An 1890s Victorian Blouse, in Sunshine and Lace || One Day Make

Can one sew a Victorian blouse from the 1890s, full of insertion lace, as a One Day Make? Yes (barely)! During the 1890s shirtwaists became fashionable casual wear for Victorian ladies and working women alike. Cut initially like menswear shirts, these blouses were part of a change in fashion and in history, as the New Woman of the Belle Epoque won greater access to education, professional achievement, and life on her own terms. They were practical but could be beautiful as well, and around the turn of the century were decorated with all manner of frills and lace.
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I used Truly Victorian pattern TV491, but modified it until it looks more like TV494. Find both here : trulyvictorian...
The shirtwaist is made up in cotton lawn, cotton bobbin lace, and buttons from my local overstock fabric store.
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[@SnappyDragon]

Important info, now in a pinned comment for easy finding! My IG : @missSnappyDragon My Ko-Fi : ko-fi.com/snappydragon @Kirilee Cosplay and @Lady Rebecca Fashions "One Day Make" Challenge playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLeUQ-NeEZhXzNR78AJAJABmPqqG34USQ5 My pattern : Truly Victorian pattern TV491, but modified it until it looks more like TV494. trulyvictorian.info/index.php/product-category/womens-patterns/1890/ The skirt patten, since so many of you like it : Folkwear 209, www.folkwear.com/products/209-walking-skirt

[@killiansirishbeer]

Hello, could I ask you the name of your back/shoulder brace? It looks very useful ☺️

[@sewwithmsjones1196]

Using a compass to add a seam allowance is GENIUS!!!

[@SnappyDragon]

Hi, I am cheap as heck and couldn't be bothered with a proper seam allowance guide . . . 😂

[@JezabelleAsa]

[fabric cutting noise] [snip. snip. snip.] [more snip] Thank you, that was beautiful

[@lynn858]

Yes! Thanks for taking the care and effort to caption this nicely.

[@aukjevankolck1017]

It looks so good! I want to try something like that too, but it's so intimidating. I really want to make an entire 1890's outfit, and videos like this are very inspiring. Although I doubt my insertion lace will turn out that nice on the first try. And in only one day, I'm not even gonna think about trying that!

[@SnappyDragon]

You can do it! It takes time and practice, and there's nothing wrong with that :) I've made wearable mockups of almost every piece in the 1890s ensemble I'm working on, which has the side benefit of bonus clothes as well as trial runs.

[@johannajf7914]

In one day? You're so good. I can barely do a basic take in of clothes in one day without wanting to stop for that future day when I'm magically better without practising

[@SnappyDragon]

Aww, please don't be down on yourself thinking people can do this without practice! No one can. I had already cut, assembled, and made up the pattern once in different fabric, as well as doing a sampler of 5 different methods for the insertion lace. Even with all that prep it was a super intense and tiring day.

[@lynn858]

Oooh! Set it aside for when I get better without practicing! I know that one! Thank you Snappy Dragon for readily admitting to the practice and planning behind pulling this off. I’m still impressed with whole “doing it” aspect of having done the planning and practice, and then the actual thing, and it being done. While I have no doubt I can learn most things if I practice, I have big and realistic doubts about my patience and frustration tolerance while learning the things.

[@jkabholat]

That’s so very pretty. I really like your cup and saucer.

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! They are antiques and one of the few things I collect

[@alice.lefthandedscissors]

Wow this turned out amazing! I can't believe it only took you a day - I'm planning to make a similar blouse eventually and it seems like its going to take me quite awhile!

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you so much! It was a pretty intense day, normally I'd do something like this over 3 or 4 afternoons.

[@DawnOldham]

I was amazed that your pain level allowed you to sew a blouse in one day! It turned out beautifully!

[@SnappyDragon]

Tbh, so am I 😶 there was a lot of stubbornness involved.

[@DawnOldham]

SnappyDragon Do you “pay for it” the next day? I am also a person with chronic pain and I find the longer I try to push through the pain, the more I “pay for it”. One of our daughters is getting married in two weeks and I’m taking an inflatable bed to tuck away in a room so I can make it through the whole event! Lol

[@SnappyDragon]

Congratulations! Yes, I do sometimes pay for things the next day/week, but it's usually events like CoCoVid or stuff I have to leave my house for. With this, I just rested the next day and was okay. The inflatable bed is such a clever idea!

