The Entire Process of Writing My Book | Nonfiction Writing Vlog
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"Make, Sew and Mend" is now available for pre-order through most large book retailers, and will be released officially on the 17th May, 2022.
Visit linktr.ee/makesewandmend to find a copy for yourself, or pop into your local indie bookshop to enquire after a copy.
NON-US ORDERS: International distribution and translation is dependent on a country-to-country basis. Large book retailers such as Amazon.com and Book Depository should be able to ship to most places in the world, but information on national publication will be forthcoming after official publication.
GERMAN EDITION: www.topp-kreativ.de/die-kunst...
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@DandyWellington : / dandywellington
@BeQueerMakeStuff : / bequeermakestuff
@RetroClaude : / retroclaude
@Cheon-Shik_Yang : / yang_cheon_shik
Sophia Khan: / sophia___khan
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Soundtrack:
"The People", Kyle Preston. Artlist.io
"No Clues Left", Arthur Benson. Epidemicsound.com
"Prescient", Howard Harper-Barnes. Epidemicsound.com
"The White Birch", Moorland Songs. Epidemicsound.com
"Terra", Ardie Son. Artlist.io
"Siren's Dance", Etienne Roussel, Epidemicsound.com
"The Twelve Spies", Silver Maple. Epidemicsound.com
"Nocturnal Acquaintance", Howard Harper-Barnes. Epidemicsound.com
"Changing", Fabien Tell. Epidemicsound.com
"Sana", Van Sandano. Epidemicsound.com
"Painting the World", Raymond Grouse. Epidemicsound.com
"Toss Me the Tomatoes", Raymond Grouse. Epidemicsound.com
"Miika's Journey", Lama House. Epidemicsound.com
"A Tender Heart", The David Roy Collective. Artlist.io
"Monotone", Nothanks. Epidemicsound.com
0:00 Introducing the process
2:04 Planning & Scheduling
3:18 The Contents of the Book (& beginning photography)
7:01 Figuring out the Process
10:25 Writing in the park :)
12:33 Deciding what to cut
14:14 Sample design and title development
16:52 Finishing the first draft
20:10 The countdown begins
22:11 Disaster strikes (ft thoughts on criticism)
24:15 Submission day
25:42 First round of edits
29:27 Editing, round two
30:18 Shooting the cover
31:40 An opus complete
35:06 A word from Skillshare
Just to let folks know, I just found this book in a real, independent, bricks and mortar bookshop, which astonishingly had a number of copies displayed prominently. On arrival at the cash desk, it turns out that the bookshop manager is a huge fan of this channel, and made sure she ordered copies hot off the press. So haste ye to Waterstones in York, UK!
Oh how lovely! What a well-deserved accomplishment for Bernadette. This seems like such a meaningful and genuinely important book. I'm thinking about buying it.
😍😍😍
I live in York, I must go there after work today
Waterstones is a very large chain of bookshops across the UK and not actually independent of anything
I miss real bookstores so much! I just never visit cities any longer and no one has offered to build a bookstore in my back 5 (acres)
Only three people understanding the humour of the Banner books? No way. We’re all behind you on this.
So at least 300 😄❤
@@Felisquoreda 🤣 with over one and a quarter million subscribers, let’s make that about 300,000.
I mean presumably at least 1.29 million people?
Dang I wish you’d done that! I like Make, Sew and Mend too though
I know i'll be renaming mine that :-p
Alternative Titles:
"I'm Sew Excited!"
"Those Darned Socks"
"Stitches Before Witches"
"Thinker, Tailor, Seamstress, Spy"
"Time Traveling Tailoring"
"Every Day I'm Bustlin' "
So many fine opportunities missed.
The last one had me laughing out loud 😆
I really like Stitches before witches
There is always time for these books to be written by the light of the moon. 🌺❤🌺
😄
@@irisstormo6913 Well, I figure since this book sold out on preorders alone, there's bound to be a sequel.
Oh! How about... "This Seams Excessive!" ?
I think everybody, who has the book should take a golden ink pen and draw some sparkles to the end of that sentence and fulfill Bernadette's wish.
✨✨✨
Or she could get stickers with sparkles to sign so she can send them out to put her signature and sparkles right there. 🌞
Already done ^_^
Will silver do? 😉
@@LycIrisAurora Definitely :D
I definitely will do that *searching for a golden pen
Ok what I took of the video:
1. Order the book
2. When arrived, write all the alternative titles on a paper and lay it inside of the book
3. Add sparkles to the last page
Can I steal your brilliant idea?
Definitely. I immediately thought. "No worries when i get the book I'll add in sparkles." 🤣🤣
I did the same thing lol
I just added sparkles with a Tombow in a golden yellow and a silvery gel pen :)
TL;DR: No ✨ for me.
At the point of writing this comment my choices are between paying the power bill and buying this book. So I will have to pay the power bill and get this book from the library. So, sadly I will not be able to add sparkles.
The way you’ve referenced “Bertha Banner” over the years is now how we will reference your book. It’s surely to become a classic.
At some point, someone will cite B. Banner: _Make, Sew and Mend,_ 2022, and B. Banner: _Household Sewing with Home Dressmaking,_ 1898, in the same bibliography.
