Why did women wear corsets? Brief history sew_through_time 2023-03-18 | In this video, we look at why women started and continued to wear corsets for hundreds of years and go through a brief look at the history of corsets and why they are often depicted as evil. The main purpose of a corset is not waist reduction at all but rather support and silhouette I give a very brief overview of the changes to that silhouette that was desired in different eras and how they affected the build of the corset and function.
1780s hairstyle tutorial for long hair sew_through_time 2024-10-13 | In this video, I style my mid-thigh length hair into the fashionable 1780s frizzy hairstyle often referred to as the hedgehog. I use a wet set method that works well to mimic the craped hair look of the era meant to be done on much shorter hair. you will need a hair cushion or 2 hair doughnutshairpins hair brush hair powder or cornstarch 10 to 15 brass or other rust-free wire cut into 15 to 20 inch pieces hairspray The American duchess guide to 18th century beauty americanduchess.com/collections/books-and-patterns/products/american-duchess-guide-to-beautyToilet de florahttps://books.google.fi/books?id=ffMHAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=fi&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
getting dressed in 1882: mens and womens daytime attire sew_through_time 2024-10-04 | In this video, I and Mr. Sew through time get dressed in daytime fashion from 1882. I go through all the different layers involved in both female and male clothing. I made my clothing other than the vintage stockings and the antique cape I'm wearing. if you want to know more about how the clothes and the corset were made you can find the videos here:youtu.be/y1fiMWt_ygU?si=DhB605VLWom23HOcyoutu.be/Y_GzK57QXls?si=kNYxnufvCyylJGfUmy boots:https://americanduchess.fi/collections/historical-vintage-boots/products/camille-edwardian-boots-black-greenHis shirt and collar along with the buttons and collar studs are from darcyclothing.comthe rest of his clothing is antiqueIf you want to learn more about dress in the Victorian era I'd recommend https://researchguides.uvm.edu/c.php?g=290644&p=1935418
Making 1882 evening gowns, dinner and ball gown sew_through_time 2024-09-22 | In this video, I go through the different types of evening gowns in the Victorian era, when they would have been worn. I make an evening gown capsule wardrobe by making a ball gown, a dinner dress bodice, and an overskirt drapery that works with both. For further information and the patterns I used:amazon.com/Fashions-Gilded-Age-Accessories-Dressmaking/dp/0963651765The ball gown bodice can be found on pages 64-66The dinner dress or reception dress bodice and overskirt drapery pages 82-85The fashion plates and original mourning dress are from the met.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/watson-digital-collections/costume-institute-collections/costume-institute-fashion-platesmetmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/80097040?rpp=60&pg=1&ao=on&ft=ensemble&when=A.D.+1800-1900&pos=14And for further reading on etiquette and fashion and sources for my information:catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010316329catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008696348catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000050287
making a 1934 evening gown sew_through_time 2024-09-08 | In this video, I make a 1930s low-back evening gown. It consists of an overdress out of a linen knit fabric and a separate underdress out of a cotton voile. I show you how I mix and matched pattern pieces in different sizes to make the gown fit my measurements since my measurements are kind of all over the place as far as the standard sizing goes. This same technique can be used on any pattern to customize it to your unique measurements. The pattern that I used can be found here:evadress-patterns.myshopify.com/collections/e-patterns/products/e-pattern-1934-evening-gown-e1219and paper version:evadress-patterns.myshopify.com/products/1934-evening-gown-e30-1219?_pos=5&_sid=8134a846f&_ss=rThe girdle I am wearing under this:youtu.be/cov3ljSNV0M?si=t8CZN7paWC0z8xSy
Why the sad beige people aesthetic means old money sew_through_time 2024-08-28 | In this video, I go through fashion history through the lens of the old money aesthetic and the rich elites' desire to separate themselves from us regular folk and how that showed up in fashion throughout history. I highlight some of the looks that were meant to keep the regular from following suit and explain how fast fashion inevitably led to the sad beige look and minimalism in rich people's fashion.
