From Canvas to Clothing; I Made a 240 year old Suit!

[@SibylleLeon]

So, so good! My only gripe is that I would have loved to see more of the finished ensemble. This one walk-by wasn't nearly enough! ❤

[@janepage3608]

YES, more posing, please!

[@Hakaze]

More please

[@piccalillipit9211]

*IM A BESPOKE TAILOR* Of men's historical suits 1890 to 1940 and its amazing to see how much simpler the construction methods were back then. 140 years after this a coat would have ~ 100 separate pieces of cloth in it, the vast majority in the hidden structure. There are 14 pieces in a pocket EDIT - Incredibly enjoyable - thank you

[@olm8648]

I would like to make an 1890s suit but it looks so complicated, Do you recommend tutorials?

[@elsiehupp]

An historicist bespoke tailor *and* a Trotskyist? Be still my heart! (Yes I know you’re probably not specifically a Trotskyist, but it’s funnier to say that you are.)

[@CastielWillow]

All I can say is that I wish you had more time to make content. Love watching your process and listening to your dry wit.

[@pinsenttailoring]

I do too! I’m trying really hard to make more this year!

[@sarahbrown5373]

It was so difficult when you broke your elbow years ago, but it's as if nothing happened! I'm so pleased for you!

[@chir221]

You sound like a peasant

[@JoseighBlogs]

The decisive, confident, irrevocable snippety-snip-snip sound of those mighty tailoring scissors throughout says it all. 🙂

[@Cydonius1701]

My dear Mr Pinsent, I wish I had the words to convey just how great a salve to my heart it is to have a new video from you, today of all days. It's always a great pleasure to see your beautiful and skillful work, akin to a long, relaxed amble through stunning countryside on a warm summer's day, with just enough breeze to keep things airy and pleasant. Especially when near enough to the coast to smell the sea. You have my most profound thanks for sharing this all with us. Long may it continue! I remain etc., Chris

[@speedracer2841]

Those pairs of scissors certainly know who's master.

[@jelsner5077]

My lucky day! Another Pinsent Tailoring video! 🎉🥂🥳

[@Yotam1703]

How marvelous a recreation! It’s my favorite thing in the world when a painting comes to life through the hands of a skilled craftsman.

[@ShanuWral]

He calls the man who makes the hats magic. I think he's magic! I find what he does to be so mesmerizing 😍

[@ianpatrickmchugh787]

Wonderful to have you back on KZbin!

[@osnoflaestudios]

I love to see more late 18th century, really helps me to learn how to improve, great video Mr Pinsent ✨

[@borge2014]

Fantastic work and design. You did great interpreting the paint which also cries for a good cleaning, it has so much old varnish, chalky face, so that makes it even harder to discern the painted outfit. Love that vest!!!

[@leecarlson9713]

I just made an 1883 style dress, for my 80th birthday ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado. It was entirely hand sewn. The hem of the skirt was 13 feet in circumference.

[@thirza9508]

Gosh those scissors/shears are magnificent, the sound, the crisp cuts. I don't even wanna know how expensive those are😅

[@Adrienne557]

Love it! But can you "do it one more time". I mean I need more close ups of the finished garment. Please 🙏

[@Siansonea]

Looks great! Would have loved to see more of the finished look all pulled together.

[@garysimkins2179]

You are a true master at the craft of tailoring. Magnificent.!!! I am a collector of 17th and 18th century portraiture, and I love to look upon them daily, admiring the artist’s approach to fabric and style at the time. You embody that in your work, and you are a true treasure.

[@terryk_]

Good Sir, it truely made my Tailoring heart go pitty pat watching the creation of this fabulous Ensemble.

[@minniemoo6956]

I could watch this kind of content ALL DAY! So fascinating!

[@kenbolden7921]

I am salivating over that suit!! Stunning. The model's no slouch either.

[@leslieblackshear802]

Amazing! Love this. I would love a more close up still shot in your amazing garments

[@euchrideucrow1970]

If I had my working life to do over again, I would definitely have tried to be a tailor. What a wonderful talent.

[@LotsofWhatever]

I don't sew but love these videos.

[@rebeccastanhope3989]

I wish we still dressed like this.

[@jessicamillund1351]

We can, we just have to be confident enough.

[@peglamphier4745]

Keep in mind "we" never dressed this way. Rich people dressed this way while the vast majority of people lived in harrowing poverty. Its ok to be romantic about the past but historical reality matters too. And you're right....its beautiful.

[@rebeccastanhope3989]

@@peglamphier4745 My mother use to tell me that as well; but I can still dream. And I know I would have been cleaning the stables or some such thing. 😊

[@rebeccastanhope3989]

@@jessicamillund1351 Very true.

[@elisabethm9655]

Brilliantly conceived and executed. You, Mr. Pinsent are a national treasure.

[@fepatton]

Wow! As someone who has a done a bit of tailoring, I salute you. (Those curved pockets looked tricky.) The ensemble is fantastic!

[@MaxMitch22]

I am so thrilled that you are back. An absolute inspiration.

[@tito-a]

Absolutely fantastic! I love things historical and was glued to the computer from beginning to end. Thank you!