@@ragnkja Just more proof she's time traveling ! ;)
And isn't it so neat that they would sit right next to each other in pretty much any library bookshelf?
@@ragnkja practically already have 🤣
@@ragnkja 😂😂😂😂
Between you, Morgan Donner and Rachel Maksy, I have gone from a terror of sewing to “hmm, that kind of makes sense.” Very much looking forward to reading your book. I love the thoroughness and logic with which you present information, and I think seeing some of the concepts in print will be really helpful.
Me too! I feel Rachel gives me the confidence to try, Morgan the thought of being experimental and Bernadette the knowledge!
Thank you for two more names and sewing sources I never would have known about if not for your comment. 🙏🙏🙏
As a librarian I can say that there is a lot of value in creating something that can be used offline! Not everyone has 24/7 access to YoutTube, and not everyone can stop and rewind a video over and over again to get something in their head.
As a high school English teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the writing process play out in the real world on a larger scale. Your video is a wonderful exemplar of some important elements - outlining, time management, revising/editing, and getting input from others - and I just may have to share it with my students. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Yes, I thought that as well. Very well said Laura.
@@Vee-zx6eh Sounds like a plan - fellow year 7-12 English teacher here. Mmm real life learning. How cool.
Teacher student here!! Could not agree more! :D
I teach writing too at the graduate level, and I was thinking the SAME thing! It's all laid out, across time, with all the contributors, helpers, readers, and other people who helped make the book actually happen.
I had a horrible handicraft teacher back in middle school who ruined all motivation in me to ever pick any of the crafts up again after school had ended and she made me especially hate sewing. Some years ago I picked up crochet again and it's been wonderful. Then eventually I stumbled across your channel and I've been so inspired by it and now finally I can start getting into sewing again with your help. I preordered it as soon as I found out it's a thing and I can not wait for it to arrive! Big thanks and best of wishes from Estonia
Bad teachers can destroy a love of learning. So happy you have been able to overcome and move forward.
Tere! Ma olen ka Eestist.
I had a terrible sewing teacher and got out of that class! Bad craft teachers should stay at home.
Your handicrafts teacher is not a real teacher. Teachers provide and encourage the development of skills and knowledge. I’m glad this channel helped you. Focus on what you want to achieve and how you will achieve. It’s difficult, but not impossible.
@@alexandriatrenier7366 Oh, she was far from a teacher. Since she really disliked me for some reason, she also made the lives of my two younger sisters hell as we all got her in middle school. Who even does this type of stuff nowadays? It pains me to think how many creative minds have suffered because of her and other teachers like her.
Editing tip I used in college.
As you’re going through when you hit a spot where you need to add something/check something write TK. Then you can search the document because the only word I know of with this combination is Atkins. That way you can finish writing without breaking your flow and add - in my case - citations to the text and you can plow through those at the end.
Or use a letter not used often or that commonly in your language. I know someone who always uses German Umlaute when they write in English for this exact thing. I use an ẞ when I write in English because that letter is also not used in that language. Some Symbols work for that too like [ ] { } and stuff like @ # all depending on what you write. Just keep it consistent.
I write Harry Potter fan fiction and “portkey” includes the ‘tk’ in it, but I solved that by putting square brackets around it: [tk].
I use ZX, since it's one-handed. But yes.
Got my copy today. Definitely smiled as soon as I saw "whilst" on the first page. My book arrived a little damaged which was a little sad, but in favor of not producing any extra waste I'll continue to cherish my slightly imperfect copy of this wonderful book.
I ordered your book through a small local bookshop and was thrilled to be able to pick it up three days ago. The book is lovely. I'm in the process of reading it cover to cover. The photography is just as beautiful as your videos. Even though I have many years of sewing experience, I'm still learning much from your book, so for others out there, this book is not strictly a "beginner" sewing book. Congratulations, Bernadette, on your new book. All of your hard work is very much appreciated.
Um how did you get it if the book is only on preorder?
I think they were supposed to wait until a release date! Count your luck! 👍
So I want to know if there are any “whilst”s or were they changed to “whiles”!
Thanks, this was my question with some background classes in fashion design.
@@beepbopboop3221 I agree. It is already at my local library, but the acquisitions/new releases team has to be more careful about following on sale dates and not releasing materials too early.
Oh how I WISH I could write this with one of my cheap fountain pens! People will not just read your book, dear. They will write notes in margins, dog ear page corners, highlight super relevant passages, store print outs and pictures between pages. In short, your readers will DESTROY this book with love, attention, and reverence. They will also accidentally on purpose steal it from libraries and happily pay the fine. I plan to find me a copy at Powells City of Books and donate it to the grade 6 to 12 Arts & Communications Magnet Academy library (I am the librarian) so my students can have access to this lore. My younglings are cosplayers, thrifters, eco-conscious, and makers by nature. Thank you for putting this knowledge in print, in modern English, with color images. We are grateful!
You know how to judge used cookbooks, right? Don’t go for the pristine one, go for the one that you can’t find a copy of that doesn’t have food stains.
Brilliant idea to buy extra copies to donate to our schools' libraries! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Brilliant to donate copies to schools and clubs!!! Doing this!
