let's stop acting like November doesn't exist (ft. the making of a ca. 1800 dress)

[@MicarahTewers]

I so very much appreciate the fact that this video was in the 11 minute range, and focused on the 11th month of the year. 👌🏽

[@dabbyabb]

And I appreciate that you watch Karolina.

I’ll let you think it was my attention to detail 🥲

[@sherrylovegood]

@ You crack me up! I’m Australian and it means you make me laugh in the best way. I have to admit I am not a fan of November, here. It is stinking hot! My one November in the Northern hemisphere was the most delightful of my life! My first Thanksgiving & an extraordinary amount of Shakespeare.

[@_-clemie-_]

and this comment was 11 hours ago

[@najodo5209]

And it has 11k likes right now

[@esme3309]

i hate how as soon as halloween ends people move STRAIGHT onto christmas

[@ingloriousMachina]

November is when I first get to break out my wool petticoats and knitted shawls. A very good month.

[@thegillmachine]

I get that but I do NOT want the alternative to be to celebrating thanksgiving bc i do ñor like at all.

[@beefcupcakes5959]

Christmas makes me happy so to get over Halloween being done I move straight to Christmas cheer lol But I'm a maniac so you know...

[@IAmBuddythedecibwave]

I love Thanksgiving. I get to sit with my family and eat good food; I get to connect. I think about the food I eat and all of the hard work and pride that goes into making it.

[@beefcupcakes5959]

@@IAmBuddythedecibwave I like Thanksgiving too but it's not as special to me because my grandma is insane and makes huge meals every Sunday for the family lmao

[@bookwitch6791]

Karolina: I'm cold all the time, even in summer. also Karolina: wearing a semi-transparent dress with a half-naked back and arms in November. OUTSIDE.

[@MagpieRat]

I had to put on an extra jumper just WATCHING her out there! That is dedication to the look, ma'am. Respect.

[@chanelmccoy5228]

This is my husband as well. Walking around in shirts and sandals, talking about his cold it is!

[@kayenjee]

Meanwhile, in Texas, it's too hot to wear pants.

[@chanelmccoy5228]

In TX, it's usually too hot for pants.

[@katedillon1977]

in poland, too (i think)

[@nightsunray]

There's two ends of historical sewing KZbinrs spectrum: the "l hand sewed the entire 17 century dress in time appropriate stitching techniques using pattern from that times" and Karolinas "I just layed this thing on the floor and kinda traced it and assumed some things and hadn't finished the insides because I hated it" and both end up looking amazing and I absolutely love it.

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

Both are probably historically correct as well

[@thecatthatateaflyinduoling2513]

I thought automatically of Bernadette and Karolina and what's funny is they're friends

[@rebeccaryan5030]

😂 I'm the second one

[@LookingForFrogs]

and both are important, because one preserve the knowledge and present it in very visual way and the other shows you it's ok to not be 100% perfect if you enjoy this hobby.

[@AF-tv6uf]

There's the 'technical and meticulous' method and the 'intuitive' method. Those are also the two kinds of chefs...

[@MagpieRat]

"Bronte books are November in a book form" - I live in Yorkshire, just a few miles from where they did, and I can confirm November lasts about 6 months here. You want grey skies? Howling wind? Dead leaves smacking you in the face? We've got more than you could ever need.

[@Meg_of_all_threads]

🤣

[@janisi9262]

Better than three feet (one meter) of snow overnight, a 50F (10C) degree day where it all melts, and a 25F (-4C) night where it all freezes again, and then you have work in the morning and your boss can't seem to understand that EVERYTHING MIGHT AS WELL BE AN ICE RINK and you can't step foot out your door without landing on your butt on solid ice! Bitter? Me? Probably.

[@loganmcdonald568]

That is so cool to hear honestly. What's it like living near where the Brontë sisters did? I have always been such a huge fan of theirs.

[@neuralmute]

And then there's the Great Lakes in November: *cue Gordon Lightfoot song about tragic shipwreck in yet another violent November storm* Tbh, I love it.

