Magic Kirtle: Tudor English to Florentine Italian transformation

[@jessicaraine8403]

I really appreciate you showing things like trying the trim that didn't work. Those of us trying to get into this can really learn from those kinds of things and showing how you work through them.

[@OpusElenae]

Someone once told me to post as many mistakes as successes. Nothing is ever as linear or straightforward as clever editing makes it seem.

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Very cool! I have a lot of different kits for different impressions, eras, regions, personas, etc. I love the idea of simplifying with reversible or quickly altered pieces. I wish I could have seen this video 35 years ago. I'd now have less stuff to store and transport and probably would have saved a lot of time and money too. Take heed all those just getting started- this demo is gold.

[@kariemitchell5132]

I’d love to lean more about ideas for medieval modular wardrobes. I have a 1400’s Milanese lady persona and have been thinking about ways to “expand” my wardrobe without expanding my budget or needing more closet space.

[@IDoDeclareify]

I love how intense the regional differences in fashion were! And I adore the idea of being able to transform some garb you already have with minor changes!

[@KanonBlack13]

I feel like the focus on England that is our current fashion sometimes erases lots of possibilities for us all. I'm from Mexico, which is actually huge, and If you check out the different folkloric Garb per state it changes greatly. Sometimes due to the age the attire is based on. Other times due to the beautiful mix of cultures.

[@gailvandenberg546]

Victorians used a "third-hand sewing tool" or sewing bird, to hold their work taught when doing things like your adding the black cloth. Others pin their work to a tailor's ham or pillow or whatever's handy to keep tension to make the work easier. I recently found you and am enjoying your videos. Thank you. LOVE the mistakes and the "it doesn't bother me" comments.

[@gailvandenberg546]

"Japanese sewing clamp" is another term for the same concept with a different tool.

[@laraharding849]

Modular wardrobes would be a great subject for another video!

[@OpusElenae]

I currently have two capsule wardrobe videos (Viking and Medieval) and will probably ad another this year (Tudor or Roman, probably)!

[@MorphisMoneyMakeover]

I loved listening on my way home. I cannot wait to go back and watch as well. Beautifully done!!

[@OpusElenae]

Becca's Budget Adventures thank you!

[@selkiemorien9006]

Acceccories like this are so practical. It saves time and materials, especially if you don't plan on wearing that style very often :D Thank you!

[@anieth]

I love that sine wave curve. MATH!!! It's excellent to see the drafting of different styles. Hm...gives me ideas!

[@kimberlymartin409]

Oh yes please more transformation capsule garb! I am formerly from Darkwood but have moved to Portland, Oregon. I know our hobby (SCA) can be expensive. It would be great to see where you can save some money and time sewing. I am still new enough that I only have have basic Vikings and Kirtle/sideless surcote. I want a Renaissance era outfit but didn’t want to make English, Dutch, Germans and Italians. I am still feeling out which eras and regions I really enjoy. I would love to see what other regions/eras you can transform. Thank you so much!

[@XenusMama]

Hi! My 1st event was in Darkwood, now I’m in coos bay ( Tymberhaven).

[@ritaborde1657]

Thank you sooo much for this video! I love the sleeves. I live the idea of those extra external on their own staying sleeves! I work in a medieval theme park andwe are wearing only medieval touched garments. I just began to sew some of my own. Every project is a sewing Journey starting with a lot of Inspiration and further learning! The only journeys i really like😘. Love from Croatia💙

[@OpusElenae]

You are so welcome!

[@threadsandpurrs]

Beautiful. I love how this turned out. The reversible sleeves are fun. I love the color of the linen side.

[@OpusElenae]

Thank you so much! I love teal as well.

[@indigohalf]

Love that straw hat. Accessories really do make all the difference in period costume.

[@darklymoonlit]

I'd love more ideas for modular wardrobe garb!

[@linw7320]

Yes, I like the capsule wardrobe concept. Also, you are a sorceress! GREAT sleeves the fabric, style & 2 looks in 1. HUZZAH (that's the only midevil word I know) I think I'm using it properly, lol. Thanks for the diversion it was a pleasure.

