Everything I Made For a Victorian Ball! (Compilation)

[@leaf2576]

This is SUCH a niche thing, but I really appreciate that you use vaguely period-appropriate background music for these costuming videos. I'm a music historian and it always distracts me a bit when creators put, say, Baroque music over their 19th-century costume videos lol. I know I'm literally the only one who notices this but it's still refreshing when someone does it right!

[@meacadwell]

Believe me, you are NOT the only one that notices.

[@Lovetwou]

I agree about the music. Another creator had music on for later 1800,s and she was making 1950, clothing it really messed my brain up lol. But not everyone knows every thing. Maybe she should have got a( B+) effort to try .

[@Fajman.personal]

I love the compilations! Great to watch while i crochet or knit

[@Westibule]

I wonder how many poorly sewn chamises were made by women who weren't skilled at sewing. I'm confident that not every women of yore was sewing with finesse, quality fabrics, or careful, beautiful stitches - any 'shortcuts' you are taking are probably still historically accurate and your sewing is actually done well!

[@lulubellsshoebox1650]

Have I watched all the videos separately? Am I going to watch this entire compilation in one sitting? Also yes 😆

[@RetroClaude]

Thanks for your support!

[@EagleRue]

OMG, i love how you demonstrated all the same problems I have for mine too! I am so short waisted, that I need a totally different corset- I am also in the place of trying to make my own as well! Thankyou!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I recently rewatched this whole series, but would it stop me from watching it again? Nope 😂 I love those compilations, they're perfect for knitting.

[@mwillis7791]

Same😂😂😂

[@haakdraakje]

My idea exactly!

[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

I love this…stumbled on to it today. Can see myself watching again!!!

[@leaf2576]

I'm a huge fan of these compilation videos! They're the perfect thing to put on at the end of the day when I just want to knit and wind down before bed. I hope you're doing well and I'm sending lots of good vibes from across the pond!

[@PyroCat1000]

I really love all your compilations, they are excellent for knitting/crochet time or as background for playing my silly farming sims.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

The long compilation is wonderful to get everything in proper order! Everything looks amazing even the last minute dress!

[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

Thanks!

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you for your support! ☺️

[@MegaSnowcat]

I'm such a big fan of the comp videos, they always give me a push to keep working on my own projects! Hope that you are having a good Easter, Claude. :D

[@ATeacozyIsASometimes]

Just sat down for a long day of weaving and this popped up - yay! Love the long videos for project days 🤓

[@Solithius42]

I don't knit, I don't sew, vintage clothes aren't really my style. But a 3 hour compilation of Claude, I'm all in. Love watching your videos while I crochet ❤

[@carverredacted]

When you talked about wearing the corset in the wheelchair and mentioned having to recline the back a little, i felt you. my spinal problems mean i *have* to recline in my chair and it's so weird

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, I've come as far as the reveal of your corset. I must say that I absolutely love your starting rant. A++++ how many pluses' can you give, a box of gold and platinum stars, a 5 from my days in school and Uni (a very long time ago) and a big AB from the more current grading system of my country. I human terms it means "med beröm godkänt" and that would be with accolade passing, in my own, sometimes wonky, translation. I remember your issues with the busk and the back irons from your first showing, and as the good girl (by the way: that's almost a four letter word in my personal parlance) I did what you did, accepted the limitations. I'm writing this from my bed by the way, because yesterday's ballroom lesson was really productive. I hope to be able to go again on Monday. Back to the corset. This time I'm thinking; Why not cut the busk where you bend. Then just continue with the quilting and perhaps cording all the way down, if that changes the way it looks when standing. My next thought was why not cut away the offending part altogether? who cares if the front will look like and overturned U or and overturned V. Comfort is paramount, when trying to enjoy one's hobbies, don't you think? Same with the back, use the steal where it doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of the ball and use the alternative when necessary. I'm sure physical impairment didn't start with us, so even though missing from the extant garments, there must have been alternativ shapes back in the 19th century too. Go forth with joy, without hurting yourself too badly. For me that looks like only two "lesson" training sessions per week and no group training at all, and doing no more that 3 maybe 4 competitions per year. More would be beneficial to my dancing but not to me, so there it goes. Even the BIG one for me, that is held in my city, but even if it does DH and I stay at the hotel venue from Friday to Sunday anyway. He to take care of me (there must be some angel wings with his name on them) and I so that I can go back, get that gow (you are right they weigh a ton) off, and lie down and rest, until it's time to warm up again. I'm probably your mother's age rather than yours (even my disability might be older than you) but with that rant and then making a good enough corset that sort of works, you're my hero. I'm probably going to referencing your rant when necessary, though nowadays most people have been around me enough to know what may happen if being rude. I will come back and make more comments as the sewing goes on. All your base layers look pretty, and I totally see what you're saying about the 50th's outfit. Yours, Ann

