HAMILTON Designer & Makers Explain How Broadway Costumes Are Made | Making a HAMILTON Spencer Jacket

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-3 yds. black lightweight wool
-2 yds pewter silk taffeta
-2 yds stay tape (for the lapels)
-1 spool black silk thread
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Very special thanks to Brian Blythe, Paul Tazewell, Kathy Marshall, Libby Marshall, Gene Mignola, John Kristiansen New York and Tricorne Costumes.
And very important behind-the-scenes thanks to Sky Switser for organisation wizardry, as always!
MATERIALS USED:
Wool: Burnley & Trowbridge (c. 2 yds)
Silk taffeta lining: Renaissance Fabrics (1 yd)
Velvet: New York Elegant Fabrics (c. 1/2 yd)
Horsehair canvas interlining: Steinlauf & Stoller (c. 1/2 yd)
Linen stay tape: Burnley & Trowbridge (c. 2yds)
Cotton batting for decorative pea stuffing: scraps from the cabbage patch
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Counting the Days by Cody High
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[@MeursaultWithFactor50]

Bernadette speaks in Times New Roman.

[@nabeelaudah5171]

U mean Times new roman? Or is it deliberate?

[@avaberryman182]

It’s amazing how accurate this comment is.

[@imagoat273]

@@nabeelaudah5171 your giving out about him capitalising three letters when you won't even spell you. Get over yourself. It doesn't matter if he capitalizes it or not at least he's using words you toddler. If English isn't your main language, then dont try correct someone unless it's not something that varies and you know for sure that they're wrong. Something like... spelling YOU as U. Even a non native English speaker should know that. You use 'big words' like 'deliberate' but yet you cant be bothered to spell YOU. If your going to show something off it doesn't look as great with a failure behind it. Too bad your mom couldn't show off any of your siblings. Now, if you are going to take personal offence to this, you do that. This isn't personal, merely me getting all of my other anger out from today in one ball of energy directed at you to get you to spell YOU. Thank you for understanding that this is nothing got to actually do with you and this was just my breaking point. Have a great day.

[@nabeelaudah5171]

@@imagoat273 umm, the original writer actually write it as 'new times roman' before. Its not the capital letters that i correct. I merely asked whether its times new roman he/she meant or did this person meant something else entirely. I hope this comment wont make ur day worse. How about drink some tea or get some sleep instead of roaming around in the comment section?

[@mwater_moon2865]

"work into the wee hours last night, wherein I did not film because the lighting was tRaSH" 17:55 More like Curlz MT sort of highbrow-ish with gutter tossed in for effect

grabbing my popcorn and I’ll be right back 🍿

[@SharonLinfromTaiwan]

Karolina I love your videos!

Sure! Have some of mine, but leave me some of the caramel coated ❤️

[@Chakrenqueen]

🍿🍿🍿 just grab some! There's more in the back 😉

[@TheWolfKidHowls]

Meme mom, I'm one of of your new children. I'm always watching you, Bernadette and Morgan

[@LiliandH]

You’ll be back

[@therussianprincess7036]

“I have teamed up with the Broadway costume industry” is such a powerful sentence

[@faunagacha5429]

freakin power move lol

[@rhiannonstrickland8943]

holywood actresses: i wore a corset and i died oh my god-- all of broadway: *casually wears corsets as if it's nothing and still dances and sings BrOaDwAY*

[@ArtemisMoon12]

Perhaps because Broadway actors wear under layers rather than without a shift for “aesthetics”?

[@lavenderturtle3759]

*It’s almost as if they were historically used in everyday life by woman of all backgrounds and weren’t just some fashion choice for Hollywood to use in the far future just to make it look like it was taking place in ye olden days! I wonder why*

[@kesturrr]

corsets are actually very useful for singing

[@maried.4980]

It’s like they wear well tailored not tight laced stays because the costumers know what their doing

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Corsets are pretty comfortable as long as they fit. 90% of fit is knowing just where you want them laced to, to hold up the boobs but let everything else get on with the job.

[@smuj404]

"We always make a mock up" - Rachael Maksy is shaking 😂

[@luisquezada2059]

Morgan Donner must be very proud of their mock ups

[@rachaelmow]

Rachel, literally any time she finishes a sewing video: "I'm gonna take a break from sewing this week." Honestly same hahahaha

[@lovingLANA20]

Hahahhaa

[@HeraldHealer]

You gota give her Rachel credit, she keeps jumping in and improving with sewing. One of these days...

[@smuj404]

@@HeraldHealer 100%! I always laugh because I always go "Okay, this is my mockup", and pick a cheap fabric that I also like cus fabric is hella expensive, then if it turns out nice, that's also my final product!

