I particularly love when Bernadette is describing her process in voiceover and says something is “felled down neatly.” I look forward to the day when something is felled down with wild abandon.
That just sounds fun! I would so love to be a part of felling something with wild abandon, as long as we were talking about fiber arts and not woodlot clearings or some such.
I wish I could acquire her Buddhist type way of "sitting" HER PATIENCE AND DILIGENCE. My late gran and her mother did hand sewing like Bernadette's precise as a sewing machine and when I watched my gran it gave me so much delight and calmed me, I was hyper and my home life was hell, only child with 2 of the most destructive people, should never have been parents...sorry for spoiling the mood. I have always loved vintage and costume dressing and coming here or to Cathy Hay and Morgan Donner And Rachel Maksy, her friends helps me with depression etc and there is always something interesting at times hilarious etc. Namaste Z
I was looking for this comment! This sentence called out my laziness, I want to sew, I'm just too afraid to begin, so I'm shamefully here for the pretty pictures aha
Same! I was going to send her a DM on Instagram raving about them and I finally looked back at the description "with Bernadette Banner" or something like that and felt deeply embarrassed. Luckily, this occurred before I sent the message.
I do believe Bernadette's sibling made them for her! They are beynd adorable (though I'm fairly certain at least one of the images is of Cesario, Bernadette's guinea pig)!
"It gives me permission to just binge stuff online whilst my fidget fingers are doing something" Me, knitting while watching this video: Hey that's me!!
After months of deep depression, you’ve inspired me to create again. Thank you so much. I forgot what it felt like to actually want to do anything anymore.
I love that we have this really serene soundtrack to go along with all the lovely shots of Bernadette hand sewing pieces together in neat little perfect stitches. And then sometimes I image she's loudly singing to songs like 'walking on sunshine' between pretty shots, and just dancing around the apartment.
I was over the moon with excitement when I learned that the shoes are made in Portugal! I come from the area where most shoe manufacturers are located, and I know that they are made in good quality and, more importantly, with good conditions for the workers. ❤️
OMG! Do you know if they send them all to American Duchess in the US and then to their customers or if the shoes go straight from the manufacturer to the client? This could save all those clients based in Europe a lot of carbon emissions of unnecessary travel.
And traditional sizes..whole and half.. However if made in Europe I would prefer EU sizes! 38..38.5..39 etc.. Now I have no idea what size is 9..in Asia 9 is totally different from UK and more so from US sizes
ladhernaTG la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/ They list the sizes in our familiar European sizes as well as US sizes. And of course, ordering from La Rose Passementarie means that the shoes don’t need to be shipped twice across the Atlantic.
Dana la Donna You can get them from La Rose Passementarie, where they list the shoes in European sizes as well as US sizes: la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/
As a person who has never really learnt to walk in heels, I'm actually wondering if I would have a much easier job in a heel like this. My only concern is I have modern clothing, but I believe a sensible black ankleshoe/boot should go with anything, should it not?
"Not solely because I prefer to take eight times longer to complete a simple task" As someone who always makes things difficult for myself...I felt that.
Me: Hasn't done an involved sewing project in years, and is very out of practice and should start with something simple. Also Me: Well, time to make a cape.
I'm fully hearing but I am so grateful for the attention to details in the captions, because my brain lags like a 2009 dell laptop and I often have to have a glance at the captions to catch a little snippet of what's going on in the audio. I used to try to give back to the community and caption videos in my (admittedly very small amounts of) free time, but youtube took out the community captions option, which was really awful of them to do. So, knowing how hard it is to caption things, and with a deep personal appreciation for how well these ones are pulled off, thank you to the captions wizard! (you absolute legend)
She always plays nice music in her videos. They work so nice with the subject. Bernadette is a thinker and she cares to put out quality in whatever she does.
"Most of you are here for the pretty pictures anyway..." Excuse you. I am here because I am *obsessed* with your sewing skills and imaging myself with those skills, making my own wardrobe. Thank you very much and good day.
Fabulous clothes and shoes aside, you can really tell how much thought goes into the cinematography and how much it's improved. Don't think we don't notice these things, it just makes the videos even more fun to watch.
I love watching TH-camrs change their editing and cinematography because it really shows how much effort and care they put into their work!! mad respect
I can’t be the only one just admiring how gentle and absolutely perfect Bernadette is 🥺 she’s so gentle with everything she does and her attitude and asthetic is amazing and I wanna be her friend so bad ;-;
Tonight, I was watching a re-run of Murdoch Mysteries; one of the first things that caught my eye was a crisp black and white version of your BERNADETTE SHOE , elegantly worn by our talented Canadian Comedic Actress: Geri Hall (born in Oakville, Ontario), playing the part of a "femme fatale" on a Trans Atlantic Crossing -- DRAMA. Part of the enjoyment of watching "Murdoch Mysteries" for so many years, and also the "Frankie Drake Mysteries", has been the excellent recreations of the Costumes of the period. I have donated several pieces of actual 1890's -- 1903 clothing to the Royal Ontario Museum, and can attest to the fine workmanship, of the clothing from this special era. 🍁
Me: most likely seen in leggings and pyjamas, owns no historical clothing Also me: considering spending almost an entire week's pay cheque on shoes ($273 New Zealand dollars exl taxes and shipping)
Since shipping from the US somehow tends to be ludicrously expensive, it may be worth looking into whether their European retailer gives you a better shipping rate: la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/
And pay her handsomely and give her all the time she needs for research and design. And then we make that a normal occurence for all historical movies.
Who could say no to that? And also, only get actors who would continue to wear the clothes after the film, to prevent waisting resources and workmanship!
My wish list: CDs of Bernadette’s beautiful background music she uses...while running the machine.. Honestly, it’s so peaceful to hear a sewing machine running with soft music playing. But to listen to a vintage manual machine is heaven to me. I just play these videos over and over again. You are such a pleasure in your simplicity Bernadette.
