Making an Ionic Chiton: Easy Historical Costuming for Beginners | Rings of Power Cosplay Fantastical Follies Costuming 2026-09-21 | Making an Ionic Chiton: Easy Historical Costuming for Beginners | Rings of Power Cosplay
Making the EASIEST First Corset Project: A Waspie! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-09-25 | Want to try making your own corset but too intimidated by large corsetry projects? Try a waspie! In this video, I'll show you how to make an Edwardian riding corset using the Amelia Waspie pattern from Ora Lin. These are versatile little garments, good for late Victorian costume, Ren Faire looks, even vintage style, as they came back into fashion in the 1950's during the dominance of Dior's New Look. Even better, they're extremely simple to construct, because they're small! And because you only have two measurements to fit--your waist, and the length of your torso--they're a great way to dip your feet into corsetry, especially if you've been too overwhelmed to start something bigger! In this video, I'll walk you through all the steps to make this cute lil' corset, including tips for your first corsetry project, as well as a more advanced technique for my experienced folks looking for a fun, versatile way to use up some scraps in their stash.My wearable mockup: youtu.be/2sVWRzTQTw8Ora Lin's version: youtu.be/NSL8xFm5Yxk?si=otndrZc1DQdplPkhShannon Makes' version: youtu.be/3wZMj-O-HgU?si=sy-J6b-6mvzbby82Resources:Silk from: silkbaron.comColored coutil from: richardthethread.comBusk, metal boning, grommets, and twill tape from: wawak.comZip ties and black interlining from stashSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters00:00 Making a Waspie02:02 Installing grommets & busk06:26 Basting and fitting08:55 Assembling for realz11:35 Binding and covering15:42 Sneaky busk treatment16:52 The reveal
Ranking Historical Corset Styles for Beginners! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-09-11 | Which historical corset styles are great for a first corset project? And which will make you WEEP into your coutil? Let's rank every historical corset style to see which are the best ones to start out with.*Here's where you can follow Tiffany* @StitchinAddiction *!*Tiffany's website: stitchinaddictionshop.comFollow on YouTube: youtube.com/@StitchinAddiction?si=WbNQ9i9oDJYFdoh1Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/stitchinaddiction?igsh=MWo4ZXdybW9zbjNzeQ==Follow on Pinterest: https://tr.ee/fro6SJZaGd*Resources:*Resources: Most extant examples used for this video are either from the Met Museum or the V&A, or pulled directly from Patterns of Fashion 5.*Books I mention:*Patterns of Fashion 517th Century Women's Dress Patterns Books 1 & 2 from the V&A Musuem*Corset Pattern companies I recommend for corsetry novices:*Ora Lin PatternsLaughing MoonBlack Snail PatternsRedthreadedFig Leaf PatternsPast PatternsScroop PatternsSimplicity/American DuchessP RyanVideos I mention:How to draft Elizabethan Stays: youtu.be/S39qSzd53usMaking Elizabethan Stays: youtu.be/hNFenKdbxYI1660's Unicorn: youtu.be/3upZIEeMv88Making my Cassandra 1770s stays: youtu.be/gLN0bdrK81oGreen Late-Vic corset: youtu.be/PZckxaVc-TQFitting Edwardian Corset: youtu.be/CzBXfZHi8UgMaking Edwardian Corset: youtu.be/BYoPtDVf09EYou can find every corsetry video on my channel in this playlist: Corsetry and Staymaking: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouEUjgjdZPtsZnKzsJJAA7hSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Ranking Historical Corset Styles for Beginners00:24 Elizabethan Bodies02:35 Important notes03:39 Early 17th Century Bodies05:03 Mid 17th Century Bodies06:46 1690's Stays08:04 Early-Mid 18th Century Stays (Conical)09:46 Late 18th Century Stays (THRUSTY.)11:29 1790's Transitional Stays13:51 Regency Stays17:02 1830's Corsets18:41 Mid-Victorian Corsets25:00 Late Victorian Corsets26:58 Edwardian S-Bend Corset29:18 Edwardian Riding Corset/Swiss Waist/Waspie31:04 20th Century Transitional Corset32:11 1910s Straighty McStraighterson32:59 Historybounding Stays
Why Does Nobody Costume THIS Historical Era? Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-08-28 | Why does nobody costume the 1790's? In this video, we hope to figure it out! This historical era is adorable, looks easy, is cute a.f., and both extremely versatile AND easily accessible to even newer sewists. So why don't we see people making these gowns more often?I'll walk you step by step how to make a 1790's round gown AND a cute red open robe to wear over top! I'm extremely pleased with the way this look turned out and am excited to share the making of it with you! Let me know--have you costumed in the 1790's? Why or why not?Resources:Both American Duchess guides AND the Simplicity pattern I used can be found here: americanduchess.com/collections/books-and-patternsFig Leaf Federalist patterns: figleafpatterns.com/federalistregency-patterns.htmlGold spot'd muslin from: burnleyandtrowbridge.comRed striped linen from: renaissancefabrics.comMy other videos I mention: -Edwardian S-Bend Corset: youtu.be/BYoPtDVf09E-Fitting an Edwardian S-Bend: youtu.be/CzBXfZHi8Ug-Edwardian Combinations: youtu.be/vPHHMcxAomA-Pink Angelica: youtu.be/A1cuALwyThM-Red Angelica: youtu.be/ehq0WkPBTFwSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters00:00 Why does nobody costume the 1790's?01:20 Mocking up05:06 Assembling09:38 Backtracking...12:53 Sleevils17:34 Quick n'dirty open robe22:22 The Reveal
I Made the Prettiest Corset Ever: A 1900s Edwardian S-Bend! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-08-14 | Let's make a beautiful, functional Edwardian corset! This thing is custom-dyed, covered in lace and sports some gorgeous flossing! It took me three months to make, and I'm SO excited to share my process with you!Edwardian corsets, like the rest of the underpinnings at the turn of the century, are famous for being beautiful, highly decorative, and SUPER curvy. This corset fits the bill, and I'm almost positive it's the loveliest corset I've ever made! Would you wear it?If you'd like to learn how I modified the pattern and custom-fit it, you can find that video here:If you'd like to see how I made the combinations underneath, that video is here:Resources:Dye and sateen: dharmatrading.comCoutil: tutu.comBusk, spiral and flat steel, and twill tape: wawak.comLace: farmhousefabrics.comSynthetic whalebone: corsetmaking.comCorset pattern: etsy.com/listing/4299616760/1900s-midbust-edwardian-4-panel-corset?ls=r&ref=items-pagination-2&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=41e98f6321923cb6904c61372848338c%253A01d877658a0a5d7f2f750931f26b40b07a84ac19&logging_key=41e98f6321923cb6904c61372848338c%3A01d877658a0a5d7f2f750931f26b40b07a84ac19Free 1890's hip pad: caseyreneecosplay.com/shop/free-1890s-petticoat-template-abwt5Low-cost Edwardian bust improver pad: wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-edwardian-bust-improver-wearing-history-pdf-historical-costume-sewing-patternSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters: 00:00 I made the prettiest corset ever!00:27 Customizing the color03:56 Assembly07:06 Fitting13:55 Finalizing the construction14:32 Darth Potater16:21 Making it PRETTY19:31 The Reveal
How I Made My Corset Fit Perfectly in 4 Steps! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-07-31 | Learn to fit an Edwardian S-Bend corset like a pro! Fitting is the hardest part of corsetry, and after more than 17 years sewing and fitting corsets of all kinds and from all eras, I've managed to come up with an easy-to-follow, four-step system that will get you from normal to va-va-voom with a minimum of stress and frustration!In this video, I'll break down what makes fitting an Edwardian S-bend--popular from the late 1890's through 1910(ish)--different from fitting earlier style corsets from the Victorian era. Then we'll go through the four steps of fitting, from wrangling the paper pattern in the first stage through several mockups and into the fitting the actual corset made from the actual materials!Resources:The corset pattern: etsy.com/listing/4299616760/1900s-midbust-edwardian-4-panel-corset?ref=shop_home_active_3&dd=1&logging_key=68f8ee28eb334e0a6b8afe63c897c9403d7ed67d%3A4299616760All my corset/stays/bodies making and fitting videos in one playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouEUjgjdZPtsZnKzsJJAA7hSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters00:00 Pro Corset Fitting Tips for a Perfect Edwardian S-Bend!00:31 Anatomy of an S-Bend corset02:41 Step 1: Paper & Math Stage04:39 Step 2: First Mockup10:25 Step 3: Second Mockup14:30: Step 4: Final Fitting Stage
THIS is the Perfect Historical Garment! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-07-26 | Let's discuss why ancient Roman stolas are the perfect historical garment! Their simple construction makes them easy to sew, and their versatility means they can be worn at historical costuming events or styled for modern wear. From roman fashion to summer outfits, stolas are a must-have! Even better, they're cheap and easy to make--a perfect sewing project for the complete beginner!