[@ellenayres4575]

I'm impressed that puffy pirate shirt sleeves fit in those snug jacket sleeves!

[@bernadettebanner]

There's quite a lot of extra room in the upper sleeve which I was wondering about--then realised that this is probably a historical feature for this exact reason! 😁

[@yojello6636]

Y

[@ellenayres4575]

@@yojello6636 Z?

[@Lolks]

@@ellenayres4575 Now i Know my YZ's!

[@ragnkja]

@@bernadettebanner I love when you put the pieces together and everything suddenly makes sense.

[@shadhaebadhy7913]

When Bernadette beats Netflix documentaries 👁️👄👁️

[@marisp2588]

Netflix can't compete

[@coolcapri2]

@@marisp2588 they really can’t. It’s amazing how much I learned in this 30 minute video versus a 2 hour Netflix documentary. This was absolutely wonderful, informative and entertaining (it kept my attention) in my opinion

[@NouriaDiallo]

I answered a PBS digital survey on what were my favorite of their shows, my favorite KZbinrs, what subjects would interest me in the future, things like that. I made sure to mention Bernadette and dress history preemitently.

[@k1tkat-kate]

Love that for her ❤️

[@sFlapperGirl]

Thats facts lol.

[@vertigoed.]

ugh we stan a historian who understands the practicality of broadway historical costumes, and not dissing/roasting it because its inaccuracy.

[@meg-tan]

i mean she was also a theatre costume designer before so it makes sense

[@shoepixie]

yes very much!

[@anagniou]

I can't imagine the pain and the stress these people are going through. The industry is small but extremely important for art, history and theater and you can see these are people who love their job.

[@MorganDonner]

I can't wait to see all the little baby spencers that will be cropping up early next year. 😍

[@NouriaDiallo]

After the AD cape cult, the Hamilton Spencer Cult!

[@stillhuntre55]

Came here from your projector video, Morgan Donner!

[@ladydunraven]

Also popped over post Morgan vlog, was so exited to see what all the amazing artisans have put together, some of the brief glimpses of costumes made me purrrrr. If they did tours of their workshops (payed obviously) when back up and running I would love to visit to understand the process a theatrical garment goes through as they were describing. What a master class that would be.

[@shaquille_oatmeal6949]

Love you, Morgan! I found your channel through Bernadette y’all are just so awesome!!!

[@sveapollock2537]

Spencelings? Spencerettes? Spenceypoos? Spencekins? Are the women who wear them Spencesses? I’m sorry it’s late and I’m goofy.

[@rburns8083]

That was a roller coaster of a video, from "Ooooooh behind the scenes access!" To "oh, but the struggle.." to "Spencer! Pretty, pretty Spencer!!" and finally landing on "We can save them with our views and purchases!"

[@HomeWithMyBookshelf]

Yes! I feel almost whiplashed!

[@HighPriestessSteph]

Wasn’t it? Emotional! And magical and I’m actually contemplating attempting it! (With zero sewing skills...) 😅💜

[@WhitneyAvalon]

This is beautifully edited - such a lovely glimpse into the world of these talented artisans (including you, of course) and why they are so important!

[@Juliana-du3kk]

I see you're a youtuber of culture as well :)

[@wesleyomar7822]

instablaster...

[@lolitabubbles26]

It never occured to me that the Costume Industry didn't have a guild to represent them. This definitely has to change. These crafts-people and artists need protection in times like these. I hope that happens soon!

[@MsSamanthaFaye]

At least in Canada most are part of iaste, unless its a small production. I was shocked to hear this and very sad.

[@taylorhammond3578]

I love how this video is filmed like a love letter to the industry as a whole. It feels very fluffy and it makes me happy.

[@katrinadohman4915]

So many things I loved about this video but I must say that "Victorian clack clack" and "Tolkiencore hobbitty music" are the best captions I've ever seen!

[@theheadlesshat5887]

I was looking for a comment like this because YES

[@emilyrln]

Wait there are Easter eggs in the subtitles???

[@agimagi2158]

@@emilyrln Yep, her subtitles are ✨THE BEST✨

[@wilmascholte7607]

I was looking for this comment!

[@mndlessdrwer]

"Antique Sewing Machine ASMR"

[@megangilchrist4831]

10/10. This was a GORGEOUSLY made video. The storytelling and movement between interviews and garment construction was *chefs kiss

[@Tigrez1310]

Bernadette, you hit the tone with the video so beautifully! The way you switch between the interviews, your "reconstruction" process, the sponsorship and the b-roll footage of the workshops is absolutely magnificent. The flow of the video is so professional; how you balance light humor with the heartbreaking existential threat of the interviewees. Simply amazing. You should be immensely proud of yourself; I know I am! I'm sure this video will have a huge impact on the funds that will be raised.

