdirkD
Link to Costube Cooks PDF Recipe Book in Google drive: drive.google.com/file/d/16hYTLbeiFl7YJTjl-rnBTksL4ej75ra7/view?usp=sharing
Alternatively, link to Costube Cooks PDF Recipe Book on my Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/s/3a17f6bbc5
A bunch of us costuming YouTubers came together to share our favourite recipes with you, and we’re presenting them to you in a cute pdf book, designed and illustrated by yours truly. I chose a quick and delicious rocket loaf that’s perfect for potlucks and picnics. You can expect a couple of delicious videos coming out with other participants’ recipes, which will be added to this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46njgJPru5_Mbq8fp-fTdirkD
This video and the recipe book are free for you to enjoy. If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of participants:
@EngineeringKnits
@RetroClaude
@HattoHem
@PrettyShepherd
@AnnabelleAndBensAntics
@Costuming_Drama
@BillyMatsunaga
@aperfecttouch
@EagleRue
@CatsCostumery
@JuulThijssen
@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen
@Dolthalion
@WilloughbyRose
@HistoricalBelle
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Chapters/ timestamps:
0. Intro: 00:00
1. Gather ingredients: 00:35
2. Prepare batter: 01:05
3. Bake: 02:33
4. It’s done!: 03:39
5. …some cookbook shenanigans: 04:38
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things in no specific order:
-Book I used for this video: Fenny Nijman, Sprang - Egyptisch Vlechten, 1977
-Quick intro to sprang on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprang (note that the technique is sometimes still used for some specific purposes!)
-Article on satchels and bags in the early middle ages: http://www.europa.org.au/index.php/articles/21-bags).
-Living history project on sprang Hedeby bags: industrylivinghistory.com/the-sprang-bag-project-2
-Blog article from Dawn’s Dress Diary, Hedeby/ Haithabu Bag Handles: dawnsdressdiary.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/hedeby-haithabu-bag-handles
-Blog article from Snorri’s House, Hedeby Bags: https://snorri.blog/2017/06/28/hedeby-bags/
Loose Threads, Reflections on Birka and Hereby Bags: cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/reflections-on-birka-and-hedeby-bags.html
-Article by Susan Verberg, Viking Haithabu Hedeby Wood Handled Shoulder Bag: https://www.academia.edu/33315581/Viking_Haithabu_Hedeby_Wood_Handled_Shoulder_Bag
-Article by Tomáš Vlasatý, edit based on: F. Westphal. Die Holzfunde von Haithabu, (Die Ausgrabungen in Haithabu 11), Neumünster 2007: 80.
-Fellow YouTuber Sally Pointer has some videos about sprang you might want to check out: youtube.com/user/sallyinwales
-Thread I used is from Speerbijter webshop (not spon): http://www.speerbijter.nl
-Video on my first Hedeby bag: youtu.be/NakhphJnf9k
-Video on Viking Snowwhite outfit: youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
-I might try to collect some words for sprang to make looking up info easier: språng (Swedish), krosienka (Polish), Egyptisch vlechten, spandraadvlechten (Dutch)
-Looking at a Ravelry forum for sprang, I could compile a list of publications about sprang. I don't know anything about these sources and cannot say anything about the contents, but this might help some:
Sprang - eine alte textile Technik neu entdeckt, by Hildegard Gerhardt-Wenzky, Frech Verlag 1984, 48 pages.
The Techniques of Sprang: Plaiting on Stretched Threads, by Peter Collingwood. archive.org/details/techniquesofspra0000coll
Sprang Unsprung an Illustrated Guide to Interlinking, Interlacing and Intertwining, by Carol James.
Threads In Action, by Virgina Harvey, Quarterly Journal included articles on Sprang.
Sprang Language & Techniques by Jules Kliot, Lacis Publications.
Sprang Thread Twisting, A Creative Textile Technique, by Hella Skowronski & Mary Reddy, 1974, Litton Educational Publishing, Inc, USBN: 0-442-27642-7.
The Manual of Braiding by Noemi Speiser.
Pletení na krosienkách, by autors Zdena Kindlová and Milena Tomková , published in Prague 2001 Vzdělávací spolek uměleckých řemesel - Paličkování.
Novi život drevnog umijeća-obnova pletenja na lučnom okviru u selu Trg kraj Ozlja (translation can be: A new life of the old art - renewal of the weaving on a bowed loom) by Jana Mihalić.
Sprang and Frame Plaiting for Garments, Weaver’s Journal, January 1979, page 26
The Family Creative Workshop: Volume 17 - Silversmithing to Sprang.
archive.org/details/techniquesofspra0000coll
SPECIAL THANKS to my dad for making me a set of wooden bag handles!
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Chapters/ timestamps:
0. Intro: 00:00
1. Preparations & planning: 00:22
2. Setting up the structure: 01:39
3. Setting up the 'warp': 02:18
4. Braiding the warp: 03:15
5. Braiding pattern (technique): 04:43
6. Finishing up: 07:39
7. Reveal: 10:08
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
Non-friendly reminder that people who like Viking stuff because they believe this supports wh ite su premacy are wrong and they have to leave and get themselves educated.
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List of interesting things in no specific order:
- Blog article from Dawn’s Dress Diary: Hedeby/ Haithabu Bag Handles, dawnsdressdiary.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/hedeby-haithabu-bag-handles
- Blog article from Snorri’s House: Hedeby Bags, https://snorri.blog/2017/06/28/hedeby-bags/
- Blog article from Loose Threads: Reflections on Birka and Hereby Bags, cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/reflections-on-birka-and-hedeby-bags.html
- Article by Susan Verberg: Viking Haithabu Hedeby Wood Handled Shoulder Bag, https://www.academia.edu/33315581/Viking_Haithabu_Hedeby_Wood_Handled_Shoulder_Bag
- Article by Tomáš Vlasatý, edit based on: F. WESTPHAL. Die Holzfunde von Haithabu, (Die Ausgrabungen in Haithabu 11), Neumünster 2007: 80.
- Handwoven wool from Historical Textile on Etsy (not spon): etsy.com/shop/HistoricalTextile
- Wood is simple spruce from a diy store, so are most of the tools.
