It is rather incredible that a human once made this and had no idea that their creation would last over 200 years, let alone be examined by another tailor for research purposes amongst other things. I guess that must be a tailor's dream.
I like to imagine the tailor in the afterlife - who was sad that the piece was never finished - being at once delighted that someone is using it now for examination... and then cringing at every teeny mistake they made... and then reading all these delightful comments over someone's shoulder an blushing in delight.
Oh dear! I remember when I was a kid and my mum would give me such a hard time about the back! "If the back isn't tidy, it's not properly done!" Now I can show her this waistcoat and be comforted by the sloppiness of that long-dead embroiderer!
So not fair! My great grandmother taught that the back had to look almost the same as the front. And would PULL IT OUT if it didn’t look neat enough. GAH!!!!!! Wish this video had been around then.
@@frugalfemmecarole6517 that only makes sense if it's something that is supposed to go against the skin (e.g. embroidered sun dress), or be viewed from both sides (for instance an embroidered hankerchief)
I am unreasonably excited by that selvedge. And the hungry caterpillars. Mine's a Cosmopolitan, barman, and hello to knitted Alex on the windowsill! Cheers!
My first use of buckram was 60 years ago in the making of 2 damsel (in distress) cone hats for an honors English class assignment. Two male classmates were the damsels, while 2 female classmates were dragons. Instead of fire and swords, I provided water pistols for the epic battle. I love how my parents never questioned my need to dye copious yards of muslin a muddy green for dragon tails. 🐉 🔥 🐉
I must say, seeing the messy innards of historical pieces makes me feel so much better about my own sewing attempts. That embroidery is gorgeous! Ever since I started cross-stitching, I've been fascinated with the backs of pieces; how neat did the maker try to be, how many of their threads simply trail off into oblivion on the other side of the piece? Makes even the masters seem only human.
Who else is excited for button tutorial?? This better happen! I don't want to by plastic ones so this is needed. Also, loved the cocktail making in the end. I don't know what would be period appropriate for the next time, maybe something tea based?
@@belhypotheque6417 there appear to be two kinds... one mad in Champagne from grapes, one made from walnuts in catalonia. I presume that the first version is the one mentioned in the books as it seems to be on the sweet side.
"When America had their little...uprising." "And here we can see the back of the embroidery....a total mess." "A line of hungry caterpillars" For some reason these little one liners were quite more amusing to me than they probably should be and I nearly snorted coffee out my nose.
I adore wearing waistcoats, partly for spinal support, partly because it's useful for keeping my tie 'in' when teaching, nothing worse than setting a tie alight on a bunsen burner! It appears so delicate however, how did our modern ones become strong? Evolution of methods or structure?
Just be aware this is a part of a garment. It hasn’t been lined yet so is really just the silk and the extra reinforced areas like the collar area and the button stand which actually has 3 layers already. Once it has been lined it will actually be quite a solid piece of work. The lining would add structure and protect the back of the embroidery.
""....is, in fact older than the United States of America, which as we all know...had thier little uprising.....", lol, as a born and bred American, that very particularly Brritish phrase made me giggle! Not in an offended way at all, mind you, and I hope my comment here is equally unoffensive; I just find the national differences of viewpoint quite funny. Ok....now that I commented completely off topic, onto the rest of the actual video.
Im definitely doing this beautiful embroidery 😍 im just starting to plan out my dream sewing project, a 18th century dress, sewn all by hand in historical stitches etc 😊
I just Loved this!!!The camera work was so lovely and close I almost felt as if I was examining the waistcoat myself. I saved watching your video as a lunch time treat,and watched it while enjoying a September summer warm day, a ham sandwich and a pause from the detailed watercolour illustration I am working on for a book cover. Cheers! Although I am only drinking iced tea . . . for now... depending on how this book cover goes. ;) So inspiring, I think I see embroidered buttons in my future on something.
I am just wondering about... how? How it is in such good condition? Why was it never finished back then? How did you get a hold of it to make this video about it? Absolutely intriguing but I still have so many questions!
If treated well and stored in proper conditions, silk will last for quite literally for thousands of years while retaining most of its properties. It's no surprise that a silk garment panel would be in great condition if the packaging was appropriate. Linen is not as durable, but will also keep in decent condition for a few centuries, and also last millennia if stored properly (see Egyptian artifacts). The damage we see on most extant garments is due to wear and tear, as well as occasionally due to chemical treatments applied to the fabrics at the time of production that sacrifice durability for aspect (glazed cotton, for example). Since this vest was never worn and, presumably, kept flat in storage, the only clear damage is the fact that the silk 'cut' itself on the fold line.
THE waist coat you are wearing is devine❗💜 You need to make more videos. Ideas dear fellow- get dressed with me, why men engaged in certain clothing items and what those items were, how to's, days in the life of you, events, sewing, shoes, q& a, who are you really.
