Tips for Achieving Historical Styles with Modern Clothes

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[1] The Sartorial Art Journal. 1897. 1894-1899, Plate 029. Fashion Plate. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3CP1U0h.
[2] The Sartorial Art Journal. 1898. 1896-1899, Plate 020. Fashion Plate. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3ebLp4P.
[3] Waistcoat. 1880s. Cord, Ivory. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3CFXvN2.
[4] Evening Vest. 1880-85. Silk, Pearl. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3SYybqA.
[5] Waistcoat. 1890s. Silk, Cotton. London, UK. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3EoKSXP.
[6] Waistcoat. 1890s. Woven silk and linen, satin back, lined with cotton twill, and padded and boned. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3SKKeZ6.
[7] Dress. 1805-10. Muslin, Cotton, Linen, Embroidery. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3C8cqOs.
[8] Dress. c.1820. Silk. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3Cj7lmj.
[9] Dress. 1804-14. Cotton. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3yopRJ2.
[10] Dress. c.1810. Block-printed Cotton, Linen, Glazed cotton. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3CCh4pp.
[11] Dress. 1840-45. Cotton. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3rDyP1h.
[12] Dress. 1840-50. Cotton. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3Eq6x1Y.
[13] Dress. c.1840. Cotton. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3rCY8QZ.
[14] Dress. 1845. Silk satin, Cotton, Brush braid. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3T01Tvy.
[15] Dress. c.1846. Silk. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3McsQdc.
[16] Shirt. Early 19th Century. Unbleached Linen. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3TluJXB.
[17] Shirt. c.1780. Linen. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3SNkUla.
[18] Morgan & Ball Outfitters. 1890-1900. Fitzwilliam Collar. Linen, Starching. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3T29lq6.
[18b] Shirt. 1890s. Cotton, Linen, Mother of Peal,. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3TlviRd.
[19] Woman’s Spencer Jacket and Petticoat. c.1815. Cotton Plain Weave. Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. bit.ly/3yobVil.
[20] Spencer. c.1820. Silk, Willow. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3CF2ltG.
[20b] Spencer. 1813. Wool, Silk. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3efk5CI.
[21] Jacket. c.1818. Velvet, Satin. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3CEmPTj.
[21b] Spencer. 1819-22. Silk. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3CFbkuS.
[22] The Butterick Publishing Co. 1890. “Ladies Walking Skirt.” The Delineator, V.36 No.4, October 1890. HathiTrust. bit.ly/3eaBaxJ.
[23] The Butterick Publishing Co. 1905. “Ladies Skirts.” The Delineator, V.65 No.2, February 1905. HathiTrust. bit.ly/3yngVDJ.
[23b] The Butterick Publishing Co. 1900. “Ladies Skirt 4137.” The Delineator V.56, July 1900. HathiTrust. bit.ly/3yrH8kv.
[24] Suit. 1865-70. Wool, Silk, Cotton. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3CF2NIo.
[25] Man’s Suit (Jacket and Trousers). 1860-70. Wool Twill, Silk Plain Weave. Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. bit.ly/3SYz96c.
[26] Three Men Modelling Different Suits and a Young Boy in a Sailor Suit. 1876. Fashion Plate. London, UK. Victoria & Albert Museum. bit.ly/3fRKUgM.
[27] Sweater. c.1895. Wool. New York, NY. Metropolitan Museum of Art. bit.ly/3SJfTKr.
00:00 Introduction
00:55 A word from Skillshare
01:55 Victorian waistcoat
05:59 Regency gown
09:35 Mid-Victorian (1850-60s) dress
13:12 18th Century shirt
17:01 19th Century shirt
19:51 Regency Spencer
22:20 Edwardian/Late Victorian skirt
24:57 1870s men's jacket
27:50 Honourable Mentions

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@rburns8083 Год назад

May the powers protect me from the consequences of what I'm about to do to my husband's wardrobe.

@maxime11041 Год назад

Dew it

@christinebarnes3493 Год назад

Yeah… 🎃

@Stettafire Год назад

✨

@eyesofthegoddess2967 Год назад

give him the excuse to get some new ones for you to use later....

@R.D.B2942 Год назад

Never come across another R Burns before

@TheMimzez Год назад

bernadette: "as we all know...." me, who watches and enjoys all your videos but retains almost nothing about time periods: *nods along* yes yes,as we all know

@sooahnim Год назад

lmao same,, I consume barely no historical fashion content except for bernadette's videos so when she says "as we all know" I have a total captain america moment with "I get that reference!"

