Caroline Martin
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Building my Historical Sewing Room & Tour 🪡
In this video I create the historical sewing room of my dreams. Some of you may know that I recently moved (nj to va) and thus have had a major upgrade in my sewing space. I loved my old sewing room with a passion, however it was TINY tiny. Now I have room for my cutting table, a dedicated sewing desk, an editing desk (it's not fun moving a 50lb sewing machine every time I have to edit or work lol) and I even have my own fireplace!? Can't get much more cozy than that. I even have build-ins for all my dress history literature! like isn't that the American dream right there? I feel like I won the lottery with this set up. The majority of the furniture in my sewing room is reproduction English colonial furniture that was ultra popular up until the 1990s. Now all you see in furniture stores is that ugly ass grey washed/painted, faked distressed modern farmhouse ish and word signs that say "gather" and "our story" in that really swishy font I loathe. Anyway, I purchased everything from estate sales, auctions or ebay and no piece was more than $125.
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Making 1950s Jello Molds with REAL 1950s Jello! (SAVORY & sweet) | 20th c. Food History
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In this video I am veering in to the realm of food history and using real 1950s gelatine to create my very own gelatine salads/molds. These were an icon of the mid-20th century but are seldomly eaten today (especially savory gelatine salads). In this video I will be making two molds- a savory one and a sweet one. Will this 70 year old gelatine set? and if it sets will it taste any good? Subscri...
How F*scìsm Created Wedge Shoes | The History of Wedges
มุมมอง 3.7Kปีที่แล้ว
In this video I explore the connection between f*scíast Italy and the modern wedge shoe. From the ancient greeks to renaissance era Venice and Spain to 1930s Italy, the wedge/platform shoe has seen many iterations. Whether you love them or hate them there is no denying how easy it is to wear them. As our society gets less and less formal wedges have acquired staying power in many wardrobes. sub...
We Moved to Historic Virginia!
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
ahhh so we found our dream home! Our new home is a replica of the George Wythe house which is one of my favorite buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. This whole move has been really exciting so I wanted to share in our excitement. yes I need to find some new adverbs lol. dont forget to sub ig: carolineelizabethmartin
15 most common seam finishes in the 1950s (no serger, no zig zag) | mid 20th c. sewing
มุมมอง 6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
for my fellow historical sewists: this video discusses and demonstrates 15 common seam finishes used in the 1950s. Seam finishes really level up a garment. When I first began my historical sewing journey it was difficult to find primary sources on different seam finishes. I am using a sewing manual from 1954 as my main source of evidence along with input from a family member who was a dressmake...
Making Rose's Corset & Combinations from Titanic
มุมมอง 13K2 ปีที่แล้ว
So I am finally entering the realm of Edwardian corsetry. I am questing to make Rose's corset and undergarments in order to achieve the proper shape when I reconstruct some of her more formal dresses. I thought everyone and their mother on costube has created a victwardian corset but surprisingly I haven't see many Titanic era or late Edwardian corsets being made so hopefully this video is help...
corsets aren't as innocent as you might think
มุมมอง 5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
The historical costuming community is overwhelmingly pro-corset. While I love that we’ve gotten away from the discourse that corsets were torture devices only worn at the request of men, I believe it is important to explore the grey area that lies between pro-corset and anti-corset arguments. The beginnings of structural foundations like kirtles, bodies, stays, jumps and corsets, were born out ...
Making Midge's ICONIC Pink Coat 👛
มุมมอง 15K2 ปีที่แล้ว
The pink coat from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is probably one of the most iconic garments from the series. One of the most popular coats in the 1950s was the swing coat. A variation of the swing coat was the clutch coat which was a coat without closures. This is the type of coat I would classify Midge’s pink coat as. The reason fuller coats were so popular is because the silhouette of garments d...
MASSIVE HISTORICAL TRIM & FABRIC HAUL (silk & wool 160+ yds)
มุมมอง 2.6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Today I am sharing my truly massive historical trim and fabric haul which is mainly comprised of wool and silk. I usually do large shops like this twice a year, once in the beginning of autumn and once in the beginning of spring. I make 99% of my own clothing so I allocate my would be clothing budget to fabric and trim. Acquiring this historical trim was basically the highlight of my life, I ca...
Making my 1950s Autumnal Wardrobe 🍎
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In this video I construct my 1950s autumnal wardrobe and dive into the history surrounding 1950s autumnal clothing and the specific pieces I am making. Autumn is the arguably the best season, not too hot, not too cold (at least where I live). It is the perfect time of year to showcase our historical garments in all their glory. I hope you feel inspired to create your favorite time period's ward...
How to Create a Historical Sewing Room on a Budget
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Does your environment influence your mood and subsequently your motivation? Does your sewing room inspire you to keep at your historical sewing? Fear not my friend, I have your comprehensive guide to create your most perfect historically inspired space that will motivate you to do all of the projects. As historical costumers we spend a good chunk of our lives in our sewing rooms, let that space...
Making the Blue Dress from The Notebook
มุมมอง 9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I reconstruct the blue dress from The Notebook but make it using historical methods from the 1940s. ig: carolineelizabethmartin
The History of the Sewing Pattern Industry
มุมมอง 58K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Paper sewing patterns are one of the most valuable resources in dress history because they model what people actually wore as opposed to museum pieces which are generally special occasion pieces. Patterns also display the garment construction practices of time and help with historical accuracy when making reconstructions. Truly one of the great elemental inventions in the world’s history, paper...
Making Jackie Kennedy's Peach Dress
มุมมอง 15K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Who loves 20th century dress history and historical reconstructions? In this video I reconstruct Jacqueline Kennedy's a-line peach dress she wore on a 1962 diplomatic trip to Udaipur, India. Jackie's wardrobe on this trip was meant to reflect the vibrance of India, and her outfits do not disappoint. This dress was constructed using historical materials and methods. For the fabric I chose a peac...
Dress Historian Analyzes the Costumes in the Film Jackie
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Dress Historian Analyzes the Costumes in the Film Jackie
Making Midge’s Season Finale Black Dress 🍸
มุมมอง 10K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Making Midge’s Season Finale Black Dress 🍸
Making Rose's Swim Dress from Titanic
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Making Rose's Swim Dress from Titanic

