How To Start Making Historical Costumes?

with a hobby as strange as that it may seem impossible to get started, but is it? this and more in today's episode of "Let Me Pretend I Know Something You Don't". opening theme also yep I forgot to insert the word "vague" at some point
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[@lilylovely4716]

Karolina: "the worst books are the ones that are really colorful and full of pictures!" Also Karolina: publishes really colorful books full of pictures

[@sleepysartorialist]

The Met in NY has a vast selection of historical garments

[@jackiemolyneaux7414]

I tried to write an essay once specifically talking about fashions during the Victorian era but honestly that shit is too hard to write in one essay I would need at least 7

[@kms7012]

You had me at no (Michael Scott).......

[@v.watson4179]

It's be really nice if you did a list of the good books you read

[@strawberries1186]

"It'll be very very...." *gestures to left for future self to edit in the word* *future self still doesn't know*

[@Frivolitility]

It's a punchline with years of set-up. I laughed more at that than during the entire comedy special I watched today. Edit: not in a mean way. You're great, Miss Ż.

[@dienazday81]

Too Broad

[@habituscraeftig]

Fluffy

[@AdelaideBeemanWhite]

“I am held here against my will and fed only carrots.” HAHA!

[@genericmannequin]

Another helpful tip for sewung is to start with simple things like bags and pillow cases, just so you can get comfortable using a sewing machine and how it works. Something else I did was make doll clothes before I started making real clothes because it helped me better understand construction in general and because it was so much smaller I got better at doing small details, in addition the amount of fabric used was much smaller so could just use scraps and practice on those. Also belive it or not Project Runway was also helpful to watch because not only did it insoire me to actually sit down and make something, it also expands your sewing vocabulary.

[@sionnach8]

Same! I’m glad someone has the same mentality. Thanks for this comment :)

[@thisismyname3328]

I started with a few little things (like bags, pillowcases, and eventually, a shift) and am working my way up to a corset this summer.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Good advice.

[@loreenabradley]

This is great advice! I started by making bags and doll clothes as a kid, and worked my way up. I was into cosplay when I was in junior high and made my own coat because I was given my first sewing machine. My sewing teacher in junior high loved me because I knew what I was doing already, and had me help struggling students. I just got back into sewing and made an apron out of an old lolita dress. I just took the plunge and bought myself a brand new Singer because I missed sewing so much. Starting small and learning to handsew in different ways are the best way to get started.

[@woodenkat8971]

Great British Sewing Bee is good for vocab and garment construction as well, and it is meant for the home sewer. I think project runway takes itself wayyyy to seriously!

[@herutura]

You touched my soul with the sewing. I sew a lot of mid-century garments and here and there I dabble in the Regency era, the desire to have those things is why I learned to sew. People tell me all the time “I wish I could sew but I can’t!” Like, do you think I came out of the womb knowing how? Work hard, make mistakes, take a class, take a risk, and Google. It’s a crazy road but it’s satisfying when you get results.

[@Mastattak]

herutura yea, I get the same thing with drawing. Like, I’m not Leonardo or Raffaello, but since I’ve been drawing my whole life I know a thing or two. When people come to me and say “You were so lucky to be born with that gift!” I’m like “Girl, I spent all my life trying to get at least decent.” I mean, I love compliments (who doesn’t?) but saying that kinda devalues someone’s hard work 😂

[@Udontkno7]

All my learning was from KZbin. Bless KZbin.

[@thiccowlette3004]

You should dress as Meme Antoinette!

OMG I'm digging this so hard

[@thiccowlette3004]

The story of Meme Antoinette is a sad one... her husband borrowed too many dodgecoins to support the Amemeican Revolution, lost a ton of memes and therefore they became the symbol of everything wrong with memers. They both sadly died in the Meme Revolution.

[@redfox1353]

@@thiccowlette3004 oof

[@eliiuu9597]

@@thiccowlette3004 😭😭😭 oh my--

[@idkanymore790]

:(

[@shroomyk]

"You don't want the first thing you make to be a corset" Me: [looks at the pile of mangled silk that was supposed to be stays] :(

[@mistyroller3470]

Right? I'm currently backpedaling to petticoat. Then shift. Then...ehhh, maybe? Nope. Still not stays.

