On the subject on how many petticoats- my grandmother, who was born in 1886, stated no "decent" woman worn less than 4 petticoats. Reason . modesty; was a man was not suppose to be able to see the shape of your legs through your skirts.
Lol well in Ireland my ancestors would not have been able to afford any of these clothes. They were lucky to have coats which kept them warm on the bed in winter
Not saying we should force multiple layers of petticoats on anyone …however, wearing skintight leggings/yoga pants straight up forces others to gaze into the abyss/azzcrack.. 😑Iol. Maybe societal norms shouldn’t keep flipping from one extreme to the next/opposite 😅
Honestly this is one of the reasons why I love the time we’re living in. We have people who dress more futuristic alien, current fashion, 70s, 50s, Victorian, Elizabethan, 20s, steampunk, and so much more. We’re not limited to just modern fashion. And I love it.
I agree with you! In my opinion, I think we'll see a larger revival of Edwardian, Victorian, etc 100+ years old trends in the decades to come. Our current fashion industry has become all about fast fashion with cheap materials. Those cheap synthetic materials are made from plastic/oil. In the last several years, trends have taken a turn toward capsule wardrobes, minimalism, thrifting, sustainable businesses, and Earth-friendly practices. Moving forward into the next decades, we will likely see clothing return to organic materials with plastic materials only used for vegan substitutes (vegan leather, faux fur, polar fleece) and for blended fabrics for athletes. Organic materials don't move like plastic synthetic fabrics, so sewing constructions of the past will return, bringing with them the trends of the past. Better constructed garments will last longer, putting a chokehold on the unethical and unsustainable fast fashion industry (Those cheap clothes we buy online rip easily and then sit in a landfill for eternity). Just my prediction. They will also cost more, so people will take the modern capsule wardrobe and run with it, investing in mix and match garments that suit their style and needs, much like middle class women of the past. I, for one, cannot wait.
I love period dramas such as Miss Scarlett and the Duke, Murdoch Mysteries, Downton…I see women’s outfits and think we could wear that now, no one would bat an eye lid, particularly dresses or tops for an event or similar. I taught in a school opened in 1907, it was crazy to think women walked up and down the stairs wearing long, flowing skirts and petticoats. We would take the children to a once stately home for a historical school trip. It was mostly based around the time school was built, the children had either outfits from home or we had a stash. We got our own, so difficult to do those stairs in them. We never felt alone in the school even if we were alone. I was once outside taking a break at the stately home and a group of older people walked past and wanted to take pics with me 😂 Smile nice time, it wasn’t going to kill me 😂
My paternal grandmother was raised in the Victorian era. While I find the women's wardrobe/apparel of the era to be appealing and fascinating, my being familiar with the mentality that went along with the social customs and _mores_ [pronounced mor-rays] . . .as the social constrictions and formalities they had to lead with in life with portraying an upstanding, and upscale with being somewhat uptight, façade of flawless perfectionism with a cool reserve demeanor . . . it was no wonder her and her sisters either suffered from depression or alcoholism, or both . . . my grandmother had 12 siblings. One of her brothers became a family outcast when he married a woman of the Catholic faith. That woman of Catholic faith, that married into the my grandmother's family, I got to know her in my youth; was the most lovable, affectionate, down to earth, strong-willed, and fun-loving of all of my dad's relatives . . . _because she wasn't raised Victorian._ Because of that woman's outgoing demeanor, and religious faith, all of her in-laws never felt comfortable with her. lol The TV show of "The Manners of Downton Abbey" resonated with me, as it well-reflected the aristocratic nature of my grandmother's family; even though Downton Abbey took place during what was considered the _Edwardian Era,_ but King George V actually held the throne during the timeline of the Downton Abbey TV series.