I made the Frilliest, LACIEST Edwardian Underwear! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-07-17 | Let's make some frilly Edwardian underwear! These combinations are DRIPPING in lace, ruffles, bows, and tucks, making them the perfect undergarment base for any turn-of-the-century look!I'm not sure WHY Edwardians put so much lace on their underwear, but the effect is glorious, and I'm so excited to share this video with you! We'll go step by step through the making of these Edwardian combinations, and bedeck them with as much lace and frills as my budget could manage.With, of course, a few snafus along the way!This is the start of a very exciting late 1890's/Early 1900's project. As always, one must start with the base garment and work their way out. It's more fun, though, when the underwear is this RIDICULOUSLY frilly!You can check out the other videos in this series here (when they go live.)Resources:The pattern: etsy.com/listing/1025501273/edwardian-combinations-digital-pdf?ref=share_v4_lxLinen from: fashionfabricsclub.comVarious laces from: farmhousefabrics.comCotton voile from: fabricwholesaledirect.comSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 I made the frilliest, laciest Edwardian underwear01:56 Prepping the bodice03:56 Prepping the drawers06:25 The problems begin...09:51 Time for FRILLS!16:41 The Reveal
Making the PERFECT Historical Garment: A Roman Stola! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-07-03 | Why are Ancient Roman stolas the most perfect garment in history? Let's find out as I hand sew and embroider this fabulous dress!Stolas are incredibly versatile, and like their predecessor, the Ancient Greek chiton, are fast, simple makes perfect for beginning sewists, whether you're into historical costuming or looking for a cool, comfy modern sundress. They'll take you from SCA event, to fantasy ball, and straight through to the office! Consisting of two basic rectangles, you can knock up a machine-sewn stola in just a couple of hours, or entirely hand-sew it in just a weekend.Unless you're Fantastical Follies, in which case, well...you'll completely over-complicate it, and manage to take a weekend project and turn it into an epic two-month chaos sew.¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Resources:Turquoise cotton voile from www.fabricwholesaledirect.comSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Making the Perfect Historical Garment: A Roman Stola!01:55 Adding a lining03:32 Adding pocketses05:08 Assembling the stola07:28 Problem solving pocket issues08:59 Embroidery12:18 Facing the stola13:00 Sewing the shoulders14:44 The reveal16:34 Modern chemise explanation
I Made a 1660s Peacock Costume with 100 YARDS of Ribbon! 😲 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-06-19 | This is part of my 1660's Peacock project. Here are all the videos in the series:The shirt: youtu.be/Obce-sfA90gThe breeches: youtu.be/mRWvFxChxicThe coat: youtu.be/B7KiIqvxT20Resources:Both books I reference are no longer in print:-The Cut of Men's Clothes by Norah Waugh-The Evolution of Fashion by Margaret Hamilton Hill & Peter A BucknellSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters: 00:00 I made a 1660s suit with 100 yards of ribbon!01:00 The ribboning commences02:05 Cutting out the cloak04:52 Dye prep06:02 Rain saga06:45 Dyeing & assembling the cloak09:40 Still ribboning...12:15 Adding gold trim14:11 Tackling the peacock feathers & finishing touches17:35 Lacy collar time19:15 The reveal
This Weird 1660s Coat Changed Fashion Forever! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-06-05 | Let's make a 1660's open coat! These wacky coats are the awkward transitional garment for masculine-presenting people, wedged between two more famous garments: the doublet, and the justacorps!These coats are a fascinating piece of history, as their change in design singificantly marks changes in masculine fashion that will be in place for entire following century! Featuring an open center front, open sleeves, and a surprise peekaboo back, these coats are rather strange to our eyes--but are absolutely fabulous in their own right!Like many 17th-century styles, the open coat is very underrepresented in the historical costuming community, partly because there aren't any resources out there for us to study--the few that exist are from books that aren't in print or are 40 years out of date.Or both 🙄Between the scarcity of information, the fiddliness of a tailored garment with 27 (yes, 27!) handmade ORNAMENTAL buttons, and the fact that this is a completely shapeless garment made for masculine bodies going on a very curvy feminine body, this make is one of the most difficult I've ever done on this channel--and we haven't even decorated it yet!This is part of my 1660's Peacock project. Here are all the videos in the series:The shirt: youtu.be/Obce-sfA90gThe breeches: youtu.be/mRWvFxChxicThe full Peacock: youtu.be/0ywsozUrpXYResources:Both books I reference are no longer in print:-The Cut of Men's Clothes by Norah Waugh-The Evolution of Fashion by Margaret Hamilton Hill & Peter A BucknellThe extant coat from the V&A can be found here: collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O15593/doublet-unknownMy video on how to scale gridded patterns: youtu.be/7JXbKGVUE_USocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 This Weird 1660's Coat Changed Fashion Forever00:33 Scaling the pattern00:53 Mocking up03:48 The Tippi Hedren Incident04:31 Cutting out and prepping06:00 Assembling09:42 Drafting the sleeves11:23 Making a gazillion buttons13:40 Adding the sleeve16:30 Tabs and finishing touches20:10 The Reveal
Making Petticoat Breeches: The Most Hated Garment in History! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-05-22 | Petticoat breeches, the quintessential masculine garment of the 1660s, are the most loathed garment in fashion history! So let's make some 😉In this video, we'll explore why petticoat breeches are so despised, and attempt to make not only a fancy pair of them, but the drawers and canons that go underneath! These over-the-top trousers are so much fun to wear and I'm so excited to share this process with you! Like most garments of the mid-to-late 17th century, there is very little information available on their construction, and so there is a lot of guessing and educated assumptions involved in the construction of these garments!This is the second video in the 1660's Peacock series, where we are constructing an entire masculine outfit fit for the most fabulous and flamboyant of fops! You can check out the other videos here:The shirt: youtu.be/Obce-sfA90gThe coat: youtu.be/B7KiIqvxT20The full Peacock: youtu.be/0ywsozUrpXYResources:Both books I reference are no longer in print:-The Cut of Men's Clothes by Norah Waugh-The Evolution of Fashion by Margaret Hamilton Hill & Peter A BucknellThe extant petticoat breeches from the V&A can be found here: collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O356780/petticoat-breeches-unknownTeal quilting cotton from fashionfabricsclub.comKelly green and white cotton voile from fabricwholesaledirect.comSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 The Most Hated Garment in History!01:22 Drafting the drawers03:04 Constructing the drawers05:28 Making the canons07:26 Drafting the breeches09:15 Assembling the breeches12:02 Pleating and hemming15:57 The reveal
DIY Historical Dress Hack That Will Save You HUNDREDS! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-05-08 | Let's make a historically-inspired dress for a fraction of the price! This is a simple pattern hack that can save you hundreds of dollars. After all, why pay $220 for a dress from a slow fashion brand when you could make it yourself for significantly less (and only a little bit of time?)I'm so excited to share this video with you! This dress is a floaty, cottagecore, historybounding confection inspired by the chemise gowns of the late 18th century! When I saw its equivalent on Linennaive I fell in love immediately. But I couldn't justify spending $200 on a dress that is just rectangles! Especially since I've already made the historical version, and have a fitted pattern handy!In this video, we'll analyze the Linennaive dress, modify the existing chemise gown pattern from Laughing Moon, and hand-dye some linen gauze to make this most fabulous, bahama-blue dress that is one of my favorite things in my wardrobe!And did I mention it has giant pockets? 🙃Resources:*The inspiration dress:* linennaive.com/collections/2025-spring-new-arrivals/products/maxi-linen-dress-in-pink-ethereal-dress-wedding-dress-fairycore-dress-milkmaid-dress-retro-dress-cottagecore-dress-linennaive*The historical pattern:* laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/133-download-ladies-robe-en-chemise-w-optional-train*The linen gauze I used:* fabrics-store.com/all-fabrics?article=IL030 (make sure you sign up for the emails and wait for the 38% off coupon)*Fiber reactive dye in Bahama Blue:* dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.htmlSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters00:00 DIY Historical Dress Hack That Will Save You HUNDREDS00:36 Sourcing materials and fabric prep01:50 Designing the dress and cutting04:17 Assembling the bodice07:00 Hemming and assembling10:22 Fixing all the issues11:50 The reveal