- Tabletwoven band, wool thread from Speerbijter webshop (not spon): www.speerbijter.nl and instructions from: shelaghlewins.com/tablet_weaving/patterns_past.php
- Video on my favourite hand sewing stitches including the stitch I used for this bag: youtu.be/EW0W3L30Xg8
- Video on Herjolfsnes gown: youtu.be/OxGHwLbepOw
- Video on Herjolfsnes sewing techniques: youtu.be/ORuJlXu-UeM
- Video on Viking Snowwhite outfit: youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
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Chapters/ timestamps:
0. Intro: 00:00
1. Preparations: 00:23
2. Wooden handles: 01:02
3. Design & pattern: 04:49
4. Cutting: 06:58
5. Sewing: 10:11
6. Reveal: 17:27
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
- Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
- Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things:
- GunneSaxoween is the brainchild of: @GwensShenanigans
- My #GunneSaxOween playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niP4Tng_9BKGCCJIAduJ-zg
- Watch more Halloween content through this #WhimsicalWitches playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46nhIAwQpWA4xO7JRJNXhWPPt or last year’s #HistoricalHalloween playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46ni5p1w6rXYzXzEk8_yQ9s73
- Dress pattern: Vogue 9076
- Hands fabric: 'Your Hands are Cold' by tanaudel through Spoonflower
- All other fabric and notions are either from my local fabric market or my stash.
- Black shoes I wear with my dress: Swedish Hasbeens
- The beads I use as buttons are skulls in the Dia de los Muertos style. Learn more about this tradition: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Design & pattern: 00:29
Cutting: 01:33
Sewing: 03:01
Deco & details: 08:14
Reveal: 10:07
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
- Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
- Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things:
- Whimsical Witches playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46nhIAwQpWA4xO7JRJNXhWPPt
- Illustrators on instagram whose art originally inspired the collab: Wistful art @wistful.art , Cloe’s arts @chloe.z.arts , Roy the Art @roytheart_ and Joan de Art @joan_de_art
- Tarlatan: available at bookbinders supply shops
- Brushbraid: vintage/antique find, but also available through la-rose-passementarie.com
- The 'Keystone' Jacket and Dress Cutter - Charles Hecklinger
- Truly Victorian TV491 – 1893 Blouse waist pattern
- Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques - Kristina Harris
- The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady - Edith Holden
- Floriography - Jessica Roux
- Other items in my outfit: boots: Memery Shoes, stockings: modern, chemise: handmade for another project, petticoat: antique/vintage find, plastron: made with improvised pattern off camera, witch’s hat: wool felt hat bought at a market
- Decoration consists of 45 handmade woollen items, some were made after patterns. Fern crochet pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/fern-leaf , mushroom pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/magic-mushroom-2 , bee pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/bees-are-beautiful
- My Ravelry page: ravelry.com/people/JuulVictoria
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Cutting the skirt: 01:25
Basting and sewing the skirt: 04:02
Finishing the skirt: 08:05
Constructing the bodice: 10:11
Finishing the bodice: 14:57
Fitting: 16:16
Decorations: 16:54
Decorating: 21:18
Reveal: 23:25
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
- Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
- FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0-licence: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232 Artist: http://incompetech.com
- Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
If you wish to support my adventures, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
This is a non-spoken video: turn on closed captions for comments throughout.
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Stuff I might have mentioned (not spon):
Recommended book: Wild Color - The Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes, by Jenny Dean
Dutch webshop for natural dye supplies: The Dutch Cottage https://www.thedutchcottage.nl/
Actual great cottagecore-y hair content: @PrettyShepherd
Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
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Chapters/ timestamps:
0. intro: 00:00
1. the plants: 00:53
2. the fibres: 02:31
3. mordant: 03:36
4. extracting dye: 05:27
5. intermission: 06:44
6. dyeing: 09:27
7. iron sulphate modifier: 11:26
8. labelling: 12:53
9. results: 13:29
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Urban Cottagecore Alchemy: Achieving transmutation of one, base substance, into another, precious one, in the middle of a city, within the cottagecore aesthetic.
Let me eat grey bread and cheese!
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If you wish to support my picnics/endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Pattern for this dress: Norah Waugh, The Cut of Women's Clothes: 1600-1930
Music credits: No. 9 Esther's Waltz - Esther Abrami and If I Had a Chicken by Kevin MacLeod
Shoutout to Shouty: We love you ánd your real moustache!
Find the original Pretty Shepherd video here: youtu.be/6KbYcsmHvzE
Buy me a ko-fi here: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
End track by TrackTribe: youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Stuff I mentioned (not spon):
-Pattern for The Ballerina Corset form The Boudoir Key: etsy.com/listing/899746617/fixed-size-the-ballerina-victorian?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=the+ballerina+corset&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&bes=1 They can also be found on instagram: instagram.com/marietheresaandlumieres
-Coutil, busk and other corset supplies from La Rose Passementarie: la-rose-passementarie.com/en/coutil-brocade-salmon-pink-floral.html They can also be found on Instagram: instagram.com/larosecoutureshari
-Grommets and grommet tool by Prym
-Blue water-erase pen by Clover
-Fabric shears by Gingher
-Iron by Tefal, ironing board by Leifheit
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Mockup: 00:25
Cutting & pinning: 02:30
Construction: 04:53
Boning channels: 08:19
Hardware: 09:50
Fitting: 12:24
Fixing it: 13:28
Result: 18:10
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
After meme mom @KarolinaZebrowskax acing the historical version of Snow White, I know you’re all hungry for more of this cute OG Disney princess. But a little birdie told me the princes didn’t read the manual to the time-machine…
…she ended up in Viking age Scandinavia, and I’m not mad about it!
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things:
Fabric in this video is from Speerbijter webshop (not spon): http://www.speerbijter.nl
My thimble that I use in most videos is the Clover open sided metal thimble. (not spon)
My red pins are from Prym, and I buy them at my friend Shari's webshop La Rose Passementarie. They might be out of stock at the moment, but she also stocks beeswax and many other sewing supplies (not spon): http://www.la-rose-passementarie.com/en
Hilde Thunem’s recreation of the Kostrup garment: http://urd.priv.no/viking/kostrup.html
My tortoise brooches are from Crafty Celts (not spon): craftycelts.com/product/viking-apron-brooches
Number one top source of Viking YouTube shenanigans @TheWelshViking
Watch more Historical Disney Costumes in my #HistoricalDisneyCostume playlist (under construction): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46njVPUjtBPUAvciR2l274sK-
Non-friendly reminder that if you believe in actual fairytales about Vikings such as white supremacy instead of Snow White, I think you should go away and get educated and be less of a poopyhead.