[@JamieRobles1]

yeah, I'm just making the underwear right now. I just don't feel like I have enough experience. . . So, I will be cheating on the corset by looking for something made commercially and hoping I can get away with it :D.

[@FrancesShear]

Or a bullet proof vest.

[@aj1807]

at least stays don't have curved seams like victorian & edwardian corsets! I can take a billion little flat boning channels but there's no way in hell I'll be able to sew any sort of curvy seam in a corset with the precision required for a project like that

[@sacrilegioussasquatch]

lmao i did that and it turned out ok, it's a bit rough but it does fit well enough

[@nicolemitchell446]

Thrifted sheets are the basis of all my mock-ups. A lot of people don’t use the flat sheet or the bottom one wears out so I usually score the odd flat sheets really cheap. Queen size is about 5 square meters. I also get quilt covers as some of the have beautiful trims and you get two layers and they come in heavier fabrics. I got around 6 meters of gorgeous trim and 3 pairs of trouser mock-ups from 1 queen quilt cover. It was $3.

[@olwendavis327]

Nicole Mitchell I made aprons from old serviceable bedsheets I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses fabrics that were made for something else my parents taught me to use what you can when your poor and it stuck

[@midnightangel9135]

Thank you so much I never would have thought of this💖💖💖💖

[@korinnab.2318]

I'll even use old sheets with a pretty pattern for my actual finished project sometimes

[@flourbae3368]

m e m e m o m

[@maiya4902]

There is a series on here called "The Ultimate Fashion History". It is a good resource for the overall feel of clothing from a specific era. I believe the woman who puts them together is a University professor.

[@sharahyoung5227]

I just found her channel today it's very informative I subscribed asap

[@zakupan]

i love your sense of humor sooo much omg

[@moriahscogin3402]

It's so gentle and causal for her! I absolutely adore her present on camera

[@Eli-nv9zo]

О боже, любимая Закупан знает Каролину!

[@OlgaSPN]

Wow, I just realized my univerisity education is kinda like you describe your sewing skills - looks legit, but when you ask about the details it can get a bit embarassing ;P But seriously, good video - a bit of a reality check, but actually more encouraging than not. Greetings from Toruń :)

[@prudenceblue]

Years ago when I started making historical (1860s) dresses I would buy the silk on sale from the upholstery section. Same exact stuff as in the clothing fabric section but less expensive.

[@athenaatkinson6074]

That’s the exact decade I’m interested in 🥺 Do you have any stand out books/places of India toon or inspiration for that time? I would appreciate it so much but no worries if not x

[@dinovrsrobot]

Sometimes I forget about the phrase "nineteen-hundreds" and have to strongly fight the urge to say "nineteen-zeros".

[@imagismus]

dinovrsrobot SAAAAAME, that is how i read it in my head

[@MildlyRabid]

When talking about the decade, you can say “the aughts.”

[@stitme9604]

0000000000000000000 Am I doing this right?

[@sinnefoaka4085]

my English teacher reads it like: "one thousand nine hundred" in an awful greek accent. I cringe so hardddd

[@PoisonTheOgres]

I'm making my first historical costume right now. It's an 18th century robe à la française, which is one of those dresses that looks waaay more difficult to make than it actually is :D And indeed, all taught by the internet! It's so incredible if you start thinking about it

Yhhh I never attempted robe a la francaise, mainly because the back looks so precisely fitted! I'm more of a robe a l'anglaise person. Good luck!

[@PoisonTheOgres]

Karolina Żebrowska Thank you! The secret is that those pleats are not fitted at all, that's what makes it easier. They are only attached at the top, to a fitted jacket that functions as the lining. So you make a jacket and then just hang a shit ton of pleated fabric on top of it, haha. Marquise.de has an explanation of exactly how to make one, if you are interested :) The creator of that site is an angel for putting her full tutorial up.

[@animesquid-u2l]

How did your costume turn out?

[@pay1370]

Lol i cant sew for the life of me, but i bought a bunch of historical patterns and am forcing my mom to learn me how to sew ;p one day i might just make a decent dress

That's👏🏻the👏🏻spirit👏🏻

[@animesquid-u2l]

How did it turn out? Did you keep up with sewing?