@persiswynter6357 Год назад

The best part is that she tells us WHAT "we all know"! No "finish in the usual fashion" for our Bernadette!

@elizabethbeierle7464 Год назад

I work in construction and have had a wildly unnecessary dream to turn a basic safety vest into a waistcoat. It’s ridiculous and I want it

@anomalily Год назад

Omg i had to wear high vis for a job and I designed something similar, shawl collar and all! it was fun but needed strong thread for going through reflectors!

@elizabethbeierle7464 Год назад

@@anomalily you have no idea how glad I am not to be the only one 😂😂

@janetroberts7614 Год назад

Ye olde safety orange 😂

@kohlraedirectioner Год назад

Why did you put this idea in my head 😄

@perryh.-r.4419 Год назад

Oh my, a hi-vis waistcoat would be the most incredible thing!

@Dipanjanakusary Год назад

I feel like Bernadette is leaning more into the Victorian mob boss aesthetic and I'm here for it Also thanks for the inspiration Bernadette !

@christinebarnes3493 Год назад

How delicious

@ms_it_is Год назад

I shall be glad to be part of said mob

@makeda6530 Год назад

And we embrace with open arms.

@anjerosan Год назад

24:54 Well, she got the vibe...

@KBTibbs Год назад

_You have seen nothing._

@brandonfullenkamp4723 Год назад

While we're all aware Bernadette is not one to wear much makeup (or at least heavy enough makeup to notice), I'm living for this "vampy" look with smoky eye, red lip, and dark red ombre nails. This information was incredible, and I really appreciated the amount of menswear mentioned.

@zvezdoblyat Год назад

She's said before she usually wears a bit more makeup when she's filming further away than usual from the camera, so that her features are still prominent

@balaclavabob001 Год назад

Are we 100% sure Ms Banner isn't a real victorian vampire mob boss ? because ... (waves wildly at everything on the screen) .

@dees3179 Год назад

I think the correct answer is to just say yes to whatever she tells us……just to be on the safe side.

@blake9033 Год назад

@@balaclavabob001 "but, you just gestured to all of me??!!" Maybe she's one of those immortals like Keanu Reeves🧐

@jenpitre9444 Год назад

Probably that stint on only fans. It changed her... 😆

@merlijn-lottekrommenhoek4389 Год назад

Instead of thrifting multiple men' s shirts for the 18th century look and unpicking basically all of the seams, it might be an idea to thrift some white cotton bedding to make the garment from scratch by cutting the triangles and rectangles that you need. Less waste and less hastle I think

@Mrs_Homemaker Год назад

And it leaves the nicer pieces for ppl who actually need those clothes as what they are. I try to avoid upcycling nice plus size (or straight size) pieces bc it's important to leave those for ppl who need work wear, special occasion wear, etc.

@OldManFerdiad Год назад

@@Mrs_Homemaker that's such an important point, especially since plus-size garments tend to be in very short supply in thrift stores/charity shops. Also, many charity shops in the UK sort clothes into the nicer ones that will sell and the more worn donations which they often sell to be recycled into fibre, so befriending your local charity shop can yield stashes of things like bedding which might normally go to be recycled but would be perfect for undergarments, lining, mock-ups etc.

@penelopefp Год назад

The bedding is a very good idea, especially a cover with an outdated print that could be turned into a jacket. However, my local thrift has plenty xxl shirts if I need multiple, and then I will have all the wrist bands, buttons, etc I may need. Also, I think the wrist band is longer and could possibly be used as a stand up collar. Thanks to Bernadette for the absolutely perfect timing of this video!!

@Kayla_P99 Год назад

My rule plus size wise (as a plus size person) is thrift 1-2 sizes up for alterations. If you're going much outside of that you might as well go for the bedsheets/ fabric. Also if you're making a lot of changes, now is the time to buy the imperfect garment because you're fixing things already.

@aprilhoy4010 Год назад

I'm blessed to live in a city that has basically an industrial style sorting depot for donations to a large thrift store chain. It can be nasty; the donated materials are basically dumped out onto tables without much cleaning or sorting, and there are signs everywhere urging people to wear gloves while they hunt. However, it can be a way to find clothes that are damaged enough to be cannibalized without guilt.

