Finally Finishing an 1890s Victorian Walking Jacket || Historical Sewing & Knitting

[@SarahBent]

I love that clip of you as a little! One tip - try your garments on over your corset every time - it really does change how things fit.

[@Ellaodi]

My family's sewing and tailoring history is the same!! Out of 11 grandkids, 5 greatgkids and 49 family members total, even though we all know the basics I'm the ONLY one who enjoys it so my grandmother and I are bonding over it and she's teaching me all kinds of things now. 🧡 it makes me feel connected to her, and to women in ages past, a literal thread through time. I love that you share so much of your fiber craft, struggles and successes. May the stitches be ever in your favor. Hot tip: Just pad it out. The victorians made. A Ageneral jacket and then faked it till they made it (smooth). 😁

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

From what littleglimpse I have seen your Walking jacket is beautiful!

[@julieheath6335]

That soutache design on the back is SO gorgeous. I love the resulting ensemble.

[@susancheveralllong7694]

There is so much work from start to finish. In the almost complete wardrobe you should be very proud of your efforts. Your next endeavours will become easier and you will have more confidence in your skill. Watching you build with you knitting and sewing have been a complete joy to watch. Thank you 😊

[@SigtryggsMyndir]

You looks so beautiful in your 1890’s Victorian walking skirt, blouse and jacket.😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@kirstenpaff8946]

When you work on a craft or sewing project, you are always looking at it up close, so you see every little flaw. You forget that most people will see the project from a few feet away, where you can't see the little issues and you just see the awesome end result.

[@tammymasson2343]

That home video of you as a child with your grandma is absolutely precious! And priceless, I'm sure! What a beautiful outfit you've created! Regarding your footing questions, have you reached out to anyone like Bernadette Banner, Angela Clayton, Bella Mae Designs, SnappyDragon, Morgan Donner, Enchanted Rose Costumes, etc.? You'll get it figured out. Gorgeous knitted lace!

[@thebratqueen]

The design looks beautiful. Also my dog Nola tells me that taking time to play with an adorable dog is a key part of every crafting project, whether or not the instructions say so ;)

[@alexismontez4230]

Most of the sleeve issues would be solved by adding a little pillow/sausage to fill out the gathers

[@stacey738]

I'm also an engineer who knits! I'm an electrical engineer! I love to sew too, and its great to see how you have progressed in your sewing over this series. Regarding the sleeves, sometimes that diagonal crease can occur if the left and right sleeves are mixed up. Its probably not your issue, i just thought I'd mention it just jn case. Its very easy to mix up if you're not paying attention to the markings.

[@RetroClaude]

This looks amazing!!! Fitting on yourself is always tough and you did so many tricky things with this make that turned out beautifully.

[@marisameans9859]

Impressed by it all...esp. knitted lace!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Beautiful result. Such a difficult thing to make. My maternal grandmother was a professional seamstress/tailor and knitter too.

[@cliffp.8396]

This is a beautiful piece. Bravo darlin

[@charmainegarnham9722]

I think you did an amazing job! the hand made lace knit detail is amazing. I also have this pattern but i’m going to practise a little more before i try this

[@lucasmcinnis5045]

YES I've been waiting for this!! I'm so excited to see the finale!

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

This is beautiful! I'm just starting to learn how to sew and historical garments are definitely in my to-do list. Your work is inspiring!

[@emiliesmith9917]

Your jacket is lovely! I've been a viewer since the combinations video and I'm so happy to see this outfit put together.

[@witchvideofly]

When hand sewing, if you have the end of your fabric pinned down, it gives you more tension. That makes it easier to see longer lengths of seams and hems.

[@joleneblair8640]

Thankyou so much for showing your process! I really loved hearing how you made decisions and how you worked and thought through each step. I also loved how you used your knitting skills of weaving in and hiding ends to hide the ends of the braid. It turned out beautifully! I can't wait to see the cape you are going to knit!

[@lauraarmstrong7464]

Absolutely beautiful! You did very well/good. I love it.