[@shley]

Late to the party but the book 'American duchess guide to 18th century dressmaking' is a pretty good source if you're interested in that area.

[@brij5778]

I remember when I made my first costume. It looks horrible, but I made it to get extra credit in my social studies class and I was so proud of it. I did get my extra credit.

[@taylorbechstein1681]

Bri J congrats!!!

[@bizyinatizzy9259]

Oh my gosh! I really want to do this for my American history class. My teacher did a rather bad job at explaining 1920’s fashion, and I really just want to do some better research and make a dress.

[@zuleikadilella7618]

The Fashion Museum in Bath is absolutely incredible. Spent the whole day there, no regrets. I doubt I could ever actually make my own historical costume (I'm pretty lazy and skint) but they have this little area with replica Georgian and Victorian clothes that you can try on over your normal clothes if you want. Just thought I'd mention it. Though they do have actual clothes on display from... I think the earliest is the 1600s?? And they have ones from then on up to the 21st century.

Yeah I was actually impressed by their little dress up corner, the clothes had corsets and petticoats sewn into them so the visitors didn't have to put all the layers on and the costumes didn't look completely floppy and sad! Usually they have sort of modernized clothes in sections like this because tourists won't spend half an hour getting dressed anyway. I think it's a smart solution that lets people try things on while maintaining the silhouette!

[@zuleikadilella7618]

Karolina Żebrowska Definitely! I think I got to try on like 3 different ones (there weren't a bunch of people or anything there when I went) and you could definitely tell there were decent underclothes sewn into them. It was most obvious in the Georgian one because, well.... paniers are kind of hard to miss or fake naturally - like at all.

[@roixxx6834]

Yesss I loved that too, but I'm annoyed at myself for not paying better attention when I was there. I still loved it but wasn't into histories of fashion back then so I had other priorities:(

[@roixxx6834]

I definitely need to go again

[@MirandaMilner]

I made some 1950's dresses. And OMG YES. Bed sheets have saved my life! When you're trying to make a circle skirt, sheets are amazing, and the patterns can be great too.

[@Susanfuzz]

Try you tube “prior attire”, she is British and has made a business of it. Lots of good undergarment tips!

[@jennhill8708]

I certainly would love to have 1 bespoke outfit! As that is unlikely ever to happen, I delight in my period Victorian corset. Civil War era. I'm currently utterly MAD about the 18th C.

[@millicentfastolf]

The owner and creator of Prior Attire is Polish, living in Britain (and married to a Brit) ;)

[@LoveWinterMaineWoods]

Your sense of humor makes your posts not just informative but ridiculously entertaining .

[@pumpkincat3291]

If your costumes are as bad as you say they are then yeah you’re def smart look at how well you hide that shit, honestly would not spot anything weird about them haha

[@nartyteek]

Attitude is key in dressing like a weirdo! You would be shocked what you get away with.

[@lissettehurtadoschoel7573]

Sewing is a labor of love. I've been sewing for over 20 years and am still a beginner at many things. Enjoying the journey should be the goal. Your Y.T. channel is lovely! So is your cat...too cute! 👏💐👗🐱

[@misswhovivian868]

Seems like I'm going to hijack my mum to teach me how to sew sometime in the near future. She's a teacher for domestic science (at least that's what my translator tells me lol, she teaches things like cooking, service, sewing and so on) and a couple of weeks ago she gave me a crash course on fabrics. This is going to be great

[@raraavis7782]

I love that outfit and styling on you....makes you look like the slightly bookish heroine of a time travel novel 🙃 . I thought a lot about venturing into historical clothing a couple of years ago...but in the end I rather wanted to put my time and effort into stuff I can wear on a regular basis. I wouldn’t even know where to store a historical gown and all the underpinnings...no room! But I still very much enjoy watching others do it!

[@arcanelore3791]

Counter: wear your historical clothing like regular clothing. It'll be fun for you and also make other peoples' days.

