Why Farm Animals Were So Important To Victorians | Victorian Farm | Absolute History

[@melissahammer6267]

Luca saying "It gives me heart pain every time you're going in the wrong direction! I feel sorry for the machine!" had me dying laughing! :)

[@VocalArmory]

Same here! Also the way he fluttered his eyes at her after he said ‘I’m going at 5 o’ clock’ made me instantly recognize the fashion QUEEN!

[@lispmachine9687]

the guy was incredibly funny!

[@ashleelarsen5002]

44:30

[@ashleelarsen5002]

@Celto Loco he could cuss on a podcast...

[@pattierotondo1108]

Luca is probably my favorite part of this episode. It is also interesting to see Ruth really struggle with the sewing. She is normally doing things in a way that seems easy for her, at least technically. It was good to see that even she finds some things difficult.

[@chelseabrown5641]

Narrator: “Alex is concerned about the wheats progress.” “Failure of this crop would be devastating.” Alex: *STOMP STOMP STOMP THROUGH THE BABY WHEAT*

[@slaveNo-4028]

lol yea, at many points I thought Alex was being a bit crude & unnecessarily harsh with things & animals. Like not maliciously, but more obliviously

[@yesseniaalonso3533]

you can tell how much Peter cares about the little piglets, so sweet.

[@ryenburns7054]

It is so sweet. How’s your weekend going Yessenia?

[@lakrids-pibe]

Dylan the runt didn't make it. :´(

[@annika_panicka]

I didn't think I could ❤️ Peter any more than I do ... and then that happened 💔

[@reidchambers2521]

As he discusses how quickly he can fatten them up before slitting their throats? Not the kind of care I wasn't.

[@willieclark2256]

@@reidchambers2521 All animals story ends by getting eaten by other animals. Do you think a pig would prefer a human who cares about reducing pain and suffering or a bear/ wolf/ coyote/ bobcat that literally pays 0% attention to how much individual suffering they are responsible for. I would rather be killed by a human than any other beast.

[@SheelaNaGig]

Princess is so cute preparing her little nest for her piglets.

[@lashawndabug5245]

Luca trying to not to lose his sanity with Ruth is just pure gold

[@LisafromNOLA]

Agreed lol I am Ruth 😅

[@cfkleinjr]

That poor dressmaker. She's doing her best, but his agony.

[@tlst9999]

Feel the machine. Be the machine.

[@mainman2944]

Yes it's the best part of the show

[@moxiedawn4370]

I am DYING over the sewing lesson! That is every bit of my childhood with my seamstress mother trying to teach me to sew.

[@ritageorge8748]

Now now we seamstress moms are the salt👌😉

[@moxiedawn4370]

@@ritageorge8748 Absolutely! I just have a bit of a curse when it comes to using a sewing machine.

[@Megadriver]

My mum hated when my grandmother tried to teach her how to sew... Thankfully nowadays hardly anyone sews anything themselves... unless it's a hobby. You wouldn't bother patching up a rip in a pair of jeans for example, when you can buy a new pair for under 40 bucks.

[@Marlaina]

@@Megadriver I need to learn how to sew just because my kid’s plush toys fall apart so easily. Can’t replace the favorites, have to repair. Right now I just send them over to my mother in law to fix lol

[@Ok3B]

Hand sewing is Art & Creation. Choice of thread in 1 garment is wisdom. Wearing better tailored items is a joy. Items for children, pets, sports, is more like building a shoe.

[@christopherfisher128]

I was born in Indiana in 1971, and my mother made my clothing on foot-pedaled Singer for the first 6 years of my life. The machine was passed on to my daughter because she was the only one who actually wanted to use it and not just show it off. That machine is going to be going strong forever.

[@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle]

Same here, except it was. Bernina sewing machine. It was nothing to wear handmade school clothes for the first years of my life.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Machinists today highly prize vintage mills, lathes, drill presses etc for the same reasons - that stuff was built to last. Even "professional" machines and "contractor grade" tools these days all seem to be pretty much disposable. I have my Dad's old Skil circular saw from the 80s. It's heavy as a bucket of bricks, but by golly it still works like a charm.

[@katiezee2]

Years ago my husband gave me one for a gift, for show I guess, because it didn't have the belt to turn the gears. But - later I was at an Amish outdoor market, where there was a booth with nothing but those leather belts ! Lucky me. The machine worked great and beautiful to look at too.

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

I have one of my grandmother, purchased just before WW2 at a weekly rate of 5 RM.

[@kuzadupa185]

1970s indiana... BRUTALLY COLD WINTERS!!!!

[@Nexus-6]

My gosh I feel bad for Ruth. She does so much work. All the laundry, cleaning, cooking, gardening, helping the boys look after the animals. She's so cheerful and knowledgeable too! She's great.

