As a professional seamstress, I think you did a great job! Fabric glue for the appliques isn't uncommon and given your time crunch, completely reasonable. As for patterns, everyone's body is different and commercial patterns aren't always great about it. I love your vibes-based drafting, it really worked for all the swooping, organic shapes. Personally, I would recommend making paper versions of stuff like the bodice base. Then you have a template for the next one you make. Pattern's biggest strength are that you can quickly make the same garment again and again. I'm glad you had fun making and wearing such a beautiful and ethereal gown!
A vampire and fey meeting, both trying to uphold the rules of hospitality without tricking the other into eternal servitude...I've read a story or meme about that somewhere.
@@your_local_artist The ultimate power move in a vampire/fey rivalry would be the fairy inviting the vampire over to tea. The vampire has natural dominion over anyone who invites them into their home, the fairy has natural dominion over anyone who violates the laws of hospitality, and neither can refuse the appointment without showing weakness so it'd just be a constant headgame of the vampire trying to manoueuvre the fairy into a position where the obligations of hospitality allow the vampire to eat them, and the fairy trying to trick the vampire into doing something that would allow the fairy to declare them a poor guest. Next paradox: Fairies have power over those who eat fey food. Vampires have power over those they feed on. Even should the vampire succesfully bite the faerie they're still at square one.
A tip for the lace appliqués: If it’s polyester (which it usually is), use a heated knife or a wood burning tool to trim around the appliqués. It’s a lot faster and a lot easier than using scissors.
I might try that next time! Thank you! I've tried a variation before that didn't work so well (went really stringy, I wonder if it wasn't hot enough?) so I want to revisit that technique it'll save me so much time!
@MissTwisteddd it depends on the fiber content of the lace, in my experience. Always keep off-cuts for testing out different temperatures before you jump in.
@willmfrank most of them tend to be on a netting of some sort and don't really fray, but even then, it still provides much neater, more even edges than scissors. If you do have to use scissors, the best kind to use is little embroidery scissors. You can buy a set pretty cheap, and they have much finer, more precise blades, and the sets usually include one curved pair, which is really helpful.
The seam on your circle dress is a french seam. I use that when I make medieval costumes 😁 So happy this gave you the chance to recharge your heartfire! The whole outfit looks GREAT!!
Fun fact: in France, we call them "couture anglaise" (English seam) 😄 And for the corset lacing, we call it "laçage à la paresseuse" (Lazy girl lacing!)
IKR?! 🤯 Even with all the mass-market techniques these days, real quality glass beads with that metallic interior coating to increase lustre are still pretty pricey, so AU$5 for a massive bag of bugle beads...?? Wish our local op shops had such cool stuff!
I always admire cosplayers because I often suffer from art block, and just seeing you make things continuously despite all the time it takes up simply amazes me.
I live for this kind of cosplay-by-the-seat-of-your-pants energy. The joy is infectious. Also, it's a niche reference, but grab a red sword, put a big red flower in your hair, and this look would make an amazing Pardoner Fennel from Reverie Under the Moonlight.
@MissTwisteddd but the feathers are so cool and I'm sure a case could be made for both horns (Puc) or feathers (Neighbors) [both examples given are from Ancient Magus' Bride]
Girl.. I for real don't regret subscribing to your channel like DAMN- that looks absolutely stunning! And judging by the thumbnail, you REALLY got some talent! And just a quick reminder that this masterpiece was made in only one week
As someone who grew up sewing, I really wish I could just go to every cosplayer that gets into this thinking of "illegal sewing," give them a hug, a cup of hot chocolate (with toppings of choice of course), and tell them there's no such thing and that their best is beautiful! I may not be able to share all of my knowledge with young sewists but watching these videos makes me feel obligated to start. It's all a reminder that no matter how little we had at times, I was fortunate to grow up with am amazing Mom who made life magical in so many ways and continues to inspire me to keep coloring outside the lines. Remember friends, it's not "illegal" because it's a theatre or film method to finish a piece or make-do when you're crunched for time or busy. Just have fun!
As a seamstress, I think you did amazing work! Especially in 7 days! I love the way you sewed your gown. No pattern, just vibes. You have a pretty good understanding of how clothing fits so it turned out so well. When you made that corset with no pattern, I was impressed! Your gown is stunning!