[@anjanunnenmacher344]

i started with the 18th century and i was hooked, i had to work my way up to more complicated things like late-Victorian era Bustle era stuff, but I do love going ham with 1860's ball gowns making them super froofy and ruffly

[@AppleBlossomTime]

The corsets! There are similar issues with mid-century fashion and foundation garments (the right bras, girdles, etc.) - some of this stuff isn't going to look right if you're not wearing your foundations. I love all your videos, darling. I love your personality and knowledge.

Preach! 1950s with a modern bra will never look authentic!

[@dresden]

I'm really interested in medieval and renaissance clothes, I'm assuming it's going to be difficult since there's not fashion plates and the originals are probably in bad shape. Also, I knit so making something from those eras that's knitted would be great! 😞 one can only dream....

Both medieval and renaissance eras are extremely popular in reenactment circles, so I'm pretty sure they figured out some sources!

[@hinachansansensei]

No fashion plates perhaps, but enough paintings, illustrated manuscripts, sculpture, etc. survive that the source material is definitely there! Portraits as well, if you're more interested in the posh stuff. Renaissance is a bit more accessible in that it was the done thing to commission devotional works with yourself and/or your family (in contemporary style) in the same scene as important folks in Catholic Christianity, and it's not uncommon for artists to depict scenes from the Bible and lives of the saints with the featured Biblical figures dressed in contemporary style clothing either. Of course, if you're leaning more towards the pre-Renaissance times, illustrated manuscripts and the like will have more stylized depictions, but they're still a good source as far as visual reference goes. If you have the spoons to go down a research rabbit hole, I'm sure someone out there has published research findings on archaeological digs and the like, on reconstructing surviving examples, etc.! I'm not sure what might be out there in terms of knit garments but I wouldn't be surprised if there's material on it somewhere. Might be useful to try look up information on related industries -- say, the history of the wool industry in so-and-so year in so-and-so place?

[@TheySt0leMyUserName]

When you like the video because the cat started talking

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

Dressed To Rule is a pretty good book for fashion history in general to get a primer on it. But yeah, you need to research each specific thing, specifically..lol

[@LongbordingChick]

Hey!! Your so wonderful thank you for this vid!! Also Waugh is pronounced "WAH or like WAAA" haha sometimes I forget how weird English can be. :)

[@BocolatePlays]

I love the hairstyle in this video 😤😤

[@susannawei9713]

You look so cuute with thst hairdo i think that lipstickshade really suits you

[@RosieReins]

I always love this lipstick you wear, what is it?

[@merrymeet]

For 18th century clothing, the more 'everyday' wear could be found in Paul Sandby art of the time. Or the Cries of London series, for historical 18th century images of 'real' candid people.

[@ashbatz]

Can you please post a list of the things you mentioned? I'm having trouble finding some of the blogs you mentioned and I think I may have misheard you or I'm misspelling them.

[@Hi-ig9jw]

I'm having this problem a little too haha

[@Themagpiecanfly]

If you need a good all-rounder textbook for fashion history. I suggest Survey of Historic Costume by Tortora and Eubank. It is the textbook that I use all of the time in my academic papers. It gives a good overview and provides resources for more in-depth study.

[@francescascanlan4549]

Themagpiecanfly ooh, are you a fashion historian?

[@cyn6236]

Angela Clayton sews historical costumery spanning from the Tudor era to the 50s with ageneral focus on late 18th and early 19th centuries. She has a youtube channel showing how she sews them and showing you the process. She also using historical patterns and talks about how to use them. She is also currently active. Definitely worth checking out. Her youtube channel is Angela Clayton

[@caithemburrow5569]

For earlier stuff try MorganDonner For Victorian try Bernadette banner

[@katerinacerna8555]

Oh yes, go Slavic-Polish girl. :D Hi from a beginner from the Czech Republic. Yaayy! Btw: How did you get rid of your accent? I´ve always thought it´s impossible to get rid of it. Btw: Love your work. All your videos are so pleasing aesthetically to watch.

[@nicolemitchell446]

Kateřina Černá as a native English speaker she does have an accent but I think possibly her time in England helped a lot. The Queens English sounds very proper and her pronunciation of words is lovely. I met a lady from Thailand who attended collage in the USA, her English was very good but had an American accent that didn’t sound quite as elegant.

