Is it possible to sew a 1910s wardrobe in a week? 😰

[@AbbyCox]

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[@sarahrabin1842]

I started using Native because of watching your videos! I'm allergic to regular deodorant and all the other natural brands are just meh. As a follower, I can confirm that Abby is not lying when she says Native is the best and actually works!

[@krisseybe]

Sensitive skin folks, native gives me a rash! Underarm rashes are not fun!

[@mamagigissafehaven]

First things first. Shout out to Kenna for the willingness to dip off for a week and assist you. You both work amazing with one another. Secondly thank you for sharing and showing us the true difficulty of how hand made garments. In a ready to wear world we live in; this art is one that most don't even consider. The hounds tooth suit was stunning. The color of the hunter green and eggplant suite was visually chef's kiss. Absolutely loved the red shirt. Lastly #thanknyou for giving us a little dance break, lol. I am sure Kenna enjoyed it.

[@AbbyCox]

I took my job as "entertaining only child" to Kenna's "studious and more serious only child" very seriously. 😂 (she's coming back on Saturday for another sewing week, so I think I did ok lolol)

[@mamagigissafehaven]

Splendiferous indeed! ☺️🥰

[@kennal.8443]

I did enjoy it! and I also hope people see my outfit changes across the week and realize it was because we were absolute basement trolls working 12-hour days LOL

[@MsJPA79]

My maternal grandmother was born in 1916! The fashions from 1916 to 1919 are very interesting. I loved seeing my great-grandmother in these fashions (yes, they came from Paris and some were haute coutre). My great-grandmother was 6'1" which was incredibly tall at the time. I look exactly like her. I wore a reproduction when I was 14, my grandmother gasped because I looked exactly like her mother (I'm 5'10").

[@bitchenboutique6953]

Yes! Mine was born in 1907 and there are a handful of beautiful photos of her as a teenager wearing these lovely dresses and I just wish she was here to ask her a million questions.

[@Marie45610]

6'1 is pretty tall nowadays for women.

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

Theo Vons dad was born in 1910 son. Gang gang

[@Miriam.M]

The 1910s for me are forever connected to my grandmother, too, as she and her siblings were born between 1910 and 1926. They got all their clothes made by their father, my great-grandfather, who run his own tailoring business in Hamburg, Germany, since the 1890s. Unfortunately none of his patterns, notes or anything from his workroom has survived the world wars. Hence, I am super excited to watch your period wardrobe, Abby. Thank you so much, I love the channel by the way. Miriam

[@dariadarling]

I LOVE how you respect and work with the differences in your day-night rhythms

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Omg the Houndstooth Piece is brilliant. It’s giving Mary Poppins at Business Lunch and the Emerald Piece is just exquisite. SHOUTOUT TO KENNA!

[@kennal.8443]

Thank you ;)

[@mza2195]

@@kennal.8443 you’re secretly an elf aren’t you? 😉 Seriously, you did some amazing work!

[@Chibihugs]

Capsule wardrobes are so cool. I love seeing how planning can result in multiple looks. The green suit is my favorite look.

[@AbbyCox]

I'm just beyond excited with how the green jacket came out. It went above and beyond my expectations 😍

[@adedow1333]

@@AbbyCox it is truly spectacular! Well done to you and Kenna!

[@natashasimpson6687]

I love Abby’s Jonathan Van Ness moment: “Hello Miss Working Girl! I’m going to go work as a typist, and drink a lot of gin in the evenings.” Sounds exactly like something he would say, if they dressed as a 1910s lady.

[@tiffanytomasino335]

You are probably the most social sewer I've ever seen (It's not a bad thing!) It's really fun to see people working on the same or similar projects. Thank you for sharing!

[@mialemon6186]

This is the only channel that would quote Garth Brooks slightly ironically but also with *millennial depression*. 10/10

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Technically, this counts as an homage to all the Edwardian Era Period Dramas that made life better for some of us.