I just got a hundred year old singer with foot-pedal and immediately put the electric machine in the attic. It sews so much better it's not even funny. It's gorgeous and unbreakable, maybe you'll like it, too! Edit: it was cheap as well, I'm over the moon!
Dear Bernadette, I've noticed lately that with the black garments and summer sun you've been having difficulty with exposure resulting in a lot of backlighting... have you tried using a photography reflector/big white foamboard to bounce the window light and fill in the front? Alternatively getting some semisheer fabric to put in front of the windows to diffuse and soften the window daylight might help.
@@MamaMOB that's not very aesthetically pleasing. Two or more sources of light makes it look much nicer. Reflecting natural light would look better here, as it's just bouncing around the natural light.
Shoes with those beautifully shaped heels had another day in the sun. In the mid 1950's, Capezio came out with ladies dress shoes with them. I loved 'em! Comfortable, stylish, and something besides the very high heeled pumps so popular back then. My grandmother would have loved American Duchess shoes! Shoes in the later part of the 19th Century were not made for left and right feet. Both shoes were the same and your feet either adapted or else. Her feet showed the "adapting" for the rest of her life. As to pockets in skirts: I thought I was the only one who insisted a skirt/dress needed pockets. Nice to know I'm not the only one.
The fact that Bernadette does almost all of her work by hand has inspired me to be able to sew. I have a crippling fear of needles to the point where I can’t even use a sewing machine so I always felt like sewing wasn’t something I can do, but if Bernadette can make incredible garments without using a sewing machine then there’s hope after all
Yeah you can do it! It takes longer (maybe don't try to make curtains lol) but it can be very meditative, especially if you're working with stiffer/more solid fabrics like this woven wool and taffeta.
If you use a thimble and start slow to get used to not accidentally poking your fingers you should be fine. Sewing needles are nowhere near as sharp as medical needles so if it wouldn't trigger you to much you could maybe touch the tip of the needle to show yourself that it isn't as bad.
Start with something simple, like one of those embroidery kits, so you can get used to using a needle. I found that pillows are the easiest project to make as it's literally sewing 3.75 straight sides (right sides together) flipping it inside out, stuffing the pillow and then sewing the last 1/4 edge.
"vaguely magical piano music" "continueing vaguely musical music" I think Bernadette must write her own closed capioning or else there is another magical being who has that same wonderful sense of humor.
Seriously… your hand top stitching is so lovely. Why would anyone machine top stitch when they can hand sew with this type of precision. This is just stunning.
I just pre-ordered the shoes!!! The Cognac/black Bernadette - My hubby is gifting these to me for our upcoming Anniversary - I am finally going to own a pair of American Duchess (And the design is perfect for my favorite era)
You just helped me justify buying these shoes by talking about the heel placement and how comfortable they are. I have terrible back problems and have no reason to waste money on heel I can’t wear but now I can justify these shoes.
me, two days ago: oh i really want to make a cape... wish bernadette had a cape video, the best i can find is the sherlock coat thing... bernadette: here's the video! here's the free pattern! also you get to watch me gush over shoes! me: 🥳🤗😍
I love the shoes, but living in the UK, and having rather the largest feet imaginable, I need to resist the urge for them. Bernadette, they are perfection, though, and worthy to bear your name. That cloak! I pinned it to my pinterest board a long while ago, and have recently been wondering how I can make it. I have even purchased a quantity of brown wool, and a pale mink silk, with intentions of making said cloak, but without any clue how to begin. Now, here you come to save my day, with not only a link, but a full video to help me on my way. Thank you so much, dear Bernadette, for continuing to inspire us all
@@missvioletnightchild2515 oh no! But they don't have any in my size at the moment. I think I might just buy gift certificates for AD until I can pay for a pair. It won't feel so expensive that way!
If Rags&Jags don't have them in your size, and we're friendly collagues don't worry 😉, you can pre-order them in any size and 4 different colors at www.la-rose-passementarie.com/taal/en/
Those shoes are to die for! Alas, my need for winter shoes was greater than my need to temperate season pretties, as two pairs of my much loved boots may now be beyond the magic of my favourite cobbler.
These shoes came out at the exact time that I was seriously considering buying some American Duchess shoes and now I can clearly see which pair is at the top of my list. They are so stunning!
So my mom bought these shoes earlier in the year, and I was looking to make her something to go with them for her upcoming birthday. Then I stumble across this video! How perfect
Lol at the voice change when you say "Experienced Cape Wearer". I do desperately want a pair of Londoners, but maybe a Bernadette should make it's way into the wardrobe of my already extensive shoe collection. I should also actually get around to making my own cape seeing as how I've already patterned it up and resized it to me.
There's so much to be said for a well-made shoe, especially when it fits like a glove, is practical, and repairable. My own 1000 milers are as close to the original from the 1910's without being coutoure, using the same tanning process/recipe (from Horween in Chicago woot!) from 1893. I never really appreciated the history of it until watching your channel. Your content (and branding!) is amazing
I would love a whole and lengthy ASMR video of sewing sounds to fall asleep to every night. The sound of the steady stitching on an antique sewing machine, the 'snip' sound of the scissors on the cutting table, tinkling pins...my eyelids are heavy just thinking about it! The shoes are amazing!!
Did anyone else see how color coordinated everyone's outfits were in the first 4-ish minutes? IDK if any of that was planned, but I adored all of the red and black ensembles everyone was in lol. Also, all hail the Cape Cult🧛
I just adore this so much! I must also add that while sewing 100 masks for our friends wedding I had your videos on auto play and felt like I had a sewing buddy. It was dark and gloomy here for many of the days and that just felt so perfect with your aesthetic and music choices. Thank you 😊
Favorite things from this episode: A) therapeutic sewing scenes, B) AD named the shoe for Bernadette, C) Abby made an appearance! D) the whole finished ensemble!!!!
My mother was a talented seamstress. She could sew the tiniest most precise stitches even though her hands seemed to be flying. As a child, I thought her hands were magical. Thank you, Bernadette Banner for posting your videos; it's like watching my mother's hands once again.
