Ever After #1: Announcing a new BIG project and building a specialized wing-harness corset

[@Endolei]

I will admit to being a hair nervous upon your announcement, but as soon as you got to work, you started doing the EXACT thing I love about all your videos and that, in my mind at least, sets you apart in such a wonderful way. You break down patterns, step by step, like nobody else. You are never just "I changed this shape (and probably off camera)," you are "I changed this shape for this purpose, here's the original shape, here's where and how I changed it and WHY. Here's why it did or didn't work." NOBODY else is that thorough. Least not anyone I've found. I just want to say, THANK YOU for being such a great TEACHER. Doesn't matter what you are making, just don't stop the breakdowns. It was only after watching you that I got brave enough to try alterations. I'm very excited to follow this along with your regular clothing videos. Thank you, THANK YOU, for sharing your attention to detail.

[@lesleyharris525]

Totally agree, love the way you explain things so clearly and show the why and how to make the changes. 💖

[@danielblair5970]

Yes, and she's the reason I was able to even attempt the pattern for the stays I'm making! I'm about to iron my fabric and cut it out to do the first fitting with the actual material instead of cardboard, and I wouldn't have gotten this far without the thorough way she breaks all of these projects down into the "how" and "why" at every step ❤️

[@HikiibatoHada]

Ditto, well said!

[@VanK782]

Depending on what sort of pattern manipulation you're looking for, I can recommend The Closet Historian. She does a lot of pattern alterations and manipulations and explains how to achieve any shapes or fit you want rather simply

[@beglitchery]

@@VanK782 I second this recc

[@sarareimold3151]

This was the first historical gown that I ever tried making at age 16. I remember doing hand embroidery in typing class in high school! My mom helped a lot also. I still have the dress although the metallic silk is looking worse for wear without proper storage and cleaning. It's still one of my favorite movie dresses ever.

[@elizabethsaltmarsh8306]

A) I love that you're doing the Just Breathe dress. Classic. Should be beautiful. B) As someone with a similar sewing journey - started sewing costumes, but have transitioned into sewing for wardrobe over the past few years partially due to inspiration from your channel and others, but want to get back into sewing costumes again - I love to see you're dealing with similar need to balance and trade off time. I'm looking forward to the inspiration to do the big movie inspired project over the coming months :)

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

oh wow I know what it is just from the title. So excited! Edit: have now watched the video. Having made an italian ren gown with similar sleeves and knowing people who have done similar we often cut those straps with the bias curving around the shoulders so they stay on better and stay up with you add the sleeves. Something to consider.

[@Diniecita]

Love your name.

[@ashextraordinaire]

Oh, I LOVE a multi-stage big project, especially coming from you. You explain the steps and your reasoning for alterations so well, to say nothing of the fact that "Ever After" was my absolute favorite movie when it came out (when I was a sophomore in college). Can't wait to see how your version of this confection of a dress turns out!

[@tracybrewer9640]

What skill you used in this video is amazing. Your sewing is so good to watch. And love the sewing machine you use. Just imagine years and years ago before the sewing machine how ladies would sew the whole garment all by hand.

[@rachelkerns86]

Seriously my favorite movie. The first time I watched it I cried the whole movie. Sad, happy, sad, I was just a mess. Wonderful dress. Can't wait to see the journey 🥰

[@emilysullivan4031]

What a great dad to help you out with the tools to make your job easier! I'm sure he loved being able to help out in that way.

[@achor8051]

I attempted a corset a while back! Ran into the same issue of me not having a typical vertical fit. Maybe this video will get me to try again soon! And I definitely thought you were going to use a drill on those holes lol

[@VanK782]

Side note, I really appreciate you showing a good closeup of the fabric you'll be using. It's so hard to learn about textiles from many costuber videos, cause for the most part you can usually only see the color and maybe the weight. This on the other hand gives me a very good idea of what fabric you're using even if I don't know all the fancy textile terms!

[@ethe7119]

What girl who has seen the movie doesn’t want this dress?! 🤩 As always, I love your process and attention to detail- you just amaze and inspire me!! I need to get my sewing machine out! ❤🥰😍😘

[@AJisreading]

Oh my goodness, Mariah! I have been obsessed with this dress since I was a little girl, I'm so excited to see you make it!! I look forward to living vicariously through as you undertake this project. 💕

[@crankysister]

OMG I love Costumer's Guide and Padawan's Guide! So happy to see that shout out.