Bernadette getting her first pair of trousers in a long while just for writing this book is insanely hilarious to me
seeing scrivener and all of those “CITATION NEEDED” footnotes is taking me back to my dissertation, researchers worldwide feel your exhaustion ❤️
tell me about it, my son studies history at university and he is dyslexic. so I am his secretary. we just finished a piece yesterday. footnotes are a pain.
'Theatre' the hill my daughter was willing to die on in her High School Journalism Class. She wrote a feature article for the school district newspaper about the production of one of the two play the theatre group did each year. The English teacher running the class wasn't going to publish the article because daughter insisted on the British spelling as that is how the theatre group spelled its name. She ended up talking to the school board and principal/superintendent over it. You know if a bunch of cowboys in the middle of Kansas can figure out theatre vs. theater so can copy editors in big city publishing houses.
Brava to your daughter! I grew up a professional theatre kid (US) and was always told the theater is the building owned by the suits - theatre is the art and the artistes!
Theatre is the verb, Theater is a noun. But Theatre is more commonly used in this context
Ugh my junior and senior year teachers were so annoying about this, like come on guys. You both are teaching English, at least pick up a book not written in the last two years, and it will show you clearly that my spelling is not incorrect. Sigh
I cannot wait to read this wonder !!!
One hour before the video was published, I finished my master’s thesis. And now watching this I’m kinda seeing the whole process I went through. On a smaller scale but still similar. And I’m like “we did it!”
Congratulations to you, Eurydice, on finishing your master's thesis! I hope you will now take some time to do something really fun! Maybe see some buttonholes!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your master’s thesis! Those are hard work.
On a smaller scale? Girl, you just finished an academic research to be peer reviewed! This is huge! Congratulations and if you have an oral presentation/test, I hope it'll be great. Wishing you all the best! x
Congratulations!
"Whilst" won!!! I just got my copy from the helpful Amazon delivery van. I immediately set about searching for a whilst. I have spotted the first whilst in the Introduction. Congrats on the book.
We just completed a medieval wardrobe project that involved five shifts, five under dresses, five apron dresses, three tunics, and two pairs of pants (we actually made five pairs of pants...to have two wearable pairs of pants). Also, two tie on pockets, a haversack, seven belts, and seven pairs of turnshoes.
I can say without reservation that this book would have saved literally HOURS of experimentation, stitching, stitch ripping out, and restitching.
Just imagine... for centuries to come, students and professionals alike will be citing this book in their research. That's the closest thing to immortality that any of us can hope for.
I love that Cesario helped. "I'm here for you, mom. If you feel stressed just pet me and you'll feel better." His lordship is so sweet. ❤️
Bernadette, looking more like an ethereal goddess than ever: "I guess I have to cease looking like a swamp hag and . . . go shoot the cover of a book" 😅😂🤗
woodland nymph better description than Swamp Hag
I can't afford the book right now, but I sent a message to my local library suggesting that they buy it. Then everyone in town will have access to it! Can't wait, I hope they say yes :)
Good idea! I ordered the book and also requested it from my library, whose sewing machines I've been using thanks to Bernadette's gift of inspiration.
i was so excited when i found my local library had a copy. i hope you both got yours!
"Whilst" is a perfectly enchanting word, and wonderfully on brand. I hope they retained as many as possible. Congratulations, Bernadette! Hugs
Indeed! Because of my Edwardian grandparents, I've used "whilst", "hence", "anon" and such for decades. Was delighted to discover Bernadette and her usage, mixed with thoroughly modern internet-speak! Brava!
Truly, you needed a better copyeditor. Yes, it's ALWAYS theatre, and a good editor does not smother the author's voice.
So, guess who completely forgot to talk about where to actually find the book in this video about writing the book. 😅 🤚 Pre-order info below!
"Make, Sew and Mend" is now available for pre-order through most large book retailers, and will be released officially on the 17th May, 2022.
Visit linktr.ee/makesewandmend to find a copy for yourself, or pop into your local indie bookshop to enquire after a copy.
NON-US ORDERS: International distribution and translation is done on a country-to-country basis. Large book retailers such as Amazon and Book Depository should be able to ship to most places in the world, but information on national distribution and translations will be forthcoming after official publication.
GERMAN EDITION: www.topp-kreativ.de/die-kunst-des-naehens-27005
Bernadette, as a translator and interpreter, I will get both the English and German version to see if my colleague did you justice. Because I myself sometimes struggle to find German equivalents to some of the very sophisticated vocabulary you use ❤️
Edit: I just ordered the English edition (for the German one I need to wait a bit) and Amazon decided to recommend Bertha Banner so I took her as well 😊
@@user-qv4np3ur5w LET'S GO &SEW😘‼️.Meow😻
DANKË 😻❣️🎆Berni🍵🍵&❣️❣️😻‼️
The German translation Titel is....... Weird...? The art of sewing? Even translated back to English it sounds better
Dear Ms. Banner! You are maybe the most talented, creative, and enchanting young woman I have ever "met" dear! Remember when you and a friend made the gingerbread, and then traveled to England to actually meet the original lady who made them? You were thrilled beyond belief! Well, that is how I would feel if I actually was ever blessed to meet you in person!!! 🥰💖
Funny story: My bra wire poked through(as cheap bras all eventually do)and was stabbing me. I was so pissed that I abruptly tore it off and threw it in my trash bin. After cussing out the fast fashion industry in my head, I sighed and dug it out. I reinforced the hole with stitches and saved a bra. 😂 I don’t think anyone will appreciate this story but maybe u guys will ❤️
Yes! We absolutely DO appreciate your story! Good for you!
