I love how in that one article there's a mention of people putting in violet lining, giving them a corpse like appearance, which proves that Goth was of all ages. Absolutely love how it turned out. :}
It wasn't to be 'goth'. It was to look whiter. They did all sorts of crazy stuff to look whiter but it wasn't to be 'goth'. The working class had darker skin because of being in the sun, etc. The wealthy did not, so it was fashionable to look less like a working class person and more like the wealthy. We do the same thing today. When the wealthy took to outdoor 'play' and got tanned as a result, it became popular to be tan - which is what we have today. Different results but the same overall motivation.
Thank you! I 'accidentally' became the custodian of several Victorian parasols when at an auction (yes I bid on purpose, I just had no intention of buying them until my hand shot up). Now I feel more confident about restoring them.
In French, "un parasol" is like the big version that you use to block the sun at tables or when you lay in the sun in a long chair, the small version that you carry around is called "une ombrelle", and the version for the rain is called "un parapluie" 😊
In Norwegian we have “paraply” and “parasoll”, both borrowed from French, with no separate word for the small version that you carry around (I guess we didn’t use them often enough to need a word).
Why did parasols go out of fashion, so being used? Yet umbrellas persisted. They seem like something that should still be in use given concerns today about skin cancer and global warming.
From what I can piece together, they really fall out as tanning moves from being a negative to being desirable! Then they're mostly used at the beach or picnics rather than carried with.
I think they've remained common in East/SE Asia, although I'm sure it depends on the region. I lived in Sydney several years ago for a while, and would see women carry them occasionally. I probably should have--I know few people paler than I am--but I was young and trying to fit in. I'd likely get one if I got to live in a really sunny place again.
If you get a chance to stop by any east-Asia cities in the summer you'll be greeted by a sea of colorful umbrella lol, we still use UV-umbrellas a lot. And I'm glad to see parasols being part of the lolita outfit (i.e.: www.wunderwelt.jp/en/fleur/products/a-00201), they're super cute! x
@@dee-annegordon5959 I have one that's frilly and trimmed in lace on the top, then with some dark material on the underside that supposedly filters UV better than plain fabric, but honestly I just picked the one that came in teal.
women "accidentally" poking people on the bus. I wonder if the writer experienced that more than others, and if so, what was causing him to experience it so frequently.
I've been recovering modern umbrella frames for years. I've never lined one, though I think I'll try now. I have an old paper fan, the side towards your face is creamy white, with gold flecks. This lights the face in a very flattering manner.
The oldest parasols in Europe - that I know of - are in fact etruscan and date from around the 4th century BC. There are some depictions and even rare finds of parasol frames, for example in Tarquinia, Italy.
I never thought I needed a parasol until now, lol. It's so beautiful and dainty and I've never seen that method of making fringe before! I have some scraps of a similar icy blue in dupioni that has to become fringe immediately. Not that I need fringe for anything.
That is such a stunning accessory made from incredibly beautiful fabric. I love the concept and feel the need to rush out and find either the makings or even a fully made parasol to carry with me in the summer, which it is in Australia currently. Thankyou so much, Nicole, for showing us this process. I don't know why we don't all carry a parasol. It is much cooler than wearing a hat. xx
I bought myself a parasol at Priceline Pharmacy a couple of years ago. Well ... UV Umbrella, but it's black and white zebra print with pink ruffles, so I'm going with parasol. I don't use it often, but it certainly comes out if I'm on foot on a stinking hot day. You'd be surprised what a difference it makes.
14:28 The sound of a sharp pair of shears slicing through fabric...like, a hot knife through butter...but with That Sumptuous Sound! It's difficult to describe but I've a feeling you know what I mean! ❤✂️❤ Well done!☂️
My friend who recovers parasols says that the stitches on the hinge were often done with lighter weight thread on purpose so if the tension on the parasol becomes too much, the hinge thread would snap, rather than the cane. Thank you for this. It is something I have always wanted to do. I have a collection, and as I use them, they need repair and eventually recovering. It is harder and harder to get the pagoda shape.