Wild! My wife is a pattern designer for a famous fashion brand and is obsessive when it comes to building custom costumes, i definitely have to send this to her. Thanks for sharing.😍🥰🥰
Hey there, So I have been sewing formal wear, historical wear, and cos play dresses for over 34 years now. Unless you are or where trying to do with historical accurately sewing techniques. Cosplay garments are pretty much anything goes as long as it look great and works for you! Using paints, dyes, heck wire sculpting elements onto a bodice to make fabric twisting vines with 3d printed flowers. Overall, I think your end dress turned out amazing and really captured the elements you wanted to achieve. 🎉❤🎉
I didn't know a loop turner even existed! I usually just take a thicker knitting needle, and push the closed end of the fabric through the entire thing with the knob on the needle, and when it gets to the opening I can pull it through by hand. Not exactly professional either though XD And I'm not exactly doing a lot of sewing either XD My respect, it turned out absolutely beautiful!
This reminds me of a cosplay meet up I was at. We were a bunch of Zelda cosplayers and just wanted to make some cool pictures together. We ended up at a local diner and kinda danced the night away. The energy in those kinds of meetups is always great and I'm so so glad that you had so much fun with this project:]
It is astonishing that you've accomplished this with the amount of detail that it has in a week! Not only that, but you did this from your imagination with no plan. You're a genius, friend!
“I’m taking so many illegal shortcuts!” Still incorporates HOURS of meticulous hand made appliqués, beading, dying, painting… YOU ARE TOO POWERFUL. I’m so here for it. This is AMAZING! Imagine if you’d had a month. You just DIYd couture. In seven days.
"Whatever strange hybrid I am now" I mean, you're not wrong, but love you for it. Your work is always amazing and this hybrid makes me wish I could get you to cosplay my Half earth genie / half fae DD character. I'm sure you'd get the murderous vibes just right. Stay Twisteddd!
First off, what?? A week?? No patterns? A true testament to your creativity and skill, absolutely love the result! But it's so funny seeing you suffer in the cold while I'm over here just melting in the heat xD. Geography is wild
I can't believe you were able to accomplish that level of detail in one week, especially with it being the first time you used more than one tool/item! You are truly a miracle worker. That dress is worthy of a vampire queen!
I love the hubris in this. Small tips: you corrected yourself from grommet to eyelet, but these ARE grommets. True eyelets are where you sew it like a tiny round button hole. And the awl trick (which is better with a flared or tapered awl) is for if you haven't cut the hole at all.
Yeah I think I was thinking of press studs when I corrected myself incorrectly 😂 I know the awl trick is used without the cutting usually but I wanted to use it since I had holes/grommets too big for just the awl!
The awl trick is also commonly used the way she did it, for a tight woven fabric which you can't get to the required diameter by stretching only. It's still way more stable to only cut a few fibers than to cut the whole thing.
I only have the most rudimentary sewing skills (I can repair holes in clothes and sew beads to things) but I LOVE seeing the entire creative process with all of the planning, tweaks tests, trials, and spontaneous moments of inspiration. It's just such an art of love and it really makes long videos worth it.
This was gorgeous, and it was so amazing to watch everythig come together. The level of skill it takes to bring so many different techniques into a cohesive (and frankly stunning) gown is mind-boggling, and watching you do it all in seven days!? I'm subscribing for sure. (Also, i'm sure you know the soldering iron trick for appliques but, just in case: With some fabrics, you can wear a respirator and use a soldering iron to trace an outline around the edges of the beadwork, which will separate them from the fabric without damage and save hours of cissor-cutting time. It...does require being outside or in an incredibly well-ventilated environment though, so perhaps not in such cold weather)
As someone who started sewing to cosplays and now drag and making patterns on the fly. Sometimes you just don't have the time to the "right way", it looks amazing Don't beat yourself up for not finishing everything up because the Victorians didn't do that either. It's perfect enough ❤
for as many shortcuts as you say you took, and how little time you had, there's still so much effort and creativity on display and the result looks phenomenal!
1:25 feel this :D I am a steampunk girly in a crowd of goth people :D In my steampunky brown-beige big dress in a room full of mystic black gently humaniods. Well happend one time, when my husband (who was dressed in black too) said he had to go somewhere during a concert. And just said "If I search you, I just have to look for a beige spot in this crowd :D "
Steampunk and Goth are really kissing cousins. Each year, it seems more and more so. I used to be the one singled out at steampunk events years ago as the only one wearing black and jewel tones. I was pointed out at lectures as an example of something not sepia tone. But Victorians didn’t wear brown…the tin types were sepia! Anyway, each year, it got more gothy at steampunk cons. I feel now it is more of a 50/50 mix…and even at goth clubs, I will see the typical sepia steampunk. :)
This was so cool! It honestly reminded me of doing theater costume when you improvised with glue and other cheats because 90% of things on stage are held together with glue, paint, and promises, lol.
