Lina Piprek
Cushing Belt Pattern - Preview
updated
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_XX7cB
Mentioned in this video:
Laura Tolton Art (she illustrated the custom fabric!)
Laura's Instagram: instagram.com/lauratoltonart
Laura's Etsy Shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/lauratolton
Book updates:
kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/posts
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - January
07:51 - October
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Updates about Time Capsule Wardrobe (my book!): kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/posts
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
(please note my commissions are currently closed)
Things mentioned in this video:
Sewing room makeover video (organizing/rearranging this room):
youtube.com/watch?v=noW2cwxuMls
Time 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-wardrobe
Updates about my progress: kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/posts
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Before
01:33 During
06:39 After
08:46 1 year later
Music:
Music via Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com)
Prosper - Megan Wofford
Inspiration - Megan Wofford
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Updates about Time Capsule Wardrobe (my book!): kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe/posts
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
(please note my commissions are currently closed)
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-wardrobe
The 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/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
(please note my commissions are currently closed)
You can preorder it here:
kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/time-capsule-wardrobe
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Music:
Howard Harper-Barnes / Meet Me in the Hills / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
kickstarter.com/projects/linapiprek/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, 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_8
youtu.be/j0sUw_618kw
I'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/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Music:
Megan Wofford / Prosper / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Megan Wofford / Inspiration / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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/halfscalefemale
This 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 Makes
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=c-O_Qjl31Xo
Channel: youtube.com/c/ShannonMakes
Opus Elenae
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=x_Styb7zUEw
Channel: youtube.com/c/OpusElenae
DEMIPINTEcreations
Channel: youtube.com/c/DEMIPINTEcreations
Miss Philomena
Channel: youtube.com/c/MissPhilomena
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Coloring Page Print-Out
ko-fi.com/s/64e9f6b6f4
Kosedo Studio
Vanessa 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=40781342572711
Free template (front only, fewer sizes) - https://kosedo.studio/blogs/headband-and-scruncie-with-display-free-pattern/freebie-fashion-figure-template-croqui
Website – https://kosedo.studio/
Instagram – instagram.com/kosedostudio
CoSy 2021 / CosTube Symposium 2021
CoSy 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=sharing
Playlist with all the videos is here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3z00JFxdhfFWeTnhniEjLYLOF6SbXUml
Link to collect the badge for this video is here: https://forms.gle/hL5SscCqCExnKPAu8
Videos mentioned / linked in cards
Opus Elenae (thanks for the photo Courtney ❤️) - youtube.com/channel/UCNTLYiKvENy-WFv_GlN9gRQ
Period Shirt Video - youtube.com/watch?v=XUIVc2Ti5zc
Polonaise Inspired Dress - youtube.com/watch?v=zBZb6Mfyyic
Chemise a la Reine Inspired Dress - youtube.com/watch?v=G1S-MlmP37I&t=120s
Walking Skirt Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=VkwWH_-yP6U
Images
[1] Regency dress – metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82128
Victorian 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%252520skirt
14th C “Kirtle” (yes I know the photo is a cotehardie but look how pretty!) – Opus Elenae
youtube.com/channel/UCNTLYiKvENy-WFv_GlN9gRQ
instagram.com/opuselenae
18th C Petticoat - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/173339
18th C Breeches - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/90570
Edwardian shirtwaist - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/86051
Edwardian waistcoat - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83190
Edwardian combinations - metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157185
0:00 – Intro
01:20 – The Concept
02:56 – Waistline
04:19 – Creating Separates
06:10 – The Wardrobe
13:53 – The Outfits
14:59 – Outro
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Pattern “Expansion Pack”
My pattern pieces for the waistband, placket, and pockets can be found here:
ko-fi.com/s/f908615f94
Victorian and Edwardian Drafting manuals (organized by date)
The Dress and Cloak Cutter (1881):
archive.org/details/dresscloakcutter00heck/page/32/mode/2up
Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter (1895): archive.org/details/keystonejacketdr00heck/page/82/mode/2up
Rosenbleet's Perfect System of Ladies' Garment Cutting (1911):
archive.org/details/rosenbleetsperfe00rose/page/24/mode/2up
The American Garment Cutter for Women’s Garments (1913):
archive.org/details/americangarmentc00enge/page/204/mode/2up
Clothing for Women; Selection, Design, Construction (1919):
archive.org/details/clothingforwomen00balduoft/page/116/mode/2up
