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Go to a party and sweep the floor at the same time. 19th Century multi-tasking.

I am reminded of the conversation that Mammy and Scarlett have in the book version of Gone With the Wind when Scarlett asks Mammy to biy her rouge saying that her Grandmother Robillard wore it and Mammy says that she yes, and she also wore just wore one petticoat and wrung it out in water to show the shape of her legs----but times was scandalous back then. Scarlett's grandmother would have been have been coming up in the Regency Era.

I love the 1818 dresses. I love the regency. Those high necklines with skirts that starts from the top gives me a sense of delicacy, femininity and simplicity. Then little by little everything is going crazy hehehehe

Saving this for once my hair is long enough again

I tried it straight away and WOW! 1. Works even for my thin hair (long though, same length as yours.) Sure, my bun is tiny, smaller than my small fist, but it works. 2. Took max 5min even at first try. Sure, I make the braid bun that fast, but I'm not generally good at making things with my hair. The knot makes all the difference! (Even gives it some height in my case.) 3. Feels almost weightless, my neck thanks you! My previous go-to, making a braid into a bun at the nape, is something I can't wear when tired - I get too sensitive to it. 4. For the first time ever, I managed to do something useful with the U-pins. Didn't use one single bobby pin. Now I just have to get used to the flyaways, which are plenty. And maybe make myself a hood for outdoors.

Watching Ann with an E and I got inspired with their costumes

I’m aware this was one year ago but,I’m old enough to have had to use a belt and pads. And if there was no money for pads I had to use rags. It was disgusting. We were poor so making do was just the norm. My daughters always had the items they needed. 3 daughters meant we bought in bulk😊

This is very compelling, watching how they grew one cup in less than a month was admittedly surprising, I went with what I commented about Mika Klopsworth, although confess it took a full 6 weeks to become 2 cups bigger. Took a bit longer yes, bur googling what she posted, definitely they’re fuller and firmer than I expected!

Impressive information, watching how they grew one cup in less than a month was admittedly surprising, I went with what I commented about Mika Klopsworth, although confess it took a full 6 weeks to become 2 cups bigger. Took a bit longer yes, bur googling what she posted, definitely they’re fuller and firmer than I expected!

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I love listening to your history of the fashions. (Bigass stitch..laughed myself silly on those!😂). Lovely bonnet!

Estoy emocionada. Puedo escuchar tus dos ultimos videos en español!!! Muchas gracias, no sé si has activado la opcion de traduccion de voz automatica, pero me has hecho el regalo del año. Entiendo tus explicaciones sin problemas❤❤❤

Very thorough instructions. 🎉

What a lovely bonnet! I adore making them and wearing them almost as much as the gowns. Thank yo for the pattern and tutorial 💕

Such a lovely hat! Makes me want to watch Cranford again

Crinoline, as in true crinoline goes up in flames quicker than regular cotton due to the way it’s treated. That being said, most women didn’t actually wear crinolines. They wore cages. Also, although there are quite a few newspaper articles about fire accidents, and obviously if you have poor spatial awareness you’re risk goes up with bigger skirts, it was still sensationalized. Also, lots of newspapers don’t report on every day events. Everyday events usually don’t sell newspapers.

Thank you for your wonderful work and thorough explanations. I am still trying to understand why people living in the most uncomfortable times wore the most uncomfortable clothes. It looks like the upper class was preparing for the mascarade every 365 days of the year. 😁😁I think the person who invented comfortable, sporty clothes that are gender indifferent should be given an award.

You were able to put everything on by yourself? Does this kind of corset give as much lengthening of the back, accentuation on the curves and bust support as corsets that required a maid or partner to assist the person wearing it to put it on?

i lovvvvve the middle class lady's dress!! the nice olivey green with the simple cut of the gown is really good. too bad the dip at the bottom front is covered by the apron; i enjoyed that part. lol, if i ever did an 18th cen look i'd be scandalous: no hair covering, no apron?? :O 10/10 would wear!!