@dianacanzi313 Год назад

Now I want a "make this historical" challenge between Bernadette, Mycarah, Rachel, Morgan, Karolina etc

@Stephanie-yz8km Год назад

I would love to have one of those cycling sweaters... I love the idea of altering more modern garments to make them more fun and wearable. I agree that this could be a fun concept to make into a series.

@anaisabelgarridomartinez7946 Год назад

I love it, with the cycling skirts

@m.maclellan7147 Год назад

I have a thrifted boys tweed coat that I LOVE, but it is a bit tight now that I am a bit "fluffier" ! I couldn't get rid of it, as the tweed is delicious! Now I am thinking it might become a vest ! 🤔 Thanks, Bernadette !

@Strampunch Год назад

Yeeeeessss, this is the kind of video I've wanted to see for a bit, especially as someone who wants to wear men's historical(ish) inspired fashion but is too short/narrow shouldered to purchase reproduction pieces or wear actual vintage, so thrifting and re-tailoring pieces is what I've tried to do. It's awesome to see the almost puzzle-like thought process on how to shift seams and pieces to achieve different silhouettes. Also really awesome to see successful examples of people doing this at the end of the video, it really shows what can be achieved!

@THandP_org Год назад

Fabulous to not be alone in this!

@swordfish1929 Год назад

I made it into the video with my mum's brown dress! Unfortunately that photo didn't come out so well. There is a centre seam on the skirt and it has a slight puff of room in the stomach area, I suspect my mum may have worn it while pregnant with my oldest sister. I totally agree with the undergarments thing it looks a bit off with a modern bra and is far too tight with anything padded hence why I didn't bother with one for the photo. The printed pattern is basically fine line lotus flowers with leaves and daisies in a dark brown. Mum and I were trying to work out when she got the dress and we reckon it must have been about 1974-1976 but she was probably still wearing it into the 1980s when she started having children. Thank you so much for including my dress!

@penelopefp Год назад

How cool that the dress has a special connection to your mom!! I hope she does another video showing the final reveal of these garments after their metamorphoses. Congrats on being in her video. I would feel famous!🤣 How and when did she ask for the pictures? Thanks Bernadette for this wonderfully inspiring video!!!

@swordfish1929 Год назад

@@penelopefp Bernadette asked for some examples of clothes people wanted to turn into historical garments about three weeks ago on Instagram stories. I've always thought this dress could be regency with some effort and the right under garments. I was really excited to see it in the video!

@briefisbest Год назад

I seriously enjoy seeing Bernadette discovering modern tablet art program basics and snickering in dramatic delight.

@leahclo4857 Год назад

You entered my world today as a high school theatre costumer! We thrift everything, and then transform it. I have such a great time doing it.

@penelopefp Год назад

The timing of this video is perfect for our next school play!!

@leahclo4857 Год назад

@@penelopefp I just finished Little Women, and Pride and Prejudice. Now onto Pippin and Footloose!

@penelopefp Год назад

@@leahclo4857 Footloose, easy. Pippin.....uhm, the content itself would be a challenge in our district. 🤣 Gearing up for Newsies and finding bigger than expected challenges in accessing lots of newspapers!! Knickers and waistcoats aplenty!

@lisawillis7378 Год назад

Oh, I worked on Pippin over a decade ago. My task was making a dozen lame' pirate shirts for the chorus...silver for the ladies, gold for the guys. So. Much. Sparkly. Floof.

@kroselavy Год назад

Oh my god do you have an insta where you share that???

@ksiberine Год назад

A note on collar studs from an Episcopal priest who wears them daily: you can also source them affordably from clergy supply sources like Almy since most round Anglican-style collars are still detachable with separate shirts and collars.

@onegirlarmy4401 Год назад

This would be such a great resource for high school and community theater programs too! It's usually not possible to start from scratch on every single costume for a production, but having a video like this that shows you how to change thrift store things into costumes is amazing!

@mjgbabydragonlet Год назад

Miss Banner, A joy to watch and learn from you. I have modified one of my deceased husband's dress shirts (he was 7 foot 4.5 inches when he passed, or 2.245 meters, wearing a Mens 21 38/39 Custom Made) into a Waistcoat. I used the extra material to make an apron, added pockets to my favorite pieces, still use it to patch pieces that need mending. The cotton that shirt was made from was such a sturdy textile. I do not know what the tailor used to make the garment, but it has lasted so well. My husband passed in 2010, still wearing his clothes (in new ways). People always compliment the vest/ waistcoat. I use it mostly when in business/funeral attire. (I volunteer with Veterans, funerals are common) I use it over a basic Navy sleeveless dress, under the blazer (fabulous find at a thrift store but a business suit by Talbots originally). I wear a turtle neck, or mock turtle neck when I am not wearing the blazer with the outfit. But now I feel like I need a lacy pirate shirt/poet shirt to wear with my waistcoat. I have some lace from a wedding veil I was gifted... Such good ideas!