[@Megadriver]

She loves learning about how ordinary people lived and what they did on a daily basis. It is hard and repetitive work, but Ruth seems to genuinely enjoy turning back the clock and living in a much rougher time, where everyone worked from dusk 'till dawn. If you've seen interviews, or read stuff she has written, she has said that she uses some old techniques in modern life. Like making her own laundry detergent and how much she loved making Tudor Farm. Other television personalities would never do this. They'd rather talk about it, than show it... Ruth, Peter, Alex, Tom and Tony Robinson (from Worst jobs in history) show us how life was like in those dark times and that's not something to pity... it's something to admire! An undying passion for history and lots of energy! We could all learn a lot about how to go through life from Ruth Goodman...

[@catherina2611]

She wouldn't have undertaken the challenge if she didn't want to.

[@valor101arise]

You know why she was doing all that and not the other stuff? Because it was work that women could do...strength wise.... the other stuff the guys are doing requires a lot of physical strength. Thats where traditional men and womens work roles came from: practicality. It had nothing to do with sexism.

[@youtubecensors9453]

Of course she's cheerful, she has the easiest jobs.

[@eddiesroom1868]

@@youtubecensors9453 Omg

[@slaveNo-4028]

"they're curious and fluffy.. and cute and cuddly!" lol, aww, Peter is such a gem!

[@blackphoenix63o46]

when I first learned how to sew in 2004 it was on my great grandmother's pedal power singer sewing machine. I quite enjoyed it because the needles were very sturdy and never broke and it went slower than an electric machine- in fact I was so used to the pedal powered one that I was actually terrified of the electric machine at the school where I took home economics and actually preferred to take all my projects home and sew them on the pedal machine. It took me almost 15 years to overcome my fear of the electric machine.

[@Elentarien]

I am learning to sew now (just starting) and. . .I have to agree. I have an electric sewing machine - a great beast of a thing that is my mom's. (So from the 50s/60s?) It terrifies me. So I'm starting by hand-sewing just to avoid the thing. rotflol I WISH I could get a hold of a treadle one to start on. I think it'd be far less intimidating. It's weird, because you can go slower on the electric too. . .and I have. But. . .yeah. It's terrifying for some reason. Kind of glad to hear it's NOT just me. rotflol (I do intend on 'getting over it', as I'd like to get a surger, and an embroidery machine eventually - when I have a solid grip on actually sewing things. But. . .I don't have to face those JUST yet. ;) )

[@OfficialLadyDarkSky]

oh my gosh you know i bought one for 50 dollars and could not for the life of me figure out why it wasn't working, i realized after searching the belt was gone and the foot peddle LOL!!!!!!!

[@reginaromsey]

I loved my mother’s Singer Treadle. During the lock down from COVID-19 ten sewing machines have followed me home for repair and shining up. They date from 1889 to 1947. I am amazed at how it is possible to bring them back to operation from rusty to robust again.

[@sueclark5763]

No need to fear the machine!! Good way to start getting used to it, take it all apart, at least everything you can, throat plate off, everything that holds the bobbin, needle out, thread out, now, take it once piece at a time, clean each part look at it and, no, I'm not nuts, talk to the piece and the machine as you clean and put each piece back. Last thing to do is fill a new bobbin and pit it in, thread through, and clean the outside of the machine. Name your machine,, something nice, no nasty names. Start out by practicing straight stitches, used the guide on the throat plate and RELAX when you do it. Ask (what the machine's name) to help you out. You will develop a wonderful friendship/relationship and your machine will truly become a dear friend. Keep it in a case of it's own or covered well when not in use. Sounds goofy I suppose, but it works. I have 4 regular machines and a small serger, all older machines, some given to me, some "inherited" , some I bought and they are all very special to me. Yes, they all have names!!! No, I have very few, if any problems with them. Also, but on relaxing not too loud music in the background before you sit down to sew, helps relax you!!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@sueclark5763 I have a huge, heavy thing from my mother. Can't believe the 40 pound thing is held by the case. Lol. They were masters of engineering at that time! Once saw an electric piano (same as in Blues Brothers) that weighed about 60 pounds on 4 little scrawny looking legs. Amazed it didn't ever fall and kill someone.

[@amandapage5677]

It's funny to see the newspaper beign used, and then hearing about the vinegar too, because I used both vinegar and newspaper to clean my windows even now, and it works better than windex. It was one thing my grandfather taught me and the house made me hungry for fish and chips after lol

[@ljb8157]

Same. I've always used news paper to clean my windows... though it's getting harder and harder to find. I don't get the paper anymore. 1: because everything is online and 2: I no longer trust mainstream news outlets and don't want to support them financially. Cleaning windows is the only thing these newspapers is good for anymore!

[@d0lph1n63]

they even used the news to wipe bottoms after using the water closet.

[@d0lph1n63]

@Francine Miranda might be the formula they use for the ink.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

@Celto Loco same here, found the walls stuffed with newspaper during a remodeling project. Newspaper insulation and aluminum wiring wrapped in cloth - which of course by then was largely rotted away. Bare wiring all over the place. Good grief. It's amazing any of those house managed to not burn down.

