Modern Victorian: Sewing a Victorian Shirt for Everyday Today (and a bonus skirt!)

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

Omg the white lace cut out blouse with the lace hem perking out under the linen skirt! Sheer perfection!

[@jakethesexysaint4812]

Yaaaaaa

[@marthabenner6528]

It took my breath away.

[@kathleenburns7065]

I loved the look with the white blouse and black shawl as it gave me professor McGonagall vibes and the last look had a western ranch woman vibe that I didn't know I needed in my life.

[@quicksilvertears921]

I love all of your outfits. My 6 year old daughter watched this with me and she said over and over, "Big thumbs up."

[@eljanjo]

The skirt with white blouse and black belt thing is chef’s kiss for me 💋🤌🏼 well done

[@Ellaodi]

Amen!

[@marthabenner6528]

My biggest problem is I get emotionally attached to my fabric. I am now emotionally attached to what will be a shirt, that I haven't even bought yet. That's not an extra ¼" that's an extra ½" and a little bit of weight to keep the wind from blowing it up. Totally worth it. That is very nice, it literally took my breath away.

[@sarahheri7027]

omg i hope this doesn"t offend them, but i laughed so hard at your squeaky scissors XD

[@DorisS75]

I was thinking the whole time that the scissors need oiling! 😆

[@mygreenfroggy]

I truly love the sound of really good scissors cutting through fabric on a wooden table. Is that weird? Maybe a leftover from childhood when mom and grandma sewed.

[@frannyhorvath1057]

This is THE perfect color for this time of the year 💛! Also, it’s very satisfying to my thrifty soul to see you squeeze out two garments from that fabric, and such lovely ones at that.

[@l.m.2404]

I love the Garibaldi with the jeans! I never wanted a Victorian shirt before but I could do this look. Perhaps a little longer and with pockets? Thanks for the inspiration, Kat. :)

[@Zimothy]

You're production values just keep getting better and better each video, it's really impressive and your hard work shows! That colour linen is stunning, and having a matching outfit should you so desire it is enviable. Marvelous work, it all looks great! (And it's so great that you could use that lovely hand crank Singer machine, and hope the other one is doing okay :0 )

[@cincocats320]

I'm so glad you used this TV pattern. I've been thinking about it for a while, but just couldn't get a good mental picture of how the dropped shoulders would look from the old fashion plates. I really like how it turned out and I think I will give it a go. I have some blue linen that would work great.

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

But it’s NOT just fabric! 🥺😫 But thank you for the invaluable info...

[@agimagi2158]

I love the mock gored skirt advice in Harpers Bazaar! So clever! Using the leftovers to turn them into a skirt was so worth all the effort, both the blouse and the skirt turned out beautiful! My favourite combination was the lacy top with the skirt, so summery

[@violetcurran5086]

The leftover cabbage looks like it could easily become a hair flower or bow…

[@FlybyStardancer]

Ooo I like the skirt with the white blouse and black belt!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Everything looks lovely. The “gourd” like appearance brilliant and a perfect solution for adding the pockets. I can’t decide which outfit I like better everyone has something that calls to me. Oh and you could also wear it like a loose open jacket with jeans.

[@JadeSummers218]

I DIED for the yellow skirt over the white blouse/dress. SO CUTE. (I also think the shirt would look very cute tucked in to the jeans or a black skirt. The color is SO GOOD.)

[@susiecarson]

I think the off-the-shoulder top and skirt is my favorite, but I also really love that black belt. Did you make it?

[@CatsCostumery]

I did indeed :)

[@susiecarson]

@@CatsCostumery Did you use a pattern?

[@DorisS75]

The black belt would even look good with the new skirt and blouse.

[@coreygilles847]

I am glad someone else understands how emotionally attached I get to my fabrics…

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

Lovely outfit! I think I hear another Costube challenge approaching. "What can you do with 1.5 yards/meters of fabric?" It just so happens that I just bought a 1.5 yard remnant of white, fine cotton, embroidered fabric. 1 edge has scallops running down the length. There are bands of swirls interspersed with rows of textured stripes that look like tiny pintucks. It just screams Edwardian so I had to give it a home just... because. I've been wondering all day what on Earth I'm going to do with this little piece of fabric. Now after this video I'm really psyched. Even little bits of wonderful fabrics deserve to be made into something beautiful.

[@sharonrussell7933]

That trick with the skirt is great. Love both pieces

[@wynnewhitten-holmes5090]

Aghh they're all so lovely! I believe the full mustard outfit is my favourite, and I'd wear it everywhere with a belt like that exceedingly classy black one.

[@Hope-un5wv]

The gold , black and white looked clean and refreshing.