[@bernadettebanner]

Thank you!! I had so much fun exploring this style! ♥️

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Truly, what a talented person you are! This video rivals many professional documentaries. I feel entirely selfish to request more Bernadette films, please! :)

[@sofiaoutandabout]

It's horrifyingly sad that artisans such as these incredibly talented people are left to fend for themselves in times like these. That said, this is a fantastic initiative and I will get that pattern for sure! Looks gorgeous and I will try to adapt it into a full-length winter coat!

[@veronicapersson9124]

just do it lake in EMMA... I think, like this... ( facebook.com/Tea-with-Jane-Austen-157853061661870/photos/pcb.652030555577449/652030395577465/ ) It looks simple, I make a blue man short, because have only short patterns. But thinking about making one for next winter so it must be long. I had intended to follow the seams and then draw a straight line straight down. So at the moment it does not look so stupid, should just choose fabric, have too much.

[@terrifoster2089]

Please please share your endeavor for the coat I would love to see it!!🥰

[@sianthesheep]

I think it reflects a general political consensus that the arts are not important - either socially or economically - in the UK we had a political campaign which suggested a ballerina who cannot work due to covid should just retrain in cybernetics (really actually true!).

[@l.m.2404]

@@bio4184 as a infection control nurse for a children's hospice, stop the spread of the disease by self isolating is not political...it's good science and it works.

[@sofiaoutandabout]

@@veronicapersson9124 oh yes, that's exactly what I was thinking about!

[@blingaway]

Pattern: purchased. Donation: made. Mine will be rifle green with silver buttons, because Sean Bean. 😁

[@NafNav32]

Omigosh, YES!!!

[@barvdw]

Are you saying your YT feed is being spammed by glorious, glorious Sharpe videos, too?

[@blingaway]

@@barvdw not so much me being spammed as Sharpe being stalked 😁

[@lauraleecreations3217]

I was thinking a moss green or a lighter forest green, to show the details better.( did you see the light pink one on Etsy?!!!?!? Fabulous!)❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Sean Bean!

[@beebumbley1670]

youtube: why aren’t they skipping the ads they ALWAYS skip the ads what’s happening me: cöstùmę

[@Aiaisahorse123]

I love your name so much!!

[@Victoria-hs5bm]

This was so perfect. lol

[@elil.3557]

i was going to watch the adds until they gave me an HOUR LONG movie clip from amazon :/

[@Peachy10236]

@@elil.3557 I also got an hour and a half long ad about some technology company.

[@averixx06]

This was an ad? I searched for this lol We were gonna watch it in my Stagecraft class but it’s too long sooo....

[@tf7602]

I hope to see a new trend from costube where everyone makes their own versions of the Hamilton Jacket

[@ragnkja]

Including long versions, which were also worn historically.

[@thewonderlander1372]

As do I ! :D

[@KJayPlays]

This! I want to see that jacket everywhere!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

From the Among Us video... I’d say we might be in luck 😜

[@MammaBear.]

YES!!!

[@Asumae]

Its so awful that these artisans jobs are suffering. I bought the pattern immediately and ill watch the video a few more times to help even more.

[@adamuffoletto7869]

Make sure you're watching two or three unrelated videos in between! They don't have to be long and this prevents KZbin from flagging your views as bot behavior

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I’ll also be coming back again and again to watch- and I’ll even make sure never to skip an ad, if that helps even a little. I’m unfortunately too poor to buy the pattern or donate, but I can watch this video many times, and I can share it around so that hopefully many others will do the same. Honestly, the fact that the US government doesn’t have anything in place to keep shops and craftspeople and artisans open and ready to go again is just ridiculous and abhorrent. In Australia, we had the JobKeeper payment, which allowed people to stay employed, even if their employer wasn’t receiving enough business. And we also had a better response in general, which is why we have theatre open here. I could go to the theatre, or see the ballet (if I could afford it). Most countries have that or something similar in place, so that the US doesn’t is just atrocious, especially when you add in the fact that the response has been so terrible that the US is suffering from the virus more than any other country. Also, unionise! Unions are important, and not just so you have representation when it comes to the big stuff. Guilds are great too, for craftspeople and artisans. People power is the only way the little guy gets to have any say, any power, any stability. And it’s easy to see in the stats- as unionisation declined in the US, so too did wages and working conditions, in a perfectly correlated way. So unionise!