[@katerinacerna8555]

Nicole Mitchell I've been to Ireland a few times to study English and yes, it helps a lot. But still, I never thought you can get it to her level.

I've always been told my English is quite good, even back in my primary school and high school, way before I went to study abroad - I guess it's just one of those cases where you find a particular language intuitive and easy to learn (for example, I'm not very good at other languages). I've met a lot of native English speakers back when I was 12-14 and had regular conversations with them, watching movies probably also helped a lot. tbh though, I think it's a case of "either you have it or you don't" - some non-native people just can't really hear the difference or whether or not some of the words they're saying sound wrong. also, it's not only about pronunciation - I think the overall "melody" of the sentence and the way sentences sound together is crucial. like, I've heard my Polish friends speak English properly, but they still use the Polish "melody" and accentuation, so basically it sounds as if they were still talking in Polish.

[@katerinacerna8555]

Thank you for your answer. ♥ What you wrote sounds a lot like me. I can learn English pretty easily, but for example, the Russian language is SO HARD for me. Even though logically, it should be easier for me to learn Slavic language. My problem with English is the pronunciation, and especially the "melody". I just feel like a total idiot trying to do it right. I can hear the difference between different accents, I can repeat something someone else said with the exact same "melody" and pronunciation, but I can´t do it by myself (yet). When I was in Ireland to study English, they said I sound OK and that it is easy to understand me, so I hope I have a chance. Your English is very good and it motivates me a lot, so thank you. I hope that someday I can sound like you.

I think as long as you're understandable it's perfectly ok. accents are actually what make you sound more interesting and, as long as you're an actor that wants to be given roles of native English speakers, you'll be fine!

[@miamiller8781]

After so much burnadette banner, hearing "shit load", is so shocking :/ wink wonk

[@Knittingilove]

I knit and I get this look - 'People still do that!!!' shocking

[@Knittingilove]

I like your vest :)

[@martamork5858]

Great video! I love history, especially fashion history and I find your videos very interesting and helpful! #mememom4ever !!! 😁

[@bjrnegillarsen1380]

One thing I have found very helpful is to befreiend someone working in the costume department at a teather or opera house, knowing where to get patterns, fabric and materials for accessories is part of their job

[@nartyteek]

Janet Arnold is the absolute best! Very practical and easy to follow, and you can usually find her stuff in libraries since they are a perennial favorite of hobby sewers.

[@vivlings]

I love your editing so much, it's absolutely perfect to enhance your dry humour

[@PandoraSaysSo]

I only recently subscribed so I am watching a lot of your older videos and found this one today. I wanted to compliment you on the amount and quality of information you provided, the really good tips and suggestions, the fact that you had to run back because you wanted to be sure that you encouraged your viewers. You are a bit self deprecating at times, but it feels genuine and is endearing. Also, I'm so impressed with your grasp of curse words and their appropriate context and usage in a language that is not your first ;)

[@mintjaan]

The other day I want in an Antique store and I saw this hand typed illustrated book (that looked self published) that was over Civil-War era fashions and it looked so nice but I am not interested in that era.

[@MystearicaClaws]

My struggle is finding info specifically about 1870's Prussian fashion. All I ever find is either a) Drindl's, or b) French, British, and American. Like I knew they could influence Prussia, but I doubt a small city is going to be all in like that.

[@jamiehows8121]

There's also Angela Clayton's channel! She's very informative and shows practically every step in her projects.

[@samallen7924]

Hey, I was wondering, how do you find the music to put in the background of your videos? I really want to get into finding more old music but I can never find anything. Thank you!

[@girlwithoutpearlearring]

I'm held here against my will and fed only carrots That one really got me😂

[@AmazingJellyfish]

Your cat is awesome. If you run out of things to make content about exploit him more.

