Making an Early Victorian flower+ribbon crown | History of mid-19th century Hairstyles

[@almaforte9401]

"go out and boil a horse" is the best answer to historical accuracy purists as of yet!

[@SebastianGrimthwayte]

“Go out and boil a horse.” 😆

[@warsandrij]

"Go out and boil a horse" made me cackle so loud my husband came into the room to see what was happening!

[@l.m.2404]

It's the accessories that can make or break an outfit and often overlooked by creators. Brava for giving us this content. I love it!

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you!

[@hannahterrian1900]

I love 1840s clothing! Definitely my favorite time period. A lot of people seem to like the bigness and excessiveness of the 1830s, and the giant hoop skirts and pagoda sleeves of the 1850s, but very few people like the 1840s. It's probably because it so subdued compared to the decades that sandwich it. If I ever find the time, and work up the courage to make a historical outfit, it will definitely be from the 1840s!

[@LilianaCroush]

Also interesting is that you can see the influence in 1840-50 fashion of the style in the baroque period (especially 1640-70) They have similar looking hairstyles, middle/low bun with middle parting and hanging side curls. And the wide necklines, longline bodices with pointed waistlines and gathered circular skirts. Fun fact; Queen Victoria's favourite dogbreed, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was first bred in the baroque period and named after the Enlish king at the time Charles II

[@DixieDIY]

It's funny, I was just looking at portraits from the mid-1600s and you're right, lots of side curls and wide necklines. It's cool how fashion repeats over time!

[@LilianaCroush]

@@DixieDIY Definately, so facinating! Sometimes I get the impression that the whole 19th century took inspiration from earlier art styles and just reused previous fashions🤔

[@DixieDIY]

@@LilianaCroush definitely now that you mention it, the 1870s were taking cues from the 18th century with the polonaise skirts and the square necklines. I could probably think of more if I really tried.

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

I absolutely loved the historical information. You gathered so many wonderful examples! I think I need a t-shirt that says “Go out and boil a horse.” LOL

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks :)

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Gotta say, I've always liked 1840-1850s fashion. Thank you for a great video.

[@michellecornum5856]

These are one of my most favorite hair doodles. It's nice to know that perfect symmetry wasn't a thing. -- dog ears! Hahahahahaha! Stay well.

[@modern_victorian_sarah]

LOVED this! Would be interested in more hair history by decade/period!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks! And hello from elsewhere in Texas 😉

[@PopMsLolly]

Just have to say that I am a huge fan. I have watched all of your videos multiple times.

[@stevezytveld6585]

It's so cute. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown ps - tomorrow afternoon the 1915 hand-crank Singer 99K will be arriving by post to our treehouse apartment. Fingers crossed. I'll be using her for the final make of things in the fashion fabric.

[@DixieDIY]

Oooh exciting!!

[@Majmysza]

This is awesome! I really enjoyed the research part and then seeing how you turned all that knowledge into something pretty for yourself!

[@misswazzra]

I agree! Fantastic research :)

[@shes78rpms]

This is FABULOUS!! I can't wait to start mine now!!!

[@misswazzra]

I loooove it! The colors and arrangement are lovely.

[@susankellam8844]

The perfect accessory for your beautiful gown!

[@DixieDIY]

thank you so much!

[@jackiejames4551]

Lovely

[@mariaferminmueses9987]

I really loved this tutorial. I want to do something similar soon.

[@LoveEntwined]

This is so cute, and informative! I really enjoyed this, thank you!

[@LusiaX]

Thanks for the historical intro, very interesting!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sewingistherapy]

I love it! It looks so good with your dress!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Excellent video!

[@makeda6530]

Dog ear ribbon headband you say? **scribbles into memory**

[@yaninalujan2705]

Hi! Would you mind telling me who is the lady in the thumpnail?thx ^^

[@maya-hy6pi]

Hello, May I please have the links to the fashion plates?

[@DixieDIY]

Hey I’m so sorry, I don’t know what happened to my comment with all the fashion plate links. I do know that they all came from the LA public library: tessa.lapl.org/cdm/search/collection/fashion They have a huge collection and a pretty good search feature. Was there a specific plate you were looking for? Maybe I can find it.