[@LadyofBakerStreet]

It sounds like tailoring is to dressmaking as baking is to cooking

[@AbbyCox]

OMG YES THIS

[@willabandler9280]

...in that neither tailoring nor baking is as prohibitively technical as they say. People are like, “baking is *science*!” as if cooking is not. As someone who regularly bakes without a recipe, I can assure you baking ain’t all that. Or doesn’t have to be, anyway.

[@JK-vl9wd]

Sort of off topic from this particular video, but I just want to say that Abby and I share a lot of facial features that I’ve been insecure about for most of my life, and when I see her rocking her fits with/without makeup on, looking downright beautiful, it gives me confidence to feel good in my own body too! Also, I love that she focused on the 1910s for this video because I feel like it’s a period that’s vastly overlooked by mainstream fashion history channels. This was another great video! Can’t wait for the next one. 😊

[@edwardsjarje]

I’ve always wondered about this. You know, in novels, a full wardrobe is miraculously sewn for the female lead in two days and the novel rocks on. My grandmother and aunt were seamstresses and it took them more than two days to create outfits, but then again they also were running households. Thanks for answering a question I didn’t know I had!

[@Gloria.A]

I often forget women had to sew these garments AND run a household if they couldn't afford paying a seamstress.

[@adedow1333]

That sounds like me. If left to my own devices I could make things in a day or three, but I have 3 kids who insist on doing things like playing and eating and hugging me and reading books. It slows me down a bit, but I have the best excuse!

[@edwardsjarje]

@@adedow1333 that is the best excuse

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@adedow1333 This. SO much.

[@Rhaifha]

I had a great aunt who was famous for sewing *fast*. Like, my great uncle coming home for lunch with ruined pants and going back to work in a brand new pair an hour later. Of course, she did have an electric sewing machine, but still!

[@michellecornum5856]

DOGGO BLEP! The lines on the back of the green suit are just OOOOOOO WOW! Jaw dropping. I don't think the early 1900s get enough love. We just brush past them because the drawings and fashion plates are so dull and awkward and unremarkable. But the reality of these clothes are BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️😍

[@erinhowett3630]

Thank you for having shots where you are wearing makeup and where you aren't, because I do the same thing. Sometimes it's full face and sometimes I can't be bothered. And it's nice to know I'm not the only one.

[@hannayoung9657]

I have picture of Great grand Aunt 1915, she was 18 and her dress is so simple, it woven square pattern , it looks more like 1920 and she has clogs on, holding a knitted sweater and why well she living rural North os Sweden and frilly stuff didnt work with walking through snow or running after goats. I also have picture of Dads grand aunt also 1915, she is from the south and she has suit, boots , a cute hat and holding a pike and looking smug. It so fun to see the difference between the north and south. They are both working class.

[@universemadeofcreativity5820]

this is era of clothing that is in my opinion kinda rarely spoken about or rarely gets taken seriously because the fashion looks cute but it's hell too sew it at all just the extra fabrics is understandably hell to deal with but i feel like most people over look it thank you & your friend for making this video~!

[@suzanneevans1771]

Especially loved the vibrant linings in the jackets!

[@thecupthatcheers9763]

I love the late 19-teens! I've heard so many people describe those styles as boring or ugly, and I don't especially care for some of the more avant garde styles, but the more everyday ones for ordinary people are just so wearable and even practical!

[@ninegreydaisies]

I love how the shelves of the sewing table do double duty as leg rests.

[@kennal.8443]

I think I was already delirious when I discovered that but yes, and I was SO happy about it!

[@gatorbyte5254]

I think we’ve seen more of your husband in the past few videos than since the beginning of your KZbin channel! It’s cool. I like seeing behind the scenes in a KZbinr’s life

[@Skullkiddawn]

‘It’s wearable’ is a place I’ve had to find for my own sanity. I think seeing your collection and the way some pieces are put together has really helped with that.

[@conniemurdoch8528]

To mark a hemline by yourself try this technique. Tie a piece of string across a doorway exactly the height you want the hem to be from the floor. Chalk the string thoroughly, then turn around making sure to rub the skirt against the string as you turn. You should end up with the hem marked around the skirt.