[@tammymasson2343]

Wow! You made that silhouette look really attractive! I love how white the blouse is! Paired with that skirt - you look amazing!

[@claudeclawsonne4510]

You know I wouldn't wish pain on anybody, but it did something to me deep down inside to see someone else who constantly knocks up against the same pain limitation I have to live with. To hear those words I say so often come out of someone else's mouth. Got one minute into this video and had to break off and have a weep. Not even sure why. I guess I'm just grateful I'm not alone. Thanks for sharing this.

[@melindak.21]

Blessings on both of you and prayers for diminishment of your pain!

[@Arabhorselver92]

That bodice turned out beautiful! Also watching you do lace inserts makes it look a lot less intimidating than I thought it would be.

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! After this, I would say it takes a lot of time and labor but it doesn't feel *complicated* . I am very glad I did a sampler for practice and technique testing before charging ahead, though.

[@catzkeet4860]

I'm not much of a garment sewer. I CAN and do sew, just not clothing and usually small things as I don't have a machine, like my little mini bears, fully jointed and about 8 cms tall when standing. I also crochet, and I enjoy crocheting lace. This means I have hand worked cotton tape lace all over the show and nothing to use it on. Lol I'm thinking I might just have to sew an Edwardian shirtwaist style shirt......looks lovely and cool too. You did a hell of a job there....it looks lovely.

[@SnappyDragon]

They sound absolutely adorable! I'm now picturing a tiny bear in a beautiful, lace-covered Edwardian Fluffy White Dress 😍

[@tineditmarunnerup9513]

I LOVE your blue glass cup. I have a cuboard full of blue glass I've collected over the years.

[@digitaldgirl4459]

Really nice. Mine took me a few days, but I love these styles of blouses. So cool and refreshing in these hot summer days.

[@PowerToolsnPearls]

This is beautiful ♥️🥰♥️. I’m obsessed with those sleeves. They have the period puff without being obnoxiously large.

[@veronicagrimsley42]

Congratulations! You did a wonderful job! Blessings

[@LualaDy]

that thread clipping edited in rythm was the best!

[@princessatarockconcert]

You killed it! I would have never guessed you hadn’t done lace insertion before

[@sunnyruth8575]

Thank you for sharing. I loved it great job lovely blouse

[@WindspielArt]

what a beautiful blouse!!! Love the sleeves. On pictures the 'pouf' looks always soooo huge but your sleeves are gorgeous

[@porcupinesoda]

Lmao this is probably a weird compliment but I love your nose! Your facial features would make a divine ancient Grecian goddess-style bust And of course your work is impeccable, so happy I found your channel :)

[@AdirondackRuby]

You're far braver (or far less clumsy) than I, because my tea would be ALL over that lovely clean fabric. No food or liquids allowed in my sewing space.

[@DAYBROK3]

im finishing my second childs bathrobe, this one is for a child who has grown faster than my getting to doing their robe so a lot of adjusting. did most last night finishing it now. (hemming)

[@davidhutchison3343]

DAYBROK3 my wife made a beautiful winter jacket for out daughter. Between the original measurements and completion of the jacket, our daughter did a growth spurt, and was able to wear the jacket once ☹️.

[@DonByronDukeoftheArctic]

Wow! Elegant!

[@ScribbleStitch]

The blouse is so beautifully made, you did an amazing job!

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! 😊

[@sarahmcmullen5938]

Very cute shirtwaist! I love one day make project, they help stretch your skill-set it's like sprints, you don't get too bored of one thing since you get it done in one day. Great job :-)

[@user-rb4gq2rx8n]

Love the blouse ❤️

[@sbutler0305]

You are brave having your drink so close to your material. I am way too Klutzy for that :)

[@hafsafossie7074]

Your blouse is so beautiful

[@sarahbrown6637]

Love your video! Great music with great work!