[@shadowprovesunshine]

You mean "moor" than she'll ever need

[@wynnewhitten-holmes5090]

November is a month of death, when the veil thins and several holy and commemorative days occur. Perhaps we tend to skip over it because we aren't comfortable being present with the moody, liminal space it offers.

[@janisi9262]

Everything is dying and going into hibernation. Silly, personal note: I was born in November. I am a Scorpio; I read somewhere that the specific date and time of my birth means that I'm one of "the most Scorpio Scorpios to ever exist." In numerology, I am a 4, which is considered unlucky by the Japanese due to the fact that it sounds like "death" when spoken aloud. Every. Single. Astrology-like system, when I input my info, comes back with 'DEATH DEATH DEATH DEATH REBIRTH DEATH DEATH DEATH.' It used to bother me, but now I just laugh. I haven't died yet. (I know that's not the point; I like making stupid jokes.)

[@lepusistlich6930]

Pani Żebrowska: "November is cool" Me, trembling outside for hours: "it is, indeed"

[@katiehettinger7857]

You made me laugh out loud.

[@formaldehyde3864]

Brontë heroine that has just been for a walk is literally the look I try to achieve when I do my makeup in the autumn Also: I appreciate the bonus kitty footage

[@FannomacritaireSuomi]

I love how Karolina's new profession is to promote individual months by dressing up accordingly 👌

[@HyenaHijinks]

I am very passionate about November and am happy to see others that appreciate this month. It's way too overlooked and everyone just starts thinking it's "December-lite" but really it has it's own very unique little vibe.

[@miriamjohnson3962]

Yes! People are so quick to skip over November. I am so glad to give it some love.

[@CapucineAbadie]

Yesssss Tenant of Wildfell Hall is so underrated! Top tier November book. Totally agree that the November erasure has gone too far.

[@noura39]

november is a great month, people need to stop skipping it

[@misseli1]

I've always loved November and I've always been a little bit annoyed at how people rush to Christmas before December begins. Not only does it mean that people are ignoring November, but it means that many people ignore the season of Advent too! Plus it causes Christmas fatigue and by the time December 25th comes around it feels like Christmas already passed weeks before. *edit:* For clarification as someome who lives in the U.S. it always feels a bit disorienting to see Christmas decorations and hear Christmas music before Thanksgiving (the holiday most associated with November here) has even passed. On top of that, many people are unaware that the 12 days of Christmas actually *begin* on December 25th and last until January 5th! Which is why I complained about people celebrating Christmas before December 25th even arrives.

[@lindsaypelletier2294]

Absolutely I wish Christmas was in January. The whole winter holiday thing is off by a month in my opinion. Not only does it railroad the beauty of autumn -(which actually lasts until December 21!) but then it leaves us with nothing afterwards-no real winter celebrations from January 2-March 22-which is when spring begins. So we go the whole winter bored! Christmas is placed at the end of fall yet we celebrate it like a winter holiday! This should be the next rant…

[@misseli1]

@@lindsaypelletier2294 Well if it helps, the traditional 12 days of Christmas are actually from December 25th to January 5th, which is followed by the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th (called Three Kings Days in some countries). And in some traditions, the Christmas season doesn't truly end until February 2nd, which is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus, also known as Candlemas.

[@thebuttermilkyway687]

@@lindsaypelletier2294 100% absolutely agree with every phrase esp. the "railroad the beauty of autumn". And January and February need some serious help. Christmas could easily be 25 Jan. The Romans and pagans are the only reason it's 25 Dec anyway. Of course if we can't convince everyone to change it, we will just have to make the very most of Candlemas (Feb. 2)

[@screamthroughdreams]

My southern hemisphere November is rainy and humid, so I will live vicariously through your romantic autumn vibes

[@katiehettinger7857]

Historical accuracy be damned, you smashed that look. You on the steps in the chilled autumn light, the breeze blowing the skirt, the pensive look on your face, should be the cover for a gothic novel. Chef's kiss.

