Over rime you have become my favorite costuber. You teach usable sewing and patterning skills, make unique and beautiful gothic outfits, your makeup is always on point, I don't get a lecture, your vintage fashion sewing is totally my style, and you keep the focus on why we are here: sewing. Also your quirkiness is great. Thanks for making a channel that keeps me engaged and inspired.
This is stunning! Hear me out though, imagine a version where the puff of the sleeve is a sheer organza and then you could fill the puff with fake butterflies or birds or whatever flora or fauna you chose. Sort of like a little Victorian vivarium on your arms! I may need to do this myself!
Also consider: the absolute campness of doing exactly what you described, but with sequins and a tiny model mansion that become a snow globe every time you move around.
Love this. They go so well together too. Which definitely plays into the Victorian ideal of many bodices with one skirt. The original capsule wardrobe.
I don’t blame you at all for making a wearable mock up! Even the muslin mock up was divine! I instantly thought, add another puff and I’d be tempted to wear it as a blouse. Love everything you make, but this piece is just the perfect amount of extra 🤩 and you 💯 look regal in it.
When you asked what we should name it, my mind immediately went “The black mamba” 😂 I feel really dumb that I never make mock ups. Growing up, it wasn’t a thing. But the more I watch creators make them, they more I think I should, because of how messed up some of my projects get
Obsidian is another lovely word, from geology this time, that might describe your black morie gown. Iike the concept of accidental projects - ”accidents happen" will be my future explanation.
Your comment got me thinking and I had to go and Google anthracite - a hard coal with a submetallic lustre. The highest energy density of all coals, the fewest impurities - the highest ranking coal. I think it is the perfect name for a gown made out of polyester which is also made from a fossil fuel. Which I've just discovered is glamorously called black gold. And when the whole ensemble is complete you'll have perfect mix and match outfits. With a walking skirt length skirt in the moire the supermarket really could be your next stop!
Happy Thanksgiving Bianca, I do hope you had a smashingly awesome day. Completely STUNNING !!! Your hair, your makeup, those sleeves (drool, drool) of the mockup, in which truly stands alone. You have mesmerized us all over again. Yes, silk curtains would be EPIC. You do such Magnificent work. The Black Moire Gown name: "Malificent". ? (Intentional change of spelling.)
Such stunning work! I feel transported by the whole video. Ambience - check; gorgeous garment - check; witty commentary - check; such a pleasure to view. If you're still not decided about Anthracite (which is a lovely name), perhaps then, Nightshade.
A suggestion for the name of your accidental costume. "Mourning Becomes Electra." And that bodice is beautiful! Thank you for opening our eyes to possibilities. And I'm off to look up Truly Victorian.
I watched twice and still feel like it went by too fast. Black taffeta or yellow taffeta? That is a big decision. I love how the green accents the black on this bodice. I want to put Vampire collars on everything now Haha
I think it was common to always have a set of mourning clothes "at the ready" so to speak (which is kinda morbid I suppose but if someone died you probably didn't have time to order the clothes to be made in time for the funeral). So the bodice might have just been purchased as a standard addition to someone's wardrobe that they fortunately didn't have to wear?
Perhaps for wealthy folks, but I imagine with the cost of clothing and textiles it wouldn't be possible for everyone 😬 The bodice in question came from an estate in Gypsum Colorado, though I'm not sure if it was from there originally, would be a mining town in the 1890s for sure!
Funny you speak of silk on windows. That is literally the only kind of silk I can buy locally. I would buy it too except it’s all oranges, browns and orange brown plaids for some strange reason. Not my colours unfortunately.
Bianca, every time I watch one of your videos, I am struck afresh by not only how enjoyable, informative and impressive your content is, but how excellent your presentation style is. Characterful, quirky, engaging, soothing and endearing are just a few of the adjectives I would apply. You are one of my TH-cam absolute faves.
You got to admit, the thought of wearing this in the local grocery store is rather intriguing. No point in this gorgeous outfit sitting in the closet 😉
I do want to make a shirt with the big 1890s sleeves for "normal life" wear- funnily enough, they are back in fashion and buyable in stores. Only made in chiffon though.
Oh my goodness, yes! With the holidays coming up, it would make a great take on a Christmas Future cosplay. It’s spooky, it’s green, there’s no reason not to wear it for nearly every season.
Ooohh, the anthracite gown! Anthracite is very pretty, and it's a good match for your fabric. There's a ghost town called Anthracite close to where I grew up, and the mine it was named after was only really active in the 1890s. So there you go.
"Can you find silk moire?" Yes, I found a few yards of it in black, emerald, and raspberry at a thrift store for less than $15 for all the lengths together many years ago. It has a lovely ribbed texture, I'm using the black for a caftan and a vest with tutturma detail. Edit: that dramatic stand collar was called a Medici collar or sometimes a Moring glory collar in the 1890s and 1900s! I personally usually just call them evil queen collars.