[@loopylori2563]

I love your quilted corset! I have Celiac Disease and my abdomen can bloat making tight fitting clothing extremely uncomfortable. I've decided to make a quilted long line bra like the upper part of your corset. I'm very short waisted, too. To get the hip spring, my going to make hip padding attached to a petticoat that ties on so I can adjust for my bloating. A fabric lobster cage bustle might do for over the hips and across the back. Having a two piece corset-y arrangement might be more comfortable for you, too. Love the knitted emotional support duck and chicken!!! Sending a big hug!

[@koshersalt179]

I have heard of half-corsets.

[@mandylavida]

I know you weren't happy with that cor set, but it's great! I love your attitude towards sewing this. It's my attitude towards sewing everything! We aren't all like BB!

[@tlowenbraun]

Such a privilege to watch a trained professional work. Your videos work on so many levels. For those who know something about sewing, we learn and commiserate. For those who need comfort, we feel friendship. For those who need entertainment, we enjoy your sense of humor and video making skills. Keep up the good work!🎉

[@songindarkness]

It’s lovely to see all the Prior Attire Victorian ball / event videos together. I couldn’t wait for this series since I realised you were at the ball. ❤

[@MichiaMakes]

As a fellow spoonie, thank you for using all the words 😉 Also, the reason you are my favorite tuber is the ease of use with, “I couldn’t be bothered.” Using this phrase has changed me from one who begins numerous projects to one who finishes projects ❤ For this, my husband thanks you as well.

[@armedvsokord]

This is so great to work on the dress that is dragging out forever for me. It feels so close to being done but not and more problems are key arising. Sigh at this point I just want it finished. Then I can start something new. I know if I stop I won't start on it again. So finish it I must.

[@michellecollins529]

I'm loving the compilation videos! ❤

[@RetroClaude]

So glad you're enjoying them!

[@soberanobrasil9370]

Valeu!

[@RetroClaude]

Thank you so much 😊

[@suegardner1417]

Hi Claude! I just discovered you and I’m thrilled!! I am a life-long sewist (I’m a very young 74) and have ventured into period clothing (and all appropriate under garments!) in the last 25 years. I’m now enamored with Victorian clothing c.1875 and have made all undergarments including 2 different bustles. But I have similar body issues as you; scoliosis with a sideways rotation, hips the sit at an angle, a lumbar fusion, and have lost 3+ inches in height due to degenerative disc disease. I also have no cartilage in my shoulders so I need to make a front lacing corset that fits without much gap. Where I used to be very long waisted I’m now very short waisted☹️. It is a bit of a sewing challenge!! But I’m excited to press on to making the “fun” part - the dresses!! I do need to make a good corset tho. I purchased a professionally made one that was so cheaply made that I will make my own maybe using it as a starting place. Anyway please know that you are not alone on your body struggles!! Only I don’t have the years of clothing construction study behind me as you do. What a tremendous benefit!! But we shall press on! Thank you for putting your energy and experience on YT for the rest of us to learn from!! I look forward to more of your projects!!🤗

[@joycehunt1307]

I would have burned all my fingertips trying to iron those narrow edges. I use the Clover Hot Hemmer-6"X5" (has a curve and straight edges), the Clover Press Perfect. I also use a couple silicone finger tip protectors out of my glue gun kit or a stick to help hold the fabric.

[@TheSchkings]

I really love, in all your videos, listening to you talk to yourself -- it's what my husband and I both do as we're working! :-) Also, I seriously appreciate your talking through what's good-better-best for the corset, and I totally agree that it is NOT lazy -- it's prioritzing where you want to put your time.