[@georgiamatthews6346]

As a person in the Southern Hemisphere, our November is also not appreciated enough! The last month of spring? Flowers? Sun showers? Amazing. But I'm also lusting after these gloomy November vibes. I also love your earrings you're wearing in the start/narration sections of the video 😍

[@inari.28]

i live in australia and i feel like people like summer so much, while i'm sad because i hate the heat and the humidity. i think april to july don't get enough love :(

[@aisadal2521]

Karolina said, "November rights!" 👏🥳🥂

[@thinkfirst1989]

November is low-key one of my favorite months becauuuuussseee, it's the most gothic month. High collars, black and purple velvet, burgundy too, a heavy satin. And we can dry our herbs, drink tea, listen to Siouxsie Sue and the Banshees, Angel Olson, Florence and the Machine, and write poems by the window in the falling light, maybe read some Dickinson, some Plath....yessss. And window candles, and haunted pining!

[@julianblack]

"Bronte books are basically November in book form." LOL-they absolutely are! Love the dress (and November).

[@CleoHarperReturns]

I loved everything about this. I also love November -- and all other things just as gloomy. I just love mood. I love when there is ice all over everything, but not yet snow, and all the scratching and creaking gives way to tiny crystal bells. I love the crows, and I feed them all winter starting in November. And I love getting cozy next to the fire when the November gales howl beyond the window. And you're absolutely right: Bronte books ARE November in book form. Which is why I'm going to use up all my extra Audible credits on the books I haven't read yet. Thanks for the inspiration! 💜

[@The_Super_NOVA]

THANK YOU! YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT NOVEMBER! I am so sick of consumerism literally selling it as Christmas: The Pre-game

[@megnewton216]

Okay I have so many thoughts on this for some reason haha one I love your earrings throughout especially the ones in the talking bits, two your little animations really add so much interest to the process, three your jewelry friend is the real MVP!! As always I love your content, Happy November

[@sarahsinclair7535]

The animations tho!!

[@fighterflight]

I’ve never understood people liking the seasons. I grew up in the desert but live in the frigid northeastern U.S. now and the winter still feels like an all-out assault to me. so I spend November filled with dread about the coming cold lol.

[@Hayleynwong]

I agree so much! November is such a special month. I just got married and specifically chose November. We started dating in a November, Plus my husband’s birthday is in November. It’s that nice quiet before the storm of the rest of the holidays and the new year… and for all the reasons you stated. Thank you for sticking up for it :) the dress is so lovely!

[@shadowprovesunshine]

Same here, except with October! Never been a big Halloween fan so now it's a very special month.

[@sillygoosetaur]

@@shadowprovesunshine did you fall in love in october? Is that why you love fall? Admiring from afar?

[@Vanbedda]

November certainly is the best time for witchy gloomy walks. I typically have really bad seasonal depression but this year I'm finding a lot of beauty in crispness of the air, the soft tranquil light and the dull tones of the earth.

[@gwynadams4069]

Totally changed my view on November and winter days without snow. Yeah, it's dreary, but now I embrace it. Reading my favorite Bronte, sip tea, wrap flannel around my shoulders like I'm a long-suffering, hard working woman just trying to keep food on the table.

[@YekaterinaT]

Both myself and my daughter were born in November, on top of that we have our wedding anniversary in November (on my daughter’s birthday btw, which also happens to be the national independence day in Poland) so i absolutely loooove and appreciate Novembers, they are special and festive to me, I love this gloomy atmosphere, it corresponds with the Scorpio vibe so well

[@RoseWangelin]

Ok but like your cinematography is on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@toprak3479]

The muted colors are 👌🏻

[@SusieQ3]

As an American Marine Veteran with a son born in November, I think it's a good month. We have the Marine Corps birthday, Veteran's day, my son's birthday and Thanksgiving all in November. So many days for celebration.

[@HeavyHippis]

I am currently finishing "Villette" and now I fell like I've been unknowingly celebrating November this whole time Thank you for aknowledging this lovely time of the year !

[@gracebevill]

I'm so glad you put Wildfell Hall on your list, it's my favourite Brönte book and so underrated! Helen Huntingdon is a fascinating character!

[@acrylicgodoy]

Probably my favorite Brontë book!

[@gracebevill]

@@acrylicgodoy Wildfell fans unite!!