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Yellow smokkr: 01:36
Tablet woven trim: 10:43
Blue kaftan: 13:24
Reveal: 19:15
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
Don’t forget to turn on the closed captions for explanations and comments throughout the video, and do share your favourite new life/sewing skill you unlocked in the comments!
If you wish to support my endeavours, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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List of interesting things:
Books I used: Woven into the Earth (Else Østergård) and Medieval Garments Reconstructed (Lilli Fransen, Anna Nørgaard & Else Østergård)
Fabric in this video is from Historical Textile on Etsy (not spon): etsy.com/shop/HistoricalTextile
Thread I used for sewing is from Devere Yarns UK (not spon): http://www.devereyarns.co.uk
Thread I used for tablet weaving is from Speerbijter webshop (not spon): http://www.speerbijter.nl
My thimble that I use in most videos is the Clover open sided metal thimble. (also, actually, not spon)
My red pins are from Prym, and I buy them at my friend Shari's webshop La Rose Passementarie. She also stocks beeswax and many other sewing supplies (not spon): http://www.la-rose-passementarie.com
My Herjolfsnes playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46nh1oo9usOZqrqbX_69D56KU
Morgan Donner’s Herjolfsnes playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8O_DgGJ_pt7GqxweS0ujUM9KGLSPZZL5
LizCapism’s Herjolfsnes videos: youtu.be/VKasXvCDscQ and youtu.be/fx1jM9BUNyY
My video on hems: youtu.be/8YD1kra_S1I
Video on my favourite stitches: youtu.be/EW0W3L30Xg8
Video on how to enlarge patterns: youtu.be/zNpVL1gKBe8 or search for 'scale up patterns'
Tablet weaving sources I like: youtube.com/channel/UC_b5UVh3SRlb-utV7iIqw1Q shelaghlewins.com/tablet_weaving/tablet_weaving.php
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Pattern: 01:51
Mockup: 03:13
Cutting: 05:11
Gores/Godets: 08:08
Construction: 12:15
Sleeves: 16:18
Neckline: 18:30
Hem finishing: 22:01
Reveal: 27:41
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
These are three ways to finish a hem or prevent fraying, taken from Woven into the Earth (Else Østergård) and Medieval Garments Reconstructed (Lilli Fransen, Anna Nørgaard & Else Østergård) and compared to what I think their modern counterparts are. I highly recommend you buy, loan or borrow these books. If you want to buy them, please consider smal/local bookshops!
Don’t forget to turn on the closed captions for explanations and comments throughout the video, and do share your own favourite 'medieval' sewing techniques in the comment section!
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Links of interest
Morgan Donner’s Herjolfsnes playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8O_DgGJ_pt7GqxweS0ujUM9KGLSPZZL5
LizCapism’s Herjolfsnes videos: youtu.be/VKasXvCDscQ and youtu.be/fx1jM9BUNyY
My video on hems: youtu.be/8YD1kra_S1I
Video on my favourite stitches: youtu.be/EW0W3L30Xg8
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Overlocking vs singling: 01:26
Double fold machine hem vs 'filled’ overcast stitch: 05:52
Lace vs tablet woven edge: 09:08
Outro: 14:31
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, 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=USUAN1100357 Artist: http://incompetech.com
Don’t forget to turn on the closed captions for explanation throughout the video, and do share your own upsizing hacks in the comment section!
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Video on different hems: youtu.be/8YD1kra_S1I
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Chapters/ timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Situation & plan: 00:24
Rip seams & iron: 02:25
Prepare insert panel: 04:20
Pin & stitch: 06:56
Reinsert sleeves: 08:10
Move buttons & add snaps: 09:05
Redo hem: 11:02
Result: 11:34
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
...and don't forget to turn on the CC for comments throughout the video!
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Sustainable fabric mill Enschede Textielstad (notspon): https://en.enschedetextielstad.nl/
Pattern book: Making and Styling Book by Norio Nakanishi
Rolled hem in my 'favourite handstitches' video: youtu.be/EW0W3L30Xg8
Bobbin Rack video: youtu.be/zfSJ8Up3OvU
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Chapters/timestamps:
1. Intro: 00:00
2. Pattern & Cutting: 01:34
3. Sewing: 04:54
4: Reveal: 15:18
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Music credits (from the YouTube music library):
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
I love the work of JW Waterhouse, and I think many Pre-Raphaelite paintings are amazing and dreamy and beautiful. It’s also quite interesting to look at the how Victorians shaped their medieval historybounding fantasies. The dress in the painting I chose has Ophelia wearing a a red underdress and a blue overdress, with a border of golden lions at the hem, big open sleeves and gold embroidery at the neckline. This is part two, in which I make my own version of that delicious blue silk overdress, in your favourite sewing-asmr style! You can find part one here: youtube.com/watch?v=hP65DleDLKo&t=22s
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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- I originally used the dress draping tutorials on this website: http://cottesimple.com/tutorials
- I looked around for inspiration on reproducing this painting on this website: http://www.naergilien.info/my-costumes/various/waterhouse-ophelia/ophelia-by-waterhouse
-I took inspiration for sleeves from the online version of the Medieval Tailor’s Assistant: http://www.strony.toya.net.pl/~kuswir/MTA.pdf
-Some great tips on gold work embroidery I learned from this channel: youtube.com/user/sarahhomfray
-Linen and silk buttonhole thread at La Rose Passementarie: la-rose-passementarie.com/fournituren/garen
-Learn how to do finger loop braids with Morgan Donner here: youtube.com/watch?v=GQpEcGfv-rY
-Get some hem ideas from my "Ahem" video: youtube.com/watch?v=8YD1kra_S1I&t=26s
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Chapters to this video:
00:00 1. design
01:32 2. pattern
04:35 3. cutting & basting
08:30 4. embroidery
16:47 5. construction
18:26 6. closure
23:28 7. hem & sleeves
28:25 8. reveal (part two)
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Allegro by Emmit Fenn youtube.com/channel/UC81hioFupMsG2MWMQy78oCw
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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- When I finish the second part, I will link it here.
