A tip for the future, from years of dying experience - ALWAYS, ALWAYS dye before making the item. For the exact reason you just experienced. You never know how many times it will need to go through the process to achieve the effect you want. If you do have to dye an existing item, don't do it in the washer. Do it by hand in the tub. You will have much more control over the amount of agitation the seams will endure. That said, the color you achieved was really nice. If you don't point out the parts you aren't happy with no one else will ever notice them.
Dyeing the whole of the fabric has the added benefit that if it gets blotchy or uneven, you can just cut around those parts. I've never once achieved a completely even result but it's usually not a problem if it's not on the finished garment!
I love the final result! Very sweet and practical at the same time. Like some other viewers, I was perplexed when you didn't dye the fabric before making the outfit. If nothing else, it's a whole lot easier to iron a flat piece of fabric than those puffy sleeves.
That striped blouse gives me Victorian Beetlejuice vibes! I'd suggest dying fabric before making. I'm sure I've seen other makers recommending to do it in that order for several reasons, as well, so I think seams on delicate fabrics falling apart could be added to that list. That was pretty devastating! 😩
Thank you so much for persisting and also your attention to detail; like matching the checks etc! And so good to see you posting again. Love your work.
Thank you! I stumbled upon your videos about a month ago. I am starting to get the sewing bug again after a long break. I also checked the patterns and found links to online fabric stores !! Thank you again !!!
The men of that era would have passed out from your cuteness!!! ❤ Just beautiful! My grandfather told me when he was a boy, they would wait at crosswalks when it had rained so they could get a glimpse at the ladies ankles when they lifted their dresses to walk through some water on the sides of the streets! 😂😂 That was almost pornographic for them! 😮 Had they seen you twirl that skirt like that back then…😂😂 Just too cute!
That sucks about the jacket…but I’m OBSESSED with the tragic music during the jacket remaking process because that’s EXACTLY what a bit mistake feels like!! 😭😱 (the end end outfit is so cute!!)
what an utter nightmare! I feel so bad for you for how the fabric came apart . . . the finished garent looks so so adorable and great and suits you and i start to share your faible for those sleeves, but making this must have been hell! Thanks for shareing it though, I am definitly paranoig when working with lose weaves now! I am kind of in awe that you still finished it and how you managed to save it!
Welcome to Portland. I hope all goes well with your move. The dying is better than I achieved one of the times I tried it. I wanted a dark royal blue but only reached powder blue. 🤣
When you said "let's see how it goes" I went, "omg she is so cute!" That striped shirt is very fall/Halloween but it it's cute. Good luck with your move!
You are so cute. No matter what happens you stay positive. It turned out great. Don’t beat yourself up. I do have one question? I thought some of the clothing was a bit longer during those times. I have my great grandmothers brown denim riding skirt that buttons down the front and when unbuttoned it becomes a riding pants. It comes just above the ankle.
I'm so sorry you had this issue. The outfit looks okay and I agree with your grade of C- for it. If I may suggest? Next time you want to dye a fabric, do it Before you make the garment. That way the worst thing that can happen is that all the fabric shrinks and not the whole garment.
I know it really sucked! I don’t think that would have fixed it though 🤔 I obviously pre-wash everything so it didn’t really “shrink.” I think I would have just been postponing the inevitable. If it didn’t fall apart on the third dye bath, it would have fallen apart on the third wash instead 😓
What lipstick color are you using? We have similar skin and hair colors and I’ve been looking for a reddish color that isn’t super bright and that color is beautiful!
Thanks! I have two go to lipsticks for my pinker shade I use Superstay Matte Ink in Self Starter, and the more red-red is the same brand in Ground Breaker 🤗
A tip for the future, from years of dying experience - ALWAYS, ALWAYS dye before making the item. For the exact reason you just experienced. You never know how many times it will need to go through the process to achieve the effect you want.
If you do have to dye an existing item, don't do it in the washer. Do it by hand in the tub. You will have much more control over the amount of agitation the seams will endure.
That said, the color you achieved was really nice. If you don't point out the parts you aren't happy with no one else will ever notice them.
Dyeing the whole of the fabric has the added benefit that if it gets blotchy or uneven, you can just cut around those parts. I've never once achieved a completely even result but it's usually not a problem if it's not on the finished garment!
I love the final result! Very sweet and practical at the same time. Like some other viewers, I was perplexed when you didn't dye the fabric before making the outfit. If nothing else, it's a whole lot easier to iron a flat piece of fabric than those puffy sleeves.
Despite the mishaps I think flat lining the linen gave it a wonderful drape and structure!
That striped blouse gives me Victorian Beetlejuice vibes!
I'd suggest dying fabric before making. I'm sure I've seen other makers recommending to do it in that order for several reasons, as well, so I think seams on delicate fabrics falling apart could be added to that list. That was pretty devastating! 😩
The stripey blouse is GLORIOUS and I need one.
