Is This Even A Pattern ? | 1870s Mystery Crochet

[@justvintagecrochet]

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[@alienmonkeyforever]

@justvintagecrochet would be interesting to see a collaboration with Townsend. i bet he would be over the moon to be included.

[@crowznest438]

When these were made for women, they were often worn under the dress for warmth rather than outside as a fashion statement and became known as "hugs".

[@melodied4314]

Maybe this was the inspiration for the winter long underwear brand called Huggies.

[@crowznest438]

@@melodied4314 Interesting!

[@donnasqueaky2]

Cool!

[@Zippythewondersquirrel]

Hug-me-tight

[@crowznest438]

Yes!@@Zippythewondersquirrel

[@perogieluver]

We don't all call ourselves "idiot". You are not an idiot and you deserve to be called nice names by others and by yourself. Love your videos!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Amen

[@susanrussell8195]

I second this very much!

[@JustVoidWalking]

There's been a motion and a second, I call the vote

[@snospmoht3252]

👏

[@moonbasket]

Seconded.

[@introvertedbanshee6017]

It is a good thing that Justin accidentally left the word waistcoat, otherwise how on earth would have known what this was suppose to be!? Great job as usual!

[@jeanene4498]

Happy accident for sure 🫶

[@susanrussell8195]

As a sewist, these are the tips I would suggest. You need to remember seam allowances. In addition, not only the seam allowances mean need more fabric, but you need more width for the front panels to cross over. That means the back panel should be narrower than double the width of the two front panels side by side. The top edge should have been shaped a little for the neck area. I know it’s easier for me to be an armchair quarterback than being in the midst of it. Overall, I think you did a fantastic job. As Toni says, edge stitching will do wonders to cure that curl. It would have been nice to see it edge stitched with Aran colored yarn to tie in the back to the front.

[@beck1737]

So men putting our handmade gifts in a drawer is Nothing New . I KNEW IT ! You did a really good job , not knowing what that was in the beginning threw me way off.

[@lindagoesel3815]

Add on : this would look great with decorative hooks for closures, called frogs.❤

[@lynette.]

Like that idea for finishing touch.

[@erikagholston6610]

That's what I was thinking.

[@christinamillikin311]

That was fun to watch. May I suggest getting those big snaps for a closure with buttons on the front, that way you don't have to worry about button holes.

[@annapepple477]

Girl, antique sewing patterns from catalogs in the 19th and early 20th century are wild.

[@annapepple477]

PS I love how cozy your version looks. I might need to make one for myself in black 🤔

[@tanyamartin1388]

I think yours turned out better than the image.

[@chriscavy]

The brown will be great but I am in love with the Mulberry color. You can't go wrong with it really! And I think it turned out super cute!!

[@lynette.]

Watching you work this pattern makes you think that you are basically designing a pattern. You make all the adjustments look so easy. It's a must try.

[@justvintagecrochet]

Yes! Thank you!

[@tinasanders6955]

I love what you did making the “waistcoat”! Very creative and brave with not much written pattern to go by. Cute folded down lapels!

[@RobinSnuttjer]

I liked the labels too! How cute would they be outlined in a lighter color?

[@GodsOath_com]

Tricoter is a needle. There is a crochet waistcoat stitch, very dense. So it will have a lining and a fabric back but very dense sweater type front panels for warmth. Sounds like my ex husbands sweater his mother have him.

[@lauriivey7801]

My brother's favorite self-belittling title for himself is 'stupid monkey' ... we all have our own pet names for ourselves. Cute project, and quite fun to watch

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

You did an amazing job! Holy Tunisian!!! Your hands must be aching :((( Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. We all love a great Mystery & you are the best hostess xxx

[@constanza1648]

Sewing machine... taylor... Is this my favorite corchet channel??

[@mermaidstears4897]

1860’s at least, crepe back satin was commonly used for vest/waistcoat backs, so you are golden! I’m at the beginning, but I’m hoping for buttonholes! Hubs wants a v-neck vest with buttons after I finish his Tunisian sweater! Yay!

[@poples5799]

just so you know, whenever you struggle between choosing a yarn that would look better on camera and a yarn that you would love for yourself to wear, my vote is always for the latter! less waste making something that will never/rarely be worn

[@sherricrosby4293]

I would have given up after reading the instructions. You did amazing!

[@lorriewhite7886]

Excellent job! Those sweater clips you have would look great instead of buttons. It adds a little fancy to it.

[@LynnStaples-r5d]

Turned out well. I like the two colors. Make a belt to tie with. Women like the adjustable work.