- Courtney from OpusElenae helped me immensely with the medieval dress techniques, take a look at her channel here: youtube.com/c/OpusElenae
- I also used the dress draping and construction tutorials on this website: http://cottesimple.com/tutorials
- I looked around for inspiration on reproducing this painting on this website: http://www.naergilien.info/my-costumes/various/waterhouse-ophelia/ophelia-by-waterhouse
My Threadloops, Eyelets, Buttonholes video can be found here: youtu.be/WdOlf6b0Ojk
I consulted The Tudor Tailor (tudortailor.com) for my self stuffed buttons (that’s the book on my table)
-My iron is a Tefal Express Easy Plus GV7556 and my ironing board a Leifheit Air Active M, both recommended to me by my friend and fellow CosTuber Nikki Lee-am.
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Chapters to this video:
00:00 1. idea and design
01:43 2. draping the pattern
04:16 3. cutting and basting
08:54 4. constructing the dress
12:23 5. finishing and closures
20:00 6. sleeves and finishing touches
24:31 7. reveal (part one)
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Allegro by Emmit Fenn youtube.com/channel/UC81hioFupMsG2MWMQy78oCw
Thank you to all the people who watch and engage in my content, this makes me very happy!
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Watch my previous vintage-style halloween videos here (couple costumes): youtu.be/NE22VG7tUFQ and here (cat costume): youtu.be/B3MxJRkzpOk
A playlist with all things #HistoricalHalloween2020 can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5kchbwWz-D1WCesyG9eNQxhrF7Rupbm
Find more historical and vintage halloween makes on instagram with the hashtag #historicalhalloween2020
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-If I Had a Chicken by Kevin MacLeod
Fellow CosTubers Kirilee Cosplay and Lady Rebecca Fashions came up with the #HistoricalHalloween2020, and I was very inspired by many of the historical and vintage fancy dress designs. I made 2 vintage designs in my first video, and now I’m back for more with this Cat Lady dress! You will also be glad to know that Pumpkin Boy makes an appearance in this video.
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
Find my first #HistoricalHalloween costume video here: youtu.be/NE22VG7tUFQ
Find Lady Rebecca Fashions YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCYILrMNOLtyIucYE35APXDA
Find Kirilee Cosplay YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCI9N4A_1RCzdytqtF-e_nrg
A playlist with all things #HistoricalHalloween2020 can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5kchbwWz-D1WCesyG9eNQxhrF7Rupbm
Find more historical and vintage halloween makes on instagram with the hashtag #historicalhalloween2020
Disclaimer: If you are also inspired, I do need to mention not all fancy dress ideas from yesteryear were awesome, quirky and cute. Many were pr0blem4tic, dubi0us or simply wrong. Kirilee made a video about it: youtu.be/KIM4ql1wn-I and more can be found in the playlist linked above!
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00:00 intro
00:42 design phase
02:03 skirt & top prep
04:06 decorations prep
08:29 assembly
11:42 final touches
13:30 reveal!!
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
La Rose Passementarie (in both Dutch and English): la-rose-passementarie.com
La Rose Aventures channel: youtube.com/channel/UCcmDAv8WQTg5IwLH9wqBoYg
Hat patterns: la-rose-passementarie.com/hoedfascinator-maken/hoeden-patronen
Buckram: la-rose-passementarie.com/basismateriaal/stof
Millinery Wire: la-rose-passementarie.com/basismateriaal/millinery-wire-hoeden-ijzerdraad
Extra strong thread: la-rose-passementarie.com/super-garen
(Just to be clear, please note that even though I was gifted these materials for this video, I am not making any money from this shop or these links! )
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
Fellow CosTubers Kirilee Cosplay and Lady Rebecca Fashions came up with the #HistoricalHalloween2020, and I was very inspired by many of the historical and vintage fancy dress designs. I chose 2 designs from Dennison’s Bogie Book from the 1920s (you may recognise these from Rachel Maksy’s video from last year) and the end result is super cute and hilarious! Fun and spooky in orange and black, some sewing asmr thrown in and with maybe, just maybe, a few (many) black cat cameos…
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a pumpkin spice 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
My second Halloween Costume video can be found here: youtu.be/B3MxJRkzpOk
Find Lady Rebecca Fashions YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCYILrMNOLtyIucYE35APXDA
Find Kirilee Cosplay YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCI9N4A_1RCzdytqtF-e_nrg
A playlist with all things #HistoricalHalloween2020 can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5kchbwWz-D1WCesyG9eNQxhrF7Rupbm
Find more historical and vintage halloween makes on instagram with the hashtag #historicalhalloween2020
Disclaimer: If you are also inspired, I do need to mention not all fancy dress ideas from yesteryear were awesome, quirky and cute. Many were pr0blem4tic, dubi0us or simply wr0ng. Kirilee made a video about it: youtu.be/KIM4ql1wn-I and more can be found in the playlist linked above!
The hemming video I mention can be found here: youtu.be/8YD1kra_S1I
The bunny slippers I made after a pattern by one of my favourite designers Stephanie Dosen from Tiny Owl Knits: tinyowlknits.wordpress.com/hopsalots
My cauldron necklace is by Blood Milk: bloodmilkjewels.com/collections
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Cat Circus by Doug Maxwell
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
This is a long video, so I have some chapters for you:
00:00 intro and planning
03:00 making the skirt
11:44 making the jacket
22:16 final reveal
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Catch up on CoCoVid with my playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
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1910s suit pattern by Wearing History: etsy.com/listing/223783984/e-pattern-1910s-suit-circa-1916-wearing?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1
My fabric shears (affiliate link): amzn.to/2TCmlHp
My favourite thimble (affiliate link): amzn.to/2FIcgka
My favourite pins: la-rose-passementarie.com/prym-extra-dunne-glaskop-spelden
My favourite Tulip needles (affiliate link): amzn.to/2wYrtfu
Pointkeeper mechanical pencil (affiliate link): amzn.to/39RWNv9
Shoes 'Londoners' by American Duchess through: la-rose-passementarie.com
My insta: instagram.com/juulvictoria
My cat's insta: instagram.com/wegienorwegian
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-No.9 Esther’s Waltz by Esther Abrami
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If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Costubers you might recognise:
@Leeam and The Waisted Coat, @Desiree Primrose and @Gwens Shenanigans
And you can also spot Myrthe (Atelier Nostalgia) who organises our picnics, Tessa (La Dutchessa), Jessie (Lady Bonbon), Corina (Crienoline), Maartje (Atelier Marble Moon) and Martijn van Huffelen.