Sarah Godfrey I’d love to hear more about the whole process - were things done to this point by one shop/craftsperson and then made up by someone else, for example? Some Indian garments are sold that way - they do the embroidery and some bits of the sewing up, usually the bits that have to be done for the embroidery like the shoulder seams so the embroidery around the neck can be done properly all the way around, but you still have to finish making it into a garment yourself to your own measurements.
It is amazing to see how an expensive fashion garment was created before the invention of sewing machines. I love how rough and untidy some of the hidden stitching can be, but how beautiful and neat on the surface. Looking forward to part two.
Love everything about this! Never thought I would find historical menswear examination so relaxing and interesting! And more cocktails! I vote for Ratafia!
Love this, Zack. The waistcoat is stunning and your presentation showed it off perfectly. The cocktail looks delicious and wickedly potent and as for the coffee beans--they are perfectly edible, but usually much nicer dipped in chocolate. They're available on Amazon (of course) or there are also some nice recipes if you Google around. Yum.
LOLs this waistcoat is GORGEOUS! I love the little velvet chenille embroidery and the coloring on those petit Fleur is so fresh. Id love to see you do some embroidery work. Hmm, next time try a lavender martini. They’re frightfully wonderful in summer time! 1 1/2oz Dry Gin ( Hendrick Lunar recommended) 3/4oz St. Germain 1/4 Lavender Vanilla Simple syrup & 1/4-1/2 oz Lemon Juice (to taste) The important part of this recipe is to measure everything into a cocktail shaker and chill in the fridge (or over ice) until cold. THEN shake as shaking with ice alters and dilutes the flavor.
Oceans rise, empires fall We have seen each other through it all And when push comes to shove I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!
OK, I think you should look in the Declaration of Independence to see why the colonies left in the first place. It gives a long list of abuses from George III.
That intro lol! The next cocktail should be a mint julep 😊 I love the embroidery on the waist coat. A nice mixture of delicate and lux. Also it’s cool looking at the beautiful finished face of the waist coat versus the almost haphazard “bts” stitch work in the back to make it happen! The decision to make the weight of the stitching work and statement on the pocket is great!!!
Oh my, that is some gorgeous embroidery! It's amazing how vibrant the colors still are. As far as cocktail suggestions, if you are not opposed to cocktails containing egg whites, may I suggest an earl grey marTEAni?
Earl Grey MarTEAni 1 oz. -or- 30 ml. Simple Syrup .75 oz. -or- 22 ml. Lemon Juice 1.5 oz. -or- 45 ml. Earl Grey infused Gin 1 egg white dry shake shake again with ice and strain into sugar rimmed coupe garnish with a lemon twist
This felt like watching a documentary, which was great. I’m on my lunch break, and the day has been long and stressful, with this being a delightfully unexpected bit of calm and soothing entertainment. I don’t think it’s click bait, in that you do mark it as part of a series and seeing the results of the labor is as important as seeing how it is done imho. Thank you for sharing! Ps coffee beans are edible-though they are very bitter which is why most people dip them into things like chocolate 👍😁
Yet again, you're incredibly calming to me. I've been out of work for six weeks with heart issues, and just this morning had to drive my 17 year old dog to the vet clinic I work at because he swallowed a straight pin. I'm so stressed about my medical bills, and his possible surgery...I needed this video. You're so calming. Please don't stop making these.
That is a very beautiful waistcoat. Someone has taken extremely good care of it for it to stay in such wonderful condition. Almost like it was being treasured for sentimental reasons. I seem to be particularly fascinated with those 'stripes' of 'caterpillars'. I think - I'm not certain, of course - that they are actually meant to represent silk worms. They really do look just like silk worms, and they're embroidered in long strands (stripes) possibly to represent the long strands of silk that are harvested from the worms. Some of them are even curled up just like worms normally do. This is simply my own perception of it and I could be completely wrong but, it's quite fascinating the way it all looks. The embroidery is beautiful. It must have taken a good bit of time to do. I wonder why it was never finished...? In any case, it's nice to see you back and with your arm all healed. That waistcoat you're wearing is lovely as well. Beautiful fabric too. Very nice work on this video. Thank you for sharing this antique gem with us.
Quick shakily-hold-the-camera-because-of-this-beautiful-detail-shot tip! Whenever editing with premiere pro, search for 'warp stabiliser' in the effects tab and it magically fixes your past-shaky-excitement-hands-of-handeling-a-200-year-old-garment-and-maybe-those-3-nervous-to-film-coffee-martinis ;^)
A very interesting and amusing presentation. What sort of person would have this (if finished) and when would it be worn? I used to be involved in high-end craft work. We always finished the parts that would not be seen as well as the parts that were on show. Not decorated but no rough work. We built things to last and be repaired, so new that some other person would see our work,, like you with the waistcoat.
When you said "don't you worry" I immediately took a breath and thought "all right then." Your voice has great power. I'm also pondering what this says about me.