The way you pulled the E&J out of the pocket was crazy😨. I wouldn’t have expected literally anything to be in there based off of the smoothness of the surface
One of the many upsides of long and wide skirts! One era had even bigger pockets - when they used the basket-like side hoops. With those you practically had a pocket worth of a big handbag on each side. Priorattire emptied hers in one video before putting them on and found an amazing amount of forgotten stuff!
@@MiljaHahtoa friend made the earlier style pocket (worn more like a belt under the skirts) and to demonstrate how large they were showed us a picture of one with a pair of 750 ml bottles inside.
I'm a positive-reinforcement dog trainer, and I am beyond thrilled to see you walk your dog on a side-attach harness! And also that when your dog communicated that he did not want to go forward, you listened to him. Oh, the 1895 walking outfits were quite eye-catching as well!
“I’ve always dreamed of having puffed sleeves. I find them to be far more romantic than just plain sleeves, don’t you think?” God I love those movies/books. I’ve recently been looking for old printings of the books and have acquired a few already.
I always thought i was born in the wrong time because i love the dresses the women wore back then. However, the more i watch your channel, i am having second thoughts. The dresses were so beautiful back then. Literally breath taking!
I am 77 and never heard of the sleeve supports, either although I was always a fan of 1880's fashions. As a sewer I could not imagine how the weight of the sleeve supported itself and now I know - it didn't!
The dress is beautiful! I would wear it. 💖🥰💖 The reason for the complaints is because the corset is worn incorrectly and without the chemise underneath and incorrect lacing. I find them very comfortable because I have back, spine and spinal nerve issues, and with a larger than normal bust, it is way more supportive than a bra. My great-mother wore two petticoats in the summer and three in fall and in the winter normally.
After having my first baby, I can totally see the corsets providing back support for these women in the days before weight training and yoga. Especially with multiple pregnancies!
Great video, I love your quick editing and use of humour! As for the look - GORGEOUS. Gargantuan sleeves be damned, I absolutely love this "Anne of Green Gables" look, that I for the longest time thought was Edwardian. Now they had the same beautiful skirts, but personally I much prefer the "shirts" and bolero-like jackets of the 1890s to the lace and frilly blouses the (early) Edwardians seemed to love. Next to the 1840s, the 1890s/1895 is probably my favorite period of fashion.
I just get mesmerized watching you. I swear you are one of the prettiest ladies I've ever seen. Thank you for posting videos. I love these clothes and all that goes into them. You made everything look fantastic. Men clothes back then were ok. 1700s men's clothing was.....I can't say it on here. LOL.
Their dresses back then had pockets and the undergarments had holes for using the restroom, why did it take us so long to come full circle and bring those back😂 Love this style of clothing, everything is so well made with synthetic fabrics
Undergarments with holes. Then we got really puritanical and anything like that was seen as lewd and risque. The start of the slippage of common sense and practicality to where we find ourselves today.
Your amazing, thank you so much. It was not that you wear them, it's giving the details and funny information, loved the video, I subscribed to your channel to to more of this fabulous content, please keep up the great work (it must be hard to edit and put together all these videos so again thankyou)
When you think about it, yes there were absolutely so many pieces that went into the fashion of the 1700’s or 1800’s, but when you really think about it their clothes were actually far more practical than our clothing today. In the winters they would use heavier fabrics and maybe add or remove layers depending where you were and how cold it was based on where you lived, so you were much warmer clothing wise than we are in the clothes we have today. Same thing for the summers. They would use lighter fabrics and again add or remove layers and they would be more comfortable and not as hot as we would think they would be, depending on where they lived. Just was a lot of steps getting dressed.. lol
I love the style and the femininity of the era of the Victorian era. It’s so diverse and so elegant and so much more and I love how you portrayed it.❤❤❤❤❤
When I got married in '88, my wedding gown had a bodice very similar with the puffed/mutton sleeves and higher neck line. Naturally, I chose the more "Victorian" design versus the more popular fuller skirts with lower cut bodices. 😊
Your videos are very addictive for me. Also, I love watching you, as the model and the narrator Thanks so much for sharing so much information about fashion history. I am totally mesmerised Thanks...👍👏💝🌹🌟
I thought I didn’t like those very exaggerated sleeves but the more I see you wearing them, the more I’m thinking I should give them a try. Also loved your “hack“ of using a cable knit blanket as fabric to be cut out for that sweater. Since I don’t knit, this can be the easiest way for me to get an 1890s cycling sweater. (Sorry if that was not on this video. I was binge watching quite a few of your videos this evening so I may have gotten that tidbit from another one.) I’m also curious how you stiffened the hem of that skirt. Did you use something like tarlatan or perhaps a modern adhesive interfacing or did you create a facing out of a medium/heavy weight fabric? Have you ever utilized hem braid or brush braid on any of your skirts? I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for making them.
