How Victorians stayed warm in winter? Making an 1840s accessories.

[@elizharber3564]

Beautiful sewing and editing. You are very generous with your talents. ⭐️🧵

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you! I'm trying my best and learning all the time!

[@Luneowl]

That looks beautiful! Thanks for publishing this on Christmas day. Merry Christmas!

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you! Merry Christmas for you too!

[@countrysidesewist]

Ah, such a lovely outfit! Your bonnet is just adorable, I'm inspired to have a go at making my own. And the snow! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@creadoradeilusiones]

Uuuooo!! Que maravilla 🤩🤩🤩 Gracias 💗

[@threadwork]

I very much like your creative approach to making items.

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you!

[@jackiejames4551]

You look beautiful. I love the bonnet! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@linr8260]

The mantle and bonnet look so warm and comfy! Out of curiosity, how does cotton tulle feel? It looks more drapy than its synthetic counterpart, is it less scratchy as well?

[@withmyhandsdream]

Cotton tulle is drapey if not starched. Even synthetic tylle comes in several varieties, some of them are soft (like the one used in bridal veils) and some are really hard and scratchy. Cotton tulle is a wonderful material and very soft against the skin. You can imagine what it feels if you have ever touched delicate french cotton lace.

[@AW-pz3qc]

As usual your work is beautiful. I love your can-do attitude, it's so refreshing. Your dress and accessories look absolutely wonderful and the setting at the Museum is perfect. Thanks for posting this video.

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you! I tend to think that when making something, one shouldn’t ask whether one can do it but rather ”how one does it”! You can always find out and learn!

[@AW-pz3qc]

@@withmyhandsdream Totally agree...and if you have to research something then you will always remember how to do it next time.

[@withmyhandsdream]

Well, I sometimes go back to watch my videos and learn from myself! 😝

[@AW-pz3qc]

@@withmyhandsdream Nothing wrong with that! ;-)

[@cadileigh9948]

ingenious as ever Nadolig Llawen i chi / a cheerfull Christmass to you

[@carolyng5235]

Thank you for this lovely video! I really appreciate you sharing your creative process, and explaining adjustments or changes made along the way. Your completed ensemble looks amazing!

[@withmyhandsdream]

Thank you! I really think that the process and the history are the most interesting things. Otherwise the garments are just pieces of clothing.