Thank you for this video, I always love seeing authentic textiles and this one was a real treat. It's sad that it wasn't finished but it's so nice to see how the pieces lay out and the anatomy of this garment can provide an easier idea on how to reconstruct a pattern to recreate this garment.
In my endeavour to better understand 18th century clothing, I recently visited the Kobe Fashion Museum who boast a fantastic collection of 1760s and 1770s waistcoats. Upon closely inspecting them you could see seams joining silk together on one side but not the other. I then found out how the silk was first embroidered, then was cut from a single sheet, so to save on fabric one panel was completely embroidered and could be used as one piece, but the other one was split into two halves and then joined together afterwards! It was wonderful to see the waistcoat in pieces and be able to understand how it was pieced together in your video here, it gives me an even better idea of the construction techniques
Zack you are hilarious. You got me when you were counting the buttons... 😂 i thought “is he going to count all th-oh yup... eleeeven, twellllve...” 😂 I love doing embroidery and for the past year I’ve been trying to study 18th century techniques and holy smokes silk floss makes SUCH a difference in the quality of the embroidery work. I want to try to learn crewel work in the future, but I can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store! 👍
Is it wierd that watching this made me a little emotional? Just...all the handwork... And the starring list at the end? That cracked me. Wonderful. Thank you for this! Can't wait for pt.2
As soon as we got to the ASMR part, I truly got relaxed with explanation and that calm voice. The crinkle of the tissue paper and counting of buttons. Good job. Cheers.
Such an amazing piece of History, that embroidery is beautiful! My personal fav cocktail is: 1 part gin (the more floral the better my fave is Hendrick's Midsummer) 1 part Elder flower Liqueur (I like St. Germain because the bottle is *chef's kiss*) Juice of half a Lemon Simple Syrup to preference Shake Pour over ice Top off with Sparkling Water (or Prosecco if you're feeling extra)
That sounds delicious! I think I’ve had something like that but it also has a sprig of rosemary. Could’ve been a different gin cocktail though, I’ve tried a few here and there
The idea of covering wood in fabric to make buttons is wonderful for any period or vintage garment if you have some fabric scraps. I used to make plastic buttons with my mother when she sewed. I much like the idea of using wood blanks and have just the little drill bit that would do it. Always educational. Thankyou Mr Pinsent.
You know it’s been a while since I watched one of your videos. And I forgot that I like listening to you talk about clothes as much as I like listening to Bernadette talking about clothes. Thanks so much for posting! ❤️ Stay safe during this drama. Hopefully you’re feeling better.
Absolutely fascinating to watch and see exactly how much work goes into a single piece of clothing. I have to admit the embroidery is my favourite bit; unbelievably bright after so much time has passed.
I spent the entire video wondering if I could recreate the embroidery. The buttons are so cool. I was watching a Vincent Briggs video on buttons and I was wondering if they were the same type.
Thank you so much for making this video! I'm currently making a 19th century waistcoat, which I know is a bit different, but it's great to see an original waistcoat from one of the eras I'm interested in and to see what went into the construction. You're a fun person to see content from and I'm looking forward to seeing more, especially about the buttons! Seeing men or people interested in men's clothing in the historical fashion community is exciting because I thought I was alone for years. Thanks again!
I would like to express sincere gratitude on uploading this. It's an excellent source of research and the slow, careful attention to every detail is much appreciated.
Yes a new Zach video. Amazing that the waist coat wasn't finished makes you wonder why. I love watching Abby's video's on vintage clothes so this was exciting to see. Looks like the elbow has healed nicely.
I am just about to begin sewing my first Regency waistcoat so this video was incredibly helpful to see how everything was originally put together. What a lovely treat! Your videos bring joy and beauty into the world Zack. We can all pretend we are having tea with you. So amazing to see you thriving. All of us weird kids came up aces in the end when we found our true friends who appreciate us for who we are
I'm so glad I found this channel! I've been following other historical costubers (such as Bernadette Banner and Karolina Zebrowska), but it's so great to have someone with a perspective of male historical fashion, as well 😁! I really hope your channel grows so you can teach us more about men's historical clothing 😊!
I. Am. So. Excited. At the thought of you doing more videos! I think you're aware of improvements to camera movements and stuff like that, but you look at where Bernadette was with her earliest videos and what her videos were like merely one year later... oh man it will be so fun watching you grow as a video maker while simultaneously showing off your excellent knowledge of men's tailoring - which the world desperately needs!
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! This might sound stupid, and I don't care. I think you could have each side of the waistcoat professionally framed and hang side by side. This will help preserve it and you will be able to enjoy looking at it instead of it being wrapped up. Costs more, they do some sort of seal and acid free mat. I am going to do this with antique bobbin lace. Just a thought.
Absolutely lovely super-antique clothing is a wonder to behold, but your soft-voiced explanation of what we're seeing is just perfection on top of wonder. Thank you for showing this!