[@angharad.9743]

“The only reason you’re bad at it is because you’re lazy” damn call me out like that karolina. Also I don’t know anyone who can sew or money to hire someone and I’m in my final year of highschool doing all the hardest level classes so I don’t have time rip

[@winkleperiwinkle808]

i'd suggest @timothylongfashioncurator on instagram, he works at a fashion/historical museum in the UK, he posts videos of clothes and accessories the museum has stored or before being displayed on mannequins (along with information printed on paper, so you don't have to listen, just watch) so he can go as close as possible to the garment, showing details, repairs, seams, fabric, inside and outside, how the piece is fastened... and he also shows how they fit clothes on mannequins. i learned a lot from his videos. he focuses on clothes from the 18th and 19th century but they also have older and newer pieces. btw i love this "librarian" look, especially the hair * - *

his posts are so so informative! he's amazing!

[@Desotto1]

Hello there! I was wondering if you knew any books or websites that specifically cover historical men's clothing? I went to the majority of the sites that you mentioned and they all only really do women's dresses. Nothing about mens 18th or 17th century wear :\

[@annacooper9165]

Do you have any book recommendations for the Rococo fashion?

[@hyacinthlover9370]

Does anyone know where we can find resources for curly hair ? 😭 as a person of colour trying to dress historically it can be very hard because most hairstyles were meant for straight, white peoples’ hair, and I’m not about to straighten my beautiful curls >:0 I KNOW that black women had beautiful hairstyles but it’s just so hard to find sources

Have a look at this post, it highlights POC Instagram accounts of amazing costumers! instagram.com/p/B9Jo_vUgKC-/?igshid=1ljhsisuj274z

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

I'm an average hand-sewer, but the other in-person classes and other folks who love period clothing, it's few and far between those that are welcoming for men. :( I really enjoy your videos for the knowledge and atmosphere.

[@josie8581]

Angela Clayton does a lot of videos on historical costuming and sewing

[@siray3232]

yeahhhhhh meme mom is back

[@joannaodygowska7217]

I love your videos, and wonder: are there any chances for you to give tips on where to find inspiration/tutorials for male vintage clothing? Which wouldn't be just a hipster adaptation (not really historically accurate)? It's a lazy move to ask you instead of doing research but well, asking doesn't hurt! Anyway thanks for sharing your knowledge and looks and have a great day!

[@Max-ww6uj]

Ok but if somebody actually plans to go to the fashion museum in Bath let me know I study here and I want to go again but my friends are tired of coming with me THANK YOU

[@irena6197]

I spend way too much time scrolling through 19th century fashion plates on google images, lol

[@Justme-rw3ws]

ok but am i the only one who started on stays made three or four pairs first one they work but not good second one fine they’re getting better third one have up cuz i used way to thin fabric fourth ones the best they’re amazing not done yet but really excited

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

I'm late to the party but I'd say be prepared for the learning curve. Unless you have a tutor who has made this before sitting next to you guiding every step you won't be happy with the first few things you make but each and every project is a learning experience, but don't make your first project out of something you'll be heartbroken to throw away in a few years. You will get better every time you make something (at least until you get overconfident and lazy and start cutting corners, which hit around the 5th outfit for me then I had to learn how I can cut corners without compromising the finished product).

[@katereed4764]

Hey, did nobody catch the Thomas the Tank Engine music at 4:40-ish? Hilarious.

[@morgan7389]

I love going through portraits. You can really see the details of the fabrics and how things are layered. I go into museums here in London and take in my camera and make notes all the time. Of course this is what I do for the dresses that I make (1780-1790s).

That’s a very good tip! You have to be careful though, because sometimes painters changed the dresses or even invented their own outfits 😀

[@morgan7389]

Karolina Żebrowska Definitely! I stick to the styles that I find in historical books. Although I look at a lot of portraits, I mostly visit costume galleries. I focus on the fabrics they used or little details that might not be described well in the books if that makes any sense. Like for me the descriptions don't always click in my mind, I have to see how it looks in person to know how to actually sew it.

[@graup1309]

Thanks for the super helpful video, I'll totally try to get deeper into historical costumes and stuff when I'm back home in September. However, I think what would've helped even more is if you could have put the links to those blogs you mentioned into the video description.

[@Mastattak]

I know it’s not really related to the subject of the video, but I wanted to say that I love the way you edit! You have a really good sense of humour, and the editing really complements it very well! Love from Italy 💖

[@whitemountain_]

I always think about dressing up as a late 19th century burgeois. I'm a male. What would you advise from your experience?

