Making Gothic Victorian Underwear // A New Petticoat & Corset Cover

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Here is the direct link to the petticoat pattern over on pinterest as well www.pinterest.com/pin/460563499397882243/ :)

[@brittany45]

The Keystone Guide had a corset cover, I believe.

[@johannageisel5390]

It doesn't show up for me. :( I'm only getting my personal starting page on pinterest.DE Does one have to be signed up to pinterest.COM to see it?

[@sisuguillam5109]

@@johannageisel5390 same!

[@MendyLady]

re historical accuracy: I'm a big fan of "historically adequacy". You do what works for you, using the resources you have, and the techniques you prefer. Folks who want to do everything as original practices are cool. People who use sergers and modern embroidery machines are cool. The point is to have fun and enjoy your work and product! I'm sorry that you feel pressured for accuracy.

[@dinodino5602]

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[@TheClosetHistorian]

Exactly 100% ❤

[@AlexMarieDIY]

hear hear

[@sheenawarecki92]

Plus what's funny about people pressuring others on historical accuracy, is historically people did what they could within their means and to make life easier, and if a server makes your life easier, who's to say it's still not in the spirit of historically accurate ;)

[@darklymoonlit]

"Who knows what mental state I was in when I was sewing this" is such a mood.

[@StephanieCanada]

KZbin: longer content doesn’t do well, aim for shorter. CH: *puts out hour long content* Me: *watches ENTIRE thing in one sitting while making pancakes for my kid* I love the B roll, don’t apologize for that. Everything looks lovely and I am all for switching between styles. Can’t wait to see the next installment.

[@armedvsokord]

As someone who prefers longer content, screw KZbin's preference for shorter. I refuse Tick Tock for this exact reason. It's all only short videos, I want the pretty, long, educational (including the mistakes), rambly (with a purpose) content. 5 Min of cut shots doesn't do it for me.

[@floram9481]

I didn't even realize it was an hour long. I was just enjoying myself and chilling with the video/content so much that I actually had to go back and look when I read this lol

[@stillhuntre55]

I choose 30min to hour+ content so consistently, the YT algorithm now ONLY recommends long stuff for my home page. LOL.

[@FlickiChicki]

My great great grandmother Eliza, born April 24th, 1881, was well known as per my Granny P for always wearing a black petticoat/slip. No one in my family was sure where the black undergarments started, but Granny P pointed out in my 90s goth attire that I was looking rather like my namesake.

[@ellahopkinson]

Aesthetic 10/10 garments 10/10 spooky vibes 10/10 soundtrack 10/10 would reccomend, cinematic masterpiece, fulfills much needed historical goth dreams 👌

[@frugalfemmecarole6517]

Am I the only one that would wear the music note mockup as outerwear pretty much just as it is? Just me? Okay.

[@katradner9132]

haha, no, not alone. I'd absolutely do that too.

[@narelleworks8448]

Not alone. I loved it.

[@dianavoermans]

Loved it, too 😂

[@rd6203]

I was sad to see it cut down 😖

[@dawnsheridan4274]

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[@yrbestiewestie]

Please know that the insane amount of effort and care you put into your videos does not go unnoticed! You create an ✨experience✨ and it’s so much fun

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Audrey!

[@coffemuse]

I'm not sure about Victorian corset covers, but I know they decorated and embellished Edwardian ones a lot because they took to wearing what they called "lingerie waists" - very sheer blouses in which you were supposed to see all the pretties underneath! Lovely video, beautifully shot. You are allowed to stop apologising/explaining for the historical inaccuracy! Theatre art is a thing, and you're doing it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I fear the accuracy police, I'm trying to avoid at least a few of the "well actually..." folks coming for me ha! 😅

[@marinary1326]

You watch Sims 4 building while you sew, I build in the Sims 4 while I watch you sew, the circle of life continues! Now, if you're going to be showing off these gothically black late victorian undergarments, I might want to look into some smelling salts, a fainting couch, and a dramatically large silk fan :P Seriously, these are awesome, and it's almost a shame to cover up such lovely work with actual clothing. The only owl names I can think of are Minerva, or... shoot, whatever the owl from Winnie the Pooh was called

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I've been working on a big Victorian house in Forgotten Hollow when I need to unwind for a minute ;) Still in the landscaping with debug bits currently...

[@juliamannard824]

I think the owl in Poo was called Owl, probably why you can't remember, no name ,only a discriptor!