@lauralake7430 Год назад

So sorry you lost your beloved husband. What wonderful ideas you have for re using his shirt! I think I will make a pirate shirt out of one of my son's old dress shirts...thanks for volunteering with vets!

@Moocow2003 Год назад

That seems like a really lovely way to reuse good fabric that someone else probably couldn't have worn (since it's custom sizing) whilst also keeping one of his possessions close to you. Trying to picture the outfit you described in my head and it sounds fabulous.

@savinathewhite Год назад

Lovely inspiration to go back over older things I no longer wear, and determine if they can be repurposed into something useful! (also, side note, your hair looked particularly amazing in this video - such style!)

@camille_la_chenille Год назад

Same! I have a few fast-fashion garments I don't wear anymore because my style changed a lot, and I kind of want to alter them to look more historical. I just HATE working with strechy and/or knitted fabrics so that's why I haven't done it now.

@raraavis7782 Год назад

@@camille_la_chenille Try using a hefty dose of starch on them. Liquid starch in a bucket is the most economical option. Let them dry laying flat on an old towel. The material will dry quite stiff and be really easy to cut and sew. No stretching, buckling or slipping anymore 😉 In a pinch, spray starching and ironing the seam areas works, too.

@THandP_org Год назад

@@raraavis7782 this is quite helpful, thank you!

@raraavis7782 Год назад

@@THandP_org Glad to help. I sew mostly modern clothing and had to make do without a serger for years, as well. And I had the same aversion against working with jersey and the like, because of that. 😆

@camille_la_chenille Год назад

@@raraavis7782 thanks for the tips! I will try it when I have the brainpower

@kellimbt Год назад

I suspect this video will inspire many viewer projects! Would love if it became a series.

@RufflesandSteam Год назад

Thank you so much for the honourable mention! ❤️ The (up-)cycling sweater was such a fun project and I'm trying to make a tutorial for it. (EDIT: Video is up now on my channel) Your video gave me a lot new ideas to change existing garments for my history bounding wardrobe. Thank you and the wonderful submissions.

@adedow1333 Год назад

Thanks very much for supplying the diagram you used! I dearly hope to use it as a jumping point to help me construct something like it for myself!

@RufflesandSteam Год назад

@@adedow1333 I did post it on my insta, too. (About a year ago) in case you want a better look :)

@kirstenpaff8946 Год назад

A tutorial would be awesome! The final result looks great.

@RufflesandSteam Год назад

@@kirstenpaff8946 I'm trying to upload it this month.

@ViserionDeLaCourt Год назад

Love how every videos comes with a default English CC because Bernadette articulates her sentences quite strongly.

@cadegranger4602 Год назад

I think she does her own captioning, or at least somebody does. I’m thinking of the asmr video with the very descriptive captions, despite nothing being said.

@lindsaykantrovich2579 Год назад

i think she used to do her own CC, but now someone else does it. seems like whoever does it now isn’t very familiar with sewing terms tho! i caption media for a living tho so i’m quite picky when it comes to it lol

@leeblock9573 Год назад

@@lindsaykantrovich2579 Sorry if this is a weird question, but how do you enter the captioning business? Are there businesses, or is it mostly freelance work? I'm pretty good at captioning things and wonder if it would be at all feasible as a part-time job (I'm in college). Again, sorry if this is weird; please don't feel obligated to give advice to a potential competitor :P

@janetroberts7614 Год назад

You’ve mentioned before that you have a really unique body shape and that typical historical patterns don’t always fit. Can you do a video about the challenges and successes of thrifting when your body doesn’t fit standard sizes? I’m in the unique position of being both chubby and short, so thrifting is a challenge for me, particularly for costume pieces.