Making a 1680s Mantua: The Mysterious Gown Nobodys Ever Made! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-04-24 | Would you attempt to recreate a gown that hasn't been made in 350 years? It sounds CRAZY! But after years of lusting after the "Woman Walking in the Country" fashion plate from the 1680's, I finally girded my loins and decided to tackle this mysterious mantua!While we do have several extant mantuas left, they are both from about 10-20 years AFTER this fashion plate was created. And much like other centuries, a lot can change in construction in 20 years. In this video, I will attempt to reverse-engineer this gown using the later-period style, my knowledge of how this gown developed, and some good old-fashioned gumption. One of the reasons people don't recreate from this era is lack of resources and knowledge--so I wanted to show my though process, my logic, and my construction. The fails as well as the wins. And while no, we don't actually know how this gown was cut and pleated (because they were taken apart and changed into other things), we can make some intelligent assumptions.And come out with a result that, while not perfect, is a fairly good representation of the fashion plate!Resources:I used "The Cut of Women's Clothes" by Norah Waugh for construction tips and the original--later--patternThis gown is based on one of the fashion plates from Recueil des modes de la cour de France, which dates between 1670-1693 *CONTENT NOTE: some of these plates reflect the colonialist sentiments of the time and depict both POC in positions of servitude as well as some very appropriative costumes of other cultures. Please use caution when looking through these if you are sensitive to those topics. My inspiration plate is number 51, and does not reflect any of these topics. You can find the collection here:* collections.lacma.org/node/205568Making my green, later period mantua: youtu.be/LkWBOX7uzBEMaking my 1640s-1660's Pizza Bodies: youtu.be/EhFcM5VA5fUSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters: 00:00 Making a 1680's mantua00:47 Cutting out the petticoat02:45 How the heck is this mantua made?04:36 Studying the fashion plate05:07 Drafting the mantua 06:54 Assembling08:48 Pleating11:55 Facing and fit checks14:04 Finishing the petticoat17:18 Sleevils and finishing touches21:30 The reveal
Can I Finish a Corset in One Day? Walkaway Corset Challenge! 😱 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-04-10 | Can I make an entire Edwardian corset in a single day? Let's find out! This is inspired by the Walkaway Dress Challenge from Stephanie Canada, except instead of making a dress in a single afternoon, I'm attempting something much more intricate and complicated: an Edwardian riding corset, also referred to as a waspie. This is an under-bust corset from a free pattern from Ora Lin Patterns. This is (arguably) a crazy thing to attempt, but hey, panic sewing an entire outfit the day before an event is DEFINITELY on brand (and not just for me...🤣)I'm excited to share this process with you! While this is technically a wearable mockup, I wanted a fun stripey corset to wear for a bard costume during a recent venture out to my local Renaissance Faire! It was a lot of work but the results (whether I finished in one day or not...) are great!Resources:The Pattern: ko-fi.com/s/325530224cStriped fabric and cotton canvas from www.fabricwholesaledirect.comCotton sheeting from www.dharmatrading.comBlack cotton twill tape from www.wawak.comSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat: zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Can I finish a corset in one day?00:24 Pattern and Rules01:41 Cutting out03:05 Hurdle #1 cleared04:33 Hurdle #205:38 Eyelets06:38 Assembling08:02 2/3 mark09:25 Hurdle #311:46 Adding fashion fabric14:12 The Morning After15:30 The Reveal
Mending Mayhem: Repairing a Wardrobe using Historical Techniques! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-03-27 | Have you ever put on a shirt after 2 washes to find a hole in it? Do you procrastinate your mending pile, or worse--toss things that need fixing and buy a new one, instead?You're not alone. Join me as I tackle my giant mending pile using historical techniques! We'll check each project off the list as we tackle them one by one in an effort to be more pragmatic and rational. Because there is no reason--NO REASON--you should throw something away because it needs to be mended, or chuck a t-shirt into a mending pile and leave it there for ten years because you can't be bothered to run it through your machine.Don't be like me 🤣🤣🤣🤣Resources:Here are the videos related to the garments I fix in this video!Adjustable Victorian Walking Skirt: youtu.be/VkGN_9H2N78Beatlejuice Cosplay: youtu.be/3F1adn2bW7MThe Lobster Gown: youtu.be/yILxJ31zPRQSandwich Stitch: youtu.be/PsTIXxMAag01640's Pizza Stays: youtu.be/EhFcM5VA5fUAltering Stays: youtu.be/SJnUFXFGrigHistorical Weird Barbie: youtu.be/eI-Y1fsBQLcWitchy Victorian Undergarments: youtu.be/dFpynFoysPASocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Mending mayhem!00:56 Sottana hem fix02:42 1830's Weird Barbie sleeves04:57 Beatlejuice fly insertion07:21 Quick fixes14:06 Altering the Pizza Stays18:07 Polka dot remnant dress
How to Make a 17th Century Shirt | Baroque Menswear Tutorial Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-03-13 | Let's make the basic shirt for a fashionable masculine gentleman of the 1660's! Never before seen on YouTube, this tutorial will walk you step by step through how to make one of these basic garments--from drafting the shirt from YOUR measurements, to the sewing and assembly.And, of course, because it's the 1660's and we're over the top even in our most basic of underthings--decorating it with frills and ribbons and lace!Hey, you wanted to be fashionable, right?These garments were typically made out of pristine white linen and were made to be seen. They feature a high collar, cuffs, and detachable lace ruffs at the elbows and wrists. While you can make this garment as basic or as frilly as you want, this definitely was an era of power dressing where you really wanted to lay it on thick.This is one of the most fun eras of clothing for masculine wear, and I'm SO excited to be dipping my toes into it! This is the beginning of my 17th century Baroque Peacock costume. We'll be building it from the skin out.The rest of the series:The shirt: youtu.be/Obce-sfA90gThe coat: youtu.be/B7KiIqvxT20The full Peacock: youtu.be/0ywsozUrpXYResources:Cotton voile from: fabricwholesaledirect.comSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Making a 166's Shirt00:36 Drafting the shirt02:23 Materials and cutting03:54 Gussets of DOOOOM05:53 Constructing the body10:00 Finishing the neckline & sleeves13:34 Houston, we have problem...15:53 Time for trimming!18:48 The reveal
Making an 1890s Waistcoat to Level Up My Victorian Wardrobe! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-02-27 | What's better than an 1890's outfit? An 1890's outfit with a FABULOUS waistcoat! These gorgeous, tailored pieces are a quintessential part of the 1890's wardrobe, and there's no better way to level up your Victorian wardrobe than by adding one to your repertoire!In this video, I'll go through the steps of making a waistcoat using Black Snail's 1890's Waistcoat pattern. Tailoring is a skill that, like corsets, needs to be physically done to acquire, and I'm certainly still in the thick of the learning curve. But what is a Fantastical Follies video without...a little chaos? 🙃 I'll walk you through some of the more confusing parts, and even if I get a little snarky, it'll all turn out right in the end.I hope you enjoy this process! I made this Victorian waistcoat to attend a Victorian weekend, and it totally made the outfit. This whole look has taken me a good year to get to on and off, and now that it's complete, I feel so satisfied and happy with the results!Also...it's purple. 💜Resources:Purple silk from: silkbaron.comPattern from: blacksnailpatterns.comHow I made the purple walking skirt: youtu.be/i1jHfoEo0aIHow I made the shirtwaist with convertible sleeves: youtu.be/tbJa1PYY2fMSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.comChapters: 00:00 Making an 1890's Waistcoat00:30 Magic mockup04:36 Initial assembly06:31 The snarktastic welt incident09:36 Interfacing and arranging the guts14:08 The collar saga16:18 Assembling the sides FINALLY19:58 Finishing touches23:15 The Reveal
Making an 1890s ADJUSTABLE Walking Skirt for ~Ultimate Versatility~ Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-02-13 | Let's take a standard 1890's walking skirt and make it adjustable! Everyone says that the 1890's are perfect for historybounding. But there is a HUGE design flaw that could seriously prevent you from living your best historybounding life: your waist fully corseted =/= your waist uncorseted.This is my savvy solution: cutting apart an existing, tried-and-true 1890's walking skirt pattern (Scroop's Fantail Skirt) and adding some panels...and a secret stretchy weapon to make this walking skirt fabulous and versatile. It maintains the smooth, body-hugging look in the front to give you that quintessential 1890's silhouette. The best part of this technique? It lets you add giant pockets!This is a very easy skirt hack that can be applied to virtually any skirt pattern you already own--walking skirts and whatever else you might like to apply it to!Resources:The pattern I used: scrooppatterns.comBlack handkerchief linen from burnleyandtrowbridge.com (no longer available)If you want more detail into how this pattern is constructed, here is my video on the periwinkle non-adjustable version (but you can be durn sure I'm altering this baby ASAP!) : youtu.be/i1jHfoEo0aIIf you're interested in my striped shirtwaist, I made a cream version with convertible sleeves in this video: youtu.be/tbJa1PYY2fMSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.comChapters:00:00 Making an 1890's Adjustable Walking Skirt!00:58 Designing the plackets02:08 Attaching pockets to plackets06:15 Adding elastic for adjustability10:28 Finishing touches13:26 The reveal