[@Leanimal]

“My methods are a little bit strange and a mixture of things both modern and lazy, and occasionally hand done and historical.” Me: *Looks at my large, vintage sewing machine and modern serger collection.* Same. Subscribed. 🖤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! ❤ I like a mix ha ;)

[@aravista222]

ok I know this is supposed to be about sewing and all but OH my GOD YOUR EYESHADOW IS STUNNING!!!!1!1!!1

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

I was thinking the same thing!! and lip colour too!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The lid shade is a multichrome from JDGlow called see weed and it is the BEST

[@chaeburger]

I spent several months of grad school doing inventory of thousands of pieces of silverware ranging in age from 1880 to 1980. I believe that the small silver dish is a sugar shell. I've mostly seen those in spoon-sized pieces. I don't know why, but apparently shell-shaped things were just the best thing to serve sugar with. And for anyone wondering, my favorite piece I ever came across was either the cheese shovel or the jelly fork.

[@monkey93xf]

I love the random niche interests of this community ! Thanks for sharing

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Jelly fork is a worthy favorite certainly ha! Thank you Chae!

[@margaretkaraba8161]

YES! Yes yes yes.... so nice. Forget period accuracy. The Victorian dressmakers were all about speed, so I have no doubt they'd be using sewing machines, sergers and any shortcuts they could to get that dress to the customer as fast as possible. By the way, you look like you're having fun with your delightful art project (great name for the dress).

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Margaret!

[@ReneePowell]

I love Abby Cox’s videos showing off her collection of extant historical garments, with all of the messy internal finishing (or lack thereof), poorly executed modifications or repairs, and all manner of “eh that’s good enough” decisions. Does it look right on the outside? Good enough!

[@fuyukazemi]

@@ReneePowell the height of the Victorian clothing construction was _veery_ similar to theater costumes, as long as it looks good and holds up on the out side, who the f cares what happens on the inside?!

[@donkelly4718]

First of all, as a darkly kindred soul, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that you are making these in black rather than the traditional white or cream. Also I love your slightly irreverent and thus slightly rebellious attitude here, which comes across through an ever so slight sarcastic witt, whilst talking about your "naughtiness" in using an electrified machine and serging edges. But you are right, "historically accurate" does seem to be a too heavily used gatekeeping device and snobbery in the "costuming" genre. I get it, and it has its place, and it works for those for whom THAT is the main interest, but, if you cant have fun with your makes then why bother at all. Besides, I look at it a different way.....Victorians were very much interested in and very heavily incorporated very emergent technology into ALL facets of life to make chores easier, so, if they had a serger, they most definitely would use it as much as possible, especially on inner garment layers.....so, ironically, how very Victorian of you.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I agree Victorians would probably like an electric machine indeed, with a bulb on the back to light it!? I say, but where is the gas fitting? Not gas light at all either? How innovative ;)

[@violetteplague3043]

I love how you used a serger. As someone who is a Mom and has health issues, using a machine for parts makes the difference between finishing a project and not finishing a project.

[@AdirondackRuby]

Flossing! There's just something so Romantic & Elegant about flossing on a Corset. Probably because it bridges the gap between Function & Fashion. And who doesn't love a bit of Bumble Bee black & yellow? That mockup is gorgeous! Especially from the back, with the contrasting prints and the tails. Owl Name Suggestions: Felix Augustus, Ebenezar, Humphries, Saranac, Bob.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I quite like the name Felix, one of the characters in the book I've been working on is named Felix :)

[@AdirondackRuby]

@@TheClosetHistorian Oh! Very cool! I've been working on my family tree and Felix is one of the names that keeps cropping up every generation or two.

[@BettyWoo]

Holy. Crap.The production values (never mind the fab clothes)! You are a wonder.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Betty!

[@Voirreydirector]

Oh my dear what fun! I will let you in on a secret: ladies in the Victorian era also looked at advertising and other drawings and then fudged things and found unique ways to render the look they wanted just as you are doing now!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Exaaaactly!! Thank you Susan!

[@aliciaolivas797]

Right! That’s how fashions changed over the years after all. Someone does something new and it catches on, you gotta think that people weren’t any different then they are now. They also had that “I can make it myself” mood that lead to new methods that would be used years later.