[@Dolleemixtures]

What really bothers me is that the powers that be see sports as so important yet are trying to kill the arts :( it makes me so so sad

[@jitkap2334]

Most of the sewing jobs went to China.... don't forget.

[@bridgetthewench]

@@adamuffoletto7869 Someone in another comment suggested watching daily, which I'm doing. I spend my entire day on KZbin at work, so I just pop this on at some point during the day.

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

your editing and camera work has really flourished in the last year.

[@BMoll87]

Sponsored by skill share! 😉

[@BMoll87]

@Kristal Power I know, that's why I wrote that.. It was not a criticism for her taking sponsorships. Bernadette shows utmost integrity with her sponsorships preferring services (like skillshare) over physical products with exception of function of beauty, which is a useful product. She's said in a previous video that she takes various courses on the platform.

[@rfldss89]

Disgusting to see that there are always enough funds for endless wars, big corporate bail outs, and environmentally disastrous infrastructure projects, but when it comes to saving the working class, or small to medium sized businesses nothing can be done... Good luck to all of them, their work is absolutely splendid, and they clearly care so much, I hope they'll be back on their feet in not too long

[@BrianA-dq7gv]

A couple of thoughts. First - this is amazing. Second - I firmly believe this will be a valuable historical look back in years to come at one of the many stories of how we were affected by this pandemic. I came for the costuming...I did not expect to be floored by the interviews. You are truly an advocate for some folks that I admit I've always taken for granted. Very well done. And you are coming into your own as a filmmaker - this is a masterpiece. Thank you for giving voice to this industry, and the people who bring these visions to life. Oh, and Third - that jacket is awesome :) It inspires me to tackle a project or two that I've been putting off. Home run...well done all the way around!

[@bbatty9649]

“Wherein I did not film because the lighting was trash” just made me cackle. I love her mixture of “proper” vocabulary and millennial/gen z language 😂

[@bbatty9649]

17:57

[@rburns8083]

Spencers should really be a thing again. I hope this helps make spencers a thing again.

[@neverhomecompanion5087]

My short torso and I are behind you all the way

[@MariahRayneArt]

I'll be making mine to join in. I wear high waisted pants all the time and I think it will look nice with the Spencer once done.

[@javencummins1426]

Yeah. They would work well with the crop top and high-waisted pants trend.

[@kelzbelz313]

An elaborate cropped jacket over a sleek taylored blouse and pencil skirt or a body con dress would look fantastic.

[@Dionysian.Cryptid]

But Spencer's is already a store haha kill me

[@fiberterian]

So impressed that you were able to get interviews from so many different folks involved in the production of the costumes. Especially Paul Tazewell! Loved his Hamilton designs as well as the designs for Harriet! This might be my favorite video of yours to date. Many thanks!

[@WolfBred93]

"Antique sewing machine ASMR" Guys I didn't know I needed that till I herd it. Now I just need it for like 3 hours for when I'm doing homework or anything that requires all my direct focus. haha

[@squidnunc]

When Bernadette was modeling her completed her beautiful spencer jacket, it took me a moment to notice that her appearance had changed... it just felt like she’s always had the jacket this entire time that I’ve been watching her videos! 🤦🏼‍♀️ This jacket is a natural and beautiful addition to her wardrobe!

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Bernardette is unintentionally projecting formiddable equestrienne vibes.

[@historiansrevolt4333]

Beautiful. Both the jacket and the little documentary you've put together here. Also, I want this jacket! [Cries in beginner]

[@thevintagewo6007]

ME!!!!! LITERALLY ME!!!!😭😭😭

[@pheart2381]

The Jane Austen Centre u.k. sells a simpler spencer pattern.

[@nojerama788]

@@pheart2381 *takes notes*

[@SparkleFeyed]

Impatient beginner here... I feel your pain 😭😭😭

[@kin2naruto]

They need customers right? Not ALL of us history-bounding fans got stuck in lockdown - many essential jobs had overtime for months instead. CIC should put up prices for buying custom orders of this jacket. (and other costumes) They can't sell all that many, but how many people can afford it anyway?

[@tinmy3094]

“I make a lot of Peggy’s” is my new favorite quote

[@MariahPattie]

I'd love for them to publish a book on the Hamilton costuming, with pictures of the original sketches, closeup pics of the costumes and fabric swatches, and details about the construction and materials.

[@DaraJill]

I believe the book Hamilton: The Revolution does go into a bit about the costuming, with some sketches and stuff.

As a worker of one of the CIC shops that works on this show in normal times...my heart hurts, I miss working in the shop and sewing beautiful things. Thank you for doing this, it makes me happy to see so much support.

