Good day, I love history, sewing, and cosplay. That is why I created this RU-vid site, to share my loves and to help educate or entertain anyone who is interested. I majored in History at University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and work as the Director of Education at a history museum. I love sewing and creating dresses from all time periods dancing. I hope you find this helpful, and if you have any questions please ask. I also have an Etsy site, Historical Belle. Thank you and God Bless.
Hi, When you mean the center part are you referring to the petticoat? And are the sides you are referring to the sides of the petticoat or the sides of the gown? Are you fitting and wearing the gown over panniers?
I recently sold a bonnet from the 1860s for $60 now I'm kicking myself. It was fun to imagine that someone when Abraham Lincoln was alive wore the bonnet!
Wearing a Historical costume, dancing the polka with a baby in a sling...yep that'll be me one day 😂😂😂 this looked so fun! Loved seeing all the pretty dresses!
You did an amazing job with the outfit. Love all the embroidery! You never cease to amaze me with your sewing ability and skills. And I love it that you "buck the system" and don't always follow the pattern instructions - that makes me feel better for doing the same. 😊 You look lovely in the outfit. Kudos on Steven's jacket, also.
You seemed to have much enjoyment at this. Its nice to see you have so much passion. Is Magiquest a Southern thing because I have not seen it in a MidAltantic state.
We had a lot of fun! I know there are MagiQuests in TN and NC, but there also looks like there are some in Michigan, Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Then there is one in Ontario.
This is the first video that has helped me so much i struggle so bad with the top bodice part so the t-shirt trick is soooooo smart!!! Tyyyyyy you made me get so much motivation i love this video❤ god bless you mam❤❤
Lovely dress 😻 Actually, the cloth known as muslin in Regency England was different from modern American muslin. It was a fine, lightweight semi-sheer (or very sheer!) cloth.
Yes, that is what I noticed. In the US, cotton calico is often called muslin (in addition, the making of a "muslin", or a mock-up, is what UK and Australia call a toile). A cotton voile is often a good semi-sheer substitute for Regency-style gowns.
@@HistoricalBelle Look at cotton voile as a good alternative. Also, Burnley & Trowbridge usually has a few historical-style cotton muslin's that work if you have the budget.
Can I just say, that dress, and all white muslin dresses in my view, really make YOU the star 😍 they're elegant and lovely, but the magic is that they remind us that WE are lovely 🥰❤ Well done!
Hi, welcome and thank you for subscribing!! The tops of the sleeves of this jacket were called to be gathered in the pattern, but the fabric was so thick I ended up pleating the tops of the sleeves rather than gathering them.
Hi! Thank you for this video! It’s been a huge guide for me as I’ve almost completed my first 1860s dress :) I’m still unsure about underpinnings though- can I ask why you’ve only got one petticoat/no crinoline for this outfit? Was it for mobility purposes as a working woman?
I am so glad you found this video helpful! Yes, the reason I am not wearing a hoop/crinoline and just a corded petticoat is because it was a hot day and this is a work dress which one would wear to do physical labor, making a hoop/crinoline/many petticoats unpractical.