How wonderful!! The shoe design is utterly gorgeous and worthy of your name. Absolutely will be putting in a pre-order. The cape is perfection. Practical, but also with a beautifully feminine detail in the pleated wrapping. *vaguely magical piano music* *plucky woodland fairy music* Your closed captioning is on point, as per usual.
I think it would just be so fun to find Bernadette crafting a dress inspired by the character Midna one day because, like her, she is a dark-themed magical QUEEN.
Cape meant to keep you warm outside while all your petticoats and stockings are keeping your legs warm. And while floor areas made need the stockings and petticoats on the bottom to stay on inside - the cape comes off inside.
I saw this video and my first thought was "wow a one part historical recreation? but the design looks so complicated??" and after watching the video you were obviously able to do it in one part because someone else had already done the hours of research and drafting and trial and error and then made that knowledge available to others. It got me thinking about how valuable you and other historians, fashion or otherwise, really are. While theoretically all the information is out there and theoretically every individual can do their own research there is so much to learn it just isn't feasible. I just wanted to thank you for making all of this knowledge that you have spent years amassing accessible to the rest of us in any small way. You are doing the world an incredible service and I for one am very grateful. I'm sorry for rambling I bet you wont even read this but I needed to say it
Thanks to you being your inspiring self I finished my first mockup ever a few days ago. It is made from an old bedsheet, is bulky in the weirdest areas and the print is horrible. Still, I absolutely love it and intend to wear it when no one is around to see me. Thank you so much for providing motivation and inspiration for everyone who is interested in sewing. You are amazing! Greetings from Germany 😊❤️
Me: I've never worn a cape, been particularly interested in capes. They look cool, but not for me. *Sees Bernadette making this gorgeous cape* Me: I want that cape. One day I will make that cape.
I wore a lovely ankle-length cape throughout college. I'd made it for cold days at the renfaire, then my actual coat died and I was a poor college student... so cape it was! It was so warm, and every single day felt like I was going to Hogwarts.
Don't be ashamed of your hand stitching. I find it mesmerising and would happily watch you hand stitch your way through the centuries. You have mastered neat stitches and I am endlessly envious.
I'm gonna need to bump up my plans to embroider fabric for a take on the AD cape; that shape is just glorious, and capes are such good canvases for embroidery.
My favourite scenes in your videos are you chalking, pinning and cutting the material. I don't know if ANYBODY else ever saw them because I've never actually met anybody that has, but when I was young, one of my favourite movies was from the Beatrix Potter series - The Tailor of Gloucester. I used to watch it over and over, and the way they animated the cloths and him cutting bits and pieces away has stuck with me for years and years. Bernadette's videos transport me back to being 6 years old watching the movie on VHS for the 3rd time in an afternoon because I just loved the story. I don't think content ever gets more wholesome than this channel. Love the cape too! ❤️
Saw the cape pattern a while back, and thought, "Yep, I gotta make that", then saw the Londoneer shoes, and "Yep, I gotta wear that too"... and oh my god you are my aesthetic and inspiration
Thank you so much for always having nice captions! It means a lot to me because sometimes it's difficult for me to catch what people are saying without subtitles and whenever I watch these videos I feel such a massive sense of relief. And they're so charming and entertaining! They add so much to the whole experience.
When AD came out with the cape pattern, I was firstly hugely disappointed, of myself obviously, because I have the image of the wrap cape saved for yeeeeeeeears, so I was angry, that I did not manage it before suddenly everybody is doing it. :) And the copper/gold black combo is my most favourite so far.. So lets see if I will be ready for this year's winter.
I've ordered a pair of the Bernadette shoe in the black and cognac and I can't stinkin' wait to wear them! I'm so happy that I've found your channel and other historical/vintage fashion TH-camrs. For some reason it never occurred to me that there would be vintage and antique fashion sewing channels on such a modern site and that I was just a weirdo for wanting to sew all of these clothes. Now that you and other TH-camrs have reawakened my sewing spirit, I have started a sewing journey to make my entire closet vintage and historical fashion based. This passed summer I made 2 dresses and a blouse from the 1950s, I would have gotten many more pieces done this summer during quarantine but I am a teacher and was LITERALLY NEVER left alone the entire summer by my superiors demanding I do hundreds of zoom meetings and professional developments in case my job changed this year (it did not and never would have, my school board is literally stupid) just to find that nothing they claimed they set up for this school year to all fail miserably in the first few weeks back. I plan to start learning how to draft since I'm fairly mathematically inclined and should have at least a good go of it. Thanks for all of the cool stuff you do.
the beauty, the aesthetic, the perfectly coordinated cape and shoes, I'm speechless. now I need to save up every penny to buy them, Bernadette and AD team you chose darn well. ❤️
I've found SOME high quality "merino" wools, I can wear; provided it's not touching my skin. My eyes & nose don't flare up the way cashmere does. One caveat, this seems to only be the case with high end, designer or bridge labels $$$+
I particularly love when Bernadette is describing her process in voiceover and says something is “felled down neatly.” I look forward to the day when something is felled down with wild abandon.
Anon
That just sounds fun! I would so love to be a part of felling something with wild abandon, as long as we were talking about fiber arts and not woodlot clearings or some such.
I now do too. Thank you.
In my head I see her doing it exactly the same way but she’s laughing maniacally.
@@MamaMOB I think that would be a video to get many replays - Ms. Banner, laughing maniacally while doing something involving a needle and thread.
I wish I could acquire her Buddhist type way of "sitting" HER PATIENCE AND DILIGENCE. My late gran and her mother did hand sewing like Bernadette's precise as a sewing machine and when I watched my gran it gave me so much delight and calmed me, I was hyper and my home life was hell, only child with 2 of the most destructive people, should never have been parents...sorry for spoiling the mood. I have always loved vintage and costume dressing and coming here or to Cathy Hay and Morgan Donner And Rachel Maksy, her friends helps me with depression etc and there is always something interesting at times hilarious etc. Namaste Z
"But the majority of you are here for the pretty pictures"
I've been called out, exposed, and revealed
And floof.