[@debirobison4077]

To get rid of the curl do a band of 3 rows at the bottom using triple linked crochet using the cream

[@LadyValkyri]

Hi, C! I applaud you for not letting this one fall by the wayside, but sticking with it to completion. We have similar color tastes, and the brown with the peachy-ivory would have been really cool. Pretty nails, too! I love that the ladies of the time had the same issues with their men not wearing our work. Some things are universal, even today! Love & hugs

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@lindagoesel3815]

You are such a hoot, you had me laughing out loud. I love it, wish I could do that crochet technique. I also wish I could have helped with the sewing as I've been a sewist since I was a child. I'm 79 this week. Long time sewer but you had me in stitches, no pun intended. Wish I was closer so we could be face to face friends. You are adorable. I'm going to try crocheting this, I loved what you did with it. Also that last statement was hilarious. ❤😂 ( calico in that era was like a muslin)

[@roserenik6375]

You did an amazing job, I like your waistcoat better than the photo. Congratulations on your success.

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@ashlayydee04]

Idk how the algorithm blessed me with your videos but I'm obsessed!! Also, you kind of sound like Katey Sagal and your voice is so soothing 😁

[@southernmimi]

I like it! The brown will be fantastic. You're so brave about jumping right into mystery patterns that you may pick a sewing pattern that ends up frustrating you, so I would suggest one with only straight seams. I will warn you, fabric can be as tempting as yarn. 🙂

[@jillschimpf1605]

So here is another lattern to add to my "to-do" list! 😂 I used to make my own fabric vests back in the 80's and had matching scrunchies to go with them. Time to bring back the popularity of vests for women. Yours is super cute, and doesn't look like it needs lining. Bravo on another great video! 👏🥰🎉

[@marilynsealy8043]

I’m so addicted to your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@debbienewton909]

I like the mulberry color! Since you will be wearing it, I think it will be the perfect color, and doing your size!

[@pauladavitt7554]

That’s really really cute. I’d wear that in a heartbeat if I was able to understand the pattern.

[@MistyKittens]

Sewing with the satin material is tricky.

[@elyciasmith6670]

it looks cute on you! and you did an amazing job as always 😊

[@Pammy_Yolo]

Toni's channel is great for teaching Tunisian! ❤ Love this! ❤

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Corrina, seeing your vest try on it looked so nice on you. Great job in making of it. ♥️ Looking forward to your next video.

[@teresababinat6004]

I like it. Some silver button, a little on the larger side with a pretty design in it. I think that would dress it up a bit..

[@raquelt1235]

I love it! You should do one in black and creamy white or even in two tones of blue so you can wear with your jeans…Cheers to a job well done! 🥂

[@lizstraw8041]

The shaped armholes look much better than the ones in the drawing!

[@mariebray9831]

Your interpretation of the waistcoat looks cute.

[@ThereseMamaT-xh6hy]

You know, I am usually not a fan of Tunisian crochet, but this is awesome!! Great job forming the armholes, &tc! 😍

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@darrinmckeehan5697]

I too think that yours turned out much nicer than the picture 😃. I have to get more bold in what I make 😁. I've stuck to blankets/hats/scarves and bed socks (as slippers). Thanks for the push & inspiration!

[@monicabaker5456]

Great job! I was a little concerned about it in the beginning, but you pulled it off!❤❤

[@Psycho_Saeko]

Yes! Thankyou for another mystery vid!!! I was crocheting this afternoon thinking and hoping there would be another soon, and here you are ❤❤❤

[@doninis1354]

This is exciting...just something new. I am cuorious...sounds great already...5 minutes in...love it...I never skip to the end becouse like the journey... The pattern is mostly in multiple sizes. You just to need to cut your size. I think sewing just the satin kind of fabric is probably hard to do, you may have to use a lining for that. If you take a well fiting old shirt it may work as back panel aswell. Great project, it makes me want to do it.

[@annmariekawana2939]

Love watching your videos and how you replica the old patterns and how your son hides the patterns only keeping the crochet number on pattern and I love how you reveal the finish product I also love your tiny sewing machine and your cute little happy face tatt❤

[@3rdand105]

As always, you did a smashing job! I was a little concerned as to the initial absence of a neckline, but you had that figured out and didn't tell us. I had the thought about crocheting the back right before you said what you were going to do. I know you can buy a buckle for the back; I watch a few sewing channels, and one day, I might work up the courage to try sewing by hand. Bernadette Banner is my favorite. She's also into Victorian fashion, if it helps.