You used that striped silk so perfectly - what a lovely effect it had when sewn into the round like that! It struck me watching this that working with the fabric in this almost three-dimensional way is rather like shoemaking, in that you're kind of manipulating the fabric and shaping it around a fixed structure rather than creating a garment. No wonder it's a project you're drawn to!
funny how in french we say "ombrelle" (same root as umbrella, ombre meaning shade in french) for parasols, and we use "parasol" for beach umbrellas and other standing sun protection devices
I have really wanted to see how this is done. It has never looked complicated, but never something I've looked into heavily. I have a frame I grabbed 9 years ago with the intention of recovering, but never did since I took a costuming and sewing break. I love that fabric and admire your patience for fringing it like that.
Your idea for making your own fringe was absolutely inspired! I can't imagine anything stock looking as wonderful as the fringe you made yourself from the fabric you used. Fantastic work!
Favorite parts of this video, in no particular order: - accidentally “theoretically” stabbing people on the bus - the dog parasol reveal (because of course) - the way you matched the music with the dinging of your phone at 18:25 *chef’s kiss*
I’ve been binge watching your videos and I’m beyond amazed. There’s nothing you can’t do and do well. I’ve watched you make shoes, clothing and parasols etc... I’m so glad I found you and can’t wait to see what comes next.
Dear nicole, hearing you say that you had the parasol and the materials to fix it for about nine years before you got around to it makes me feel so much better about the dozen projects i have on the backburner. i also cant wait to see more of your capsule wardrobe being made !
Love how you can hear all the sewing sounds in your videos, it's so soothing. The sounds the needle makes when you're sewing, and the scissors cutting, and the fabric rustling - feels nice. But I don't know how you do it, to not have other noises in the room! I have to mute the videos where I work because my girlfriend is probably using the sewing machine in the room, a TV show or TH-cam video is usually on, my cat is screaming lol, and if my girlfriend is not using the sewing machine, then we are constantly talking. You must have a really quiet house.
I think I’m hooked. As to wanting to do more parasol re-covering...we could all offer to re-cover Noelle’s collection? 😂 In all seriousness, I was always mildly curious about this, but you may have triggered a new obsession! My long-suffering spouse may have a heart attack when I acquire yet another hobby, but he’ll be okay. The finished parasol cover is gorgeous!
In my mind, parasol repair is up at the top of the list of things that are impossibly hard to do yourself. I love this! As a child I had an interest in muffs and parasols, both were met with intense eye rolls. The fringe BLEW ME AWAY!!!! Not how I expected fringe to be made.
that's crazy... in spanish we have paraguas (rain stopper) for umbrella and sombrilla (little shade) for beach umbrella, quite selfexplanatory hehehehe
I think it's all connected by the Latin "păro" (păro, păras, paravi, paratum, părāre), it's a verb and it has various meanings, I'm not at all an expert but Italian, French and Spanish are what we call "lingue Romanze" so maybe I'm not so far from the origin of this word 😂
Stunning work, as always. I love how just about anything produced by the Victorians and Edwardians can be endlessly rebuilt and reimagined. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
As someone who lives just a couple hours down from you, I only have one word about reed/wood (or is it two words?): Dryrot. Dryrot is the bane of my existence, and I routinely wage war with my son's trampoline over it. And my car tires. And all of my outdoor furniture. And my wooden fencing.
Gosh, that parasol fabric is totally delicious. You look so pretty when in costume, not that you don’t look lovely normally but there becomes something almost ethereal about your look. When I worked in the Middle East it was common to see the Filipina females use umbrellas against the sun. I remember at that point thinking how much prettier it would be to have parasols rather than clumpy umbrellas.
Your parasol is truly lovely. Those 1850’s ladies only wish they had one so flattering. It will protect your peaches and cream complexion from that dastardly sun. Has anyone else mentioned what wonderful things the dark wig does for your complexion? I’m now inspired to search out an older parasol/umbrella frame myself to recover. It’s been many moons since I have done so. I have to lol-the construction is just like making new lamp shade covers. That’s fun too.