And the sewing machine ASMR.
Tbh same 😂
But I am also here for the extended cut where she explains everything in excruciating detail!
I was looking for this comment!
This sentence called out my laziness, I want to sew, I'm just too afraid to begin, so I'm shamefully here for the pretty pictures aha
"As an experienced cape wearer" sometimes I am brutally reminded that bernadette is actually as young as she looks and has the humour to match it
I saw those shoes in the preorder and thought “Bernadette would wear those.” It took me an embarrassingly long time to notice the name.
The exact thing happened to me-
Lol
Me toooo hahaha I felt really dumb for a while.
I saw their Instagram post and said “oh! They’re called Bernadettes! I wonder if Bernadette banner knows this!”. And then I realized 😂
Same! I was going to send her a DM on Instagram raving about them and I finally looked back at the description "with Bernadette Banner" or something like that and felt deeply embarrassed. Luckily, this occurred before I sent the message.
This is how “merch” should be done
Amen to that
Pure class:)
I asked my fiancée if I could justify buying these shoes and they said I could get married in them. Mission accomplished.
I did something like that with a pair irregular choice shoes
You are sneaky smart❤️
The best kind of smart
I now have a plan to justify buying these shoes...
i just bought they and I don't have a way to justified
@@I_AM_HYDRAA as long as you use it consistently i don't think there should be a problem
I'm not saying I picked the blue colorway for that reason, just that it may have crossed my mind...
"I prefer to take 8 times longer to complete a simple task" listen, you did not have to come for me like that, Miss Banner.
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I feel Seen
Everyone: talking about the shoes and the cape.
Me: can't look away from the guinea pigs in historical clothing.
I do believe Bernadette's sibling made them for her! They are beynd adorable (though I'm fairly certain at least one of the images is of Cesario, Bernadette's guinea pig)!
There’s a video of Cesario’s portrait being painted and stuff. :)
th-cam.com/video/uXe41FiND7o/w-d-xo.html Bernadette's sibling who is the painter/artist.
I love those too lol
Aren’t... aren’t they guinea pigs?
FYI those of us who don't sew aren't only there for the the pretty pictures, but also the soothing voiceover.
Hey don’t call me out 😂
*"I am really really excited for Bernadette; as a shoe and as a person".* That is a whole mood right there! 😂🤣👢
Why did the price go up so much?
@@charlottesmith4850 because people are buying it more and more.
@@charlottesmith4850 if less people were buying the price would go down
Aren't we all just really excited for
Bernadette, both as a shoe and a person? Yes, yes we are.
yes
Indeed 😏
Fun fact: They still carry The Bernadette! In many different colors! A testament to how well this collaboration went. :)
When one person is both Sherlock AND Moriarty...
Could this be the beginning of a full Lady Moriarty villainess outfit?! Be still my beating heart!
Lyre Paradox I don't think Bernadette would step on Cathy Hay's toes like that. 😁
@@lyreparadox Oh my gosh YES
“The New Adventures of Euros Holmes”
I lost it at :ransom call voice distortion Bernadette: "Experienced Cape Wearer"
"It gives me permission to just binge stuff online whilst my fidget fingers are doing something"
Me, knitting while watching this video: Hey that's me!!
Me, while doing embroidery: *gasp* my people!
"Whilst" why do I just love that word?
literally me watching this while hand stitching a buttonhole lol
I do that but with cross stitching
Me tooo! Hello my people!
Cesario in historical costume is so perfect for her desk
It was painted by her sibling! There's a video of it up on their channel (Dani Banner)!
I like how she has sensible titles. Actually like, a title, rather than "I MADE AN EDWARDIAN CAPE, I GOT A SHOE NAMED AFTER ME?!?!"
After months of deep depression, you’ve inspired me to create again. Thank you so much. I forgot what it felt like to actually want to do anything anymore.
I can relate.
I love that we have this really serene soundtrack to go along with all the lovely shots of Bernadette hand sewing pieces together in neat little perfect stitches.
And then sometimes I image she's loudly singing to songs like 'walking on sunshine' between pretty shots, and just dancing around the apartment.
@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE 8D It's what I do too, maybe that's why I assume. I've garnered myself many-a-pricked finger this way.
I was over the moon with excitement when I learned that the shoes are made in Portugal! I come from the area where most shoe manufacturers are located, and I know that they are made in good quality and, more importantly, with good conditions for the workers. ❤️
Oh!! Some of the styles I like are made in Portugal now. That's really cool
OMG! Do you know if they send them all to American Duchess in the US and then to their customers or if the shoes go straight from the manufacturer to the client? This could save all those clients based in Europe a lot of carbon emissions of unnecessary travel.
And traditional sizes..whole and half.. However if made in Europe I would prefer EU sizes! 38..38.5..39 etc.. Now I have no idea what size is 9..in Asia 9 is totally different from UK and more so from US sizes
ladhernaTG
la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/
They list the sizes in our familiar European sizes as well as US sizes. And of course, ordering from La Rose Passementarie means that the shoes don’t need to be shipped twice across the Atlantic.
Dana la Donna
You can get them from La Rose Passementarie, where they list the shoes in European sizes as well as US sizes: la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/
I MADE THE CAPE!! I got the pattern as soon as I saw this video and finally finished it and I LOVE it! Thanks to you and American Duchess!
I would love to make this cape, but I didn't appear to be at the link.
@@jennifermccrary1570 me too. I was thinking maybe the link “epired” or something?
Just wondering would you still have this pattern downloaded somewhere？
Its on their website! I just searched for Edwardian wrap cape online and the American duchess website came up first :)
@@Anila2497 found it!! Cheers~
Bernadette: "I just wanted to do this by hand, don't @ me"
... Is it even a Bernadette video if there is no handstitching???
The shoes and cape are absolutely beautiful, but the correct use of 'myriad' also has to be acknowledged and appreciated.