How to Alter Stays & Corsets that Dont Fit! (Beginner Friendly!) Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-01-30 | You went through all that effort to make a pair of stays or a corset--and they still don't fit! What now? In this video, I will show you in detail some ways to alter your existing stays if the fit isn't what you want. It can be exceptionally simple to do--and depending on how much grace your past self gave you, can be a fast and easy way to upgrade something that would otherwise gather dust in your mending pile.I'll show you how to take apart your stays (or corsets, this method works for those, too!) and modify the fit. I'll also give you step-by-step instructions on how to add a panel in case you need to add a LOT of space to your stays.Start to finish, this only took me about four days to complete--while working on other (much larger) projects in the process! So don't be intimidated--with this video and a little patience, you can achieve the comfort and look you want in your stays. Because you deserve it!Resources: The stays pattern: etsy.com/listing/1220793192/autumn-stays-sewing-pattern-pack?click_key=8290deb6dd76f106cae825c8528d45a3051bb539%3A1220793192&click_sum=2849d132&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1&sts=1 (Sorry it's so long!)How to redraw boning channels: youtu.be/OsuOf6mRCUkChapters: 00:00 How to Alter Stays for a Perfect Fit!01:27 Step 1: Analyzing what you've got04:06 Initial alterations05:32 Adding an extra panel11:29 Fixing the strap length14:26 Final tips16:01 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Drafting a GORGEOUS 18th Century Cloak for Peak Winter Vibes! ❄ Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-01-16 | It's COLD outside, so let's brighten things up with a fast, easy 18th century cloak! These cloaks were ubiquitous in the 18th and 19th centuries, and are a great way to give your historical makes a warm, fashionable upgrade without spending a lot of time, effort, or money.In this video, I will walk you step-by-step through how to make this gorgeous 18th century cloak. First, we'll draft the pattern--and it's a very easy, beginner-friendly thing to draft--and then make the cloak, which took only a couple of days to complete! This is truly a fast and fabulous make.I love this cloak, and have gotten a lot of wear out of it since I made it last fall! It's become a staple in my historical wardrobe, and was a really awesome instant-gratification project to work on while I was buried in lobsters. Everyone needs a little red cloak in their arsenal to brighten up those drab winter days 🙃☃️Chapters:00:00 Drafting a gorgeous 18th century red cloak!00:51 Drafting the pattern02:34 Drafting the hood03:25 Materials05:31 Assembling the cloak07:55 Fan-pleating the hood09:48 Attaching the hood12:37 The Reveal13:55 Oo-de-lally!Socials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
How to Make a Ruffly Renaissance Camicia! (Beginner Friendly!) Fantastical Follies Costuming 2025-01-02 | Let's make a camicia--the super voluminous, super ruffly garment worn during the Italian Renaissance! The camicia, or shirt, is the base garment worn by all genders, and the best place to start when sewing your new Italian Renaissance look! The best part? It's a simple garment made of squares and rectangles, which requires no pattern! Look extra without extra work!In this video, I'll walk you step-by-step through how to make a basic camicia with self ruffles. And, in typical Fantastical Follies fashion, make ALL the mistakest 😂😳 It's a bumpy, chaotic ride, but the finished product is fantastic, and hey--at least I made the mistakes, so now you don't have to!Resources:3.7 oz handkerchief linen (in optic white) from: fabrics-store.com/linen-fabricTournameny of Defense: tournamentofdefense.comChapters: 00:00 How to Make a Renaissance Camicia!0:48 Materials03:52 Sleeves04:36 Adding gussets06:56 Camicia quirks10:03 Tackling the neckline11:03 The Fail13:20 Cutting guide14:56 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
I Spent 1,000 HOURS Recreating This Lobster Bustle Gown! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-12-12 | Would you regret spending 1,000 hours recreating this fabulous lobster gown from an 1883 fashion plate? Follow along the 8-month journey as we build this sucker from the ground up! I'm SO excited to finally share this make with you! From the hand-dyed fabric to the 26 (!) papier-mâché lobsters dangling from various parts of the gown, this thing took an immense amount of labor. The bodice is decorated in various puffs and lobsters and crowned with a felted lobster "little guy." The apron, or overskirt, is block printed with a hand-carved stamp and then hand painted with funny little lobster guys before getting trimmed and bustled. And the underskirt is covered in pleated voile "grass" before--yep, you guessed it!--getting covered in MOR LOBSTAS.Even better? My friend made the accompanying Seagull gown, and we got to wear it to a Victorian event in December! Is this the most epic bustle gown ever made? Maybe. It's certainly the most crustaceous.Watch the whole Saga of the Lobster Gown in this playlist! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ovmCbG6dyCbFqah4CdF9Hv9Resources:Bodice Pattern: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/viktorianische-damen-balltaillen-von-1880-bis-1900-schnittmuster-0320-grosse-eu-34-56-pdf-downloadCotton twill, cotton sateen, and Robin's Egg fiber reactive dye: dharmatrading.comTeal cotton voile: fabricwholesaledirect.comLobster mold: AmazonLobsters: My recycle bin :DChapters00:00 I spent 1000 hours recreating this lobster gown00:53 Forming the trash lobsters03:23 Painting the trash lobsters05:23 Assembling the foundation skirt08:25 Lobster sewing10:31 Painting the apron13:30 Block printing lobsters EVERYWHERE16:26 Finishing the assembly18:41 Final touches!!!!19:18 The reveal20:44 Behind the scenes tea spillin'Socials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#victorianfashion #1880 #fancydress #lobster
How to Fit a Victorian Bodice the Easy Way! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-11-29 | Learn how to achieve a perfectly fit Victorian bodice--the easy way! In this video, I'll reveal the secrets to getting that pesky Victorian bodice to fit. We'll break down the steps to fitting a late-Victorian bodice, from the pattern to the final make. I've found that Victorian bodices are some of the more difficult historical garments to fit--and have made several unsuccessfully in the past. It wasn't until someone mentioned that these bodices are difficult to fit because they're basically the same shape as your corset with ease that it really clicked! So in this video, we'll use my tried-and-true corset fitting stages to tackle the bodice above!I'm so excited--after three different failed patterns--to have a Victorian bodice block that fits! Hopefully this will help you in your fitting endeavors ;)This is part of the epic Saga of the Lobster Gown, based on an 1883 fashion plate of crustacious proportions. Check out the whole playlist here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ovmCbG6dyCbFqah4CdF9Hv9Ready to tackle an FBA or SBA? Here's Dixie's excellent video: youtu.be/pMFjKa-oiEQ?si=bS04sGu2MO7h-TqkResources:The pattern I used: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/viktorianische-damen-balltaillen-von-1880-bis-1900-schnittmuster-0320-grosse-eu-34-56-pdf-downloadChapters:00:00 How to Fit a Victorian Bodice00:30 Pattern & Math Stage06:41 First Mockup10:05 Second Mockup13:30 Final FittingSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#fitting #victorianfashion #1880
Felting an ADORABLE Little Guy à la Rachel Maksy! 🦞 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-11-16 | Let's make a "Little Guy" inspired by Rachel Maksy, our Patron Saint of Curs'd Crafts! I never thought I'd ever attempt to needle felt, but something about Rachel has inspired me to achieve my inner grandma and needle felt the most adorable little lobster that has ever walked on this earth!Seriously. Why are needle-felted critters so ding dang cute?In this video, I'll walk you step by step through my (slightly chaotic) process of first needle felting this lil' guy and then turning him into a hat. Because why make an adorable little guy just to sit on your mantle, when you could make him portable, so he can go with you wherever you do? 🙃This is part of my Victorian "Lobster Gown" project, based on an 1883 fashion plate. If you're interested in the whole journey, you can check out all the related videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ovmCbG6dyCbFqah4CdF9Hv9Resources:Wool of the Andes roving from: knitpicks.comTiny Mushroom needle felting kit: benziedesign.com/collections/sewingFelting needles: amazon.com/dp/B0D31P75N9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_titleChapters: 00:00 Felting an ADORABLE Little Guy à la Rachel Maksy! 00:45 The design01:22 Constructing the Little Guy05:13 Adding the claws & antennae11:34 Making the lil guy into a hat13:42 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Beetlejuice + The Beatles = THIS Punny Costume! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-10-31 | What happens when you mash Beetlejuice with The Beatles? BEATLE-juice! Let's make the Ghostest with the Most Hits, babes!Stay tuned for the reveal and some SERIOUSLY bad Beatles puns 😆🤐I'm so excited to share the making of this Beatlejuice costume with you! It's taken five months and lots of labor, and she's not perfect, but I'm so excited! This pun costume came to me as an idea in 2019 when I was Taco Belle for Halloween, and it's taken me this long to build my skills enough to finally tackle it--just in time for the Beetlejuice movie to come into theatres!In this video, I will show you how to make the spoopy trousers, the Beatles-inspired tricorn hat, the drum inspired by the Sgt. Pepper album cover, and add some ghoulishly fun details to my 1980's-inspired blazer, all to complete a look that is PERFECT for every party in the afterlife *chef's kiss*Resources:Black and white striped cotton poplin: fabricwholesaledirect.comApple green silk habotai and cotton sheeting (interlining): dharmatrading.comBlack wool hat and rickrack trim from AmazonEverything else from stashThe entire Beatlejuice series, in one handy playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_os7X95Smf3_n5a1lSR_c7YYChapters:00:00 Making a BEATLE-Juice Costume00:29 The design01:20 The spoopy trousers06:59 Beatlejuice Drum11:10 Tricorn Hat12:51 Blazer lining15:23 How to make epaulettes17:54 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making a 1980s Blazer with (gasp) SHOULDER PADS?? 