I have a few parasol frames needing recovering as well. I’ve done two so far using the Truly Victorian pattern #570. It has pattern pieces and very good instructions for those of us who haven’t quite mastered making our own patterns. Yet! 😁. I love your videos and hope someday to try making my own pattern pieces. By the way, the Met Museum online has extant parasol covers. There is a copper satin one with embroidered flowers that I have envied for years. Perhaps now is the time to try copying it! And just wow on the fringe and how you made it! Thanks again for a wonderfully inspiring video. 💖💖
Excellent video! You've inspired me to work on a mourning parasol from 1866 England. It has a gold, mother of pearl and cloisonne handle (the hallmarks say London 1866). It's always scared me, because it has a double layered patch of silk which lies between the rib hinge and the fabric, as well as a fringe which is braided from nine strands of the fabric. There is one flaw in the wood, but I'm going to use one of the super glues to fill it in, then file a small groove in three places on it, in order to wind carbon-fiber strands around for strength. Then a "paste" made of rosewood sawdust and super glue, to fill in and then sand/polish smooth. And before I forget, if you ever need to clean ivory, a whitening toothpaste works perfectly! Thank you for your detailed video!
Yay, you finished it!!! It was great to chat with you while you made the fringe. If there is one dream accessories to add to Victorian fashion it is the parasol and yours is stunning!!!
I want one. I'll tat some lace for it. It gets so hot here in the summer. Glorious! What a craftswoman you are! I know what you implying about Virginia, especially Williamsburg. The entire tide water area is a special kind of steam bath in the summer.
I paused the video so that i could read the 1867 article excerpt at 2:24. The author of the article "Maidservants' Parasol" is really condescending to the maidservants and farm girls who use parasols once week. What was his (i assume) problem?!
This is a lovely and interesting vlog, thank you for talking to us about such a gentle subject. I'm not having an easy time and I really look forward to watching your site.
Okay! You did it now! You have inspired me (once again 🤩) to tackle yet Another project I've been putting off! Thaaanks! 😐 No, for real, thank you. ✌🙏❤
In the future I would suggest glue-boost (thin or extra thin with the accelerator) for any splits in wood or cane. It is what I have been taught to use as a luthier in instrument cracks. It smells awful, though, so wear a mask and be sure to spray it in a well ventilated area. Build up layers slowly, and then sand it down to create an even finish over the split area. It is incredibly stable, and next to invisible.
Nicole, what you achieved is totally gorgeous!!! 💖💖💖 I have some modern parasols I use in many situations (due to medical issues) and often many remark they hadn't thought of parasols and will be looking for them. You have really inspired me to go for something really special from the the age of elegance for this. I will definitely be sharing this with a number of friends and family. 👍🤗😁 Thank you again for your inspiration 😁💝💖💝😁
Beautiful job - self fringe, pattern matching, lovely colours and neatly done as ever! The doglet is very sweet too - mine has a similar confused expression when her human is being funny
Omg you did an amazing job! It look absolutely stunning! The colors, the fringe ahh so cute! I’ve always wanted a one of those and this makes me want one more. Definitely one day. 😊🙏🏻💙✨
It looks so beautiful! Watching and listening all the history behind parasols is so awesome! ☂️ I really need one or maybe more than one. Lol When I lived in Brazil I used to walk on the streets with a ‘parasol’ (which was actually my umbrella). A friend told me, “use it, it makes us feel cool!” And she was absolutely right. It does the job of keeping us cool! As defense it’s really good too because in Brasil you can get mugged anywhere and when they see you carrying something like that, I think they think twice. 😂 Oh and once, I was in 5th grade and had my umbrella with me at school and a boy said something very mean to me and I hit his head with the umbrella (which is not advisable of course, although I didn’t hit him that hard, but that boy never messed with me again 🤣).
I am very new to your channel and I have to say that watching and listening to you is very calming as well as stimulating at the same time. The way you explain how you constructed the cover I feel I almost could attempt it myself. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion
Hello! I love this! The parasol is gorgeous. I have a fabric question, what is preventing the "frayed" edges on the sides of the parasol from unraveling further?
She sewed the fringe to the main fabric, and so encased the raw edge. But really, when you get that much fraying in a fabric it's actually difficult to get it the fray more. There's just too much fringe for it to release more fibers
Wow, that was amazing! You are so talented. I have been binge watching your videos and in one you said you are in the desert now. I guess this means we won't see you pop into Ms. Cox's videos anymore....boo. You two are so good together as well!