Foolishly thought you were talking about the typeface Myriad.
AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE like having my period
@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE Myriad! Nice!
Amen! Nobody uses that correctly anymore, my wee grammar geek heart is happy
@@גלעדסוירזנסקי she knew the way loneliness stung 😔✊
As a person who has never really learnt to walk in heels, I'm actually wondering if I would have a much easier job in a heel like this. My only concern is I have modern clothing, but I believe a sensible black ankleshoe/boot should go with anything, should it not?
Personally I think that would look good!
I used to wear shoes like that when I was a teen 🤣. They were sold in a basic store, and I fell in love. Now I want to buy these shoes!
hard to go wrong with a black/white/or grey pump though
Same here. I HATE modern heels with a passion, but these heels are exception.
Their designs are intended to be timeless. When in doubt, black goes with everything.
You should've put secret pockets into the arm covers. For daggers, hand crossbows and poison.
Oh what an amazing idea!!
Poison Pockets.......perfect
How do you know she didn't? If she showed them, wouldn't be a secret .....
And magic rings
And a WAND!!!!!!!!!
Bernadette is the reverse of Edna Mode from the Incredibles movies, where she wants ALL the capes.
😂
yesyesyes!!
MORE CAPES!!!
“No Capes!” Sorry, Edna! They’re just toooooo beauuuuuutifuuuuuul!
At least she won't be flying with them. Edna will have to suck it up.
"Not solely because I prefer to take eight times longer to complete a simple task"
As someone who always makes things difficult for myself...I felt that.
Me: Hasn't done an involved sewing project in years, and is very out of practice and should start with something simple.
Also Me: Well, time to make a cape.
Exactly!!
Honestly same 😅
ive never made a human sized garment and ive decided to make that cape
Best of luck! I’m right here with you, with the closest materials I could reasonably find
Ngl that's what I'm thinking right now and even when I was sewing in large part it was small things.
My daughter is Deaf and I am hard of hearing and I just wanted to thank you for your descriptions of the background music. They are delightful. ❤️
Same, I love her careful captioning, you can really understand what she’s saying.
I'm fully hearing but I am so grateful for the attention to details in the captions, because my brain lags like a 2009 dell laptop and I often have to have a glance at the captions to catch a little snippet of what's going on in the audio. I used to try to give back to the community and caption videos in my (admittedly very small amounts of) free time, but youtube took out the community captions option, which was really awful of them to do. So, knowing how hard it is to caption things, and with a deep personal appreciation for how well these ones are pulled off, thank you to the captions wizard! (you absolute legend)
She always plays nice music in her videos. They work so nice with the subject. Bernadette is a thinker and she cares to put out quality in whatever she does.
her captions are the best of any youtuber i watch (twoset violin is in second place)
you look exactly how I'd imagine a just started teaching McGonagall would look.
Same hete
Omg me to
Omg. Omg I love it. I don't know her house, but the SASS
"Most of you are here for the pretty pictures anyway..."
Excuse you.
I am here because I am *obsessed* with your sewing skills and imaging myself with those skills, making my own wardrobe.
Thank you very much and good day.
Same.
I’m here for skill envy. Motivates me to do more and learn more. Like thread marking, I have got to remember that one!
What she said 🤣😏
I felt personally attacked.... but it's Bernadette, I'll let her away with it in exchange for bonus Cesario footage next week.
Mmm, more than or less than 450,000 subscribers are here for the pretty pictures? That is the question 😉
dont forget her narration style and time traveler aesthetic!
Fabulous clothes and shoes aside, you can really tell how much thought goes into the cinematography and how much it's improved. Don't think we don't notice these things, it just makes the videos even more fun to watch.
I love watching TH-camrs change their editing and cinematography because it really shows how much effort and care they put into their work!! mad respect
@Bones - I agree. Ms Banner is as gifted a videographer as she is an historical sewer.
Yes! Her storytelling is so wonderful!
The candle extinguishing!
@@undyingsaltedfish753 I for one was amazed Bernadette didn't use a brass candle snuffer.
I can’t be the only one just admiring how gentle and absolutely perfect Bernadette is 🥺 she’s so gentle with everything she does and her attitude and asthetic is amazing and I wanna be her friend so bad ;-;
I think this is her first video that doesn’t contain the word “anon”.
Is it? (Haven't finished yet) Inconceivable!
She'll use it again anon.
oh shit!
2020 really is going to heck in a handbasket.
@skeschels - She made up for the oversight by using "whilst".
Looks at the wool that I’ve been struggling to work out what to make with it: *grins*.
Tonight, I was watching a re-run of Murdoch Mysteries; one of the first things that caught my eye was a crisp black and white version of your BERNADETTE SHOE , elegantly worn by our talented Canadian Comedic Actress: Geri Hall (born in Oakville, Ontario), playing the part of a "femme fatale" on a Trans Atlantic Crossing -- DRAMA. Part of the enjoyment of watching "Murdoch Mysteries" for so many years, and also the "Frankie Drake Mysteries", has been the excellent recreations of the Costumes of the period. I have donated several pieces of actual 1890's -- 1903 clothing to the Royal Ontario Museum, and can attest to the fine workmanship, of the clothing from this special era. 🍁
Me: most likely seen in leggings and pyjamas, owns no historical clothing
Also me: considering spending almost an entire week's pay cheque on shoes ($273 New Zealand dollars exl taxes and shipping)
Since shipping from the US somehow tends to be ludicrously expensive, it may be worth looking into whether their European retailer gives you a better shipping rate: la-rose-passementarie.com/schoenen-accessoires/
@@ragnkja Thank you! 💚
😍 I'll be super happy knowing someone in NZ has a pair
do it
Why is this so relatable?
Petition for Bernadette to make a actually historically accurate movie!
And pay her handsomely and give her all the time she needs for research and design. And then we make that a normal occurence for all historical movies.