[@kathleengolding7823]

Oh, I love it 🥰 And (no surprise) your stitches are so beautiful. You could use frogs to join the front 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Teerae11]

I like the mulberry color !! You did a great job with this !! Looks great !! Thank You for another great video 📸 !! ❤ It !!

[@moonbasket]

I think it looks really cute! I like the contrasting back. It suits you really well. I think it will looks great with or without buttons. Also, you probably already know this, but I bet if you give the fabric a gentle iron, it will lay flat around the hem. Acrylic yarn is pretty moldable. You just have to be careful not to get the heat too high and melt it. 😂

[@valeriewilson4224]

Really like what you did, better than the pic. Yours is fancier.

[@cherisanders4840]

You could use Chinese buttons " frogs". That would be really cute. And no need for button holes.

[@calebtemple1253]

I get so excited when i see you've posted a new treasure to unfold in front of us! Thank you!!!!

[@gingerfoxx1476]

Considering you were working from almost nothing with this "pattern" and improvising and modifying every step of the way, I think you did an incredible job designing this on the fly. The quote from that pattern cracked me up. Goodness knows we've probably all had at least one of our thoughtfully made item "laid carefully by" never to be seen again. 😅

[@bnhietala]

I love this! You could make this part of your holiday outfit when the time comes! Plus, now you know what to expect when you make the brown one!! 😁

[@kimmickleborough4920]

Great job! So proud of you Corrina! You did it!😊

[@YvonneSowder]

I love vintage crochet. Currently working on a 1949 swirl doily pattern. It is the year I was born. Just turned 75 .

[@stitchaspellMilan]

You did great for having so little information. Without the “clue” I had no idea which way to go. The vest/waistcoat came out really cute. The illustration seemed to show a trimmed edge that may have helped with the curling. 🦋

[@traceybuchanan9153]

You've done a really good job, it looks lovely on you 😃xx

[@TheSassy1962]

I like your version waaaaaaay better than the photo of their intended shape. Fantastic!

[@ReginaCoeliJMJ]

I think you did a great job, far better than I would do! I'm impressed with your commitment, I'd lose my patience with tunisian crochet.

[@trudilarose2260]

This was fun to watch! A waistcoat back strap would be darling! Darling was a favorite description of my Gramma, born in 1902, so it's period accurate!! 😂 A back strap of a triangle in red tapering to a point about a quarter way across the back, held with buttons, is what had in mind.

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Cute! That red is really pretty.

[@melodied4314]

Please show us the finished waistcoat after you add the buttons. Is there a finish for the botton that will stop the rolling up at the bottom? You did an amazing job.😊

[@susanfrederick33]

Wonderful ❤ gonna make one, it's starting to get really cold in Melbourne, maybe longer to cover my derry air😂😂 I absolutely love Tunisian crochet and have adapted knitting patterns to suit, I knit the bands and then slip the stitches onto the hook, its quicker than knitting❤❤❤🇦🇺

[@charsmith9313]

You did great turned out very nice

[@DLRyoung]

Cute! On the bottom rows I’d suggest a looser stitch. Bigger hook size! Beautiful work. God bless

[@brendacarter1574]

You did a fantastic job! I love your colors and the lapel!😊

[@eileenlynch6896]

Amazing .. how on earth you worked this out you are so clever great job once again Corrina… ❤️

[@crazyoma3232]

It’s gorgeous! Thanks for the video. Gives me a bit more confidence to try to make a sweater with some of the beautiful crochet stitches I have found on KZbin.

[@JennCampbell]

Most waistcoats have ties or d-rings for adjustment. Would actually make it clearer it's a waist coat. The pic shows edging, maybe it would also help with the curling. I love it! ❤

[@c.bailey9546]

I absolutely love it. I can't wait to see you wearing it with buttons. ❤🫠

[@annanamoose9943]

I've been having fun watching your mystery crochets, I'm a beginner...subscribed and👍🏽!

[@gailmatt1734]

I absolutely love it! You created a beautiful piece that looks great on you. You’re amazing. ❤️

[@daphnemayjoyce8378]

I like it very much great job.Corrina❤❤❤

[@nadobucherwurm3625]

This was so much fun to watch! 🤣 And the finished waistcoat looks fantastic, well done!