For 7 days, this was amazing. When you showed us how the corset looked on you, I gasped. Charlotte, you did amazing! I hope you aren't selling yourself short on this, and I look forward to any modifications you make on this ball gown.
As a fashion history enthusiast, you have done everything correctly. Fashionista's love cutting corners. 12 out of 10. Honestly, the final product is perfect. I love.
I wasn't too sure when I was presented with the link but really glad I visited. Absolutely fantastic! Love the process and end results. Interesting that you should reference Morgan Donnar for the coursette as her approach is so different. Thank you for sharing.
You stressed me out sooo bad with the random cuts on the fabric but it was so worth it!! All of you looked absolutely AMAZING, also I think you would KILL a Genshin Columbina cosplay
To make that gown in just 7 days is incredible. You looked amazing! Everyone at the photo shoot looked great and as if the shoot was a lot of fun. Amazing work as always from you❤.
The bit about basically being glorified tents made me both cry & laugh - our older houses here in NZ are very much the same!! Thankfully some recent legal standards around actually having to insulate & weatherproof newer houses are finally going to make homes healthier, drier and less expensive to heat going forward... But anybody who's chronically renting older (ie cheaper) places gets very used to the ankle draughts, unbearably hot summer rooms, huge heating & cooling bills, window condensation & wardrobe mildew... 😵💫
What a beautiful Victorian vampire you are! Yes that is a bad pun about you living in Victoria. I can confirm as a fellow Victorian I am watching this while also complaining about how cold it is. Even though I am in bed, with multiple blankets and the heater on. Hating the cold here is a National sport! Love your work Charlotte! I am super inspired to make my own vampire gown now! Thank you!!!
This is so inspiring!! Just the fact that you winged the entire pattern shows how anyone can get creative and use what resources they have to make something! This is my favorite thing I’ve seen you make! It’s so gorgeous and you’ve given me some ideas to be creative myself. I want some extra flounce like you’ve done 👗 ❤️ ✨
Yes it is a French seam. They last for 20 years or more of regular wear. They are fussy but marvelous. If the pliers are giving you a hard time try a bolt cutter. Alternatively you can cut with the wire cutter half way through and then bend the metal back and forth rapidly till it heats up and then snaps into. I have always used a crochet hook to turn a small strip. That is awesome, unearthly beautiful dress.
I cannot tell you how extremely fortunate this video is for me, I'm getting back into cosplay after like a decade except I'm learning sewing at the same time. Currently working on a strapless dress and have been having so many bodice/boning/bust cup issues so seeing you wing it with this is SUPER refreshing and gives me a lot more confidence (cosplay audacity?) Thank you thank you thank you
Omg this is amazing!!! I gotta say, the red and white hade me skeptical, but this is an otherworldly masterpiece! You are not only talented, you’re telling a story with this. You and your art are truly beyond beautiful
"Typical, indecisive bisexual" is probably the most relatable phrase I've heard in a minute 😂. My favorite still being "In theory, I'm bisexual. In practice, I'm frightened" 😅
That gown looks absolutely fantastic! The crystal blood turned out so well, and i love the flounces and curves, it's got so much shape and movement! It's incredible that you did this in 7 days!
Miss Twisted, it makes me so glad that a fellow emo baby has become a gloriously sublime creature of the arts. You stayed true to you and flourished. Children with a faithful passion for what they love make the most unforgettable and wonderful adults! As a teacher, I nurture characters like yours so that they may never wither. I'm getting a bit maudlin, but your love for what you do and who you are just fills my heart to bursting. I wish you many merry years of crafting! ♥
i love your creativity! it's so nice and inspiring to just watch you getting wild with all the stuff to create that dress. and hey, as long as it looks nice, you don't have to sew ming accurate.
honestly the best thing about sewing is being creative about it so "cutting corners" is just another way to make something cool without losing your mind. no need to apologise!
This outfit is stunning, just magnificent regardless of the cut-corners technique-wise. I adore the way the combos of edgings, paint & adornments came together! 😍 The BEST thing was just hearing how much fun you were having with the project.
I'm a reeeaaallll beginner at sewing but damn if your videos don't motivate me. Not only to get back to it but to be brave and just have fun with it. The dress and everyone else's costumes were so beautiful. I was genuinely in awe.
ahhhh i love it! i myself am a crafty seamstress (very loose term) i know what i should be doing when sewing but glue and craft supplies are always my go to lol lets call it mixed media sewing!