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Try a pneumatic rubber puffer ball to enlarge the shoulder to fill out the seam. Or stuff it with horse hair to fill the shoulder out. I suggest baby blue silk and make a second outfit identical to the first. I'm very impressed with your tailoring! Have a friend baste the shoulder as you wear the jacket, in Edwardian times this might have been a two person endeavor. If you entirely made that all by yourself, you've accomplished a daunting task. You need an exact mannequin of your bust to make the jacket fit exact. I'm very impressed. As long as you have toiled thus, I would if you can afford it, make it from German silk, or Japanese silk material. You'll need a friend to measure you, I would recommend. Way to go young woman! Your on your way to haught couture! I'm just a pen and ink novice myself and I've drawn several fashion shows back in the 1980s. I highly recommend silk for the material. Hope I've been of some help!. I used to sew doll dresses on my grandmother's Damascus electric sewing machine of 1921. Don't rush this jacket! You've done the preliminary mock up, now make a second one from silk. Mind you, I'm just a perfectionist, and back seat driver. Hope it comes together for you!

[@lisahodges8299]

Try shoulder pads that curve a little further down the edge?

[@juliac3933]

I just found this channel today and have binged on all your videos. It’s incredible to see how the ensemble has come together!

[@Bygone_Wardrobes]

Lovely! I'm really impressed that this is your first bigger historical sewing project. You are doing great! I completely agree with your thoughts on the importance of tenacity when it comes to sewing. Looking foward to your next knitted pieces 🤗

[@mgansworth78]

Beautiful ! 💙 The details you added were beautiful- especially the lace on the sleeve cuffs is so pretty, and clever!! I'd never have thought to do that. Good work !! 🧵💙

[@EdwardianTailor]

I LOVED the three generations thing at the beginning! Your soutache braid work turned out quite beautifully!

[@annettesaxman248]

Beautiful

[@maryf7230]

Looks great, you should be very proud to have made something so pretty. I too am a beginner and you have inspired me. I think I will do the same and start out with making the tools like the ham etc. To help me along the way.

[@en1909s9iah]

I think it looks great! Dressmaking it's an art! Maybe some kind of padding on the head of the sleeve, were this a thing in the 1890s? But I think it looks nice as it is, perhaps steaming it would make it lay flatter... I dunno, silk is very unforgiving! But I think it looks nice, the whole thing is very flattering on you!

[@alcarinweisturlimiell4438]

The jacket turned out so nice!! Really good job! Also, I have also been handknitting some fine lace too lately and found it much easier by using a trick from historical shetland knitters that a read about - tying the work to yourself. That way you can create tension which opens up the stitches and allows you to knit so much easier and faster!

[@laurabuche5191]

Such a work of love! I specially admire the lace cuffs and the braiding work!

[@keelyjohnston19]

Stunning. congratulations you did an amazing job ❤️

[@hopequinn1254]

WOW! It is so awesome to see the final product! It has been so great to watch this as you progressed. Your gran would be so proud of how you have progressed and encouraged others to try, try again. I love harvesting buttons... I use them on my hand knit sweaters. Thank you for showing us!

[@julithewizards1358]

You can really be proud of you! 👏 While watching your videos i do some hand stitching on a jersey shirtI already altered several times.. I don't have the nerves to sew elastic fabric by machine right know.. I'm not really sure if this ever will be a shirt i will wear, but at least it will be practice. 😅

[@agypsycircle]

It’s absolutely beautiful! You did such a great job! And the soutash detailing is seriously awesome! Love the lace at the cuffs, they really tie it together with the rest of the outfit and I’m in awe of how beautiful your knitting is! Thank you for sharing your journey and I am so excited to see what you do with your cape!

[@laurenloertscher1319]

It's great to hear about some of your family history! Have you decreased your machine's stitch length at the tips of your darts? That's what I was told to do in my college class.

[@terryclayton1425]

Wow. Just wow.

[@KimHazer]

Looks amazing!

[@danielleintime]

Well done!!! It looks beautiful on you and it is obvious how much pleasure you are getting from it. Be proud!

