"I was supposed to be working on the light-up dress this weekend, but then I built it up in my head, and now I'm afraid of it." I have never related to anything on this channel more.
I’d love to see you do a video where you just design and make yourself your ideal petticoat. Hey, if no one’s selling what you need… maybe you could even sell the pattern!
I've found that the ones I've made never quite come out right, so when I found the malco modes ones several years ago, it seemed perfect. I hate that the quality has gone so downhill now.
tip: use an old (empty ) spool to push the covered button into the mold.. You can lean hard on it. find a spool that works...I've got an old wooden one from my grandmother's stuff On the petticoat, instead of reattaching the netting to what is there, add a wider strip of fabric over the original strip and overlapping the netting rip. bonus it will create stiffer volume around the top of the tier
Seriously your tip about wearing the cutoff leggings under skirts changed my relationship with dresses. I don't know what block in my brain said I had to either be nekkid or wear uncomfortable shape wear but I'm living my best summer dress life now!
nothing more rewarding then getting that mending done. I add so much to my wardrobe, why do we procrastinate . Look how much you added to that clothes pole, ummmmm, hope you got extra brackets. Hope cc was very fun, can't wait for pics.
I have a tip that helps to keep buttons on. I learned it from a tailor back when I used to have to wear starched dress shirts and tie everyday in Washington, DC. Put a drop of clear nail polish on the threads on top of the button. If there is a thread nest on the back, put a drop there, also. It really helps. I haven't had to replace a button in years.
Brilliant idea for button-down shirts! I'll give that a go ASAP. I just used a bunch of nail polish to secure the cords on my leather bracelet, so I have leftovers.
Now I'm feeling guilty about my own mending/altering pile. Some of which have literally moved homes with me twice! Congrats on conquering your mending/alteration pile.
I can totally relate. No more thrifting for me until I get a significant amount of mending and altering done... As it is starting to take over my room.
Great idea to put the random stitches through the elastic so it won't flip. I will be doing that to several things I have that the only reason I don't wear them is the annoying twisted elastic. I also have a beautiful full long skirt that just needs the elastic tightened because I bought a way bigger size because it was the only one they had & I needed that color for a wedding. Not sure how I could reduce the material at the hip area because I am not a seamstress. It's also lined. Good job knocking out a bunch of mending!
I remember my mother going through her mending basket and repairing a pair of my oldest brother's jeans for my younger brother...there's twelve years between them! If it lives too long in my pile, i send it to a thrift store
It feels great to get the mending done! I hope you had fun at Costume College. Regarding petticoats, I have one from Banned Retro that I like - it is made in China, but soft, not scratchy, and has a fair amount of body, with an adjustable elastic waistband. I bought mine at New World Designs in downtown Vancouver, so if you are ever up here you could check it out at their store. I haven't washed mine yet so I can't speak to how it will hold up after a wash, though.
Nice work on getting all that mending and alterations done. :) As a girl who wears leggings with all her skirts and dresses, some of my leggings have acquired holes, mostly near the seams. I bought stretchy (mostly black) fabric, mostly samples, and used it to sew patches on my leggings. I'm not worried about the blacks not matching, since the holes were mostly located in areas that are normally hidden under my skirts and dresses. I'm also planning to make a wide black ribbon choker that closes with snaps. Wish me luck on that one.
Another way to alter shirts and blouses is to use darts in the back. Open ended tuck ones, or shaped and tapered both ends. These can work better than taking in the side seams if you still need room over the bust. Well done for getting mending done at all. I would rather make an entire new garment than a simple mend.
Okay... that hook and bar system is a potential game changer for me. I know I sound stupid, here, but I've never been able to keep heavy skirts on without safety pinning and I am absoLUTEly trying this.
For the petticoat, I'd suggest taking a new layer of that nylon mesh, or two for that very very damaged spot (like a sandwich) and patching, rather than just mending with stitching alone, where it keeps giving out--given the ruffling, patch each layer, and tie to the sturdy areas between layers.
Sewing seam closures on projects my daughter is taking to our local Comic Con the second weekend in August! Then I'm taking 2 weeks off to unwind from all that and then I'll pounce on the "totebox of shame" and do a lot of skirt hemming.
