How I became a Mucha Muse:

[@marybeal1024]

Does anyone else find the sound of cutting fabric completely relaxing? The dress is beautiful.

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Mary Beal. Great name Mary! Do you know of your namesake? The mid 17th Century English Portrait artist Mary Beale? She was recognised in her own time as England’s first professional woman artist and worked very successfully and fully supported by her husband who handled the business end of their joint enterprise. Mary was unfortunately, often confused with Peter Lely and regrettably, due to centuries of blatant sexism her finest works are attributed to him, whilst his worst works were automatically attributed to her. 😞😞😞 The Victorians refused to accept that women can paint and due to their neglect by overwhelmingly male Art Historians women’s contribution and achievements in art have been often hidden, exacerbated by the ban on signing their work. Mary was excellent at painting children and was responsible for some wonderfully sensitive paintings of her son, Charles and downright sexy paintings of her husband Charles Beale whom she obviously fancied something rotten and who may have been a bit of a hottie 🥰😘 She’s worth Googling, especially as she painted silk and lace beautifully so her paintings are a brilliant window into Restoration period fashions. 🌺🌸🌼💐🌷🌹🌻🌺🍾🍾🍸☘️🦚🧵 🍾🍸🧵🌼LOVE MARY!💐🌻🌺🌷🍸🦚 🦚🌻🌹🌹💐🌼🌷💕💕♥️🌺🦚🍾💐

[@secundrabeasley855]

The snaps as well.

[@JuulThijssen]

The actual cutting of the fabric is always a bit of a stress factor, but the endresult is pleasing ^_^

[@silverpromidi]

And also the4 sound of thread coming through the material.

[@944gemma]

Yes. I d. Especially when I’m not the one doing the cutting.

[@canucknancy4257]

A very cool little hem trick for this type of dress (once again, missed the live due to unforseen circumstances) 😊 Hmmmbbffn inches. A wonderfully exact measurement that I work with often. 😄 Your "limited" embroidery skills produced some beautiful flowers. I'm so glad that you have the valiant Sir Wegie to keep you safe from evils. The snaps forming the pleat at the back is very innovative. Oh those gorgeous shoes. The dress turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing the making of it with us. Take care.

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm always glad to be of service, offering precise measurements for my friends who want to sew along. Sir Wegie sends a little paw-kiss to you!

[@emmamarentette]

this looks so wonderful, and seems like a historical outfit that you could wear seamlessly today! Not that you can't wear other historical outfits, just that this one might not attract odd looks. Also, we stan a partner that can competently size your pleats!

[@JuulThijssen]

Aren't I the luckiest person to have a partner that will pleat my gown and even do so on camera?!

[@AliciaB.]

The hand embroidery and the hanging 'tippets' in the back are just 😙👌 ! Very Dumbledoresque, albeit in a very different colour scheme. I'm now actively suspecting you teach at Hogwarts when we are not looking

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Alicia B. 💕♥️🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JuulThijssen]

Ohhhh nooo, I've been found out! My actual name is Dumbedora and I teach sewing magic ;)

[@AliciaB.]

@@JuulThijssen :)

[@thebratqueen]

As an American, I greatly appreciated the conversion into the mmphhhhhbs system of measurements. :D

[@brissygirl4997]

An inch is 2.5cm so 25cm is approximately 10 inches give or take

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

I spent my formative years with feet and inches, then went decimal and it’s just so much easier, especially if like me, you are a mathematical imbecile!🥰🥰🥰

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm glad to be of service with my exact conversions. I know it makes life so much easier ;)

[@thebratqueen]

@@JuulThijssen It really does. And the math checks out!

[@ОльгаИ-у4с]

Слов нет.Как все с любовью без спешки изготавливает вещи.просто поклонница тех лет и как ей это все идет.красавица слов нет.

[@gloriaw9228]

Everyone has already said it truly wonderful. Beautiful workmanship, color, design and a beautiful women wearing it. It's a pleasure to watch your video's we are transported to a calm and peaceful space.

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you so much! It's a pleasure to know I bring a piece of peace to people watching

[@dpr6582]

Great to see the lotus machine in action!