@@TheClosetHistorian indeed! I was also lucky to get a LOT of white slubbed silk at some point... if only I could find some decent velvet or velveteen, and I dare not pray for wool.
This turned out divine! I would absolutely make another version with some fabric I had laying around too, polyester or not. Also, a note on puffed sleeves, I lived through the 1980's and their puff sleeves aren't anywhere near as amazing and luxurious as these sleeves. So let's just keep with the 19th century and not revisit the monstrosities of the late 20th, shall we?
Well well well if that isn't the most gorgeous accidental bodice project ;) the silhouette is simply stunning on you! I'm as always intrigued by the professional flow your projects have. While I'm sewing like a toddler in a theme park.
Happy Thanksgiving, Bianca!!! The gown is outstanding!!! ♥️♥️♥️. PS. Love your makeup & hair … a lot!!! 💚💚💚. OMG!!! You must be absolutely delighted at how the gorgeous mock-up turned out!!! It’s stunning!!!
Gorgeous! Love how it came out! Anthracite Gown works. Moire Gown makes me think of Dean Martin crooning about the moon and pizza...that and eels 😉 Your talking about other words/terms for burnt wood reminded me of the Japanese technique of charring the exterior wood of a structure. Its called Shou Sugi Ban (said Show Soh-gee Bahn). Might be a bit cumbersome for a gown name, though. 🤔
Propagating succulents...I laughed so hard! Love the sleeves. As a child of the 80s I've worn many a floral puffed sleeve monstrosity. I even had a floral jumper but it was really bloomers instead of a dress. Kind of calf length poofy bloomers with a cuff at the bottom. I did make it myself as one of my early sewing projects. For some reason I thought they were cool and I actually wore them in public! 🤣
My goodness, what a funereal dream this is! 😍 And it looks so good with the Mandragora skirt! You can find cotton/viscose moiré, which is already stupidly expensive, so i can only imagine the fortune that real silk moiré must cost!
Thank you Dee! I always worry the cotton blend ones are made for decor and will be too thick for apparel, but the hunt is always on. I found an amazing brown and peridot green iridescent moire poly brocade once and was overjoyed!
I admit I cried to see this perfect Villain bodice. Perhaps your black bodice could be Hematite? The striations of the Moire could make it Psilomelane. It goes into striated rock rather than wood, but stone names are soooo cool! I love that you have officially named one of your standard pattern pieces the Vampire Collar piece tm. I lived through the 80’s and I adore puffed sleeves. My purple wedding gown was copied from a dress from the Cocteau film: La Belle et Le Bete from 1938. It had huge tulle stuffed bags inside to hold the sleeve shapes. 23 yards of fabric (not including the tulle) for my wedding gown, made by a dear friend who just patterned it from watching the VHS tape. Gotta love a friend like that!
Just wanted to let you know your vids make me so happy! Having them on while I'm sewing makes it feel like having a sewing day with a friend (who is far more talented and a very good teacher). Thank you so much 💖💖
My Husband: Is that a bat collar in metallicy olive green fabric? Color kinda looks like the color of the last Doc Martens you bought. Me: **😱 omg, he's right! ** Hey baby, can I buy some "metallicy olive green fabric"?
Black Dress suggestions~ Obsidian (black volcanic glass rock and in one very rare location can be green) Anthracite - as you suggested Scoria - another carbon based black rock made from volcanos Atramentous - having a jet black color/lack of light Stygian - dark/gloomy, having jet black color
You know we as seamstresses, sewist, costumers etc make these beautiful creations. Then these creations sit in our closets and only get taken out for special occasions or for Halloween. Maybe we should just wear them. We spend all this time and money creating things we love but we don’t show them love by wearing them. I think I’m just going to start wearing my creations regardless of era.
That is some mock-up! Your hair and makeup for the intro are just stunning! Also, if that was my sewing machine I would be so tempted to turn the design on the base plate into an eye.
This bodice is amazing! It isn't a mock-up at all! I can't really find the words to describe it other than amazing. I agree with a person named Kate A who said she was so impressed with the look, style, talent, etc. that you have. I really liked the "Oops" moment too. I am thanking your patreon people as well, the others than me!! Congratulations on this masterpiece!
This is gorgeous! I vote for all mockups to be weareable, when possible. I can't wait for the next chapters of the Mandagora Gown! Bianca you are amazing!
Accidental projects are the best. It’s perfect! I think there is a Japanese wood burning finishing technique that would make a perfect name, I just can’t remember what they call it.