[@elnora1469]

Novembers are beautiful in the southern hemisphere! It's Spring now and in Sydney, Australia, we have so many beautiful trees flowering at this time, like purple Jacarandas, pink Bougainvillea and red Illawarra Flame Trees...it's also getting warmer by November and it's close to Christmas, so generally has a good vibe. Oh and it's my birthday so I like November haha

[@alexachipman]

"Not super evenly distributed...but also I don't care" this sums up my entire life.

[@choco-chipkookies2697]

I was born in November, but it's so ignored that sometimes I literally forget that it's my birthday in 2 days (fun fact: this happened today, my bday is on the 22nd) and I'm like "wtf it's November? ". People move straight to Christmas time after Halloween, which results in November being forgotten. Sad, November is great 🍁🍂

[@muticere]

November is a breather month between the messes that are Halloween and Christmas. I absolutely appreciate it.

[@nathalie8651]

*Cries in Canadian* November is already winter here! I've always wondered what it's like to have an autumn that last longer than just September/October.

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

You look great without makeup. Based on your appreciation I would say that November is a month to read Lovecrafft, and since it is my birthday month it is also my favorite month.

[@TylerDane]

As someone born in November, my birthday was always overshadowed by exams in my country, so nobody was ever free to do anything at that time. Thank you for the appreciation.

[@lynnealuebben1967]

I completely AGREE. Especially here in Virginia, the fall colours truly, come in. Also, Thanksgiving is my favorite of holidays. I love Christmas, and Winter Solstice, but I find Thanksgiving is all about family, it is all about gratitude and celebrating the abundance of fall. I know there are several other celebrations to celebrate fall earlier in the season, but this one, is a quiet, reflective month for me. A month to work on the things I love and to put forth my hopes for the seasonal creations.

[@anaquezia5532]

The meme mom is back with fresh november content!!

[@audrey9able]

Here in the Philippines, we have Undas, similar to Day of the Dead, and Christmas actually starts in September and ends in January 8th. So technically we have Halloween on Christmas and Mourning month November. To me November is the month we all summoned the spirits and celebrate the end of the year in December.

[@Marymationnn]

Novembers in my hometown are foggy, cold, dark and gray-blueish. That’s a nice vibe

[@im_living_dead]

I always found Novembers so charming. Days being so short bring me so much joy, they're so cozy

[@katwin8945]

November is important month for me. It's the time when I slowly change my outfit form light shirts into cozy sweaters. Also it's Tea month for me where I try new types of tea and it's awesome

[@veggiedragon1000]

When it cuts to Karolina outside in the dress: radiant, gothic, November goddess.

[@Helenaland123]

How long have you been sewing? I'm genuinely curious! If I eyeballed my pattern pieces I'm pretty sure would endup with crap 😂

[@mrs_mothra547]

Right?

[@RoseKB22]

November in the US has Thanksgiving Day. Leaves changing color, pie (especially pumpkin and apple and sweet potato), pumpkin flavored food, pumpkin flavored drinks, warm scarves, vintage hats, vintage coats, wool socks, boot weather, ...winter storm season starts...

[@elizabethkenobi1365]

In the US, we have our own special November holiday--Thanksgiving! We have a big feast of a roast turkey (usually) with lots of sides, and it's a family day to be together and give thanks for our abundance, and there are lots of autumn-themed decorations associated with it. However, it's not as big a deal in terms of all the consumerism as Halloween or Christmas.

[@nerdymonster7954]

I was born on thx giving and my birthday is always on the week off, so it's always a shame to see November pushed aside because it really is a beautiful season.

[@sleepygrle6738]

As an American who grew up in a small town, November for us was always the month of food bc of thanksgiving, it’s September that’s everyone here forgets about lol

[@banen1234]

"Novembers are ignored" People who do NNN: Mmmmm, no i don't think so.

[@marikotrue3488]

Brontë books always me think of cloudy steel-grey colored skies. Autumn does have a short fun period. I live in an area currently full of impossibly vibrant-colored leaves which are absolutely beautiful until an autumn windstorm hits with all those pretty leaves turning into nature's super glue and sticking to walkways, driveways, clogging road drains and right turn lane exits. Well, I will blame my bad attitude on what I have blamed everything on for the last 2 years, the pandemic and quarantine.