[@kevinturner7903]

Hey Claudia thank you for this compilation I have enjoyed watching it! Isn’t undertaking any historical sewing project about creating an illusion and you have created a lovely illusion of this period dress here! Well done ❤️

[@elfzena]

I think some people forget that certain conditions make corset wearing difficult if not painful. There are anecdotes regarding people who couldn't wear corsets for various reasons. My scoliosis is mild and I ca make adjustments to account for that, but not everyone can. Ignore the idiots who can't grasp the fact that people sometimes simply can not wear corsetry comfortably.

[@ramyaiyengar1161]

Watching this whole series in order again is incredible for me. You put in sooo much effort into all of the dresses and stuff and worked and reworked and finagled messy sewing instructions... I do not have energy limitations and this all still would have been impossible for me. And the end results turned out soo good! I hope you were really pleased with them as well. Congratulations!! P.S. hey, a suggestion - you could leave a short clip, like a review of all of the pieces you made, after all this time has passed. Do you have different opinions to what you did when you first made them? Did you get to wear them again ever? What held up, what didn't? Etc. Just something fresh to add to the end of compilation series of old videos

[@KaloCheyna]

A couple of corset thoughts for the future: The longline 1910s corsets didn't have their busks (and bones) extend all the way down to the hem of the corset, and instead had big hooks and eyes at the lower front/unsupported eyelets at the back (backstitches or flossing at the bottom of the bones to hold them in place). Could something like this help with making the corset more wheelchair friendly? You could also "lace" the unsupported eyelets with 1/4" elastic so that section can flare out when you sit then draw itself back in when you stand. I personally experience almost immediate pain when I have straight steels at the back, which doesn't happen if there's plastic boning there, something about the plastic curving to match the curve of my back? The lacing gap doesn't bow out to create a () or )( shape with the 10mm plastic boning that I use, so it must be fine structurally.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I also had a thought about riding corsets, maybe it would work as well? They were made to be sat in them so it kinda makes sense, but idk if it would work in wheelchair. Your idea is probably smarter 😊 I wonder what people with scoliosis back then did, they couldn't be in pain for their whole life, they had to work around it, especially working women (and I'm saying working women as the richer working ones. Not the poorer, because I know for sure that in my family no one would wear corset or anything like that, no one would be willing to spend money on it, they were all too poor, just to be honest). Maybe they just said fuck it and didn't wear corsets? But then also skirts were heavy, so they had to wear something.. Oh to be able to travel through time and ask people what are they wearing and why.. And scoliosis isn't a new thing, I know it's in my family for generations, apparently my Granny's grandma complained about her spine hurting and her spine was shaped weirdly like ours as Granny remembers, and her grandma was born in 1885.

[@redders6858]

I was thinking about a quilted corset as you were talking about your figure. It’s probably the best way to go for you using cotton or bamboo batting for breathability. It might be possible to even your shape by using additional batting in negative spaces or making your waist appear a little longer by using additional layers of batting a little further down your hips to change the place where your hips appear to flair. Smoke and mirrors.

[@feliciamoss4871]

Thank you for all your hard work. I hope your day is as happy as I feel when I see you've released a new video.

[@the_homun_system]

didnt have any experience when the video first came out in standalone form but as someone who also has an s scoliosis (probably not as severe from what i can remember of my xrays) ive been working on nonshaping support corsets for (nonhistorical) costumes and it made my back feel like it didnt have to do all the work. i also dont use a mobility aid (aside a crutch i got off mom after she broke her ankle for when my hypermobility syndrome limbs dont wanna try enough) i can understand how following historical precedents might give me a different experience but i guess it all really depends on how big of angles you have and all that. things are just weird like that lmao.

[@winterdoescrafts]

I saw all the individual videos when they came out and I am ABSOLUTELY also watching this compilation 😂

[@gina4206]

Your so cute kiddo. Cracking me up with your tracer microphone holder. Love your video!!

[@angeliccow]

Your chemise making is inspirational - this is how sewing actually happens

[@fernshepherd3416]

Once again I enjoyed the long compilation :) I made lots of stitching progress!

[@eggy5208]

"That's bollocks" earned my sub hahaha.