STUNNING!!!! So obsessed with the result! Thanks for inspiring me to make my own fancy dress with next to no experience :] I don’t have a reason tho lol, I just think it’s fun. Im glad you had fun and aren’t burning yourself out!!
Having seen the photos you posted on instagram, I had to see the process of building such a beautiful piece. The fact that you are learning as well as showing everyone your skills and corner cuts, is absolutely brilliant to watch. Loved every minute of the video and that dress is amazing. Thank you again for your dedication.
It turned out Absolutely Gorgeous, you must of been a seemstress in a previous life, you definately have an amazing creative talent. Can't wait to see your future projects.
Cosplay is all about learning and having fun! Nobody goes into a cosplay just knowing everything right off the bat. We all have to learn sometime and that’s perfectly fine! I know I’ve learned a few tricks from you, and I don’t even cosplay super complex characters!
I am a period bridal gown designer/maker and I watched your whole video as I was so amazed at how how creative*resourceful* and super ***talented*** that you are 🎉 So KUDOS to you ❤ You are way braver than I am girl working without patterns 😮
This is absolutely gorgeous🥹 It almost looks like one of those AI dresses come to life! Absolutely well done on the design🤩 This is something I’d love to wear!
I have been watching your content/your socials for a long time and GOD I just love all the work you do!! You're almost to 1 million!!!! I hope to make crazy cool projects like you do someday. Keep up the amazing work~!
First off, AWESOME job! I have very little interest in sewing beyond what I need to in order to do basic repairs and only a vague interest in cosplay, but I find your channel utterly fascinating. You trigger my unquenchable urge toward omniscience. Your process strikes me as that of the stereotypical male: forget planning and measuring, full speed ahead,figure it out later, improvise/adapt/overcome! Pure Excellence.
As a professional seamstress, I think you did a great job! Fabric glue for the appliques isn't uncommon and given your time crunch, completely reasonable. As for patterns, everyone's body is different and commercial patterns aren't always great about it. I love your vibes-based drafting, it really worked for all the swooping, organic shapes. Personally, I would recommend making paper versions of stuff like the bodice base. Then you have a template for the next one you make. Pattern's biggest strength are that you can quickly make the same garment again and again. I'm glad you had fun making and wearing such a beautiful and ethereal gown!
I feel like the best way to describe the current style is "Miss Frizzle retires to a spooky cottage and learns magic but also gardens."
This is very accurate!
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A vampire and fey meeting, both trying to uphold the rules of hospitality without tricking the other into eternal servitude...I've read a story or meme about that somewhere.
Aah I think I remember reading that one too!
Pretty sure it was a Tumblr meme
if there is a story could anyone let us know it sounds interesting (to me at least)
@@your_local_artist The ultimate power move in a vampire/fey rivalry would be the fairy inviting the vampire over to tea. The vampire has natural dominion over anyone who invites them into their home, the fairy has natural dominion over anyone who violates the laws of hospitality, and neither can refuse the appointment without showing weakness so it'd just be a constant headgame of the vampire trying to manoueuvre the fairy into a position where the obligations of hospitality allow the vampire to eat them, and the fairy trying to trick the vampire into doing something that would allow the fairy to declare them a poor guest.
Next paradox: Fairies have power over those who eat fey food. Vampires have power over those they feed on. Even should the vampire succesfully bite the faerie they're still at square one.
@@Ghalaghor_McAllistor oooo thank youuu💜💜
A tip for the lace appliqués: If it’s polyester (which it usually is), use a heated knife or a wood burning tool to trim around the appliqués. It’s a lot faster and a lot easier than using scissors.
I might try that next time! Thank you! I've tried a variation before that didn't work so well (went really stringy, I wonder if it wasn't hot enough?) so I want to revisit that technique it'll save me so much time!
@MissTwisteddd it depends on the fiber content of the lace, in my experience. Always keep off-cuts for testing out different temperatures before you jump in.
It also has the added benefit of sealing the edges so that you don't have to stitch them to prevent fraying.
@willmfrank most of them tend to be on a netting of some sort and don't really fray, but even then, it still provides much neater, more even edges than scissors. If you do have to use scissors, the best kind to use is little embroidery scissors. You can buy a set pretty cheap, and they have much finer, more precise blades, and the sets usually include one curved pair, which is really helpful.
The seam on your circle dress is a french seam. I use that when I make medieval costumes 😁 So happy this gave you the chance to recharge your heartfire! The whole outfit looks GREAT!!
Hah so I did get it right?? I'm so happy to hear that!
Fun fact: in France, we call them "couture anglaise" (English seam) 😄
And for the corset lacing, we call it "laçage à la paresseuse" (Lazy girl lacing!)