Thank you so much for watching! I love that sweater and I’m currently planning on making it again in black, I just wear it all the time 🥰 I used buckram, which surprisingly I was able to find in the interfacing section at Joann. I tried hem braid once but it really wasn’t enough to support the skirt, but it was also pretty narrow! I think I would have had more luck with the super wide stuff.
For stiffening a skirt hem like that without having to buy anything expensive (I have no clue what that type of interfacing costs tbh), I highly recommend getting some curtains or table cloths at goodwill and using that between the layers so you can sew it to the inner lining and then sew the lining layer to the nice outer fabric. Most tablecloths and curtains will be a stiffer upholstery type fabric that may or may not be comfortable to rub on, which is why I put it between the 2 fabrics (cause sometimes in summer it's too hot for a petticoat). Once you have your lining layer cut out, you can cut the stiffening layer out by tracing the existing lines, then a quick stitch to secure it, then the outer layer to the inner layer. At least that's what I did and it turned out awesome! I think I aimed for about 6 inches of the curtain cloth. Good luck on your projects! I believe in you!!
What’s interesting trying to puzzle out is where to blend high or city fashion with proper work clothes. I would imagine that you’d have plenty of layers in the undergarments but the sleeves and skirt shape/bulk being more practical for movement
Now I understand why so many city folks in the western world don't take off their shoes when they visit somebody else's house... i grew up in the country side where it generally considered pretty rude not to take off your (usually) muddy shoes when you visit someone's home but if putting on , and taking off your shoes is such a hassle i can sort of understand
I made a "corded petticoat" for a costume we made for the Sag Harbor historical society circa 1850-1870. I really reduced the number of layers and was a lot cooler.
The sleeves: I'm not fond of the 1830's version of such sleeves, as the 1830's sleeves often draw the eye away from the woman wearing them....BUT with the 1895's slender, belted waist and full skirt, they make sense. Almost like the woman has a pair of fairy wings. It all balances out to form a lovely silhouette, romantic yet playful, elegant but fun. One of those rare eras where extreme fashion elements combine to enhance a lady's looks rather than detract from them.
Sewlo -- You are fun, pretty and informative. Can I ask why you put your petticoats and skirt over your head? I would have stepped into them to avoid messing up my hair and makeup.
I only just found your videos and your blog Tonight, just wonderful! I read in your blog about the corsets too. Would you please share some suggestions on where we can buy good corsets which are not not extra layers? I used to sew all my own clothes when I was younger. I got to a point where I used to take apart my mother's old clothes and make something new and fashionable for myself from them. I want to buy a sewing machine again to sew again!
I just love this. So glad I found your channel. I'm not very experienced but would love to begin learning to make clothes from this era. What items would be the easiest to begin with? I'm thinking the undergarments?
As beautiful and intriguing as it may be to consider dressing so fanciful, I suffer from hyperhidrosis, and was profusely sweating just imagining wearing all of those layers.😅
I always wished that I lived in the eras of these fashions but now seeing the layers, and knowing air conditioning was not available, I am very happy I missed the layers (and have the a.c.).