Watch Lee-ams vlog on this day here: youtu.be/w2VrIfZpV5o
Catch up on CoCoVid with my playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Splashing Around by The Green Orbs
-Orange Sunset by Quincas Moreira
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I tried following a Desiree Primrose tutorial for an Edwardian corset cover. See how I did in this video!
Watch & learn from Desiree here: youtu.be/-vT5x39PgXo
Catch up on CoCoVid with my playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
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Vintage buttons: @thevintagebuttonshop on Instagram: instagram.com/thevintagebuttonshop
My favourite pins: la-rose-passementarie.com/prym-extra-dunne-glaskop-spelden
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Music credits:
-Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
-Darktown Strutters Ball by E's Jammy Jams
Welcome to our panel discussion on Historybounding! In this live streamed panel we will be discussing our view on this popular phenomenon of bringing elements of historical dress into daily wear. We are starting off by talking about what Historybounding means to us and sharing some tips and looks, and later on will try to answer any questions that people have in the chat.
We are simultaneously hosting an instagram ‘Historybound Best Meetup’ throughout the CoCoVid weekend. Please tag your historybound look with #historyboundbest to participate, and in turn use the hashtag to find fellow historybounders!
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Our panel members:
Shari
You may know Shari from the Dutch and international costume/historical fashion scene, and she came up with the idea for this panel after writing a blog article about Historybounding. She has a beautiful webshop - La Rose Passementarie - for haberdashery, fabrics, American Duchess footwear and more. You can find it at http://www.la-rose-passementarie.com. Her YouTube channel - La Rose Aventures - will become active very soon, with videos concerning her atelier La Rose Couture, her historically costumed events La Rose Soiree and her webshop La Rose Passementarie.
Extra info: The Dutch Facebook group that she is referring to, can be found under 'Historische Kleding, Hoeden en Accessoires maken'. This is also where you can find information on online sewing meetups, sew alongs and future historybounding meetups. The blog she wrote can be found at the Modemuze website: https://www.modemuze.nl/ The origins of 'Disneybounding' can, as Shari mentions, be traced back to Leslie Kay: disneybound.co
Desiree
Desiree is a pattern and garment engineer with a vivid passion for historical clothing and combining elements of historical dress in everyday wear. She has hosted the instagram hashtag challenge #homeboundhistorybound, encouraging people to enjoy Historybounding even during self-isolation. She also has a budding YouTube channel - Desiree Primrose - focussing on (historical) fashion and sewing which you can find here: youtube.com/channel/UCVj9qSlSfuct3OV-QgpYUEQ You can also find her on instagram @designed_by_desiree. Catch her CoCoVid video: Pattern Drafting for Beginners an Edwardian Corset Cover from Thursday July 30th, 11:00am PDT/2:00pm EDT/7:00pm BST.
Extra info: The lecture Desiree referred to was by Kendra van Cleave, and is sadly not publicly available (anymore)
Juul
A lover of all kinds of historical and vintage fashions and amateur sewist and YouTube content creator, she is very proud to host this panel with her friends and fellow historybounders on her channel. Subscribing to her channel is much appreciated, and if you wish to support her further, you can get her a ‘coffee’ at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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👂 This panel does not have live captioning, sadly. It is a shame, but we weren't able to figure out how to make it work for us in this specific situation in time. After the live stream ended, automatic captions have been generated, which I have now (painstakingly, as I cannot myself hear very well what has been said) corrected to the best of my ability.
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This live panel is part of CoCoVid, a collective effort by members of the costuming community to provide educational content during this weekend that would normally see us convening at Costume College, the annual costumer's conference. This event is FREE for all to attend and is funded entirely through YouTube's advertising system, but is NOT affiliated with Costume College or CGW.
We have created a badge for you, hidden in the video. In order to get started collecting badges, you will need to either download the FREE Badgewallet app via Android or Apple, or navigate your browser of choice to www.badgecraft.eu to claim a badge via your computer.
A CoCoVid Discord server has been made to share, chat and find information: discord.gg/aDaZkjf
A playlist which will be updated with all videos from CoCoVid can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
If you would like to see more videos by all of the wonderful creators participating in CoCoVid, we have a downloadable, printable program with links directly to each person's channel, which can be found here: drive.google.com/file/d/1kqbvE_sdgdZyjHxxwUtC8Pmn_MPAuA7z/view?usp=sharing
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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A little talk about planning and plannering historical sewing or costuming projects. If you don't know where to start... this video is for you!
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A badge (ribbon) for this video can be claimed with the code hidden in the video. In order to get started collecting your badges, you will need to either download the FREE Badgewallet app via Android or Apple, or navigate your browser of choice to www.badgecraft.eu to claim a badge via your computer.
A CoCoVid Discord server has been made to share, chat and find information: discord.gg/aDaZkjf
A playlist which will be updated with all videos from CoCoVid can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
A playlist of my sewing technique videos can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46nhbQPyxgB8S98Ub_45P1GKE
If you would like to see more videos by all of the wonderful creators participating in CoCoVid, we have a downloadable, printable program with links directly to each person's channel, which can be found here: drive.google.com/file/d/1kqbvE_sdgdZyjHxxwUtC8Pmn_MPAuA7z/view?usp=sharing
CoCoVid artwork by @costuming_drama (logo) and @eadownes.art (house style title cards), but the deadline slayer doodle is by me.
Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
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#CosTube #CoCoVid
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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In this video I'm showing you some of the ways I like to do hems. I'm including a wide range of options, but I know there are many other ways to hem a garment, as well as some good practices that I'm not covering. All roads lead to Rome, as people say who aren't into skinning cats. I hope you enjoy, and learn one or two things along the way!
Chapter timestamps in this video:
0. introduction 00:00
1. double folded/machine stitched 02:04
2. double folded/hemming stitched 03:44
3. double folded/catch stitched 06:31
4. double folded/cross stitched 08:54
5. double folded/horsehair braid 12:18
6. single folded/self edge, zigzagged or serged 15:02
7. faced hem 17:21
8. faced hem/horsehair braid 19:56
9. bias tape hem 22:12
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A badge (ribbon) for this video can be claimed with the code hidden in the video. In order to get started collecting your badges, you will need to either download the FREE Badgewallet app via Android or Apple, or navigate your browser of choice to www.badgecraft.eu to claim a badge via your computer.