[@BronzeTheSling]

Awww! Your focused expression while doing a thousand little girly hammer taps, followed by your dad effortlessly and seamlessly popping a bunch of holes in for you, was a very cute father-daughter moment.

[@FalkeBlitz]

I'm really looking forward to this series, especially the wings! It'll be really cool to see it all come together.

[@redblaquegolden]

This was brilliant to watch someone make alterations to a corset to make it have a shoulder!!!!

[@chelseamortensen6573]

I'm excited to see more costuming on your channel! This is a beautiful dress and I'm excited to see you recreate it I hope that your everyday projects still keep at least a little bit of historical flair though!

[@marwak7581]

you did this in just 3 days?? holy moly. the corset looks amazing and i'm very excited to see the rest of this project. i've never seen ever after but i will get on that till the next installment of this series comes out :)

[@computerjoy]

Love the look of the Corset giving pushup effect

[@taylorashlock6309]

I was so excited when I saw the title! I love that movie and have been obsessed with that dress since I was a teenager!

[@crystilmurch5659]

I love this corset! The dress idea is so awesome but even just the corset looks like it would be super useful!

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

Now that I think about it I wonder how the 16th century dress this was based on worked. Corsetry and boning seems implausible for the turn of the 16th century (this movie's costumes are based on Venetian styles between c.1490 and c.1510, never mind that it's supposed to be French) and I have made a completely supportive underdress of this period with no more structure than 2 layers of linen but crucially it had straps that go straight up over the shoulders to help with that support. The sketch this dress is based on shows the straps right on the point of the shoulder and the engineering doesn't seem to make sense without boning. Boning just doesn't fit the historical evidence of Italy at this time, so I'm not sure if this sketch might have been a bit of artistic licence or maybe some fitting secret I don't understand. I know your goal is different because you're recreating a movie costume including the wings so it's not historically accurate but my brain went in a different direction to the historical original.

[@Oscitant_Otter]

Agree that it doesn't suit the time period, and that the dress the way it looks in the film could probably be recreated pretty faithfully without a corset, but it is probably only there to be the harness for the wings.

[@winterdavis4919]

This is one of my all time favourite dresses too!!

[@patriciahamel5674]

I am only just discovering your channel, but you have definitely made a new subscriber out of me. I can’t wait to see your progress with this project!

[@Nihebr]

YES! Amazing project to take on! So looking forward to following this one. You are so inspiring, sharing all your ideas, thoughts and progress so neatly. You’re the best! LOVE IT!

[@emilyrln]

Ooh I love this dress! So excited to see your process and final product!!

[@annh.8290]

I always loved that dress, so this is very exciting to me. Thank you.

[@joakescarnival8303]

I love this moment. Best Cinderella ever IMHO. If anything it stands alone as it's own thing.

[@kaytiej8311]

So good to see you growing and challenging yourself. Be assured, we'll be here to journey with you.

[@mdldgsc]

This was incredible!! Wow thank you for taking us on this journey 😍💕

[@solavita306]

As a short waisted woman with extra 'frontage property,' I really appreciate all the time, physical and mental work that went into making this corset. Bravo!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Thank you for sharing all the changes you made to that corset pattern and why! I ended up doing the opposite for my sports bra half-corset project, I discovered the centre back piece and the piece next to it were both straight on-grain sides next to each other so they didn't need to be two pieces so I taped them together after removing the seam allowances. Perhaps I'll have to cut them apart again if I ever decide to make a full corset wtih thhis pattern, but maybe not. The whole reason I could combine pieces instead of having to make extra pieces like you did is that I'm way less curvy than you are, and there's not really a lot of shape at my centre lower back anyways so we'll see. Gotta finish the top half first. Getting there though, I've got the pieces drawn onto the fabric I want on the outside and I've ironed the fabric I'll use for the inside. I'll have to be brave and hit the fabric store for a zipper though, lacing is not something I want with daily wear and it's going centre front so I can technically cut both back pieces out of the same with just a small dart at the top centre and save more fabric... I also learned a little about boning while doing that 4th mockup, I did one side of the mockup as close to the original boning channels as I could, given all the changes I made to the pattern (it was designed for someone with a much larger bust to waist ratio), and on the other side I just sewed down the seam allowance between the panels and reversed the angle of one boneon a side panel, wondering if doing so would hold in the sideboob a little, and it did so I'm going with that plus a mix of original vs down the seams depending on which side looked better! Also, I go a huge spike of happy when you showed the dress you plan to recreate, I loved that scene so much!