I actually do also have a wearable polyester mockup of a simple shirt I was trying to copy because the original (home-made from thrift store) is disintegrating (I've made several more since I fine-tuned the pattern). It's hot pink and has black, pink and purple finger-loop braiding lining the neck, pockets and cuffs and goes beautifully with a purple stretch velvet skirt my friend made me. The only change to the pattern was to drop thefront of the keyhole neckline about an inch so I can get it over my head while wearing glasses, and I have moved the pockets around on future versions. I never finished the seams on the mockup, but the original I was copying hadn't either, and that's not what was disintegrating on the original!! Also thank you for the inadvertent warning to stay away from SilkBaron altogether until I actually have a pattern in mind. And a place to wear whatever the pattern is for. And have used at least three more pieces from my stash. Went to the fabric store this week and came home with 5 metres of wide weave (100% unidentified fibre but looks like wool blanket) $6/m in tan and purple woven plaid that I don't know what I'm going to do with just yet but the rule is it has to be wearable for more than one event a year... so probably something medieval or Outlander-y, historically adequate at best, probably rectangles-and-gores construction, plus a matching hooded cloak. Maybe lined hose. Or a bedspread. Or something. I just had to have it. And a burn test when I got home suggests that whatever dryer lint they spun up, dyed and wove into this monstrosity is mostly natural fibre, the bits that kind of melted didn't make a hard ball like when I burned polycotton and I was able to easily crush the resulting blob between my fingers and it smelled a bit like burning hair so I'm guessing it also had more than a passing acquaintance with a sheep... so I'm not even allowed to LOOK at anything irridescent until conditions are met. Otherwise I'm gonna need another trunk for stash fabric and a second closet for even more pretty clothes I will never wear because for me, dressing up involves wearing something that's not PJ pants or cargo pants stuffed full of work tools :P
OMG, I see you feeling your oats HARD in this gown, SPECTACULAR. Did you finally get your hair undercut? Just stunning. STUNNING. I kind of wish you'd do bad CGI of some minions doing your bidding while wearing this.
Thank you! I have had an undercut for a few years now, I freaking love it 😂 I just got it trimmed up this week with it's more usual pattern, which lasts for a week or so before it grows out of course grr
You look stunning!!!!! I Love your makeup it goes perfectly with the Fabric. You will end up with 2 outfits that you can mix and match. I'm just going to have 5 minutes of Green with envy.... Why did I not find this when I was 40 yrs younger? Thank you for the pleasure you give to us viewers. Hugs n love Viv UK
OMG 😻😻😻 it’s beautiful. I love the collar detail and the pleated peplum is so fun looking. The poof sleeves are cool 😎 it looks awesome with the skirt 💚💚💚. Best “mock-up “ I have ever seen
The concept of weeeable mock-ups. It’ll get you every time. I say, as I sit here hand sewing a mock-up for a shirtwaist that I could have done quick and dirty on the machine, but my toot itching is atrocious (still can’t sew a straight line, not helped by the fact my machine badly needs a service and I’m pretty sure the timing is ever so slightly off). But why sew a quick mock-up that’ll do nothing else when I could take ten times longer to sew one I’ll be able to wear? It’s a nice, soft cotton twill that used to be a bedsheet. If it were a scratcher, or stained old bedsheet, I’d be able to just mock it up to check the fit, but wearable mock-up it is. And because I still can’t sew a straight line on a machine, hand stitching it is. That bodice with the skirt looks stunning. It’s got enough of the mandragora silk to make it match and look like a matching outfit. Just lovely.
Amazing as always😍😍 You are so very talented and informative. Love watching your channel, and have picked up so many tips from you re pattern drafting!! Love your hair in this vid 😍😍
This is insanely pretty for a mock-up!! Yes it has Vampire Queen vibes all the way. If you were ever interested in finding a place to wear it, perhaps Costume College when it comes back on. You will find plenty of admirers there that will appreciate your sewing and design - in addition to all of us of course, but it would come from your tribe!
In the Boston area where I'm from we have 2 Science Fiction conventions. At 1 costumes are worn and there is a masquerade ( costume competition). At the other one it is more serious with panels on and by writers. I assume your area has them as well. Maybe a good place to show off your work ( in both of your worlds)and get to meet like minded people. Just a thought. Your work is beautiful and you are an inspiration. I even got out that miss begotten full of mistakes jacket I attempted to make to see it it can be rescued. ( I just loved the fabric) thank you for what u do.
Why yes, someone else does want an 1890's mourning gown.. totally unrelated but what are your thoughts on the ethics of using graveyards as photoshoot locations?
Thank you Rachel! I think as long as the areas of the graveyard used/shown are not modern/active, and instead are like Victorian or older, then I see no problem with it.
I thoroughly appreciated this video. Watching you configure and adapt patterns tells me that you are really an architect. You blow me out of the water when you design on the fly. Bravo. Beauty in motion! 💯
First, the brooch in your opener is amazing! 😍😍 I love the ‘Oops just like that another project’ comment. 😂😂 I so relate. I too dislike the tall collars but I’m trying to get used to them to disguise ye old turkey neck. I bought this pattern as well and I’ll be attempting a mock-up soon. I’m really glad to see yours because it’s so beautiful. Now I’m more enthusiastic to try it.