A CoCoVid Discord server has been made to share, chat and find information: discord.gg/aDaZkjf
A playlist which will be updated with all videos from CoCoVid can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46niRZMVZMsM4XiwIFBw0P65-
If you would like to see more videos by all of the wonderful creators participating in CoCoVid, we have a downloadable, printable program with links directly to each person's channel, which can be found here: drive.google.com/file/d/1kqbvE_sdgdZyjHxxwUtC8Pmn_MPAuA7z/view?usp=sharing
A playlist of my sewing technique videos can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXZOOWe46nhbQPyxgB8S98Ub_45P1GKE
CoCoVid artwork by @costuming_drama (logo) and @eadownes.art (house style title cards)
Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
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#CosTube #CoCoVid
If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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Ribbon collecting is a time-honored bonding tradition at Costume College: attendees are able to decorate their name badges with unique ribbons, collected by attending certain events or classes. CoCoVid is joining in on this spirited adventure with our very own virtual badge collection game!
How do I get started?
You’ll need to either download the FREE Badgewallet app via Android or Apple, or you can visit Badgecraft Online through any desktop browser to set up your virtual badge wallet.
How do I claim my badges?
Each participating video, workshop, lecture, live stream or event during CoCoVid weekend will include a text code and/or a QR code to claim the corresponding badge, and all badges have different conditions for collection: You may need to watch a video until the end to collect the QR Code/Claim Code, or you may need to participate in one of the many activities happening on Instagram or in the Discord Server. Each activity or video will contain instructions on how their corresponding badge can be collected.
Badgecraft Desktop only supports text codes, while either the text or QR code may be scanned with a smartphone in the app. The badge will automatically appear in your wallet.
What’s the point of this?
Kind of nothing. It’s not a competition, and there aren’t any prizes. But it’s Costume College tradition, and an excellent way to bond with fellow attendees! Share your badge collection with friends using the hashtag #cocovidbadges on Instagram, or visit the CoCoVid Discord server where there is a special Badge Game channel to show off and chat about your collection.
Try to collect as many as you can, and have fun!
Special thanks to Kacy Burchfield, badgefairy extraordinaire!
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If you would like to see more videos by all of the wonderful creators participating in CoCoVid, we have a downloadable, printable program just for you, with links directly to each person's channel! It can be found here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1kqbvE_sdgdZyjHxxwUtC8Pmn_MPAuA7z/view?usp=sharing
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CoCoVid artwork by @costuming_drama (logo) and @eadownes.art (house style title cards)
Buy Wegie 'kibbles' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
My cat's instagram: instagram.com/wegienorwegian
Knitting pattern: Best Beret by James N Watts: ravel.me/best-beret
Spinning wheel and drum carding machine by Ahsford
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CoCoVid!
We'll soon have some CoCoVid going on for you: a weekend filled with educational videos and more by the Costube community. Keep july 30th to august 2nd free (or don't, and watch it all in your own good time). Please check out instagram.com/costubeguide and our Facebook group facebook.com/events/187752552675307 for more information!
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Thanks to my cat for his hair, my mom for helping me with carding and spinning, mr Juul for helping me wind the yarn and my #costube friends for helping me with the video title.
Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
If you like my content, consider buying me a 'coffee' at: ko-fi.com/juulthijssen
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CoCoVid!
We'll soon have some CoCoVid going on for you: a weekend filled with educational videos and more by the Costube community. Keep july 30th to august 2nd free (or don't, and watch it all in your own good time). Please check out instagram.com/costubeguide and our Facebook group facebook.com/events/187752552675307 for more information!
During CoCoVid I will also be participating in:
LIVE Panel and Q&A on disability and health issues in the costuming world.
Friday, July 31st 2020, 2PM EST/7PM UK/8PM CET
On @SnappyDragon's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCTIcttrGKvoyZuPc8Xb_lbg/videos
With:
-@bernadettebanner
-@Clara Weber - youtube.com/channel/UC76wv03gULgKgHUYdp7AMJA
-@Faye Sterling - youtube.com/channel/UCHSC7Wguj-N0yYuL7Ha-LhQ
-@Dolthalion
-@JuulThijssen
-@Leeam
-@Little Crocus - youtube.com/channel/UCNXYJn1xcbqiienvfJspJ9g
-@LizCapism - youtube.com/channel/UC5MW30kyXiJ-GNOL3E8CDAA
-@scrappypatterns
-@Willoughby & Rose - youtube.com/channel/UCDP1igVeWTokRhwkkHACwdA
Another great live event will be the LIVE Panel and Q&A on costumes for stage & screen, working in wardrobe.
Saturday, August 1st 2020, 10AM EST/3PM UK/4PM CET
With:
-@Leeam
-@Silkenstitches - instagram.com/silkenstitches
-@Bernadette Banner
-@constancemackenzie4753
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Visit Westlands Museum: https://www.westlandsmuseum.nl/en
More information about the Netherlands during the second world war and Dutch Resistance: Resistance Museum: verzetsmuseum.org/museum/en/museum
Liberation skirts from a fashion perspective: https://www.modemuze.nl/blog/wat-vrijheid-vier-acties-rond-de-bevrijdingsrok?fbclid=IwAR1c68_a84-ODBpCnGaJTuTRK4NFmjdIVdHhCfY9K79dBH2yocRfidDMMJU
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Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Chapter timestamps in this video:
0. Introduction 00:00
1. Cutting the basic shift 00:45
2. Hem and side seams 04:43
3. Yoke and embroidery 08:52
4. Belt and details 17:42
5. Fitting the back 20:25
6. Getting dressed! 23:10
I am using pattern instructions from 1912 by Marie Thierbach, and adding my own touch with decorations and embroidery in the spirit of 'arts and crafts'. I’m excited to work on this project together with my friend Fanny, who came up with the idea in the first place. I highly encourage you to check out her progress pictures on instagram! It is also an absolute joy reading and learning about the Dress Reform movement and the Artistic and Aesthetic dress, and seeing other people’s concepts and projects with the #ReformDressChallenge hashtag.
I hope you are inspired to make your own reform dress, using the pattern we provide or any other pattern. If you do, please notify us, for example by using the hashtag #ReformDressChallenge and tagging us on instagram.