[@jayneeojeda5677]

I love your whole approach to historical dress in this video, I recently started my first historical project -a pair of 17th century stays and some experts in the community kept going on about perfect accuracy and even mentioned some mistakes they saw in other costumers I follow during a workshop and I felt real pressure to make sure I got it right, but I think I’m actually going for a bit more of what you’re doing here and it made me feel more confident in my project

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Having fun always trumps accuracy in my book, when it stops being fun anymore, pull back is my motto!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Was a lot of fun watching this video. Sometimes the "historically accurate" comments get out of control. Some of the popular outfits don't look right on certain figures, so some tweaking of the design is needed to look more flattering. I really don't have the time to handsew everything, hence using specialty presser feet for my machine sewing. Just wish that my Bernette 45 had adjustable needle possition. That said, I like to Frankenstein much of my clothes from several patterns. I use silk buttonhole thread on my machine buttonholes. Turns out much nicer. On a heavier weight fabric, I use buttonhole cording with the buttonhole foot.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The adjustable needle position thing on the Bernette is so irritating!!! I'm literally not sure I would have bought one if I had realized that beforehand :(

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@TheClosetHistorian mine is 25 years old.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@TheClosetHistorian I would kill for an adjustable needle on a machine. Will you give up on the Bernette?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

@@bohemiansusan2897 This is most shameful I know, but I invested in the Bernette and the Singer 99k in the same week, but I have yet to pry myself away from the Singer long enough to have truly acquainted myself with the Bernette properly!! eek! So I'm not sure if I like the machine, as I am too much in love with the other!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@TheClosetHistorian If you want to sell it, let me know.

[@SewTexas]

I find relish cut crystal dishes next to sewing machine and for dividers in sewing drawers. Makes for pretty notions! Nice touch, readily available at garage sales etc. The model 99 does a beautiful stitch, always reliable.

[@hannahphillips-ryan398]

I really like the body that the black linen petticoat provides, and I think its going to give you more skirt support than the cotton petticoat would. Also, you can always wear both your petticoats to really floof things up a notch! Also, I love your little TV lantern Owl. He looks like he needs a little old grandpa name to go with his mid-century provenance, like "Hubert" or "Humphrey".

[@belindacoba5158]

I agree the linnen petticoat has a very nice shape and it looks beautiful!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Hannah!

[@Gandellion]

Now that's a thumbnail that'll get a man's (or lady's) attention! Very cool indeed

[@Gandellion]

Also look at me being first, I win

[@charlottepennington7455]

She is such a boss. Sure as heck got my attention

[@winnievaughan]

Worked on me! 😂🖤💛

[@JustSaralius]

Do you really need any other reason for switching between hand and machine sewing than "I felt like it"? 😁 I'm so excited to see the dress now! The under layers look beautiful and the silhouette really suits you! 😍 Can't wait to see what stockings you bought too!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! You need a reason here online, otherwise folks will come for you ha 😅

[@faydreamsmystic4]

"Again, I could use Tailor's Chalk for this, but I'm not gonna." Hahahahahaha So Relatable.

[@rcdoodles6214]

What a delightful intro! Even the lovely vintage Singer looked a bit haunted! Great job as always.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! ❤

[@amandaquintieri9029]

I'm loving this project and all the B roll, very atmospheric

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Amanda!

[@gkseeton]

I’m enjoying how you talk about accuracy and how you adapted that for practical reasons.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Ann!

[@bianca_boop]

I was just thinking of sewing a modern "corset cover" to smooth out bra seams and save outer layers from sweat, so this is a timely video. Can't wait to see the full finished ensemble! My votes for the owl's name are Owliver or Owlga, depending on whether it's a gentleman owl or a lady owl.

[@frugalfemmecarole6517]

I’m very fond of the name Owlistair for owl shaped objects. I just love the play on Alistair and it sounds dignified enough for an owl. (Sorry for the plethora of comments, but I’m in Louisiana and what else is there to do but watch KZbin while sitting in a hurricane during a plague?)

[@maryblaylock6545]

MERCY!! Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard & stay healthy too ! I do like the name for the TV lamp.

[@LeOhio817]

Owlistair is perfect! Please stay safe. Hopefully the hurricane madness will be over soon.

[@frugalfemmecarole6517]

@@LeOhio817 thank you!

[@johannageisel5390]

I think the owl should be named Owlivia.

[@joywhitlock3647]

Professor Hooter Von Owlington. Back story upon request 😂

[@ssg8051]

This name deserves a prize.