[@HikiibatoHada]

Great video! Having a longer running project is a great idea and the dress itself is such a good choice 🧚‍♀️ The fact that you have different standards for your everyday wear versus your costumes makes sense why it would be more all-or-nothing when it comes to how they are made. In this case compromise is not an option and it seemed to have lost the effects you wanted for both! Looking forward to how that perspective changes your approach from now on. :)

[@eschrad]

I don’t even sew and I have found this process fascinating… which might be my ADHD talking, but still… thanks for documenting and sharing! I had no idea what all went into constructing a garment like this!

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

This project is so exciting! Thank you for sharing your work especially for such a gorgeous dress that has stayed with me for as long as I can remember. So hype to see how you engineer the wings!!

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

Oh my goodness, I hope some independent shop or shoemaker has THE shoes to complement the dress. I love how the shoe style and the fact that the items belonged to her mother-which means it makes sense if the fit is not exact-grounds the concept of losing a glass slipper in reality while still embracing the fantasy. I might need to cave & rewatch Ever After rn whether it be my barely surviving VHS or whatever streaming has it

[@nikita7804]

You go queen 👸! That’s my favorite movie I’m so happy you chose to do the dress. I support your decision.

[@nicoled2831]

Sharing the zigs and zags of your journey is so helpful for us perfectionists! Can’t wait to see everything you make-fantastical or otherwise:)

[@susans1200]

I so enjoyed this video. My sewing skills are not yet proficient enough to follow everything you did, and why, but expect I'll re-watch the videos when my skills improve and will enjoy the series even more. Meanwhile it is still so interesting to try to follow along. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. (And I always enjoy seeing your chickens and turkeys).

[@pearlygirl88]

This has also been my dream dress since the moment I saw it. I am not good enough to sew it yet though. I’m looking forward to this project as it comes along.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Thank you for all the detail on the grommets! I was having trouble finding detailed information elsewhere. Great tip about avoiding the edge-splitting grommets.

[@sariahd5083]

I have loved all of those sites for 20 years. They are wonderful. It is wonderful to see someone using them. The down side is that some of the picture links are long gone.

[@susancheveralllong7694]

If this is how you are going to tackle this project, I really can't wait for more. 😊

[@marthabenner6528]

Today (and tommorow) I am going to try and pattern Princess Buttercups orange-red dress. And one day I will save up and get the appropriate wool twill from a shop in Germany, the woven pattern is very close. But until then. I am going to make a just slightly more modernized version for my winter dresses. One in merlot wool (that I have) and one in near prussian blue wool (that I soon will) medium weight surge. Stabilizing the hem with flannel, as an experiment. Flatlining with standard cotton lining, because I have decided I am going to be lining everything now. Buttons up the front, instead of lacing up the back, inspired by Princess Grace of Monaco's wedding dress. Gorgeous and practical. Pockets. Because we all know they're there. Secretly being a skirt and blouse. Versatility. What else can I say. Taking some (but only some) of the volume out of the sleeves, I don't have enough fabric for those dirigibles in the original. And instead of those darts under the bosom, I am going to pull the front volume into slight blousing while lowering the bodice down into my natural waistline. It will be more flattering on me that way. Even better! My long thick flannel kirtle/jumper will fit just right underneath, for a winter petticoat. And with the way the caller is, I can wear my warm high neck blouses, letting the collar just peek out from underneath. I plan to do some decorative stitching on everything.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I am so excited to see you make this and to have costume content on your channel. I love your history bounding and self made wardrobe too but the variety seems really fun and helpful for sewists with lots of interests as well!

[@azastudioart]

This is my dream dress! I'm so excited to see this all come together!

[@alidapurdy]

Thank you for this one!! Ever after is such an underrated movie and that gown is one of the most beautiful in movie history. ❤️❤️❤️

[@perioddramatic]

This is SO HELPFUL when it comes to drafting a corset, thank you!