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

I fucking love you.

[@arckocsog253]

Victoria and Albert museum.

[@terrycarnes7532]

The name Waugh is pronounced "Wah". Luckily, it's easy!

[@lindabeebe7065]

The best tips- the poses and accessories! Huge difference. Thank you so much. 👍🏼❣️

[@JustSaralius]

"Were they drunk?" I mean... yes. O.o They not only drank a lot, but the later part of the Victorian era has even been named The Great Binge, because of all the drugs they took. XD Queen Victoria herself was on opiates and marijuana to name a few.

[@marilyngandhi4213]

I have a beautiful framed photo of my grandmother from before 1920 ...

[@Beccination]

You remind me of the donkey from winnie the pooh, and I mean that the most friendly way :D

I'll take that as a compliment bahahaha

[@Beccination]

hihi please do, I like him a lot! Also I love that you put more and more humor in your videos. Unexpected jokes are so fun some how, one moment you are talking serious and then 26:26 happens and then the video just goes on like nothing happened. :D

[@christiannemclaverty5836]

So smart💡. 😸💬"She feeds me more than carrots."🍦🍏🍕🍇

[@009Medea]

College text books are a good way to go. BTW- I'm sure someone has asked and maybe you have done it, I have not seen all your video's, but I'd love to see your take on PBS "Poldark"

[@calliedalton1703]

Hello Karolina, I am currently in a production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” which was written in the thirty’s, and also takes place in the thirty’s, particularly 1937. I play a character named Mrs. Kirby, who is a rich older woman (50s ish), who’s husband works on wall street in New York. I have been searching for accurate costuming for myself, but am having trouble, because everything that I find, is the clothing that younger people would wear. Any Tips? Thanks lol

[@moonlitmoss7500]

ha my crippling anxiety forces me to know everything about it before I do anything.

[@orphidea]

This is some really good information you're sharing here. Much of it is somewhat applicable even on researching earlier periods. Wish i knew this nine yeats ago when i started dabbling in fashion history, I'm mostly into medieval fashion but later periods interest me. Thanks for the really great content ☺️

[@marilyngandhi4213]

I love cats and my cats eat ambrosia soup every day

[@succinctsucculent9007]

I just found your channel and I love it so much! I’ve always been interested in fashion history and creating clothing from different eras and your channel is simply amazing for both info and humor. Much appreciate.

[@rosewarren3438]

Such a beautiful cat!😀😍🤩

[@FaunaturaleOG]

Wish you were still in Edinburgh, would have totally made friends with you! 😂❤️

[@julienielsen3746]

My only historical costume I made was a renaissance dress. I think I used simplicity 7756. It was in the late 90s or early 2000s. I found some maroon fine corduroy with a beautiful swirly renaissance look print in golds. Very rich looking. And I sewed gold fancy trims on it. Turned out nice. But, by the time I finished it I had gained weight. Probably never get down to the weight again.

[@emilymargaretstoehr9826]

You're so authentic and I love your channel.

[@ashleysanchez8471]

“Oh shit! I forgot to encourage you...” hahahahaha The Best

[@boaz1353]

Your channel is so interesting

[@LaydayEruanna]

20:05 I came out here to have a good time and I'm honestly feeling so attacked right now

[@animesquid-u2l]

Last year I decided to start making my own clothes late Victorian style and my intention is to gradually make my own wardrobe. Last January I finally started sewing my first walking skirt with very little to no practical knowledge. My goal for this summer is to make one complete outfit, including undergarments. I'm halfway there currently and finished my petticoat today. It's very basic and simple, but it was nice to work on regardless. You can do it if you set your mind to it.

[@hakudoushinumbernine]

How am i just finding this video? The fabric recommendations. I feel so bad about not having the money for everything... but fleece? I can use that. I can flatline muslin to poly fleece and make that work! I was going to do this... but felt bad because i dont want to look like a goob... but then... i started to stop caring. But then you said you used fleece in your 18c gown, and showed a picture of it...and it looks so good!. All of my fears melted away.

[@natalka3116]

You're so beautiful omg

[@ForeverFashionGirl21]

I think the word you were looking for is vague.