Link to part 1: youtu.be/crbk8o9vYWo
Link to Fanny’s blog, including a PDF pattern for a reform dress: dindouleto.blogspot.com/2020/05/reformdresschallenge.html
@fannyfahdenfroh instagram.com/fannyfadenfroh
@juulvictoria instagram.com/juulvictoria
Inspiring American Duchess podcast about artistic dress: youtube.com/watch?v=quQQ8KUD3WI
Source for my inspiration dress as seen in my journal: http://faddegon.family/biografieen/maria-alida-faddegon/
Exhibition (1984) and book about Reformdress in the Netherlands that inspired me: https://www.centraalmuseum.nl/en/exhibitions/reformkleding-in-nederland
Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
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Bourette silk fabric bought at Zijdar (notspon, I wish!) https://www.zijdewinkel.nl/stoffen/zijde/bourette/bourette-34-op-140-cm-breed
Book: 'Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques'
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Part 1: youtu.be/crbk8o9vYWo
Part 2: youtu.be/eKcYoMK630s
Fanny's blog with pdf pattern: dindouleto.blogspot.com/2020/05/reformdresschallenge.html
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**If you are missing the sound in this video, you're not wrong! I seem to have made some editing mistake and most of the audio is lost on this video. Call it ironic, because a couple of years ago I lost all my sound as well when I became deaf... So I hope you will forgive this humble deaf Costuber this sound-mistake, and still enjoy the video!**
My friend Fanny and I were very inspired by the early 1900s reform- and artistic dress movements, and both wanted to make a garment in this style. We found out that there is a contemporary pattern that makes it very easy to do so, and thought it would be the perfect historical sewing/ history bounding/ quarantine loungewear project for a sewing challenge. Hence, #ReformDressChallenge was born!
For my own reform dress, I am first designing my concept and dyeing my fabric, which can be seen in this 'part one' video. The link to part two: youtu.be/eKcYoMK630s
To join the challenge, make your own reform or artistic dress and share your progress and results using the hashtag #ReformDressChallenge. Tagging Fanny @fannyfahdenfroh and or me @juulvictoria is also highly appreciated! We are on Instagram and YouTube, but feel free to spread the word on any platform. The pattern, or cutting diagram, that we use can be found as a PDF on Fanny's blog, which is linked below along with several other informative sources:
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For more information and a pattern diagram PDF, Fanny's blog: dindouleto.blogspot.com/2020/05/reformdresschallenge.html?fbclid=IwAR274aFqHwyu3jQ-7Eu0hS6AQHH2os6DBTWrxPF_Ye4x-iZ9RIRHOKjN-HA or directly to the pattern: http://www.deukalion-design.de/The%201912%20Reformdress.pdf Her instagram for (progress) pictures: instagram.com/fannyfadenfroh
My own instagram: instagram.com/juulvictoria
Inspiring American Duchess podcast about artistic dress: youtube.com/watch?v=quQQ8KUD3WI
Source of my natural dyeing instructions (in Dutch only) https://textielmuseum.nl/uploads/content/BTME001.pdf from Textielmuseum Tilburg: https://www.textielmuseum.nl/en
Source for my inspiration dress: http://faddegon.family/biografieen/maria-alida-faddegon/
Exhibition (1984) and book about Reformdress in the Netherlands that inspired me: https://www.centraalmuseum.nl/en/exhibitions/reformkleding-in-nederland
Bourette silk fabric bought at Zijdar (notspon, I wish!) https://www.zijdewinkel.nl/stoffen/zijde/bourette/bourette-34-op-140-cm-breed
Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
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For a sneak peek into my earlier costume work, you can just dive into my portfolio website at: juulvictoria.wordpress.com
I’m tagging 4 fellow costubers and challenging them to make their own question tag video:
-Dressing History (youtube.com/channel/UCUpeCQthjgPKf-J695mldFw)
-Ankharet Meredudd (youtube.com/channel/UCNwSdI30xpRbYoJL5aFCf-A)
-Desiree Primrose (youtube.com/channel/UCVj9qSlSfuct3OV-QgpYUEQ)
-Little Crocus (youtube.com/channel/UCNXYJn1xcbqiienvfJspJ9g)
Link to Costube Question Tag playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYUNeRZ5nK-ogpwSNKc1TaRh5ICPdsDco or youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6duxLPgn0wK1jR8pluTE6uZa1IIX_MwP
Link to the CosTuber Questions: facebook.com/notes/costubers-mutual-support/costuber-questions-tag/513678409497314
Please note that you will need to be part of the Facebook group to access the questions - it is open for anyone with an active sewing/costuming YouTube channel.
Shops I mention in my video:
-La Rose Passementarie: la-rose-passementarie.com
-Harrie Bosch Modestoffen: http://www.harrieboschmodestoffen.nl/HB.php
-Smitje Dutch Fashion Creation: smitje.com
-Budgetstoffen.nl: https://www.budgetstoffen.nl/
0. Intro: 00:00
1. Channel name: 02:12
2. When & why: 00:31
3. Start of YouTube: 00:58
4. Genre: 01:20
5. How many costumes: 01:34
6. Favourite shops: 02:25
7. Patterns: 03:20
8. Methods: 03:58
9. Historical accuracy: 04:27
10. Thrifted materials: 04:42
11. Favourite fabrics: 05:31
12. Revamp costumes: 05:55
13. History bounding: 06:23
14. Worst part of sewing: 06:37
15. Favourite part of sewing: 06:56
16. Entertainment: 07:17
17. Time: 07:28
18. Photos: 07:41
19. Summer or winter: 08:03
20. Favourite colour: 08:24
21. Next project: 08:55
22. Dream costume: 09:21
23. Hobbies: 10:07
24. Costube: 10:49
25. Tags: 11:02
#costube
#questions
#tagchallenge
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LET OP: ER IS NEDERLANDSE ÉN ENGELSE ONDERTITELING BESCHIKBAAR!
PLEASE NOTE: BOTH DUTCH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS VIDEO!
In this video, I am making a contemporary version of a Dutch tradition called 'nationale feestrok' or 'bevrijdingsrok'. These were originally made to celebrate May 5th, the Dutch holiday that commemorates end of the second world war 75 years ago. When a Dutch museum organised a competition to make a modern version of this skirt with a nod to the current pandemic, I decided to participate. Anticipating liberation from our lockdown, this is my take on the liberation skirt.