[@garionfan1]

Both my mother and my grandmother, who cleaned houses, swear by newspaper and vinegar for cleaning glass. I’ve always really liked the results.

[@Tracy-xe9zu]

I can't help being pissed off that someone's dog is running around mauling chickens, those noises the injured one was making just broke my heart

[@FioreCiliegia]

I know the poor things. I do bird rescue and part of me hopes that they got them to a vet at the expense of the show

[@Heavyisthecrown]

@@FioreCiliegiathey most likely ate them. That’s what they were intended for anyways. Animals feel pain but not as we do. Chickens even eat their own flesh if there’s an open wound on them. And they would definitely have eaten the dead “sister” chicken if left with them. I’ve seen it make times

[@Heavyisthecrown]

Oh it happens. It’s a farm. Totally normal. I’m guess you think it’s good to keep a dog in an apartment on trazadone all day tho 😂 instead of running free

[@keithflowers9217]

Fixing galvanized roofing sheets - always nail through at the peak, not in valley otherwise it's going to leak!

[@ladyboywonder9139]

CORRECT

[@annika_panicka]

25:32 "And I have to be honest-anybody who thinks they've never eaten eyeballs, they're just plain kiddin' themselves." I didn't think I could ❤️ Ruth any more than I do ... and then she came out with that line. Lol!🧡 ❤️ 🧡

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

She was so over the top I was unsettled by her manic demeanor at first. Her constant optimism and willingness to work has won me over.

[@annika_panicka]

@@girlnextdoorgrooming Lol-Many people find her unbearable and are never able to embrace her enthusiasm and good sportswomanship, but she is beloved (and knowledgeable) enough to have been a host of or special guest on countless BBC series. I'm pleased that you have recognized her value. She's very honest and funny-often in an inappropriate fashion-and knows how to do so many things well, how can you not be impressed? I will admit, she has annoyed me on a few occasions (usually when she's nervous and loud) but it always passes. p.s. I 🧡 your user name 🙂

[@josefinbjork1086]

If peopel Think eyes and other parts of an animail like it is disgusting i say they would never eat it and then får nuggets and other prosesst meat like it. They really dont know howe its meid hihi

[@dashat.4862]

@@annika_panicka She is definitely incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable! However I do find her getting a maniacal glint in her eye from time to time, like she is a little *too* into it if you know what I mean... For example, both Peter and Alex always get so attached to their animals throughout the series, Alex with his chickens in Edwardian Farm and Peter here with his piglets... Meanwhile Ruth is beheading her turkey and saying you can "better taste the flavors" when you've raised and killed the animal yourself... It kind of creeps me out seeing as we are after all in the 21st century now lol. It's not needed like it was then, no need to get so passionate about it... But yes, she is obviously a very successful historian and really into this type of work. She never shies away from the stuff that most of us would find disgusting. 😂

[@kathychildress18]

That boiled pig head is really bad looking when finished, it may taste good but no thanks .

[@renaejade]

This is very sad, I wanted to know more about the owner of the estate only to find out he passed away in June of this year at 95.

[@germyw]

Why is that sad? He lived a long life.

[@thegracklepeck]

That's pretty good by most standards. It's hard to live that long. Sad that he's gone but I'm sure he had a good life

[@JesterquestYT]

One of the only people doing something cool with their wealth

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

Well I’m glad he helped in this series his knowledge and efforts in preserving history was really valuable for future generations.

[@Ok3B]

Work well done; race well won. Many well to do are providers who leave Legacies to continue good giving to all. His whole life was learning protecting & encouraging others. He has my regards.

[@michellesotelo85]

I've just fallen in love with these three, and could watch them all day every day.... I wanted to hug Peter when he was discussing having to sell and butcher the pigs to make room for the piglets, he was clearly troubled with the decision 🥰

[@bbrosser694]

This is A Treasure! Having grown up on a farm in 1950's America; I found this series authentic and enjoyable. Those were the good old days for sure!

[@bbrosser694]

@Celto Loco Yes, I know because it reminds me of Daddy. He loved his farm so much, and so did Mama. My brother and me learned what hard work was about as well. But, weather permitting, we could go fishing or bird hunting after finishing all chores. Things were different back then-- my brother had a BB Gun... I did not. I helped him carry things, and then the birds that he shot. I trust that we've be forgiven for those acts of violence. I feel guilty about it now, and so does my brother.

[@crissysmart]

I love his dedication to the piglets! He looked so concerned about the runt!

[@GothCookie]

I believe we can really learn from the Victorians in terms of recycling and reusing materials

[@hufflepufflez3293]

Well the thing is, it's a lot harder now. Nearly everything is made or contaminated with plastic. Like the polish on your wood chair? Probably something made of resin, causes pollution when burnt. Your clothes? Not even going to last 1/4 of the time theirs wood, because polyester (plastic) is going to degrade super fast and pollute wherever you walk. You don't have glass or whatever, you have plastic bottles, even your paper is probably made out of synthetics. Synthetics that do not and will not degrade in under a thousand years, maybe a million.

