You may be interested in the book. Authentic Victorian dressmaking techniques by kristna Harris . It has all sorts of interesting information on all garment construction. I just love how the hems were done, don't know why. I have yet to get my fabric out of the stash and set to and make it! You did a great job, well done
I feel like that's one of the titles on my rapidly growing 'books to buy' list for sewing! :D So far I've been doing a lot of learning online, but it really is great to have it in print as well - I find I learn better that way too. Thanks!
@@HalflingSeamstress another one worth looking at is The Victorian Dressmaker, The Victorian Dressmaker vol 2, The Victorian Dressmaker Companion all found on the Prior Attire website. The author makes victorian and other historical era clothing and genuinely knows her stuff, everything she writes about is how they were made authentically.
You are the first person I've seen to pin, tack then sew. Mum was taught at school (1950s) to ALWAYS pin, then tack, and finally to sew and she passed it on to me. Takes slightly longer but you can try the garment on after you've tacked it together to check the fit, not something you can do with pinning alone, so in the long run it saves time.
Thank you so much for the video! I'm 5 foot and have hesitated to make myself a walking skirt not thinking i could pull it off, but you have absolutely inspired me. Plus i loved the music and commentary. Chef kiss!
Okay, lovely wood and glass cupboard behind you. Very similar to one my Grandmother had in her little dining room. It had a tiny key with a tassel and her Sunday china, lady head vases and ruby glass lived in there. Oh, and nice sewing video also. Cheers.
Thank you! It was actually my grandmothers' dining room set, and several of the knickknacks and teacups in it came from her. The cabinet doesn't have a key, but the buffet does, and it's such a fun delight to open up.
People who have a love of rocks, i.e. pet rocks, have automatic pattern weights. Those of us who do not, watch you tube videos and realize that we can hand make our own beanbag type weights. Nice job for your skirt. Your dream is amazing. Where is your location? That scenery is beautiful. Love that bridge.
Ooh I've always liked the look of beanbag weights, but I always end up grabbing whatever small things are handy instead lol Without giving away too much of my location, I live near a historic part of southern Ontario, which does give some awesome inspiration for projects :)
You had me at Murdoch Mysteries 🕵♂️ actually you had me at 1890s walking skirt but I'm even more hooked now! I have to give this a go as I have been craving a walking ensemble to resemble Julia's look!
Beautiful. I'm 4' 11", so I am curious as to how much yardage did each layer take? As you stated, there was a lot of wool left at the end. Thanks for sharing your process.
I actually dug out my remnant to figure it out lol! It looks like I used about 3.5 yards of wool total, and I'm just barely 5 foot. There ended up being a little less than what I showed in the video, because I hadn't originally planned to stiffen the bottom.
Would it be easier to learn to practice making half-length patterns for a small dress stand? I'm a bit intimidated by using up so much fabric as a beginner.
I’ve never done it before, but definitely, yes! I just finished watching Cathy Hay’s latest video where she did a half size mock-up for a ball gown skirt, and it makes so much sense.
@@HalflingSeamstress Happy I found you! I've also visited your neck of the woods where you were filming this video. It looks like it was a good day for filming too :)
@@kieraoona that’s the power of editing and angles lol! It was so unbelievably windy that day, there are a bunch of takes where the wind did weird things with the skirt. It’s also the day I first tried filming my AD cape, and ended up with the blooper reel of everything falling down 🤪
@@HalflingSeamstress I sort of want to do the AD cape at some point, but i have a big bust, and I want to do the outer layer in something like melton wool or something. Still undecided
@@kieraoona It's definitely a bit of a challenge for us bustier girls, but it really does end up looking awesome on everyone. The place I got the wool from my skirt does have melton blends that look really pretty, and they're apparently on Keele St in Toronto :)
You may be interested in the book. Authentic Victorian dressmaking techniques by kristna Harris . It has all sorts of interesting information on all garment construction. I just love how the hems were done, don't know why. I have yet to get my fabric out of the stash and set to and make it! You did a great job, well done
I feel like that's one of the titles on my rapidly growing 'books to buy' list for sewing! :D So far I've been doing a lot of learning online, but it really is great to have it in print as well - I find I learn better that way too. Thanks!
@@HalflingSeamstress another one worth looking at is The Victorian Dressmaker, The Victorian Dressmaker vol 2, The Victorian Dressmaker Companion all found on the Prior Attire website. The author makes victorian and other historical era clothing and genuinely knows her stuff, everything she writes about is how they were made authentically.
You are the first person I've seen to pin, tack then sew. Mum was taught at school (1950s) to ALWAYS pin, then tack, and finally to sew and she passed it on to me. Takes slightly longer but you can try the garment on after you've tacked it together to check the fit, not something you can do with pinning alone, so in the long run it saves time.
Thank you so much for the video! I'm 5 foot and have hesitated to make myself a walking skirt not thinking i could pull it off, but you have absolutely inspired me. Plus i loved the music and commentary. Chef kiss!
Thank you so much! 😁
Yes. So did I. I'm só inspired by her. ❤
A walking skirt must be added to my wardrobe.
They really are delightful!