[@lizzbeth1066]

It's funny...when you were talking about sewing a piece to the back, i was thinking I'm surprised she don't just crochet a back panel.....and now here i am at the part where my thoughts came to fruition....lol..❤❤

[@YvonneSowder]

I have crocheted for a lot of years. I learned from my grandmother at age of four. It took a lot of years to get it right. But I still like vintage crochet an I like thread crochet with steel crochet hooks. I collect old patterns and thread and yarn.❤

[@cindywalker1769]

Omgoodness, your vest came out so cute. Great job. Thank you for another crochet mystery, I’ve been having withdrawals, even though you just put one out a couple of days ago. lol I can’t wait for your birthday video. Thank you so much again for your videos, you’re too cute.

[@FloridasYesteryear]

I think it looks great. You should totally add buttons and a tie-off in the back to make it more fitted. I also love the lapel. So just channel your inner Bob Ross. It isn't a mistake. It is a happy little variation. Will steaming it take out the curl?

[@roxann_bam]

🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉 Yes, waiting patiently for the next mystery.

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thank you! :)

[@CaroleMinxBlanton]

You did a really good job! I like it. I still haven't mastered the return side decreases in Tunisian yet. I'll have to look for another one of your videos and watch you do it. I love Tony, she's just so darn fast at it I can't grasp it w/out replay so many times. Oh and thanks for the link for the nails. I'm going to try some, my nails look awful. Plus I'm moving and well you know how that is on your nails. Have a great rest of your week, Corrina.

[@mrspilgrim327]

I thought it came out lovely, I do love watching you improvise on the fly. I personally love a plain garment, but one thought, for those who like a little pop, would be to embroider something on one or both of the panels, or add decorative buttons. There are some beautiful hand painted buttons with little birds or flowers, or novelty buttons, maybe a little fox face to keep with the hunting theme, whatever rocks your boat. And to snug up the back you could attach a strip of fabric or crochet a piece with a button hole and button it accross the back cinching it in that way. I hope that makes sense, I've often seen that on waistcoats. Anyway thankyou for the fun videos, I always look forward to them, have a lovely day ☺️

[@jerikaylesneski]

So, let’s see it ON YOU. What did you do about the front fastenings? Frogs might give it a flair. Love the choice of colors!

[@debirobison4077]

You could lay your panels side by side and lay it on paper or even your material..mark the paper or material 1/2" larger than your front... baste it to your front to shape the arms the way you want

[@caswillsaveme]

Not the embroidery scissor fabric cuts 😭 girl you got to get some fabric scissors. I love the mulberry color! Definitely the best choice for this all.

[@taunya.razzle651]

I love your candor. And you are not fat, you have comfortable cushioning 😊

[@ilovethelittlepiggy]

Hooks and eyes would work for closures and you could still get buttons and use them decoratively down the front. 🖤

[@Harkart59]

My thought is your version looked better than the pattern image. Love it.

[@somechick941]

It has a lot of potential for some cute outfits 😎

[@bylindalawrence5943]

Frankly I like it better than the picture and you did a fantastic job.

[@miketa87]

What a cute mystery video!!

[@debbiehannah4817]

You are so clever, I couldn’t have done it with those instructions, I prefer your version. Happy belated birthday 🎉❤

[@justvintagecrochet]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pamelaayash9352]

I thought you went to a professional manicurist. Love your problem solving skills

[@Tatsuemin]

When I saw it was a waistcoat I was here: Oh, lordylord, I hope Corina remember the buttons and the neck portion if the pattern doesn't have it. In the end, the solution for the neck was ingenious and I thing that if you make some sort of collar with the same color you used for the back it will be so cute!. And maybe a border with the light color around the bottom to help with the curling that goes up a bit in the front so you can put on the buttonholes and buttons.

[@twilafreek25]

I actually really love how it turned out! You did great with what little instruction you had, being basically just "Make a waistcoat" 😂 I think it could do with some nice finishing stitch on the bottom, some sort of border

[@isht01]

I love watching you go through this. I am still searching for the "pattern". Glad that particular word was left in "accidentally" or we would just have one long chain.... I think ... ❤

[@donnestudebaker5662]

I am a first timer and I love this

[@frozenstone1787]

Yours looks great. Way to go never give up. 😮

[@witatter1]

You did a good job, especially since it was a mystery pattern. I would suggest you use fabric for the back of the vest. Typically vests, even today, have a fashion fabric on the front and a less expensive fabric on the back. The thought it is that you won’t usually see the back of the vest. I agree with others that a small adjustable belt about 1” wide will really finish off the back of the vest. I also agree that using frog closures would look great and it has the added benefit of not having to deal with button holes! I would also suggest fabric facing for the armscye and back neckline. You could also add a facing to the inside of the lower front pieces if you still have a problem with the lower edges curling.