[@HouseHooligan]

That green suit is what dreams are made of! Y’all did a great job. 😊

[@CassiBlack]

I hear Tim Gunn’s voice in my head anytime a crafting project starts to get wonky! These look great!!! I can’t get over how much work you two managed to do!

[@mala3isity]

The splayed dog rug is exquisite. I didn't see any seams anywhere. Oh, the clothes are beautiful, too. ;)

[@crystilmurch5659]

These came out great, Kenna seems amazing and Tsubasa and Griff couldn't be cuter!

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

That green suit is STUNNING!!!!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

That's a lot of work for a short period. Bravo to the two of you.

[@KathrynHenny]

Safe travels friend. Also I love Kenna's dress from 9-10 minute mark. Have fun!

[@elizabetha3936]

That green and purple is breathtaking. Hounds tooth is my favorite pattern of all time. I love all of this. I wanna wear my hair like that.

[@querent15]

I like the houndstooth suit but the green casmere is an absolute show stopper.

[@renerice2669]

That lining in the houndstooth coat looks very much like traditional Thai silk. Reminds me I should buy more silk before I leave.

[@MissHoyden]

The suits are great. You’ve reminded me of how comfortable I was working in suits that fit.

[@carriemann2128]

All the outfits are beautiful!! The red skirt and hounds tooth are my favourites. I have to admit that I doubt it would be historically accurate but I can almost vision the red skirt paired with a delicate crochet scarf and a black wool evening coat.

[@TineTineBean]

Just came here after watching a Micarah Tewers video and the vibe and approach to sewing is SO different lol love you both.

[@RCZeta919]

I LOVE that Great War fashion, and the green cassimere is absolutely to die for! Your choice of linings really got me right in the Aesthetic. I need to make up my own armistice blouse finally!

[@RockyMountainHoosier]

I'm working on the Folkwear one right now (second one) and with gingham in short sleeves it looks MODERN. (Gonna do polka dots next)

[@adamreynolds9816]

The green suite is stunning. But that red skirt. That’s my jam!

[@johannasaninocencio7458]

Love your Bernie shirt. That green outfit is absolutely killer. What it needs as a finishing touch is an emerald pendant.

[@christinareynolds8179]

I must point out how good that green suit set is for your skin tone. It look absolutely wonderful on you.

[@ewhitmo1]

I bet that corset every day helps her back a lot. Looks supportive.

[@lindastrout695]

Shoutout to the dogs who were clearly instrumental in keeping you and Kenna in line.

[@beckyjo0207]

You two did a wonderful job. Everything came out beautifully. I just watched your caftan video before this and feel that's more my speed though.

[@AbbyCox]

10/10 recommend that caftan pattern! I'm living in that thing w/ all this heat and humidity and am planning on making a couple more for next summer.

[@beckyjo0207]

@@AbbyCox I have 3 I've bought, but would love to start sewing my own. They are wonderful for the summer.

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

That's ALL I wear in the summer. Glad I lost a few L.B.'s b4 someone called it a MuuMuu.

[@abigailwacholz394]

This video was super inspiring and motivating. I've been putting off making a 1920s suit for months because tailoring feels so scary to me lol

[@kennal.8443]

Do it!! As Abby says, the steps are really simple stuff - there are just a bunch of them that you can't skip. We relied a lot on an old sewing book she had lying around for reference.

[@sarahbeth124]

That houndstooth suit 😍😍😍 I’ve been obsessing over this time period as well, love the looks you’ve made! And I wanna make my own that much more, but woo boy, I don’t think my skills are up to it

[@AbbyCox]

I'm sure you can do it! a lot of it is really straight forward, plus there are a lot of sewing books from the period on archive.org that have more in depth construction instructions so that way you can better understand what they do & sorta why they do it. :)

[@sarahbeth124]

@@AbbyCox 😊thanks Abby!

[@nurmaybooba]

I love the era you chose...looks so nice on you;however you look nice in every era I have seen you in! PS to everyone Native is a great product!

