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@JoyfulinHope10 ай бұрын
Which online fabric stores do you like the most?
@cringeproof100 Жыл бұрын
Really nice! Just a suggestion, show the skirt at the beginning so we have a visual of the end product
@GarryMcCaghАй бұрын
Your skirt came when I was at most discouraged with patterns and the styles on you utube etc, your channel popped up today, exactly what I was looking for, can't thank you enough! Looking forward to watching your other videos. ❤
@TheKatelinn Жыл бұрын
I love historical sewing, the haircare is just a huge bonus. I just washed my hair with clay and rinsed with apple cider vinegar. No soap or shampoo has been near my hair since mid November.
@Tatooinesunrise Жыл бұрын
This tutorial is a lifesaver! I have stage IV endometriosis, and I’m honestly in constant battle with my body as If I have flare (that can last multiple days, if not weeks) the swelling is so bad that nothing fits/or I can’t stand the pressure of anything too tight around my stomach. Just adds more to the misery when you can’t wear the things that make you happy. But this is why I love historical fashion 💖 thank you so much for this! Will be making an obscene amount of these now ha
@AmyLouiseDens7 ай бұрын
This skirt has stuck in my craw for a year! I have found fabric for this and will be making it very soon, Lord willing.
@Shahrezad1 Жыл бұрын
I love this kind of skirt! 👏👏👏 If you're an upcycler like me, a king size bed sheet (halved, length-wise) is about the amount of fabric you'll need for the front and back pieces, if you are interested in using thrifted materials. (So long as you are a short to midsized human, anyway. 🤷 )
@bsal4160 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the midst of this! High five for upcycling. I'm 5'7" and it will work for me if it's king sized.
@birdwoman494426 күн бұрын
You are so inspiring.. after watching your videos, and two other bloggers.. I just finished my own skirt - sewn all by hand.. thank you for your great videos 😆💖
@bsal4160 Жыл бұрын
This is funny timing because I am in the midst of making an 18th century inspired skirt out of a king sized cotton bed sheet! I'm hoping to make it a little differently, the back panel will lace together in front between two roomy pockets. I am also sick of the way modern clothing fits and find it in general very unflattering. One day I will make a pair of stays! I am pretty intimidated still for that one. It would be fun to see a video about how you became interested in historical clothing! 💜 Thanks for your content
@dsvance1 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Modern clothing is lacking in dignity. And fast fashion falls apart after three or four washings. This shows my age, but I remember buying good-quality t-shirts to wear with jeans or casual skirts, and they lasted, I kid you not, for over a decade. I wore them and laundered them once a week. For ten years. Now I go to a department store (not even a box store), pay good money hoping for quality, and the thing is pilled and all body gone from the fabric the fourth time I take it out of the dryer. I'm going back to woven fabrics just to get away from that nonsense. And the spandex. Just try to find *anything* without spandex in it.
@gloriaguzman7297 ай бұрын
Love the skirt but also the black dress!
@ltvanburen85553 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos on your channel. This is going to be my first sewing project when I am ready!
@jackyhyurane73627 ай бұрын
This first video i can follow , to sew this kind of skirt Now i need one with some pockets 😂
@studious_nonchalance Жыл бұрын
I have made of these in the last year and a half and they are absolutely fantastic. I have trouble finding skirts that I like and that fit me, but these are just so cute, flattering and easy to make. You don't even need a sewing machine! I did all mine by hand!
@dsvance1 Жыл бұрын
That's great! And so encouraging, as I moved a few months ago and cannot find the cords for my sewing machine. I can make it work by turning the wheel by hand, but it won't wind bobbins that way and I'm not sure a hand-wound bobbin will work in the machine. I have hand-sewn and found it relaxing. I'd promised my pre-school daughter a pair of lined wool pants but was delayed in making them then found myself living abroad with no access to a machine. "But momma," she said, "you promised!" So I made them by hand and she loved wearing them, as did her younger sister a few years later.
@patriciajrs4610 ай бұрын
@@dsvance1Wow! You made a pair of pants by hand?! Awesome! I applaud you.
@elizabethhunter1412 Жыл бұрын
P.S. why yes, yes I have felt dissatisfied with modern skirt options! Hence why I own mine and make all my own! :). Thanks for helping ladies like us on our journey toward better clothing!