[@sueclark5763]

True, we do have a lot of plastic, however, there are many things we can do, vinegar, salt and baking soda are wonderful cleaners that don't pollute. If you really want to get strict about it, buy a treadle sewing machine, organic cotton and make your clothing, or at least recycle clothing, especially if you have little ones, adult shirts, sweats, pants can all be cut down to make play clothes, or recycled into quilt tops, cooking from scratch, and where possible, a garden, canning, freezing, drying and the list goes on. No, we probably couldn't duplicate the way they live, but we can do a lot to cut back on what we throw out, or originally bring into our homes.

[@zachmiller9175]

@@hufflepufflez3293 No one is forcing anyone to buy plastic. If you're not a thoughtless consumer, you won't be a thoughtless polluter in the way you're describing.

[@hufflepufflez3293]

@@zachmiller9175 I can't go into a grocery store without buying something covered in plastic dude, I try not to pollute as much as possible.

[@kylelundgren5133]

Just don't put Borax in sour milk please. You do not want bovine tuberculosis.

[@coffeecryptid]

the sheep with NO on it gets me lol

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

The Megan Trainor of sheep.

[@galthea]

Isn't that Luca from The School of Historical Dress? I feel his pain, such a beautiful Singer machine there (being abused a bit:)). But Ruth is doing her best :)

[@whatever4707]

Yes, it is the same Luca! He is so amazing.

[@winterdavis4919]

YES! I squealed when I saw him! He seemed like he was in pain when she was trying to use that Singer!

[@ritageorge8748]

I'm embarrassed to say how many Singers I have-took a long time-2 R the same as the one they are using but mine is a treadle-Victorian-but that one looks belt driven-no matter-He was a cute for the camera&does know his craft-but those machines take wear in stride&I prefer my old black heavy duty-I worked in NYC-years&years& glad since Covid I live near my kids hrs frm Boston-still use it

[@carolinemaluca]

I thought that part was so funny though. 😄

[@galthea]

@@carolinemaluca Yes, but oh he is suffering there, you can tell :D

[@9inchpp]

36:28 Lord acton is close to 80 at this point and he still can move like a young dude

[@whytower]

Sewing machine guy was killing me.

[@ShannaCarlson525]

I literally burst out laughing during that scene. I love sewing historical dresses and to have the privilege of sewing on an old Singer like that.... man. Gives me the tingles! ^_^

[@mgansworth78]

He was hilarious!! Wheres his sewing series lol I'd watch that !

[@christinegallo4983]

Melissa Faye he teaches for the online school “Foundations Revealed.” I’m not aware of any freely available videos with him but I’m sure they exist somewhere

[@Kerasoula49]

Haha loved him!!

[@zombiedoggie2732]

@@ShannaCarlson525 look for a Singer 15, or a Singer 66. They are very common and had very long runs.

[@kellysunserenity4068]

My parents still have the old Singer treadle sewing machine that belonged to my great-great grandmother. It doesn't work anymore (we use it for an end table for knick-knacks), but it's still a beautiful piece of furniture. Watching Ruth attempting to tackle sewing on one is a delight. Luca is hilarious.

[@sadiemcc9363]

They didn't make a corset, they made a dress--though as Luca said, that corset definitely is not fitting her properly.

[@dawnpalmby5100]

Thank u, exactly the comment I was looking for bc they got me on the "how Edwardians made lace" like literally less than 5 minutes at the very end of the episode was spent on it n they showed an example once bc Ruth couldn't do it

[@germyw]

@@dawnpalmby5100 That’s this channel doing that. I suppose they are trying to avoid a copyright strike with these titles. The original show wasn’t titles this way.

[@audrey9561]

I got experience a Victorian farm bath this week... we lost electricity due to a hurricane and I had to boil a big pot of water on the wood stove and then filled another basin with cool water. I just sat on the bathroom floor in the candlelight and washed my self off, it was fairly chilly even though it’s summer. I’m happy to have hot, running water again and electricity.

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Doing Wild West Reenactments, i found out that the "good old times" weren't that good at all...

[@dannydethanos6994]

This series is very interesting I've loved every episode

[@angelwhispers2060]

The BBC originally made the show and their archives have all the old websites if you want to know more about anything

[@millienne8201]

I’m way too addicted, and it’s bad cause it’s 2 AM...

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

@@millienne8201 3:30 here :/....I've been watching historical vids all night...maybe time to go to bed? O.o...damn this channel for being so interesting! Lol

[@PeepingUkulele]

@@angelwhispers2060 thanks for the info 👍

[@anissaholmes4495]

I am loving this series!!! I love Alex, Peter, and Ruth. Very educational and entertaining!