[@OpusElenae]

Yesssss! I’m loving the Anne vibes at the end!

[@SnappyDragon]

. . . oops? 😊

[@OpusElenae]

@@SnappyDragon I am gonna dress up like Diana Barry when I get my own kit together and we can have a virtual picnic.

[@SnappyDragon]

YES PLEASE. 😍

[@thebratqueen]

Tiny dragon friend cameo!

[@SnappyDragon]

He faithfully guards the notion jars!

[@thebratqueen]

@@SnappyDragon A big responsibility for a tiny dragon!

[@misswazzra]

The shapes of the sleeves are delightful!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I love your weights, they are super. The blouse turned out fabulous. You did a brilliant job

[@stephaniew2545]

Beautiful! CoCoVid brought me to your channel and I’m so glad! ❤️

[@lupineakelei481]

Wow it turned out so nice and all this in one day and you even took the time to make the video aesthetically pleasing. So impressive. You must have been exhausted at the end of the day. :)

[@darlingmoon003]

Now, I want to make mine.

[@mereva27]

It's such an amazing!

[@louiselill1528]

Just subscribed . I love this type of blouse and you have done a tremendous job . Blouse is so beautiful .

[@madeleinecanoesify]

Love your content, thank you!

[@ladystitch-a-lot]

It turned out so beautifully and I love your skirt the color is amazing

[@SnappyDragon]

Aww, thanks! It's leftover fabric from the Demelza gown, because this is what happens when you are tiny and buy according to pattern yardage charts.

[@ladystitch-a-lot]

@@SnappyDragon I love when you have left over fabric that you can turn into something else.

[@SnappyDragon]

It's so great! The skirt was meant as a wearable mockup but now it's one of my favorite pieces on its own :D

[@ladystitch-a-lot]

@@SnappyDragon I love it! I need to make more skirts and tops for myself, I'm trying to get to a fully me made wardrobe but I keep making for others lol

[@ushere5791]

@@SnappyDragon being a shrimp myself, i was wondering whether that's what had happened! XD

[@lisahodges8299]

Looks like a totally enjoyable day, I love your blue glass cup & saucer. Birdy

[@lajoyous1568]

You made it look so easy! I'm sure it was not, but it looks beautiful! ❤

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! 😊

[@celticgoddess81]

This came out lovely! You did a great job. And the lace is a lovely touch!

[@rburns8083]

A beautiful shirt and a beautiful video.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Take or leave anything I've said, it won't bother me at all. I made one similar in the 80's but in beige and I did a hidden button placket front. Time for me to make another one as I no longer have a blouse in good repair. I got 17 years of wear out of the old one before it could no longer be mended. It helps a lot if you iron each seam as you go. Just pressing the seam without opening it, melds the stitches. I also press the fabric away from the insertion, then do a narrow zig zag stitch before trimming of the excess. These days, I sew mostly black.

[@helent5114]

Seriously impressive! Lovely blouse, and I love the lace. Amazing you did it all in one day!

[@KirileeCosplay]

An absolutely glorious one day make! Well done!

[@ncalgal4699]

Lovely! The insertion lace turned out beautifully!!

[@rowanseas4904]

Your blouse turned out beautifully, and the insertion lace is lovely! Doing it all in one day is really impressive.

[@aliakhan1397]

Amazing ❤

[@TheMetatronGirl]

Beautiful blouse. The lace you chose is lovely.

[@Mommamacnz]

Your shirtwaist came out so lovely.

[@drhelenloney1426]

cute blouse, looks daily wearable!

[@MsDawn0113]

So pretty, I love the really puffy sleeve.

[@collettemcquaide3484]

Beautiful. We used to call that style of sleeve "leg of mutton" because of the shape. I am inspired to get my machine serviced.x

[@AllyKitten1231]

This is so soothing to watch. Thank you! Also, an idea has been seeded :)

[@CraftsyPenguin]

so crisp and beautiful! Love it!

[@mjdc2533]

Wow!! Well done it is beautiful.

[@josiemakes]

Love this, so calming and pretty - thanks for sharing your process! 💕

[@rhondamast3441]

It turned out beautifully!!