[@magesalmanac6424]

Ooh I’ve always wanted to make a corset with this neckline! Great vid 😊

[@valentinacavalottivelasco9484]

Very excited about this new format !!! I love longer projects divided into several videos, and I'm sure I'll enjoy this one a lot!!!

[@aly_b]

I saw the pixelated image on the thumbnail and knew exactly what are you making and Yes!!!!!!!! One of my favourite childhood movies and a beautiful dress. Ok now to watch the video 😄

[@willowobele189]

OMG!! Everafter is my absolute favorite movie! I cannot wait to see this project finished, you always do such amazing & beautiful work!

[@cynthiamoon4315]

Your microphone isn't so micro. LOL I'm in the same process, it's very rewarding. Really appreciated the section on ripping the boning channels to put the waist tape in properly. It's always worth it or it will haunt.

[@archionblu]

I am SO HYPE for this series of videos! I agree with you about going all the way for costumes, especially if it's a costume that you clearly love so much as to want to make it for so long.

[@pompeiiash]

Yeeeessss this is one of my favorite all time dresses I'm so excited!

[@Sewingistherapy]

I love the long projects and am working on a couple myself. I’ll certainly enjoy watching this come together!

[@philurbaniak1811]

The inspiration for this project looks awesome! Any chance this is a Worldbuilding crossover? 👍👍

[@mialemon6186]

I'm moving further into history "bounding" (read, just slowly transitioning into wearing full on historical clothes) but I'm staying because I love the presentation style and helpful explanations of everything. Even if the garments are changing, the teaching is the same and that's perfect. I hope the new direction helps and feels more inspirational and fulfilling. 💛

[@Pureimagination200]

Hear hear 😊

[@mits_y]

my sister sent this to me knowing this is my favorite movie, teared up at the title alone 'just breath' omgggg i cannot wait to see it come together

[@avalargo2194]

Thank you for sharing this amazing process! Your videos bring both educational value and the joy of watching magic happening ✂️🧵🪡

[@c0ldlight1]

This came out wonderfully! I’m excited to see the progress of this dress and am thankful for the other projects that will be interspersed.

[@luckyblackcat16]

Looking forward to following along on your long-term project! Love all your videos, you're informative and enjoyable to watch, and I really appreciate that you share not just the flaws but all the steps you made up to it and how you edit them. I absolutely love the dress you're about to take on and can hardly wait to see your final reveal -all in good time, of course; Just Breathe!

[@danielblair5970]

I forgot this movie existed, so when I saw wing harness corset, I actually thought it was going to be related to the most recent world building video you posted on this channel 😅 I came excited for that, but stayed for what you're ACTUALLY making But goodness, I would be ecstatic to see you making costumes of your own characters too 😍

[@rcnorton]

I love this so much. To be honest, I'm not subscribed to Bernadette Banner's channel anymore because it's gotten a little too pretentious for me. The way you film, keep the pace going without making me feel overwhelmed with information and, of course, all of the knowledge you impart are, in my opinion, perfect. I'm so glad I've found you, if not a little late in the game :)

[@susiecarson]

I have wanted to make this dress for YEARS, but I’ve been far too intimidated. I’m excited to watch your progress in the hopes that it will give me the confidence to make my own. Looks amazing so far!

[@learikosontcuit7129]

I'm really excited about this project I really love your honesty and the growth it gives to this channel. I first followed it because of history bounding, but what I like the most is how you detail every step of your projects showing us where you were right or wrong. So even if these are not daily wear, I will enjoy the prosses all the same. Cosplay even has the added side that props involve a bit of tech thinking. Like the wings for example. It will be really exciting

[@downinthevalley9757]

I haven't even watched the video yet but I knew from the thumbnail what dress you were going to be making!!!! I absolutely love the fashion in this movie so so much I'm so excited to see how this project turns out!!

[@monstersmomma8594]

YES YES YES have always loved this gown!

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

This is so exciting! Great video!

[@lauramelvin4046]

Yes! I am here for this!

[@emmabruce4990]

I can't wait to see how this project progresses, this is one of my favourite movie costumes!