I am in love with this project. I do the same thing. Keep adding and adding to a project. 💚💚💚💚 LOL..1980's fashion was my least favorite time of my childhood. Your "mock up" sleeves are elegant.
um this is aboslutely fabulous! since you added the silk accents to this, it totally works and you honestly wouldn't have to make a second bodice if you didn't want to 💖
Over rime you have become my favorite costuber. You teach usable sewing and patterning skills, make unique and beautiful gothic outfits, your makeup is always on point, I don't get a lecture, your vintage fashion sewing is totally my style, and you keep the focus on why we are here: sewing. Also your quirkiness is great. Thanks for making a channel that keeps me engaged and inspired.
Thank you! ❤
This is stunning! Hear me out though, imagine a version where the puff of the sleeve is a sheer organza and then you could fill the puff with fake butterflies or birds or whatever flora or fauna you chose. Sort of like a little Victorian vivarium on your arms! I may need to do this myself!
Also consider: the absolute campness of doing exactly what you described, but with sequins and a tiny model mansion that become a snow globe every time you move around.
Ooooooo. Tiny bats 🦇 or cicada bugs !
I need to see this made!!
Ohhhhh noooooo I want this
Fairly lights could be cool too
Love this. They go so well together too. Which definitely plays into the Victorian ideal of many bodices with one skirt. The original capsule wardrobe.
Thank you Kelsey! Love a "transformation" gown, so useful!
Genuinely can't get over how pretty this silk is!!
It's sooo good 😭💚
That turned out beautiful. I would wear it out shopping, but then I look for any occasion to wear my costumes.
Thank you Bree!
I don’t blame you at all for making a wearable mock up! Even the muslin mock up was divine! I instantly thought, add another puff and I’d be tempted to wear it as a blouse. Love everything you make, but this piece is just the perfect amount of extra 🤩 and you 💯 look regal in it.
Thank you Teresa! Let's just say I had a lot of ideas for other projects as soon as I tried that muslin mock up on 😍✨
When you asked what we should name it, my mind immediately went “The black mamba” 😂
I feel really dumb that I never make mock ups. Growing up, it wasn’t a thing. But the more I watch creators make them, they more I think I should, because of how messed up some of my projects get
It's the prettiest mock-up I've ever seen! Works super well with the green skirt!
"Suddenly I was unfolding the moray" 🤣
Bianca you are too funny!
Obsidian is another lovely word, from geology this time, that might describe your black morie gown. Iike the concept of accidental projects - ”accidents happen" will be my future explanation.
Your comment got me thinking and I had to go and Google anthracite - a hard coal with a submetallic lustre. The highest energy density of all coals, the fewest impurities - the highest ranking coal. I think it is the perfect name for a gown made out of polyester which is also made from a fossil fuel. Which I've just discovered is glamorously called black gold. And when the whole ensemble is complete you'll have perfect mix and match outfits. With a walking skirt length skirt in the moire the supermarket really could be your next stop!
Thank you! The plastics and prehistorics connection is extra on theme its true!! 😂
All I can think is WOW! Flat fabric has come to life.
Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving Bianca, I do hope you had a smashingly awesome day. Completely STUNNING !!! Your hair, your makeup, those sleeves (drool, drool) of the mockup, in which truly stands alone. You have mesmerized us all over again. Yes, silk curtains would be EPIC. You do such Magnificent work. The Black Moire Gown name: "Malificent". ? (Intentional change of spelling.)
Thank you Dolores! 💚🖤
Hi Bianca!! Wow, looking so amazing for just a mock up.. Loving the tail & the collar.. Mock up is just stunning….
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Thank you Deana!
Love it, only you could make a mock up and end up with such a stunning outfit, by the way love your hair.💖
Thank you Lesley! 💚
Such stunning work! I feel transported by the whole video. Ambience - check; gorgeous garment - check; witty commentary - check; such a pleasure to view. If you're still not decided about Anthracite (which is a lovely name), perhaps then, Nightshade.
Thank you Monika! 🖤
Really enjoyed this! You are such an artist! The collar and bustle are my favorite areas of the bodice. Can't wait for the next video!
Thank you Rachel!
A suggestion for the name of your accidental costume. "Mourning Becomes Electra." And that bodice is beautiful! Thank you for opening our eyes to possibilities. And I'm off to look up Truly Victorian.
Thank you Mary!
Stunning! I love all of your historic projects ❤💚
Thank you!
I agree with Debbie wear it out, it is stunning work and you look fabulous in it!
Thank you Sue!
This is so pretty. I want to make one f9r myself 💜💜
Thank you! Do it!!