[@craftingweirdo6498]

Wonderful video. Also I had the same problem with having a perfect fitting mockup, but the translating pattern absolutely fitting. I messed up with the lengh of the sewing allowance and threadmarking the lines was really helpful. I directly sew onto the threadmarkings. And regarding the lapel and padstitching. I saw that the lining of jackets had different fabrics sewn together covering any visible padstitches. Bernadette Banner has done similar while restoring her black coat. I' d also be very interested in the name of the fashion magazines you looked through.

[@AdelaideBeemanWhite]

It looks stunning! The soutache trim is amazing. I now have a deep desire to experiment with soutache.

[@cathrinesommer9811]

Your videos are so amasingly inspirational! And i really like that you actually make and finish products in One video. I think you are also doing really well with your sewing. Just round your channel this weekend and havent stopped watching 😀.

[@tigereyemusic]

I think the sleeves just need rotating forwards slightly in the armscye. The top of the sleeve seems slightly too far back for your shoulder shape, creating extra fabric at the back of the shoulder, and pulling at the front (hence the diagonal line from the front armscye down to your elbow).

[@flashmasteryoruichi]

This jacket turned out so well!

[@toteoma3034]

Now you need a hat! 💖💖💖 ❄⭐🌙

[@patriciawilson605]

Amazing sewing❤️

[@lauraguglielmo]

Wow you've progressed so much! First projects can be very intimidating, and I'm very happy you're enjoying the learning process : D keep going!!

[@5457kj]

Amazing!! Absolutely amazing

[@published1789]

So enjoying a bit of binge watching -- I am more a knitter than a sewist myself, though definitely not in your class for speed (or, at least, apparent speed ... those stockings!). Now I'm sure it has been asked before, but I just can't find it and cannot stop myself ... May I ask what kind of dog is lovely and loyal little Nutella?

[@bertuccigirl]

Really beautiful work! You should be very proud of yourself, tackling such a challenging jacket and doing so very well with it. You have definitely learned some new skills! Great work, and it looks really lovely on you.

[@marys.9367]

This is beautiful!!! It's been fantastic to watch your journey making this outfit, and I can't wait to see your next project!

[@mrpickles9429]

I saw you on Reddit! I’m so glad my KZbin spied on me and recommended me this

[@katie.edwards]

A stunning outfit! Well done. Looking forward to seeing the accessories! 🤗🧵🧶

[@karenmartin7763]

Beautiful x

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

I'm just an idiot! But! You might try some form of latex or elastic to automatically gather for you.even linen sprinkled with water to shrink it. Hope this might help.

[@woodenkat8971]

Maybe see if you have a freehand foot if you have to do that again.

[@callievucci3684]

Check out The Sewlo Artist! She has done quite a bit of historical soutache and has a very helpful how-to video.

[@hazeluzzell]

You did really well, and learned so much!

[@AndreaGerstmann]

Beautiful! I’m also a beginner at sewing, and recently made a jacket. I’m confused why you weren’t able to pad stitch though. I’m guessing the instructions said to attach the interfacing to the lapel facings other something? I attached the interfacing to the front panel of the jacket (which makes the under side of the lapel) and was easy enough to pad stitch.

[@emsk9567]

I've just started a project using tailors canvas for the first time. The side of the lapels that are on the outer of the jacket is made from the front facing piece, not the centre front piece. Sandwiching the canvas between outer and facing lets you hide the canvas. Also, try watching Retro Claude's sleeve tutorial. She puts the sleeve outside the bodice and it really helps to stop the sleeve puckering weirdly

[@karinbaird2499]

Beautiful 😍

[@ellahopkinson]

This is so beautiful! Also, you have a face that reminds me of scarlett Johansson 🙂❤

[@petapendlebury9024]

Very nice! Intrigued as to why you used a double thread when hemming? 🙂🧵

[@TheFalconoflight]

💗

[@hitzchicky]

Not sure if you already follow her, but I came across this video and it's just such interesting timing! Abby Cox posted a video examining an extant garment from the 1910's with that braiding design element. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2etnYdqZahpjLs - it's even blue!

[@petapendlebury9024]

Very nice! Intrigued as to why you used a double thread when hemming? 🙂🧵