[@OpusElenae]

You did! And thank you!

[@augustwogsland3309]

It turned out so great! I also love the way you add the knots on the end of your thread. definitely going to start doing that too for my hand stitching.

[@misswazzra]

I love the use of that stitch on the cuff. Very clever!

[@eleanormccarthy2713]

I would love to see more medieval capsule wardrobes. Also, I would love to see medieval history bounding!

[@lauralake7430]

Yes please, more modular stuff! Can you suggest where to begin?

[@OpusElenae]

I have a video about the Medieval capsule wardrobe, and I'll be putting out another on Viking capsule wardrobes this August. I also highly recommend Mariah Pattie for various capsule wardobes (check out my playlist; I think it's public and has all of hers and mine on it). I'll try to prioritize the Roman and Tudor ones next!

[@eileenjohnston6835]

Thank you for showing me how to move and arm seam.

[@OpusElenae]

You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@lajoyous1568]

Love this!

[@margolambert1018]

Very informative. Great job. :)

[@OpusElenae]

Margo Lambert thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@coreygilles847]

I love this!

[@linw7320]

LOL, "lest disaster befall you" sounds as if spoken from experience 😥

[@OpusElenae]

I engage in disaster so you don't have to!

[@KanonBlack13]

Not me trying to zoom the video on the neck part😂😂😂

[@laurenlaker]

I would love to learn more about your knotting wizardry

[@OpusElenae]

Knotting wizardry? Like how I tie knots in the end of sewing thread?

[@laurenlaker]

@@OpusElenae exactly all I see at the end is a loop loop loop schwip done. Like whaaa? Granted I'm not the sharpest cotton ball but a quick video would be super

[@OpusElenae]

Lauren Laker Lol, I will be sure to demo it in the next-next video (this week’s is already filmed and edited)!

[@joanelizabethhall9455]

Hi - new subscriber here! How did they sew before there were irons & ironing boards? I am so accustomed to pressing seams open.

[@OpusElenae]

Good question! Irons did exist farther back than you might think, but people also had smooth glass tools used to help press seams open.

[@RealCheeseOnly]

Love watching the hand sewing of the sleeve hems. But I saw you pinned both the linen and silk hems before pinning them together. What happened to the inside hem pins? I didn't see when you removed them. Before you pinned the two together?

[@OpusElenae]

I removed them as I pinned the two sides together. I’ll usually remove the inside pin and use it to pin the two sides together as I go.

[@eleanormccarthy2713]

Growing up, my family called that a slip stitch.

[@Diniecita]

What SCA kingdom are you in? Im in Northshield.

[@OpusElenae]

Ansteorra! But I started out playing in Midrealm.

[@annelieserose7928]

Is there a vid of you making the English kirtle?

[@OpusElenae]

Unfortunately no, I made that before I started my channel. I have plans to make a black one soon, though, and film the process!

[@annelieserose7928]

@@OpusElenae ok, it’s so pretty

[@chelseahartweg2938]

What pattern/process did you use to make the original kirtle? I'm trying to make one and really struggling to get it to fit right. It's almost impossible to find examples of folks making one that's side laced. I have the Tudor tailor pattern and it's just not working for me and I have chronic pain so I can't make a thousand mock-ups trying to get it right :/

[@OpusElenae]

I actually started from a custom fitted cotehardie pattern and altered it to be side lacing. You can see the shape of the front cotehardie here: instagram.com/p/BE83IJbyITg/?igshid=18ya1rj5j3se3 Maybe I’ll make another and film the process!

[@savannahbrewer6161]

where did you find your hat?

[@OpusElenae]

The straw one? It was an amazon find that I steamed the crown to be rounded! Let me update the description with the link.

[@rickybaumgartner5635]

Make a Marion dress of Brave Heart movie.

[@OpusElenae]

There’s no Marian in Braveheart.

[@rickybaumgartner5635]

@@OpusElenae Wallace's wife