Your videos are always getting better and better. I LOVE this project! I wish you a Blessed Yule!
Thank you! 💚
That's just stunning... the real bodice is going to be breathtaking!
Thank you!
"ironing it into submission" I AM CHOKING
Your makeup looks stunning!
Thank you!
Stunning!
I watched twice and still feel like it went by too fast. Black taffeta or yellow taffeta? That is a big decision. I love how the green accents the black on this bodice. I want to put Vampire collars on everything now Haha
Thank you Dawn! Vampire collars on everything is just good policy 🦇
I think it was common to always have a set of mourning clothes "at the ready" so to speak (which is kinda morbid I suppose but if someone died you probably didn't have time to order the clothes to be made in time for the funeral). So the bodice might have just been purchased as a standard addition to someone's wardrobe that they fortunately didn't have to wear?
Perhaps for wealthy folks, but I imagine with the cost of clothing and textiles it wouldn't be possible for everyone 😬 The bodice in question came from an estate in Gypsum Colorado, though I'm not sure if it was from there originally, would be a mining town in the 1890s for sure!
Funny you speak of silk on windows. That is literally the only kind of silk I can buy locally. I would buy it too except it’s all oranges, browns and orange brown plaids for some strange reason. Not my colours unfortunately.
Such a shame they don't have more colors!
You're such an icon
Petrified wood? Is that what you're thinking of? 🤔
Why do I want to make something like this and wear it to the grocery store
Haha
You could always call it the Carbonite bodice :p
Bianca, every time I watch one of your videos, I am struck afresh by not only how enjoyable, informative and impressive your content is, but how excellent your presentation style is. Characterful, quirky, engaging, soothing and endearing are just a few of the adjectives I would apply. You are one of my TH-cam absolute faves.
Me too!!!
Thank you so much Kate! ❤
How am I just now finding you? Everything everyone else says...so amazing and addicting!
You got to admit, the thought of wearing this in the local grocery store is rather intriguing. No point in this gorgeous outfit sitting in the closet 😉
I do want to make a shirt with the big 1890s sleeves for "normal life" wear- funnily enough, they are back in fashion and buyable in stores. Only made in chiffon though.
Those big fluffy shirts are the best…but this dress is absolutely awesome
Oh my goodness, yes! With the holidays coming up, it would make a great take on a Christmas Future cosplay. It’s spooky, it’s green, there’s no reason not to wear it for nearly every season.
@@idrisa7909 chiffon makes my skin crawl 🥴
@@mommashortcake6647 its itchy and whoever decided all long sleeved feminine shirts needed to have transparent sections is my mortal enemy.
Your hair! The collar! That SLEEVE! I am so invested in this. Thank you for sharing your magic with us!!
Thank you Alexi!
Ooohh, the anthracite gown! Anthracite is very pretty, and it's a good match for your fabric. There's a ghost town called Anthracite close to where I grew up, and the mine it was named after was only really active in the 1890s. So there you go.
Accidental Anthracite Gown! I love it.
On theme! 🖤
I love the analogy of propagating succulents to your wearable mock up creating a whole new outfit. Can't wait to see it in the silk!
Wow!!!!
Thank you Flynn! 💚
"Can you find silk moire?"
Yes, I found a few yards of it in black, emerald, and raspberry at a thrift store for less than $15 for all the lengths together many years ago. It has a lovely ribbed texture, I'm using the black for a caftan and a vest with tutturma detail.
Edit: that dramatic stand collar was called a Medici collar or sometimes a Moring glory collar in the 1890s and 1900s! I personally usually just call them evil queen collars.
Not many will have the thrifting gods smile upon us with such blessings 😭✨ Congratulations honestly, I'm jelly 😂
@@TheClosetHistorian indeed! I was also lucky to get a LOT of white slubbed silk at some point... if only I could find some decent velvet or velveteen, and I dare not pray for wool.
Update: I have like, 14 yards of dark purple velveteen now, again from thrifting in the form of curtains
This turned out divine! I would absolutely make another version with some fabric I had laying around too, polyester or not. Also, a note on puffed sleeves, I lived through the 1980's and their puff sleeves aren't anywhere near as amazing and luxurious as these sleeves. So let's just keep with the 19th century and not revisit the monstrosities of the late 20th, shall we?
Thank you! I have cut apart an 1980's prom/bridesmaids puff sleeve before and had enough fabric to cut out half of a new project 😂
Well well well if that isn't the most gorgeous accidental bodice project ;) the silhouette is simply stunning on you!
I'm as always intrigued by the professional flow your projects have. While I'm sewing like a toddler in a theme park.
Thank you Tiffy! I promise that just out of frame the sewing room around me is a big mess if that helps 😂
WOW!! Bianca, I am so mesmerized by your creativity and skill. This dress and you are absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Shawna!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bianca!!! The gown is outstanding!!! ♥️♥️♥️. PS. Love your makeup & hair … a lot!!! 💚💚💚. OMG!!! You must be absolutely delighted at how the gorgeous mock-up turned out!!! It’s stunning!!!