[@mackenzie4081]

Us: can we have another movie review? Bernadette: gives us an entire documentary

[@amandaandrews9227]

Weeping in my living room because I'm a stitcher for a theater in Utah and this video gave me a little bit of hope and made me feel appreciated. Can't wait until I can go back to work, but will be watching this video on repeat until then.

[@ladydunraven]

You are very much appreciated, without your work and others like you, we the audience would not be able to loose ourselves in the theatre production we are watching. Plus, you give use ideas for when we get home to try out on our historical garments. double appreciated.

[@MarialenaSarakatsianou]

The jacket is amazing and the video is a freaking DOCUMENTARY, it's so beautifully and thoughtfully made, and for a great cause ☺️🤩

[@annaled4929]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@rnp497]

Oh pirate shirt, Hamilton jacket all brought together with a natty little black face mask. Miss you have achieved Bryon levesl of louche. Bravo

[@beltaya276]

this comment has impeccable vibes

[@KristenK78]

The reveal modeling shots had me thinking “Bernadette, you could easily wear that for a job interview, and you would look FABULOUS!”

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

The mash-up designer in me kept thinking, I desperately want to place a fine black straw gaucho hat on Bernadette. She's exuding an unintentionally, Andalusian chic. Sincere thanks for this enthralling video, will support these astounding artists!

[@alli_mode]

"And Peggy" has a whole new meaning to me now...

[@LaundryFaerie]

...and Peggies

[@myettechase]

It’s so cool hearing the people who actually designed and made the costumes reiterate the very points you made in your Hamilton video...goes to show how great minds think alike!

[@Zeldafan36]

It’s lovely to hear the designers talk about their careers so passionately! I hope they will be able to return to work in the near future.

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

As the wonderful Angelica Schuyler never said, "WERK!" I adore this video, concept, foundation and will be giving a generous donation from the masks I've been selling to the CIC. Thank you Bernadette for all that you do to keep the arts going. And...you're almost at a million SUBS!!!

[@Angs2000]

My sincere thanks for introducing me to Hamilton. Here in Finland we don't hear much about Broadway musicals so I would have completely missed this, now the most important piece of art in my life. I'm taking this pattern by the reins.

[@elizabetha3936]

It is deemed necessary, for everyone to have a spencer jacket in their wardrobe.

[@kindaokcosplay]

I would just like to take a moment to appreciate how good the closed captioning is in all of her videos. It feels nice to be included in her content without the auto-generated ones that make no sense.

[@kstreet]

I think you should submit this to film fests as a short documentary, very relevant to the times. I would suggest the Indy Film Fest to start.

[@rebekahwood62]

*this is me supporting the industry by commenting even though I don’t have anything to say*

[@VanK782]

Let's get these views/engagement stats

[@paulagebhardt6018]

I'm a live performer in NYC (jazz and dance and costume building) who just got laid off again. Thank you so much for encouraging support for our kind.

[@valeriepark9444]

Who'd've thought that "do it for the algorithm!" would become such a common phrase? But here we are, desperately trying to stay above the surface, while rescuing others from drowning.

[@surviveathome]

At 64 and only a newbie at sewing but already in love with all historical clothing ( always have been) I have yet to make my first historical garment - it will be a Victorian Walking skirt that is cut out and staring at me daring me to start sewing it, I was lucky and got lovely wool fabric at an end of lines company, just luck of the draw what they happen to get in and if you find a great fabric its buy it then or never. At heart, though my love has always been for all things Regency so whether I ever feel I am good enough to consider making the jacket ( and can save up enough to buy the correct fabric) I had to buy it both for my own selfish reasons and so in a way my small donation goes towards helping all in CIC. I will print it out and drool over it. I hope this pattern outsells every pattern ever created. I have always admired the work that goes into creating all costumes, sometimes more than the shows themselves and since taking up sewing my admiration has only grown as I have always noticed that usually shows tend to be more historically accurate with garments than films ( never watch tv so cannot comment). Thank you for not forgetting your past - too many do - and using your platform to help so many. This most likely is something that is done but over here (UK The Royal Opera Company sells buttons and pieces of fabric based on their past performances, could theatres in the US do this or do they already do? I am slowly buying bits from the ROC my aim eventually is to make a quilt with the mixture of fabrics - most are fat quarters then decorate it with the buttons.

[@roxiepoe9586]

Filming that black had to be a challenge. It is wonderful. I let the ads run, and I got to see the most amazing ad for a watch. Weird bonus.