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  • @cantwaittosea
    @cantwaittosea 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    While interesting info, the vid was hard to watch and to listen. The skittery clipping and monotone voice was not my cup of tea. Additionally, you missed Stretch & Sew a powerhouse in a dying industry.

  • @joygoncalves4917
    @joygoncalves4917 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great tutorial. Please recommend a stitch for knit seams - Not Serger. They itch me terribly. AND same for woven - Not serger - I sew blouses Only.

  • @terrigelbaum8066
    @terrigelbaum8066 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, your tension is a little off.

  • @terrigelbaum8066
    @terrigelbaum8066 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have that same sewing machine only in pink. Great machines.....so powerful, great stitch.

  • @Lisa-mw6te
    @Lisa-mw6te หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. New subscriber.

  • @kevinsscooteradventuresand1005
    @kevinsscooteradventuresand1005 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We also moved from NJ to Williamsburg VA. Not sure what town your in but I believe close to Williamsburg. We retired 3 yrs ago and moved here. Best decision of our life. Love your home. Love being able to walk down Colonial Williamsburg everyday and I still find something new that I never knew before.

  • @karmelicanke
    @karmelicanke หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please tell me about the iron you use. does it have a heating base on which to rest it?

  • @user-lo9wr3hv7f
    @user-lo9wr3hv7f หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous! Ur work is so beautifull! Please do more videous like this❤❤❤

  • @maggiemadethat
    @maggiemadethat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are those pattern sourcebooks from? Thanks!

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mom must have watched this! This is exactly how she taught me! However, I devised an easier flat fell seam! Now everyone does it that way!