Petition to setup a company to produce this masterpiece
Who could say no to that? And also, only get actors who would continue to wear the clothes after the film, to prevent waisting resources and workmanship!
@@Mark-hf6uf or once production wraps, auction or sell them with proceeds going to charity (I'd probably suggest a homeless charity)
A norse reenactment company just finished fund raising to do that. Grimfrost is making a historically accurate film on Viking and Norsemen.
My wish list: CDs of Bernadette’s beautiful background music she uses...while running the machine.. Honestly, it’s so peaceful to hear a sewing machine running with soft music playing. But to listen to a vintage manual machine is heaven to me. I just play these videos over and over again. You are such a pleasure in your simplicity Bernadette.
It’s finally confirmed, I need a sewing machine to make a cape, and all the historical inspired clothes. Just need to do the thing.
I mean...you don't *need* a sewing machine... 😏
@@bernadettebanner just need to get some fabric then....
I just got a hundred year old singer with foot-pedal and immediately put the electric machine in the attic. It sews so much better it's not even funny. It's gorgeous and unbreakable, maybe you'll like it, too! Edit: it was cheap as well, I'm over the moon!
I got my start a few months ago by hand sewing masks. Practical, quick, instructive 👌
its confirmed, we need more cape videos so everyone can find the practical cape design that best suit their life
Dear Bernadette, I've noticed lately that with the black garments and summer sun you've been having difficulty with exposure resulting in a lot of backlighting... have you tried using a photography reflector/big white foamboard to bounce the window light and fill in the front? Alternatively getting some semisheer fabric to put in front of the windows to diffuse and soften the window daylight might help.
Such a sweet comment. Hope she sees these great tips!
The easiest thing she could do it turn around. Have the windows be behind the camera.
@@MamaMOB that's not very aesthetically pleasing. Two or more sources of light makes it look much nicer. Reflecting natural light would look better here, as it's just bouncing around the natural light.
This advice was said so kindly thank you for this and love your username!
Shoes with those beautifully shaped heels had another day in the sun. In the mid 1950's, Capezio came out with ladies dress shoes with them. I loved 'em! Comfortable, stylish, and something besides the very high heeled pumps so popular back then.
My grandmother would have loved American Duchess shoes! Shoes in the later part of the 19th Century were not made for left and right feet. Both shoes were the same and your feet either adapted or else. Her feet showed the "adapting" for the rest of her life.
As to pockets in skirts: I thought I was the only one who insisted a skirt/dress needed pockets. Nice to know I'm not the only one.
The fact that Bernadette does almost all of her work by hand has inspired me to be able to sew. I have a crippling fear of needles to the point where I can’t even use a sewing machine so I always felt like sewing wasn’t something I can do, but if Bernadette can make incredible garments without using a sewing machine then there’s hope after all
Yeah you can do it! It takes longer (maybe don't try to make curtains lol) but it can be very meditative, especially if you're working with stiffer/more solid fabrics like this woven wool and taffeta.
If you use a thimble and start slow to get used to not accidentally poking your fingers you should be fine. Sewing needles are nowhere near as sharp as medical needles so if it wouldn't trigger you to much you could maybe touch the tip of the needle to show yourself that it isn't as bad.
All you need is patience. With the ‘stuff’ and yourself.
Start with something simple, like one of those embroidery kits, so you can get used to using a needle. I found that pillows are the easiest project to make as it's literally sewing 3.75 straight sides (right sides together) flipping it inside out, stuffing the pillow and then sewing the last 1/4 edge.
can we take a moment to appreciate the absolutely PERFECT, tiny little hand stitches?
Thank you so much for giving an "orthopedic" review of wearing these shoes. Congratulations on such a lovely collaboration!
"vaguely magical piano music" "continueing vaguely musical music" I think Bernadette must write her own closed capioning or else there is another magical being who has that same wonderful sense of humor.
Yes! Whoever does the subtitles is a sassy genius!
it's her assistant!
Also "Happy Fairy piano"
"Victorian sewing machine ASMR"
"Plucky woodland fairy music"
This shoe: Buy meeee....buy meeeeeeeee
My bank account: with what
Erin Lisa Aulfinger oh man 😂 too true 😭
*Cries in unemployed pandemic *
The struggle is real 😩
In my country I can buy a motorcycle with the price + shipping fee 😂 so expensive.
Same here also they don't have my shoe size.
Seriously… your hand top stitching is so lovely. Why would anyone machine top stitch when they can hand sew with this type of precision. This is just stunning.
"Edwardian Hogwarts". Yes, that's exactly what I thought when I saw this cape and what I need to do now.
100% here for the awkward modelling shots.
We are all here for the awkward modeling! ✨Tis peak✨
I just pre-ordered the shoes!!! The Cognac/black Bernadette - My hubby is gifting these to me for our upcoming Anniversary - I am finally going to own a pair of American Duchess (And the design is perfect for my favorite era)
"Edwardian-Hogwarts-criminal-mastermind vibes"
Peak!
Bernadette: talks about the trumpetty heel in historical shoes.
Flamenco aficionados: Ah yes, a Garrucha heel.
NeRethil Wolfsson Also historically known as a Louis heel after King Louis XIV, I believe.
In Ballroom dancing/ dancesport shoes, it is known as "the flared heel"
How is this different than a "Cuban heel"?
@@madelinegutierrez1720 Apparently the Cuban heel doesn't flare (had to check and on *most* references the Cubano is straight)
Lol apparently it has a *few* names
You just helped me justify buying these shoes by talking about the heel placement and how comfortable they are. I have terrible back problems and have no reason to waste money on heel I can’t wear but now I can justify these shoes.
me, two days ago: oh i really want to make a cape... wish bernadette had a cape video, the best i can find is the sherlock coat thing...
bernadette: here's the video! here's the free pattern! also you get to watch me gush over shoes!
me: 🥳🤗😍
The exact same thing happened to me. These are so gorgeous, I hope I get way better at sewing until fall so I can actually make these!
The footage with the candle is so aesthetically appealing!