[@Victoria-hs5bm]

ooo lucky I had to sit through a FOREVER long battery ad. lmao was ready to eat dinner to Bernadette and the ad was still going after I was done. haha

[@tabithalehnert5873]

We always talk about how important costumes are to a production, but then neglect to appreciate the real human beings who created said costumes. Thank you for this wonderfully informative video, and I hope you as well as all the talented artists in this video are doing well!

[@lulumoon9]

Bernadette: Isn't tailoring just a beautiful craft? Me: chills. Um, I got very emotional watching this, and I am so far removed from the world of theater that I thought it strange that I would get tears in my eyes by the end of the video. But I am an artist, do lots of handwork in my non-costuming stitching, and I so admire the exquisite craftmanship of these dedicated artisans. Thank you, Bernadette, for bringing this to our attention and filming your video with such loving attention to story, light, and image. (Your antique machine bobbin made me swoon!) *sigh* I will gladly buy the pattern for the cause. Keep the arts alive!!!

[@abbyxoxo48]

"John was supposed to go to the opening night of Six" When I tell you I CRIED

[@MissSun23]

I'm still so sad about SIX 😭😭😭

[@madelinegutierrez1720]

Who's with me? I'm watching this once a day until The Lights are On Again on Broadway to help Bernadette earn money 💰 from the ads to donate. It'll be my way to donate.

[@agimagi2158]

I would not say no to watching Bernadette daily!

[@bridgetthewench]

What a wonderful idea! I'll join you.

[@emile_fa]

I don't know if I'll find the time to watch it daily, but I'll watch it once in a while to relax. Watched it twice tonight already.

[@emile_fa]

I've also shared it. And I'm not one to share things often.

[@ukallii]

I donated to the fund because I have an adblocker. Does Bernadette have a Patreon

[@pay1370]

Quote the raven: "taketh my coin, you clever wench!"

[@SuperPooped]

Part of me wants to make this without sleeves and just have a strange piratical waistcoat-jacket hybrid.

[@sukhmanilunial3011]

Do it! Who is to say you can't

[@NafNav32]

Oh, definitely go for it! That would be so neat!

[@SonsOfLorgar]

All is fair in love and crafting ;)

[@cincocats320]

There were short sleeved spensers. No reason why you can't make a sleeveless version. Your money, your time...your rules!

[@lizageorge8923]

You could have a whole pirate costume from Bernadette's videos then lol

[@wickedpissa25]

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." (Arthur C. Clarke). This is magic!

[@davidshi451]

24:25 (Tolkeincore hobbit music) Oh Bernadette, you are the QUEEN of captions!

[@nspindlow5046]

I never thought about this industry when it came to being affected by Covid. Thank you for making us aware!

[@lailinshale]

The pain in their voices. The grief.

[@darlingwater-ev]

well, i cried watching this video. i’m a theatre worker in toronto, so i, like a lot of the people in this video, have been unemployed/struggling since march. i’m very glad the CIC exists to help advocate for this incredibly important group of people in the theatre industry. (though i was interested to hear that most costume makers in new york aren’t unionized! in toronto they fall, as far as i’m aware, under one of our IATSE locals. i wonder why that’s not the case in nyc)

[@bernadettebanner]

Design teams and wardrobe are part of IATSE, but the costume shops are independent businesses that aren't unionised. 😅

[@l.baughman1445]

@@bernadettebanner How can that be changed?

[@darlingwater-ev]

@@bernadettebanner ah, that makes sense!!! i'm not nearly as involved with the scale of shows that would require outsourcing on this scale in toronto, so i'm not sure how that reflects over here, but that's interesting!! i wonder if there's ever been a push or a thought to incorporate the businesses into IA?? in the same way that many businesses operate with unionized employees?? something to look into for me lol. also, design is part of IA in the states??? that's a change that like. literally is still being made in canada with the ADC becoming part of iatse within the past year i believe, but i didn't know there was an equivalent for that change in america!! that's very cool

[@NoonshadeDawnthief]

Internal voice: "You're going to make this and wear it round the house whilst listening to It's Quiet Uptown which will then make you cry, aren't you?" Me: ... I feel called out.

[@brynnagrace-]

Crap now I've got to do this

[@RM-wh1ex]

Me: *couldnt even measure a collar for the pirate shirt right* Also me: imma make this

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Actually making stuff is how you learn. See, Bernadettes Victorian coat remake. Winging it off a drawing, not a pattern, is not easy. But you finished it, and are living your best poofy shirt life? Good on you! 😃

[@aroseboregman6341]

Dearest Bernadette, Thank you so for such a wonderful video. I've worked in a Costume shop, here in NYC for about 5 years. The General public doesn't have a CLUE, of all the the talent, resources and Hard work that goes into making the costumes for a Show. Thank you for recognizing the drapers, stitchers, embroideries, Miliners, and everyone who works in the industry. We are the small "cogs" that keep the industry alive. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you 🙂

[@dymphygoossens]

This has got to be the best edited and shot video you have created so far, Bernadette. And all that for such a good cause!