[@marinaalba1707]

The sewing lesson is one of the funniest things I’ve ever watched! Luca’s face! 😂♥️

[@AL-fl4jk]

“I’m going at 5 o’clock 🥴” hahaha

[@CaliforniaFarmGirl]

It’s normal in farming to carry a lamb by its legs and doesn’t hurt the lamb. The lambs ‘disappear’ when they’re above the mom’s eye level and she won’t follow the crying. You have to carry the lamb below eye level to get the mom to follow. Nowadays they sell a sling for you to carry the lamb along at ground level but they didn’t have that during the victorian period. If both babies were carried cradled above eye level the mom gets lost and extremely distressed and then the babies freak out and everyone is panicking. With this method everyone stayed calm. I’d say that’s a lot better.

[@ankida]

That sewing machine reminded me of the one that was in our house in Russia when I was little. Totally snuck to mess with it as a toddler and poked myself a few times. 🤣 Poor Luca is adorable 😍 Smiler was like , “Lol no.” Then looked like he took pity on them.

[@e.urbach7780]

Yes, Smiler made me laugh. His body language was absolutely clear: "I am *literally* too old for this crap!"

[@WooShell]

I also learned sewing on an pre-war Singer.. I can so relate to Ruths pains. Takes quite some time to get to the point that you don't actively think about the pedal action anymore.

[@ariannahernandez4745]

The part with the soot getting all over the house from the range. "All your clothes become black all you tablecloths become black.. It means you have the enormous amount of laundry" What did their lungs look like?!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

No kidding. As a kid we had a house for a couple years with a fuel oil furnace, and that was bad enough. Older relatives have told me tales about how nasty it really was to rely on wood or much worse yet, coal for all your heating and cooking. People who haven't been around it don't realize how much burning coal STINKS, either. I've been on a working coal-powered train at a historical museum, and visited a couple blacksmiths who use coal. Some claim to like the smell, but it makes me instantly sick to my stomach. Wood or charcoal still generates some mess, but at least it smells nice.

[@hinachansansensei]

I don't doubt they had lung issues of some sort -- health problems related to woodburning fires in ancient Egypt have been documented so I'm sure there were also issues with coal. If I recall it comes up a bit in the Tudor Farm series, where you can see the smokiness of the air when Ruth is doing "kitchen" work, and in the Deadly Homes series with Dr Lipscomb (hope I've spelled that right). Also in the Victorian Bakers series? Sorry I've rambled a bit but I do recommend those if you haven't already seen them, they make quite the nice listen too if you've things need doing.

[@shadodragonette]

I love Ruth, Peter, and Alex!!! I don't think it would be fun to live in history for a year, but with a little help like they got, I think I could do it. I do think it would be very worthwhile for everyone to spend at least 3 months without modern utilities and vehicles where these things are taken for granted. So many have no idea how to survive without a car (or public transport) or electricity, and those things break down all the time! I know there are still places that those things are relatively rare, but most of the world is so reliant on them that they have to be TOLD what to do to survive when breakdowns occur. If I could keep some of my modern tools and books that don't need power (and modern clothes, shabby as mine are), I could survive this time for a year. That is, if I could avoid jail, because without some sort of help to get started, I would have to steal food at least part of the time, because I won't beg. If I could find work, I'd be okay. I know it's messed up, but I would rather steal than beg. Only to survive, not to hurt anyone, not to get rich or even get ahead. Even then, I would prefer to work, I am not much of a criminal, and I don't want to be.

[@anisaguine]

I just watched one of Bernadette Banner’s vids featuring Luca Costigliano, so this was a nice surprise.

[@Marille7982]

Sorry but could you remind me what episode that is. I looked all through her channel but I can’t remember which one it is.

[@Bee..]

If you are here for corsetry, you will be disappointed. I recommend you give the work of Janet Arnold and the School of Historical Dress a look for research, but Bernadette Banner, Morgan Donner, Enchanted Rose Costuming, and Angela Clayton here on KZbin are excellent as well

[@marylarsen2288]

I second your recommendations.

[@BTMmarineLM]

Clearly with CoCoVid last weekend they though they could get extra views. Which is sad, because I do love all the different Farm series.

[@mgansworth78]

I did click for corset info but the series definitely captured my attention ! Luca was hilarious too lol I would watch more sewing videos with him - I wonder if he's appeared in anymore episodes on this channel ! 🧵❤

[@LisaMarli]

Definitely the people you mention are wonderful to learn proper Victorian clothing from the shift up. I love good costumers who love to share their craft.

[@mantronixtube]

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[@evestone5361]

Love the tea leaf for sweeping/floor dust.

