Hand Embroidered 18th Century Bodice

This took a lot longer than I thought! It was well worth it though. A one of a kind 18th century bodice that is custom to my desire.
Petticoat video:
• How To Make An 18th Ce...
boning video:
• How To Use Plastic Boning
18th century pattern:
www.etsy.com/listing/13838391...
Etsy shop:
www.etsy.com/shop/thetailoret...

[@StephanieClaussen]

I'm so glad you included that comment about "this is taking so long." I've done some embroidery projects and in general they take me about 6 months! Your improvised embroidery designs are so lovely. I need to find another clothing item to embroider now!

[@thetailorette]

Yes!! I always start thinking it’ll be a shorter project 🤦🏼‍♀️ and thank you! I enjoy letting my hand flow at the design 🙂

[@karenhansen31]

I can’t believe how beautiful the embroidery looks on your bodice

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!

[@terrymoore783]

WOW!

[@victoriafrances2432]

Lovely!

[@livelifecourageously]

Very beautiful

[@Cherishedprints-stationery]

so beautiful

[@snookiedoo]

Wow! Aww such a precious baby☺☺☺

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! She's so sweet! :)

[@grukarndy]

I love it, and your baby is so sweet!

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!

[@alessandraberti6024]

Veramente bello!

[@KnitTherapy]

im in loooooooove amazing job!😍

[@janewhite3728]

So beautiful!! Embroidery can absolutely transform a garment!

[@miriamgillham6701]

Absolutely fantastic. What a fabulous make. Well done you! Who cares how long it took. You did it anyway! So thrilled with your outcome.

[@jguitar23]

Great authentic look. Bravo♡

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! ❤️

[@MrsCelesteB]

Amazing! Beautiful. Youre so talented!

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!!

[@sharonsmithcambridge176]

❤

[@christineb8148]

Haha nothing like a little self-castigation... I love embroidery. It takes time but it's kind of soothing and it's such a beautiful element to a garment. Your bodice looks so pretty. One thing I have done that I thought of because of the weave of the red linen: if you use a single color of floss, you can buy another skein a shade or two lighter and substitute a couple of the strands of the main color for the lighter threads when you thread your needle. It doesn't really dramatically change the overall look but it adds nice texture and a little variegation and depth to the embroidery.

[@aroger2486]

Omg beautiful!

[@mcanultymichelle]

Wow,that has to be the nicest top lv I’ve ever seen.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!’

[@bekytg9393]

The embroidery on your bodice is outstanding, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!!

[@katielewisquilting]

Thanks so much for the new video, Cassaundra! It's absolutely beautiful. I appreciate you showing the pattern cover :)

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! ❤️

[@petrablijleven1119]

You gave me inspiration to decorate my favorite coat! Will have to wait for warmer weather because I wear the coat regularly in winter, but still… thank you!

[@thetailorette]

Yes! That’s a great idea!

[@JR-ih1hh]

Beautiful and inspiring! ✨️

[@skolljumper]

I've got some heavy linen watching this with envy

[@thetailorette]

Stitch away! It’s so much fun 🙂

[@Jana41951]

That’s a split stitch. It’s similar to the back stitch. This looks stunning. I want to make this.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! Yes, okay that sounds right. I feel like I knew the name at one point but forgot 🙂

[@emilywelsh5359]

This was STUNNING! I love your hand-drawn embroidery. Very tempted to make one of these for myself… :) The first stitch you showed is called a backstitch!

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! Oh yes, I remember that name now 🙂 Yes you should!! It’s easy as you don’t need expensive fabric to make it… plus, embroidered floss is really cheap!

[@mcomeslast]

Thanks! Love the pin trick for stretching.

[@ushere5791]

wooooooooooooooow. the hand-stitched embroidery is absolutely lovely!!

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!!!

[@vaissierelaurence7290]

it's beautiful, but I wonder why you didn't embroider the top before assembling the lining, it would have been easier I think?

[@thetailorette]

Your thinking is right! But I wanted the experience of putting the design on the bodice with it finished. Plus, I had a lot of seams I was going over and working around and I didn’t want the hassle. More just a personal preference 🙂

[@crystalcreates9846]

Absolutely beautiful! Loved the video AND the ending. Great job as always.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you!!

[@cindybaker7543]

Beautiful!!!! 💗💗💗

[@dannywarhurst7169]

Stunning embroidery

[@user-ig2ih5tk2f]

Beautiful job! I'm new at this costume making...but your video is simple and clear to follow...thank you. Id love a ref for the bodice pattern please. It looks easy enoug for me a beginner lol.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! That is my goal. To show the the more difficult things in sewing are definitely doable for newbies! Here is the pattern I use for this dress: www.etsy.com/listing/702755702/period-impressions-1770s-polonaise-with I don't always add the ribbon to turn it into a polonaise dress, but I just leave the skirt attached to the bodice as an extra skirt piece.

[@Noeylumme]

Stunning!:)

[@rebeccaharden6018]

I love it!

[@katerinahikesalot1644]

Good attempt. The embroidery really should have been done before the lining went in. You don't want to see the stitching coming through. But it looks pretty good. 🙂

[@thetailorette]

I know that’s the standard but I liked the idea of drawing in the garment as it was finished. More a personal preference for this particular project 🙂

[@irinasouvandjiev]

I made some 18th century stays last summer, and I read somewhere that they would use linings that were loosely sewn in, so they could be taken out and washed separately when sweaty. I could be wrong, but that’s what I did: I did some basic flossing, and then put in the lining with fairly large but barely visible stitches. Also, how do you close this at the front? Did you pin it closed or are there hooks and eyes?

[@thetailorette]

Yes! I’ve heard that as well. My theory is there was a little bit of both they did. I’ve seen both ways. I tend to break rules to create a certain look so I’m Not entirely going based on historical records. I used hooks and eyes for the front closure. I’ve found it to look cleaner than pins.

[@Yesi9693]

Do you round with a file your boning liners?