I try to do some mending or alterations in between big projects where I make a totally new garment. Sort of like a palette cleanser (assuming I don't have a deadline of a gig coming up where I need to make several new pieces). I didn't do any mending/altering while I watched this video, but it was the perfect accompaniment for hand-sewing a pair of long Regency undersleeves. Well done on working through your mending pile!
I have my own mending pile but I did at least open the seams on a new pair of Old Navy jeans because they do fit well but even they just don’t believe fat and height ever happen simultaneously. So this pair is almost long enough and I hope to eke just one more inch out of the hem folds. More would be ideal, but whatever. They had another weirdly unhemmed pair with a 32” inseam and once I dial back the bootcut I can hem that and have a pair that fits. I dunno why raw edges are trending but as far as I’m concerned they’re selling diy ready denim. Make needed alterations and hem it yourself. Perfect… just got a Singer Heavy Duty so I’m ready. And my recommendation for petticoats is… my dude, turn that one into a pattern and make your own. And yes… that sounds like Hell. But it’s just about all you will be able to do with it at the rate it’s going!
Maybe you could take a pattern off of your petticoat so that you can make your own? Probably more work than you want to do, but you could make it extra sturdy that way.
Wow! Congrats on getting all of the mending done! That was amazing. Once you get into the zone, it's so nice to finish the project. Just think of all the new outfits you will have now to wear with these items!
Thank you for reminding me about the mending pile... I have a out of sight, out of mind thing with all of the mending... but i did fix some replacement buttons on a dress this week so that's a win🥇 Hope you had fun at costume college!
Congratulations on taming your mending pile 😁 I was curious if you could use a bit of lace to reinforce the areas you mended on the petticoat 🤔 Just a thought. Any way have a great day 🤠
Thanks! And maybe? I think that tricot fabric is literally just disintegrating away. I suppose I could replace it with a new lining, Ave continue using the net outer layer, but that sounds like a lot of work!
First time commenting, but thank you! Just the thumbnail and the knowledge of your positive attitude inspired me to tackle my own mending pile! It's like getting new clothes!
I'd like to see how you measure hems. If I just do a circle skirt like a donut the hem ends up too short under the hips way too short in the back and too long in front.
For circle skirts, I do the same length all the way around, let it hang out for a few days so that the bias drops, and then hem it so it's even all the way. However, depending on your body type, you may want it longer in the back and sides than in the front. In that case, you could either ask a friend to help you, and measure the distance from the floor, instead of the length of the skirt, or you could try to use one of those vintage skirt markers, where you turn around in a circle and it marks an even distance from the floor with chalk (though I've never used one myself).
Oh yeah the mending pile! I’m ignoring it right now! Congratulations on beating yours back! Ok this going to sound weird but there’s an Uber organization voice in my head that thinks you should cut out extra covered button circles and file them in a box as you make your garments. That said I’m the most unorganized person but I have dreams of being organized Hope you had a wonderful time at costume college!
I actually do tend to make extra covered buttons now, especially if I'm wearing it at an event away from my house (like the Victorian festival or costume college). Just in case!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions so that annoying voice is on to something. Usually it’s hindsight that shows me the error of my ways. Not surprising that you are steps ahead of me.
I just altered the last items waiting to be done. I have 2 more to do, the pile never seems to disappear. One has elastic like that skirt so I will have to take the whole waist band off. In some ways it is not worth it, I should just donate it. But it is probably the only not hot summer pants I have left, and fall is coming and I don't like what I am seeing in the stores. All my winter wear was already donated because taking in trousers by 6 to 8 inches just doesn't work.
They’re not stiff, but have you tried Hell Bunny petticoats? I’ve had mine for quite some time and it’s still holding up well! They can be expensive but some sites have different colours on sale seasonally so you can get them for pretty cheap you shop around. The tea length one is number 5180.