[@sledgehammer9966]

the way peter took the sheep and simply hold it like he didn´t know what he´s doing is just hilarious. That got me laughing on the floor really hard lmao xd

[@BasementRuthie]

The sewing machine man is hilarious I love him. I wonder if this series was made today if Bernadette Banner would be called in as well 😊

[@Badusername2000]

I mean if they only wanted sewing stuff, that's the only thing Bernadette is an expert at, historical dress, all the other stuff she does she has to look up

[@cfkleinjr]

Absolutely loving these. Definitely harder living, but slower and no technology (cellphone, Internet, tv) yes please.

[@_ZeroQueen_]

I feel so sorry for the dressmaker. Ruth tried so hard but it just wasn't working. Comedic gold that scene.

[@LisaMarli]

In the 1960s, my home ec class had treadle sewing machines. This was in Israel, and the older machines were still loved as being reliable. It only takes a day or so to get used to the coordination and then they are wonderful machines.

[@robynw6307]

Love the dress Ruth made. I learnt to sew on a treddle machine in high school when I was a teen in the 70s. (1970s that is LOL) Don't remember having quite so much difficulty :)

[@rumblexstrips]

Seeing Ruth come to terms with the sewing machine makes me think I shouldn't be so afraid of mine

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I have at least two. A tiny modern one my dad bought, and a 75 pound beast that was my mother's! Scared of how all that weight is held by the little clasps!

[@sleepyghostgirl]

ruth's enthusiasm is so infectious 😭 even when she's struggling with a task and is working so hard she finds a way to enjoy herself

[@terraramey285]

That sewing guy was so triggered haha

[@pancake7601]

"Please focus 🥲"

[@quietquitter6103]

In my life I haven't ever seen anyone get more dramatic than a gay Italian.

[@gigglepantsiii9350]

There is a steep learning curve to use treadle machines, it's not really a fair representation to have an expert there to teach for only one day

[@sueclark5763]

Nah, it's just getting your brain and feet in sync!! Love sewing on those machines.

[@florencehastings7451]

Very interesting video. There is one thing I take exception to though. As a rule pigs wern’t slaughtered in the spring but in late autume because of the colder weather. I live in denmark but I would think it was the same in england.

[@snusmumricken]

autumn is the standard all over the world, im in New Zealand and we cull one after they've fattened up on acorns which fall in autumn

[@deborah879]

same in America to, my parents grew up on the old farms here they used mules and draft horse's

[@Ecapsora]

It is abnormal. Probably because this particular farm started in the autumn and they only realized they didn't have enough room for the sow and piglets and the hogs in the spring

[@jackasshomey]

for copper there's an old solution that turns it pink when you clean copper with it, you mix half a cup vinegar half a cup of flour with 3 tablespoons of salt and a quarter cup of lemon juice, it should be a paste-like mixture coat the copper in it let it sit for a minute and then scrub with steel wool works best but a regular yellow and green sponge also works

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Can confirm that! As an apprentice confectioner i had to do that many times.

[@Beautyjoy98]

I love these guys. The 3 of them are amazing!

[@kaksav5577]

42:47 actually my grandmother still have the same sewing machine she is the only person who can operated it , me and my mother tried to learn how to use it but we barley do the hand sewing lol she still have it at her home its like a treasure to her and i remember when i was a kid me and my siblings like to play hide and seek and i like to hide under that sewing machine, one of good childhood memories

[@ms.annthropic6341]

I love this series, everyone is so into what they do. Ruth was probably my favourote part, she's so enthusiastic 😁

[@candicehay3823]

"Feel the machine" 🤣

[@bronxbearbud272]

Ouch, for the past two weeks I've been suffering a horrible recurrence of my deep vein thrombosis which makes it impossible to stand and put any weight on my right leg, so of course my heart goes out to that poor horse and anybody dealing with that kind of chronic pain especially in these difficult times. Thank you for whatever kind consideration I'm sure the people watching this channel would offer now let me go and see what happens to this horse and later at find some comfort as that Victorian farmer might have in the hopeful words of a Dickens story, and may God bless us every one! !

[@marieboutin9054]

A truly enjoyable and interesting video about Victorian times in rural life. For us, French people, it is very interesting to see, because we know very little about British history. I enjoy watching the videos about the Tudor period and the Victorian period. On top of that, the characters are very nice and funny. Thank you

[@gic8849]

i've watched all of these ruth & peter series so many times ..from castle building to the farms. it's one of those things you can happily watch more than once.. hell, more than twice lol. i think this is my 3rd watch of victorian farm in 4-5 years

[@morenofranco9235]

I dig the segment where Ruth is learning how to use the sewing machine, and the frustrated responses of the tailor who is teaching her. He is almost beside himself: "You haven't really followed the line of the pencil At ALL!"

[@Delicate_Disaster]

I don't know why, but baby lamb baaaaas make me smile. It's such a happy noise when they're just hanging out and playing.

[@audrey9561]

I have an old singer sewing machine like the one used here. It’s tricky to use but still works great! They really built things to last back then.

[@sueclark5763]

They actually sew better, you can't make the seams bust out!!

[@jessicag630]

38:20 It's great that they show these details in this documentary.