😱 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-10-17 | Let's make an 80's Beetlejuice blazer that would send chills through the majority of the population! Shoulder pads are one of the most loathed fashion trends of the 1980's--but are they truly fashion disasters, or are they actually...sort of fabulous?I mean...power sleeves. Amiright?Follow along as I make this fabulous striped Beetlejuice blazer for my big Beatlejuice Halloween costume! My teenage self SWORE she'd never be caught dead wearing shoulder pads, but the truth is I think it's actually kind of a nice silhouette--when done properly. This was not an easy thing to make, and I'm excited to share the process with you--1980's inspired montage and all! But the real question is...Would YOU wear a blazer with shoulder pads??Resources:Black and white striped cotton poplin: fabricwholesaledirect.comApple green silk habotai and cotton sheeting (interlining): dharmatrading.comHair canvas and button blanks: wawak.comTrue vintage pattern is McCall's 2194 (bought on Etsy.)This blazer is part of my Beatlejuice Halloween costume, and you can view the entire playlist for that series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_os7X95Smf3_n5a1lSR_c7YYChapters00:00 Is this 80's Blazer a Fashion Disaster?01:12 Mockup Montage03:43 Cutting and assembly05:35 Welt pockets08:00 Back vent, collar and facing10:28 Adding the sleeves & shoulder pads13:13 Lining the blazer15:00 Lining the "sleevil" pads16:47 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making FABULOUS Witchy 18th Century Stays for Spooky Season! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-10-03 | What's better than a pair of witchy 18th century stays? Two pairs in one! In this video, I will walk you through the process of making the MOST fabulous pair of 18th century Cassandra stays--and they're reversible!Making a pair of 18th century stays reversible is not without its challenges--particularly on the "lining" side, there are a lot of elements to consider when laying in the lining in order to get the fabric to lay nicely on the body. And of course, adding stripes makes it even more difficult! But even if these stays aren't ~perfectly~ pattern matched, they still turned out incredible--and they're extremely breathable, AND comfortable! And because they're reversible stays, they will get twice the use--which makes them twice as good!The purple side of the stays are hand-dyed and will make all my witchy 18th century dreams come true. The striped side of the stays serves a greater purpose: as part of my big Halloween costume, Beatlejuice!Let's bring Spooky Season in with Style!Resources:Pattern: scrooppatterns.comStriped poplin: fabricwholesaledirect.comDye: dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.htmlWool stuff & herringbone linen from stash (past Burnley & Trowbridge fabrics)These stays are part of my Beatlejuice Halloween costume, and you can view the entire playlist for that series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_os7X95Smf3_n5a1lSR_c7YYChapters00:00 Making FABULOUS Witchy Reversible Stays!1:00 Part 1: The Prep07:45 Part 2: Assembly10:29 Part 3: Adjustments16:49 Part 4: Final Assembly20:43 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Fitting 18th Century Stays Like a PRO! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-09-19 | Learn to fit stays like a seasoned pro! Using this four-stage fitting method, you can tackle any pair of 18th century stays--a pair that's gorgeous AND comfortable, because we all know how important comfort is when wearing a pair of stays!In this video, I will walk you through the four-step mockup process as I fit a pair of Cassandra stays from Scroop Patterns. These stays are good for the years 1760-1780 and will give you what I think of as the "Mid-18th century" silhouette--with a long, conical torso perfect for your next robe à la française!First, we'll chat about what we're looking for in this particular silhouette, and then I will walk you through the mockup process, where there is plenty of adjusting, problem solving, and pirate shenanigans. Arrrrrgh!These stays are part of my Beatlejuice Halloween costume, and you can view the entire playlist for that series here (once it's all aired): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_os7X95Smf3_n5a1lSR_c7YYMore corsetry and staymaking can be found in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouEUjgjdZPtsZnKzsJJAA7hChapters:00:00 How to Fit 18th Century Stays00:24 How are stays supposed to fit?01:22 Paper & Math Stage03:36 First Mockup08:00 Second Mockup12:22 Final Fitting StageSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Ranking Corsetry Tools/Supplies for Beginners! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-09-05 | Let's rank all those corsetry supplies in a tier list so you know which ones to buy--and which ones not to waste your money on! It can be daunting, especially as a beginner, to figure out what things you need to buy for your corsetry needs and which tools are not going to be helpful. Using the right supplies and tools for your corsetry CAN make or break them--but not all tools are created equal.And some tools might be great, but maybe not on your first few makes.In this video, I'll rank corsetry tools and supplies based on their usefulness, with the beginner in mind. Let's save some moolah and look fabulous doing it!Where do your favorite tools rank on my list?My left-handed dressmaking shears: amazon.com/dp/B07TMDRVQW/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_J2070WSC761C91RQ3GM7_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Chapters:00:00 Ranking Corsetry Tools for Beginners00:30 Tiers01:52 Synthetic whalebone02:53 Frixion Pens03:33 Serger05:04 Tailors’ curve05:50 Steel boning07:48 Seam allowance curves08:37 Double tracing wheel09:20 Clear ruler09:57 Grommets11:36 Metal eyelets/setter12:45 Grommet banger thing13:48 Zip ties14:19 Lacing guide15:34 Fancy fashion fabric16:15 Rigiline boning16:52 Fitting buddy20:47 Awl21:16 Grommet cutter21:59 Coutil22:56 Dremel and sanding bit24:03 Plasti-dip24:48 Pre-cased boning25:29 Grommet Press26:54 Good scissors27:23 Dedicated steel boning cuttersSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making a Weird Barbie Cosplay with a Victorian Twist! ✨ Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-08-22 | Weird Barbie gets a FAB Victorian makeover in this video! Using an 1830's pattern for the historybounding dress, and an 1890's pattern for the gaiters! This is a historybounding cosplay of Weird Barbie from the Barbie movie, with removable decorations so I can wear this dress in normal everyday wear as well as for cosplayHere at Fantastical Follies, we love a historical cosplay, and Weird Barbie is no different. I knew instantly the first time I watched this movie that I wanted to make a cosplay for her--and those giant puffy sleeves are SCREAMING 1830's! This is a quick make, though not without its problems, and this video will take you along the journey, snafus and all!Resources:1830's Gown Pattern: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/biedermeier-abendkleid-um-1830-schnittmuster-0317-grosse-eu-34-56-us-8-30-pdf-downloadMood Bridgerton Pattern: moodfabrics.com/blog/the-bridgerton-dress-free-sewing-patternFabric: fashionfabricsclub.comChapters:00:00 Weird Barbie with a Victorian Twist!00:59 Franken-patterning01:51 Mocking up03:21 Assembling the dress07:02 Zippers stink09:55 The fun stuff14:35 Snakeskin Gaiters18:34 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#weirdbarbie #barbie #barbiecosplay
Fitting Trousers 101: Practical Technique for the Terrified! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-08-11 | If you're scared of fitting trousers, this video is for you! Let's take a practical, step-by-step approach to fitting the most terrifying article of clothing in our wardrobe. Fitting trousers is like fitting corsets, stays and bodies--it is a skill you have to learn, is different for everyone because everyone's body is different, and you have to learn it by physically doing it.I'm so excited to share this fitting process with you as I fit this pair of trousers and then make a wearable mockup in anticipation of my Beatlejuice cosplay! I'm using the Laughing Moon pattern number 141, which is a 1940's trouser with a classic fit that is appropriate for modern as well as vintage styles. This is a great pattern chock full of information, including different closure options and markups for turning this into a shorts pattern. In addition, it has a lot of fitting advice, and is quite reasonably priced, so if you're a beginner and want to try a good pattern to learn how to fit trousers, this is a great place to start.Don't let fear get in the way of making a pair of FABULOUS pants! This is a beginner-friendly guide that goes through the fitting process one step at a time!Resources:Pattern: laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/141-download-ladies-classic-fit-trousers-w-medium-wide-legsRayon/linen blend fabric: www.dharmatrading.com Trouser fitting guide: blog.closetcorepatterns.com/pants-fitting-adjustments-best-tips-for-pants-fittingChapters: 00:00 Fitting Trousers 10101:01 Determining size03:48 Balance lines and important notes06:02 First try on07:36 Second try on09:08 Fixin' the 'ole CT10:20 Full thigh adjustment11:59 Magic Pants Dance14:03 Fixing a gaping waistband16:33 Modifying the pattern17:33 Wearable mockup time!Socials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Can I Fix This Dye DISASTER? 