Thank you for the interesting, beautiful and altogether lovely video. The complaint by the gentleman who wrote in Punch made me smile a little, since I often share his sentiments, when someone hastens to open their huge umbrella at the first droplet of rain in a very crowded area. Maybe I should take parasol revenge.
Yes! I have had one of these parasols sitting in my to do pile and I had no basis upon which to start. THANK YOU for giving this visual learner some reference!
You are so awesome and talented. Thank you for the great variety of things you cover. My students love to see all the costume related materials you show. It’s been a blessing
Absolutely loved your fabric choice for this, and the pattern matching was perfection. Almost felt wrong covering some of it up with the top bit of fringe, lol. ☺ I've been using our modern equivalent of a UV umbrella for the past few years in my everyday life (I'm heat intolerant and it works so much better then just wearing a hat). Now I'm tempted to look around for an antique frame I could recover. ☂️
Your result is beautiful. Your process is clearly shown and interesting. Your fabric is stunning. Win. My grandmother, born in 1900, favored a hat pin for personal defense. However, I have seen her take up any handy stick against a charging turkey.
I love how in that one article there's a mention of people putting in violet lining, giving them a corpse like appearance, which proves that Goth was of all ages.
Absolutely love how it turned out. :}
It wasn't to be 'goth'. It was to look whiter. They did all sorts of crazy stuff to look whiter but it wasn't to be 'goth'. The working class had darker skin because of being in the sun, etc. The wealthy did not, so it was fashionable to look less like a working class person and more like the wealthy. We do the same thing today. When the wealthy took to outdoor 'play' and got tanned as a result, it became popular to be tan - which is what we have today. Different results but the same overall motivation.
@@tj48649 bla bla bla downvoted for missing the joke, and being a know-it-all. Have a good day. :}
Whenever I watch a new video on historical fashion content I feel like a lil plant that has just been watered.
that self-fabric fringe is just *chef's kiss*
Thank you! I 'accidentally' became the custodian of several Victorian parasols when at an auction (yes I bid on purpose, I just had no intention of buying them until my hand shot up). Now I feel more confident about restoring them.
In French, "un parasol" is like the big version that you use to block the sun at tables or when you lay in the sun in a long chair, the small version that you carry around is called "une ombrelle", and the version for the rain is called "un parapluie" 😊
In Czech we have a word paraple that is addopted from French. It's kind of an old fashioned term for both umbrella and parasol
parasol, sombrilla and paraguas in spanish henehe
@@AndyD.21 Hi fellow czech person😊😊
In Norwegian we have “paraply” and “parasoll”, both borrowed from French, with no separate word for the small version that you carry around (I guess we didn’t use them often enough to need a word).
@@KhaarlM hi😀
The surprise dog at the end was 10 out of 10
Why did parasols go out of fashion, so being used? Yet umbrellas persisted.
They seem like something that should still be in use given concerns today about skin cancer and global warming.
From what I can piece together, they really fall out as tanning moves from being a negative to being desirable! Then they're mostly used at the beach or picnics rather than carried with.
They're making a come back using the modern name of UV umbrella. Less pretty though 😕
I think they've remained common in East/SE Asia, although I'm sure it depends on the region.
I lived in Sydney several years ago for a while, and would see women carry them occasionally. I probably should have--I know few people paler than I am--but I was young and trying to fit in. I'd likely get one if I got to live in a really sunny place again.
If you get a chance to stop by any east-Asia cities in the summer you'll be greeted by a sea of colorful umbrella lol, we still use UV-umbrellas a lot. And I'm glad to see parasols being part of the lolita outfit (i.e.: www.wunderwelt.jp/en/fleur/products/a-00201), they're super cute! x
@@dee-annegordon5959 I have one that's frilly and trimmed in lace on the top, then with some dark material on the underside that supposedly filters UV better than plain fabric, but honestly I just picked the one that came in teal.
women "accidentally" poking people on the bus. I wonder if the writer experienced that more than others, and if so, what was causing him to experience it so frequently.
Honestly, it'd be a great way to keep a safe personal space! I know I've wished for a jabbing implement while on public transport plenty of times.
Especially since he singled out parasols, with no mention of gentlemen’s canes.