  • @galaxytrio
    @galaxytrio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a nicely researched, produced and presented video.

  • @onemercilessming1342
    @onemercilessming1342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just an FYI after sewing since 1958, and having lessons in 4-H and Home Ec as well as watching my mother use her tailoring classes from Penn State's County Extension Program. When using loosely woven fabrics in creating self-fabric buttons, you should use your lining fabric under the boucle to keep the silver sheen from the buttons from showing through. If you're using contrast lining in your garment, but don't want the contrast lining under the fabric for the buttons, find a scrap of matching or neutral fabric lining in your stash to use instead. My mother taught us not to waste anything, so scraps from our clothing were saved for crafts and doll clothes. Smaller scraps were saved for Barbie clothes and bits used to teach us how to sew seams, make hand-sewn button holes, and, yes, cover buttons. Also: my mother reinforced the hems of gowns I wore in HS Choir concerts with horsehair braid. Under-lining and lining will do the trick, too, but I needed so many gowns for various concerts inmy high school years that horsehair braid (now polyester, of course) helped the gown to hang properly without the added expense of under-lining and lining.

  • @joanpellillo2981
    @joanpellillo2981 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool tour = thanks

  • @joanpellillo2981
    @joanpellillo2981 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wOW A REALLY GOOD DEAL!

  • @Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation
    @Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe I'm not American enough, but just seeing most Jell-o dishes makes me barf...

  • @jenniferbarlow4298
    @jenniferbarlow4298 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just picked up this pattern. I’m thinking of using a a. Quilted top for the outside and a silky fabric for the inside so the batting does not show. You inspired me. Thank you

  • @aema5124
    @aema5124 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop blinking so much!

    • @CarolineElizabethMartin
      @CarolineElizabethMartin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha i know i watched the footage back and was like damn i have really dry eyes or i was super nervous

  • @Plektrud
    @Plektrud 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful sewing.

  • @saritshull3909
    @saritshull3909 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here's a tip I've learnt in between when I first watched this video when it came out and now. When working with Boucle, the couture method of stabilising it is to flatline it to silk organza. Chanel basically quilts them together. You tack them first and then mark you pattern on the silk and then cut out.

  • @jelsner5077
    @jelsner5077 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Adorable! I was straining to see what shoes you paired with it.

  • @user-bt7or1wz8d
    @user-bt7or1wz8d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Очень красиво получилось. Благодарю Вас что делитесь своим творчеством. ❤❤❤

  • @Lonelyone1111
    @Lonelyone1111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SWEATERS WERE A BIG THING IN TJOSE DAYS SWEATER CLIPS

  • @user-vw2dw3vl5g
    @user-vw2dw3vl5g 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just wondering why you are using white thread? Anyway, I have an old Morse and love mine!

  • @brickchains1
    @brickchains1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    white people that want to pretend its slavery times always makes me wonder wsup

  • @susansusan3793
    @susansusan3793 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful space! Love all the details!

  • @mariaguadalupecabreratosca982
    @mariaguadalupecabreratosca982 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola Caroline, donde consigues los trazos de los vestidos confeccionas. Muchas felicidades, me encantan tus videos, saludos.

  • @sandramadaris7814
    @sandramadaris7814 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber here. I enjoyed the whole show! Jealius of your pattern & catalog stashes. The fabrics you chose were just beautiful! Wonderful time watching, thanks!

  • @MYJ61
    @MYJ61 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So that no one jumps on you, Wythe is pronounced “With”, Short I. Welcome to the Old Dominion. Gorgeous home. Congratulations! You may also want to visit the Colonial Plantations on Rt 5 just between Richmond and Williamsburg.

  • @hakunamatata.2.146
    @hakunamatata.2.146 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This dress is beautiful, it looks like an angelic dress, it was one of my favorites in the movie, thank you so much for recreating it ❤❤

  • @kindnessmatters5215
    @kindnessmatters5215 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The recent new patterns I have purchased have HORRIBLE instructions. If I didn’t already know how to sew, I wouldn’t have understood how to construct the garment.