Thank you so much for this video and sharing your knowledge about the construction! Also, the rational, no-frills finishing on the inside is what gives me hope for my own sewing and tailoring endeavours. Edit: I just now noticed that the catch stitches on the edge of the buckram are surprisingly (to me) long. Interesting!
It's beautiful! And I'm delighted to get such a good look at the inside construction details! I'm afraid I haven't any specific cocktails to suggest, maybe just any one where you can't taste the alcohol? Alcohol tastes yucky. (... are you sure it wasn't finished and then taken apart for re-lining? I can't quite tell from the video but it looks like it has a little bit of a pit stain?)
This is such a beautiful, beautiful piece. And the fact it still looks so crisp, elegant and beautiful is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.
How genius is it that they hid the stitching where they attached the fulcrum and or button stay by turning it into a vine!!!!. Just a beautiful piece of sewing
Seeing this amazing waistcoat I wonder how much of our clothing will have survived in a few centuries. Probably a lot, considering the amount of plastic that we use... Greetings from Germany!
Maybe, but, on the other side of that coin, our clothes are nowhere near as solidly constructed as clothing used to be, so the textile may endure, but doubtful the garment would.
I love listening to you talk about clothes. It’s soothing and nice and enjoyable. You’ve also reminded me that I enjoyed late 18th century menswear when I was younger. I think I might look back into that. And coffee beans are totally edible. 😂
1) Well, I WAS going to sleep, then I thought I should check on Zack's channel. 2) I'm with everyone who is glad to see your arm's all mended. 3) You're so danged lucky to have that beautiful vest! 4) Thank you for sharing this waistcoat with us! 5) You're cute as all get out!
*THAT IS AMAZING* I have just started to make my own clothes - my first item, finished YESTERDAY is a waistcoat to an 1850's pattern with high rolled collar...
It is rather incredible that a human once made this and had no idea that their creation would last over 200 years, let alone be examined by another tailor for research purposes amongst other things. I guess that must be a tailor's dream.
Beautiful comment
Indeed.
and then magically being viewed by 15.000 onlookers on glas and metal calculators...
I like to imagine the tailor in the afterlife - who was sad that the piece was never finished - being at once delighted that someone is using it now for examination... and then cringing at every teeny mistake they made... and then reading all these delightful comments over someone's shoulder an blushing in delight.
The dream of a tailor of that time? To be paid in full for their work, I dare say....
It's great to see how messy the back of the embroidery is, makes me feel better about my own embroidery backs
Me too. Embroidery is really pretty on the front, but flip it over and its a mess.
I was embroidering while watching. That back is still neater than my back.
Oh dear! I remember when I was a kid and my mum would give me such a hard time about the back! "If the back isn't tidy, it's not properly done!"
Now I can show her this waistcoat and be comforted by the sloppiness of that long-dead embroiderer!
So not fair! My great grandmother taught that the back had to look almost the same as the front. And would PULL IT OUT if it didn’t look neat enough. GAH!!!!!! Wish this video had been around then.
@@frugalfemmecarole6517 that only makes sense if it's something that is supposed to go against the skin (e.g. embroidered sun dress), or be viewed from both sides (for instance an embroidered hankerchief)
I am unreasonably excited by that selvedge. And the hungry caterpillars. Mine's a Cosmopolitan, barman, and hello to knitted Alex on the windowsill! Cheers!
I’ll get behind the bar!
I made that mini Alex! (Sorry. I'm just so delighted he's in this!)
@@Kelly-mw5lr the little guy is cute! Much talent you have.
This little fella is great, and you deserve praise and respect
@@LixiaWinter You are too kind. Thank you!
My first use of buckram was 60 years ago in the making of 2 damsel (in distress) cone hats for an honors English class assignment. Two male classmates were the damsels, while 2 female classmates were dragons. Instead of fire and swords, I provided water pistols for the epic battle. I love how my parents never questioned my need to dye copious yards of muslin a muddy green for dragon tails. 🐉 🔥 🐉
Happy to see your arm has healed.
I must say, seeing the messy innards of historical pieces makes me feel so much better about my own sewing attempts. That embroidery is gorgeous! Ever since I started cross-stitching, I've been fascinated with the backs of pieces; how neat did the maker try to be, how many of their threads simply trail off into oblivion on the other side of the piece? Makes even the masters seem only human.
Who else is excited for button tutorial?? This better happen! I don't want to by plastic ones so this is needed. Also, loved the cocktail making in the end. I don't know what would be period appropriate for the next time, maybe something tea based?
Agree
Jasmu Moi I am. I’m obsessed with them.
I haven't though ot EMBROIDERED buttens yet. But that is actually super neat.
The harpsichord makes this even better, but it's a teeny bit too loud.
I feel like I'm watching a Bob Ross video about tailoring... and I love it!
This really makes me think of 'The Tailor of Gloucester' by Beatrix Potter. Such intricate details, I love it.