Thank you Alice!
Gorgeous! Love how it came out!
Anthracite Gown works. Moire Gown makes me think of Dean Martin crooning about the moon and pizza...that and eels 😉
Your talking about other words/terms for burnt wood reminded me of the Japanese technique of charring the exterior wood of a structure. Its called Shou Sugi Ban (said Show Soh-gee Bahn). Might be a bit cumbersome for a gown name, though. 🤔
Thank you Jeanne! I'm sure that Japanese technique yields beautiful results, I do love deep black lacquerware too 🤩
Propagating succulents...I laughed so hard! Love the sleeves. As a child of the 80s I've worn many a floral puffed sleeve monstrosity. I even had a floral jumper but it was really bloomers instead of a dress. Kind of calf length poofy bloomers with a cuff at the bottom. I did make it myself as one of my early sewing projects. For some reason I thought they were cool and I actually wore them in public! 🤣
we used to call those bloomers "knickerbockers" in NZ in the 70s :D
Thank you! So many puffy sleeves, I wonder when the giant puffs will return again 😂
My goodness, what a funereal dream this is! 😍 And it looks so good with the Mandragora skirt!
You can find cotton/viscose moiré, which is already stupidly expensive, so i can only imagine the fortune that real silk moiré must cost!
Thank you Dee! I always worry the cotton blend ones are made for decor and will be too thick for apparel, but the hunt is always on. I found an amazing brown and peridot green iridescent moire poly brocade once and was overjoyed!
I admit I cried to see this perfect Villain bodice. Perhaps your black bodice could be Hematite? The striations of the Moire could make it Psilomelane. It goes into striated rock rather than wood, but stone names are soooo cool! I love that you have officially named one of your standard pattern pieces the Vampire Collar piece tm. I lived through the 80’s and I adore puffed sleeves. My purple wedding gown was copied from a dress from the Cocteau film: La Belle et Le Bete from 1938. It had huge tulle stuffed bags inside to hold the sleeve shapes. 23 yards of fabric (not including the tulle) for my wedding gown, made by a dear friend who just patterned it from watching the VHS tape. Gotta love a friend like that!
Thank you Thea! 23 yards is indeed impressive! You have seen Dita Von Teese's big purple wedding gown I imagine, it's also quite glorious.
Just wanted to let you know your vids make me so happy! Having them on while I'm sewing makes it feel like having a sewing day with a friend (who is far more talented and a very good teacher). Thank you so much 💖💖
Thank you so much Sophie ❤
My Husband: Is that a bat collar in metallicy olive green fabric? Color kinda looks like the color of the last Doc Martens you bought.
Me: **😱 omg, he's right! ** Hey baby, can I buy some "metallicy olive green fabric"?
Black Dress suggestions~
Obsidian (black volcanic glass rock and in one very rare location can be green)
Anthracite - as you suggested
Scoria - another carbon based black rock made from volcanos
Atramentous - having a jet black color/lack of light
Stygian - dark/gloomy, having jet black color
Holy crap!!! This is phenomenal! You did such an amazing job and those sleeves are indeed epic.
Thank you Stephanie!
You know we as seamstresses, sewist, costumers etc make these beautiful creations. Then these creations sit in our closets and only get taken out for special occasions or for Halloween. Maybe we should just wear them. We spend all this time and money creating things we love but we don’t show them love by wearing them. I think I’m just going to start wearing my creations regardless of era.
My resolution for 2022 is going to be learning how to sew dramatically eased seams without basting (on the first attempt :/) like Bianca!
That is some mock-up! Your hair and makeup for the intro are just stunning!
Also, if that was my sewing machine I would be so tempted to turn the design on the base plate into an eye.
Thank you Annie!
This bodice is amazing! It isn't a mock-up at all! I can't really find the words to describe it other than amazing. I agree with a person named Kate A who said she was so impressed with the look, style, talent, etc. that you have. I really liked the "Oops" moment too. I am thanking your patreon people as well, the others than me!! Congratulations on this masterpiece!
Thank you Peggy! ❤❤❤ It was a mockup that turned into a whole new gown project 😂🖤
Hey you! I love your content sending you love and light 🎀♥️
Thank you Tevka! ❤
This is gorgeous! I vote for all mockups to be weareable, when possible. I can't wait for the next chapters of the Mandagora Gown! Bianca you are amazing!
Thank you Iara!! 🖤
Accidental projects are the best. It’s perfect! I think there is a Japanese wood burning finishing technique that would make a perfect name, I just can’t remember what they call it.
Thank you Brook!
OMG. How awesome that you have a very wearable “mock-up”. I love the flare you have given it.