😱 ft. Questionable Life Decisions Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-07-25 | I ruined my chiton! TRAGEDY! Can it be fixed? In this video, I will quite inexpertly try to remove the ugly green blotch from my lovely Rings of Power-inspired ionic chiton. First, by removing the dye completely in a roundabout way, and then re-dyeing it with the colors I have on hand. Will I manage to fix this dye disaster? Or will this linen chiton disintegrate in my tear-stained hands?This just goes to show that even the savviest of dyers can make mistakes. After leaning up against a freshly-bleached kitchen counter, there was a huge white spot left on my chiton. My stupid solution? Try and re-dye just the bleached portion, despite the fact that I mixed two different dye colors together for the first round, and made no attempt to notate the ratio! I ended up making it way too dark--and have been so embarrassed to wear it out, since!🤦♀️Resources:Linen gauze: fabrics-store.com/all-fabrics?article=IL030Forest Green Fiber Reactive Dye: dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.htmlDharma Trading Dye Calculator: dharmatrading.com/cgi-bin/procion_yields.cgiChapters:00:00 Can I fix this dye disaster?02:05 Removing the dye06:43 Re-dyeing10:46 How to dye test swatches13:30 Final touches16:21 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
How to Scale Up Gridded Patterns For Beginners (Easy, Custom Fit!) Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-07-11 | Scaling a gridded pattern from books like Patterns of Fashion doesn't have to be intimidating. It doesn't have to require special drawing skills, expensive equipment, or a lot of time investment. This is a back to basics, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY method to scaling up all those gorgeous patterns in books like Patterns of Fashion, The Cut of Women's Clothes, and the V&A 17th Century books!In this video, I'll walk you step by step through how to take a gridded pattern, scale it up, and customize it to fit your precise waist measurement digitally. This method only takes a couple of minutes and results in a beautiful, life-size pattern you can print from home.Don't let fear and intimidation get in the way of tackling one of these garments! I know first hand what that feels like--but I promise you that with this method, scaling gridded patterns will no longer be overwhelming! Even better--this process can be done by someone completely new to scaling patterns !Chapters00:00 How to Scale a Book Pattern the Easy Way!00:38 Materials01:18 Digitizing the pattern04:42 Adjusting the scan07: 15 Scaling to actual size10:46 Customizing the pattern14:54 Tips & TricksSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#patternmaking #historicalcostuming
5 MYTHS About 17th Century Costuming! 👀 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-06-27 | Do you want to costume in the 17th century, but are too intimidated to try it? More than likely, a lot of the things you've heard about this era are myths! Let's debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the "Black Hole of Historical Costuming," a.k.a. the 17th Century! There are so many myths out there about this era--most of which are perpetuated by the uninitiated! From the rumors about restrictive movement to the lack of events, I'll go through all of the ones that people have talked about to me over the years. The truth is that while the 17th century is one of the most obscure centuries for historical costuming, most of the people who want to costume but don't are just afraid. This video aims to help you get over that fear, because this is not a competition, and perfection is not an achievable goal 🧡Chapters :00:00 Myths about the 17th Century01:21: Myth 104:01 Myth 208:02 Myth 309:51 Myth 415:18 Myth 517:01 The Honest TruthSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#17thcentury #17thcenturycostuming
Making a Modern Corset Cover to Prevent Historybounding Mishaps! 😳 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-06-13 | How to make a fast, easy, pattern-free corset cover with modern-inspired styling! This is a great instant gratification project, one that can be made in just a few hours, even completely hand-sewn! I designed this corset cover to be worn under all of my historybounding outfits, with an adjustible neckline and removable straps, so that it can fit under all sorts of necklines.I love historical corset covers, but they are built for the higher necklines of Victorian and Edwardian clothing. This little gal is made to work with pretty much any kind of neckline, so it can be worn as an actual corset cover, or worn under historybounding clothing to protect the wearer's modesty or to hide modern undergarments. This corset cover is very easy to make, with a simple rectangular design inspired by a Roman stola. Already, in the short time since this has been finished, it's become my historybounding wardrobe staple!Chapters:00:00 Making a Modern Corset Cover for Historybounding Mishaps01:06 Measuring and drafting02:36 Figuring out the neckline03:36 Assembling5:43 Drawstring channels8:15 Decorations10:19 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Tiny Space, HUGE Chaos: Sewing Studio Tour & Problem-Solving! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-05-30 | You're not the only one with a tiny, cluttered workspace! Let's go behind the scenes and see all the clutter, mess, an CHAOS that I usually keep hidden from the cameras in this sewing studio tour! Why? Because you asked me to! (Be careful what you wish for...hah!)I can't say I'm EXCITED to show you this--honestly, I'm a little embarrassed--but it's time to draw the curtain in hopes that we, as a community, can come together to problem solve some accesible solutions to craft clutter! Because the truth is, we all have similar problems: not enough space, chaos fingers, and too many crafts to manage the organization! Chapters:00:00 Tiny Space, HUGE Chaos!00:59 Community problem solving02:18 The Sewing area10:00 The Pit of Despair14:58 The living roomSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making a Bridgerton Outfit for my Regency Gown! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-05-16 | Here's how to give your tired Regency wardrobe a Bridgerton level-up! With just a couple of quick, easy projects, you can transform your existing Regency gown into one fit for the ton!First, we'll make a spectactular embroidered open robe using our existing Regency gown pattern, with a gorgeous pleated back and some lovely gold trim. These types of open robes were worn frequently in the Regency period to change up the looks of gowns. I've been wanting a Bridgerton style open robe to compliment my coral Regency gown now for two years, and I'm so excited to show you how simple and fast they are to make! Next, we'll make a gorgeous sleeveless spencer out of some ribbed silk taffeta. While the open robe is more historical fantasy in its fabric choice, this sleeveless spencer is historically adequate and completely hand sewn! This particular style was popular right at the turn of the century, from about 1798-1800, and while that's a little early for the Bridgerton time period (which starts I believe in 1812), it's still totally a thing we see in Bridgerton's costumes, so it's all good! Not only is this spencer super fast to make (only a couple of days of hand sewing!), it's incredibly cute and can be worn with modern clothing when you want to historybound in full Bridgerton style! (Bridgertonbound?? Bridgerbound? Hm...)Chapters:00:00 A Bridgerton Upgrade for my Regency Gown!00:31 Part 1: The Open Robe04:00 The problem with French seams05:25 Assembling the open robe08:24 Finishing the open robe10:14 Part 2: The Sleeveless Spencer12:44 Attaching the collar and peplum15:13 Facing & lining the spencer16:53 Trimming problems19:46: The revealResources:The Gown/Open Robe pattern: laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/126-download-ladies-round-or-trained-gown-with-high-stomacher-frontThe Sleevelss Spencer pattern: figleafpatterns.com/217-sleeveless-spencer-c1799-1800.htmlEmbroidered Tulle: tutu.comRibbed Taffeta: renaissancefabrics.netEverything else from stashSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#bridgerton #bridgertonseason3 #regency
Stream Test and Spring Plans! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-05-05 | Let's test out this streaming thing and talk about spring channel plans!In this stream, we'll chat about finishing the Unicorn, the Bridgerton upgrade, and some of the upcoming projects that will be uploaded onto this channel! This was just a short test stream to work out any kinks.00:00 Stream Test and Spring Plans12:13 Actual stream start18:16 Jacki has technical difficulties20:00 Return to streamSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfollies
Making a Convertible 1890s Shirtwaist for All Kinds of Weather! 🥵🥶 Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-05-02 | Let’s make a versatile 1890s shirtwaist with convertible sleeves! The weather is unpredictable, and if we want our historical clothing to do double duty as items to wear to historical events AND be wearable as a historybounding staple the rest of the year, then it’s important that our clothes adapt to the weather—instead of the other way around! In this video, I will walk you through how to make a historically adequate late-Victorian shirtwaist from the 1890’s using Laughing Moon’s 1890’s Shirtwaist pattern, number 103.With one tiny change: instead of permanently attaching the long sleeves, we’re going to make them convertible, so they can come on and off depending on the weather to make a much more useful, versatile piece of clothing for our everyday wardrobe! Even better, this is a quick weekend project. Because who doesn’t love instant gratification? Resources:Cream cotton poplin: moodfabrics.comLaughing Moon Pattern 103: laughingmoonmercantile.com/product-page/103-download-victorian-1890s-bodice Chapters:00:00 Making a Versatile 1890’s Shirtwaist Because the Weather Stinks02:37 Bodice Assembly05:33 Adding the collar and boning09:01 Converting the sleeves14:56 The RevealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making a Baroque Dark Unicorn Costume with 1,100 Gems Because ✨Sparkles✨ Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-04-18 | Let's make an epic Baroque dark unicorn costume! After 2 months of work and 1,100 rhinestones, this thing is ready to sparkle and frolic in a fantasy forest!Based on an extant 1660's gown from the Fashion Museum in Bath, this labor of love (emphasis on the labor) is a gorgeous gown from the mid 17th century that is me-made and almost entirely hand-stitched! (Except for the boning channels. I'm a masochist, but I'm not crazy.)In this video, I'll walk you through all the steps to transform the 17th century petticoat and bodies we made last video into a sparkly, embroidered, embellished Baroque dark unicorn! We'll make a homemade unicorn horn, a flower tiara, learn how to make a mythical silk-painted-by-hand overskirt and bedazzle literally more than a thousand gems onto some golden lace to add just a little extra *pizazz.*If you'd like to help support this channel, you can check out my Ko-fi page ☕🧡 : ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesMissed us building the gown? That video and the rest in the series can be found in the 1660's Baroque Dark Unicorn playlist found right here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouq6B2BWHy3lvZZD9tzotYpResources:Inspiration Jewelry (There's only 1 left!) from Dames a la Mode: damesalamode.com/collections/reproduction-georgian-collet-necklaces/products/pastel-rainbow-aurora-crystal-necklace-large-octagon-black-friday-specialLutestring Silk from Burnley & Trowbridge: burnleyandtrowbridge.com/burnleyandtrowbridge.comRhinestones, glass pearls, & gold lace from AmazonDMZ Diamont gold floss from box craft storeSculpey clay from a box storeRest of materials from stashChapters:00:00 Becoming the Baroque Dark Unicorn of my Dreams02:02 Embroidering the CF04:47 Bedazzling EVERYTHING06:35 PSA09:24 Constructing the overskirt12:53 Sleevils15:45 Horn and Crown19:44 Painting the overskirt24:22 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
How to Sew a 1660s Gown! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-04-04 | Let's uncover the mysteries of making a 1660's gown! The 17th century is the most under-represented, and imo, under-appreciated era of historical costuming. But it doesn't have to be that way--and this video is a step-by-step guide into how to make the incredibly gorgeous gowns of the mid 17th century!Even though there aren't any reputable patterns that are available for the 1660's, we do have several extant garments that have been made available to us for patterning! In this video, I'll take the 1660's Smooth-Covered Stays in Watered Silk Camlet from Patterns of Fashion 5 and show you how to make it, from the petticoat (which is one of the only remaining extant petticoats left from this era!) to the bodies, or bodice, of the gown itself.17th century bodies were boned structured garments, the big sister to 18th century stays and 19th century corsets. The difference? In the 1660's, the bodies were the actual top of the gown! Like stays and corsets, fitting bodies is a task unto itself. If you'd like to see an in-detail video on how I fit these bodies, you can watch the video here: youtu.be/sniUWomye18Tutorial on the Sandwich Stitch: youtu.be/PsTIXxMAag0If you'd like to watch any of the other videos in my 1660's Dark Unicorn series, the entire playlist is right here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouq6B2BWHy3lvZZD9tzotYpResources: Patterns of Fashion 5: shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product-category/books/?v=79cba1185463Lutestrink silk from Burnley & Trowbridge: burnleyandtrowbridge.comCotton coutil from Richard the Thread: richardthethread.com"Moody Blue" cotton sateen: Originally from a fabric company I do not recommend purchasing from, dyed using discontinued fiber reactive dye from Dharma Trading.Chapters:00:00 How to make a 1660's gown01:04 Yardage guide02:42 Constructing the petticoat08:29 Constructing the bodies/stays09:52 Adding the boning channels12:03 Assembling pt 114:44 Making homemade buckram16:45 Assembling pt 218:26 Time for fashion fabric!23:46 Binding the tabsSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
How to Fit 1660s Bodies/Stays: 17th Century Corsetry Tips! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-03-21 | Fiting corsets, stays and bodies is the hardest part of the process--and even more difficult when you're trying to fit a bodice from the most under-represented, under-appreciated, "Black Hole" of historical costuming- the 17th century!But fear not, my friends, in this video, I'll walk you step by step through the process of fitting a 1660's bodice, from talking about what we're actually looking for in an ideal fit, to showing how to apply our knowledge on something round and squishy (aka, muh body.) When all is said and done, fitting 1660's bodies is no different from fitting stays, or from fitting corsets--it's just that the silhouette is different!This is the second and most detailed part of my mockup process for my 1660's gown. My wearable mockup video, and the first portion of the process, can be found here: youtu.be/fllsUsT-cikThe whole Dark Unicorn costume can be found in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_ouq6B2BWHy3lvZZD9tzotYpMore 17th century makes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_os9LJwNssg8DskuPwQAkMWwResources: Patterns of Fashion 5: shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product-category/books/?v=79cba1185463Seventeenth Century Women's Dress Patterns Book 2: amazon.com/Seventeenth-Century-Womens-Dress-Patterns-Book/dp/1851776850Chapters: 00:00 How to fit 1660's Bodies/Stays01:15 The fit of 17th Century bodies03:47 Mocking up04:33 Second Mockup Stage06:43 Fit issues09:15 Fixing the problems14:46 Final tweaksSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making a Selkie-Inspired Gown for $4! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-03-07 | Let's make a Selkie-inspired dress on a budget! While I love these dresses so much, the truth is that Selkie, like a lot of other slow fashion brands, are more of a fantasy than a reality for most of us regular folks. But we can still achieve that choice Cottagecore vibe in our everyday wardrobe using some equally environmentally-conscious, budget-saving techniques: our creativity, and our stash.I don't know about you, but I've got a ton of fabric that I purchased on a whim because I loved it, and then never used it because I couldn't figure out what to do with it! In this video, I will take inspiration from Selkie and make my own puffy-sleeved floofy Cottagecore dream dress using fabric that I purchased literally 15 years ago and never quite knew what to do with! This gown is inspired by an extant garment from the 1660's, because those sleeves are REALLY giving mid-17th century, y'all! Selkie can call them "Marie" gowns all they want, but those sleeves are way more Madame de Montespan than Madame de Pompadour. Resources:Lacing ruler from Amped Atelier: https://amped-atelier.square.sitePatterns of Fashion 5: shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product-category/books/?v=79cba1185463Chapters:00:00 Making a Selkie Gown for $400:57 Anatomy of a Selkie Gown01:51 Making the skirt05:32 Making the bodice08:35 Cutting out the 15-year-old fabric09:52 Assembling15:47 The zipper16:50 Sleeves and trim20:30 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#selkie #cottagecore #cottagecoredresses
Bernadette Banner Told Me to Make Ruffs Trendy, So I Did! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-02-22 | Bernadette Banner is anxiously awaiting the unironic return of the fashionable ruff. Challenge accepted! After all, fashion is cyclical, and in my opinion, ruffs are TOTALLY due to swing back into the modern trends. Seriously, y'all. They're cute AF. You just don't know it, yet ;)I've been talking about wanting a ruff for ages, and almost everyone I've had the conversation with says the same--they want one! In this video, I talk about my plan to adapt ruffs to the modern eye, then show you how I make a few before gallivanting around in various ruff-clad outfits.Instead of the masses asking me if I was in a play, the public's reaction was overwhelmingly positive. But one woman does not make a trend, and that's where you come in! I've reached into the unopened box of cookies and grabbed the first snickerdoodle--now it's on you to help devour the whole box! Let's see how many folks we can get to join in the fun--and help make @bernadettebanner 's vision a reality!Resources: The free guide to making ruffs: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/ruffmake.htmlThe video that inspired it all: youtu.be/PTXWGAP7Tt0?si=MSyaq2HDEZqAUfd-Chapters:00:00 Bernadette Banner Told Me To Make Ruffs Trendy02:46 Making the ruffs09:00 Starting the trend12:39 The resultsSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSupport this channel by buying me a coffee: ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#bringingruffyback #ruffs #bardcore #elizabethanfashion #trending