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

The entire video of your process is an absolute delight! The suit is beyond words, new words are needed! Lets go with exquisite! The final walk with the glorious background of the gate and flowers, and the "do it again"😁 Perfect! A Gainsborough come to life!

[@wdgbirmingham2]

I'm so thrilled to have come across this channel! Just subscribed. It's a gay ASMR 18th Century feast for the eyes and ears from start to finish 🌈🙂

[@LadyWhiffle]

Thank you so much for sharing your work! Your passion, expertise, and jauntiness are unmatched. My day is instantly more magical getting a peek into your world.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Very beautifully done. I too have reverted to hand sewing and find it quicker than dragging out a machine, etc.

[@SkyHarmon-e8q]

Bravo, Zack! Great video and gorgeous outfit. Neat camera work, Alex!

[@manuellubian5709]

I'm only about 2 minutes into the video and I have to comment once again. To Mr Pinsent, your assessment of the color values so to speak of the painting is absolutely spot-on. I can tell you this that I know this for fact indirectly. I happen to be from the state of California in the United States. We happen to have a very famous Museum, The Getty Museum. In the Getty museum we actually happened to own two exceptionally, large Gainesville portraits. In addition when I'd gone there many, many years ago as part of two separate school field trips, I actually got a chance to see a much smaller print of some of Gainsborough's other work. If memory serves me correctly I believe the much smaller print that we saw might have been an early rendition of the painting you are highlighting today. That being said you are extremely on point, regarding the color observations. 1) Yes you are right that painting is absolutely wrong for all the colors. 2) Yes you are right again. His pants are not black or dark brown or chocolate brown or anything like that it should have at bare minimum be something in the strain of the color blue. I can even see possibly a dark blue, or even perhaps what we call in America 'navy blue'. Pardon me if this offends anyone from the UK reading my comment I'm just going to be straight up serious and for real....... I think that painting is FILTHY honest to God. I believe that painting needs to be professionally cleaned. If that painting is professionally cleaned more than likely you will also see that Mrs Hallett's dress and her accompanying veil is not quite as dim, in color as we see here. If anything her dress and her veil should be a much lighter and brighter white.

[@hslev]

I adore everything about this. I only wish we had more footage of you wearing the finished outfit. And that hat. OMG!

[@tylersdog]

Marvellous! And I am insanely jealous of that hat!

[@manuellubian5709]

I'm embarrassed to say I actually haven't watched your videos in about 2 years. I know I'm sorry. 😁😁 Actually truth be told I really didn't think you were still doing videos anymore. Anyway glad you are. Lovely video indeed. So much to learn. So much to see. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@celiahaddon4087]

Every moment of this video was exquisite. Thank you so much Zak.

[@kathleensimpson2046]

Always love seeing what you are doing. Beautiful and educational.

[@anieth]

I make Viking garments by hand and I don't find that it takes that long at all. Easier, as well, to manipulate the inserts. Many things just look better by hand. I'm made a number of tailored jackets by hand that just looked better, especially the buttonholes. I wish you could make more, I love your videos!

[@therealhellkitty5388]

What a gloriously handsome garment and model.

[@sydneym.]

So good to see a video from you, Zack! I really enjoyed seeing your amazing tailoring skills on show. The finished suit is stunning! 😍 👌

[@hrani]

The opening was absolutely perfect! Oh heck what I'd give to be able to peruse a museum without anyone else in there, too. The finished ensemble is of course gorgeous! I very much enjoyed the fabric for the waist and the hat lining, a little bit of understated pizazz for a fairly sedate navy suit!

[@antoniobroccoliporto4774]

It was so nice to meet you in person in Venice at the Splendid Orient Express...you are such a gentleman.... Funny, I just made a similar version frock jacket in pale yellow linen which I will be wearing with some saffron yellow breeches of broadcloth at Les Fetes de la Nouvelle France which will take place early Aug in Quebec City...thank you for the video!

[@ssc4153]

Well done Mr. Pinsent!

[@amtmannb.4627]

I did like the suit when I first saw in on the painting. I really much liked the details of your hat. I normally just sew the leather on the linen in my hat as it seems to me typical for military hats from the period. Excellent work.

[@user-bl5yi4uw6j]

That was the age of truly elegant clothing.

[@Miclout]

These were ancestors of mine - great to see this recreation.

[@nicolakunz231]

Was Soooo happy to see this! :edit: magical as always. "A morning walk" and the painting just Walks though the garden. Fantastic work. I need to remember to sharpen my chalks!

[@alanhowse9213]

That was just magic. Thank you ❤a job well done

[@ceciliawilson6328]

You're just brilliant. I love your videos and the painstaking details of your work. Lovely hat making, too. Cheers to you.

[@AngelavengerL]

Your work is always stunning! I gasped at the final result. So elegant!

[@sarah.sparkles]

Tailoring shears ASMR is everything 🥰

[@katwitanruna]

Liked. Shared. Commented. Good to see you!!

[@nadiaslegers2092]

I love that hat style on you mr. Pinsent! You should wear it more often. What a wonderful outfit! I love your sewing videos.