[furiously taking notes]
@@ragnkja maybe he liked getting poked by men's canes
Yeah, he definitely channel Filthy Fithion™ vibes
I've been recovering modern umbrella frames for years. I've never lined one, though I think I'll try now. I have an old paper fan, the side towards your face is creamy white, with gold flecks. This lights the face in a very flattering manner.
Why is the sound of a needle or pin pricking through fabric such a lovely, soothing noise? Especially through stiffer fabrics than jersey.
Or the scissors. I wondered also if a curved needle would have given a bit of hand ease.
Hnnnggg for the perfect geometric precision of the pattern matching. Hnnngggg I say!
The oldest parasols in Europe - that I know of - are in fact etruscan and date from around the 4th century BC. There are some depictions and even rare finds of parasol frames, for example in Tarquinia, Italy.
I picked up a bare bones parasol. Thank you! I was going to crochet the lace which I could of done, but kept putting it off. So glad I found this!
I never thought I needed a parasol until now, lol. It's so beautiful and dainty and I've never seen that method of making fringe before! I have some scraps of a similar icy blue in dupioni that has to become fringe immediately. Not that I need fringe for anything.
That is such a stunning accessory made from incredibly beautiful fabric. I love the concept and feel the need to rush out and find either the makings or even a fully made parasol to carry with me in the summer, which it is in Australia currently. Thankyou so much, Nicole, for showing us this process. I don't know why we don't all carry a parasol. It is much cooler than wearing a hat. xx
A parasol does require a spare hand, though the same is true for an umbrella.
I bought myself a parasol at Priceline Pharmacy a couple of years ago. Well ... UV Umbrella, but it's black and white zebra print with pink ruffles, so I'm going with parasol. I don't use it often, but it certainly comes out if I'm on foot on a stinking hot day. You'd be surprised what a difference it makes.
@@francespowell6923
“Umbrella” also fits, since it shades you.
14:28 The sound of a sharp pair of shears slicing through fabric...like, a hot knife through butter...but with That Sumptuous Sound! It's difficult to describe but I've a feeling you know what I mean! ❤✂️❤ Well done!☂️
Yay Sippet!! This was so helpful and inspiring. I have a parasol that I need to tackle recovering but it has a real pagoda shape so I'm scared!
I really recommend looking at Brandons stuff (or contacting him). He was so wonderful to chat with and knows so much!
I've always been drawn to parasols. Even when I was younger. I can't explain it.
I also burn easy. I have to wear long sleeves in the summer.
My friend who recovers parasols says that the stitches on the hinge were often done with lighter weight thread on purpose so if the tension on the parasol becomes too much, the hinge thread would snap, rather than the cane. Thank you for this. It is something I have always wanted to do. I have a collection, and as I use them, they need repair and eventually recovering. It is harder and harder to get the pagoda shape.
I never even thought of making fringe with the fabric! Thanks for that! It might come in handy in a future project!
Even in modern times, the sharp top of an umbrella is second to none as a weapon on public transportation. I salute my Victorian ancestors!
You used that striped silk so perfectly - what a lovely effect it had when sewn into the round like that! It struck me watching this that working with the fabric in this almost three-dimensional way is rather like shoemaking, in that you're kind of manipulating the fabric and shaping it around a fixed structure rather than creating a garment. No wonder it's a project you're drawn to!
You are the Mr. Rogers of CosTubers, always so informative and soothing.
funny how in french we say "ombrelle" (same root as umbrella, ombre meaning shade in french) for parasols, and we use "parasol" for beach umbrellas and other standing sun protection devices
and "parapluie" (literally against the rain) for umbrella
That self fringe is one of the most beautiful trimmings I’ve ever seen. The colors are just lovely. Beautiful work!
I have really wanted to see how this is done. It has never looked complicated, but never something I've looked into heavily. I have a frame I grabbed 9 years ago with the intention of recovering, but never did since I took a costuming and sewing break. I love that fabric and admire your patience for fringing it like that.
Your idea for making your own fringe was absolutely inspired! I can't imagine anything stock looking as wonderful as the fringe you made yourself from the fabric you used. Fantastic work!
Favorite parts of this video, in no particular order:
- accidentally “theoretically” stabbing people on the bus
- the dog parasol reveal (because of course)
- the way you matched the music with the dinging of your phone at 18:25 *chef’s kiss*
The fringe may just be my very favorite thing about this. This turned out so beautiful! I love the fabric choice.