How to Make an 1890s Coat (Using Temperamental Stretch Velveteen!) Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-02-08 | Let's make the 1890's Victorian coat of my dreams--using one of the most difficult fabrics to work with ever! I mean, tailoring a coat wasn't difficult enough--why not use stretch velveteen to do it? 🤦♀️Why would I put myself through that? Because y'all. It's SO GORGEOUS.In this video, I'll take you step by step through how I made this incredible coat from Black Snail Patterns number 0520, the 1890's Skirted Jacket (View A, of course, with the puffiest sleeves EVER!) I'll give you a run down on how to pad stitch, how to work with a fabric that has nap, and give you a detailed explanation on how to do military roll pleats, those bizarre, mind-blowing pleats that give the leg o' mutton sleeve its fantastic puff.Working with velveteen is a challenge--especially this particular fabric, which has stretch--but despite the extra work, I am SO excited to share this final jacket with you! It's so incredibly gorgeous--and I can't wait to wear it!In eleven months, when it finally gets cold again...Resources:The pattern: blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/viktorianischer-wintermantel-um-1890-mit-keulenarmeln-schnittmuster-0520-grosse-eu-34-56-pdf-downloadThe fabric: fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/cotton-velveteen-fabricChapters:00:00 Making an 1890's Coat with temperamental fabrics00:56 Mocking up the coat04:33 Cutting with Velveteen05:27 Assembling the bodice08:35 Pad stitching 10110:55 Facing and collar-ing13:08 Lining the bodice16:08 Skirt Assembly 80's montage18:52 Figuring out the military roll pleating21:27 Finishing touches23:24 The Reveal #victorianfashion #victorian #victorianera #1890s Socials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/jnmoffaFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making an Easy 1890s Skirt With Only HALF the Suggested Yardage! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-01-25 | Let's use historically accurate, money-saving techniques to make an 1890's fantail skirt! Depending on width and the fabric's pattern/nap, this pattern calls for somewhere on average between 4-6 yds of fabric to create. But with one little change, we can use more than half the yardage and get the exact same results!You've probably heard the phrase "Piecing is Period." While true historical accuracy is impossible with the resources now available to us, piecing has always been utilized to save on the most expensive part of any sewing project--the fabric! So when I decided to de-stash this lavender linen into an 1890's/Edwardian fantail skirt, the challenge was fitting all the pattern pieces onto my 2.5 yards of fabric.It took a little time, but I got there in the end, and I'm so excited to share the results with you! The piecing on the sides and the waistband is barely noticeable, and the skirt has a lovely amount of sweep to swish around while walking.This is a great project for beginners, or for more advanced makers who need an instant gratification project!If you enjoyed this video and want to help support this channel, please consider leaving me a one-time tip on my ko-fi page. All donations go towards running this channel, from fabric to filming supplies. ☕🧡 ko-fi.com/fantasticalfolliesLinen is from stash.Pattern: scrooppatterns.com Note: you can buy the long historical version, the shorter modern version, or one that has both the historical and modern lengths included.Chapters:00:00 Making an 1890's Fantail Skirt02:00 Modifying the pattern04:06 Tetris-ing the pattern pieces06:28 Cutting wheel pieces07:36 Assembling the skirt11:14 Wheel piece trick12:37 Adding the waistband14:53 The revealSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/jnmoffaFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Corsetry 101: What to Buy, and Where to Buy It! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2024-01-11 | Let's learn about the best and most cost-effective supplies to use for bodies, stays, and corsets! Navigating the vast array of information out there about what materials you should use to make your corsets can be overwhelming, especially if you're just starting out! Worse, many of the fabrics experienced makers use are extremely costly. But there are ways to make corsets, stays and bodies in a cost-effective manner, and in this video I will be forthright about what materials you shouldn't spend a lot of money on--and which ones you maybe should.There are right and wrong materials to use, especially within the structural elements of your corsets, stays, and bodies. I know from personal experience--I've made a BUNCH of mistakes in my 15 years of corsetry and staymaking. Including learning the right and wrong kind of boning, which can make (or literally break) your corset.After talking about what kind of materials you should be using--and how much money you should spend in relation to your particular project--we'll discuss where to actually buy your corsetry supplies, with a detailed run-down of the major corsetry suppliers in the US and which places have the cheapest materials. I'll also talk briefly about some international sites for my folks outside the US 🧡Resources:Here are all the websites I mentioned in the video! If you have further instructions, please pop down into the comments and share!Burnley & Trowbridge: burnleyandtrowbridge.comRenaissance Fabrics: renaissancefabrics.netFabric-Store.com: fabrics-store.comRichard the Thread: richardthethread.comCorsetmaking.com: corsetmaking.comCanada:Farthingales: farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.comMacFabSews: macfabsews.comUK/Europe:Vena Cava: venacavadesign.co.ukNehelenia Patterns: http://neheleniapatterns.comLa Rose Passementarie: la-rose-passementarie.comAlysse Créations: alysse-creations.infoWissner: https://wissner.de/enAdditional: Röda Tråden rodatraden.comSartor Bohemia https://www.sartor.cz/Australia/NZNZ Corsetry nzcorsetry.co.nz/corsetry-suppliesSpotlight Australia spotlightstores.comChapters00:00 Intro01:44 What kind of materials should you purchase? 💲03:51 Material guide: Fashion fabric/lining07:15 Material guide: Structural elements12:49 Material guide: Notions15:46 Where to buy your supplies21:37 International shopsSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/jnmoffaFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com#corset #beginnerfriendly #corsets #sewingtips #sewing
The BEST and SILLIEST way to remove pesky tailors chalk from your fabric! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2023-12-30 | Look, I know it's goofy, but this is 100% the best way to remove tailor's chalk from your fabric! The friction of your fabric against other fabric helps to rub the marks off--and, let's face it, you get a little bit of a workout in the process! It's PERFECT!#sewinghacks #sewingtips #sewingtutorial #sewingtricks #sewinghack
Turning Myself into MORTICIA ADDAMS but in Renaissance Italy! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2023-12-21 | Morticia Addams is the most fabulous, the spookiest, the kookiest icon of all--and she's perfect for a historical cosplay in the Italian Renaissance!In this video, I make a late-Renaissance gown called a sottana, in the Venetian style! This gown is entirely block printed by hand, embroidered with gold thread and pearls, with some extra sparkly rhinestones that are so fab even Morticia Addams would approve!The gown also has removable sleeves--both the long sleeves, which are buttoned on, and the short puff sleeves, called baragoni. This makes this gown super versatle, with three fully different looks, depending on how I feel--or how hot it is! I'm so excited to share the making of this gown! It was a huge undertaking, but I enjoyed it, and can't wait to float around in this baby! The era, character, and even some of the design features were all voted on by you--in participation with my year-long Viewer's Choice project! I've loved The Addams Family since I was a kid, especially its irreverent humor, which...I'm sure you're astonished to hear 😂PS--for those of you who've been watching since the beginning of the project, there is a VERY special suprise for you after the reveal! I'm so excited to share it with you 🙃🥔If you'd like to see any more videos in the series, you can find the playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDxqes4R_osiYJjs8Bm6VUKfCUiF8704Resources: The pattern: margospatterns.com/products/copy-of-009-the-italian-lady's-wardrobeBlack quilting cotton from stashLumiere metallic fabric paint in "Metallic Gold": dharmatrading.com/paints/lumiere-and-neopaque.html?lnav=paints.htmlStamp: etsy.com/listing/1076644318/damask-style-print-3d-printed-block?ref=yr_purchasesChapters:00:00 Morticia Addams in the Italian Renaissance01:42 Assembling the skirt02:59 Block printing the gown05:02 Mocking up06:27 Stiffening and boning the bodice lol09:09 Handy tip!12:03 Morticia takes a nap12:44 Fixing issues15:13 Skirt connundrum18:15 Zee red sleeves20:40 The Reveal 22:35 Special Spuddie SurpriseSocials:Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostumingFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/jnmoffaFollow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@fantasticalfolliesSound effects by Zapsplat zapsplat.com
Making Magic in my 1885 Bustle Gown! Fantastical Follies Costuming 2023-12-17 | This bustle gown was a struggle to make, but I'm still happy with the way it came out! Even better, wearing it makes me feel powerful--like so many clothing styles from history, this 1885 bustle gown is designed to take up space, giving the wearer power and presence during a time when they had very little of both.#victorian #victorianfashion #historicalfashion #historicalcostuming