I would second Hell Bunny. Mine has been washed once and it's not changed. Nice and floofy. I had to lengthen it from the top to get the hem in the right place for my 50s Dior dress - I think they're designed for the rockabilly slightly visible under circle skirt look? You may have to do the same being taller than me (5'6"). Bet you feel very virtuous! Glad you had fun at CC - I do intend to get there one day 🙂
for stiffening the petticoat i strongly recomend starching them using homemade starch like you would a chorded petticoat, you make your starch, soak the garment, leave to sun dry and then press or steam, works like a charm.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions yeah, just be careful the homemade starch is not too hot when you soak it, you can alter the quantities of starch you use depending on how stiff you need your garments, you can also scent your starch with oils if you have any, the starch must be warm but comfortable to the touch, you rinse it for lie 10-15 mins, you wring it by hand and you leave it to sun dry, then you steam it or press it and youre done :)
I wanted to order those petticoats and they had closed. At this point, I’m going to have to make my own. I have some me ding but am waiting until I catch up on some sewing class sewing.
The only garment still in my mending pile (other than some socks needing darning) is a store-bought pair of knit culottes, where the elastic thread used in the gathering or smocking of the waistband is coming out. I don't think I have the skills yet to attempt a fix!
I love making new costumes, but simple mending projects just dont have the same appeal. I've had a policeman's jacket on my mending rack for over a year, it just needs the buttons replaced, but that involves unpicking the old ones and hand sewing on the new ones. We are talking about six buttons. I hate hand sewing, so this just keeps getting pushed back.
One question with the leggings under dresses/skirts, well maybe two. One what do you do to get your skirt/dress to not cling to your leggings? And 2 what do you do if your leggings are super high waisted and you dress or say corset is over the top of your leggings and you need to use the bathroom? 😅
I always wear a net petticoat slip, so I never have cling issues, and the only time I've had issues with the bathroom is when wearing my Edwardian corsets, but the bottoms of those can generally flip up.
Yeah, what Vee said. All their stuff is still available, but it's now made overseas (even though the websites they sell on still say made in USA), and the quality is garbage now.
"I was supposed to be working on the light-up dress this weekend, but then I built it up in my head, and now I'm afraid of it." I have never related to anything on this channel more.
I found fabric for another new project for comicon while I was in LA, so it's going to have to wait a little longer! 😉
I’d love to see you do a video where you just design and make yourself your ideal petticoat. Hey, if no one’s selling what you need… maybe you could even sell the pattern!
I've found that the ones I've made never quite come out right, so when I found the malco modes ones several years ago, it seemed perfect. I hate that the quality has gone so downhill now.
tip: use an old (empty
) spool to push the covered button into the mold.. You can lean hard on it. find a spool that works...I've got an old wooden one from my grandmother's stuff
On the petticoat, instead of reattaching the netting to what is there, add a wider strip of fabric over the original strip and overlapping the netting rip. bonus it will create stiffer volume around the top of the tier
Seriously your tip about wearing the cutoff leggings under skirts changed my relationship with dresses. I don't know what block in my brain said I had to either be nekkid or wear uncomfortable shape wear but I'm living my best summer dress life now!
I'm so glad! Cutoff leggings are the best, and so much easier to find than comfy bike shorts.
nothing more rewarding then getting that mending done. I add so much to my wardrobe, why do we procrastinate . Look how much you added to that clothes pole, ummmmm, hope you got extra brackets. Hope cc was very fun, can't wait for pics.
Right? So much of this was stuff that I had "finished" other than closures/hem/fit issue/etc. I'm glad it's actually finished now!
Yeah, inseams are the first place to wear out. When I made my pattern (because nothing commercially-made fits) I designed it so there's no inseam. 😁
Ooh! This almost gives me enough motivation to tackle my own mending pile.
*stares at the pile
Almost 🙃
Good job getting your own pile out of the way!
It gives me motivation to do mending too!
*looks at cat sleeping on pile
Uh, maybe later. XD
You both can do it!
I have a tip that helps to keep buttons on. I learned it from a tailor back when I used to have to wear starched dress shirts and tie everyday in Washington, DC. Put a drop of clear nail polish on the threads on top of the button. If there is a thread nest on the back, put a drop there, also. It really helps. I haven't had to replace a button in years.