Every week you teach me something that I never knew I needed to know. Thank you
I’ve been binge watching your videos and I’m beyond amazed. There’s nothing you can’t do and do well. I’ve watched you make shoes, clothing and parasols etc... I’m so glad I found you and can’t wait to see what comes next.
Dear nicole, hearing you say that you had the parasol and the materials to fix it for about nine years before you got around to it makes me feel so much better about the dozen projects i have on the backburner. i also cant wait to see more of your capsule wardrobe being made !
Love how you can hear all the sewing sounds in your videos, it's so soothing. The sounds the needle makes when you're sewing, and the scissors cutting, and the fabric rustling - feels nice. But I don't know how you do it, to not have other noises in the room! I have to mute the videos where I work because my girlfriend is probably using the sewing machine in the room, a TV show or TH-cam video is usually on, my cat is screaming lol, and if my girlfriend is not using the sewing machine, then we are constantly talking. You must have a really quiet house.
I think I’m hooked. As to wanting to do more parasol re-covering...we could all offer to re-cover Noelle’s collection? 😂
In all seriousness, I was always mildly curious about this, but you may have triggered a new obsession! My long-suffering spouse may have a heart attack when I acquire yet another hobby, but he’ll be okay. The finished parasol cover is gorgeous!
That fabric and fringe is gorgeous. This was fascinating, thank you!
In my mind, parasol repair is up at the top of the list of things that are impossibly hard to do yourself. I love this! As a child I had an interest in muffs and parasols, both were met with intense eye rolls. The fringe BLEW ME AWAY!!!! Not how I expected fringe to be made.
Love watching you speak, explain and work on your projects…so soothing…and soooo AMAZING!!!!!!
it's funny, because in spanish "parasol" means literally "in order to stop the sun" 😂
Yup. In Norwegian we also have “paraply”, from French “parapluie”, which is literally “agains the rain”.
in portuguese parasol is literally "sun stopper"
Same in italian, we say "parasole"
(parare: to block/shield, sole: sun )
that's crazy... in spanish we have paraguas (rain stopper) for umbrella and sombrilla (little shade) for beach umbrella, quite selfexplanatory hehehehe
I think it's all connected by the Latin "păro" (păro, păras, paravi, paratum, părāre), it's a verb and it has various meanings, I'm not at all an expert but Italian, French and Spanish are what we call "lingue Romanze" so maybe I'm not so far from the origin of this word 😂
Stunning work, as always. I love how just about anything produced by the Victorians and Edwardians can be endlessly rebuilt and reimagined.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
It takes a special kind of person to do all that geometry and pattern matching, and I'm here for it. Also, puppy!
I have a modern, store-bought parasol, and the ribs tend to get caught in my hair if I'm not careful. Maybe I should line it like this.
As someone who lives just a couple hours down from you, I only have one word about reed/wood (or is it two words?): Dryrot. Dryrot is the bane of my existence, and I routinely wage war with my son's trampoline over it. And my car tires. And all of my outdoor furniture. And my wooden fencing.
that parasol us everything! the fabric...lightest color matches the finial, the dark brown matches the handle. i am so impressed.
I’ve been bemoaning my wardrobe’s lack of parasols for ages - I had no idea this was an option lol! Gonna have to keep an eye out for parasol frames 😍
Emily Williams umbrellas with torn fabric are not too hard to find for them.
Gosh, that parasol fabric is totally delicious. You look so pretty when in costume, not that you don’t look lovely normally but there becomes something almost ethereal about your look.
When I worked in the Middle East it was common to see the Filipina females use umbrellas against the sun. I remember at that point thinking how much prettier it would be to have parasols rather than clumpy umbrellas.
I have never seen this method of making fringe!!!! Omg my drag costuming game is about to level up!!!!
Your parasol is truly lovely. Those 1850’s ladies only wish they had one so flattering. It will protect your peaches and cream complexion from that dastardly sun. Has anyone else mentioned what wonderful things the dark wig does for your complexion? I’m now inspired to search out an older parasol/umbrella frame myself to recover. It’s been many moons since I have done so. I have to lol-the construction is just like making new lamp shade covers. That’s fun too.