Buy a bar of Granny's old fashioned lye soap and a cheap can of foot spray. I started doing this about 5 years ago and the difference is amazing. Lye soap everywhere and a quick spritz of foot spray on any extra sweaty spots and boom, sweating at a normal level. I was at the point of needing to change clothes 5-6 times a day and now I get dressed in the morning and am fine.
On the subject on how many petticoats- my grandmother, who was born in 1886, stated no "decent" woman worn less than 4 petticoats. Reason . modesty; was a man was not suppose to be able to see the shape of your legs through your skirts.
What a fun and happy memory! God Bless!
How cool!!!
Wow that's amazing thank you for sharing
Lol well in Ireland my ancestors would not have been able to afford any of these clothes. They were lucky to have coats which kept them warm on the bed in winter
Not saying we should force multiple layers of petticoats on anyone …however, wearing skintight leggings/yoga pants straight up forces others to gaze into the abyss/azzcrack.. 😑Iol.
Maybe societal norms shouldn’t keep flipping from one extreme to the next/opposite 😅
Honestly this is one of the reasons why I love the time we’re living in. We have people who dress more futuristic alien, current fashion, 70s, 50s, Victorian, Elizabethan, 20s, steampunk, and so much more. We’re not limited to just modern fashion. And I love it.
I agree with you!
In my opinion, I think we'll see a larger revival of Edwardian, Victorian, etc 100+ years old trends in the decades to come. Our current fashion industry has become all about fast fashion with cheap materials. Those cheap synthetic materials are made from plastic/oil. In the last several years, trends have taken a turn toward capsule wardrobes, minimalism, thrifting, sustainable businesses, and Earth-friendly practices. Moving forward into the next decades, we will likely see clothing return to organic materials with plastic materials only used for vegan substitutes (vegan leather, faux fur, polar fleece) and for blended fabrics for athletes. Organic materials don't move like plastic synthetic fabrics, so sewing constructions of the past will return, bringing with them the trends of the past. Better constructed garments will last longer, putting a chokehold on the unethical and unsustainable fast fashion industry (Those cheap clothes we buy online rip easily and then sit in a landfill for eternity). Just my prediction. They will also cost more, so people will take the modern capsule wardrobe and run with it, investing in mix and match garments that suit their style and needs, much like middle class women of the past. I, for one, cannot wait.
I love period dramas such as Miss Scarlett and the Duke, Murdoch Mysteries, Downton…I see women’s outfits and think we could wear that now, no one would bat an eye lid, particularly dresses or tops for an event or similar. I taught in a school opened in 1907, it was crazy to think women walked up and down the stairs wearing long, flowing skirts and petticoats. We would take the children to a once stately home for a historical school trip. It was mostly based around the time school was built, the children had either outfits from home or we had a stash. We got our own, so difficult to do those stairs in them. We never felt alone in the school even if we were alone. I was once outside taking a break at the stately home and a group of older people walked past and wanted to take pics with me 😂 Smile nice time, it wasn’t going to kill me 😂
I remember in the late 7O's mid 80's and 2005 we had Victorian type styles.
@@thecomorbiditycurator8018 Only if the Third World War does not start.
Hits in so many ways
What I love about this clothing Era, the femininity, grace, and classic style!!
My paternal grandmother was raised in the Victorian era.
While I find the women's wardrobe/apparel of the era to be appealing and fascinating, my being familiar with the mentality that went along with the social customs and _mores_ [pronounced mor-rays] . . .as the social constrictions and formalities they had to lead with in life with portraying an upstanding, and upscale with being somewhat uptight, façade of flawless perfectionism with a cool reserve demeanor . . . it was no wonder her and her sisters either suffered from depression or alcoholism, or both . . . my grandmother had 12 siblings. One of her brothers became a family outcast when he married a woman of the Catholic faith.