Oh yes. You definitively got a bargain on those Czech beads. I am so jealous.
IKR?! 🤯 Even with all the mass-market techniques these days, real quality glass beads with that metallic interior coating to increase lustre are still pretty pricey, so AU$5 for a massive bag of bugle beads...?? Wish our local op shops had such cool stuff!
this would make for a GORGEOUS goth-y wedding dress. It turned out so friggin good!
I always admire cosplayers because I often suffer from art block, and just seeing you make things continuously despite all the time it takes up simply amazes me.
I live for this kind of cosplay-by-the-seat-of-your-pants energy. The joy is infectious.
Also, it's a niche reference, but grab a red sword, put a big red flower in your hair, and this look would make an amazing Pardoner Fennel from Reverie Under the Moonlight.
"Vampire and fae vibes" okay so just your usual looks
Hahaha yeeeeah 😂 at least this one has less horns and feathers!
@MissTwisteddd but the feathers are so cool and I'm sure a case could be made for both horns (Puc) or feathers (Neighbors) [both examples given are from Ancient Magus' Bride]
Girl.. I for real don't regret subscribing to your channel like DAMN- that looks absolutely stunning! And judging by the thumbnail, you REALLY got some talent! And just a quick reminder that this masterpiece was made in only one week
tbh i forgot australia is in winter rn and I was so confused. Anyway, eyeballing a whole ass corset is mad
As someone who grew up sewing, I really wish I could just go to every cosplayer that gets into this thinking of "illegal sewing," give them a hug, a cup of hot chocolate (with toppings of choice of course), and tell them there's no such thing and that their best is beautiful! I may not be able to share all of my knowledge with young sewists but watching these videos makes me feel obligated to start. It's all a reminder that no matter how little we had at times, I was fortunate to grow up with am amazing Mom who made life magical in so many ways and continues to inspire me to keep coloring outside the lines. Remember friends, it's not "illegal" because it's a theatre or film method to finish a piece or make-do when you're crunched for time or busy. Just have fun!
As a seamstress, I think you did amazing work! Especially in 7 days! I love the way you sewed your gown. No pattern, just vibes. You have a pretty good understanding of how clothing fits so it turned out so well. When you made that corset with no pattern, I was impressed! Your gown is stunning!
Wild!
My wife is a pattern designer for a famous fashion brand and is obsessive when it comes to building custom costumes, i definitely have to send this to her.
Thanks for sharing.😍🥰🥰
Hey there,
So I have been sewing formal wear, historical wear, and cos play dresses for over 34 years now. Unless you are or where trying to do with historical accurately sewing techniques. Cosplay garments are pretty much anything goes as long as it look great and works for you! Using paints, dyes, heck wire sculpting elements onto a bodice to make fabric twisting vines with 3d printed flowers. Overall, I think your end dress turned out amazing and really captured the elements you wanted to achieve. 🎉❤🎉
I didn't know a loop turner even existed! I usually just take a thicker knitting needle, and push the closed end of the fabric through the entire thing with the knob on the needle, and when it gets to the opening I can pull it through by hand. Not exactly professional either though XD And I'm not exactly doing a lot of sewing either XD
My respect, it turned out absolutely beautiful!
This reminds me of a cosplay meet up I was at. We were a bunch of Zelda cosplayers and just wanted to make some cool pictures together. We ended up at a local diner and kinda danced the night away.
The energy in those kinds of meetups is always great and I'm so so glad that you had so much fun with this project:]
It is astonishing that you've accomplished this with the amount of detail that it has in a week! Not only that, but you did this from your imagination with no plan. You're a genius, friend!
@@whynotchaos You said it perfectly 😭‼️
“I’m taking so many illegal shortcuts!” Still incorporates HOURS of meticulous hand made appliqués, beading, dying, painting… YOU ARE TOO POWERFUL. I’m so here for it. This is AMAZING! Imagine if you’d had a month. You just DIYd couture. In seven days.
"Whatever strange hybrid I am now"
I mean, you're not wrong, but love you for it. Your work is always amazing and this hybrid makes me wish I could get you to cosplay my Half earth genie / half fae DD character.
I'm sure you'd get the murderous vibes just right.
Stay Twisteddd!
Watched this while waking up in Canberra. The temperature stuff is so very relatable. Love the dress, crimes and hubris included.
First off, what?? A week?? No patterns? A true testament to your creativity and skill, absolutely love the result!