Future 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 2021
CoSy 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=sharing
Playlist with all the videos is here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3z00JFxdhfFWeTnhniEjLYLOF6SbXUml
Link to collect the badge for this video is here:
https://forms.gle/rnaAdwY5HR3a4KFF7
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Materials
03:36 - Cutting Out
04:04 - Pocket Facing
05:47 - Finishing Off Seam Allowances
09:51 - Placket
11:57 - Pockets
17:41 - Skirt Seams
18:20 - Waistband
21:49 - Hem
25:06 - Reveal
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my Instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
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/1e94d86970
This 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/_yousei
Her podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2KEMZTA9lNmpu7jr3TD0lp
Things 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/AWoodlandWorkshop
Beige/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_fabric
00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – Printing the Pattern
01:45 – Choosing a Size
04:32 – Adjusting the Pattern to Your Size
06:34 – Materials
09:48 – Cutting Out
14:56 – Sewing Main Seams
21:04 – Waist Tape
22:37 – Back Facing
25:40 – Boning Channels
28:15 – Adding Boning
29:28 – Binding
31:13 – Reveal
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries: linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
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-oqLPgmEA
The 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/lauratoltonart
instagram.com/chartermagic
etsy.com/uk/shop/lauratolton
Things mentioned in this video:
Edith Skirt Video - youtube.com/watch?v=0I8ZAIXaPFg
CoSy (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/CoSy2021
instagram.com/costubesymposium
More 21 Questions Videos (get to know the other creators!):
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHTMZeRptO2VD-XZCCP9PZJn8v_X0E4S
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram: instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries:
linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
Timestamps
Intro: 0:00
Before: 1:18
During: 5:14
After: 13:01
To buy my digital sewing patterns or support me:
ko-fi.com/linapiprek/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram: instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business/commission inquiries:
linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
***Every film production is different. These are not definitive facts, these are my opinions based on my experiences.***
TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 0:00
Badly fitting corsets - 4:02
Corsets worn improperly - 6:06
Personal preferences - 8:11
Working hours - 10:04
Anti-corset news articles - 13:08
Conclusion - 14:28
Some 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 Grammer
3:09 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/rubyhydephotography
All 3 corsets made and photographed by me
Sewing 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/shop
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business/commission inquiries:
linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
ko-fi.com/s/fcf79dc42e
You can download the gridded version of the pattern here:
ko-fi.com/s/40aa1a5297
The "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/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos (occasional = rare 😅):
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries:
linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
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=Z9LWE8XLY3k
For (slightly) more regular project updates, have a look at my instagram:
instagram.com/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos (still haven't made any more though 😅):
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
For business inquiries:
linapiprekdesign@gmail.com
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/linapiprek
Or my TikTok for occasional short videos:
tiktok.com/@linapiprek
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-D1WCesyG9eNQxhrF7Rupbm
And 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
GIVEAWAY
I'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/linapiprek
HANDOUT
I’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=sharing
COCOVID
If 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/view
TIMESTAMPS
What is Corset Flossing? – 2:04
Materials – 5:10
Types of Thread – 7:19
Sewing the Sampler Base – 11:19
Designs 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 – 43:25
Designs for Cording – 44:32
Pink/Brown – 45:01
Orange Staggered – 46:13
Greeen Wide – 47:49
Designs for Cane – 49:12
Orange Floral – 50:08
Green Floral Sprig – 52:47
Blue Teardrop Flower – 54:08
Black Feather – 56:01
Final Reveal and Conclusion – 59:24
USEFUL RESOURCES
The 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=1596280528499
And you can buy copies of Victorian corset patterns from them here:
imageleicestershire.org.uk/view-item?i=18697&WINID=1596280528499
Devere 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.uk
P.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 😊
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.
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No. 4 by The Denotes | thedenotes.bandcamp.com
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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. 😊
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This 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.com
Music promoted by free-stock-music.com
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