"It's TH-cam, you know what to do" should be your ending phrase from here out. It suits your cheekiness.
This makes me think of a hybrid of an Abby Cox video and an episode of Bob Ross. Weirdly relaxing. I'm here for it!
The condition of that waistcoat is so amazing after 200+ years! As for cocktails, how about some historical ones? Negus? Regent's Punch?
Tom and Jerry? (This christmas).
Yes! Some historical ones please! In Georgette heyer they were always talking scathingly of female drinks. What is ratafia??
@@belhypotheque6417 there appear to be two kinds... one mad in Champagne from grapes, one made from walnuts in catalonia. I presume that the first version is the one mentioned in the books as it seems to be on the sweet side.
There are some wonderful historical cocktail folks running around in the craft cocktail world, a collaboration is needed.
I jumped up and down when I saw another Pinsent video appear! Loved this so much. I'm looking forward to part two.
"When America had their little...uprising." "And here we can see the back of the embroidery....a total mess." "A line of hungry caterpillars" For some reason these little one liners were quite more amusing to me than they probably should be and I nearly snorted coffee out my nose.
I agree.
I adore wearing waistcoats, partly for spinal support, partly because it's useful for keeping my tie 'in' when teaching, nothing worse than setting a tie alight on a bunsen burner! It appears so delicate however, how did our modern ones become strong? Evolution of methods or structure?
Just be aware this is a part of a garment. It hasn’t been lined yet so is really just the silk and the extra reinforced areas like the collar area and the button stand which actually has 3 layers already. Once it has been lined it will actually be quite a solid piece of work. The lining would add structure and protect the back of the embroidery.
silk is deceiving in that way, and this is an unfinished garment. No doubt a fully finished garment like this would be very sturdy.
I'm slightly sad you're made to wear a tie while using a burnson burner. Stay safe
Not only did I learn a lot, but I giggled all the way through this. I love the occasional silly sarcasm. :-D
""....is, in fact older than the United States of America, which as we all know...had thier little uprising.....", lol, as a born and bred American, that very particularly Brritish phrase made me giggle! Not in an offended way at all, mind you, and I hope my comment here is equally unoffensive; I just find the national differences of viewpoint quite funny. Ok....now that I commented completely off topic, onto the rest of the actual video.
lol this part made me chuckle too!
Talk about historical clothing, in a chat show format. Love it!!
Im definitely doing this beautiful embroidery 😍 im just starting to plan out my dream sewing project, a 18th century dress, sewn all by hand in historical stitches etc 😊
I just Loved this!!!The camera work was so lovely and close I almost felt as if I was examining the waistcoat myself. I saved watching your video as a lunch time treat,and watched it while enjoying a September summer warm day, a ham sandwich and a pause from the detailed watercolour illustration I am working on for a book cover. Cheers! Although I am only drinking iced tea . . . for now... depending on how this book cover goes. ;) So inspiring, I think I see embroidered buttons in my future on something.
I am just wondering about... how? How it is in such good condition? Why was it never finished back then? How did you get a hold of it to make this video about it? Absolutely intriguing but I still have so many questions!
Yes this magical amazing garment deserves a follow up video w these questions answered.
If treated well and stored in proper conditions, silk will last for quite literally for thousands of years while retaining most of its properties. It's no surprise that a silk garment panel would be in great condition if the packaging was appropriate. Linen is not as durable, but will also keep in decent condition for a few centuries, and also last millennia if stored properly (see Egyptian artifacts).
The damage we see on most extant garments is due to wear and tear, as well as occasionally due to chemical treatments applied to the fabrics at the time of production that sacrifice durability for aspect (glazed cotton, for example). Since this vest was never worn and, presumably, kept flat in storage, the only clear damage is the fact that the silk 'cut' itself on the fold line.
Exactly what I was wondering, would love to know the back story of where it came from.
23 thousand subscribers on just 4 videos...this shows how loved Zac is
THE waist coat you are wearing is devine❗💜 You need to make more videos. Ideas dear fellow- get dressed with me, why men engaged in certain clothing items and what those items were, how to's, days in the life of you, events, sewing, shoes, q& a, who are you really.
I hope you "give it a go" and film it for us to see how this waistcoat would've looked completed! Absolutely beautiful
Sarah Godfrey I’d love to hear more about the whole process - were things done to this point by one shop/craftsperson and then made up by someone else, for example? Some Indian garments are sold that way - they do the embroidery and some bits of the sewing up, usually the bits that have to be done for the embroidery like the shoulder seams so the embroidery around the neck can be done properly all the way around, but you still have to finish making it into a garment yourself to your own measurements.
It is amazing to see how an expensive fashion garment was created before the invention of sewing machines. I love how rough and untidy some of the hidden stitching can be, but how beautiful and neat on the surface. Looking forward to part two.
Love everything about this! Never thought I would find historical menswear examination so relaxing and interesting! And more cocktails! I vote for Ratafia!