FYI: It’s CORset, not corSET.

so many pieces . so many ties or ribbons or straps most of them at the waist

I like the middle outfit. It’s actually my favourite of the three ❤️💖🌸

Where is your sweater from? And if you made it, is there a pattern? I don't know what that style is called with the color block near the neckline. Love it!

Spectacular!!! Please Maria, make some more 1930s, it looks stunning on you!!

Love the video. Very informative. 😊

but I've seen antique newspaper articles and references of kids and even whole families who died back then in green rooms .. fireplaces heating the nearby wallpaper and putting particles in the air ( maybe it had been damp in the house before the fire was started .. who knows )

Since I read historical manhwa in webtoon, I started to learn about British history, including about the social classes. Then I found your video, it helps me a lot! Anyway, I love your explanation, thank you🤍

Cheer~~~a stiffened or hooped petticoat worn to make a long skirt stand out.(beautiful)😊

Parece los sombreros que hacía mi abuela materna, la señora hasta se parece a ella vestida así, aunque ella ya usó los ve todos un poco más cortos.

Move over lead paint! Arsenic wallpaper is the new (old) trend! As fun and beautiful as radium tipped watch hand dials! Not deadly to the end user, just those pesky under paid people handling it in the factory. On the subject of arsenic wallpaper and not doing well with water I wonder how well they did for scrubbing the wallpaper as it got suet covered from fire place and candle smoke.. and let’s not forget the gentlemen of the house having a smoke as well. edited to correct element, thank you sewthroughtime

Just wanted to say thank you for pointing out the biggest risk of toxins in clothing and household items really was borne by the people who worked on the manufacturing side of things! I feel like sometimes that gets lost when myth-busting because the focus is so often placed squarely on the risk to the consumer.

Love your videos. I'm an amateur "historian." It's a hobby with me.

love your videos!!

At one time in my life, I had a HUGE hat collection! I had a beautiful 1920s Cloche Hat. It was a Bright Green in color. Every time I wore it, I got a headache. If I perspired a little, I would have a trace of the green on my forehead... So I stopped wearing it. I finally asked a friend who was an old Milliner, why I had a headache after wearing it? That's when he explained to me about the green dyes that were used in fabrics and hats! 😮 I now watch out for antique hats and clothing that are green in color... Great Vid.. 😊

I always love your videos - I also enjoy reading about the practical history behind fashion design as it applies to everyday life - I think one point that you really presented well is that people in the past weren’t stupid - they had common sense just like ordinary people do today - 💖

That’s so pretty… Can you do a video on selecting vintage clothing: how to know your size/where to source

I love wearing knitted skirts in winter and I didnt know ladies used to wear these as inner petticoat over their actual skirts (so many skirts!!)! No wonder why they were able to stay super toasty under their skirts!

Omg you would have to prepare for your cycle weeks ahead 😮😢

Beautiful colours!

subbed from youtube search recommend by finding your video using the search term "history of heels"! <3

I do not want to go back to the Middle Ages at all I am a woman, but I don't like skirts at all🤦‍♀️🙏 Your video is very beautiful, don't be tired❤👏

WOW this was so informative and everything you said makes so much sense. It all makes sense why people wore things the way they did in the past. In modern clothing wearing practices, we skipped many and we arent really caring and wearing the clothing the way we should be. Thank you so much. I learned a lot and this is super helpful life knowledge.

very informative

so pretty! so floofy!

Interesting question

Выглядит очень просто, но так красиво, сочетание цветов восторг

So very useful! What fabric(s) did you use? You only corded the gussets? No where else? Where do you start the gussets...with the point at the root or below, and are squared off gussets (rather than points) useful for those of us with a big difference between underbust and bust measurements? Thanks for this video 🙂

I’ve gotten into slow fashion and I want to nalbind hiking socks that will last me 5 years or more.

Its like an old timey spiderman dress! I love it! Its really gorgeous 😍💖

I love the French twist too