Good job, I did this for my mom before, and then she wanted to take them out of all her bras. :)
Omg almost the same happened to me the other week. I pulled out the wire during work and got frustrated. Then realized I had my sewing kit in my room (away for work) and that I could just mend it.
Yes i always do this. I also heard that it's a other sign you earing a small cupped bra for your size.
Cheering on. I've done that a few times, only point I've given up is when I've snapped the wire of the bra itself!
Oh man, imposter syndrome is real! We talk about it quite a bit in medicine. I'm not surprised in the slightest that it transcends fields of study and found it's way to you. From the decidedly non-expert, you deserve every bit of this. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment and thanks for taking us along!
I just decided that my anxiety would not win this round so called my local English bookshop and asked them to order a copy of your book for me !!
OMG! Hearing that you sold through your first print run in pre-orders is the most amazing thing ever! 🤩 Not that it's in any way unbelievable that it would happen (because obviously all of us regular fans are sporting our best fake shocked faces right now 😆), but because it means so many good things for yourself and your publishers and all the people who worked so hard on this book, both in purely financial terms but also in terms of the potential for other books down the line (I am legit gonna be holding space for Bernadette Banner's Advanced Sewist's Guide to Fibers and Fabrics, aka "The Wheel of Fashion History Weaves the Patterns of the Ages, and Sewists' Lives Are the Threads It Weaves.") For, as all of us who are also fans of writers know, nothing warms the cockles of a publisher's heart like a proven pre-seller. 🧐😁
*exits stage left in happy dance mode*
Brilliant! I completely concur!
I agree. I do hope for more books.
Indeed! Plus her success helps pave the way for others of the community to produce and publish. "See? There's a market! A dedicated fan base!" $$$$$ lol
@@AthenaeusGreenwood 100% truth. Nothing gets a publisher's attention like a proven market.
honestly it seems like the best solution is for a book two! if this is the "beginner" book then please write an intermediate book on all the knitty gritty of weave and loom types and whichever. I have preordered this book and would love to get to look forward to a second!
I lent my copy to my sister when we started packing up to move so that I wouldn't lose it in the (literal) dozens of boxes full of books, which was around August. My sister brought it back a few weeks ago, because she and her husband are packing up to move. This text is meant to exist in the lives of people moving house.
Sew, Stitch & Mend: Household Sewing with Home Dressmaking for the new Millennium...by Bernadette Banner. :D Congratulations on the publishing! I have preordered my copy. I hope it arrives before long.
I had no idea the timescales on writing a nonfiction book were so tight - what a heroic effort! You should be really proud of yourself, this is an incredible achievement!
As an author myself... OMG this is so utterly like what I went through with my series contract, while I at least wanted all written and finished before the first book comes out next year. Great to see this behind-the-scenes stuff. I well remember being almost glued to my desk to turn out that rough total of 500,000 words across five books including top-down rewrite of the first book. Rampaging applause on my part for the effort, especially filming a video about it at the same time. Also, enjoying your channel, and your details to history has been helping me with lines of research for my medieval-set fantasy WIP.
Congratulations on this release ! I managed to order a copy from my country (France) and I can't wait to hold it 🥰 Thank you for being so inspiring.
Hi Bernadette - I am 67 years old and started sewing at age 8. I make my own clothes, including bespoke pyjamas. I love books and yours will adorn my bookshelves at some point when supplies are available whether or not I need any tuition although I tend to find a little something in everything. You are a very talented lady and I enjoy the journey with you.
I was so confused for a moment when it showed may 28th and then I remember this is from last year I love all the work you do and I'm glad to say you are a big inspiration and role model for me so thank you so much
I thought the samething.
Yep…im over here, like damn, am I really this behind on the actual date!? (I am horrible with keeping up with dates…I miss peoples birthdays by like a week usually!)
I now really, really hope that the “Whilst”s were allowed to stay.
“Bernadette wrote a book” was reason enough to jump on the pre-order train. I’m even more excited about this book now. Thank you so much for making the world of historical fashion, sewing, and sustainability accessible for plebs like me.
I really hope so too! I remember getting such guff from my law school professors, who wanted me to remove all the whilsts, amongsts, and compound words from all of my writing (Law has a rather big Plain Writing movement going on). According to them, no one writes or speaks like that anymore. I tried to argue "but hereafter is a GREAT word! and it's easier than writing 'after this point', or "from now on" '. Alas, I was told I'd have marks removed for keeping any of those "archaic" compound words in. Broke my heart.
The language is a part of her “brand”, it would be foolish of the editors to remove what makes her unique.