Unfortunately my issue has been that the covered button kits break apart, leaving the sewn-on bit still attached to the garment!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions Sometimes I use a drop of e6000 inside my fabric covered buttons
Brilliant idea for button-down shirts! I'll give that a go ASAP. I just used a bunch of nail polish to secure the cords on my leather bracelet, so I have leftovers.
Now I'm feeling guilty about my own mending/altering pile. Some of which have literally moved homes with me twice!
Congrats on conquering your mending/alteration pile.
You can do it! Maybe just one or two pieces?
I can totally relate. No more thrifting for me until I get a significant amount of mending and altering done... As it is starting to take over my room.
My kids used to say to me that if they put things in the mending pile, by the time it came back it would not fit.
I have heard that from my kids too. Why did we encourage them to talk?
Great idea to put the random stitches through the elastic so it won't flip. I will be doing that to several things I have that the only reason I don't wear them is the annoying twisted elastic. I also have a beautiful full long skirt that just needs the elastic tightened because I bought a way bigger size because it was the only one they had & I needed that color for a wedding. Not sure how I could reduce the material at the hip area because I am not a seamstress. It's also lined. Good job knocking out a bunch of mending!
I remember my mother going through her mending basket and repairing a pair of my oldest brother's jeans for my younger brother...there's twelve years between them!
If it lives too long in my pile, i send it to a thrift store
It feels great to get the mending done! I hope you had fun at Costume College.
Regarding petticoats, I have one from Banned Retro that I like - it is made in China, but soft, not scratchy, and has a fair amount of body, with an adjustable elastic waistband. I bought mine at New World Designs in downtown Vancouver, so if you are ever up here you could check it out at their store. I haven't washed mine yet so I can't speak to how it will hold up after a wash, though.
Thanks! I'll look for that brand.
Nice work on getting all that mending and alterations done. :) As a girl who wears leggings with all her skirts and dresses, some of my leggings have acquired holes, mostly near the seams. I bought stretchy (mostly black) fabric, mostly samples, and used it to sew patches on my leggings. I'm not worried about the blacks not matching, since the holes were mostly located in areas that are normally hidden under my skirts and dresses. I'm also planning to make a wide black ribbon choker that closes with snaps. Wish me luck on that one.
Yup bikers shorts are great at preventing chub rub. I use them as panties under dresses. I hate thighs that rub & stick together.
I feel better that other people have those "stupid" items that just need something simple done and just hasn't happened.
Why is it always the simple stupid things that will take ten minutes that get left on the pile indefinitely...
Another way to alter shirts and blouses is to use darts in the back. Open ended tuck ones, or shaped and tapered both ends. These can work better than taking in the side seams if you still need room over the bust. Well done for getting mending done at all. I would rather make an entire new garment than a simple mend.
Okay... that hook and bar system is a potential game changer for me. I know I sound stupid, here, but I've never been able to keep heavy skirts on without safety pinning and I am absoLUTEly trying this.
Let me know what you think! Do yours usually just come undone?
All the little jobs. Isn't it funny how quick some of these are, and yet, it takes us years.
For the petticoat, I'd suggest taking a new layer of that nylon mesh, or two for that very very damaged spot (like a sandwich) and patching, rather than just mending with stitching alone, where it keeps giving out--given the ruffling, patch each layer, and tie to the sturdy areas between layers.
In the 50s, my sisters used to SERIOUSLY STARCH and line dry their petticoats for that perfect 50s WIDE skirts!
I freaking love clothing maintenance!! You go, gurl! Keep those things alive!
Sewing seam closures on projects my daughter is taking to our local Comic Con the second weekend in August!
Then I'm taking 2 weeks off to unwind from all that and then I'll pounce on the "totebox of shame" and do a lot of skirt hemming.
Good luck on all the projects!
I try to do some mending or alterations in between big projects where I make a totally new garment. Sort of like a palette cleanser (assuming I don't have a deadline of a gig coming up where I need to make several new pieces). I didn't do any mending/altering while I watched this video, but it was the perfect accompaniment for hand-sewing a pair of long Regency undersleeves. Well done on working through your mending pile!