What a fun project! Guess what all of us want to do now, haha
I am NOT furiously tapping away at Amazon in search of a parasol to save 😜
How cute! I've been considering getting a child's umbrella and recovering it to be a small parasol for a while now. I really should give it a try.
That fringe is simply amazing!
I am not a seamstress, but watching your craftsmanship is incredibly soothing.
I have a few parasol frames needing recovering as well. I’ve done two so far using the Truly Victorian pattern #570. It has pattern pieces and very good instructions for those of us who haven’t quite mastered making our own patterns. Yet! 😁.
I love your videos and hope someday to try making my own pattern pieces.
By the way, the Met Museum online has extant parasol covers. There is a copper satin one with embroidered flowers that I have envied for years. Perhaps now is the time to try copying it!
And just wow on the fringe and how you made it!
Thanks again for a wonderfully inspiring video. 💖💖
Excellent video! You've inspired me to work on a mourning parasol from 1866 England. It has a gold, mother of pearl and cloisonne handle (the hallmarks say London 1866). It's always scared me, because it has a double layered patch of silk which lies between the rib hinge and the fabric, as well as a fringe which is braided from nine strands of the fabric. There is one flaw in the wood, but I'm going to use one of the super glues to fill it in, then file a small groove in three places on it, in order to wind carbon-fiber strands around for strength. Then a "paste" made of rosewood sawdust and super glue, to fill in and then sand/polish smooth.
And before I forget, if you ever need to clean ivory, a whitening toothpaste works perfectly!
Thank you for your detailed video!
That fabric and your hand-done fringe are so gorgeous. Also your voice, the music, even the way you sew is all so soothing
It turned out beautifully! I love the self-fabric "fringe".
Thank you for sharing! I’ve never thought much about parasols, but I low-key want one now
You did such a beautiful job! ! That fabric is stunning. That color combo is so classic and timeless
Yay, you finished it!!! It was great to chat with you while you made the fringe. If there is one dream accessories to add to Victorian fashion it is the parasol and yours is stunning!!!
I want one. I'll tat some lace for it. It gets so hot here in the summer. Glorious! What a craftswoman you are! I know what you implying about Virginia, especially Williamsburg. The entire tide water area is a special kind of steam bath in the summer.
That fringe is simply stunningly beautiful!
Really lovely and inspiring. I've mended umbrella covers but never thought to re-cover one.
Beautiful. As you were sewing on the fringe up at the finial, I wasn't sure I'd have done that were it mine. However, it was perfect.
I paused the video so that i could read the 1867 article excerpt at 2:24. The author of the article "Maidservants' Parasol" is really condescending to the maidservants and farm girls who use parasols once week. What was his (i assume) problem?!
Dudes Gonna Dude, no matter what century they are in.
Probably because of classism. Look at these servants thinking they are real ladies !
This is a lovely and interesting vlog, thank you for talking to us about such a gentle subject. I'm not having an easy time and I really look forward to watching your site.
Stunning! And the color combination is one of favorites.
Okay! You did it now! You have inspired me (once again 🤩) to tackle yet Another project I've been putting off!
Thaaanks! 😐 No, for real, thank you.
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In the future I would suggest glue-boost (thin or extra thin with the accelerator) for any splits in wood or cane. It is what I have been taught to use as a luthier in instrument cracks. It smells awful, though, so wear a mask and be sure to spray it in a well ventilated area. Build up layers slowly, and then sand it down to create an even finish over the split area. It is incredibly stable, and next to invisible.
Nicole, what you achieved is totally gorgeous!!! 💖💖💖 I have some modern parasols I use in many situations (due to medical issues) and often many remark they hadn't thought of parasols and will be looking for them. You have really inspired me to go for something really special from the the age of elegance for this. I will definitely be sharing this with a number of friends and family. 👍🤗😁 Thank you again for your inspiration 😁💝💖💝😁
The parasol is exquisite. You do such beautiful work!
Your attention to detail is phenomenal!
This is definitely in my top 3 most favorite video's ever!! Adore the color & the fringe & the history. 🤩
Beautiful job - self fringe, pattern matching, lovely colours and neatly done as ever!