[@dymphygoossens]

I also did note that the giveaway link did not work for me.

[@bernadettebanner]

Oh no! There are already a number of entries so it seems to have worked for some people; try this one? gleam.io/competitions/3Nqfw-burnley-trowbridge-hamilton-spencer-kit-giveaway

[@-saltedfish]

how come this comment is 19 hours ago if the video was posted 2 hours ago...

[@LonaWu]

@@-saltedfish patreon supporters have an early acces, they can see the video a day prior to the rest of us

[@LovelyHerbanRenewal]

@@-saltedfish if you join her patreon you get early access to the videos

[@marabuora9547]

*Commenting even though I don't really know what to say just to boost the algorithm and help a bit*

[@zucchinigreen]

Ditto. This was so moving. As cynical as people are about NY being a bubble about to burst, I really hope the costume industry stays afloat because clearly there are so many deserving, talented people giving all their time to make Showtime happen.

[@alexxd2398]

WAIT 26:45 I just noticed a beautiful portrait of the most sophisticated guinea pig I have ever seen.

[@littlelady9801]

Made by her sibling btw

[@lightbug7352]

I love seeing artists talk about their respective creative process. Especially for a medium as collaborative as theater. Thank you for this video! (Leaving comments for the algorithm huzzah)

[@MuseAndDionysus]

I really like that broadway focuses on people's specific skills. If you're good at pattern making they put folks in the best place to thrive.

[@susieahn6594]

Thank you so much Bernadette for this! I loved how she referred to the costume as "Peggy." It was so endearing and touching! Costumes are so intrinsic and integral to the character's identity and their development throughout the story. Costume makers are wonderful story tellers.

[@rossinimauro]

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I'm an IT guy. Here in Italy is 09:30 in the evening and me and my workgroup are doing the go-live (As we call it) of a very complex software package. We will probably work till tomorrow morning. When I have a little time I keep myself calm and focused by watching Bernadette's videos. They're not only interesting but I find them really relaxing. Thankyou very much for your outstanding work Bernadette. Looking forward to have you on my side of the Atlantic,

[@ragnkja]

Good luck! Here’s to a smooth launch.

[@rossinimauro]

@@ragnkja thankyou, everything went well. We are happy enjoying weekend, our IS manager is happy, too!

[@RosieS214]

I was taken to see Hamilton live and expected to hate it as I really really don't like rap. Instead, it is the most amazing incredible production I've ever seen.

[@madeleinebrandenburg401]

I went with my choir right at the end of 2019 with the same expectation, but LOVED it! I just so happened to be obsessed with the 18th Century in general, so that helped. The whole performance was breathtaking (music and costumes).

[@thevintagewo6007]

Y'ALL, I have never been this excited to get an ad in my entire life!!!!😂

[@tessahaubert9747]

"Live entertainment is one of the first industries to suffer, and one of the last to recover." **cries in theater kid**

[@shenenigans2037]

Absolutely. Here I sit, actually crying, because god I miss theatre. From one theatre kid to another: I feel you. And we will be back. But man, does the meantime suck.

[@tessahaubert9747]

​@@shenenigans2037 Yeah, I really miss it too. My show was supposed to happen two weeks after we went into lockdown 😭

[@sophiejackson4748]

@@tessahaubert9747 I feel you on that. We were only a week away when we went into lockdown. But we the theatre kids will always support each other :)

[@tessahaubert9747]

@@sophiejackson4748 Aw I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm also so glad that theater kids are the way they are, they're all so fun- loving and always there for each other. We really need people like that during this time!

[@sweety4807]

@@tessahaubert9747 ...and HOW!!!

[@knitbelove]

Bernadette, I'm pretty sure this is your best video ever ❤️ your passion for theatre and costuming is so powerful, and I loved learning so much about how the industry works. I hope our contributions make a difference!!

[@miseralisyeeeh2834]

I am suddenly more hyped to learn tailoring after school.