Thank you Jaclyn!
I actually do also have a wearable polyester mockup of a simple shirt I was trying to copy because the original (home-made from thrift store) is disintegrating (I've made several more since I fine-tuned the pattern). It's hot pink and has black, pink and purple finger-loop braiding lining the neck, pockets and cuffs and goes beautifully with a purple stretch velvet skirt my friend made me. The only change to the pattern was to drop thefront of the keyhole neckline about an inch so I can get it over my head while wearing glasses, and I have moved the pockets around on future versions. I never finished the seams on the mockup, but the original I was copying hadn't either, and that's not what was disintegrating on the original!!
Also thank you for the inadvertent warning to stay away from SilkBaron altogether until I actually have a pattern in mind. And a place to wear whatever the pattern is for. And have used at least three more pieces from my stash. Went to the fabric store this week and came home with 5 metres of wide weave (100% unidentified fibre but looks like wool blanket) $6/m in tan and purple woven plaid that I don't know what I'm going to do with just yet but the rule is it has to be wearable for more than one event a year... so probably something medieval or Outlander-y, historically adequate at best, probably rectangles-and-gores construction, plus a matching hooded cloak. Maybe lined hose. Or a bedspread. Or something. I just had to have it. And a burn test when I got home suggests that whatever dryer lint they spun up, dyed and wove into this monstrosity is mostly natural fibre, the bits that kind of melted didn't make a hard ball like when I burned polycotton and I was able to easily crush the resulting blob between my fingers and it smelled a bit like burning hair so I'm guessing it also had more than a passing acquaintance with a sheep... so I'm not even allowed to LOOK at anything irridescent until conditions are met. Otherwise I'm gonna need another trunk for stash fabric and a second closet for even more pretty clothes I will never wear because for me, dressing up involves wearing something that's not PJ pants or cargo pants stuffed full of work tools :P
Sometimes tartan just demands to be purchased, and that is a fact, so I think you did well 😂
The name given to the sound taffeta makes is scroop 😀 learnt that at a couture sewing course I attended
Yes, Silk Baron is a truly dangerous place. Oooooof.
Also, I’ve seen where there’s thread bars on the skirts and hooks on the inside of the bodice to hold it down in the waist.
OMG, I see you feeling your oats HARD in this gown, SPECTACULAR. Did you finally get your hair undercut? Just stunning. STUNNING. I kind of wish you'd do bad CGI of some minions doing your bidding while wearing this.
Thank you! I have had an undercut for a few years now, I freaking love it 😂 I just got it trimmed up this week with it's more usual pattern, which lasts for a week or so before it grows out of course grr
I wish you did dress workshops. I am sure they would be so much fun with you
if you meld the edges of the boning using a candle - it is no longer sharp :)
You look stunning!!!!! I Love your makeup it goes perfectly with the Fabric. You will end up with 2 outfits that you can mix and match. I'm just going to have 5 minutes of Green with envy.... Why did I not find this when I was 40 yrs younger? Thank you for the pleasure you give to us viewers. Hugs n love Viv UK
Thank you Viv! ❤
The “mock up” looks absolutely stunning, especially with the skirt
Thank you Jordi!
OMG 😻😻😻 it’s beautiful. I love the collar detail and the pleated peplum is so fun looking. The poof sleeves are cool 😎 it looks awesome with the skirt 💚💚💚. Best “mock-up “ I have ever seen
Thank you Tena! 💚
Lovely! I don't think I would have lined the sleeve puff... and i'm salty we didn't see the embellishments lol... Stunning work as always!
Thank you! Plenty of embellishing coming up I promise 😅
Seriously. Wear it to the Library. Trust me.
The suburban library near me is not worthy 😂
The concept of weeeable mock-ups. It’ll get you every time.
I say, as I sit here hand sewing a mock-up for a shirtwaist that I could have done quick and dirty on the machine, but my toot itching is atrocious (still can’t sew a straight line, not helped by the fact my machine badly needs a service and I’m pretty sure the timing is ever so slightly off). But why sew a quick mock-up that’ll do nothing else when I could take ten times longer to sew one I’ll be able to wear? It’s a nice, soft cotton twill that used to be a bedsheet. If it were a scratcher, or stained old bedsheet, I’d be able to just mock it up to check the fit, but wearable mock-up it is. And because I still can’t sew a straight line on a machine, hand stitching it is.
That bodice with the skirt looks stunning. It’s got enough of the mandragora silk to make it match and look like a matching outfit. Just lovely.
Thank you Katherine! Projects just demand to be created sometimes 😂
Amazing as always😍😍 You are so very talented and informative. Love watching your channel, and have picked up so many tips from you re pattern drafting!! Love your hair in this vid 😍😍
Thank you Norma! ❤
Oh, Bianca! You have outdone yourself with this bodice! Perfect fit, gorgeous finishing, amazing garment!