But it's so funny seeing you suffer in the cold while I'm over here just melting in the heat xD. Geography is wild
"Glue where sewing stitches should be"
I HAVE FOUND MY PEOPLE! Subscribed.
Iol same 😂 all hail the all powerful glue gun!!!
@@austinsilva2678 and fabric glue. Fabric glue is a friend. :)
Dude I'm a guy and I'D wear that dress. It looks insanely good. Great job!
The dress gave massive Webtoon Nevermore vibes (especially Annabel Lee's spectre dress)!!
I can't believe you were able to accomplish that level of detail in one week, especially with it being the first time you used more than one tool/item! You are truly a miracle worker. That dress is worthy of a vampire queen!
I love the hubris in this. Small tips: you corrected yourself from grommet to eyelet, but these ARE grommets. True eyelets are where you sew it like a tiny round button hole. And the awl trick (which is better with a flared or tapered awl) is for if you haven't cut the hole at all.
Yeah I think I was thinking of press studs when I corrected myself incorrectly 😂 I know the awl trick is used without the cutting usually but I wanted to use it since I had holes/grommets too big for just the awl!
The awl trick is also commonly used the way she did it, for a tight woven fabric which you can't get to the required diameter by stretching only. It's still way more stable to only cut a few fibers than to cut the whole thing.
I only have the most rudimentary sewing skills (I can repair holes in clothes and sew beads to things) but I LOVE seeing the entire creative process with all of the planning, tweaks tests, trials, and spontaneous moments of inspiration. It's just such an art of love and it really makes long videos worth it.
This was gorgeous, and it was so amazing to watch everythig come together. The level of skill it takes to bring so many different techniques into a cohesive (and frankly stunning) gown is mind-boggling, and watching you do it all in seven days!? I'm subscribing for sure.
(Also, i'm sure you know the soldering iron trick for appliques but, just in case: With some fabrics, you can wear a respirator and use a soldering iron to trace an outline around the edges of the beadwork, which will separate them from the fabric without damage and save hours of cissor-cutting time. It...does require being outside or in an incredibly well-ventilated environment though, so perhaps not in such cold weather)
As someone who started sewing to cosplays and now drag and making patterns on the fly.
Sometimes you just don't have the time to the "right way", it looks amazing
Don't beat yourself up for not finishing everything up because the Victorians didn't do that either.
It's perfect enough ❤
for as many shortcuts as you say you took, and how little time you had, there's still so much effort and creativity on display and the result looks phenomenal!
1:25 feel this :D I am a steampunk girly in a crowd of goth people :D In my steampunky brown-beige big dress in a room full of mystic black gently humaniods.
Well happend one time, when my husband (who was dressed in black too) said he had to go somewhere during a concert. And just said "If I search you, I just have to look for a beige spot in this crowd :D "
Hahaha yess you know exactly the feeling 😂 everyone looks so elegant and ethereal, and we still stand out like sore thumbs in the crowd!
Steampunk and Goth are really kissing cousins. Each year, it seems more and more so. I used to be the one singled out at steampunk events years ago as the only one wearing black and jewel tones. I was pointed out at lectures as an example of something not sepia tone. But Victorians didn’t wear brown…the tin types were sepia! Anyway, each year, it got more gothy at steampunk cons. I feel now it is more of a 50/50 mix…and even at goth clubs, I will see the typical sepia steampunk. :)
That's why I love these two styles. You are able to mix it and it still fits and works together wonderfully.
This was so cool! It honestly reminded me of doing theater costume when you improvised with glue and other cheats because 90% of things on stage are held together with glue, paint, and promises, lol.
For 7 days, this was amazing. When you showed us how the corset looked on you, I gasped. Charlotte, you did amazing! I hope you aren't selling yourself short on this, and I look forward to any modifications you make on this ball gown.
haha I'm pretty happy with it honestly! Definitely will be some more modifications later on but I think I did a pretty good job for 7 days!
In 40 years of costuming, I NEVER heard of using fishing line for hems, what a cool idea! And it looks lovely. 😊
As a fashion history enthusiast, you have done everything correctly. Fashionista's love cutting corners. 12 out of 10. Honestly, the final product is perfect. I love.
It was amazing to see this in person ❤️ the attention to detail was incredible and awe-inspiring
Thank you! Honestly loved your creation too. Everyone really brought their A game!
I wasn't too sure when I was presented with the link but really glad I visited. Absolutely fantastic! Love the process and end results. Interesting that you should reference Morgan Donnar for the coursette as her approach is so different. Thank you for sharing.
The fishing line in the bias tape is genius!