[@sallycormier1383]

I wish all men still dressed like this! So handsome. ❤

[@FesIRL]

His back!

[@jeannegreeneyes1319]

Wonderful! And, yes please, more of you modeling it 💖

[@sarahbrown5373]

You make it all look so easy! I love the music.

[@KackyMuse]

Spectacular work! Thank you.

[@JThriftybee]

Thank you for the beauty you add to this world 🙏🏼

[@thebooknitter]

Amazing work and how interesting it is to learn more about how it was made

[@deathismyown]

I love this painting so, so much, I'm so happy it inspired you

[@lazyoldmanathome7699]

Love the sound of those scissors!

[@SamiKelsh]

Mr. Pinsent: sewing by hand doesn't take as long as you think it does. Me: *sheepishly side-eyes the 18th century men's linen shirt I've been intermittently backstitching for two months; whistles innocently*

[@minnaoffinland]

What a lovely video. Thank you.

[@annaabney1420]

How utterly elegant! I don't know why I hadn't already subscribed to your channel. Anyway, I am subscribed now!

[@Morgonmotionaren]

Wonderful to see the whole process. Thank you for sharing this! 🎉

[@PattyCFG]

Very impressive. The colour choice was perfect.

[@KSilverlode]

This was a delightful watch, thank you!

[@gloriagi9499]

For those interested in specific fabrics for their own projects, it would be insightful to hear how much material is required for a coat/vest etc.

[@roguenoss2482]

That tends to vary from the measurements that are on the pattern pieces used (sizes) and of course the actual design of the pattern itself. You can easily find how much fabric you need for a project by simply cutting all the pattern pieces on paper/cardboard, arranging them in the most efficient way (and in the correct grain) on a bed sheet or even on the floor and measure how much space is taking by the yard/meter

[@NellBelle]

Nice to see a well dressed man.

[@sebeckley]

That's a glorious suit! You look incredible.

[@samivestlund]

finally something on his channel

[@pinsenttailoring]

Lots more coming!

[@anotherblonde]

My grandmother handmade shirts for Selfridges in the 1920s as a girl prior to marriage. She also did tiny cross stitch embroidery of monograms on all small wear. She lived in a tenement block behind Bond Street. A bugler used to stand on the corner of Selfridges on Oxford Street and blow up a call for the girls to come to work each morning. She taught me how to sew. I used to work for a famous handbag company, but now at 70 I just make quilts. Loved your outfit, but wished you had posed longer at the end for us all to enjoy your work.

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

Wonderful video! I think the suit turned out splendid. You were my buddy to keep me company while also handsewing!

[@ಥ_ಥ]

Splendid work.

[@joebeck1888]

Thanks Zack. Really interesting. I used to spend all my luncheon times in the National Gallery. 💐

[@wyzrd777]

Excellent video. Would love to see more of the finished work.

[@pinsenttailoring]

I will be posting more information over the coming months, as well as talks I will be presenting and you can see more details on my Patreon

[@susanhaug9772]

Gorgeous!

[@louislamonte334]

You are amazing! Just beautiful! I'd love to have a suit like this one day! Have a lovely week ahead! You look SMASHING!

[@britboy2993]

You are "AMAZING"!!! I love your talent. If only my mother and grandmother could see you working, they would be stunned. Also, you have beautiful and delicate hands. Please keep doing these video's and amaze us for a long time to come. I only wish I could have attempted such work.

[@Yashka7134]

Zack, you're the best!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

A Pinsent video for my Sunday! Thank you very much. 😃 What a handsome suit!

[@londonschoolofwigmaking5793]

Loved that!

[@celtliam]

Awesome Zack. I am such a nervous Nelly when it comes to cutting out. I have to pin everything.

[@pinsenttailoring]

Depends on the fabric weight, but sometimes pinning can distort the fabric, much better tailor tack on the stitch line and cut your own allowance.

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

Wonderful!

[@michellecornum5856]

Always love the Pinsent Tailoring. What a treat!!!!

[@adfe8921]

Fabulous!

[@tonantzin4977]

I really enjoy watching the precisely constructed and beautifully tailored suit. Also I loved the harpsichord music!

[@Blondie42]

Left over scraps could also make a decent coin purse 👛 too, I'd imagine.

[@pinsenttailoring]

That’s what a reticule is!

[@katrinalevin4064]

I enjoy seeing the flat wool take shape and curve with your expert stitches. I sew my own modern clothes and wool always enchants me.

[@oldnewenglander4183]

Thanks for coming back!

[@sharonshields1482]

Wonderful recreation, thank you for sharing. I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching.

[@_foxpuppet]

It's a real joy to see the care and skill put into this beautiful suit

[@lucie4185]

I like how you cut the shapes so precisely!

[@paulventress]

It's great to finally see this all completed. Fantastic work as always.

[@susanhijazi6000]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you create this suit. Resplendent

[@cd2street]

Magnificent!! I loved watching this - made me itch to sew a men's Jacket or anything as it is such a joy - thank you for sharing and enjoy wearing this stunning creation XXX