I'm not usually a fan of two-tone shoes, but omg, these shoes are absolutely stunning! Those stripes are incredible!
I love the shoes, but living in the UK, and having rather the largest feet imaginable, I need to resist the urge for them. Bernadette, they are perfection, though, and worthy to bear your name.
That cloak! I pinned it to my pinterest board a long while ago, and have recently been wondering how I can make it. I have even purchased a quantity of brown wool, and a pale mink silk, with intentions of making said cloak, but without any clue how to begin. Now, here you come to save my day, with not only a link, but a full video to help me on my way. Thank you so much, dear Bernadette, for continuing to inspire us all
Good news for you! ragsandjags.co.uk stock AD shoes...
@@missvioletnightchild2515 oh no! But they don't have any in my size at the moment. I think I might just buy gift certificates for AD until I can pay for a pair. It won't feel so expensive that way!
If Rags&Jags don't have them in your size, and we're friendly collagues don't worry 😉, you can pre-order them in any size and 4 different colors at www.la-rose-passementarie.com/taal/en/
@@sharirose9030 you were going to be my second suggestion 😊👍🏻
@@sharirose9030 thank you, they do, in theory, have my size. Now, I just have to choose a colour, and decide how I am doing to justify owning them 🤔
Those shoes are to die for! Alas, my need for winter shoes was greater than my need to temperate season pretties, as two pairs of my much loved boots may now be beyond the magic of my favourite cobbler.
So that's how Edwardian Adidas shoes would look like!
Your happy little wiggle as you were showing off the cape made my day, thank you for being, unapologetically, your adorably dorky self .
These shoes came out at the exact time that I was seriously considering buying some American Duchess shoes and now I can clearly see which pair is at the top of my list. They are so stunning!
So my mom bought these shoes earlier in the year, and I was looking to make her something to go with them for her upcoming birthday. Then I stumble across this video! How perfect
Lol at the voice change when you say "Experienced Cape Wearer". I do desperately want a pair of Londoners, but maybe a Bernadette should make it's way into the wardrobe of my already extensive shoe collection. I should also actually get around to making my own cape seeing as how I've already patterned it up and resized it to me.
There's so much to be said for a well-made shoe, especially when it fits like a glove, is practical, and repairable. My own 1000 milers are as close to the original from the 1910's without being coutoure, using the same tanning process/recipe (from Horween in Chicago woot!) from 1893. I never really appreciated the history of it until watching your channel. Your content (and branding!) is amazing
I would love a whole and lengthy ASMR video of sewing sounds to fall asleep to every night. The sound of the steady stitching on an antique sewing machine, the 'snip' sound of the scissors on the cutting table, tinkling pins...my eyelids are heavy just thinking about it! The shoes are amazing!!
Let's bring capes back in 2020 pls. We need this in these trying times
I love capes but I don’t have enough social confidence to wear them in public so would be real nice if everyone was wearing them
If it didn't feel like the sun was three feet away from my head, I would wear one outside 😄
I just made my first cape, I am ready to join this cause
Me: Oh, shoes. too bad i never see shoes in my size--THEY COME IN SIZE 12. THE HYPE IS REAL. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
As a size elevener, i can relate.
As a 9 double wide/ 10 wide teenager I can very much relate.
And here I am at the other end of the size spectrum: "They come in a smaller size than a 6!!!!!"
Also at the other end of the spectrum, squeeing because THEY COME IN SIZE 5!!!
Size 12 here! I feel you!
Did anyone else see how color coordinated everyone's outfits were in the first 4-ish minutes? IDK if any of that was planned, but I adored all of the red and black ensembles everyone was in lol. Also, all hail the Cape Cult🧛
That cape is like a villainous hufflepuff’s dream. 🥺🥺
As a Hufflepuff myself, I love this comment!
I can definitely say that the effort you've put into putting more of a story into your videos is absolutely visible.
I just adore this so much! I must also add that while sewing 100 masks for our friends wedding I had your videos on auto play and felt like I had a sewing buddy. It was dark and gloomy here for many of the days and that just felt so perfect with your aesthetic and music choices. Thank you 😊
Favorite things from this episode: A) therapeutic sewing scenes, B) AD named the shoe for Bernadette, C) Abby made an appearance! D) the whole finished ensemble!!!!
Yeah Abby!
That’s Nicole. Not Abby. Absolutely love them both!!!
@@agypsycircle Abby was sitting next to Nicole in some of the shots. She didn't say anything, though, and she wasn't introduced.
E. Urbach I’ll have to rewatch it, I missed her completely!
@@agypsycircle Yikes. But then she may only say one or two quiet words
Ok but matching up blowing out the candle with the beat drop *chef’s kiss*
My mother was a talented seamstress. She could sew the tiniest most precise stitches even though her hands seemed to be flying. As a child, I thought her hands were magical. Thank you, Bernadette Banner for posting your videos; it's like watching my mother's hands once again.
"Preorders are now open through 4 September, 2020"
THANK GOODNESS! My "no buy" August shall remain intact!
How wonderful!! The shoe design is utterly gorgeous and worthy of your name. Absolutely will be putting in a pre-order.
The cape is perfection. Practical, but also with a beautifully feminine detail in the pleated wrapping.
*vaguely magical piano music*
*plucky woodland fairy music*
Your closed captioning is on point, as per usual.
I think it would just be so fun to find Bernadette crafting a dress inspired by the character Midna one day because, like her, she is a dark-themed magical QUEEN.
Such a lovely portrait of His Lordship behind you.
I’m just questioning if Edna Mode would approve of this considering it’s a DIFFERENT type of cape. I’m indecisive though.
Cape meant to keep you warm outside while all your petticoats and stockings are keeping your legs warm. And while floor areas made need the stockings and petticoats on the bottom to stay on inside - the cape comes off inside.
@@madelinegutierrez1720 Edna is a character from the incredibles, famous for her "no capes!" Speeches.
but it can still get caught in things...it might still be too dangerous for *some* super heroes. but not our Bernadette!! :)
To be fair, our Bernadette doesn't fly about, getting caught in jet engines.