Yessss
Burglar? No. Referee? ABSOLUTELY! (And in the best super vintage way!)
Omg so you remember the old school hamburglar from like the 90’s??? It totally makes me think of that lol!
@@thesewloartist Now you have to do vintage inspired McDonald's characters.
Such perseverance! So proud of you!
Thank you so much for persisting and also your attention to detail; like matching the checks etc! And so good to see you posting again. Love your work.
Thank you! I stumbled upon your videos about a month ago.
I am starting to get the sewing bug again after a long break.
I also checked the patterns and found links to online fabric stores !!
Thank you again !!!
The men of that era would have passed out from your cuteness!!! ❤ Just beautiful! My grandfather told me when he was a boy, they would wait at crosswalks when it had rained so they could get a glimpse at the ladies ankles when they lifted their dresses to walk through some water on the sides of the streets! 😂😂 That was almost pornographic for them! 😮 Had they seen you twirl that skirt like that back then…😂😂 Just too cute!
The stripe blouse gives me Tim Burton Sleepy Hollow vibes.
Omg I’m glad people like it! 😭 Maybe now I’ll wear it more
I definitely frequent the Floor Troll Technique™ 😂
I’ll bet my boots it was researched and developed by the Victorians in the first place!
I always hit “like” as soon as the video starts. I always know it’s gonna be good!!
That sucks about the jacket…but I’m OBSESSED with the tragic music during the jacket remaking process because that’s EXACTLY what a bit mistake feels like!! 😭😱 (the end end outfit is so cute!!)
I love this outfit on you! You did such a good job persevering too :)
i agree it looks way better on you in the brown then the white and black. it looks awesome. im happy you persevered it was worth it!
I think it looks fantastic... hope you use a lot!!!
what an utter nightmare! I feel so bad for you for how the fabric came apart . . .
the finished garent looks so so adorable and great and suits you and i start to share your faible for those sleeves, but making this must have been hell! Thanks for shareing it though, I am definitly paranoig when working with lose weaves now!
I am kind of in awe that you still finished it and how you managed to save it!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Welcome to Portland. I hope all goes well with your move.
The dying is better than I achieved one of the times I tried it. I wanted a dark royal blue but only reached powder blue. 🤣
Loving your content. Is there a style of clothing for ladies to wear in the very early days of motoring please?
Talent, intellect and beauty.
Watching Victorian Era vids is like me having a time machine, and I travel to the past
Very nice!
When you said "let's see how it goes" I went, "omg she is so cute!" That striped shirt is very fall/Halloween but it it's cute. Good luck with your move!
Thank you so much Geri! 🥰
The outfit was lovely and is historical dyed brown, but I was obsessed by the white version!
You are so cute. No matter what happens you stay positive. It turned out great. Don’t beat yourself up. I do have one question? I thought some of the clothing was a bit longer during those times. I have my great grandmothers brown denim riding skirt that buttons down the front and when unbuttoned it becomes a riding pants. It comes just above the ankle.
I'm so sorry you had this issue. The outfit looks okay and I agree with your grade of C- for it. If I may suggest? Next time you want to dye a fabric, do it Before you make the garment. That way the worst thing that can happen is that all the fabric shrinks and not the whole garment.
I know it really sucked! I don’t think that would have fixed it though 🤔 I obviously pre-wash everything so it didn’t really “shrink.” I think I would have just been postponing the inevitable. If it didn’t fall apart on the third dye bath, it would have fallen apart on the third wash instead 😓
No bike footage?😢 I always wonder how these look/feel when someone actually rides a bike.
Oh no! The tragedy of the unfinished seams (by Shakespeare, of course!). You must have been so disappointed 😢 I’m glad it turned out looking good!
Welcome to Portland!
Thank you!! I love it here so far (except the heat 🥵) everyone is so kind and friendly, way different from Seattle.
It turned out very well, for all that it was rude. Can add some fun flutters to the sleeve
LOVE the funeral dirge!
That's Mahler. She really commits to the 1890s.
How's Portland going?
Portland person here....but im in portland maine ☹
Lucky! You probably have so many awesome restaurants. Portland maine is on my list of places to stop at in Maine one day!
Portland, Maine is 100x safer than Portland, Oregon.
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Классно получилось！
I think this one goes under "Things Hapoened." The upside, you know that the patterns are perfect.
BURGLAR BLOUSE IS BOSS-NESS!!
Oh no! R.I.P !!
What lipstick color are you using? We have similar skin and hair colors and I’ve been looking for a reddish color that isn’t super bright and that color is beautiful!
Thanks! I have two go to lipsticks for my pinker shade I use Superstay Matte Ink in Self Starter, and the more red-red is the same brand in Ground Breaker 🤗
@@thesewloartist thank you!
Cute lil dinosaur
I love the outfit such a shame about the seams!
I know 😭 I was so sad
Compare this to modern cycling clothing 😅. Everything is form fitting.