That woman of Catholic faith, that married into the my grandmother's family, I got to know her in my youth; was the most lovable, affectionate, down to earth, strong-willed, and fun-loving of all of my dad's relatives . . . _because she wasn't raised Victorian._ Because of that woman's outgoing demeanor, and religious faith, all of her in-laws never felt comfortable with her. lol
The TV show of "The Manners of Downton Abbey" resonated with me, as it well-reflected the aristocratic nature of my grandmother's family; even though Downton Abbey took place during what was considered the _Edwardian Era,_ but King George V actually held the throne during the timeline of the Downton Abbey TV series.
I love this. My grandmother was born in 1895. This enabled me to imagine my great grandmother.
She wouldn't have worn this though?
@@JB-vd8bi We have a picture of my great-grandmother in something similar, but not as fancy.
@@JB-vd8biShe was talking ab her new born grandmother's mom in the second sentence.
I had to double take a bit too
My grandmother was born in 1895 too, and I thought the same thing.
The way you pulled the E&J out of the pocket was crazy😨. I wouldn’t have expected literally anything to be in there based off of the smoothness of the surface
One of the many upsides of long and wide skirts!
One era had even bigger pockets - when they used the basket-like side hoops. With those you practically had a pocket worth of a big handbag on each side. Priorattire emptied hers in one video before putting them on and found an amazing amount of forgotten stuff!
@@MiljaHahtoa friend made the earlier style pocket (worn more like a belt under the skirts) and to demonstrate how large they were showed us a picture of one with a pair of 750 ml bottles inside.
man, petticoat pockets in the 19th century are purses@@MiljaHahto!
@@MiljaHahto😂
I'm a positive-reinforcement dog trainer, and I am beyond thrilled to see you walk your dog on a side-attach harness! And also that when your dog communicated that he did not want to go forward, you listened to him. Oh, the 1895 walking outfits were quite eye-catching as well!
My grandmother was born in 1894. It's amazing to think that she would have seen women dressed like that!
Such a charming video! This reminds me of when Anne of Green Gables wanted puffed sleeves. Thanks for sharing.
“I’ve always dreamed of having puffed sleeves. I find them to be far more romantic than just plain sleeves, don’t you think?” God I love those movies/books. I’ve recently been looking for old printings of the books and have acquired a few already.
I always thought i was born in the wrong time because i love the dresses the women wore back then. However, the more i watch your channel, i am having second thoughts. The dresses were so beautiful back then. Literally breath taking!
Love the look…the sleeve supports are killing me though, I had no idea!😂
I am 77 and never heard of the sleeve supports, either although I was always a fan of 1880's fashions. As a sewer I could not imagine how the weight of the sleeve supported itself and now I know - it didn't!
Omg this turned out so beautiful! And those sleeves are *chef's kiss* 💕
Thank you ❤️ !
@@thesewloartisthow do I get those dresses they are very beautiful and I would really love one
Your entire ensemble is so gorgeous, great work!
Great and beautiful nice desings
Fantastic 😍
Gorgeous.
And the segment about the pocket had me in stitches 😂
The dress is beautiful! I would wear it. 💖🥰💖 The reason for the complaints is because the corset is worn incorrectly and without the chemise underneath and incorrect lacing. I find them very comfortable because I have back, spine and spinal nerve issues, and with a larger than normal bust, it is way more supportive than a bra. My great-mother wore two petticoats in the summer and three in fall and in the winter normally.
I love my petticoats in the winter! People wonder how I can wear skirts even when it’s cold but cozy petticoats make it okay 🥰
@@thesewloartist hello, why are there no more videos on your channel, what happened :-( ?
But don’t forget some Victorian corsets were so tight they might break ribs or dislocate organs
@@thesewloartist amen to that
I wish I could find a comfortable corset. modern corsets are designed to be sexy instead of comfortable.
Sewlo - have you considered selling corsets?
After having my first baby, I can totally see the corsets providing back support for these women in the days before weight training and yoga. Especially with multiple pregnancies!
Great video, I love your quick editing and use of humour!