[@makeda6530]

Gosh, all your ensembles are too cute. Don’t know my next era of choice yet but yeah, you’re rockin’ it. And so true, the extra bits and variables always add and it'll be 3x the time if your lucky.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I love the green suit! The trimmings and buttons look stunning!

[@shelbygipson653]

The green suit is👌👌chefs kiss! I recently bought a green Jacket from a thrift store. The only downside was when I got it home I discovered a dirty tissue in the pocket 🤮 I ran it to the dry cleaners after that.

[@smurph4959]

Wow! Beautiful! I’ve never tried on a blazer that fits properly can only imagine the excitement to have jackets that you hand sewed to perfect so well.

[@cassiecolborn7530]

i rewatched you cutting out the green fabric like 8 times. SO FREAKING SATISFYING!! haha

[@PokhrajRoy.]

As someone who lives through humidity and has (mostly) great skin, 🙌🏽

[@rachelbyers8063]

I grew up using the tool you used to mark the hem. It WAS extremely convenient and I wondered when watching these KZbin videos why no one was using this tool….

[@kennal.8443]

I had seen chalk markers up on sticks before, but this version with the pin slot was amazing! I'd love one for myself.

[@elisabethverte7061]

Shoutout to Kenna, MVP! (MVS? Most Valuable Stitcher?) ;D

[@kennal.8443]

*slaps title on resume*

[@Scapeh]

I adore the vibe of this video so much and I can tell you had a lot of fun with this project, even though there were a lot of things happening. The pieces turned out brilliant, and the green suit is just absolutely stunning. The colour is lovely and all the little details are just perfect.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Lmao what do you mean “you bought ‘40s porn”? DO NOT LEAVE US ON A CLIFFHANGER 😂

[@AbbyCox]

I still don't know the truth. Kenna is the only one who opened it. I continue to allow it to remain a mystery. lol

[@kennal.8443]

@@AbbyCox 🤭 I'll never tell!

[@bhavens9149]

Interesting! this is exactly the era I'm working on. what wonderful serendipity!

[@ReneesatItAgain]

Oooo, that green suit is the take away!! Love them all though, really!!! So fun to watch this collab!!! Thank you for amazing content!!!

[@catherinerw1]

Fabulous fabric-cutting ASMR!! The whole lot is great :-)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m living for the brand new video which is set in the most dope Sewing Room ever.

[@dunnejos8423]

Oh my gosh Abby! So happy to see you more in Bloomington. If you want any restaurant recommendations I have a few. Also I highly recommend The Backdoor as a fun bar to go to. Little less chaotic than the straight bars in Bloomington lol

[@ailsadixon408]

LOVING the suffrage colours on the green suit 💜💚 everything looks beautiful.

[@LG-of8ue]

Love the green suit! Although everything was just stunning! 💜

[@kikidevine694]

Nice to see you a little more relaxed than with the hair gel. Hope all ok with you xx

[@Rozewolf]

Loved the reveal. The red skirt was nice. I was swooning over the houndstooth suit, and then... the dark green suit with all the detail work. Wow. Amazing. :)

[@jojostudies7161]

"it's not difficult, there's just a lot to do" - my motto throughout my entire academic career

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Yaaaaaaay! Best time period!!

[@grammykcutter6374]

This is my favorite time period with clothing. Lovely outcome for your work.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Abby: “Make it work, Tim Gunn style…” Me: “This person speaks my language.” (Also, shoutout to ‘Project Runway’ Stans)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Idk why but this project is definitely giving Virginia Woolf as a Fashion Influencer, which is a video suggestion unless it’s been done already.

[@tinagriffith841]

The hounds tooth outfit and the green outfit are my 2 favorites you've put together. I've been sitting on a stash of about 5 yards of hounds tooth material that I got from an estate sale a few yrs back and had no idea what to do with it. Your outfit gave me a good idea the next time I make an Edwardian outfit. ❤

[@oldstuffbethtx8052]

The green suit is stunning! I love that you lined the grey jacket in purple!