[@joywhitlock3647]

@@ssg8051 Thank you. I pride myself on my unusual names. My daughter has a rainbow sock monkey named "Professor Phineas Von Streuten". He teaches at university & even though he has a PHD he doesn't insist on the title "Doctor" 🤣 Just some silliness I cooked up for my daughter 🤪

[@ssg8051]

@@joywhitlock3647 Have you done or ever considered leveraging your naming talent at a business level? Just to say, it is that good.

[@joywhitlock3647]

@@ssg8051 Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it! I have more (just for fun) if you want a laugh. That's hilarious, though! I'm sure you could make money doing just about anything these days!

[@araneljones]

All I can say is thank you. Listening to you work while I work on a dress has finally shut my circling brain up. I've even joined Patreon for more content, and managed to fall asleep to your podcast. High praise from me. Your quirky personality is so soothing for me. I'm inspired to work on a background set for my own work.

[@popcornpenguin6225]

I love your personality, your content and your editing is top notch! ❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@quixxovel]

Yes i'm so stoked for this already! Edit: your hair and makeup is deliciously goth glam

[@winnievaughan]

Delicious is just the perfect word for her entire channel 💛🖤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@narelleworks8448]

AND you are a fan of Christine McConnell! When you were already perfection. *swoons*

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Ha! Hardly. Christine's work is stunning!

[@swingularity1119]

Your transitions are awesome, I especially loved the ones with your vintage sewing machine and the skull. As per the norm, your videos are very enjoyable to watch. I like the combination of modern techniques and victorian styling.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@ManorandMaker]

First video of yours I have seen, and so enjoyed. Great timing and production quality, quirky and funny comments. I particularly appreciate all the references to all the sources, patterns, and extant garments. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@rodentary]

Ps u should so use the corset cover mockup as a vest. I think it would look really cool with your vintage clothes.

[@elizabethwood644]

Another dose of Miss C H. HAPPY days!! 🦘🦘🦘

[@vintagecameragirl]

your owl looks like an eagle owl, my brother keeps real ones. very cute when they're babies.. well at first they look like raptors and smell like death, but after that its fine lol. his first was called hagrid, that we shortened to haggy, because she was gigantic.... i really wanna suggest a pun name hoooo-dini, but maybe better archimedes?

[@maryblaylock6545]

Archimedes is an excellent name for an owl. Houdini is already taken by my black cat and he is an escape artist! His predecessor was also a black cat named Frankenstein after the cat in' The Red Dwarf'.

[@vintagecameragirl]

@@maryblaylock6545 im sure it was the name of the owl in sword in the stone...merlins owl. I have a cat too, freya, picked because freya the goddess symbol was a cat...and my cat thinks of herself as a goddess lol

[@22mendonca]

You ARE a genius!!! The Gothic splendour of your sewing production is beyond stunning! Always a treat to watch you work your magic Bianca! 🖤🖤🖤👏

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@hummerklein2567]

I’m in my 2year of mourning and I don’t yet do much but just bought 6yards of linen . Need underwear gained weight so I’m gonna try and sew just got my machine out of the hospital must have got the coved19. Also new to your channel. Let’s have som good times I’m so ready . Gouday.

[@x1435]

MAXIMUM SPOOP. Gothic? Late 1800s? On this channel? I'm definitely here for it :) I'm glad you're less focused on historical accuracy, I feel like that sometimes bogs projects down and people get lost in the details. Spending a million years hand-finishing a hem instead of serging it? That shouldn't be a requirement when making clothes for yourself, unless you intentionally choose to do so :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Spoopiness turned all the way up this year!

[@MsPurji313]

TV Lamps are amazing. My great aunt had a black panther one that I was FASCINATED with.

[@Ashley-gw7jb]

White cotton organdy is fantastic to make petticoats with. It has a great stiff finish and you don’t have to re-starch it but you can. You can get it from Renaissance fabrics it’s 60 inches wide. I use this for all of my petticoats because it’s easy to work with and it’s light weight which is what you want in a petticoat especially when you have so many layers. Also, it’s compact for storage!

[@Ashley-gw7jb]

Love the video btw!

[@maryblaylock6545]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Ashley!

[@biancaflowers9066]

All the spooky b-roll is giving me deliciously witchy vibes.

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

That cinematic intro was an instant like.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kaitlyn! ❤

[@mlleariane6667]

That orange eyeshadow look from the beginning is absolutely stunning

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Orange shades were from JDGlow cosmetics! They have the best shimmer shadows!