[@jimhooper4252]

It’s the best thing you have made ....it’s a wonderful “ true” colour , it really suits you , and it has shown your immense patience and skill .congratulations .BRAVO !

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

JIM HOOPER Hear, hear 🌷💐🌼🌻🦚🌺💕♥️🌼🍸🍸🍸🍸🍾🍾🍾🍾🌹🌹🌹

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you thank you, I am real proud of the colour I made. It brings a lot of satisfaction to wear a thing that you've put so much work into.

[@helenjohannesman9165]

I love the colors! And the embroidered flowers are so beautiful!

[@CarolineDAmbrosioDesigns]

The dress is so pretty and you can see it makes u happy!! You’re so talented!! 😊

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you, it does!

[@fernshepherd3416]

Out of the hundreds of costube videos I've watched, I think this dress is my absolute favourite. Everything about it calls out to me! It was incredible to watch you dye the fabric and turn it into such a wonderful finished garment. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world!

[@JuulThijssen]

I’m glad you loved it so much, it was really fun to make this and I love it a lot, too!🧡

[@pauladavitt7554]

You say your embroidery skills are limited, those are not limited skills in any way. The dress looks super comfy and easy to wear. I’d love one for work. Your very talented

[@JuulThijssen]

It did turn out so comfortable, it would be quite suitable for everyday/work wear. Maybe not the tassels at the back though ^_^

[@mdmaybe]

Wegie is going to chase you everytime you wear that dress! :)

[@brissygirl4997]

I don't think Juul would mind. Cats are our evil overlords you know 😂

[@mdmaybe]

Brissy Girl very true! Mine certainly rules the roost!

[@JuulThijssen]

Truth! 😂

[@skepticalpirate]

Your dress turned out so cute! Also

[@JuulThijssen]

I promise there will be more Wegie on my channel, I mean what would I be without my quality control inspector?

[@spellwithane6888]

The snaps-closure is so clever!!! 😃 I love the dress. And I also love your cm to inch conversion. 😄

[@JuulThijssen]

Oh yes, I am an expert in cm-to-inch conversion and I never have to ask google to convert inches, cups, fahrenheit and such for me over and over again. Never happens!

[@marliesethomas]

That snap back pleat is BRILLIANT!

[@alexismontez4230]

I did a diploma (18 months) of costume including patternmaking, and that 'questionable' hem hack is how I even up A line hems. I usually do it with a measuring tape on the paper pattern.

[@JuulThijssen]

Does this mean I 'invented' something that already existed? Glad to know it is a real thing

[@karinbaird2499]

Your dress is the most beautiful dress in the world. So simple and elegant yet rustic. 😍

[@JuulThijssen]

I love that about it too, it isn't refined but it has great charm.

[@aprilmunday1152]

It's a lovely dress and the embroidery makes it. It was good to see your supervisor taking such an active role in its creation.

[@JuulThijssen]

Couldn't have done any of this without him, essential part of the process!

[@rachelmayes298]

Juul, i have been looking forward to part two. You are the best YT channel for historical sewing. I love watching you construct another beautiful garment for you to wear. Not only do I learn from you, but I also zone out with my cup of tea, you are so enjoyable to watch. If I was five percent as talented as you I’d be so happy. Lots of love from UK 💕💕💕

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you for all those sweet compliments

[@michelecraig9658]

For me, who is new to pattern making, I absolutely love seeing the planning stages of this.

[@DamesalaMode]

This turned out so flattering! I always worry that these kind of unshaped dresses will look dowdy on anyone with a less-than-willowy figure, but the addition of the belt and the snaps (genius!) really makes all the difference. I'm very inspired to make one!

[@JuulThijssen]

I think the belt and the snaps do help, but also the drape of the fabric! I have been wanting to try it on with a corset just for fun, but haven't done that yet.

[@leav1it1me]

Big thanks to youtube algorithm i got recommended this video. I love how theres no music, just the sound of her breating and stitches and the fabric. I also love the dress and im thinking about making one myself. Also I might be stitching decorations on some of my existing plain dresses :)

[@emmastromgard9415]

Oh, Juul. This dress is so ... so... I’m out of words. Amazing. Again. Allways.