As for the look - GORGEOUS. Gargantuan sleeves be damned, I absolutely love this "Anne of Green Gables" look, that I for the longest time thought was Edwardian. Now they had the same beautiful skirts, but personally I much prefer the "shirts" and bolero-like jackets of the 1890s to the lace and frilly blouses the (early) Edwardians seemed to love.
Next to the 1840s, the 1890s/1895 is probably my favorite period of fashion.
We have given up delightful appearing garments for comfort. My great-grandmother used to comment how uncomfortable clothing of that era was.
Nothing better than a big skirt with a wide horsehair hem *swoon* I don't know why love them so much! Beautiful attire M'lady!
I love those huge victorian skirts too,they make my heart beat so fast looking at them.
I just get mesmerized watching you. I swear you are one of the prettiest ladies I've ever seen. Thank you for posting videos. I love these clothes and all that goes into them. You made everything look fantastic. Men clothes back then were ok. 1700s men's clothing was.....I can't say it on here. LOL.
I laughed out loud at the "little" pick-me-up you fished out of the pocket. :))
This is why we need deep pockets!
Awesome job! What a fun outfit - I hope you get to wear it a bunch!
Their dresses back then had pockets and the undergarments had holes for using the restroom, why did it take us so long to come full circle and bring those back😂
Love this style of clothing, everything is so well made with synthetic fabrics
😂😂 for sure
Undergarments with holes. Then we got really puritanical and anything like that was seen as lewd and risque. The start of the slippage of common sense and practicality to where we find ourselves today.
I am so impressed by your knowledge and workmanship. The results are stunning. Thank you.
I really appreciate your attention to the detail as this only shows your love of the subject.
Your amazing, thank you so much. It was not that you wear them, it's giving the details and funny information, loved the video, I subscribed to your channel to to more of this fabulous content, please keep up the great work (it must be hard to edit and put together all these videos so again thankyou)
When you think about it, yes there were absolutely so many pieces that went into the fashion of the 1700’s or 1800’s, but when you really think about it their clothes were actually far more practical than our clothing today. In the winters they would use heavier fabrics and maybe add or remove layers depending where you were and how cold it was based on where you lived, so you were much warmer clothing wise than we are in the clothes we have today. Same thing for the summers. They would use lighter fabrics and again add or remove layers and they would be more comfortable and not as hot as we would think they would be, depending on where they lived. Just was a lot of steps getting dressed.. lol
Can you see wearing that when the temperature is 100F with humidity?
Despite the amount of time it took to put on that outfit, it was worth it because you look gorgeous.
3:00 *1890's dressed woman standing next to a 2015 (or so) Dodge Challenger* The contrast is too great, stands out like a sore thumb lol 😂
😂 that’s mine! It’s an 2018 with fuzzy dice in the window, and I look *ridiculous* driving it.
@@thesewloartist 😂😂😂
So beautiful! Thank you for being so thorough with details!
Thanks for your time and effort in making these, wonderful clothes. 👏
That dress is perfectly autumnal
I love the style and the femininity of the era of the Victorian era. It’s so diverse and so elegant and so much more and I love how you portrayed it.❤❤❤❤❤
Anybody else going insane on the one shoe button she missed
I was surprised she missed a button.
Yes😭
I was just thinking about that what the heckkk
The area reminds of where I used to live in upstate New York.
I LOVE IT. Those dresses are STUNNING.
AT LEAST WOMEN ARE FULL OF DIGNITY, VERY ELEGANT.
Thank you for the videos
When I got married in '88, my wedding gown had a bodice very similar with the puffed/mutton sleeves and higher neck line. Naturally, I chose the more "Victorian" design versus the more popular fuller skirts with lower cut bodices. 😊
Your videos are very addictive for me. Also, I love watching you, as the model and the narrator
Thanks so much for sharing so much information about fashion history.
I am totally mesmerised
Thanks...👍👏💝🌹🌟
Why don’t we still dress like this? A walking skirt is on my list of things to make. The joys of seeing :)
I can't imagine wearing them when the temperature is 100F with humidity and I just want to tear off my skin.