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

This video is a mini-masterpiece - informative, educational, introspective, wistful, dramatic and funny. (Brilliant videography - especially the outdoor scenes.) I really enjoyed you whipstitching that ‘beech’. Love your feline inspector/supervisor! I couldn’t agree more that November gets a bad rap and many folks just careen past Halloween and fly into Christmas, perhaps with a brief pit stop to gorge themselves for Thanksgiving (in the US). Three of us in my immediate family have November birthdays and most folks end up combining our gifts with Christmas and we kind of get bypassed.

[@heyheyhey1081]

yes!!!!! absolutely!!!!!!! i love fall and i love november and its honestly annoying when ppl act like after halloween ends winter begins

[@bonepeonies]

November here is all snow, so it’s hard to have gloomy walks (the snow makes the world bright again). But it’s great for sitting gloomily in your house. I quite like November.

[@thomasjamison2050]

This is why we have Thanksgiving in the US in November, pretty much square between Halloween and the end of the year holidays.

[@b.lupatini9870]

I'm Brazilian. November is great here because it's hot, but not yet hot enough to ask if there's an erupting volcano around. It is just so fun to watch Karolina defending November by walking under dark, cold skies... Meanwhile, I drink iced coffee and adjust my sunglasses. 🌞 🕶️ I'll leave the Bronte books to July hahah

[@elizabethbrower640]

I’m a November person too. I was born in November as was my youngest son😁. I love the dramatic cloud formations, the early darkness, the winds, everything. Oh, and the snow. We get snow in November here in upstate New York

[@chaotics5395]

Something bad always happens to me and my gf on October, but it always works out when November came. So yeah, I like November too.

[@jsaysyay]

icon, we stan november and the actual passage of time and enjoying it for what it is instead of rushing forwards and never pausing to breathe. also like... is poland not that cold in november? or is our time travelling icon secretly immune to weather

[@silviasanchez648]

Novembers are COOL! They always make me think of gloomy walks, and rainy days, and atmospheric/moody paintings. It's got a Sturm & Drang feel to it. I really like them.

[@pitaariel1920]

I also love November, in México we celebrate two important things: One, the Day of the death on the 1st and 2nd. And the anniversary of the Revolution on the 20th. We take a day off for each holiday and it's amazing because we can rest before the hard days of December. Most companies and businesses are the busiest in December and very few people take Christmas vacation.

[@Marcelineblossoms]

As someone born in november, I try to learn how to appreaciate this month, this helps ty

[@lb5368]

There's never been a more true statement than "Brontë books are basically November, but in book form."

[@Mojo_3.14]

In the USA November is for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It's basically a harvest celebration and it's just an excuse to get together with family and overeat. It used to be it went October=Halloween, November=Thanksgiving, and December=Christmas. But your right, people kind of forget November and go X-mas shopping, some don't even wait until October is over.

[@freedomthroughspirit]

November is moody, Autumnal, introvert vibes, Scorpionic goodness. 🍁🍂🍃

[@shansational1803]

"Not a whole lot of better fate under this tree. I'll try the steps..."

[@vintagecameragirl]

October/November are my favourite two months of the year. I love their smells, their light the trees, the events. I'm in the UK so bonfire night here last pretty much the whole month.

[@Namaersige]

THANK. YOU. love November, hate that it gets crushed under Christmas celebrations.

[@cloudhhhh]

the title makes it seem that you're coming at us with a fully studied and planned video essay about how problematic ignoring Novembers is

[@erinkelley4104]

I love November and have taken some truly wonderful walks. I've been thinking about how November is underrated and I'm honestly so glad someone else has to. Anyways here's a November poem by David Budbill: November Again Again Gray, damp, sere, chill bare November days here again this year. Day after day clouds down around our ankles. The quiet, meditative beauty of these muffled days. Withdraw, return, pull in, to somewhere inside both house and life.

[@lucyj8204]

I haven't read Shirley, but hated Wuthering Heights, so if you rank it even lower I just won't bother. Loved this video, what fun! And you are totally right about November.