[@TealCheetah]

Turned out great and you look wonderful!

[@countrysidesewist]

Oh! That is so lovely!

[@SeSeMittens]

Wow! That is so impressive :D What a beautiful thing you made in that short amount of time *_*

[@poisondark2008]

Nice nice♥️

[@sunnyruth8575]

I love it would make me a lovely riding blouse

[@CaroMary07]

Love the blouse!!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

I love this and am making one. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@mercedeslopez2655]

vero nice bluse and i like the color off the skirt

[@deathbright107]

Hm, I like it. Very nice video. I hope to see more like this. 😀

[@tempewise]

This would look so great with a thin cummerbund to accentuate the waist!

[@newtoatheism5968]

I’ have a white sheet that I plan to make a nightgown out of I think the bodice is going to resemble a Victorian blouse and a connected skirt that I want to be kinda slim but stil flowy

[@az_twist6267]

So pretty. I love it!

[@anglomallorquina5898]

So much gathering!!!

[@annetteandhercrafts]

You did great! It looks so nice, elegant and comfy. May I respectfully ask what was the level of pain after you finished this particular project? Lately is becoming harder and harder for me to sew. A small project could take days. And the recovery afterwards is longer. But I don't want to completely give it up.

[@SnappyDragon]

Honestly, my shoulders got pretty angry around 4pm. I decided it was worth it for me to keep going because I knew I'd be fine after some rest the next day, but no one should ever feel like they *have* to push that hard. All bodies (especially bodies with chronic pain) are different and it's okay to go at your own pace, whatever that is.

[@kandicecornwell7867]

I found you through cocovid and it was amazing seeing other chronic pain sufferers talk about crafting with these disabilities. I know this isn't a Fibro channel, but I was wondering what kinds of things you do outside of crafting to help manage day to day. I've been officially diagnosed for 2 years but suffering longer than that myself. I always love getting knew tips and ideas from different people. Glad I found your channel. Your videos have been so fun to watch.

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! Uhh, to be honest it's a lot of overthinking, topical pain relievers (drugstore and herbal/homemade), exercising lots without overdoing it, and doctors that take me seriously. Mostly overthinking, because I've managed to structure my life in quarantine to avoid nearly everything that pushes my limits 😅

[@NotSoNormal1987]

COMPAS FOR SEWING!!!🌟😍

[@ushere5791]

gorgeous--looks lovely on you!

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Beautiful blouse would enjoy making one for myself though it's about 1000 years later than my preferred time eriod. Wouldn't make it with insertion lace though, use the lace but leave the fabric backing in place. The idea of all those see through spaces would mean I couldn't wear it as is. Not keen on leg-o-mutton sleeves either, not since childhood.looks lovely on you though.

[@kzisnbkosplay3346]

Ok. I'm impressed. Insertion lace is time consuming!

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! Yeah, it's a process. Might have been quicker if I chose lace intended for insertion . . .

[@kzisnbkosplay3346]

@@SnappyDragon I didn't even notice that!

[@SnappyDragon]

@@webwarren That's certainly true! I don't have a serger, and I found this quicker than having to do another pass with my machine.

[@sophiewallace8662]

I have the same pattern weights.

[@LizzGrizz]

I just thought I would tell you that I think you are really pretty.

[@daunsimbukan]

waaaw 😍

[@agypsycircle]

Very beautiful! Is there a pattern that doesn’t have the really high tight collar? I have a real problem with clothing that sits too close to the front of my throat! I love how you did the insertion lace and I’m really impressed that you finished the whole garment in one day! Your skirt is very lovely as well and the bun on top of your head was cute! Are you thinking of making a jacket or vest of some sort to go with the rest of the outfit?

[@SnappyDragon]

Awww, thanks! I believe most shirtwaists did have collars like this, but TV494 has as stand-and-fall collar that might be more comfortable? I will be making a full outfit in the future, once the Fabric Shipping Deities allow . . . *hint hint*

[@WhisperSonnet]

This is gorgeous! Did you also make the skirt? If so is there a tutorial for it?