@ChiesHairArrange Год назад

貴女の動画から学ぶ事がとても多いです。貴女の内面から出てくる気品、話し方、編集方法、動画内の小道具とセット、服とヘアスタイル、そして演出はとても魅力的です。最初、室内が明るいのに何故ローソクが脇にあるのかと疑問になっていました。最後の”bye”の一言の後、ローソクを消して画面が暗くなる計算された演出は、とてもステキでした。

@lookin4avampire Год назад

I haven’t even finished the video yet but I’m loving Danny’s personality shining through their editing. ESPECIALLY the sibling banter, it’s top notch👌🏼

@Kayjayoh Год назад

I think another thing to consider, especially if you aren't able to do a lot of actual alteration and/or only needs something in the "works if you squint/works in a darkish party" sort of level for Halloween, is that a lot can be done with modern clothes to *suggest* historical styles if you pay attention to the accessories and details. I have a couple of empire waist dresses from eShakti that are definitely modern, but if you grab a large square or triangular cotton scarf and arrange it over the shoulders and around the bust: bam! It's a fichu! Take a second scarf (long rectangle) to wrap around your head, maybe with a brooch or a feather and you can start to emulate Regency hairdressing. Similarly, a vest with the addition of a pocket watch (or even just a chain held into place in the pocket with a pin) can do a lot to bring an old-timey look. Sleeve garters on a more modern with cotton dress shirt, etc. You can do a lot to evoke the *idea* of another era for a more casual costume party (or sneaky costuming at work) by considering those little details.

@rubytook8067 Год назад

Currently hand sewing chemises to layer with my wardrobe. The plan is to eventually hand sew a summer wardrobe and a winter wardrobe. Each will have 3 skirts and 9 blouses. I finished two chemises and am almost done with a third. 😊

@kitdubhran2968 Год назад

Lovely! I used a gifted grey sheet to hand sew my first chemise that I’ve added to my wardrobe, and I don’t wear anything else to sleep now. 🤣 so comfy! I have more sheets to continue with, and I’m trying to broaden my wardrobe also. Good luck and what a great idea.

@23Datcat Год назад

I took a plus sized 90's gored skirt, put a bunch of pleats in the back, and made it into a walking skirt for my daughter. After making her a walking skirt suit as a Mary Poppins costume (she's a teacher), she has become quite addicted to the style. I loved your tips, and will probably use them for future projects.

@vickywitton1008 Год назад

For old style shirts I think it would be easier to cut up charity shop/ thrift store sheets as they are basically just a square with gathers on the neck so I think it's easier to make new rather than unlocking a new style one. Love you Bernadette for encouraging people to not but fast fashion!

@MattProvance Год назад

I would love a series where you actually do this kind of project. Pick a style you want to make, then go thrift shopping for something that can be re-fashioned. Then take it home and do it. I would find that entertaining and informative!

@stephg4705 Год назад

Yes! Exactly my thoughts as well. I’d love to see a project from thrifting to final product.

@melimsah Год назад

XD the videos that Dani edits makes me giggle when some things are left in or when there's little textual asides from them calling you out. I'm just like "ah, siblings gotta sibling"

@curiousfirely Год назад

I love the gentle poking fun between Bernadette and Dani! Total tidbit of hilarity :)

@de.cadence Год назад

This whole vibe - from the nails to the black on black embroidery - just perfection.

@rocketpsyence Год назад

If there's one fascinating thing I've learned watching your channel it's that we really don't pay much attention to silhouette at all with modern clothing. At least not outside of high fashion, which isn't accessible to most people. And even then there isn't a focus on it. It's something I know I've really never thought about, despite even designing clothes for myself before.

@jonahandthewolf Год назад

I wish we did it more I hate the plain straight look of coats so much lately or skirts. Finding a gathered or swallowtail or flared coat is so hard. Finding properly sturdy skirts and dresses is also difficult.

@leeblock9573 Год назад

I've found that within the people I know, the nonbinary/GNC people put more thought into silhouette. I'm counting myself in this.

@mawlbun Год назад

im dressing up as a victorian dragon tamer. with a bonus dragon puppet. no one can stop me!

@TheNerdyArcher Год назад

As someone currently trying to add some more historybounding to my wardrobe, this video came at the perfect time! And it has given me many an idea 👀

@E_FoxSnowspirit Год назад

If Bernadette ever makes merch, I would LOVE something that says ~Piecing is Period~

@IonIsFalling7217 Год назад

Any time I have to piece something I say this to myself and it gives me such comfort, even if basically nothing I sew is period 😂❤

@laartje24 Год назад

Yes, but then she would need to go against all her morals about fast fashion XD But if you really want your own ~Piecing is Period~ shirt, I recently discovered heat transferable vinyl and it is pretty easy to work with and very durable if you want upcycle a T-shirt.