What a find! An unfinished garment is the *best* study from.
And I adore your quirky way of narrating. It's so enjoyable.
".. Because you know what I like in a cocktail? Something completely inedible." LOL!
Love this, Zack. The waistcoat is stunning and your presentation showed it off perfectly. The cocktail looks delicious and wickedly potent and as for the coffee beans--they are perfectly edible, but usually much nicer dipped in chocolate. They're available on Amazon (of course) or there are also some nice recipes if you Google around. Yum.
LOLs this waistcoat is GORGEOUS! I love the little velvet chenille embroidery and the coloring on those petit Fleur is so fresh. Id love to see you do some embroidery work.
Hmm, next time try a lavender martini. They’re frightfully wonderful in summer time!
1 1/2oz Dry Gin ( Hendrick Lunar recommended)
3/4oz St. Germain
1/4 Lavender Vanilla Simple syrup
&
1/4-1/2 oz Lemon Juice (to taste)
The important part of this recipe is to measure everything into a cocktail shaker and chill in the fridge (or over ice) until cold. THEN shake as shaking with ice alters and dilutes the flavor.
13 buttons...one for each Ungrateful Colony
I’ve lived my whole life in those Ungrateful Colonies, and I approve this message 😉
Some of us wouldn't mind rejoining the UK at this point.
Best comment.
Oceans rise, empires fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!
OK, I think you should look in the Declaration of Independence to see why the colonies left in the first place. It gives a long list of abuses from George III.
That intro lol!
The next cocktail should be a mint julep 😊
I love the embroidery on the waist coat. A nice mixture of delicate and lux. Also it’s cool looking at the beautiful finished face of the waist coat versus the almost haphazard “bts” stitch work in the back to make it happen!
The decision to make the weight of the stitching work and statement on the pocket is great!!!
Please give us the story of why this waistcoat was never finished and where it’s been for 230 years. Nicely done!
Espresso Martini is my favourite! Also, I feel like that messy embroidery is a metaphor for life.
That beautiful waistcoat is older than Brighton Pavillion! Such a treasure.
Oh my, that is some gorgeous embroidery! It's amazing how vibrant the colors still are. As far as cocktail suggestions, if you are not opposed to cocktails containing egg whites, may I suggest an earl grey marTEAni?
Earl Grey MarTEAni
1 oz. -or- 30 ml. Simple Syrup
.75 oz. -or- 22 ml. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. -or- 45 ml. Earl Grey infused Gin
1 egg white
dry shake
shake again with ice and strain into sugar rimmed coupe
garnish with a lemon twist
This felt like watching a documentary, which was great. I’m on my lunch break, and the day has been long and stressful, with this being a delightfully unexpected bit of calm and soothing entertainment. I don’t think it’s click bait, in that you do mark it as part of a series and seeing the results of the labor is as important as seeing how it is done imho. Thank you for sharing!
Ps coffee beans are edible-though they are very bitter which is why most people dip them into things like chocolate 👍😁
I would love to see detail still photos of the embroidery. I want to know how the chenille was done. It is all extraordinarily beautiful.
Yet again, you're incredibly calming to me. I've been out of work for six weeks with heart issues, and just this morning had to drive my 17 year old dog to the vet clinic I work at because he swallowed a straight pin. I'm so stressed about my medical bills, and his possible surgery...I needed this video. You're so calming. Please don't stop making these.
This embroidery is so subtlety beautiful. So delicate and tasteful. It’s time to bring these back!
That is a very beautiful waistcoat. Someone has taken extremely good care of it for it to stay in such wonderful condition. Almost like it was being treasured for sentimental reasons. I seem to be particularly fascinated with those 'stripes' of 'caterpillars'. I think - I'm not certain, of course - that they are actually meant to represent silk worms. They really do look just like silk worms, and they're embroidered in long strands (stripes) possibly to represent the long strands of silk that are harvested from the worms. Some of them are even curled up just like worms normally do. This is simply my own perception of it and I could be completely wrong but, it's quite fascinating the way it all looks. The embroidery is beautiful. It must have taken a good bit of time to do. I wonder why it was never finished...? In any case, it's nice to see you back and with your arm all healed. That waistcoat you're wearing is lovely as well. Beautiful fabric too. Very nice work on this video. Thank you for sharing this antique gem with us.
The embroidery is so beautiful and it is hard to believe how old the waistcoat is 😱😍
Quick shakily-hold-the-camera-because-of-this-beautiful-detail-shot tip! Whenever editing with premiere pro, search for 'warp stabiliser' in the effects tab and it magically fixes your past-shaky-excitement-hands-of-handeling-a-200-year-old-garment-and-maybe-those-3-nervous-to-film-coffee-martinis ;^)
A very interesting and amusing presentation. What sort of person would have this (if finished) and when would it be worn?
I used to be involved in high-end craft work. We always finished the parts that would not be seen as well as the parts that were on show. Not decorated but no rough work. We built things to last and be repaired, so new that some other person would see our work,, like you with the waistcoat.