[@AimeeIsRixon]

You said gothic and you said Victorian and I am HOOKED! This finished products look beautiful, and I love your set dressings! That cauldron of thread is just *chefs kiss*

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I had it full of Christmas ornaments at one point, but this way it's year round decor ;)

[@anieth]

That's quite the Empire shirt! Lovely work--stop apologizing! (says an apologizer) Your clothes are lovely. Not all of us want to sew everything by hand. I have handmade Viking outfits up at my store and people don't care that they're handmade (and more expensive!) However, for fun, well, have it be fun! We only have time for what we have time for.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I do love a Star Wars shirt ❤

[@GitaneRuse]

I'm squealing with joy😍😍! So excited to see this project come together! And thank you for the gratuitous spookiness in this video 🖤🖤🖤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Max spooky this season all the way 🕷🕸🎃

[@crowfaerymori]

I actually love your rambling. The pink fingers from beets fact was fascinating. A little insight into your personality.

[@thecanarypin-up]

Woke up from a horrible nightmare so now I'm having a snack, petting the dog, and watching this video to help calm me ❤️

[@maryblaylock6545]

Make yourself a lovely dream catcher to hang over your bed. Worked well for my nephew .

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Whenever I remember my dreams it's because they were/are nightmares, so I understand the need for some chill after that nonsense! ❤

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

Deliciously dark, I am so here for that! love the extra spooky aesthetic.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! All the spooks this season :)

[@mandyduvall]

I watch a lot of Costube, but this might be my very favorite project!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Mandy!

[@stephaniew2545]

This thrills me to the core of my frilly, goth soul! I can’t wait to see the rest of the project. Bravo!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@inanna..]

oh good lord this is directly pertinent to all of my interests as a goth who's into Victorian/edwardian costuming........ but make it black

[@maryblaylock6545]

My mother said the tiny cut glass bowls were salt cellars. The larger bowls held water with a lemon slice for dipping your fingers and were called, strangely enough, finger bowls. What the Addams Family would make of that! A couple of times a year I was allowed to take everything out of the China cabinet and clean it. Loved that job!

[@vivianc.c.3379]

Ah yes, these are still used here in Brazil when you're eating something messy with your hands, like barbecue ribs, shrimps, lobsters, etc. They are quite handy!

[@googlethis313]

I’ve been watching for this my whole life....🥰😍😎🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤♥️🖤

[@diamondslashranch]

I just found you not long ago so catching up on old videos. I love your clothing and it seems odd to see you in modern clothes. You look so amazing in your period clothing! Ok more videos to catch up on.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@gerileemakes]

The goth Halloween vibes in this video are fabulous! Great job. Also your mixed methods are inspiring, you give me courage to do what is best for me/my sewing rather than worrying about how someone else would do it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Geri!

[@izzyeis5752]

i don't quite know why, but seeing you floss your black corset and hearing you watch sims 4 building videos took me aback,,,,, like two worlds colliding

[@wendyway6979]

You make pretty clothes and teach cool techniques. Don't worry so much. Lots more people live your videos than pick apart things that aren't "accurate"

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Wendy! ❤

[@msamios.321]

Popping in on videos I watched under my old account. (I’m neurotic and decide that my Gmail account is a stupid email and start over and just plain like having a fresh start as a viewer on KZbin; I don’t expect anyone to understand). Your level of accuracy puts you somewhere between the precision of Bernadette Banner and the chaos of Rachel Maksy (closer to Ms Banner, overall). It’s a delightful place to be.

[@frugalfemmecarole6517]

Yeaaaaaaaas! Loving the intro so much I had to pause the video and fan girl this comment. Now back to watching.

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

OMGODDESSS love the Corset cover mock up , the fabric is fab ,...as well as the rest and your sense of Humour ... I don't sew but I am finding it soothing watching , even if You are speaking a "weird sewing" language hahahah xx I am into Steampunk and will share this video with with friends who do actually use the magic I call sewing! x

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Grizelda! ❤

[@vivienneandersson6019]

You said Arse! I love that, being British, great video!

[@DoodlingCami]

i love this! i am a high school student who is buried in homework so i currently don't have much time or money to sew such lovely historical things so i shall live vicariously through your lovely project :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Sorry about the homework Cami! Always a bummer, I certainly don't miss it eek!