@louiseswart1315 Жыл бұрын
We need roughly 3X the waist measurement plus seam allowances for this kind of pleats.
@therian_forever12 Жыл бұрын
I love the calm, quiet, slow style of your videos.
@therian_forever12 Жыл бұрын
Forgot to say, congratulations on your 5th pregnancy! I think you're amazing!
@IndigoSew Жыл бұрын
👍 Excellent videography by 8yo. That linen is a gorgeous colour - rich and deep. Beautiful. Thanks for showing the process and details. As there are gaps in the sides, I wonder if pockets are possible/reasonable? Probably attach to the side gap of the front piece and up into the waistband to give pocket support. Hmm. Worth consideration. Also, if even pleats are desired, a cardboard template of some kind might help. Cheers
@lovinglifefreely5 ай бұрын
Love these skirts, I would love to see tiered ones as well as pleated. I think the midi tiered length is so pretty also, so flowy.
@khobbs6132 Жыл бұрын
I like that you got right to the point of making the skirt. Thank you so much.
@KarenMcNeil-en2fn8 ай бұрын
This is a lovely skirt. Very clever design. May I say your hair is beautiful 🙂
@jocelynleung7480 Жыл бұрын
Happy to see sewing content from you again ❤
@angelicagrills7123 Жыл бұрын
Love this. My parents' native country (Panama) uses this style of skirt for the folkloric dress. Thank you so much for the video. You made my day. 😍
@readingdestination9025 Жыл бұрын
I love these homemade clothing; you can adjust it exactly to your taste and, of course, the ability to wear it no matter what you’d body is doing.
@yaminabouhas3983 Жыл бұрын
I was planning to make a skirt without pattern. As i don't have a machine. I will do it by hand ......slow sewing I think i will put my selfmade Victorian pocket underneath. This sharing is very helpful and good explained. Thank you ❤️
@mcanultymichelle Жыл бұрын
I have a machine but like sewing by hand more because l can sit in my comfy chair while sewing and watch videos 😊
@yaminabouhas3983 Жыл бұрын
@@mcanultymichelle Nice to hear. ☺️ I even take my little sewing work to coffee houses .🤗
@mcanultymichelle Жыл бұрын
@@yaminabouhas3983 that’s great.l better the people you work with like seeing someone make something with their hands.
@MegM0221 Жыл бұрын
I have been wearing the one I made from your previous video non-stop. The best. Wish I had it when I was pregnant!
@1961Lara Жыл бұрын
I am always disappointed with modern skirts. The never fit, terrible material options, and never long enough. I will definitely be trying this pattern. Th pleating is lovely.
@HCUncategorized Жыл бұрын
Fantastic videography!!! Also, very nice skirt. I will make this if I ever find myself with 4 yards of something and I don't have a plan yet.
@playinglifeoneasy9226 Жыл бұрын
I did this with a plaid flannel and used the plaid to line up the pleats.
@johnNJ4024 Жыл бұрын
Nice easy design to follow that doesn't require buying a pattern. Neat that it's so adaptive to any body shape. Kind of reminds me of a Japanese hakama worn during kendo sword training. Another inspiring video! Great videography too! :)
@Trayne183711 ай бұрын
I need to make 2 skirt for a cemetery walk.... this is what I want to do Saw a different one... but I like the waist band better on this skirt I will probably extend the front waist band , instead of the twill tap ties , so that we have more of a sash... to work with Thanks for an excellent video
@imavictorian7 ай бұрын
Just made one myself, thanks for sharing!
@prashantiyoga355410 ай бұрын
I'm almost finished my first skirt, just hand sewing the hem tomorrow (it's all pinned and ready to go) Thank you for this beautiful tutorial 🙏 I have been too unwell to tackle any sewing projects for a few years now. This was the first time I have been able to actually finish a project (bar taking up some curtains last year, but it was a nightmare for my body at that time 😣) in years. SO SO satisfying! I love it already, and can't wait to wear it 🎉
@pgree689 ай бұрын
How long (excluding hemming) did it take you? I've been wanting to make this but wanna get it done in one sitting so I've been putting it off for a while
@elizabethhunter1412 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your pregnancy! These are the best maternity skirts! For two of mine I chose to top stitch the pleats part way down, longer in the middle, shortening to the edges, to help the pleats stay and to help with the tailored look. I love how you tuck the ties in in the back; I'll definitely be trying this!