When you said "don't you worry" I immediately took a breath and thought "all right then." Your voice has great power.
I'm also pondering what this says about me.
Thank you for this video, I always love seeing authentic textiles and this one was a real treat. It's sad that it wasn't finished but it's so nice to see how the pieces lay out and the anatomy of this garment can provide an easier idea on how to reconstruct a pattern to recreate this garment.
In my endeavour to better understand 18th century clothing, I recently visited the Kobe Fashion Museum who boast a fantastic collection of 1760s and 1770s waistcoats.
Upon closely inspecting them you could see seams joining silk together on one side but not the other. I then found out how the silk was first embroidered, then was cut from a single sheet, so to save on fabric one panel was completely embroidered and could be used as one piece, but the other one was split into two halves and then joined together afterwards!
It was wonderful to see the waistcoat in pieces and be able to understand how it was pieced together in your video here, it gives me an even better idea of the construction techniques
Zack you are hilarious. You got me when you were counting the buttons... 😂 i thought “is he going to count all th-oh yup... eleeeven, twellllve...” 😂
I love doing embroidery and for the past year I’ve been trying to study 18th century techniques and holy smokes silk floss makes SUCH a difference in the quality of the embroidery work. I want to try to learn crewel work in the future, but I can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store! 👍
I see Alex watching over you!
This is lovely. Thank you for showing and explaining the detail. And for your charming voice.
Absinthe louching for the next vid. Clocked the tiny Alex in the window!
Is it wierd that watching this made me a little emotional? Just...all the handwork...
And the starring list at the end? That cracked me. Wonderful. Thank you for this! Can't wait for pt.2
As soon as we got to the ASMR part, I truly got relaxed with explanation and that calm voice. The crinkle of the tissue paper and counting of buttons. Good job. Cheers.
Master Pinsent. So wonderful to see you grace our screens again. It is splendid to see that you elbow has healed well.
That was absolutely magnificent. It makes me want to embroider again and do more hand sewing. I can't wait to see Part II!
What a beautiful waistcoat! I love embroidering little flowers, so it was nice to see a historical example. And I'm so glad your elbow is mended!
Such an amazing piece of History, that embroidery is beautiful!
My personal fav cocktail is:
1 part gin (the more floral the better my fave is Hendrick's Midsummer)
1 part Elder flower Liqueur (I like St. Germain because the bottle is *chef's kiss*)
Juice of half a Lemon
Simple Syrup to preference
Shake
Pour over ice
Top off with Sparkling Water (or Prosecco if you're feeling extra)
That sounds delicious! I think I’ve had something like that but it also has a sprig of rosemary. Could’ve been a different gin cocktail though, I’ve tried a few here and there
I can not believe how colourful the embroidery still is and how beautyfully it is made! And by the way I would like to have that cocktail now.
This must have taken an awfully long time! It's so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
The idea of covering wood in fabric to make buttons is wonderful for any period or vintage garment if you have some fabric scraps. I used to make plastic buttons with my mother when she sewed. I much like the idea of using wood blanks and have just the little drill bit that would do it. Always educational. Thankyou Mr Pinsent.
You know it’s been a while since I watched one of your videos. And I forgot that I like listening to you talk about clothes as much as I like listening to Bernadette talking about clothes.
Thanks so much for posting! ❤️ Stay safe during this drama. Hopefully you’re feeling better.
Absolutely fascinating to watch and see exactly how much work goes into a single piece of clothing. I have to admit the embroidery is my favourite bit; unbelievably bright after so much time has passed.
Thank you for keep history alive.
I spent the entire video wondering if I could recreate the embroidery.
The buttons are so cool. I was watching a Vincent Briggs video on buttons and I was wondering if they were the same type.
Thank you so much for making this video! I'm currently making a 19th century waistcoat, which I know is a bit different, but it's great to see an original waistcoat from one of the eras I'm interested in and to see what went into the construction. You're a fun person to see content from and I'm looking forward to seeing more, especially about the buttons! Seeing men or people interested in men's clothing in the historical fashion community is exciting because I thought I was alone for years. Thanks again!
I would like to express sincere gratitude on uploading this. It's an excellent source of research and the slow, careful attention to every detail is much appreciated.
A unique and original fine gentleman..how refreshing
What a gorgeous piece! I love seeing embroidery chaos behind. Like a duck on the water- serene above and insanity underneath. Thank you for sharing! 🦆
Yes a new Zach video. Amazing that the waist coat wasn't finished makes you wonder why. I love watching Abby's video's on vintage clothes so this was exciting to see. Looks like the elbow has healed nicely.
Extraordinary to see this in such close detail. Thank you for this. That embroidery... And the buttons... I'll go now.
The detail shots of the waistcoat have an Opening Credits P & P '95 energy I am here for
Nice to see your fully mended and back to normal. The needle work on that garment is phenomenal. All done by hand .