[@laniinla2354]

What pattern did you use for the skirt? It's so perfect together.

[@SnappyDragon]

All the pattern info can be found in the pinned comment

[@puresalvation2009]

This shirt is stunning or should I say blouse? I mean it this is Drop Dead Gorgeous. Thank you for posting this video. You've given me a great idea. Could you please please make a skirt like this blouse or shirt? As I think it would look amazing as well. Are you able to tell us where you got the pattern from? Again thank you for putting up this video. Pure.

[@SnappyDragon]

The pattern info is in the pinned comment! Glad you enjoyed.

[@byggrynsgroet]

looking gorgeous! does this blouse look good with modern undergarments too, as in a normal bra? i can't afford a corset, and they look so intimidating to make...

[@lazyjewel801]

this looks amazing! may I ask how much fabric you used approx? I'm drafting a blouse that has similar puffinness and length so I think I'll have to use the same amount of fabric and it'd be helpful to know!

[@laurarhodes7193]

You're amazing. Well done for getting it all done. You do lovely progress videos. How did you go with the pain? Was it a good day or did you really push yourself? Is that too personal? I watched the disability cocovid stream and have the same thing.

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! I definitely was pushing myself and was quite exhausted at the end of the day, but I'm familiar enough with my limits and how well I'm likely to bounce back that I felt safe doing it. After some rest and foam rolling the next day I was back to normal 😊

[@laurarhodes7193]

Good. I'm glad to hear that you know what you need and can bounce back so well :) My flare ups can randomly last days or weeks if I push myself. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@MsDawn0113]

Do you mind me asking what patterns you used for the blouse and skirt? The combination is perfect.❤️

[@MsDawn0113]

@@SnappyDragon Thank you

[@psalmthyme8192]

Subscribing

[@Fairgard]

This video gives me life before the apocalypse vibes

[@psalmthyme8192]

❤

[@stayingmyself]

It turned out lovely! And getting it all done in a day is very impressive :) I also really like the skirt you paired with it. Is that a truly victorian pattern as well?

[@stayingmyself]

@@SnappyDragon thank you :)

[@Marialla.]

It's an extremely impressive make, for one day! It'd be pretty darn good however long it took you! I couldn't help thinking the full bodice of the shirt looked like it needed more puff behind it, though. Maybe some fluffier ruffles all down the front of the corset cover? Not that it isn't pretty as-is, but for that full pigeon-breasted Edwardian look, I'm just saying.

[@SnappyDragon]

Thank you! I'm targeting the late 1890s with this blouse, so the pigeon-breasted look was not my goal. You are absolutely right that it would work well into the Edwardian era though! I have plans for a fluffy corset cover so I can wear it both ways.

[@Marialla.]

@@SnappyDragon Oh, my mistake, about the era! Thank you for taking it kindly. I look forward to seeing the corset cover construction if you're filming it!

[@astrothsknot]

if it was handsewn, how long would it have roughly taken?

[@jennglow4647]

😃

[@pollylolly6473]

oh hi.. it looks like have a standing desk to sew on? and that you stand to sew? i am asking cause i have been curious about doing this but can not figure out how to work the foot part .. if you do stand to sew how do you work it? please and thank you :)

[@SnappyDragon]

I have an adjustable-height worktable, and my back hurts less if I have it up pretty high. When I stand the pedal is on the floor and I have most of my weight on the other foot. I also sometimes sit in a tall chair and have the pedal on a low shelf built into the table.

[@pollylolly6473]

@@SnappyDragon ohh i love this idea.. i might have to get one i have shoulder issues when i sew... and was super curious about the standing option.. thank you for the info

[@muslinandlace2099]

What are you using for pattern weights?

[@SnappyDragon]

These are small ceramic tiles from a large hardware store, with stick-on craft felt on the bottom. @Enchanted Rose Costumes has a tutorial, I think!

[@muslinandlace2099]

@@SnappyDragon I was wondering if they were hers but they didn't have the decals on them - I will have to check it out, I'm currently using salt and pepper shakers! Lol

[@SnappyDragon]

@@muslinandlace2099 I don't have fancy decal making stuff like she does 😭