[@moth.faerie]

I just graduated from an MFA program in costume construction this past May and let me tell you, nobody in my graduating class is having a good time right now. I've been selling masks for the past 7 months and hoping someday we can all go back to work! So weird to see my industry explained in a youtube video, but love the attention brought to the struggle of being a theatre artist right now! This jacket is so cute, I'm definitely adding it to my list of projects ❤️

[@abbyroy8430]

I work for a company that makes specialty textiles for the entertainment industry. All of these people’s fears and concerns are things we’ve talked about at work and it’s so scary. Thank you Bernadette for shining a light on this often forgotten industry. We are artists and artists of all kinds are suffering right now. You are wonderful for using your incredible voice to raise awareness (and donations). ❤️

[@magalila8853]

Victorian clack clack is my new favorite noise

[@AnimalVegetableMineral]

What a fantastic piece, expertly crafted. I really hope the industry survives and thrives again.

[@karakarapi7963]

petition for netflix to give bernadette her own show

[@evelynjo6334]

*blows kiss* for the algorithm I'm a musician, and we live performers need to pull together through this. This is a wonderful initiative!

[@rosalind6461]

I love how the music sounds rather like Downton Abbey. Very calming

[@hannahnoel1038]

This is my favorite documentary even though it's not actually a documentary.

[@5minutesofyourtime]

I'm here for how in the Costube community you can go into the comments and find a bunch of other costubers fangirling and supporting each other

[@sioframay]

I love a behind the scenes look that shows my why something is done the way it is and costs what it costs. I also just love watching people do what they're good at.

[@Marsenvy]

Dear Bernadette, Just wanted you to know that my husband (who is not into sewing at all) loves to sit with me and watch your channel. We both love each video because it's entertaining, educational & what my husband likes the most, the tranquility you provide. Your channel has become our safe spot. A place to recover from the day's craziness. Thank you.

[@Megh2D]

Shoutout to Bryan Blythe for vocally protecting such incredible artists. I had the honor of being directed by Bryan many moons ago as a wee theatre arts student (I played a myopic bull, thou art welcome.) He's a straight-talking dynamo, and I respect him even more now.

[@sadiebelcreations]

So great to finally see this after hearing about it in your patreon update vlogs. I think you got the perfect balance between showcasing your beautiful work and providing a platform for voices we would never usually hear from. Thank you!

[@solayange]

I was one of the lead designers on a student production at my uni in Canada, and in March we also got shut down (obviously). The last thing I did for that show was tailor a jacket sleeve (student show, I designed and made/sourced, did a bit of everything) It was just a student show, its not my job, but it still hurt. It was going to be my last uni show and boy. I’m not over it yet. I’m really excited to make the jacket, I just want Broadway to survive. I was also supposed to come see Hamilton in May in NYC. I’ll see it one day, and I’ll wear my spencer to it ❤️

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

It was really interesting to learn about this topic. The level of craftsmanship going into those costumes is incredible. Your spencer looks so beautiful, and I think it will be quite a useful little jacket for spring (if we finally go outside, I hope). It looks absolutely great with this skirt 😊

[@meg-tan]

hey youtube algorithm, here's a comment so more people see this amazing vid :D

[@JuliaXyooj]

As someone who works in theatre, thank you so much for putting out this video. We want to go back to work. 😞

[@godlesslippillow]

Can we like appreciate what a great idea this is? I would love more patterns to recreate delicious costumes from Broadway shows.

[@samburros5968]

Yes Bernadette!!! Such an ingenious way to use your platform!! I’m always impressed by how you choose to be an advocate for others with your channel and insta, but we love letting people understand how necessary the theatre industry is and how vast it is in terms of employment!!

[@StacyHawkins]

As a costumer in the live performance industry, I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!

[@maybeabbymort]

I can’t wait to make a Spencer jacket with absolutely none of the necessary sewing skills

[@RebeccaClemonsCW]

Honestly, same. My experience is two dresses, a skirt, and a few masks, all on a machine xD I've only used a patter for the masks, and that was literally just one piece. So why not attempt this and spend probably literally the rest of covid trying to figure it out?

[@maybeabbymort]

@@RebeccaClemonsCW Nice! I've made one pair of pajama pants and sooo many masks. I was the designated mask maker in my household. So we'll see what happens!

[@RebeccaClemonsCW]

@@maybeabbymort Yes! I had the opportunity to make 50 for my community. It was great, but now I'm all masked out and buy mine xD

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

@@RebeccaClemonsCW The making of Spencer jackets is very fulfilling. Don't be intimidated. I feel that you will enjoy the project immensely. :)

[@barbraseville8984]

Most relatable comment.

[@AcademyNS]

You know how, occasionally, a person will lend their name to a garment through time? Wellington boots. Spencer. Cardigan. I am looking forward to future dress historians spotting early 21st C "Hamilton Spencers."