Sadly, from the sample available on Amazon, only one "whilst" survived in the Introduction, and "while" was used in the pages in the sample. Makes no sense to me to insist on "while" for this book.
That's what I want to know! I would so love a sewing book with whilst and maybe an anon?
@@katherinemorelle7115
Compound words are much more in line with Plain Writing than all those Latin terms used in English legalese.
We're watching this video in bed tonight. I've just said to my husband "Should we get it? Can we get it?" when you mentioned the pre orders being more than the initial print. Turns out he pre ordered your book back in January. Can't wait to read it!
After having just finished my master thesis, a 100+ page document of two years worth of work, watching this absolutely gave me war flashbacks ^^' I wish I had even half of your planning skills during that process! I very much relate to the feeling of not having any days off (and then the twilight zone afterwards where you suddenly have free-time and you have to rediscover your hobbies).
A few days ago, I got my "it's here, but you can't pick it up until release day email." I'm looking forward to reading it.
Ooh tormentors! 🙂
I hope it will delight you that (near) future fashion historians will be referencing B. Banner (1898) and B. Banner (2022).
I'm imagining the following conversation in libraries or bookshops:
"I'm looking for a book on sewing by a woman called Banner."
"Ah yes, we have two..."
"Oh, her first name starts with a B?"
"That would be both of them."
"Uh... it's about Victorian dressmaking"
"Still two for the choosing. But looking at the publication date there's an early one and a later one."
"That should narrow it down, how long between the two books?"
"124 years"
"..."
Huzzah! I realize that I am a stranger on the internet, therefore my opinion may not mean much, but I am so proud of you! You did the thing!
Thank you for letting us come on this journey with you, videographically. It was, as ever, a treat.
Congratulations on the completion of your book! How exciting! Just a side-note, you never look like a "swamp hag" by any stretch of the imagination. Also, it was also nice to see shots of your sweet piglet, who, no doubt, continues to be a great help to you.
When you said that so many books have already been sold before your book is actually on the bookstore shelves, that a delay was required to print more, I actually started to weep! I am so very happy for you, and so very proud of you, Bernadette. You deserve all good things that may come your way.
So much love to you,
Elizabeth from Michigan
I've avoided a lot of sewing over the years and am just recently starting to think I'd like to learn (that being a function of this and other similar channels), but honestly, I'd buy the book just to see how many "whilst"s and "anon"s managed to make it in- and if there aren't any, to find where they belong and add them in myself.
“From other people who dress…cool” I love you Bernadette
I just finished your SkillShare class yesterday. I enjoyed it so much and would love it if you did more lessons. I would study them all. With that said as soon as I saw this video about your book I immediately pre-ordered my copy. I can't wait to read it. You have inspired me to live a more slow fashion lifestyle and encouraged me to explore my creativity through sewing and dressmaking. I would actually love it if you make SkillShare lessons that correspond with the book. Maybe chapter by chapter.
I pre-ordered when you first mentioned this book. It has been forever!
ForEVER ‼️😻
I preordered in January! I'm so excited for it to arrive!
Smart lady!
Four people?
A quick internet search for "Bertha Banner" brings up links about both of you ^_^
I rather wish you had been able to name the book as per desires.
I think I might have to make a custom slip cover for my copy, titled "Household Sewing with Home Dressmaking" just so I can quietly squeak about it.
I thought it a shame too that the book wasn't going to be titled just like the Bertha Banner book, would have been extra fun to have. 💗
@@estherhadassa1061
I’m just looking forward to both titles by B. Banner sitting next to each other in a bibliography, dated 2022 and 1898.
A custom slipcover is a brilliant idea! May I copy off your idea for my own copy of the book?
@@e.d.3993 Absolutely! It's a non-copyright idea
maybe Bernadette could do down-loadable alternative dust-jackets for Patreons or such to her entirely-own spec!!💖✨✨✨
I just received my book and came across the first whilst in the intro and did a happy dance whilst reading. So happy to see that it was kept in, partly out of respect and care for your unique voice and also because whilst is timeless. I look forward to continuing to learn and make as I read. Many blessings on this amazing endeavor and congratulations on the release of this beautiful work into the world!
I'm going to get your book as a reward for getting over my sewing phobia when I soon start sewing. It was the class I only ever failed at school age 13 or ever. They gave us a intricate frog. I went during lunch but couldn't do it. It gave me insects anxiety. My stepmom and my mother were actually very good dress makers. I was too ashamed to say I needed help or ask them to teach me. Sadly they both died. So I never did it. Come 25yrs later the world goes lockdown and it's still on my mind 2yrs later. I even have an overlocker. I Do know how to measure to take up hems and I do repair my buttons very well. Oh well something to look forward to I'm sure it's an amazing book even for real stupid beginners like me 😄
Don't feel bad; I learned in 8th grade home economics and could not for the life of me sew in a straight line (still struggle with that) but I still have the plushie I made for my final project and I passed that project but the rest of the sewing unit... not so much.