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you ☺

[@emmastromgard9415]

I had to rewatch this video, and again had a good laugh at “ask an adult for help”. So funny! I love your humour. 😂

[@madelinegutierrez1720]

OMGosh - in real life when I was SEARCHING THE INTERNET for reform dresses - you were making one!

[@alicec1500]

I really like the lack of music in your videos and enjoy the natural sounds, like birds and cutting of fabric in your videos- very peaceful

[@jilliedillie]

I loved this project! From dyeing fabric to the last gold bead, I’m amazed at how much time you would spend. Why do I always want things to take less time? They take as long as they take. A good lesson for me. Really loved your close up camera angles. What a gorgeous color it turned out to be. My favorite was your smile at the very end. You deserve to feel that proud and happy. Superb videography. Thank you!

[@procrasticrafting]

The dress turned out great!!! I love the flower design you came up with!

[@amilawstudent]

Trigger warning hem-hack. 😂 I love it. Beautiful dress!

[@RetroClaude]

Right, that's it. Everything else is going on hold. I'm making a Reform dress.

[@brissygirl4997]

Go for it and please with us non-sewers too

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Second that - you go for it. It would be lovely if you could post yours on something like Instagram.

[@JuulThijssen]

Yesss, join the reform-side and make a stunning & comfy dress... and share with us a little picture or clip if you can

[@RetroClaude]

@@JuulThijssen Research has begun and I will of course make take lots of pictures and make a video!

[@erinrabideau3691]

This piece is so gorgeous! I love the idea for adding snaps to control the volume around the waist without cutting and darting the fabric. It makes it super easy to alter in the future if needed! Amazing embroidery! 😍😍😍

[@temperhollow7716]

It is so empowering to be able to make your own clothes and to be able to do it so well! Gorgeous work.

[@Sew_Learning]

Thank you Juul for sharing this wonderful journey with us. Your reform dress is amazing...love the colour, the style and your beautiful embroidery! You are very talented! I always love your work and am thankful that you take us with you. Stay safe. Warm regards from Down Under 🇦🇺❤️👗✂️👠😎

[@solavita306]

What a thoroughly lovely dress! I love everything about it, the soft rosy rust fabric, the embroidery, the belt, the tassels. Please say that it is as comfortable to wear as it looks.

[@JuulThijssen]

It is a delight to wear, not in the least because of the feel of the fabric!

[@nancypeteja6560]

Wow! The embroidery is fantastic! The back is as beautiful as the front! Just amazing. TFS.😊 💖 👍

[@UnpackingtheTrunkCostumes]

This color is purrrrrfect on you, Juul! And the embroidery is just beautiful! Well done!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you so much! I am a bit pleased with how the embroidery came out ^_^

[@grizeldamayhem]

Amazing work and so beautifully filmed!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@efjeK]

Ooh this looks lovely! Think I will be adding some more embroidery to my own work...

[@donnahicks5295]

I love the Egyptian look of your sewing machine!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

If I made a small little sample dress like that, it wouldn’t last long. My children would swiftly abscond with it and the next time I would see it would be full of mud with angelic voices chorusing, “look what we found, Mommy!” “Yes, where did you find it? It wouldn’t have happened to be on my sewing table?” “Oh no! Mommy! It was just lying around.” Within view, in our reach, and our dollies’ size, so obviously ours.) I love the full size dress as well. So beautifully made, and lovely on you as well.

[@MonaSkovJensen]

I really loved how your dress turn out! It was great to follow the process from dyeing the fabric to sewing the dress!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@sarahlowes6213]

Really enjoyed this partly because it was so well explained and partly because I haven't seen much reform dress stuff on KZbin and I love that style.

[@karenmoody7011]

Its turned out really beautiful, it sounds like the fabric is silk when you pulled the embroidery thread through it, I can't wait to start mine.

[@JuulThijssen]

Yep, silk fabric but cotton embroidery thread.

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Lovely. Might try this after I finish my other projects.

[@marthabenner6528]

That ham trick is handy. I'll go do that as soon as the video is over. I love how easy you made it look. I have relearned something from you an important thing I had forgotten, "if it's difficult or fussy, just slow down and take your time."

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

You look so lovely in this dress. Just such beautiful color and fabric. You are so talented Juul, I cannot get enough of your vlogs and your creations.