@E_FoxSnowspirit Год назад

@@laartje24 oooh, thanks! hadn’t heard of that technique before.

@IonIsFalling7217 Год назад

@@laartje24 There's always embroidery, too!

@AJansenNL Год назад

I had this really shapeless, baggy, straight jersey dress, with a double bodice. Lovely colour, very comfy, but fairly ugly. So I decided to change it and make it into a 1940s looking dress. I'm so happy with the result! I took off the top bodice, used some of its fabric for a wide waistband, lined it with a bit of old bedsheet in the front for stiffening. I cut up the remaining underdress at my natural waist height. gathered the waist of this new bodice in middle. Added the waistband and the remainder of the skirt, and ties in the back for extra shaping. As a final touch, I changed the sleeves with the remaining fabric to give them a little puff at the shoulder.

@Wingedshadowwolf Год назад

This brings me back to my childhood, trying to recreate an outfit after reading the Little House on the Prairie books. I had a long green button down dress with long sleeves and I wore about 5 skirts underneath to be petticoats and I also tried to make a corset out of cardboard and baling twine. That didn't work out so well. lol

@noexpensespentstudios Год назад

This method is such a great way to learn how to get the shapes you want without the pressure of doing everything from scratch. I started out just doing things like chopping collars off shirts and adding extra buttons to jackets to change the shape of them, and built from there. Just understanding how to get a certain look - high lapels, puffed sleeves, gathered waists, etc. - helps you understand how to build things from scratch later in your sewing journey.

@jennabethherman 7 месяцев назад

Her excitement for the Regency Spencer project was palpable. Love seeing people geek out on the things they love. 😊

@cheesycheddar555 Год назад

Can I just say: I am LIVING for Bernadette’s hair right now it’s giving 1950s heiress kinda ❤

@melsmith5833 Год назад

I usually sew only doll clothes but your explanations make it clear how altering a garment doesn't have to be terribly complicated. I shall keep these tips in mind and appreciate the advice!

@meshkol Год назад

Spooky season is always on the horizon. I do not care, the masses can fight me on this. Autumn is a brilliant season and Hallowe’en is excellent. And oh I am so very pleased you’ve done some mixed gender bits. I was going to start dinner but off to the craft and sewing room with me, I suppose, as I have some very old dress shirts I’ve haven’t wanted to throw away and now I have…many ideas. Excellent video as per usual!

@IonIsFalling7217 Год назад

Halloween is king!

@THandP_org Год назад

Samhain is my favorite time of the year. 😁

@AlexaFaie Год назад

Halloween starts on October 31st and ends on October 30th. 🤣

@Chibihugs Год назад

I am definitely gonna thrift me some waistcoats and put these useful tips to good use. Love a 1890s waistcoat!

@cinemaocd1752 Год назад

Oh man the flip from the ugly Chicoesque brocade blazer to 17th century doublet was freaking amazing.

@k49821 Год назад

Please make more of these! I love the ideas and how it makes historical dress feel much more accessible/tangible.

@heathernvisser Год назад

Thank you for calling out Denise's class! I've been a test knitter for her in the past and she is one of the most delightful humans I've ever interacted with online. She truly has infectious joy and deserves all the success in the world!

@undyingsaltedfish753 Год назад

I really like this kind of video! Guiding people through their personal historical dress journeys (whether it just be a halloween lark or a dip into the world or an honest effort to overhaul their closet) by using clothing pieces that they already have! Would love for this to become a series! But definitely not a regular one (as I know that you are very busy and wish you the best RnR during your break from RU-vid).

@AkiraChan24 Год назад

I'm so glad to see this, as I've recently been very into recycling/thrifting clothing lately - especially men's blazers, which I like to disassemble for the wool, since wool is so expensive and hard to find where I am. I've been wanting to make an 1890s women's waistcoat, so this first project was exactly what I needed.

@IreneFriederike Год назад

I love the idea of turning an outgrown but much-loved dress into a tudor-ish dress. Oh my gosh! The growing humans! The clothes that i have sewn for the growing humans in my life often have lots of extra in them (seam allowance, hem allowance) so that I can let them out or lengthen them quickly. Simply because it is too sad to see someone love something you've made for them and then outgrow it in a matter of weeks. Also: going through my grandmother's clothes and having to let my sister take most of them because I am a different size has resulted in me making my clothes in such a way that they can be taken in or let out relatively easily (again, extra fabric in the seam) by anyone who would like to inherit my clothes when I am old and living in my pyjamas and a fabulous robe all the time.