dressing reform vs fashion 1908 sew_through_time 2024-08-07 | In this video, I dress in two vastly different styles from the same year 1908, in reform artistic dress and mainstream fashion. Reform dress took its queues from fashion but interpreted it to a much looser softer silhouette that worked better for its ideals of unrestrictive clothing that freed the female form from its tight bindings. There were philosophic, political, and even health-based reasoning behind the style, and the reasons why an individual would choose to wear it or mainstream fashion varied but here are examples of the two styles to give you an understanding of how they differed from each other.For a video on making the reform dress along with the pattern and a more detailed explanation of the ideas behind rational reform dress can be found here: youtu.be/3tzGJYpkPss?si=qQoRHGbrJWcU1JR3Free pattern for the fashionable corset can be found here:youtu.be/jsEH07pK6bE?si=8gYUvCDe6nUlueHZ
history of the swimsuit, 18th century to modern sew_through_time 2024-07-20 | In this video, I go through the history of women's swimwear showing items that I have made using historical patterns and original vintage pieces. We go through both the development of style as well as materials.For more examples I've made a pinterest board cl.pinterest.com/sew_through_time/swimsuit-historyVideos on making some of the suits:youtu.be/pWsOu7fN3hY?si=jWPg2NBr2t7L9Nf6youtu.be/WmPelzs7caM?si=ZA42Faigq32gyoIqFor more reading on the subject:https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/a-history-of-womens-swimwear/thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/bad-history-and-a-bit-about-lastexhttps://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/21326/USNMB-250_64_1969_507.pdfemuseum.mountvernon.org/objects/1499/bathing-gown?ctx=88ff24b0c5ad6722aeabbc444f487515e11bbbdf&idx=12
1924 swimsuit, free pattern! sew_through_time 2024-07-06 | In this video, I make a bathing suit using an antique pattern that I've digitized and made available for personal use. It is a single-size pattern meant for a 40-inch bust but can be easily altered to fit a wide range of sizes. The original instructions are a bit vague as sewing knowledge was expected in the era but in this video, I show how I made mine to give you a better idea of how to make it up. you will need: 1.5 to 2 yards of cotton jersey 5 yards of jersey stretch binding pattern:ko-fi.com/s/9f612feedb
making the 1930s body, girdle from a free pattern sew_through_time 2024-06-23 | In this video, I explain the different shapewear options of the 1930s to create the correct silhouette and make a girdle from a free pattern. I go through the fact that a girdle is basically just a rebrand for the corset, giving it a new more modern name but the function of creating the correct shape is still the same.For my girdle, I used 1/2 yard of cotton twill fabric, 3 yards of linen bias binding, 3 yards of cotton twill tape, 4 garters, 9 inches of 10mm spiral steel boning, 12 inches of hook and eye tape, 6 heavy duty zip ties.The girdle pattern:http://www.clusterfrock.com/p/1910-1936-de-gracieuse-corset-patterns.html#1931Aug2The step-in teddy I am wearing:etsy.com/fi-en/listing/475316020/vintage-sewing-pattern-multi-size-1920s?click_key=99aa8dd46d67d19423f2eba702eb5eb1327ed578%3A475316020&click_sum=bcbb4cfa&external_collection=&sts=1&dd=1the Kestos bra pattern:etsy.com/fi-en/listing/475316020/vintage-sewing-pattern-multi-size-1920s?click_key=99aa8dd46d67d19423f2eba702eb5eb1327ed578%3A475316020&click_sum=bcbb4cfa&external_collection=&sts=1&dd=1
One braid 100 years of hair! 1840-1940s easy hairstyles sew_through_time 2024-06-18 | In this video, I go through easy hairstyles from the 1840s to 1940s using only one long braid. These are great for a daytime historical look or for adding a bit of vintage flair to your everyday look. All you need is a long braid, some hairpins and for the early 1900s look some sort of hair cushion. All of these can be easily done in under 5 minutes.
hand sewing an 18th century round gown sew_through_time 2024-06-10 | in this video, we take a look at how fashion evolved into the 1770s round gown, how the sewing techniques used affected fashion, and finally, hand sew the dress. This sort of round gown is made like an english gown with sewn-down pleats at the back. It was a remake of earlier 1740s fashion and often used that era's fashionable silks! It was basically the retro fashion of the 1770s! I made mine using the original techniques using a silk brocade in the 1740s style. For further reading and patterns:shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product/patterns-of-fashion-1the-content-cut-construction-and-context-of-englishwomens-dress-c-1720-1860/?v=79cba1185463shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product/patterns-of-fashion-6-the-content-cut-construction-and-context-of-european-womens-dress-c-1695-1795/?v=79cba1185463americanduchess.com/collections/books-and-patterns/products/american-duchess-guide
dressing regency, 1800s-1820s sew_through_time 2024-05-25 | In this video I get dressed in regency fashion from 1800s, 1810s and 1820s and show the changing silhuette of this era. The first dess is at it's peak of fashion around 1803-1805 and is in the englsh style without a train, the second is 1813 and the last is 1820-22.
