What an brilliant account of your visit. This is a museum I have longed to visit and now, even more so (I’m in the South West). Thank you so much for taking us along with you and for all your thoughts on the visit.
Your enthusiasm is infectious! I really love the sound of this exhibition and would be very interested to see your take on some of the details you described. Thanks for sharing.
What a great video! I really appreciated you showing all the detail. I agree with you - it’s so inspirational. Please keep doing this kind of video. I live in BC and we just don’t have access to these kinds of museums.
Wow those blue and white fabrics especially could absolutely pass for modern. It's so interesting to see the shapes that were fashionable too, especially as someone who's spent most of her adult life hating how much her hips stick out 😂
Maybe you were born in the wrong era! 😆 But yeah, beauty standards have changed enough times within my own lifetime to see how random and nonsensical they are. We're all absolutely gorgeous as we are! I agree about the blue and white fabric. I'm obsessed with it!
That was fun to see! I saw a similar exhibition a number of years ago, and I, too, was impressed with all the meaning and workmanship and history that went with this cloth. It’s all beautiful and a delightful way to start my day, thanks, Theresa.
That's so lovely to hear! There's nothing like seeing these things in person, is there? I'm hoping to incorporate some of these elements into future sewing projects.
I went to this exhibition last week too and fell in love with the wonderful fabrics and the construction of the clothes- those sunhats were amazing too and the tiny doll's versions of the same. If you are looking for inspration for making historical garments try Black Snail patterns, maybe also Folkwear patterns (I'm thinking of their Bolivian Milkmaid's jacket,, though the sleeves are different-but fabulous). There are also pattern books on historical costume, try browsing the Victoria and Albert Museum's book shop.
How fun, and yeah, the sunhats were wild! I'm definitely going to look into those patterns, thank you. I'm not necessarily wanting to make them with 100% accuracy, maybe with more of a modern flare, but they could be great starting points. Thank you for the suggestions!
It's amazing how well the garments have lasted and your enthusiasm is so nice. I love the blue and white prints too and think that could be so easy to wear in something in 2021. Thanks for a different but very interesting vlog.
I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Fashion is so cyclical, and you can easily see elements of the style of these garments throughout history. I think I should definitely be able to take some of my favorite details into a modern look!
Thank you Petra! It's a lovely museum, and I'll definitely go back for future exhibitions. I really love the fabric of my jumpsuit, as well! I'm clearly a sucker for a floral print.
I love chintz! So wish I could take a trip to London to see this exhibition. I used a chintz- like fabric to decorate my whole bedroom once. Not sure if it was real chintz or just polished cotton, but they don't make it any more; at least I haven't seen it in the fabric stores. Love the pictures of the garments made from chintz and the history you provided. Great video, Thanks!
That's so nice to hear, thank you! I feel we'll all be able to head out to museums more and more soon. Glad that I was able to bring the chintz to you. Your bedroom decor sounded glorious!
Oh wow what a fascinating video, I LOVE this! It's like being there with you, thank you for sharing the history and the lovely photos from the exhibit... And I will be on a lookout for what you make as an inspired piece or two! 💖❤️😍
Thank you so much, Alisa! It was a bit different, so I wasn't sure if it would be interesting to others. Glad people are enjoying it! I definitely thought of you when I saw those blue and white floral fabrics! 😍
@@LostMyThread that's amazing, I loved it! But then I also loved the under dress too... I'm forever fascinated by embroidery and that looks like a look that could potentially be achieved with stem stitch perhaps?? But I would probably go for people thread 😹🥰😘
very inspiring and interesting tour! You could check out Gertie’s patterns, she has a kind of similar silhouette pattern of a coat, sorry, I don’t know the number (I think she drafts for Butterick) and there’s also a vogue pattern of a jacket with that silhouette as well, I am sure those could work as a starting point. I live in Mexico City, it is one of the cities with the most museums in the world, it is crazy the number of amazing museums we have!!! That is one of the best things of my city! Thanks for inspiring me to go back and visit them, I really enjoy doing that and have not done it for a long time!!! Thanks for sharing!
Gertie's patterns are a great suggestion! I really have to try them out sometime. I'll have a browse, which could be dangerous... 😆 I love museums and art galleries, and it's the first time we've ventured out in such a long time. It's so good for the brain to take in new things!
Loved this I did not know that about chintz, I always thought it was flowery fabric 🙄 I think it was either simplicity or McCall’s that have a jacket similar to the one you want
Years ago I made correct period pieces, for the American civil war. There should be some period correct patterns online for you to try. Fair warning, lots of hand stitching and finishing.
I think for accuracy, there would have to be a lot of hand stitching and finishing, right? I'm not necessarily wanting to recreate these garments exactly, though. I plan to just take some of the element's into a more modern look. I think it will be fun to find ways to incorporate the most inspirational aspects of it!
The museum has lots of different exhibitions, covering large groups of makers. This one is specifically around the historical chintz fabric. Having a focus of one type of fabric, garment, period, maker, makes it more cohesive exhibition and easier to identify themes.
So cool and fascinating, Theresa! Thank you for sharing your trip! 💜
Thanks for coming along, Andra! 💞
I so enjoyed this video, what a fascinating exhibition! And so interesting to learn all about the history of Chintz. Thanks for sharing! ❤
You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. It was definitely a different style of video.
What an brilliant account of your visit. This is a museum I have longed to visit and now, even more so (I’m in the South West). Thank you so much for taking us along with you and for all your thoughts on the visit.
You're so welcome! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Your enthusiasm is infectious! I really love the sound of this exhibition and would be very interested to see your take on some of the details you described. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Mara! I haven't quite worked out the details, but I will absolutely be working some of this into my own sewing plans in the future.