You stressed me out sooo bad with the random cuts on the fabric but it was so worth it!! All of you looked absolutely AMAZING, also I think you would KILL a Genshin Columbina cosplay
To make that gown in just 7 days is incredible. You looked amazing! Everyone at the photo shoot looked great and as if the shoot was a lot of fun. Amazing work as always from you❤.
19:41 My Australian friend told me about how badly your guys’ homes being icicles in the winter and it still astounds me as a Canadian oof😭
The bit about basically being glorified tents made me both cry & laugh - our older houses here in NZ are very much the same!!
Thankfully some recent legal standards around actually having to insulate & weatherproof newer houses are finally going to make homes healthier, drier and less expensive to heat going forward... But anybody who's chronically renting older (ie cheaper) places gets very used to the ankle draughts, unbearably hot summer rooms, huge heating & cooling bills, window condensation & wardrobe mildew... 😵💫
Love your creativity, and get so much nostalgia seeing that Singer sewing machine, my dear old mum had one like that she used all the time.
What a beautiful Victorian vampire you are!
Yes that is a bad pun about you living in Victoria. I can confirm as a fellow Victorian I am watching this while also complaining about how cold it is. Even though I am in bed, with multiple blankets and the heater on. Hating the cold here is a National sport!
Love your work Charlotte! I am super inspired to make my own vampire gown now! Thank you!!!
This is so inspiring!! Just the fact that you winged the entire pattern shows how anyone can get creative and use what resources they have to make something! This is my favorite thing I’ve seen you make!
It’s so gorgeous and you’ve given me some ideas to be creative myself. I want some extra flounce like you’ve done 👗 ❤️ ✨
Yes it is a French seam. They last for 20 years or more of regular wear. They are fussy but marvelous. If the pliers are giving you a hard time try a bolt cutter. Alternatively you can cut with the wire cutter half way through and then bend the metal back and forth rapidly till it heats up and then snaps into. I have always used a crochet hook to turn a small strip. That is awesome, unearthly beautiful dress.
I cannot tell you how extremely fortunate this video is for me, I'm getting back into cosplay after like a decade except I'm learning sewing at the same time. Currently working on a strapless dress and have been having so many bodice/boning/bust cup issues so seeing you wing it with this is SUPER refreshing and gives me a lot more confidence (cosplay audacity?) Thank you thank you thank you
Omg this is amazing!!! I gotta say, the red and white hade me skeptical, but this is an otherworldly masterpiece! You are not only talented, you’re telling a story with this. You and your art are truly beyond beautiful
Awestruck when I saw the vines being painted on. It's so beautiful!
That came out awesome 🤩 glad you had so much fun, both making it and rocking it at the event ❤ the photos are amazing!
"Typical, indecisive bisexual" is probably the most relatable phrase I've heard in a minute 😂. My favorite still being "In theory, I'm bisexual. In practice, I'm frightened" 😅
I have to say this may be my most favorite build you have done. Absolutely stunning.
You are very talented. There is no doubt you could go far in the entertainment industry costume design.
This just shows how talented you truly are! The rest of us will need a pattern and a PLAN.😮
You are Awesome!!!!!
those end photos are INCREDIBLE , the dress is so gorgeous!!!
when you started painting the vine designs on the skirt i gasped out loud. absolutely stunning!!
ACK I adore this!!! I'm so amazed with how great especially the bodice fits with literally no measurments or patterns!!! love!!
That gown looks absolutely fantastic! The crystal blood turned out so well, and i love the flounces and curves, it's got so much shape and movement!
It's incredible that you did this in 7 days!
I love watching your vids while doing crafts of my own. longer videos are amazing for crafts. thank you.
Honestly agree! I watch so many crafting videos from other creators while working on my own pieces!
Miss Twisted, it makes me so glad that a fellow emo baby has become a gloriously sublime creature of the arts. You stayed true to you and flourished. Children with a faithful passion for what they love make the most unforgettable and wonderful adults! As a teacher, I nurture characters like yours so that they may never wither. I'm getting a bit maudlin, but your love for what you do and who you are just fills my heart to bursting. I wish you many merry years of crafting! ♥
Omg as a hobby sewist, I loved this video. Would definitely love to see you make more cosplays like this. You looked absolutely beautiful ❤
The dress reminds me of some of Final Fantasy XIV's white mage artifact armor sets :D White robes with red trim is very iconic!
i love your creativity! it's so nice and inspiring to just watch you getting wild with all the stuff to create that dress.
and hey, as long as it looks nice, you don't have to sew ming accurate.