@johnNJ4024 Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that you top stitch the pleats on the inside so no stitching shows on the outside? And, a bit of ironing keeps the pleats looking nice to freshen them up after washing?
@annep.1905 Жыл бұрын
To the person asking about a petticoat, if you're worried about the slit, you can add large pockets attached to the back panel and at the waistband - they look a little bit like bad rectangles. They provide an extra several inches of coverage under the slit, and would be impossible to see past.
@therian_forever12 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Would you wear it with a petticoat in case the slits open up? I would be tempted to keep putting my hands in them like pockets! Will you make a belt pocket to wear underneath? I love the idea of the separate pocket worn underneath and accessed through those slits. Just discovered your channel and love it!
@dreameroftheworlds Жыл бұрын
You can actually make the slits smaller . There really there so you can get the skirt on . Or you can make the pleats over lap more.
@designindeb Жыл бұрын
Very nicely done! Also, I found it very interesting as to how to sew without a pattern, as I've been one that has sewn with patterns all my life's.
@rhondaschandelmeier931410 ай бұрын
Nice work to you & your son💕
@AnneS5089 ай бұрын
Love the adjustable yet tailored look with a proper waistband! Thanks!
@Boudica-um9um Жыл бұрын
I use my 18th century skirts all the time as well, I make a lot of historical clothing for my everyday wear. Loved seeing this and you're son did a great job filming
@KatherineSewing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jnnschnll9008 Жыл бұрын
Very pretty, I can imagine the linen skirt really well together with a knitted Nordic pattern sweater!
@Mamagioski Жыл бұрын
I love this! I need to make my own.
@sarahlashbrook6991 Жыл бұрын
I actually made this skirt following your written tutorial last year. It was one of my first sewing projects and I love it! I think it’s time to make another one now that I’m a little better at sewing.
@annalynn9325 Жыл бұрын
I’m totally dissatisfied with modern skirt options! And I really want to try this! Many thanks 💕 And kudos you your boy for his excellent visoegraohy
@PsychoKat90 Жыл бұрын
This type of skirt is definitely on my to-do list. And your son did a great job!
@julieedwards69379 ай бұрын
I’ve made a couple of simple skirts with elastic waist bands but they aren’t very comfortable and I find it hard to get the waist fit right, I think I’ll have a go at your method, thanks for the video 😊
@lorenheard25615 ай бұрын
A year later,great filming by your 8 year- old!!! Beautiful skirt!! It is flattering on you❤✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💙Hope all is well😊💖🕊️☘️
@gamejunky98 Жыл бұрын
This was a video that I desperately needed, thank you!
@rietje8269 Жыл бұрын
Great skirt and instructions AND fantastic camera work!!! Thank you! Good luck with your new baby, hope it's another creative one!
@pgree6811 ай бұрын
This is such a great video! I sew quilts but have always been too scared to try clothing! Going to give this one a go today!!!!!
@dsvance1 Жыл бұрын
I haven't liked modern fashions for quite a while. I like to wear skirts, and I like them long and loose. I've sewn skirts without patterns for a long time, and a few months ago I decided to make an old-fashioned skirt with slits at the hips and tying at the waist, just have you've done here. But the approach I had planned is not as good as what you've shown here. So my skirts will be better for my having seen your video. And I didn't know how to do the pleats; I didn't even think of doing pleats. Thank you for making this. I see increasing numbers of women rediscovering their sewing machines as they, too, apparently lose patience with what passes for acceptable clothing these days.
@reneerobinson8195 ай бұрын
Hi Katherine, I'm a big fan of your work. I share your interest in historical accuracy, and also your love for long hair and linen home made clothing. Originally my interest was sparked by a insight into humanities incorrect path causing degradation of consciousness and knowing our ancestors possibly knew the most advanced ways to live and they didn't recently evolve from savages. It is being more eco friendly the way they lived also which I believe in. My question is about a maternity skirt being different lengths from front to back. Lucky I'm not pregnant because I would not know how to do this. I'm now finishing this skirt from green linen I got on special years ago. It looks much like yours, only I used scrap linen salvage edge for ties which could be cutting my skin as my skirt is as heavily hemmed as yours. However with shirt underneath I think will be fine.