The doglet is very sweet too - mine has a similar confused expression when her human is being funny
beautiful, nicole. and the sounds were wonderful!
stunning! the fringing just absolutely makes this! thank you for sharing, I now want to recover all my old umbrellas into parasols
The colour are beautiful and perfect. I am inspired by your videos, and have learnt to be more patient with my projects, beauty take time. Thank you 😊
Beautiful fabric , wonderful finished parasol
Just fascinating to watch you work, incredible and so beautiful!
Just amazing. Love the fringe and the colors.
Omg you did an amazing job! It look absolutely stunning! The colors, the fringe ahh so cute! I’ve always wanted a one of those and this makes me want one more. Definitely one day. 😊🙏🏻💙✨
Bewitching and so fun to watch. I carved a Mary Poppins Umbrella handle recently - also very satisfying.
Love this! I started carrying a parasol for walks around the neighborhood. I love them!
Beautiful work!
I love the fringe around the bottom.
I find your videos so soothing and calming. Very informative but also so extremely aesthetically pleasing to watch haha, lovely!!
It looks so beautiful! Watching and listening all the history behind parasols is so awesome! ☂️ I really need one or maybe more than one. Lol When I lived in Brazil I used to walk on the streets with a ‘parasol’ (which was actually my umbrella). A friend told me, “use it, it makes us feel cool!” And she was absolutely right. It does the job of keeping us cool! As defense it’s really good too because in Brasil you can get mugged anywhere and when they see you carrying something like that, I think they think twice. 😂 Oh and once, I was in 5th grade and had my umbrella with me at school and a boy said something very mean to me and I hit his head with the umbrella (which is not advisable of course, although I didn’t hit him that hard, but that boy never messed with me again 🤣).
I am very new to your channel and I have to say that watching and listening to you is very calming as well as stimulating at the same time. The way you explain how you constructed the cover I feel I almost could attempt it myself. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion
am always amazed people can keep (straight) stripes staight/inline on a circular- type pattern; beautiful work
SURPRISE DOGGO!! Also, the fringe looks so luxurious!
There is something so wonderfully relaxing about making a fringe 🤗 beautiful pattern matching too 💚
OMG I've been thinking about making an irish crochet lace parasol for a while. I think this might be the kick in the butt I need to do it.
Hello! I love this! The parasol is gorgeous. I have a fabric question, what is preventing the "frayed" edges on the sides of the parasol from unraveling further?
She sewed the fringe to the main fabric, and so encased the raw edge. But really, when you get that much fraying in a fabric it's actually difficult to get it the fray more. There's just too much fringe for it to release more fibers
That fabric is stunning. And the self fringe is so nice.
I suddenly need a parasol :)
Fabulous! It made my day watching that! Here’s hoping we can have camp again soon!
Wow, that was amazing! You are so talented. I have been binge watching your videos and in one you said you are in the desert now. I guess this means we won't see you pop into Ms. Cox's videos anymore....boo. You two are so good together as well!
Oh! We both live in the desert! Still next door and hopefully neither of us have to move for a while (that's no fun).
So beautiful. What an amazing job and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your work!
Thank you for the interesting, beautiful and altogether lovely video.
The complaint by the gentleman who wrote in Punch made me smile a little, since I often share his sentiments, when someone hastens to open their huge umbrella at the first droplet of rain in a very crowded area. Maybe I should take parasol revenge.
Yes! I have had one of these parasols sitting in my to do pile and I had no basis upon which to start. THANK YOU for giving this visual learner some reference!
You are so awesome and talented. Thank you for the great variety of things you cover. My students love to see all the costume related materials you show. It’s been a blessing
I have been meaning to crochet a parasol cover. This might just be the shove I needed! Thanks Lovely! Yours is just divine!
Absolutely loved your fabric choice for this, and the pattern matching was perfection. Almost felt wrong covering some of it up with the top bit of fringe, lol. ☺
I've been using our modern equivalent of a UV umbrella for the past few years in my everyday life (I'm heat intolerant and it works so much better then just wearing a hat). Now I'm tempted to look around for an antique frame I could recover. ☂️
Your result is beautiful. Your process is clearly shown and interesting. Your fabric is stunning. Win. My grandmother, born in 1900, favored a hat pin for personal defense. However, I have seen her take up any handy stick against a charging turkey.