I am just about to begin sewing my first Regency waistcoat so this video was incredibly helpful to see how everything was originally put together. What a lovely treat! Your videos bring joy and beauty into the world Zack. We can all pretend we are having tea with you. So amazing to see you thriving. All of us weird kids came up aces in the end when we found our true friends who appreciate us for who we are
I'm so glad I found this channel! I've been following other historical costubers (such as Bernadette Banner and Karolina Zebrowska), but it's so great to have someone with a perspective of male historical fashion, as well 😁! I really hope your channel grows so you can teach us more about men's historical clothing 😊!
* closeup of vest begins*
Oh honey, this is ASMR that I am HERE for
Petition for more waistcoat and historical garment ASMR
Lovely presentation, amazing to see the secrets of construction inside a beautiful piece! Love the cocktail at the end, hope to see more!
That was lovely. I’ve got the urge to sew a waistcoat for myself, and this was lovely inspiration. Thanks. 💕
I. Am. So. Excited. At the thought of you doing more videos! I think you're aware of improvements to camera movements and stuff like that, but you look at where Bernadette was with her earliest videos and what her videos were like merely one year later... oh man it will be so fun watching you grow as a video maker while simultaneously showing off your excellent knowledge of men's tailoring - which the world desperately needs!
What an amazing waistcoat, so old, yet made so beautifully to last.
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! This might sound stupid, and I don't care. I think you could have each
side of the waistcoat professionally framed and hang side by side. This will help preserve it and you will
be able to enjoy looking at it instead of it being wrapped up. Costs more,
they do some sort of seal and acid free mat. I am going to do this with antique bobbin lace.
Just a thought.
Absolutely lovely super-antique clothing is a wonder to behold, but your soft-voiced explanation of what we're seeing is just perfection on top of wonder. Thank you for showing this!
I would state how awsome this waistcoat is but every one else already has. I do look forward part 2
the most fascinating thing of this clip is the beautiful voice telling us every detail of that waistcoat^^
Love the description “hungry caterpillar “ the waistcoat is stunning, can’t believe something so old can look so good.
I can't believe it either. Too bad we can't bottle it in face cream I would love to look that
good now! 60 next month
This is like a forensic examination, and incredibly useful to those of us attempting to reconstruct one of these garments. Thank you!
So good to see you making videos again. I had feared we had lost you.
Thank you so much for this video and sharing your knowledge about the construction! Also, the rational, no-frills finishing on the inside is what gives me hope for my own sewing and tailoring endeavours.
Edit: I just now noticed that the catch stitches on the edge of the buckram are surprisingly (to me) long. Interesting!
It's beautiful! And I'm delighted to get such a good look at the inside construction details!
I'm afraid I haven't any specific cocktails to suggest, maybe just any one where you can't taste the alcohol? Alcohol tastes yucky.
(... are you sure it wasn't finished and then taken apart for re-lining? I can't quite tell from the video but it looks like it has a little bit of a pit stain?)
This is such a beautiful, beautiful piece. And the fact it still looks so crisp, elegant and beautiful is simply amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.
This is the most marvellous video I have ever laid eyes upon.
I loved this!
Informative ✔️
Entertaining ✔️
Dreamy Voiceover ✔️
Alcohol ✔️
Glad I made a fresh pot of tea. Ah I love the embroidery on this waistcoat!!🖤
Oh happy day! I could listen to his voice all day long, the educational aspect of the video is a bonus 😁
How genius is it that they hid the stitching where they attached the fulcrum and or button stay by turning it into a vine!!!!. Just a beautiful piece of sewing
lol I'm loving the little cocktail segment at the end...also espresso cocktail?!? YES PLEASE!
Seeing this amazing waistcoat I wonder how much of our clothing will have survived in a few centuries. Probably a lot, considering the amount of plastic that we use...
Greetings from Germany!
Maybe, but, on the other side of that coin, our clothes are nowhere near as solidly constructed as clothing used to be, so the textile may endure, but doubtful the garment would.
True. So we won't leave behind any textile art, but loads of microfibers 😂
SPANDEX will never die..........damn it all
@@saberg1082 hahaha!
This is an interesting thread 😃 of comments
I love listening to you talk about clothes. It’s soothing and nice and enjoyable.
You’ve also reminded me that I enjoyed late 18th century menswear when I was younger. I think I might look back into that.
And coffee beans are totally edible. 😂
Love the close up examination of extant garments! Thank you!!
1) Well, I WAS going to sleep, then I thought I should check on Zack's channel.
2) I'm with everyone who is glad to see your arm's all mended.
3) You're so danged lucky to have that beautiful vest!
4) Thank you for sharing this waistcoat with us!
5) You're cute as all get out!
*THAT IS AMAZING* I have just started to make my own clothes - my first item, finished YESTERDAY is a waistcoat to an 1850's pattern with high rolled collar...