[@mellie4174]

and this is why thanksgiving is amazing!!-autumn celebrations, family and lots of good food .

[@parryyotter]

The 80s dance music during the sleeve segment. Thank you.

[@madiover-analyses3757]

november is HORRIBLE in australia. the weather is unpredictable and can range from 36 degrees (Celsius), to 16. that baing said, autumnal appreciation is always good, even if I can't partake in it right now.

[@BlackBleedingRoses53]

As someone born in November, I appreciate you vouching for the month.

[@z0mbi326]

I always thought that Thursdays & Novembers have the same energy.

[@edennis8578]

November is the month when I bring out my Tolkien books and Jane Eyre. It's my beloved ritual.

[@schoo9256]

Fun fact, your cat's white markings on his back give him what we call a "cap and saddle" colour distribution. Also wuthering heights absolutely deserves to be that low on the list.

[@a.z7469]

the 31st of October and all of November have always been one of my favourite times of the year. I'm glad I'm not alone! So many people in the comments talking about their love for the month, warms my heart.

[@justwonder1404]

Finally someone stood up for Novembers!

[@TaikiFouLung]

I agree! November is underrated and fall is my favourite season

[@Mashy8722]

November is my fav month! It’s the epitome of fall!!! I’m a little biased cause I’m a November baby lol but still! It’s the best month.

[@viktoriavintage556]

I wished I could enjoy November but it's all about deliver the last papers before the exam periods starts and all you can do is read for the exam....

[@haileymarie6430]

November is honestly just the month where the outside reflects my inside and I'm here for it.

[@asiabryant207]

I treat November less as a pre Christmas and more as a post Halloween. Apparently I need more gloomy walks and Brontë books.

[@blacksheep8427]

Cool dress. Doesn't look warm enough. I agree 100% about November. We should take my November birthday and give it a big build up and celebration.

[@4BWVan]

I LOVE November, always have. And here in the US, we have Thanksgiving, one of the Big Three of holidays we have three months in a row. November has always been a time for family, falling leaves and enjoying the colder weather for me.

[@FlyingMonkeyHandler]

There’s a lot of drama to be found in November.

[@kalenreichert]

Thank you for celebrating November! Autumn colors peak in early November in my area, my Mom’s birthday and Thanksgiving are in November and it’s the perfect time for cozy crochet and binge watching Meme Mom videos. ❤️

[@ChristopherDraws]

I'm not versed in historical clothes, but the end result looked like a Regency woman, but depicted in the 1920s. Maybe it was the choice of a really dark material, and how loose/floaty it appeared (perfect for breaking into a Charleston)? Or perhaps it just shows how there are through-lines in fashion that can span centuries. It's a wonderful look on you, Karolina.

[@mch12311969]

This video is totally a mood and I now kinda want to visit Poland in November as well.

[@vickytaa1]

Me, enjoying from the southern hemisphere: I guess I can enjoy the warm days before the scorching December comes.

[@Hulachowdown]

Where I am, I always think of November as one last month before it gets reeeeeeally cold. It is perfect to do winter activities without having to wear full winter gear. We have thanksgiving, then halloween, then a month to relax before you have to worry about xmas. Seems odd that Americans skip their own thanksgiving ( theirs is in November, ours is in october) so often. But now they want more money so they make you think about “ holiday spending” for longer… that is my conspiracy at least.

[@AkashGupta-zx9iw]

She was also born in November, now she's with someone else.

[@mariannantoine]

I was waiting for November started to see this video jeje. Then I forgot. I discover this channel in March of this year and I love it. Im learning so much with you meme mom. Hugs from Venezuela

[@sophialejtman5504]

No joke loved the gloomy walk footage. Thank you for the blessing of meme cat.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Thank you for sharing your process and ideas. Nice points about how bleak and somber November is.

[@snakeburrito2512]

Even In Soviet Russia, where there was a special november (un)holiday and a big one (the 7th) , it was frustratingly called "the anniversary of the Great OCTOBER Socialist Revolution". It's cause they changed the calendar after the Revolution.