I had SUCH a love for reading as a child that I wanted to write books someday for children to give them the same joy. (The series at the time were Katie John books- not well known, but right up my 5th grade alley!) I’m hoping this video may cause me to get a move on. I’ve been blessed to have accomplished some big things in life, but I’m still not an author and I’m a grandmother, reading books to my second generation of children! Congratulations to you on your book! I’m sooo happy for your success and have been watching your channel and influence grow over the past years. You’ve blessed so many with your entertaining, lovely and informative videos!
I loved those books! I did actually write short stories for my children.
I remember Katie John!
I loved those books, and still reread them even though I am in my sixties.
@@katwitanruna That is wonderful that you wrote short stories for your kids! So fun to find another Katie John book lover!
@@lesliemoiseauthor That is awesome! Im sixty and a few years back I ordered some used Katie John books and reread them, also! My then fifth grade daughter read them, as well.
Hi there, I'm a frequent watcher and not so frequent commenter, but I wanted to chime in with my fervent thanks for your amazing hard work and constant inspiration. My grandmother introduced me to sewing as a child, although it was never a skill I cultivated. I've always been more of a knitter/crocheter than a sewer, until watching your videos. Your amazing creations, deep knowledge, and astoundingly thorough research skills have inspired me to begin seeing the value of (hand) sewing as a necessary skill to combat climate change and prevent wasteful habits of clothing consumption. As I began watching your content, I was convinced that I was really just "here for the pretty pictures," but now I'm definitely here for the practical knowledge of garment construction and maintenance. Thank you for teaching me nearly everything I know about sewing, and I cannot wait to start creating my own, at least partially hand constructed garments. I will indeed be going forth and making stuff (insert sparkles here).
Thank you.
Yeah, title and names are hard. There's a permanence about them that makes them stressful. Congratulations on your first book!!! I hope you get more opportunities to do this.
Bernadette, I'm going to get very serious for a minute but I want you to understand everything I say is a compliment for you and a criticism for myself. I am amazed everytime I watch a video by the infectious joy for sewing, history and being eco-friendly you manage to convey every single time...I wish I were more like you. I cannot sew a straight line to save my life. I tried quilting years ago and while I loved my products, I hated the process because my seams and stitching were atrocious. I am a perfectionist and my failures made me hate sewing. However, you've kindled a fire in me to have a go again...but first I must buy your book. I have 2 months that will be mostly my time outside of parapro trainings before the next school year starts. Your book is one if two non fictions I plan to consume over the summer, purely because of you. You share your passion in a form that makes even sewing bunglers like me feel maybe we really can sew. I pray good health, good sewing projects and further passion for your career upon you. Have a wonderful day and please never stop sharing your passion. There are too few people that make me feel the moon isn't too far to reach for.
Practice is the key!! A friend of mine had a sign on her fridge: you have to make bad art before you can make good art. It is a mantra for me. I can hand sew a pretty straight seam … now. I sure couldn’t for a long time!
It is literally impossible to make perfect things the first time around. Relax a bit and practice a lot :D I can assure you, you will learn more from the fails than the perfect attempts ✨
Beautifully said, wishing you joy with your inspiring projects, keep practicing -- it will become easier.♥
I feel that if you want to be a manufacturer you can make perfection one of your goals. If you want to be a creator you have to allow space for your materials to speak, and allow the inspiration to breathe life into the work in the way it sees fit. This is really hard. Maybe it's easier for a genius but I would have no idea about that. This may make absolutely no sense whatsoever, but I have found that when I am able to get out of my own way I'm pleasantly surprised by the result.
I find it really inspirational too. I would love to set myself a goal of learning to sew. With retirement looming what better time would there be to apply myself to this mindful art. She shares her passion with lots of love and light.
I loved seeing the Catherine Demedici Time Travel Society mug, it made me smile. Congratulations on writing a book!
As an editor of (unrelated) nonfiction, I appreciate your dedication and openness to what amounts to peer review. Brava! I look forward to this-
Thank you for being an incredibly inspiring steward of these old, useful and creative skills and handing them along to the many hundreds and thousands of people who will need and use them in the future. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your work with others.
I pre-ordered and received your book hand delivered to me on Thursday morning in Canada :D I'm so happy that you SOLD OUT even just at the pre-order stage! You deserve it!!
Oh wow!! I am in New Zealand and am still patiently waiting for mine to arrive from Book Depository in England!!! you are so lucky!!!
@@cheekyb71 I ordered mine through a big box store in Canada, so I didn't have to wait for overseas shipping :)
@@DeeDeeCatMom Book Depository are showing it as "Awaiting Publication", it hasn't even shipped yet hahahaha
I don't know how you got yours so soon, the release date is next week
@@cheekyb71 The publication date in Canada is Tuesday, and sometimes the big suppliers get them early and send out the pre-orders then. Funny, I had no idea it was 'early'!
Holy cows Bernadette! I thought this book was just about hand sewing and would likely have a bit of related info.. but it sounds like you've shoved all sorts of stuff into this book. Makes me even more excited to receive it once it's released! I love your work.
You are such an inspiration even for this almost 68 year old stitcher who has been sewing for around 50 years. My copy of the book has been on pre-order (with Amazon) ever since you announced that it was available for pre-order. And the expected delivery date is the 17th of May. My birthday is Memorial Day weekend and this is my birthday present to myself. I honestly cannot wait to hold my copy and peruse its contents.