On the chambray skirt cut off top and just make a new casing and add channel for elastic. It will not shorten it much
I have my own mending pile but I did at least open the seams on a new pair of Old Navy jeans because they do fit well but even they just don’t believe fat and height ever happen simultaneously. So this pair is almost long enough and I hope to eke just one more inch out of the hem folds. More would be ideal, but whatever. They had another weirdly unhemmed pair with a 32” inseam and once I dial back the bootcut I can hem that and have a pair that fits. I dunno why raw edges are trending but as far as I’m concerned they’re selling diy ready denim. Make needed alterations and hem it yourself. Perfect… just got a Singer Heavy Duty so I’m ready.
And my recommendation for petticoats is… my dude, turn that one into a pattern and make your own. And yes… that sounds like Hell. But it’s just about all you will be able to do with it at the rate it’s going!
Maybe you could take a pattern off of your petticoat so that you can make your own? Probably more work than you want to do, but you could make it extra sturdy that way.
Yeah, I've tried making petticoats before, and they just never come out quite right!
Thank you so much for the idea to wear shortened leggings under skirts and dresses!!! I have some alterations of my own to make now.
Wow! Congrats on getting all of the mending done! That was amazing. Once you get into the zone, it's so nice to finish the project. Just think of all the new outfits you will have now to wear with these items!
Thank you for reminding me about the mending pile... I have a out of sight, out of mind thing with all of the mending... but i did fix some replacement buttons on a dress this week so that's a win🥇 Hope you had fun at costume college!
That's part of the reason why I hang my pile up in my sewing room. Then it can nag at me everyday! 😉 And thanks, I did!
Really loved this one-mend all the things!
Congratulations on taming your mending pile 😁
I was curious if you could use a bit of lace to reinforce the areas you mended on the petticoat 🤔
Just a thought. Any way have a great day 🤠
Thanks! And maybe? I think that tricot fabric is literally just disintegrating away. I suppose I could replace it with a new lining, Ave continue using the net outer layer, but that sounds like a lot of work!
ok, but I love the tip about the old navy leggings, if you get them on sale, theyre cheap and easier to find than actual comfy bike shorts
Yep, exactly! You can even get them in multipacks!
Very entertaining video. One more to perhaps finish your behind the camera pile.
First time commenting, but thank you! Just the thumbnail and the knowledge of your positive attitude inspired me to tackle my own mending pile! It's like getting new clothes!
Your Button music made me see Bernadette in my head. She must use it also LOL
I'd like to see how you measure hems. If I just do a circle skirt like a donut the hem ends up too short under the hips way too short in the back and too long in front.
For circle skirts, I do the same length all the way around, let it hang out for a few days so that the bias drops, and then hem it so it's even all the way. However, depending on your body type, you may want it longer in the back and sides than in the front. In that case, you could either ask a friend to help you, and measure the distance from the floor, instead of the length of the skirt, or you could try to use one of those vintage skirt markers, where you turn around in a circle and it marks an even distance from the floor with chalk (though I've never used one myself).
I did my weekly manicure. You're good company.
Oh yeah the mending pile! I’m ignoring it right now! Congratulations on beating yours back!
Ok this going to sound weird but there’s an Uber organization voice in my head that thinks you should cut out extra covered button circles and file them in a box as you make your garments. That said I’m the most unorganized person but I have dreams of being organized
Hope you had a wonderful time at costume college!
I actually do tend to make extra covered buttons now, especially if I'm wearing it at an event away from my house (like the Victorian festival or costume college). Just in case!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions so that annoying voice is on to something. Usually it’s hindsight that shows me the error of my ways. Not surprising that you are steps ahead of me.
That white blouse is so beautiful! I'm so glad you were able to alter it!
Well done! I hope Costume College was a blast!!
I just altered the last items waiting to be done. I have 2 more to do, the pile never seems to disappear. One has elastic like that skirt so I will have to take the whole waist band off. In some ways it is not worth it, I should just donate it. But it is probably the only not hot summer pants I have left, and fall is coming and I don't like what I am seeing in the stores. All my winter wear was already donated because taking in trousers by 6 to 8 inches just doesn't work.