[@laylakingston3023]

That left over tea to get the dust to stick to it is something I am definitely trying .. I learn so much from these historical documentaries.. so many things I ai tried and worked for me

[@AL-fl4jk]

Wet sawdust works too

[@ohrabbits]

The sewing teacher is quite marvelous.

[@jedikaren8112]

Bernette banner has a rather amazing and passionate rant about the real correst. Woman did not have 17 inch waist

[@noisehippo1561]

Thought exactli the same. Bernadette is getting triggert

[@elfenhexchen]

Nope. Not true. Of course a 17 inch waist was not common at all, but it's possible. If you include a 2 inch lacing gap you have a waistline of about 19 inch. And you know who is very famous and had a 19 inch waist? Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Many of her dresses survived and also a 20 inch belt. The belt went over all her clothes and if you deduct the dress, petticoats and a bustle you get 19 inches. In the Sisi museum in Vienna there is currently a blue dress on display with a extremly small waist. Yes, most women did not have a 17 inch waist but if you start wearing a corset from a young ago your ribs will stay a bit more flexible and they will curve in slightly. I think Lucy's Corsetry on youtube talks about this in a few videos.

[@elfenhexchen]

@@noisehippo1561 I don't think that Bernadette Banner should get as much hype as she gets. I watched a few videos of her and I found so many things that are just wrong or poorly researched...makes me a bit sad because people start to have misconceptions again.

[@noisehippo520]

@@elfenhexchen I did not said that it is impossible, just not a common thing. But do you have any examples about Bernadette Banners misunderstanding? cuz this sounds interesting.

[@ritageorge8748]

I had double that waist once-doesn't count?-getting dopey watching this agn

[@Sabrina_116]

Ruth did such a great job on her new dress! Bless this woman! She's my spirit animal!

[@FARSIKATZ]

I just love videos like these, so happy I happened across this channel! It’s all so fascinating to hear about! I subbed right away!!

[@sandraheuvelman6685]

So do I, it's only sometimes very difficult to find all the episodes.

[@tysonq7131]

44:28 I keep expecting this guy to say "NO CAPES!"

[@lilith573]

I love this so much!!! Please do another season!

[@mcaskey358]

Who needs a horse when you've got Peter.

[@ritageorge8748]

Poor dear Pete the brunt of many a joke as these series go on

[@angelique7618]

I truly enjoy all of these. Thank you!

[@bcgrote]

Elias Howe didn't invent the sewing machine - he invented the foot treadle. It's a challenge, but a worthy skill to have. Go, Ruth!

[@Delicate_Disaster]

This life must have been so rewarding when things went well. You could see how happy she was with her handmade dress. You don't often get that type of satisfaction in today's life. If the dress doesn't fit you exchange it, no big deal. But to do all that work and have it come out great must feel so good in a time when life was so taxing and brutal.

[@emansona]

Okay but the dress making guy was everything.

[@lilli7692]

Okay but respectfully id like to bring attention to Peter pushing that chicken shed onehanded..... just uh *ehem* very strong. 😂 God sorry, but for real they've all done so much hard work they've got all my respect.

[@assajventress3204]

You know your in safe hands when charles darwin himself comes to inspect your crops and give advice 🤣

[@simonfraser3332]

49:26 ITS THE "NO" SHEEP!!! LMAO I LOVE IT!!

[@snusmumricken]

I grew up on a farm with sheep and goats and im so confused at how theyre handling the lambing. Pulling them out of the ewes like that is invasive, unnecessary and honestly is very risky, sheep are tough and are better left to handle things themselves by getting handsy like that with the lambs you risk getting your smell over the baby and the mother rejecting it. i get that things are done in an exaggerated way for tv but honestly ridiculous how much they hover over the animals. Despite all the mothering they somehow never noticed the foot rot??? townies the lot of them.

[@OriginalR69]

Yup.. rural background here too. Totally agree. I was a bit horrified at certain times with their handling of the livestock. Well, they've not been taught correctly, so they just don't know better, sadly. Still, all in all, I did enjoy this episode.

[@Asvoria]

@@OriginalR69 You would think that they would get some hands on experience before filming the show that the public will see. And have a little common sence. You would not carry a human child like that so don't do the same to animals.

[@OriginalR69]

@@Asvoria Absolutely.

[@Ridley369]

@@Asvoria Have you not been watching the show? They had hands-on experience from a seasoned shepherd.

[@WyattRyeSway]

They are academics, not farmers (mostly college professors in archaeology and/or history). I guess this just gives an exaggerated overview. I mean, it’s not like they actually live in the cottage for a year. Alex and Ruth have families. They would not leave them for an entire year. Well, maybe I don’t know. I’ve never touched a sheep or lamb (well, alive anyway) so I found it interesting. I guess it’s not like it’s teaching me to be a farmer. They do all live in cities though because that’s where academics usually live. My dad is a nuclear physicist and works at a university think tank. So, we could not live on a farm even if we wanted. I, for one, am glad we don’t. Fun to watch. Not so much to do, I would imagine.