[@magdao.9612]

Snaps! That's genius. This video was sitting on my watch later for months but I finally got to it and it's wonderful!

[@juliaancona7531]

This is stunning on you. Beautiful color, style, drape, embroidery, everything. I think this is my most favorite dress so far, but very hard to decide with your talent. Ingenious back pleat treatment and nice to have help when needed. I see the inspector was too busy to offer assistance at that time. Did you fill the tassel balls with catnip? Best wishes and looking forward to your next amazing project. Hoping you do more of your embroidery with it. Hugs

[@JuulThijssen]

The inspector offered to help with the pleating, but once I needed his help he was very busy with important napping business.

[@melsmith2583]

What a magnificent accomplishment! Your dress is beautiful. Your talent is amazing and inspiring and I also love the sound of the scissors in the silence. Thank you for continuing to show us what is possible.😊💖

[@sarahburke8955]

The whole look is fabulous! I've never been so tempted to make a reform dress.

[@nmd1211]

Totally enjoyable. I like the lack of talking in your videos. The entire series is interesting and well done. And, I am so glad you have adults to help you when needed!

[@JuulThijssen]

I have so much wonderful helpers, between the fluffy inspector and the Mr. So I'm very lucky

[@funnyface1305]

I love the way the dress turned out! All the embroidery detail is my favorite part! I really enjoy watching your videos! They are very calming for me!

[@deannastevens1217]

WOW!!!!!! Fabulous Creation!! Love the embroidery... so Beautiful! Thank you for such a beautiful video.

[@rachelunderwood4868]

Your scissors make the most delicious crunching noise. Gorgeous dress!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@MendyLady]

I was like, oh, hey, a T-tunic - right. Aesthetic dress. Of course it's a T-tunic. I would not have thought of your embellishments, and mine would not look nearly as beautiful.

[@JuulThijssen]

Yes, so basic and versatile!

[@twaalderbos]

I adoooooore this dress!!! The colour and material are stunning, the level of detail is insane and it suits you perfectly!

[@GwensShenanigans]

Oh my, it's so very, very pretty!

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm excited to see your dress, will you be sharing progress pictures?

[@GwensShenanigans]

@@JuulThijssen For sure! ❤

[@VintageModiste]

I just love your dress, you look S T U N N I N G! I am in the process of making one for myself and can't wait to get it completed now!

[@JuulThijssen]

Oh how exciting! Will you be sharing pictures, please? What colours and fabric have you chosen?

[@Smedette]

Those snap-pleats are brilliant.

[@cheerful_something_something]

That Hem hack! Fantastic : ) Just the kind of tip I enjoy : )

[@archiecat4182]

I really loved everything about this, as always. ❤️❤️❤️ The dress turned out so well I’m sure you are delighted! I’m delighted too☺️. I love the arts & crafts movement. The hint of medieval fantasy and a return to more earthy and wholesome styles and materials. What a joy it must have been to wear such ‘free’ clothing after being trussed up for so long. It must have felt like wearing your nightgown in public! Thank you so much for sharing this. You’re still very much my favourite youtuber. (Unless Wegie starts his own channel.)

[@JuulThijssen]

I love the hints of medieval/fantasy, it is so fun to think about how people before us were also inspired by fashion history for their clothes

[@yourbookladykatie]

That snap trick is brilliant!

[@jennysimmons7118]

I love this video. Always enjoy watching you sew. I love the embroidery. Bet it was a little difficult to do on that fabric. However it turned out beautifully. The clothes you make show your love of the craft of sewing. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@JuulThijssen]

The fabric was very forgiving when it came to the embroidery, but I did base the design on the fabric (smaller details with fewer strands of thread would probably not have worked that well)

[@c.wrightcreativeautochtone2574]

Your stitchery work is amazing!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@jkabholat]

I like Wegie ☺️. Beautiful embroidery.

[@carole3680]

Lovely, through and through.

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@louiseh.7326]

Très jolie, beau travail de broderie, j'adore ce que vous réalisez.

[@JuulThijssen]

Merci!

[@gladdy2104]

Working under expert supervision... 💞... Love it.... I am a really big fan of you and your work... 💞 An a big fan of the supervisor.... 💞 🤣🤣

[@roxiepoe9586]

I really like this dress. The process was interesting, too.