[@elitabaldridge6967]

I was given my great grandmother/great aunt's 1916 Singer 66 redeye treadle machine a couple weeks ago and she's up and running now. The first thing I sewed was a sewing apron inspired by a couple from Ladies' Home Journal from 1916-1917, and I have plans for more 1916 ensembles. I really want to do one of the all-in-one equestrian gaiter/breeches/vest delightful bizarre-nesses by Ertè in the December 1916 issue of Harper's Bazaar, but I need to get more comfortable with the machine first. I am finding the coordination of the treadle to be more challenging than my 1910 hand crank.

[@stitchinghistory5109]

I love the 19-teens! Currently about to embark on a suit and a tailored dress. Your suits are great - love the houndstooth with the black velveteen, and all the decorative touches. Wish I was going on the cruise with you all.

[@meganjaime7728]

So neat that you mentioned Bella Mae’s Designs!😄 I discovered her a little while age and fell in love with her work. Her Cinderella recreation is stunning! I can’t believe the artistry and skill there! 😱🤩😍

[@christinehicks7868]

I love the skirt hem gauge. My husband can help me him skirts. If you want a long skirt hem it standing on a step stool. Great tool.

[@k1tkat-kate]

3:30 Clocked that reference IMMEDIATELY and it made me so happy :D

[@FlybyStardancer]

Yay! All of the pieces came out so well!

[@catherinepattersonmcelroy8336]

The blep at the end 🥹 These are absolutely stunning! Also my song guess was Dancing Queen, but that's probably because it's been stuck in my head all day 😅

[@juliehenry6421]

Both my maternal grandparents were born in 1897- I have their wedding picture from 1924 - my grandfather is in a dapper suit and my grandmother is in a dark brown dress - I have some houndstoothand Twill that I got for free( long story ) that I want to make some goodies with

[@sarahwatts7152]

Everything looks great! Plus doing all that in a week is impressive

[@sandiemable]

I love these sewing videos to the moon and back! Every piece is drop-dead gorgeous; as always, you look amazing in everything you create. Kenna, you are a sweetheart of a friend! Have a wonderful week ladies, xoxo's Sandie😊

[@PaigesintothePast]

I did a video on that jacket and skirt, lack of directions left me nuts. I never thought about tailoring more of it, I will need to see if that will make it more becoming to wear. Thanks 😊

[@chalkncheeseneeds723]

The green is my favourite,my great grandmother was a seamstress at this time and working in a munitions factory the suits remind me of a couple of photos of her. I will dig them out and post them on Instagram

[@robinsiciliano8923]

Beautiful work ladies! Love the suits Abby.

[@fancyfauns4651]

this was such a fun project to watch!! seeing the skirt marker you found was great too, especially since I just found one at the thrift store the other day LOL

[@katharinedonnelly8343]

Omg I LOVE the Wearing History skirt pattern!! I have three made and one in progress- with HUGE pockets of course!

[@samanthakessel7285]

Woot more Abby! ...Hi Kenna!

[@Animekitty_]

Tsubi is such a fluffy goober 😂

[@beagleissleeping5359]

The mention of the humidity reminded me of something a Civil War reenactor said: Horses sweat, men perspire, women glow. But sometimes women glow like horses. 👍

[@kirstenpaff8946]

That is such a lovely shade of green on the last suit.

[@anniestrooo]

Fabric cutting asmr is the best thing I’ve ever experienced

[@justinanovak8040]

One of my favorites of your videos, the puppy at the end was an amazingly cute bonus!

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

The green suit is beautiful! Loved it all. I just want to hang out with you and all your friends and soak up the knowledge! (Also I think you all would just be fun to hang with!) Hello from Wisconsin! It's hotter than heck here.

[@rachaeldiviney712]

The green outfit is beautiful!

[@sternsr]

Suit One gives me strong Rose from Titanic vibes. So cool!

[@flurderburger]

Okay, but I'm literally in Bloomington, Indiana and I would love to be your photo friend!

[@IceNixie0102]

Ooooooh I love the lining on the gray. Such an unexpected pop of colour!!!

[@YetAnotherJenn]

It all looks marvelous on you! I am swooning over the red skirt for my own wardrobe however. Going back to watch that part again! Gorgeous!! ❤️