[@aly_b]

Oh wow, the end result was amazing, super excited to see more of this project 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@morganbaldwinmiller]

I'm super excited to see how this project unfolds! I like seeing you make practical clothes but I gotta admit, I got into the whole sewing youtube because of costuming. Nice to know your channel will have ~*~the best of both worlds~*~

[@lynnk4615]

So looking forward to seeing you make this dress. Such a favorite of so many. Love your videos, practical or otherwise. Especially love your addition of occasional feathered content. ❤️🐣 One of my best friend has chickens and when we hang out in her yard they all just run around. All of them we’re hand raised and very friendly. I call it our chicken therapy. 😊

[@ramblamb4522]

This is my first experience of your channel I’m very excited for seeing this completed Thank you for sharing this with us

[@MichelleTheGinger]

One of my favorite looks 😍

[@travismaupin6617]

Just found your channel and love your content

[@Jessicablooming]

YESSS this dress is amazing, finally someone is making this!

[@aletasonner3989]

OMG only 2 minutes in and I'm so EXCITED for this new focus in your channel and for this PROJECT!!! YAY!!

[@bekindalways4387]

Wow.... Very impressive 👍 that's some great work right there. Amazing well done you ❤️

[@maillibrown7241]

Yes!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Beautiful

[@laurenloertscher1319]

Noice. Can't wait to see the rest of the project!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

This is so amazing!

[@Diniecita]

I love ever after. I have to admit this isnt my favorite of Danielles dresses though. I love her work dress the most and then the red velvet dress. You don’t see much of it in the move but it is just stunning. I have always wanted to make the work dress. And I do SCA so I would actually get some use out if it too.

[@ivanhorvat719]

Lovely

[@Skullkiddawn]

Redthreaded has a pattern for transitional 1790's that look almost exactly like the original pair of stays.

[@molinattiaudrey]

so great! it's a been a year now that i am working on this dress , doing all the trims as close as screen acurate. i am so afraid of making the corset . your video is kicking me in the butt to star it

[@MariahPattie]

Do you post pics anywhere? I’m going to be making a lot of the trims too. Intimidated by the yardage of floral bullion trim on the dress.

[@molinattiaudrey]

@@MariahPattie i posted lot of picture in my instagram but it seems your youtube comments section doesn't like it when i link my instagramaccount here ^^'

[@kbm9676]

Yey I'm so excited for this! This costume is so, so pretty!

[@fayewild2734]

yesss I'm so excited about this project! loving the progress so far :)

[@ReinaElizondo]

Love it!

[@nanettebromley8843]

Definitely interested in following this big project. Thank you for the explanations of the changes in the corset pattern. Being a big girl I need to make the extra curves and need the padding. how did you make those pads? I seriously want that eyelet setter.

[@lupakajsalisa3652]

Did you make the dress that you're wearing in the intro? It so perfectly fits the 'gamine' dress designs you compiled and created for your 'analyzing my body type' video! I haven't watched more than just clips of Doctor who, but that outfit with hair and all looks like something Clara would wear. I love the neckline, it's almost sweetheart but with more straight geometric lines, those shorter sleeves you mentioned on Clara's altered collar dress, and perfect princess seams! It looks so ready to be worn with little short biker boots and a structured leather jacket.

[@ukallii]

GENIUS

[@LeoFieTv]

Can we talk about what a nice shade of yellow that mock up fabric is? Pretty bold, but I like it.

[@im_an_oyster]

23:58

[@WanderTrust]

"I've been doing...a LOT of boning. hah." XD

[@MegMarchSews61]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@nancyvolker3342]

I could not stop laughing throughout this project but in a good way. PS does that turkey know about Thanksgiving?

[@Pureimagination200]

Awesome. How old is that sewing machine?

[@theplussizecostumer]

Just curious if you'll be wearing a chemise under the corset. Looks great!

[@MariahPattie]

No, but I’ve got whatever gene makes you barely sweat.

[@theplussizecostumer]

@@MariahPattie Lucky! My former husband has that gene. Me, I sweat buckets. Once he and I were helping to prepare the land for a LARP - clearing brush, mowing, cleaning a cabin, that sort of stuff - on a very hot day in July. We had a bonfire to burn all the detritus and he was tending it. At one point I took him some water he turned and said, "Look dear, I'm glistening." and he had tiny beads of sweat on his forehead. Meanwhile I'm under the shelter sweating my boobies off. Ugh!