[@Historical_Seamstress]

Absolutely beautiful! You are amazing!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thanks ^_^

[@AZJS23]

Beautifully done! Wegie is gorgeous.

[@rubyfkat]

R🌹..PRACHTIG JUUL,..wat een werk..en wat een geduld..en wat een vakvrouwschap...sjappoo!!👒🪡🧵👘

[@ambrosiata]

I love everything about this 😻😻😻

[@JuulThijssen]

Yay, thanks!

[@taniamagicfingers1636]

Another great video and craftswomanship. The poppers/snaps for the panel at the back is such a great idea. I love your happy face at the end.

[@JuulThijssen]

This is definitely a happy dress!!

[@catreid1019]

Such a pretty dress and so clearly brings you joy!

[@Fraloob]

Gorgeous! And so beautifully made!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@samanthaallman6236]

The ideal ASMR costuming video.... So now I must dig through the stash because I need one. Also, your cat is fabulous and bigger than my two kitties put together!

[@agypsycircle]

It’s a very lovely gown !

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@joann1917]

WOW! Nice job. I would not have the patience for all the detail.

[@dorothestraburger6494]

Tolles Video Juul! Ich bin begeistert von Eurer Challenge und deinem Ergebnis!

[@dianebrown4559]

Thank you for a really nice video. I liked watching you work so diligently on every aspect of the garment. And . . . all your hard work 'paid off' as we say because the dress is truly beautiful.

[@dianedunshea3949]

Your so talented. Such lovely detail.

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@pamelamarkie6773]

This dress is so perfect! I think you really outdid yourself this time.

[@breec]

This is so stunning! I adore the little beads you added to the back of the belt

[@woodenkat8971]

For some reason when I first saw the fabric you were using I thought it was leather. Maybe the texture or the color but I was very confused why you were making a leather kirtle! It's so pretty tho!

[@JuulThijssen]

That would have been weird indeed! But no, it is a special kind of silk I'm using, very lovely to wear actually!

[@donnahicks5295]

I loved everything about this right down to those fabulous shoes!!

[@catalinacerceta7237]

Can't wait to see it Juul!

[@karalee2270]

An amazing dress and as always your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@lizziejsfoulon3624]

With your stranded silk thread you cut a length (not too long) and take all the strands apart then put them back together again, all facing the same way as they came off the reel, then thread the needle. This gives you a flatter finish to your satin stitches and really makes it ping.

[@JuulThijssen]

I didn’t know this, will try it next time for sure!

[@evelyn_r]

4am in Melbourne, AU, again 🤦‍♀️ ah well, will watch it afterwards when I wake up.😅

[@JuulThijssen]

So sorry for that, but hope you will enjoy it anyway!

[@neverstopdreaming2409]

So unbelievably pretty. Love your videos.

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!

[@mouseluva]

This video was so relaxing I was struggling to stay awake! I really love Arts and Crafts architecture, so it was really enjoyable to see the everyday fashion side of this time period/theory! I hope you feel as lovely in that dress as you look :)

[@shetania]

Beautiful! I might have to try this one!

[@JuulThijssen]

I hope you do, it is a fun project: very forgiving and ample opportunity to customise to your own tastes and wishes.

[@AriallaMacAllister]

This whole project was wonderful, and you look tremendously happy wearing it! I love the extra bead and embroidery details that you added at the end. The snaps for the back pleat are so clever!

[@THEMAYQUEEN1]

Ah very lovely!! That dress looks very comfortable.

[@JuulThijssen]

It is, thank you!

[@byagnessimone]

This dress is beautiful, as well as you wearing it!

[@rachelberry1570]

What a wonderful dress! Well done.

[@heatherelise327]

Beautiful!! You looked just like an art nouveau print at the end ^_^ and as always, gorgeous construction and detail work. That dress will be a pleasure to wear (and looks very quarantine comfy!!)

[@janeodee1677]

I think I may have to join this Reform challange! been wanting to do a artistic reform but didn't know where to start, thank you so much. this is my favourite sewing video on youtube.

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm glad you like the video and I wish you a lot of fun making your artistic reform dress!