The wonderful Christine (aka Sewstine here on YT) has done so many exquisite dresses, many from the 18th century. She always calls her work “historically adequate” which I think is a wonderful perspective. Gatekeeping historical costuming sucks and whatever one can accomplish with one’s own skills and available materials is great!
I love Christine's productions too, and between her and Noelle "historically adequate" is in my lexicon. Besides, we live in the modern age; we have things available to us that they didn't back then, we also don't have things available to us that they did. I will also bet my life that if our ancestors had the same things we have available to us they would definitely use them as well.
I think the best takeaway I had from sewing this style of shift is armpit gussets (I do mine slightly differently, I've got symmetrical gores and they go in front back and sides and I've got a seam at the shoulder line). Armpit gussets do hide a multitude of sins (and fit issues). Most of my sewing has been "what can I make with this piece of fabric" rather than "how much fabric do I need to buy to make this thing I want to make" so I really like the fabric economy of rectangles and gores, I've made myself three dresses and a couple of shift shirts like that, and have gone back and fixed fit issues on a few other garments I made from a pattern I made up to get a whole shirt out of a metre of fabric with armpit gussets. I often plan out my fabric useage on graph paper. And I've really embraced hand sewing, turns out I'm actually not a product-oriented sewist who hates sewing, I'm a process-oriented sewist who hates my 80s Singer sewing machine. Am now using a 1914 hand crank for most machine sewing I do and loving it. I'm going to have to investigate this seam style though I do rather enjoy felling seams, I kinda find it zen and I'm sad when I'm done. And am getting pretty good at felling with tiny prick-stitches, though I tend to shred my offhand index finger by the end of a project cause that's how I feel that I've just barely gone through to the other side. Oh, and I'm still making too-big neck holes LOL. Drawstrings to the rescue!
I started learning to sew making an 18th century shift, and I unashamedly machine sewed the whole thing 😂 and will continue to unashamedly machine sew all my historical garments, thank you for encouraging this practice of being unashamed to sew however/whatever you want
Well, I'm the opposite, I hate sewing machines with gusto, not to mention don't own one, and will continue to unashamedly hand sew everything I sew 😂 I really don't know why most people seem to consider hand sewing something for crazy people only, since up to about 1860, *ALL* clothing was handsewn! To me it's much easier & simpler than machine sewing.
@@florenna Personally, I have thusfar been unable to beat the neatness of my machine, and I enjoy its speed, but I do agree, hand sewing is definitely not just for the masochists out there, and especially for small items, I love having the ability to just curl up in my favorite living room chair with it!
Thank you for talking about sewing by hand vs machine and the reasons why . The non judgment is what everyone going into historical clothing needs to hear ♥!
So excited to see the project! I know what you mean about being frozen- I feel like I haven't done any sewing this year either. I almost feel as if I don't know how to get back into it. But maybe this will be the kick up the bottom I need. Also, I highly recommend shits as nighties. So comfy!
I love the 18th century anything. I have pinterest doc dedicated to all kinds of clothing. I have started a chemise (I still call that) for my girls, but I never have time to finish. I also have gloves that I have hand sewn (still need to finish the left hand). I am very new in sewing, and hand sewing fascinates me. It was great to see you doing this work. To me, it seems very relaxing. I guess I need to find a job that gives me more time. Teaching doesn't 😂.
So refreshing & empowering to have you defend hand-sewing like this! :) Most online costumers are just all about machine, machine, machine, as if hand-sewing was somehow "impossible" or "crazy" ;) For those of us not owning a sewing machine, this is so great! As is your finished project, so lovely :)
I'm really excited for this video! For all the right reasons you're still one of my top-five content creators, no matter how often or not you post a video :) You're so creative, and relatable, and inspiring. So you take all the time you need to be okay while you're doing your thing, there, I'll be around watching whatever you post (sorry, I don't mean it as creepy as that just sounded OMG LOL)
@@BellaMaesDesigns i also find it hilarious you say 18th century doesn't inspire you bc the very first video i ever watched from you was your super cute adaptation from i believe grace kellyx18th ehehe
lovely!! glad to see you back sewing, dear one--even more glad that you are taking good breaks and taking care of your health. i happen to love 18th century fashion--it's one of my favorite eras. the "childbearing hips," as sue perkins called it in the supersizers go french revolution, are redonculously flattering done right, and regency fashion is so light and graceful if done right (i.e., with the front of the skirt fairly flat so you don't look like you're wearing maternity clothes). i love seeing you branch out! and i love the mantua maker's seam--quick, easy, and looks great!
Very pretty and looks comfy 😊🩷. The initials a nice touch. Handsewing can be so relaxing but i wonder if we sew a whole lot slower than they did back then! Also i feel that handsewing may help you get more into the feel of this era. In how your costume comes out. 👍💝
I am totally with you on not feeling particularly inspired by 18th century! It’s not really my cup of tea either but I think I will give it a try sometime just to round out my experience 🤷🏼♀️
This is so exciting to see. I too have chosen to go to an 18th century ball in October and have never made anything 18th century. I will be following along on your journey while sewing my own 18th century clothing.
So nice to see a vid from you again! Thank you for your Mantua Maker's stitch demo! Ive been a Turn&Fell Bernadette zealot for many years. I do Love the look of the doubled seam but Wow, the Mantua makers stich Literally finishes Itself 😊
Thank you for sharing the new seam method you learned! I’m definitely going to be using it! Edit: You sewed the gusset to the sleeve first?! You are a genius! I just finished 6 shifts with this same pattern!
There are things I love about 18th century fashion like, stays and tie on pockets, but I don’t think it flatters my body type very much so I’m definitely a basic victorian/Edwardian and alt fashion lover, I understand. It still looks good, can’t wait to see the whole ensemble~.
this is so fun! I im almost done making my own 18th century project for and event im going to! its actually pretty easy to sew! I thought the stays were gonna be really hard because ive never made a corset or stays or anything like it but it was much easier than I thought!
Absolutely love your videos. I started sewing in February of last year and taught myself by watching RU-vid videos. Yours was one of the first videos I started watching. Currently my project that I'm working on is a corset outfit for my daughter who's going to the Renaissance Fair. It's very scary since I have never done a corset but it is progressing nicely.
That shift turned out amazing!! The new seam method looked awesome, but I think I’d need more videos on how to do it before I attempt it 😅 Can’t wait to see the rest of the project!
I think the historical accuracy fans forget that our ancestors were first and foremost practical. If they had had the access to the wider fabrics and sewing machines, they would have used them. We, on the other hand, have a privilege to decide whether to follow the letter or the spirit of the accuracy laws, so to say. It's not that one way is superior to the other, do what make you the most happy and be proudof your work!
Slightly weird idea but now that you have some cool 1780s undergarments, could you consider making a historical inspired zone front robe a la anglaise...but in the live action belle dress gold fabric and the same pinked strip stomacher, floral glitter gem embellishments
Oh, thanks for the reminder, I forgot to link it in the description! Here it is: www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/100-bleached-linen-fabric.html?lnav=fabric.html
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