@brentgrolla8646 Год назад

Should I happen upon some crimes of opportunity that are actually too big for me, I will have to give some of these ideas a go. Thank you for the inspiration!

@Dfg697 Год назад

I saw a TikTok today that showed when Princess Diana married Prince Charles Camila showed up to their wedding wearing white. And then when Charles married Camilla recently the queen wore white to their wedding. This got me thinking there must be some pieces of historical clothing out there to make a video about and talk about why they turned heads or why they were unique. Love the videos and your attention to detail!

@cecilelebleu5984 Год назад

Couldn’t have found a better video to watch while sewing an empire waist into my favorite red dress, so it fits me better during pregnancy. It’s a temporary fix (rising the waistline and tucking in the excess fabric), but I still used basting stitches to try it on and backstitching for a strong seam: both methods I learned from Bernadette. I love this corner of the internet!

@PlanktonWhisperer Год назад

That smooth, leisurely yet _deliberate_ turn in her chair is absolutely everything.

@marjoleinvandillen1628 Год назад

Bernadette. Not only another lovely story. But giving others podium and your compliments sets the stage for a really thriving sewing community. Thank you for using your powers this way (I work in banking, that is a different vibe. So this healthy bit is soooo needed)

@lajoyous1568 Год назад

Such a great way to fuel creativity. I've been struggling for ideas to reconstruct a dress that fits poorly. Now I feel inspired. 😁

@alicevirtual5127 Год назад

Bernadette: provides precise and useful sugestions on making a better historical shape to the clothes. Me: fixates on the cute notebook tome on her table and ponders its construction

@wyncaletha5195 Год назад

This is exactly what I'm trying to do with my work wardrobe as a change from my previous corporate goth. I'm trying to make some of the tailored garments, but they take so long when you work full time! Thank you, Bernadette!

@kitdubhran2968 Год назад

I agree with this! Takes forever. I have a habit of taking my sewing to work and doing what hand sewing I can while on lunches or breaks because that’s time that I can put toward the garment without being exhausted right after work. Of course if it’s a really horrible day, it won’t get done. But it wouldn’t have gotten done after work anyway. Here’s to slowly increasing your wardrobe around your work schedule. 😂🎉

@cheekyb71 Год назад

corporate goth sounds like a whole vibe though! love that

@kitdubhran2968 Год назад

@@cheekyb71 corporate goth is an awesome vibe. My friend had something similar she called business goth.

@eliotatlas9713 Год назад

Literally watching this in January lol! What a great video for historybounders and anyone wanting to get a little more history in the silhouette of their clothes

@alaskacosplay Год назад

My aesthetic in terms of historical costume is around 1850s-60s but is usually rather large pieces of fabric bunched at my waist which can accommodate that reach about an inch above the floor with a deep hem and puffy sleeves that are up to my elbows and I pair it with a Swiss waist for a modern 1850s that could also fit well into historical fashion with the addition of a crinoline and an extra petticoat.

@SemplicementeSE Год назад

I know NOTHING about all of this, and still I am glued to these videos. 🤩 Hugs from Italy! 🙏🎉🌟

@Name-bm1to Год назад

And then there is my (mostly self-made or unusual worn) mixture of a wardrobe 1890-1910 meets 1930-1940, sometimes I even threw in some aspects of other eras as well @bernadette banner you are one reason I feel comfortable doing this marvelous Frankenstein thing- thanks a lot

@TheMysteryMustachio Год назад

I ADORE the cool aunt vibes Bernadette is giving in this video, I feel so encouraged

@alfredopasta218 Год назад

I could watch a whole video on just the honorable mentions because y'all are so talented. Now I feel like it's the countdown til Bernadette makes a cycling sweater

@MrChief101 Год назад

Yes, very nice, Bernadette, but I wish to speak to your sister. Dear Dani-- I see you're working overtime, trimming split seconds from within any scene and sliding the audio track around. Very slick and effective. Also, the zoom-in for emphasis. As Bernadette gesticulates, you isolate. Terrific results and I thank you. (PS, if you wore the same antler/elf costume as last year at NYCC, then I wish I'd yelled impetuously. Ah well...)