I saw the thumbnail and lost my mind IT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
honestly the best thing about sewing is being creative about it so "cutting corners" is just another way to make something cool without losing your mind. no need to apologise!
This outfit is stunning, just magnificent regardless of the cut-corners technique-wise. I adore the way the combos of edgings, paint & adornments came together! 😍 The BEST thing was just hearing how much fun you were having with the project.
This turned out so cool! It’s so gorgeous, I love when people make fantasy ballgowns, they’re so creative :)
I'm a reeeaaallll beginner at sewing but damn if your videos don't motivate me. Not only to get back to it but to be brave and just have fun with it. The dress and everyone else's costumes were so beautiful. I was genuinely in awe.
ahhhh i love it! i myself am a crafty seamstress (very loose term) i know what i should be doing when sewing but glue and craft supplies are always my go to lol lets call it mixed media sewing!
My dear Gods! Absolutely incredible, especially for the time constraint. If you haven't already heard, you are amazing!
STUNNING!!!! So obsessed with the result! Thanks for inspiring me to make my own fancy dress with next to no experience :] I don’t have a reason tho lol, I just think it’s fun. Im glad you had fun and aren’t burning yourself out!!
Having seen the photos you posted on instagram, I had to see the process of building such a beautiful piece. The fact that you are learning as well as showing everyone your skills and corner cuts, is absolutely brilliant to watch. Loved every minute of the video and that dress is amazing. Thank you again for your dedication.
I frigging love it! You did a magnificent job and you look stunning. Congratulations!
This whole project turned out wicked awesome! No measureing, no pattern that's exactly how I do things but yours turned out much better.
That is beautiful!!!! The magnet idea for the mask was rather genius.
Dude, I love watching the process of your cosplays. It’s just so satisfying and you look so professional making these
Hearing you having a great time while making awesome art is giving me life :)
That is one amazing gown - in 7 days too! Congratulations, belatedly.
It turned out Absolutely Gorgeous, you must of been a seemstress in a previous life, you definately have an amazing creative talent. Can't wait to see your future projects.
I really like your "radio demon" cosplay. Great job.
This dress is astonishing. As Pole I confirm that white and red works together wonderfully.
Cosplay is all about learning and having fun! Nobody goes into a cosplay just knowing everything right off the bat. We all have to learn sometime and that’s perfectly fine! I know I’ve learned a few tricks from you, and I don’t even cosplay super complex characters!
😮HAD SO MUCH FUN WATCHING YOU MAKE THIS ONE!!! Made me DEFINITELY want to try crafting my own clothes! You're truly inspiring!
This costume is incredible and makes me think I can do it, and slightlyvillainous's costume and movements just... wow. Very complementary.
this is a good show of sew something for your self, verses for some one else. chaos and shortcuts. i love it!
I am a period bridal gown designer/maker and I watched your whole video as I was so amazed at how how creative*resourceful* and super ***talented*** that you are 🎉 So KUDOS to you ❤ You are way braver than I am girl working without patterns 😮
I feel you on the temperature, most Swedish houses weren't made for the heat we get nowadays.
No matter what platform I see you on, you are absolutely gorgeous.
Wow! First time to your channel nd I’m blown away by your patience and free hand skill! Beautiful and creative work! Bravo!
This is absolutely gorgeous🥹 It almost looks like one of those AI dresses come to life! Absolutely well done on the design🤩 This is something I’d love to wear!
Your humour while making these videos always makes me laugh. This turned out so beautifully!
You are the queen of making things rock it and this dress is a masterpiece ❤
I have been watching your content/your socials for a long time and GOD I just love all the work you do!! You're almost to 1 million!!!! I hope to make crazy cool projects like you do someday. Keep up the amazing work~!
😲😲😍😘 what a piece!!!! Great fun to watch you follow the creative vibe. Thanks for sharing with us
I honestly thought your gown was one of the best gowns there absolutely loved this ❤️
love the group shot at the end. But I love the dark vignette photograph and all your friends and yourself looking very glamourous
Those pictures are devastatingly beautiful! I'm so happy you enjoyed your project
First off, AWESOME job!
I have very little interest in sewing beyond what I need to in order to do basic repairs and only a vague interest in cosplay, but I find your channel utterly fascinating. You trigger my unquenchable urge toward omniscience.
Your process strikes me as that of the stereotypical male: forget planning and measuring, full speed ahead,figure it out later, improvise/adapt/overcome!
Pure Excellence.
My goodness! This is absolutely STUNNING!
This is incredible! !!! 😮😮😮 I can't belive you made it all from scratch in 7 days! Wow!
Everyone's cosplays are amazing too!