Titanic flying dress cosplay sew_through_time 2024-05-15 | In this video, I make Rose's flying dress from the Titanic. I make the skirt and the jacket, the lace blouse underneath is an antique and so are the gloves and shawl.For the skirt, I used this pattern:etsy.com/fi-en/listing/223755574/e-pattern-cordelia-circa-1909-1914?click_key=25cefc106eabd885926eba11394c0f0f596dd098%3A223755574&click_sum=bb5ad4dd&external=1&ref=hp_opfy-2-1&sts=1The jacket is made using this pattern:etsy.com/fi-en/listing/913895050/1912-ladies-afternoon-tea-wrap-instant?click_key=ffb038f473b34a070d226258fb961e8fb1709364%3A913895050&click_sum=c4870b74&ref=shop_home_active_42For information about the layers that would have been worn in this era as well as more period-accurate hair and makeup:youtu.be/rdcvHBKkN-0?si=98kTqEAxF79kIyxU
Why historical clothing has so many layers? sew_through_time 2024-04-28 | In this video I go through the basic layers of historical dress up until the 1920s with the focus being on the function of each garment rather than how it evolves through time. I also briefly talk about hygiene practices and understanding in the past and how that effected how we dress and touch on laundering practices and how they too effected the garments and layers worn. For a more in depth look into the function and history of the corset:youtu.be/aF20riATkh0?si=l4f8sQ_h1wZm8JJ5and for how victorian women dealt with periods:youtu.be/wVz8RZZFF-g?si=R8IylN0jVsDMn1A0For more reading:colonialquills.blogspot.com/2019/08/18th-century-hygiene-part-2-bathing.htmlbloomsbury.com/uk/shaping-femininity-9781350164123
1908 braid hairstyle sew_through_time 2024-04-20 | In this video, I recreate a braided hairstyle from 1908 and explain how hair fashion evolved to this, from the earlier pompadour style, and how hats changing in this era effected the change in hairstyle. Then I show how to do this style both with just your real hair and with a braided hairpiece. This style is fashionable from 1908 to 1912, first being more of an elaborate style suitable for both day and evening and after 1911 becoming more of a day style for the large hats of the era.For this hairstyle you'll need:a brushcomb,bobby pins and hairpins2 hair elastics and optionally a braided hairpieceI used this one aliexpress.com/item/1005004657844849.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.259.28e51802F1BqknAll the images shown are from delineators between 1908 and 1912 catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000545715
getting ready for a Titanic dinner. 1912 dress, hair and makeup sew_through_time 2024-04-15 | In this video, I get dressed in an evening gown that is based on 2 evening gowns from 1912 and do my hair and makeup appropriate for the era. I go through the different layers involved and talk about how the gowns were constructed and explain how to do the hairstyle. Though some of the makeup products I use are modern they give a period-accurate look. In the end is the menu we used for our reconstruction of a dinner on board the Titanic along with some of the dishes displayed. The other of the original gowns my dress is based on is in a private collection https://www.pinterest.cl/pin/332633122499321030/the otherhttp://siiri.tampere.fi/displayObject.do?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.profium.com%2Farchive%2FArchivedObject-4C1371C2-1DD2-9894-8B8B-B42D4974C07A
Free Edwardian artistic dress pattern! sew_through_time 2024-03-30 | In this video, I explain a bit about what exactly is artistic dress and how it came to be in the Victorian era and make a medieval-inspired pre-raphaelite dress. I give the instructions on how to draft the pattern for yourself in any size! And show you how to sew it up. This is a really easy and fast pattern, perfect for someone with a little sewing experience who wants to try their hand at pattern drafting and start with something loose where you don't have to worry about fit much. You can easily make up this dress in a few evenings of sewing and it can me endlessly customized with trimming for different looks. Happy sewing!For written pattern drafting instructions:ko-fi.com/s/61d369c252
Why are heels horrible? Lets looks at historical shoes and why they are better than modern sew_through_time 2024-03-23 | In this video I talk a bit about the history of the high heeled shoe as a fashionable item in western fashion and why modern high heels are so horrible. I base this on my knowledge and training in pedicures and foot anatomy and problems and explain about how the foot functions and why the modern high heel shoe is not optimal for foot health and compare it to it's historic counter parts and modern reproductions of historical footwear. All the historical shoes I show as images are from the Met. The reproduction shoes I have bought with my own money, this is not sponsored. they can be found hereamericanduchess.com/collections/edwardian-shoes-and-boots/products/endora-womens-victorian-witch-shoes-arsenic-green?_pos=10&_fid=3df9c9571&_ss=c&variant=41704260403350
Getting dressed: 1903 summer vs winter sew_through_time 2024-03-09 | In this video, I dress in Edwardian fashion from 1903 both for a hot summer day and a cold winter day and show the difference in layers and explain the different layers needed to complete the Edwardian pigeon bust silhouette. While most of everything I wear in these is made by me, the hats are vintage, the hat pins a friend made, the parasol, coat and jewelry are antiques and the winter boots as well as the gloves are vintage and the oxfords are reproductions by Memery.
Romantic era fashion- lets make a 1837-42 dress sew_through_time 2024-03-04 | In this video I talk about romantic era fashion, how that particular time in fashion happened, what were it's characteristics, and make a late 1830s dress. The dress I make is my version of an original housed at the Met.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/80077564The biggest difference between mine and the original is that mine is silk dupioni while the original is satin. the fashion plates I use to demonstrate the changing fashionsmetmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/watson-digital-collections/costume-institute-collections/costume-institute-fashion-platesthe original undergarments I showcollections.mfa.org/download/47945;jsessionid=6C038244A62CAACF8AE5811DFC9151CFemuseum.history.org/objects/5390/petticoat?ctx=037e8a9b5c80e06e8e9812c28c2f198e9663234d&idx=123metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82081metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82417https://digitaltmuseum.se/021015511470/armpocher-formning-av-armar-goteborg-1830-talet-linne-rotting-ett-par-armpocherIf you'd like to become a subscriber on ko-fi and get more behind-the-scenes glimpsesko-fi.com/sewthroughtime