I just handed in a Masters in Architecture thesis and the 'deciding to edit out minute bits of fluff at the last moment' section has never felt more relatable
Just finishing watching this video and just pre-ordered the book. So proud of you for writing this book that I know will be beautiful. I've sewn for more than 50 years, but I'm sure I'll be exclaiming throughout, "Oh yes, I know that!", and "Wow, I didn't know that", and "Isn't that beautiful!". Thank you for elevating what used to be taken for granted as a common skill to the levels of artisanship that hand sewing should be valued at. And as a former graphic artist and editor, it was wonderful going on your book writing journey with you. Bravo.
Even though I’ve been sewing since I was a child at my mother’s knee, have made “real” clothes, cosplays, ball gowns and wedding gowns, I still wanted your book. I preordered and am now waiting with bated breath for delivery 😂. Congratulations Bernadette!
My first sewing teacher, Mrs Ackerman, was a stickler for straight stitches. She stayed after school every day for WEEKS walking me through ripping out seams and sewing them again. I think of her with gratitude every time I sew a seam that does NOT need to be ripped out, as well as when my skill with a seam ripper makes short work of stitches that must come out without snagging the fabric.
My mother, who taught me to sew, was the same way. I would bring her a garment and she would return it to me with the wonky seams removed. She would make me redo them until she was satisfied. I hated it at first but I learned to sew a seam correctly. The first time I got a garment back with no seams removed she took me out to a tea room for a high tea. I was 12 and so thrilled. She later would give me a garment and have me take it apart so I could learn seam ripping and how fast fashion would cut corners. Mom was the best teacher.
@@elizabethrobbins8580 my teacher taught me to seam rip the same project she taught me to sew straight.
I just love her she not only looks like my niece she and my niece have the same personality and character. I have always been drawn to late medieval and 1840’s clothing. Lots of my blouses have bell sleeves. Bernadette Thank you you are amazing
I found your channel a few years ago, and honestly I don't remember if I was searching for sewing videos or if it just popped up in my recommended. But either way, I'm glad I did find it. Your videos are what helped me find out about my interest for historical sewing; the reason I chose to take Textiles for my GCSEs and made a corset for my NEA; and soon, the reason I'll take A-Level textiles and write an extensive essay on the history of undergarments (who doesn't love corsets and Victorian petticoats?). I then plan to make a career out of being a seamstress. I will absolutely buy your book when I get the chance - the content you create has changed my life, and I'm glad you get the opportunity to show off your knowledge and skills through a new medium. Thank you for everything you post; you are incredibly talented.
As the author of four books, two of them historical novels, I absolutely agree with you about the vital importance of having a schedule and a plan, and then sticking to it.
I've been hand sewing since I was 8 and I have never touched a sewing machine. I love you are making a book for beginners.
I am loving the book so far. I can hear you talk to me as I read. So much in love. Thank you for writing this material.
As a person wanting to know how to stitch and the techniques used in doing so, the book is more than enough, the details it has, instructions are as clear as daylight, even the do's and don'ts, I'm 100% sure this book will be used for generations to come, will support you and continue to support you, forever and always!!!
Make a purchase request at your local library /libraries.
As a writer myself I immediately recognized Scrivener. I can imagine how useful it is for a project like this
Congratulations on your book and it’s success. Your right having the problem of so many pre-orders for your book, that they had to push the publishing date so they can run another printing, is a nice problem to have.
I’m so excited to get this book! I’ve recently finished my doctoral dissertation and trying to think of how I want to fill my time now. I have a pile of mending/tailoring projects that are pretty simple to do by machine but I’m thinking I may take this opportunity to practice hand-sewing techniques instead!
Hi Bernadette, I got your book through the mail an hour ago. 😀 It is beautiful! Greetings from the Netherlands.
I'm also from the Netherlands and apparently somehow completely missed the book-writing announcement... Where did you order yours?
@@91JudithO at Donner in Rotterdam.
Bernadette,
I do not have enough adjectives to describe how happy I am for you. I'm so excited and can barely wait for my book to arrive! The daily workload you kept up must have been exhausting; the fruits of your labor will come to you tenfold. Congratulations, and an ear-splitting WELL DONE YOU! I am sending you a squishy hug.
xoxo's Sandie
I have a gold pen and a complete agreement, so I’ll draw in the gold sparkles at the end of my copy when i get it!
Update: Gold sparkles have been applied!!!
Hey Barnadette, so I got this old Singer from 1882. It's German made and I'm having a freak out, it's amazing but needs work. It has all the old parts. I gonna be using some of your restore videos as reference. My sewing skills are not at your level but I wanted to let you know how much you've inspired me. ✨️ I bought it for 100$ , which surprised me. I'm filled with joy and excitement. 😀
I'm also 100% buying your book :)
Hope you're well!! Thank you for the inspiration and confidence.!!
I'm thrilled that there's a german edition! I just placed the very first pre-order I have ever done and I can't wait for my copy of your book to arrive. 😊
I will probably get the English version because it saves me money but at least I can recommend this book to people who don't speak English knowing this.