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Liberation skirt competition: https://www.westlandsmuseum.nl/nl/over-ons/nieuws/wie-maakt-de-mooiste-bevrijdingsrok
More information about the Netherlands during the second world war and Dutch Resistance: Resistance Museum: verzetsmuseum.org/museum/en/museum
Liberation skirts from a fashion perspective: https://www.modemuze.nl/blog/wat-vrijheid-vier-acties-rond-de-bevrijdingsrok?fbclid=IwAR1c68_a84-ODBpCnGaJTuTRK4NFmjdIVdHhCfY9K79dBH2yocRfidDMMJU
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- Bad Ideas - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100489
Artist: http://incompetech.com
- Pictures of original liberation skirts photographed in the collection of the National Liberation Museum 1944-1945, the Netherlands, archive numbers 3.2.244, 3.2.7, 3.2.6, 3.2.8.
- The registration form of the liberation skirt beloning to the mother of John Ruibing, picture by John Ruibing.
I am listing some of the tools, materials and sources from this video below, but if I forgot something or you have any other questions or comments please feel welcome to leave a note in the comment section!
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Credits to Althea Godsey who posted a wonderful collection images of scissors cases from Victorian magazines such as Godey's Lady's Book in a FaceBook sewing group, which prompted me to make this.
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Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
In part one of this ballgown video series you saw the preparations, design and sewing of the bodice:
youtu.be/4dn7v-5jHu0
In part two you saw the sewing and decorating of the skirt:
youtu.be/n_Vuv3KKWmA
This is part three, where I embroider a pair of cotton stockings as a special accessory to go with the dress, and show the finished outfit. Don't forget to turn on the subtitles to see some commentary throughout the video, and please subscribe and turn on your notifications to get an update when I have a new video!
The stockings and embroidery floss I used in this video were kindly sponsored by La Rose Passementarie webshop, the webshop for all your historical haberdashery and sewing notions! They are Netherlands based but ship worldwide, and I highly encourage you to take a look at their offerings:
la-rose-passementarie.com
I am listing some of the tools, materials and sources from this video below, but if I forgot something or you have any other questions or comments please feel welcome to leave a note in the comment section!
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Stockings: la-rose-passementarie.com/historische-schoenen/historische-kousen
Embroidery floss: la-rose-passementarie.com/garen/borduur-garen
Wonder clips: la-rose-passementarie.com/wonderclips-klein
Disappearing marker (alternative to the one used in my video): la-rose-passementarie.com/prym-markeerstift-verdwijnend
Original 1830s stockings at the Kyoto Costume Insitute: kci.or.jp/en/archives/digital_archives/1820s_1840s/KCI_067
Sketched out pattern for embroidery: juulvictoria.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/embroidery-pattern-stockings.jpg?w=440
Dress pattern: Truly Victorian TV455
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-Intro music: Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom, which is licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
- Stockings, 1830, country unknown, Inventory Number of item: AC600 78-16-13AB, The Kyoto Costume Institute, photo by Taishi Hirokawa.
In part one of this ballgown video series you saw the preparations, design and sewing of the bodice: youtu.be/4dn7v-5jHu0
This is part two, where I make and decorate the skirt. Don't forget to turn on the subtitles to see some commentary throughout the video, and please subscribe and turn on your notifications when a new video comes out!
Watch part 3 here: youtu.be/5dpicm1uEGU
I am listing some of the tools, materials and sources from this video below, but if I forgot something or you have any other questions or comments please join us in the comment section!
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Pattern: Truly Victorian TV455
Pattern weights (affiliate link): amzn.to/2xchlR8
My favourite Tulip needles (affiliate link): amzn.to/2wYrtfu
My fabric shears (affiliate link): amzn.to/2TCmlHp
My favourite thimble (affiliate link): amzn.to/2FIcgka
My favourite pins: la-rose-passementarie.com/prym-extra-dunne-glaskop-spelden
Tailor's chalk (affiliate link): amzn.to/39SGXAk
Carbon pattern tracing paper (different brand but same product, affiliate link: amzn.to/3aN6rjg
Rotary cutter (affiliate link): amzn.to/2TMDk9G
Tracing wheel (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Vj4NPZ
Workwoman's guide (affiliate link): amzn.to/2ULumdd
Where I buy boning for corsets, crinolines and bodices: la-rose-passementarie.com
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This one is for all my costuming friends ;)
Please watch my other video's, too!
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I'm listing a lot of project videos that were mentioned in this video here, they couldn't all be put up in the info cards:
-Planner cover is an old diary cover by the brand Tinne+Mia that I put refills in.
-Edwardian lace blouse video: youtu.be/VjNIu3-Ahuc
-Black teens blouse video: youtu.be/RipzpHZWlR8
-1939 dress video: youtu.be/b4hpBQUNnAo
-Witchy deerstalker hat video: youtu.be/_3vp_EE4xCI
-Red Edwardian walking skirt video: youtu.be/CCcWZWmZCMQ
-Bustle pad video: youtu.be/zIWp0kWPWRc
-History bound look book: youtu.be/OOoDhemaZ6A
-1920s dress video: youtu.be/UtpS5gP7dvY
-Favourite stitches video: youtu.be/EW0W3L30Xg8
-Favourite closures video: youtu.be/WdOlf6b0Ojk
-Convertible skirt video: youtu.be/DRKERbYGlUw
-Romantic ballgown part 1: youtu.be/4dn7v-5jHu0
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In part one of this ballgown video series you can see the preparations, design and sewing of the bodice. Don't forget to turn on the subtitles to see some commentary throughout the video, and please subscribe and turn on your notifications to get an update when my new videos come out!
Watch part 2 here: youtu.be/n_Vuv3KKWmA
Watch part 3 here: youtu.be/5dpicm1uEGU
I am listing some of the tools, materials and sources from this video below, but if you have any other questions or comments please join us in the comment section!
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Pattern: Truly Victorian TV455
My favourite Tulip needles (affiliate link): amzn.to/2wYrtfu
Pointkeeper mechanical pencil (affiliate link): amzn.to/39RWNv9
My fabric shears (affiliate link): amzn.to/2TCmlHp
My favourite thimble (affiliate link): amzn.to/2FIcgka
My favourite pins: la-rose-passementarie.com/prym-extra-dunne-glaskop-spelden
Derwent Garphik Sepia fineliner (affiliate link): amzn.to/2w4GfkZ
Tailor's chalk (affiliate link): amzn.to/39SGXAk
Rotary cutter (affiliate link): amzn.to/2TMDk9G
Clover clips (affiliate link): amzn.to/3aR1R2Y
Where I buy boning for corsets, crinolines and bodices: la-rose-passementarie.com
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- you're welcome.
(if you want to know what this is all about, watch literally any sewing video on my channel)
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