[@DanceDevI]

Oh my god, I am living for your makeup! It's soo good~!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@DanceDevI]

@@TheClosetHistorian the garment turned out amazing too~ I watched every video in the series ^^ you're so talented~

[@thecadaver]

The clothing is gorgeous as always but that spooky B roll... A++

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Holly! I had fun with it ha 😅

[@Bad_Housekeeping]

Thank you for another fabulous video. My maternal great grandmothers both made their own corsets, but then again they also made custom garments of many kinds for the wealthy. My father's side of the family was not European and did not make or wear corsets at all. Not all human women wore corsets in the 1880, 1890s or at any other time.

[@michelekafer7832]

I really enjoyed this video. I love historical dress, but I get somewhat tired with insistence on historical accuracy and the use of only techniques genuine to the era. The consequence of the vastly greater time per item involved is far less program output (which from at least this viewer’s perspective is a sizeable bummer), and increasingly tedious talking about or showing of the repetitive, finger-blistering and eyesight-damaging aspects of historical dress-making such as hand-felling and unnecessarily tiny stitches. The skills involved and academic value of them are impressive and enlightening, but from my own point of view, I’m perfectly happy to see the wonderful inventions that are sewing machines, overlockers and task-specific accessories used to re-create the glorious visions of elegance and sumptuousness found in historical dress. (Of course, provided they deliver good quality and durable items that will last for many years.) I think a helluva lot of dressmakers and ladies’ maids of the past would have cried tears of joy and relief if presented with a working overlocker. But, to each their own and may those who are devoted to historical accuracy continue to pursue and fulfill their dreams and aspirations. But for myself … I’m with you!!! Oh, and I’m also with you on roasting costumes in period drama. That boat sailed long ago and is seriously overloaded. I know they’re not accurate. We’re talking tinsel town, after all. But they’re still beautiful. I very much look forward to seeing the next episodes of this ‘historical’ venture.

[@chelebelle2223]

@Michele Kafer__Amen to that! 🙂

[@cincocats320]

I'm grateful to the hand sewers’ content, it helped me find my passion. I used to hate sewing, turns out I hate the sound of the sewing machine. I guess some people are hard core into it because of HA, but I think a lot of the makers just genuinely enjoy the process and find it relaxing. It's great that nowadays we have the luxury of choice.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michele! I like a bit of historical accuracy but not at the sacrifice of fun, so when it stops being fun for me, I stop being accurate ha!

[@busterbrown4036]

I completely agree. I love historical costuming but I would never ever ever fully handsew a garment. There's a precision and look that can only be achieved with handsewing, and I do enjoy it, but I personally can't fathom a sensible reason to put together long construction seams by hand for my purposes.

[@Magdalena76h]

I am brand new to sewing - and in no small part I was drawn to the idea of sewing my own vintage style clothes from watching your videos! I love the idea of creating historically correct clothing, and wearing history bounding or doing some "living history tours" for my local historical society - but at any rate I I really want to make a corset for myself, but doubt very much that I have the ability as yet!! Thank you for another wonderful and insightful video!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Meredith!

[@ANewNameHere]

This is an incredibly charming video, I loved the little facts that you would share about yourself during your rambles. Your work looks great! :) Keep up the good work!! Edit: I think the Owl could be called Bartandalis.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@julithewizards1358]

I haven't seen the video yet. Just want to say that i got mesmerized by your eyeshadow.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Juli!

[@robbiecrafter]

What a great video! I am so glad that I found your channel!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rob!

[@T.H.Andersdotter]

Great video! Love your view on making historical garments but with the freedom of creativity and your own style!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Hysteria_Costumes]

Awesome. Now I feel the urge to also make some Gothic Victorian Underwear and maybe a matching ballgown or something like that. :D

[@kristymcmillan7481]

Fabulous video - just what I needed to see me through my pandemic era insomnia! I’m really looking forward to seeing the entire ensemble, plus more of those spooky intros and intermissions, which are also just perfect. As for your new owl companion, how about Edgar, after Edgar Allan Poe, to continue the gothic theme?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kristy!

[@deniseheringer8972]

How appropriate that this corset is black and yellow. It reminds me of a 🐝 and your tattoo/nickname. Your owl is adorable, he (why he... I don’t know) adds so much fun to your room atmosphere! Osborne or Edison are my name suggestions.