@trishamcmillan8171 Год назад

*Sees Bernadette Banner in my feed* *Drops everything and slams the play button* One must never be late to an appointment ❤

@nights_the_nightingale Год назад

I'm getting my senior photos done today and I'm going for a early 19th-century vampire feel so THANK YOU SO MUCH

@shachardl5360 Год назад

Ok this is a video that can be so helpful for those who want their outfit to have the "vintage feel" to them, with different levels of sewing and alterating skills. It's exactly what I was looking for! If there's a chance this will become a series one day, with more examples of modern garments turned into more historycal looking (by altering or just using the key elements to look for when buying/thrifting garments) I will be so happy!

@pattibealer Год назад

LOVE THIS!! Please do more of this! Plus I love the ending of blowing out the candle, you could make that a signature ending.

@margaritagerman Год назад

This was an inspired topic. One that could be repeated from time to time. The more I watch your channel, the more I long for elegant skirts and dresses.

@olivialuberda999 Год назад

I am LIVING for that green plaid 1870s suit at 26:10 . Absolutely gorgeous! 😍

@julithewizards1358 Год назад

Thank you for this video! For me, the most interesting information was that on "pirate shirts" the gathering is only done in the front. That surprises me because I thought its useful for arm movement and therefore more behind the shoulder.. i do have a linen shirt that is waiting for new, fuller sleeves so I will consider this!

@littlebluepearl Год назад

Thank you for these tips! That last section was so inspirational as well, what a transformation!

@maxime11041 Год назад

This is absolutely perfect Bernadette! Thank you!

@cherylhuot4436 Год назад

This was a wonderfully inspiring video! Great ideas! Would love to see more of this in the future

@rachelnelson6988 Год назад

This was marvelous! Thank you!! I also would love to see this become a series.

@gretchenpolzin8308 Год назад

Love your hair! And absolutely enjoy your videos! Thanks for posting :)

@ColorJoyLynnH Год назад

Such generous information. Thank you, Bernadette.

@misskelevra Год назад

This is the kind of content I'm here for! Thank you Bernadette ✂️

@Eyrenni Год назад

This was so fun. I'd love to see more of like this! Thank you for making this video and thank you to those who sent in photos.

@ladyairili Год назад

Thank you so much for all of the analysis in this video, you've definitely given me a lot to think about.

@christopherbarber9351 Год назад

I am always very impressed by your knowledge and the clear and clever way you present information!

@carolinepierson6776 Год назад

Fantastic. I love your attention to detail. You never end with me wanting more. Thank you.

@carolinnicolai615 Год назад

Very very helpful. It helped me a lot to understand the silhouettes of historical styles and look for those when I'm shopping.

@WhattheBeck Год назад

something about your outfit/hair/makeup today is so on point and it just all looks so nice together!

@aerolb Год назад

Lovely and informative video! Great to see what people are doing with thrifted clothes!

@rooalberti6084 Год назад

I love the advice, cant wait to use it. I also love your hair style, it suits your vibe and the vibe of the video well

@runeseaks Год назад

I love this video! Especially seeing some successful repurposing of modern clothing. 💜

@grutarg2938 Год назад

It was so cool to see some projects that viewers had worked on! I'd love to see more of those.

@sarahwatts7152 Год назад

I love this video concept! Plus it was awesome to see successful projects at the end, remakes out in the wild living their best lives

@bennydreamly Год назад

I love your channel! I found it in the depths of the RU-vid algorithm… you are so amazing!

@teutailyriana8118 Год назад

Great video! Love the gleeful little giggle at 12:04! So adorable! 😊💕

@violetcurran5086 Год назад

Dani forever blessing us with their editing

@RianShafer Год назад

This was a great video. I absolutely loved the finished projects at the end. Those jackets! Re-working a knit would be tricky because it tends to unravel but I'd give it a go too.

@4MaryJaneInsane Год назад

Loved especially the examples at the ending! they are so wonderful!!! and what a cool idea of a video :)

@mike0rr Год назад

I just started sewing again for the first time in about 8 years and I love your channel. Great stuff! Thanks for these

@tera_fish8875 Год назад

Wonderful video, love how excited she sounds when she describes the more ambitious versions of peoples projects :)

@afquan9211 Год назад

Thank you for a video than is both fun and informative. Your love of historical clothing and tailoring is so well communicated. It's wonderful to see everyday clothing made more special by people with creativity.

@madelinegrudens Год назад

Excellent !!! So interesting to hear your thought process on actual modern garments and how to repurpose them!!!

@kreiveroriginal Год назад

This was a wonderful video. I love when you go over the fashions and the tricks they used. I wasn't interested in any kind of fashion before I found your vids but I've gotten quite excited over it now. I hope you have a great October