[@kikidevine694]

Everything from the sh1tty chemise (TM) to the banging ballgown ❤❤❤❤

[@Lovetwou]

SWEETY DONT LET ANYONE ANYTHING STRESS YOU. SERIOUSLY NO ONE IS JUDGING YOU BUT YOU. And if anyone says anything bad r mean block them. Good people night suggest a better way when this happens that bell rings in your gead im not good enough and sweety thats just not true. We are our own worst enemy your work is awesome. But theres always someone more exp but that dont mean your is not good. I see so many creators sewist doing the same thing. So put big girlpants on and have a great day. Sweety you do so much helping others that means more then a pot of gold . As time goes on u will only get better but u will still think neg.

[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

You’re fantastic. Don’t listen to negative stuff. Thanks for sharing. I empathise it takes so much more some days. Ableist people will never get it🤗

[@carolinaazevedo2088]

these compilations are incredible for tedious tasks like washing the dishes

[@poetmaggie1]

Looks like you were feeling much better when you made this, glad for that. Why not use an old chemese?

[@ktbug1014]

I love the masking tape boning channels

[@haakdraakje]

Re the "shitty chemise": i wonder if it wouldn't have been quicker to just wing it based on a historical pattern as you have enough knowledge on construction.

[@Silverfoxx001]

there is an ad for a button front corset on Wikipedia, it depicts an entire family wearing them from child to adult could you give that a shot for a more wheelchair friendly corset maybe quilted only with cords in stead of bones or elastic panels?

[@ktbug1014]

Out of curiosity (and lack of knowledge) why make a long chemise when you're just going to put bloomers over them? Is it not bulky? You mentioned it a bit in the corset video, but Im still curious

[@koshersalt179]

I love this, this chemise is my next project. Wish me luck I'm plus sized. But I want it.

[@lauramailhot9364]

Not historically accurate but could u put one thin elastic panel on each side ❤

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I'm wondering if the underarm guards were about Civil War era chemises trying to help keep the beautiful gowns sweat free. The South was a bit warmer than the U.K. and a silk gown stained with perspiration would not be attractive. The other possibility is that the chemise probably rips more easily taking it on or off repeatedly. So, it could be reinforcement???? Those are my best guesses.

[@msullivan3531]

I still cut with scissors. It’s just how my mother taught me and what I’m comfortable with. I can always picture going around a corner with a rotary cutter and chopping off my fingers!

[@CraftsyPenguin]

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[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

I’m really impressed with the corset actually…..

[@katjathefranknfurter2374]

This might be a stupid question but have you tried contacting Bernadette Banner? She also has scoliosis, has been wearing medical corsets for half of her life and also has struggled with historic corsets. Maybe she could give you some inspiration for making them more comfortable for you personally. And I don't think she does mind others winging it a bit more than she does. The historic accuracy she follows is just how she does it. 😉

[@myinnermagpie]

That chemise looks nice. And comfortable.

[@BookCat18]

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[@meacadwell]

Simplicity patterns have a bad reputation for a reason. I avoid their patterns like they have the plague. I have rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis between my shoulder blades, and bone spurs on my neck and spine. That being said, I've made corsets and stays and pair-of-bodies. Wearing these undergarments aren't always comfortable. I wear them under my historically accurate outfits when I can but don't when I'm in a pain flare, outfit shape be damned. Do what's best for you. And your corset doesn't look bad, it really doesn't.

[@kimberlysleets2947]

I enjoyed your video the style of the Victorian era was very beautiful , but uncomfortable…. Thanks for posting.

[@mandylavida]

Get a shewee - ideal with bloomers and no getting on and off a loo with loads of skirts falling in the bog. Now ask me how I know.

[@Silverfoxx001]

good sense has an ad for an bicycle corset that can be used as an everyday corset(biking work tennis and everyday so claims there ad) with elastic straps for sides. maybe that would be one to try. It sounds like that's what the 'invalid' women were wearing along with the knitted corset. cuase there were wheel chair users and even more fragile women in the 19th century they had to have solutions for this. my guess it might have been a 'good sense'. Edit: I used the phrase invalid because that was the term they used at the time not in reference to you specifically or anything.

[@joyjoybrn]

Since you spend so much time in your w/c why dont you alter the back to sit below your shoulder blades and shorten the bottom front point of the busk to be comfortable sitting in your w/c. I really dont think it would change the pretty silhouette you have managed much at all. i have a chronic pain condition and some days just touching me hurts so i would probably not wear a corset at all and make the dress so it was as comfortable as possible. Because you have this condition and spend so much time in a w/c or in repose you should automatically come with a disclaimer that gives you a pass on historical accuracy.

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