I thought I didn’t like those very exaggerated sleeves but the more I see you wearing them, the more I’m thinking I should give them a try. Also loved your “hack“ of using a cable knit blanket as fabric to be cut out for that sweater. Since I don’t knit, this can be the easiest way for me to get an 1890s cycling sweater. (Sorry if that was not on this video. I was binge watching quite a few of your videos this evening so I may have gotten that tidbit from another one.) I’m also curious how you stiffened the hem of that skirt. Did you use something like tarlatan or perhaps a modern adhesive interfacing or did you create a facing out of a medium/heavy weight fabric? Have you ever utilized hem braid or brush braid on any of your skirts? I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for making them.
Thank you so much for watching! I love that sweater and I’m currently planning on making it again in black, I just wear it all the time 🥰 I used buckram, which surprisingly I was able to find in the interfacing section at Joann. I tried hem braid once but it really wasn’t enough to support the skirt, but it was also pretty narrow! I think I would have had more luck with the super wide stuff.
For stiffening a skirt hem like that without having to buy anything expensive (I have no clue what that type of interfacing costs tbh), I highly recommend getting some curtains or table cloths at goodwill and using that between the layers so you can sew it to the inner lining and then sew the lining layer to the nice outer fabric. Most tablecloths and curtains will be a stiffer upholstery type fabric that may or may not be comfortable to rub on, which is why I put it between the 2 fabrics (cause sometimes in summer it's too hot for a petticoat). Once you have your lining layer cut out, you can cut the stiffening layer out by tracing the existing lines, then a quick stitch to secure it, then the outer layer to the inner layer. At least that's what I did and it turned out awesome! I think I aimed for about 6 inches of the curtain cloth. Good luck on your projects! I believe in you!!
Do you have a video on materials? I found you from your short on how cool dressing in natural fabrics in hot weather can be
I adore this clothing style and learning about it
Love this it’s been a great help to figure out what undergarments I need to make and I just have to say I really greatly miss your videos❤
What’s interesting trying to puzzle out is where to blend high or city fashion with proper work clothes. I would imagine that you’d have plenty of layers in the undergarments but the sleeves and skirt shape/bulk being more practical for movement
This is just gorgeous! You look stunning in either outfit.
Such beautiful style, needs to be integrated/made compatible with modern style and modern living!!
We completely need to bring back the bustle and pocket for the bottle hit! That was hysterical! I lov eyour videos!!!
You look fantastic as an 1800's woman. I really like the fullness and movement of the skirt you are wearing.
This walking ensemble is super stylish
I personally dont like puffy sleeves, but you pull this look off perfectly. Beautiful!
Wow, I love both of the dresses. It looks so fashionable and stunning. It's crazy how fashion changed trough the years.
It's giving me all the "Hello Dolly" feels 🎶 😊
Right?! I was waiting for Louis and Babs to start singing! ❤
This was my grandmother's era. She would have loved this, as your colouring is very much like hers!
My grandmother Inez was born in 1896. I saw a photo of my great-grandmother Nora Mae in a dress VERY similar to what you created.
Now I understand why so many city folks in the western world don't take off their shoes when they visit somebody else's house... i grew up in the country side where it generally considered pretty rude not to take off your (usually) muddy shoes when you visit someone's home but if putting on , and taking off your shoes is such a hassle i can sort of understand
the bottle also matching the outfit lol 5:23
Youre so an artist,go girl..
Love it ❤
Gworllll when you pulled out that “Erk N Jerk” (E&J) out of your skirt pocket I COLLAPSED 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I love this channel by the way 🫶😂
I made a "corded petticoat" for a costume we made for the Sag Harbor historical society circa 1850-1870. I really reduced the number of layers and was a lot cooler.
I wish I could sew like you! 😩 you make such beautiful things!