What a huge accomplishment, congratulations. This is a major life milestone! I’m one of the three … just saying. I have Bertha’s book printed out (after your recommendation) and I’m sure she would be thrilled you’re picking up the banner. Wait, no … editing is a craft indeed.
Congratulations Bernadette, your book looks exactly like the right tool to tackle hand sewing, I can't wait to have my own copy. As you said, it is not unheard of for many talented women to suffer from the "imposter syndrome". You rock and you accomplished something wonderful :)
I have been eyeing this since you said you were writing a book. I literally watched your video last night and thought, "I need to hint drop really hard that this is what I want for my birthday," which isn't even for months. Then my husband told me that the package we got today, which I assumed was something he ordered for teaching, was for me. It was your book! I'm already reading, learning, and loving it. Thank you, Bernadette, for putting this book together!
My mother and I ordered the book though our local small bookstore and we just picked it up yesterday! We're both very excited to read it!!
This will be great, can not wait to buy, it’s so funny I bought Bertha Banner’s book on “Household Seeing with Home Dressmaking” even though I have been sewing for 49 plus years🙀 (I’m 59) even spent 6 years at collage on fashion designing and pattern drafting,but that was on modern fashion, now I am retraining myself on Victorian and Edwardian dress making as well as 18th Century. For anyone thinking there is no difference “Oh Boy” I have been learning so much more on hand sewing.
Stick to your guns at the end of the day those who are buying the book first will be your followers and from there it flows on from there. As to your book content filling out more than you planed this gives you an opening to write a follow up book.🤗🤗
I also love that you wanted constructive criticism from trusted colleagues. I like people that don't get defensive and want hear other points of view. You must be very secure.
I was literally just talking about how I needed this exact type of book last week. Thank you
I’m actually writing a book myself! It’s fiction, and it’s almost halfway done! I love this channel for the things that I can’t do, but writing a book is very achievable if you have the patience
This is good to hear.👍 May you have continued success with your book too!
While I am excited for your book, the part of the video where they wanted to edit out your style of speech was upsetting to me. I can understand misspellings or actual grammatical errors... but you are the author, and your syntax and personality do not need editing. The way you speak is endearing, and the book wouldn’t have been you without it ❤️
My birthday was May 24th and I ordered a copy for my present to myself. There are now sparkles in place to finish the book. I haven't been so excited for a book since Nix announced Clariel. This will be a treasured resource for many, many years.
I can''t wait for this book cause I exclusively hand sew (doll scale sewing with 1/8" seam allowance goes much smoother with hand sewing) and all I know how to do is running stitch.
I actually cried watching you hold your book lol, you've been such and inspiration and joy for me to watch over the years and seeing you achieve this milestone is just heartwarming and inspirational in the most amazing way💖💖
As a fiction author, this is really interesting to see. Thank you for posting this and congratulations on your book! You are awesome. 💙
I'm writing a non-fiction epic fantasy, and you actually inspired a plot thread for it. It's set in a time period close to our world's renaissance, for reference. My main character believes himself to be incapable of creating anything beautiful, only causing the destruction of beautiful things. Despite this, through certain circumstances, he ends up learning to sew, to create delicate things, and heals. And this came from your videos! I've had so much fun researching different sewing methods throughout the ages, and give him interesting things to learn or projects to work on. Thank you!
I just received my copy of your book from Amazon this week. I have been sewing for years off and on, my grandmother sewed for a house of couture in Italy in the mid 1900’s. She died before I was born, but she did pass on many techniques to my mother, her daughter-in-law. As I said to my daughter, my mother taught me many techniques, some of which I forgot, and long story short, I was thrilled to learn of your book. Upon opening your book, it was a warm, nostalgic embrace for me, as my mother recently passed, and my earliest sewing memories flooded my heart. Thank you for this beautiful guide.
My mom was born in 1923. She sewed her entire life - beautiful life; beautiful stitching (& yes 1/2 accomplished with ironing). When I miss her, I visit this channel. Simply grateful for you. Thank you.
I’m so excited for your book to arrive. I have two projects already lined up in order to practice my hand sewing! Curtains, then a sun hat…and now that I see you’ve included sock darning, mending my favorite socks that I’ve been loathe to let go of just because of wear holes.
I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! Good job on everything Bernadette, you nearly single-handedly started my interest in sewing, which is now one of my biggest hobbies, so thank you!
Dear Bernadette,
I just received your book this morning. I am so excited to delve into it. I would like you to know that you have given me such a new appreciation for the art of sewing. All my life sewing has been a mild chore and a means to an end. Quilting taught me patience, but you have taught me how to appreciate the slow pace and to enjoy every step along the way. Even ripping out a seam and redoing it has a whole new calm. Thank you for your videos, which got me through lockdown, and thank you for your gift of teaching. With your help, I have become so productive these past 2 years.💕💐
The knowledge, the grace, the time management ✨🙏
This is an incredible feat, Bernadette! I look forward to getting my hands on your book.
I completely understand what you said about not thinking you'd be able to create something as good as those we admire. I studied creative writing at university but sometimes feel lile I know absolutely nothing about writing! This milestone you've achieved is a great inspiration for me to just put my head down and do it (writing, that is)! 🖤