They’re not stiff, but have you tried Hell Bunny petticoats? I’ve had mine for quite some time and it’s still holding up well! They can be expensive but some sites have different colours on sale seasonally so you can get them for pretty cheap you shop around. The tea length one is number 5180.
Good to know!
I would second Hell Bunny. Mine has been washed once and it's not changed. Nice and floofy. I had to lengthen it from the top to get the hem in the right place for my 50s Dior dress - I think they're designed for the rockabilly slightly visible under circle skirt look? You may have to do the same being taller than me (5'6"). Bet you feel very virtuous! Glad you had fun at CC - I do intend to get there one day 🙂
Was saving this for a sewing day and found it very good company. Thanks!
I really like Bannedretro petticoats!
I also am now trying to ignore my mending pile that's staring at me....
for stiffening the petticoat i strongly recomend starching them using homemade starch like you would a chorded petticoat, you make your starch, soak the garment, leave to sun dry and then press or steam, works like a charm.
Does that work on nylon net?
@@LadyRebeccaFashions yeah, just be careful the homemade starch is not too hot when you soak it, you can alter the quantities of starch you use depending on how stiff you need your garments, you can also scent your starch with oils if you have any, the starch must be warm but comfortable to the touch, you rinse it for lie 10-15 mins, you wring it by hand and you leave it to sun dry, then you steam it or press it and youre done :)
I wanted to order those petticoats and they had closed. At this point, I’m going to have to make my own. I have some me ding but am waiting until I catch up on some sewing class sewing.
Keep the petticoat and use it for a pattern
I love that white shirt
You’ve given me motivation to tackle some mending! I really enjoyed meeting you at costume college-you are such a lovely person!
Thank you! It was great to meet you too!
Thanks for the waistband hooks & bars trick. It's so stupidly simple but I didn't think of it for my skirts.
sigh
I have a huge mending pile too. I need to get on it.
Have a great time and a safe trip!
Unrelated--but love the colorful outfit!
The only garment still in my mending pile (other than some socks needing darning) is a store-bought pair of knit culottes, where the elastic thread used in the gathering or smocking of the waistband is coming out. I don't think I have the skills yet to attempt a fix!
I hope you can figure it out! I don't know how to fix that sort of thing either.
I love making new costumes, but simple mending projects just dont have the same appeal. I've had a policeman's jacket on my mending rack for over a year, it just needs the buttons replaced, but that involves unpicking the old ones and hand sewing on the new ones. We are talking about six buttons. I hate hand sewing, so this just keeps getting pushed back.
You can do it!
Motivation!
This was great!
One question with the leggings under dresses/skirts, well maybe two. One what do you do to get your skirt/dress to not cling to your leggings? And 2 what do you do if your leggings are super high waisted and you dress or say corset is over the top of your leggings and you need to use the bathroom?
😅
I always wear a net petticoat slip, so I never have cling issues, and the only time I've had issues with the bathroom is when wearing my Edwardian corsets, but the bottoms of those can generally flip up.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions oh very helpful thank you! I will have to see about getting a net petty coat for under my skirts and dresses. 🌻
Did you say MalcoModes petticoats?
They are still available on their website and they are a Texas company. I’m sorry if I misunderstood.
they are no longer manufactured in the USA, and the quality has gone down the toilet
@@TealCheetah ah I see
Yeah, what Vee said. All their stuff is still available, but it's now made overseas (even though the websites they sell on still say made in USA), and the quality is garbage now.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions that makes sense, I thought I heard that they weren’t sold in the US but I wasn’t certain what I had heard. 🤦🏼♀️
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What I'm hearing is that an upcoming video will be about copying garments, while making a new petticoat.
idk if you've already dealt with your petticoat situation, but I'd get some tulle and patch it? tulle likes to rip
🇨🇦😃
Why not make your own petticoat as a project in fact you could make about half a dozen of them.
They're a real pain to make, and they never seem to come out quite right.
You have made me feel guilty
You can do it!