This was SO COOL!! I see this is your most recent video, and I hope you upload some more soon :)
I'd love to live in that era, wearing these types of clothes 😍❤️
Love this! Great level of detail and you are clearly having so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
I just finished watching The Gilded Age for the fourth time just for the fashion. ❤
You look stunning. Thank you for posting!
You are such an inspiration! I am trying to find my stride as far as Victorian Dress and photography. This location was amazing!
They are all so beautiful
This looks so fun
The sleeves: I'm not fond of the 1830's version of such sleeves, as the 1830's sleeves often draw the eye away from the woman wearing them....BUT with the 1895's slender, belted waist and full skirt, they make sense. Almost like the woman has a pair of fairy wings. It all balances out to form a lovely silhouette, romantic yet playful, elegant but fun. One of those rare eras where extreme fashion elements combine to enhance a lady's looks rather than detract from them.
What a time to be alive. Oh how I wish I was alive during that time. 🤗
This outfit is lovely!
Absolutely gorges ensemble
Love the colors of your dress
i love the juxtaposition of a woman in an 1895 shirtwaist and skirt leading a dog dressed in a puffer jacket down the street
I wonder how many times your neighbors have looked outside and wondered if they have been transported back in time...
Love the flutter of the skirt.💖
LOVE love love that outfit! It is so sweet!
Those red bows are stylin'.
lol...the little nip from the concealed bottle...nicely done!
me, a flamboyantly gay soldierpunk dude: omg, I wish I could go around in pretty victorian dresses
Sewlo -- You are fun, pretty and informative. Can I ask why you put your petticoats and skirt over your head? I would have stepped into them to avoid messing up my hair and makeup.
crazy to imagine in 25 years flapper dresses would be a thing
The dress is beautiful
Puffy sleeves are the best. 🥰
La música de fondo y la actitud dulce de la actriz, la hacen lucir tan linda. ❤
Never knew watching a woman get dressed could be so fascinating
I think the full ensemble seems more weather appropriate.
I only just found your videos and your blog Tonight, just wonderful! I read in your blog about the corsets too. Would you please share some suggestions on where we can buy good corsets which are not not extra layers? I used to sew all my own clothes when I was younger. I got to a point where I used to take apart my mother's old clothes and make something new and fashionable for myself from them. I want to buy a sewing machine again to sew again!
My grandmother was born in 1888. When I was a child, she showed me how to use a button hook.
I just love this. So glad I found your channel. I'm not very experienced but would love to begin learning to make clothes from this era. What items would be the easiest to begin with? I'm thinking the undergarments?
After layer #10, "Many women chose a more casual look"
I could see Sarah Fergusson wearing this to Ascot in 1981
Can you make an asmr video regarding all this history? Istg i love your videos ❤
1:36 you missed one. . .
All those layers and additions 😆 those women must have been uncomfortable and warm in the summer 😅, nice outfit though!
Laurelhurst Park. Yeah Portland girl!
Hi I’m new here and love all of the 1895 looks so pretty
Ivy I am so salty that you haven’t posted a video in over a year I thought I’d let you know
Lolol I remember seeing this beauty on Reddit and immediately fainting
As beautiful and intriguing as it may be to consider dressing so fanciful, I suffer from hyperhidrosis, and was profusely sweating just imagining wearing all of those layers.😅
I always wished that I lived in the eras of these fashions but now seeing the layers, and knowing air conditioning was not available, I am very happy I missed the layers (and have the a.c.).
Buy a bar of Granny's old fashioned lye soap and a cheap can of foot spray. I started doing this about 5 years ago and the difference is amazing. Lye soap everywhere and a quick spritz of foot spray on any extra sweaty spots and boom, sweating at a normal level. I was at the point of needing to change clothes 5-6 times a day and now I get dressed in the morning and am fine.
Love the hat and the bow tie. She looks so Mary Poppins - like as she goes out to walk the dog. Even doggo is puzzled.