@thankfulamelia Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing this info and i really love seeing your joy in this project, will comment back when i finish my skirt!
@marwanageeb2024 Жыл бұрын
جميله جدا
@yadealone Жыл бұрын
He is doing a great job!!!
@HelenaTeeter Жыл бұрын
I love that you used linen!! Amazing
@ciarafinley16 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I've been interested in making my own clothes for a year and am still looking for a suitable sewing machine thats not too hard to understand but long skirts are my favourite and they're usually a bit pricey. :)
@averykempf9164 Жыл бұрын
What an inspiration!
@brittanypennington9716 Жыл бұрын
Your dress is beautiful!! Did you make it? I'd love to see a video on that if you did. I'm definitely going to make a couple of these shirts. Thank you for the clean instructions!
@KatherineSewing Жыл бұрын
It is the skirt from the tutorial, with my hand made Edwardian blouse. There is also a video on that ☺️
@kerryhorwitz40936 ай бұрын
I am disabled and having a bit of a challenge getting dressed. If I can make a skirt like this, it might be a good solution for the bottom half. Thank you.
@patriciajrs4610 ай бұрын
Your finished product- as it has the slit openings on the sides- for step in ease- wouldn't it be really easy to add pockets? Or a secret pouch?
@rebeccamoon8412 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what is that black outfit with all the lace starting around 1:50? Did you make it?
@amyniemann9564 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful skirt beautiful lady
@jennamonsen58911 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! I especially liked learning about the different front/back pleating patterns, and the trick with the waistband being longer on the underside for machine sewing. Also, I really like your blouse! Do you have a pattern/tutorial for it?
@KatherineSewing11 ай бұрын
Yes, there is an older video on my channel about making it. "Edwardian lace blouse" or something similar.
@stellalopez8499 Жыл бұрын
I love your skirt, I really loved your outfit in the beginning of the video it was a dark blue Victorian dress I think where did you get it?
@KatherineSewing Жыл бұрын
It is actually this skirt, with my hand made Edwardian blouse worn with it. ☺️
@AmeliaUnleashed8 ай бұрын
YES. I saw this type of skirt once on a historical channel and I was like: “why aren’t ALL skirts like this???” What is this type of skirt called, do you know?
@LisaOuwersloot7 ай бұрын
It’s a petticoat style from the 1800s, although it is probably much much older. However, if you google that, you will find more info.
@naturalwitchery Жыл бұрын
Instead of a pleat, what do you think about a basting stitch that you pull? Do you think it would lay flat enough within the waste belt?
@ashl3ymich3ll3 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to turn this into a dress?
@abarnfield3655 Жыл бұрын
Hello, Do you think this would still come out nicely with a 100% cotton fabric. I found a fabric I really really like but worried the end result may not be as nice. Thank you!
@dsvance1 Жыл бұрын
Maybe cut it on the bias to give it a better drape than cutting it straight would. That would result in an A-line skirt. Then the rest of it is sewn the same way. I made a complete wardrobe of skirts that way and didn't need a pattern.
@KHomestead11 ай бұрын
Do you not find the ties uncomfortable on the very top of your uterus during late pregnancy? I can barely wear a bra because of the discomfort of having anything pressing there! It's dresses only for me 😅 but I really would like to make some skirts like this for postpartum as my body continues to change.
@lifetipseurope Жыл бұрын
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@susanrobertson984 Жыл бұрын
where do you buy linen twill tape in Canada? I have looked!!
@dsvance1 Жыл бұрын
Maybe online?
@susanrobertson984 Жыл бұрын
@@dsvance1 my only option is the USA and there is a lot of extra costs. I am not paying $100 to get some linen tape.
@annep.1905 Жыл бұрын
Ok... what about an adjustable top?
@CelticBearWoman31 Жыл бұрын
I don't mean to be confused...is there a 10" gap on both sides of your skirt, or just one side? Thank you. (Will be making one for myself!)
@janeglick3206 Жыл бұрын
From viewing the video, it's on both sides of the panels.