Bahahaha!
I saw this video and my first thought was "wow a one part historical recreation? but the design looks so complicated??" and after watching the video you were obviously able to do it in one part because someone else had already done the hours of research and drafting and trial and error and then made that knowledge available to others. It got me thinking about how valuable you and other historians, fashion or otherwise, really are. While theoretically all the information is out there and theoretically every individual can do their own research there is so much to learn it just isn't feasible. I just wanted to thank you for making all of this knowledge that you have spent years amassing accessible to the rest of us in any small way. You are doing the world an incredible service and I for one am very grateful.
I'm sorry for rambling I bet you wont even read this but I needed to say it
Thanks to you being your inspiring self I finished my first mockup ever a few days ago. It is made from an old bedsheet, is bulky in the weirdest areas and the print is horrible. Still, I absolutely love it and intend to wear it when no one is around to see me. Thank you so much for providing motivation and inspiration for everyone who is interested in sewing. You are amazing!
Greetings from Germany 😊❤️
Me: I've never worn a cape, been particularly interested in capes. They look cool, but not for me.
*Sees Bernadette making this gorgeous cape*
Me: I want that cape. One day I will make that cape.
You need to, it's amazing and actually a lot simpler than I thought. You won't regret it!
I wore a lovely ankle-length cape throughout college. I'd made it for cold days at the renfaire, then my actual coat died and I was a poor college student... so cape it was! It was so warm, and every single day felt like I was going to Hogwarts.
So true
Don't be ashamed of your hand stitching. I find it mesmerising and would happily watch you hand stitch your way through the centuries. You have mastered neat stitches and I am endlessly envious.
Bernadette: The pattern for this cape is available as a free pdf download
Me: *Loud GASP* WhErE?!!!
It's gorgeous, isn't it?
in desc
Look in the description of the video.
@@ragnkja Yeah I checked...right after I freaked xD
@@raraavis7782 It's glorious*w*
I'm gonna need to bump up my plans to embroider fabric for a take on the AD cape; that shape is just glorious, and capes are such good canvases for embroidery.
My favourite scenes in your videos are you chalking, pinning and cutting the material. I don't know if ANYBODY else ever saw them because I've never actually met anybody that has, but when I was young, one of my favourite movies was from the Beatrix Potter series - The Tailor of Gloucester. I used to watch it over and over, and the way they animated the cloths and him cutting bits and pieces away has stuck with me for years and years. Bernadette's videos transport me back to being 6 years old watching the movie on VHS for the 3rd time in an afternoon because I just loved the story. I don't think content ever gets more wholesome than this channel. Love the cape too! ❤️
Edwardian fashion is the best. The collars. The collars are everything.
Saw the cape pattern a while back, and thought, "Yep, I gotta make that", then saw the Londoneer shoes, and "Yep, I gotta wear that too"... and oh my god you are my aesthetic and inspiration
Thank you so much for always having nice captions! It means a lot to me because sometimes it's difficult for me to catch what people are saying without subtitles and whenever I watch these videos I feel such a massive sense of relief. And they're so charming and entertaining! They add so much to the whole experience.
I remember seeing the name of the shoes and thought “I wonder if those are named after miss banner?” Low and behold!! Lol they’re amazing!
When AD came out with the cape pattern, I was firstly hugely disappointed, of myself obviously, because I have the image of the wrap cape saved for yeeeeeeeears, so I was angry, that I did not manage it before suddenly everybody is doing it. :) And the copper/gold black combo is my most favourite so far.. So lets see if I will be ready for this year's winter.
I've ordered a pair of the Bernadette shoe in the black and cognac and I can't stinkin' wait to wear them! I'm so happy that I've found your channel and other historical/vintage fashion TH-camrs. For some reason it never occurred to me that there would be vintage and antique fashion sewing channels on such a modern site and that I was just a weirdo for wanting to sew all of these clothes. Now that you and other TH-camrs have reawakened my sewing spirit, I have started a sewing journey to make my entire closet vintage and historical fashion based. This passed summer I made 2 dresses and a blouse from the 1950s, I would have gotten many more pieces done this summer during quarantine but I am a teacher and was LITERALLY NEVER left alone the entire summer by my superiors demanding I do hundreds of zoom meetings and professional developments in case my job changed this year (it did not and never would have, my school board is literally stupid) just to find that nothing they claimed they set up for this school year to all fail miserably in the first few weeks back. I plan to start learning how to draft since I'm fairly mathematically inclined and should have at least a good go of it. Thanks for all of the cool stuff you do.
the beauty, the aesthetic, the perfectly coordinated cape and shoes, I'm speechless.
now I need to save up every penny to buy them, Bernadette and AD team you chose darn well. ❤️
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That little shimmy she did in her new cape is the typical "happy in my new clothes"-shimmy.
I do it all the time in second hand stores. :)
“Edwardian-Hogwarts-criminal-mastermind vibes”… I busted out laughing. Your videos always make me laugh. It came out beautiful!
alternative title: edwardian time traveller with a netflix addiction sewing a new wrapped cape
Wonderful video! The little dance during your modelling shots reminded me of Morgan Donner. Beautiful cape and shoes. Thank you.
I was definitely channelling the Morgan Donner vibes. 😎
I wish I could wear wool so freely. A wool allergy sometimes feels like a allergy to quality winter wear. 😑
SheWhoWalksSilently I wish i could too i live in a hot ass city
I feel your pain😭😞
I've found SOME high quality "merino" wools, I can wear; provided it's not touching my skin. My eyes & nose don't flare up the way cashmere does.
One caveat, this seems to only be the case with high end, designer or bridge labels $$$+
@DATING HARLEY QUINN I'm certainly glad my doctor's more aware than you.
Same! I'm so cold 😭
The red and black aesthetic of everyone's outfits in the zoom at 2:45 is everything to me😂
LOL 😂