What a fascinating exhibition , thank you for sharing it with us 💕
You're very welcome, Claire. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
What a great video! I really appreciated you showing all the detail. I agree with you - it’s so inspirational. Please keep doing this kind of video. I live in BC and we just don’t have access to these kinds of museums.
That's so great to hear, Jane! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm! It's great to know that I can share this cool stuff all around the world.
Wow those blue and white fabrics especially could absolutely pass for modern. It's so interesting to see the shapes that were fashionable too, especially as someone who's spent most of her adult life hating how much her hips stick out 😂
Maybe you were born in the wrong era! 😆 But yeah, beauty standards have changed enough times within my own lifetime to see how random and nonsensical they are. We're all absolutely gorgeous as we are! I agree about the blue and white fabric. I'm obsessed with it!
I loved what you brought into my home in Wisconsin via video- carry on!
Woohoo! You were the inspiration for our trip. Glad I could share it with you!
Fantastic video, what beautiful garments! 💖😊
Thanks Janet! They were even more incredible in person!
Fabulous! Thank you for sharing this!!
You're welcome. So glad that you enjoyed it!
Was fascinated! I’m off to the museum next time I’m in London
That's so awesome to hear, thanks Denise!
That was fun to see! I saw a similar exhibition a number of years ago, and I, too, was impressed with all the meaning and workmanship and history that went with this cloth. It’s all beautiful and a delightful way to start my day, thanks, Theresa.
That's so lovely to hear! There's nothing like seeing these things in person, is there? I'm hoping to incorporate some of these elements into future sewing projects.
I went to this exhibition last week too and fell in love with the wonderful fabrics and the construction of the clothes- those sunhats were amazing too and the tiny doll's versions of the same. If you are looking for inspration for making historical garments try Black Snail patterns, maybe also Folkwear patterns (I'm thinking of their Bolivian Milkmaid's jacket,, though the sleeves are different-but fabulous). There are also pattern books on historical costume, try browsing the Victoria and Albert Museum's book shop.
How fun, and yeah, the sunhats were wild! I'm definitely going to look into those patterns, thank you. I'm not necessarily wanting to make them with 100% accuracy, maybe with more of a modern flare, but they could be great starting points. Thank you for the suggestions!
It's amazing how well the garments have lasted and your enthusiasm is so nice. I love the blue and white prints too and think that could be so easy to wear in something in 2021. Thanks for a different but very interesting vlog.
I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Fashion is so cyclical, and you can easily see elements of the style of these garments throughout history. I think I should definitely be able to take some of my favorite details into a modern look!
What a lovely exhibition. Next time in London I will definitely pay a visit. By the way I love the print you wear.
Thank you Petra! It's a lovely museum, and I'll definitely go back for future exhibitions. I really love the fabric of my jumpsuit, as well! I'm clearly a sucker for a floral print.
I love chintz! So wish I could take a trip to London to see this exhibition. I used a chintz- like fabric to decorate my whole bedroom once. Not sure if it was real chintz or just polished cotton, but they don't make it any more; at least I haven't seen it in the fabric stores. Love the pictures of the garments made from chintz and the history you provided. Great video, Thanks!
That's so nice to hear, thank you! I feel we'll all be able to head out to museums more and more soon. Glad that I was able to bring the chintz to you. Your bedroom decor sounded glorious!
Oh wow what a fascinating video, I LOVE this! It's like being there with you, thank you for sharing the history and the lovely photos from the exhibit... And I will be on a lookout for what you make as an inspired piece or two! 💖❤️😍
Thank you so much, Alisa! It was a bit different, so I wasn't sure if it would be interesting to others. Glad people are enjoying it! I definitely thought of you when I saw those blue and white floral fabrics! 😍
@@LostMyThread that's amazing, I loved it! But then I also loved the under dress too... I'm forever fascinated by embroidery and that looks like a look that could potentially be achieved with stem stitch perhaps?? But I would probably go for people thread 😹🥰😘
@@Sloths.and.Orchids agreed, that embroidery was both beautiful and potentially achievable. It would take ages but be so worth it!
very inspiring and interesting tour! You could check out Gertie’s patterns, she has a kind of similar silhouette pattern of a coat, sorry, I don’t know the number (I think she drafts for Butterick) and there’s also a vogue pattern of a jacket with that silhouette as well, I am sure those could work as a starting point. I live in Mexico City, it is one of the cities with the most museums in the world, it is crazy the number of amazing museums we have!!! That is one of the best things of my city! Thanks for inspiring me to go back and visit them, I really enjoy doing that and have not done it for a long time!!! Thanks for sharing!
Gertie's patterns are a great suggestion! I really have to try them out sometime. I'll have a browse, which could be dangerous... 😆 I love museums and art galleries, and it's the first time we've ventured out in such a long time. It's so good for the brain to take in new things!
Loved this I did not know that about chintz, I always thought it was flowery fabric 🙄 I think it was either simplicity or McCall’s that have a jacket similar to the one you want
Honestly, I learned so much! I will definitely have a look at simplicity and McCall's. Sounds like a good lead, thanks!
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Thank you for watching! Lots of gorgeous things at the museum, and I'm glad I was able to share!
Years ago I made correct period pieces, for the American civil war. There should be some period correct patterns online for you to try. Fair warning, lots of hand stitching and finishing.
I think for accuracy, there would have to be a lot of hand stitching and finishing, right? I'm not necessarily wanting to recreate these garments exactly, though. I plan to just take some of the element's into a more modern look. I think it will be fun to find ways to incorporate the most inspirational aspects of it!
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The museum has lots of different exhibitions, covering large groups of makers. This one is specifically around the historical chintz fabric. Having a focus of one type of fabric, garment, period, maker, makes it more cohesive exhibition and easier to identify themes.