[@candidsphinx]

I just adore these series! They're both fun and sobering. Can we get the gang back together for Georgian Farm please?

[@peggywoods4327]

I recognized John Kirkpatrick's voice straight away! What a nice treat 😊

[@OstblockLatina]

Peter is the best and gentlest midwife ever, what a sweet guy.

[@marylarsen2288]

Dang, that pie actually sounds and looks super tasty.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

Omg poor Ruth with Luca reminding me of using my grandmothers pedal sewing machine and my grandmother supervising like 😬😬😬 great job sweaty Aw seeing her little twirl once in it once completed was so delightful though! Great job!

[@oliviaharwell4742]

He really does love thoes pigs aww it was heartbreaking

[@MikeA15206]

I love, love, love the Italian tailor. So wonderful!

[@ruthmeow4262]

Ahhh... Ruth sold her cabbage as scraps! There were pieces in there that would have been saved for patchwork quilts.

[@wendyhorn8376]

"cabbage" ? LOL... still wondering what word you intended 😂

[@DawnDavidson]

@@wendyhorn8376 “Cabbage” is a sewing term for scraps of fabric.

[@wendyhorn8376]

@@DawnDavidson learn something new EVERY day! Thanks

[@becgould3772]

Or used as well rags....female hygiene.

[@janrees4887]

I still use newspaper to clean my windows. I didn't even know it was a Victorian thing, it just works very well

[@johnnyyen3007]

I've always done this on my car windows since the 70s, and they deflect the rain water perfectly

[@roterex9115]

21:56 that look :D it's so accusing, like it's saying how could you do this to me

[@kevinbyrne4538]

42:36 -- The scene where Luca tries to teach Ruth how to use an old manual Singer sewing machine. His reactions were hysterical. Poor Ruth, poor Luca.

[@snowdrop7867]

Mister Sowing Man is the best character, "I get a heart pain every time you stray from the line" is going into my brain permanently! :D

[@monkey93xf]

I know this is an old show, but WHY THE HELL is he carrying that ewe by it's arms when his other hand was free to carry it properly?! He set it down and it was trembling to stand because it's shoulders were just swung around by it's body weight. Infuriating.

[@IanCaine4728]

49:35 I agree, that was not good. I know he probably didn't know, but the poor little thing.

[@ritageorge8748]

Wow that is really interesting-I thought you had to carry them like that until I read your post about its little shoulders-Love these shows&we need more explaining-Find all good tidbits here also

[@emilys3638]

I was upset too! I actually cried a bit hearing the baby cry out to its mother and her confused and distressed response as she ran after the baby! And meanwhile Alex was cradling his so kindly! It made no sense!! Then the poor thing had a hard time getting its front legs to work again. The other one was already skipping before that one had managed to even stand. I may be novice, but Alex's carrying method seems drastically preferable and more humane.

[@pupdoghero9167]

I thought that carrying method may be traditional but considering the rest of the comments...it was just plain stupid to carry that little lamb in that manner. He hope he has learned a lesson.

[@m.z.593]

I think it is a method to get the mother to follow. You can also hear him mimicking the sounds. How useful it actually is I don't know

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

Feel the machine... The machine is just an extension to your body! 😆😂

[@lizzie1453]

49:36 , I hate how the guy is holding the lamb by his legs, I am no farmer but it looks like it really hurts. He is not holding anything in his other arm so he should be able to carry it.

[@emmacp333]

that was so hard to watch

[@OriginalR69]

Believe me, that's not normal practice in animal husbandry (thank goodness). Yes,. I was somewhat horrified too.

[@pinkyvdt]

Yeah that wasn't good at all. I have been around farm and ranch my entire life being born and raised in Texas and can say that is not how u transport any animal and especially not a fragile baby.

[@davidkraus1699]

@@OriginalR69 lmop

[@peeperjean8191]

He's carrying them properly. Many farmers carry lambs over short distances either by the front legs or the back legs to get the ewe to follow. The lambs are fine. They aren't as fragile as you're imagining.

[@reviewsgoodnbad7695]

I love the Italian expert!!! His expressions!!

[@Aleph-Noll]

Ruth sassy tailor friend is really funny haha

[@india1422]

I’m so glad I’ve got a modern Bernina, but these Singers were a wonderful invention

[@tiggerinakilt]

Thank you for a Wonderful series.

[@goblinzworld]

I'm still in awe how Ruth looks in her new dress (and knowing how hard it is to use this singer maschine, it's even more fantastic)

[@2ladyhomesteadershodge898]

Still don't know how to make a corset!

[@chaotic-goodartistry3903]

omg I love the sheep with "NO" written on her in red, I laugh every time she's on screen

[@OEWNRKandFriends]

16:50, that hen looked so perplexed, lololol :)