[@gail7384]

HOW AM I ONLY NOW FINDING YOUR CHANNEL??? I subbed immediately!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gail! ❤

[@JustSaralius]

I would speculate there weren't really any black chemises/drawers/combinations since those would be washed so often. White would definitely be the most practical.Perhaps some person somewhere made their own in black, but the colour wouldn't keep very well due to the harsh washing and even boiling of those garments. I would love to know if and how it was possible to keep them black and if anyone has any examples! 😍🤓 But outer layers of petticoats as well as stays and corsets definitely came in a pretty big variety of colours, including black. Not only fabric but also knitted undergarments (all different layers, could have elements of knits or be completely knitted) were not uncommon. Generally speaking, more expensive and colourful fabrics would not be "wasted" on garments that could not be seen, unless you were *very* well to do. Undergarments for the average person would become more extravagant (like Bianca mentions in Edwardian underwear) as the colours and methods for making them became much cheaper and fashion in general becoming more affordable and "off the rack". Of course, what counted as extravagant changed over time (white, finely woven fabrics being the most fancy in medieval times when such fabrics were very expensive to make, thus setting the trend). At least this is my limited understanding of things. I'm just a hobby enthusiast so in no way am I an authority on this subject. 😅

[@agypsycircle]

There’s a set of black combinations in the Met if I remember correctly.

[@kweenkitten6207]

Imagine walking around in this all scandalous at the time 😂 So cute and pretty

[@0threnody070]

Come through Bianca!!! Yasssss we love a production queen

[@cathycobb356]

Serging might not be historically accurate, but historical fabrics had a much tighter weave, so I think it all evens out ☺️

[@aliloucreations1817]

Oh wow ! You really suit the period clothing , loving all the makes they are fabulous, I would wear the corset cover mock up going the park with some jeans ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@ecologicaladam7262]

You could walk down the street in those undergarments - they look stunning 🌞👍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Sew_Learning]

Oh I'm so excited about this project! Love the undergarments, they look great. I'd like to see you make a corset if you wished to make version 2, though this corset fits well and the flossing is lovely. Owl names....I can only think of one and it's not a name I'd recommend. Can't wait for the next part of this exciting adventure. BTW you look good in sleeveless attire! Sending best wishes and good vibes to you and yours from Down Under🇦🇺👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🌸😎

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@katefromantikanueva4629]

As near as I've been able to tell, any vintage metal machine has at LEAST half again the power of a modern machine. I tend to look for ones with motors that draw over an amp-- those (usually my Morses and Kenmores) could sew a bumper on a Buick, and bless them for it. I'm forever swapping from lightweight cotton or filmy curtainy stuff right over to heavy upholstery brocade and my late '60's Morse plows through it like a Maine airport plowtruck.

[@francesallshouse7060]

That corset is STUNNING! The whole ensemble is gorgeous. I'd be seriously tempted to wear this as outerwear.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Frances!

[@chaeburger]

I've been so excited for these projects!! Completely worth the wait! And I love the very candy corn makeup 🧡

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Chae! ❤

[@ReinaElizondo]

I loved this! It all looks awesome. I appreciate you sharing the panic of making something unfamiliar. I get that all the time.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Reina! I was so perplexed for a bit there!!

[@organiccher64]

Wow..your garments turned out awesome..that was a lot of work..people wore so much clothes in the past..I like to watch all the work you do making clothes..wonderful

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@TeaCupCracked]

I recently did a project with a modern, loose-weave linen and after nearly rage quitting I bought some spray-on starch. It really made sewing the linen a 1000 times easier and made pleating much easier.

[@chareseshinabery]

Ah! I absolutely looooove how this turned out!!!!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Charese!

[@Bananadiva1]

I absolutely love your videos. They're always so relaxing and always very inventive and inspirational. I'm currently working on an 1880s Victorian dress project inspired by my Great Great Grandmother Kate Eddowes so especially enjoyed this video. Absolutely love your vintage Singer sewing machine by the way!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The shapes of the 1880's are so funny and excellent!

[@helenkrolik7695]

You do not disappoint 😻Everything is Super Fantastic . Peace ☮️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Helen!

[@winnievaughan]

Oh my GOD. HOW. ON. EARTH. Does this only have 3K views!?!? THIS IS OUTRAGEOUSLY BEAUTIFUL.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Caileigh!

[@trudicole3520]

I like your special effects at the beginning and the black underwear is very different to other historical videos I have seen and I love them very gothic looking well done

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Trudi!