Very pretty 😀
Okay, lovely wood and glass cupboard behind you. Very similar to one my Grandmother had in her little dining room. It had a tiny key with a tassel and her Sunday china, lady head vases and ruby glass lived in there. Oh, and nice sewing video also. Cheers.
Thank you! It was actually my grandmothers' dining room set, and several of the knickknacks and teacups in it came from her. The cabinet doesn't have a key, but the buffet does, and it's such a fun delight to open up.
People who have a love of rocks, i.e. pet rocks, have automatic pattern weights. Those of us who do not, watch you tube videos and realize that we can hand make our own beanbag type weights.
Nice job for your skirt. Your dream is amazing.
Where is your location? That scenery is beautiful. Love that bridge.
Ooh I've always liked the look of beanbag weights, but I always end up grabbing whatever small things are handy instead lol
Without giving away too much of my location, I live near a historic part of southern Ontario, which does give some awesome inspiration for projects :)
no actual reason you cant wear them every day & everywhere. no rules anywhere that says you cant :) love it? wear it
Oh definitely! Building confidence is a skill, but I feel much more comfortable in outfits like this than in many modern styles.
You had me at Murdoch Mysteries 🕵♂️ actually you had me at 1890s walking skirt but I'm even more hooked now! I have to give this a go as I have been craving a walking ensemble to resemble Julia's look!
Thank you for a step by step. Great video to encourage all beginners. Loved the material and the skirt !👍
Thank you! 😁
It's a nice skirt - and I rather love the fabric. Best of all, though, is of course that it suits you and that you yourself are in love with it.
Thank you!
I love this. Im going to make some too, and I decided to try a layer of hard crinoline instead of tarlalon. Its cheap and washable. 😊
thank you so much for the pattern too!!
You’re welcome! Thank you for your kind words 🙂
Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your make and resources.
Thank you so much!
14:15 ⏱ perfection
five stars 🌟 🌟🌟 🌟 🌟!
Thank you!
Woah thats cool!
You look amazing, well done
Thank you so much!
❣❣
What was the Firefly Blue sun paperweight you were using? Coaster?
It was a wood & resin coaster I got in a crafted gift exchange. Worked perfectly for holding down the fabric!
@@HalflingSeamstress That's very cool :)
Great job! You look lovely in your walking skirt.
Thank you! 😊
The only flutes that matter are the ones you fill with champagne
YES! 💯
Lovely video 😍
Greetings from Stockholm Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you!
Lydia I love your videos! I also love that you add some historical trivia to it! ❤️
Thank you!
Beautiful. I'm 4' 11", so I am curious as to how much yardage did each layer take? As you stated, there was a lot of wool left at the end. Thanks for sharing your process.
I actually dug out my remnant to figure it out lol! It looks like I used about 3.5 yards of wool total, and I'm just barely 5 foot. There ended up being a little less than what I showed in the video, because I hadn't originally planned to stiffen the bottom.
@@HalflingSeamstress Thank you for going through the trouble, but know it was very much appreciated.
Oh, you two make me feel so tall!
*claps excitedly in 5’3.75”
That doesn’t happen often.
This gives me hands maid tales vibes (because being filmed in galt)
Gotta love living in a historical town! I may have picked my locations very specifically on purpose.
Omg ! Perfect ❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
I loved this video so much!!
I saw your post on Reddit and followed it here. What a lovely skirt!
Thank you so much!
such fun! I want one too now :)
Great! Seems like I have to sew one of those for winter...
Beautiful skirt!
Thank you!
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Would it be easier to learn to practice making half-length patterns for a small dress stand? I'm a bit intimidated by using up so much fabric as a beginner.
I’ve never done it before, but definitely, yes! I just finished watching Cathy Hay’s latest video where she did a half size mock-up for a ball gown skirt, and it makes so much sense.
Very nice walking skirt. I love the fabric.
Thank you! 😊
I may just have to try this. Looks lovely.
Thank you! It really is a fun project!
@@HalflingSeamstress found the black twill, had to hunt. This is my August project. I am excited and terrified. No back to my current project
@@autumninvirginia1229 Yay! You got this! Excited and terrified is a common combo of feelings :)
Very Beautiful Project!
And thank you for the funny explanation!
Thank you! I had so much fun making it!
I made one im wearing it
Very nicely done.
Also, I stumbled across your videos on a TH-cam inspiration sewing rabbit hole. Hello my fellow Canadian, from Toronto!
Yay I’m part of a rabbit hole! Goals! Hi fellow Ontarian!
@@HalflingSeamstress Happy I found you! I've also visited your neck of the woods where you were filming this video. It looks like it was a good day for filming too :)
@@kieraoona that’s the power of editing and angles lol! It was so unbelievably windy that day, there are a bunch of takes where the wind did weird things with the skirt. It’s also the day I first tried filming my AD cape, and ended up with the blooper reel of everything falling down 🤪
@@HalflingSeamstress I sort of want to do the AD cape at some point, but i have a big bust, and I want to do the outer layer in something like melton wool or something. Still undecided
@@kieraoona It's definitely a bit of a challenge for us bustier girls, but it really does end up looking awesome on everyone. The place I got the wool from my skirt does have melton blends that look really pretty, and they're apparently on Keele St in Toronto :)
LOVE THIS!!!!!
Thank you!!!