Thank you Susan!
This is insanely pretty for a mock-up!! Yes it has Vampire Queen vibes all the way. If you were ever interested in finding a place to wear it, perhaps Costume College when it comes back on. You will find plenty of admirers there that will appreciate your sewing and design - in addition to all of us of course, but it would come from your tribe!
Thank you Christine!
I now have to make vampire collars for all of my truly victorian patterns.
In the Boston area where I'm from we have 2 Science Fiction conventions. At 1 costumes are worn and there is a masquerade ( costume competition). At the other one it is more serious with panels on and by writers. I assume your area has them as well. Maybe a good place to show off your work ( in both of your worlds)and get to meet like minded people. Just a thought. Your work is beautiful and you are an inspiration. I even got out that miss begotten full of mistakes jacket I attempted to make to see it it can be rescued. ( I just loved the fabric) thank you for what u do.
Thank you Donna!
For an accidental from mock-up to actual costume, it is so gorgeous. So Regina (OUaT) Mills. Chef's kiss on how great it turned out.
Thank you Denise!
Wow, beautiful! If this is the mock-up, the Mandragora bodice is going to be fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished!
Thank you Kathryn!
Wow! Amazing! So dramatic. Really interesting process, thanks for sharing, Bianca.
Thank you Mara!
I love your channel. I recommend calling this the Shou Sugi Ban gown (it is the name of the technique preserving wood by charting it).
Thank you Julie!
Oh my. That is wonderful. Find some fancy dress party to go to on New Year's Eve and wear this. This must be worn ASAP!
Thank you!
Why yes, someone else does want an 1890's mourning gown.. totally unrelated but what are your thoughts on the ethics of using graveyards as photoshoot locations?
Thank you Rachel! I think as long as the areas of the graveyard used/shown are not modern/active, and instead are like Victorian or older, then I see no problem with it.
Accidentally creating another project is just so relatable. 😂👍
Projects demand to be started 😅✨
This is GORGEOUS!!! If I can have a 10th of your talent I would be most pleased!
Thank you Kira!
Absolutely incredible! Such dark bounty, one positively seethes with envy whilst watching.
Thank you!! 🖤
I think I have figured out why I wasn't blown away by anything I saw at JoAnn fabric today. That turned out gorgeous 😍
Thank you Vicky! My own Joann keeps going downhill sadly 😂
5:08 - I am loving the silhouette on you. Looks fantastic!
What about calling it the 'Shou Sugi Ban bodice'?
Thank you Kaytie!
I thoroughly appreciated this video. Watching you configure and adapt patterns tells me that you are really an architect. You blow me out of the water when you design on the fly. Bravo. Beauty in motion! 💯
Thank you Suzanne! I find it hard to explain what I'm doing sometimes becuase I just /go/ at a pattern 😅
If you call that a mock up….. great job 💕💕🙌🙌🙌
Can’t wait to see the real version
Thank you Patti!
Fantastic video as always and I love your make-up. I think the nicest things happen by accident. Best wishes x
Thank you Heather!
First, the brooch in your opener is amazing! 😍😍 I love the
‘Oops just like that another project’ comment. 😂😂 I so relate. I too dislike the tall collars but I’m trying to get used to them to disguise ye old turkey neck. I bought this pattern as well and I’ll be attempting a mock-up soon. I’m really glad to see yours because it’s so beautiful. Now I’m more enthusiastic to try it.
Thank you Cay! I hope you have fun with it, I am super loyal to TV patterns now 🖤
OH YES THIS LOOK IS SO MUCH AWESOME I CAN'T EVEN WATCH THE VIDEO!!!!
💛🖤💚🔥🔥🔥🔥😍
Thank you!! 😂✨
Yay!!! A new accidental gown!!! Yes, I’d just wear it out and about, but I like being an oddball.
Thank you Autumn!
I am in love with this project. I do the same thing. Keep adding and adding to a project. 💚💚💚💚 LOL..1980's fashion was my least favorite time of my childhood. Your "mock up" sleeves are elegant.
Thank you Sinndy!
Beautiful!! And I love that you'll end up with two interchangeable sets!
Thank you Rachel! Got to love a mix and match 🖤💚
A fancier name for that could be shou sugi ban which is a method of preserving wood by charring it with fire in Japan
If only my Japanese pronunciation wasn't so bad though 😅🖤
um this is aboslutely fabulous! since you added the silk accents to this, it totally works and you honestly wouldn't have to make a second bodice if you didn't want to 💖
Thank you Rachel! 💚
two sets of dresses on this project, fantastic! can't wait to see how they turn out. BTW that bat brooch is stunning!!
Thank you Marcco! 🦇
Sleeves, collar, and peplum perfection in all its dark wonderfulness!!!
Thank you Guinevere!