  • @fructifer4502
    @fructifer4502 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful work! I appreciate you criticizing the fast fashion industry and praising historical craftsmanship, but it is a bit weird that there was also no balanced criticism of 1950's fashion (e.g. the romanticization of girls being taught sewing in school while glossing over the societal implications of this)

    • @CarolineElizabethMartin
      @CarolineElizabethMartin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really appreciate your input. So I don't think sewing classes themselves were bad, it's the way they were implemented that was sexist by have only women participate. I guess I assume that most people recognize that the 1950s were very much sexist, racist, all the ists basically. My intention is not to romanticize, but to look to the past for the positive and interesting things we lost like more sustainable methods.

  • @toniwilson3827
    @toniwilson3827 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ❤ sewing

  • @toniwilson3827
    @toniwilson3827 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not me , i'm gonna be sewing till the day i die , especially if holes gets in my clothes

  • @kikidevine694
    @kikidevine694 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Madame X epitomizes the way the LBD could be positively scandalous

  • @courtneyfaust3714
    @courtneyfaust3714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just found you and now it looks like you’re gone! So sad. I love the content so far. If that baby lets you, come back to the ‘tube!

  • @carriescostumescrochet
    @carriescostumescrochet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I received the TV corset pattern for Christmas. It was nice to see this come together and is giving me motivation to sew.

  • @sharonprince6364
    @sharonprince6364 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What style of Morse machine is that u r using ? Great suit, but I loved the 2 skirts !!!!

  • @kathleenh3975
    @kathleenh3975 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

  • @mikailakaiser2201
    @mikailakaiser2201 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you raise the waist in the mockup to make sure it worked or just went straight to the green fabric? Also did you change the bust at all in the mockup or did the pattern end up fitting well afterall?

  • @shhhhquitethyme
    @shhhhquitethyme 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I adore sewing but seldom need anything so I volunteered to help the local high school with their plays. I enlist the students to help and be assistant costumers. I have taught some basic sewing, embellishments and machine sewing. One of the kids came back from break saying she got her 1st machine for Christmas. I am thrilled

  • @kapamaroyGR
    @kapamaroyGR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you able to sit with that 15inch busk you used? I have the same issue, where I'm about to choose a busk size and I'm not sure. Using the pattern marks I get a 12-13 inch busk.

    • @kikidevine694
      @kikidevine694 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, you just have to learn how 😂

  • @alyssagaynor2402
    @alyssagaynor2402 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so fun! How does one get started in this? I have a love for vintage clothing and would love to learn to make my own wardrobe.

  • @OtterFast21
    @OtterFast21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is video is extremely helpful, wow. I'm in awe of how you presented so much useful information so concisely. Thank you so so much

  • @thomastown7600
    @thomastown7600 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been looking for a pattern for the yellow dress Mrs. Kennedy wore to the Champs-Elysses. I think this would have to be done either without a pattern, or modiify one of the old Simplicity design, no?

  • @lesleymattinson2446
    @lesleymattinson2446 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're work is Beautiful! I love what you did with the lace placements and "All Hand Stitched!". Brilliant work... You have inspired me to have a go at draping underwear. Love your finished work and construction information. 🙏🤗💃💖 Thank you. X

  • @Wheelman1966
    @Wheelman1966 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video.. Very well researched and executed. I'm amazed it doesn't have more views.

  • @nancyl1152
    @nancyl1152 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    George Wythe House - Pronounced " WITH " !

  • @DeeFah
    @DeeFah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it all ❤❤ the draw full of threads 😍😍😍

  • @sandym7952
    @sandym7952 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. Interesting history being soaked up by my brain as i enjoy watching you sew. Could someone please tell me the beat way to hem a full/circle skirt without a dressmaking form? I cant get it even.