[@BabyMieuw]

If I may make a small suggestion; consider pre-washing and ironing your fabric before cutting out the pattern pieces. Especially with linnen, which is prone to shrink a lot the first time you wash it. It would be a shame if after all the hard work you put into it, it would shrink so much the first time you wash it that it doesn't fit anymore.

[@KathrynsRavens]

I was about to say the same thing! Cotton and linen are so bad for shrinking. I love this linen and want some too!

[@dcinrb8538]

Before washing cotton fabrics, I clip small pieces off each corner. I also remove the fabric from the dryer while still just a bit damp in order to iron it. My SILs think my ironing the tissue pattern is extreme. I think their drafting a full size pattern from a 4 inch graph in a book is insane. 🍄🍄

[@jomcmahon8115]

I agree with the comments re washing and ironing, no matter what the fabric.

[@CatsCostumery]

I always pre-wash my fabric, I just don’t show it because I thought it might be boring! 😅

[@BabyMieuw]

@@CatsCostumery Ooh! That's good to hear! I was worried the blouse might not fit you anymore after the first wash, especially since you loved it so much, but apparently I worried for nothing. And please, do show it (even if it's only once in a while) in your videos. Lot's of (beginning) seamstresses could learn from that :-) Please keep up the good work! I always love watching your videos.

[@ellenrittgers990]

That old Singer is in beautiful condition!

[@cd2street]

2.36 minutes in and I identify with you and smile in comradeship - It is never 'just fabric' .......like you I have always been in love with fabric and some pieces are just so special and we honour them by not wasting them and 'cutting to our cloth' like you are doing now and like they have done forever - well done you :)

[@michellecornum5856]

I love the color and texture of this fabric.

[@katiemalone515]

I was so excited you did a linen garibaldi blouse. I found your channel when I was specifically looking for help with that truly Victorian pattern (I’m a visual learner) and from the beginning I’ve had a linen picked out at my local historical fabric store. Then you had to go and make a linen skirt and now I’ve got to find a linen to coordinate a skirt with the top.

[@kida4star]

I love the way the skirt looks over the neutral dress!

[@Lessie]

I love the sleeves 😍😍

[@adelaaire8861]

Absolutely LOVE the completed top and skirt !😍😍

[@SewSewDrew]

I was having some anxiety so I came here. ❤️

[@WindspielArt]

I like the "Dress" version (so new Blouse + new Skirt combined) most, but I love the black belt too! I think it could be look quite nice over the "dress" too? But every outfit you created looked good! Now I want a blouse like this too xD I struggle so much with fitting tops to my figure but this one looks lose enough to be comfortable even with my belly ^^;

[@TonyaC]

💛💛💛 I love the color

[@susana0172]

My favourite was the beige dress with the mustard skirt on top and the belt. The #cottagecore was *chef's kiss* with that one.

[@francespowell6923]

That snap of the shears at the end of when you're cutting is so satisfying.

[@l.m.2404]

I love the sound of scissors cutting fabric, too. Juul Thijssen's channel rocks the scissor sounds. *)

[@corinlaflamme7471]

Mustard yellow FTW!!! 💛💛💛

[@GEJS02]

I read this not as ‘for the win!’ But as the other version. I agree though, it really is beautiful.

[@MonaSkovJensen]

I like all the outfits and can't pick just one. There are details I like better than others, but that mustard linen is so gorgeous!

[@shevuansereday6536]

All of the outfits are nice. The outfit with the white off the shoulders top looks the best.

[@coreygilles847]

I love all the outfits you made with the new items!

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

The last outfit was my favorite 😊 and I definitely understand your attachment to that fabric, the color is absolutely stunning.

[@brittamai5367]

I love this project of modern everyday cloth with historical touch so much! And the mustard yellow! And the combi blouse/Jeans. ;-)

[@pv6450]

A lovely sew and so versatile.

[@teagandoodles6097]

I really want to make so MANY clothes!!!!!

[@a.bubbles7869]

So beautiful! And the circle to gored skirt trick is very cool. My favorite look was the green dress and belt with mustard skirt. It just created such beautiful lines. 🤩

[@randihardy6642]

oh man, now i need a hand-crank vintage machine. its so lovely!!!! i also need all the linen and to go get that pattern, lol. love it!

[@Hope-un5wv]

I bought one! Summer 2022 with high energy bills expected this winter I can sew without worry.

[@ParkrosePermaculture]

oh, wow, you picked out such a gorgeous color for this cut of shirt. It looks SO GOOD in the completed shirt!! Well done!

[@canucknancy4257]

The mustard blouse belted with the jeans is wonderful (those sleeves are to die for). I also adore the lace cut out dress underneath the skirt. So feminine and flirty with the peekaboo frillies showing underneath. What a great project. You are so smart to re-design the cutting to get two pieces. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@reformvideos4303]

That color is so fun!

[@marelicainavokado]

Your channel is great and deserves many move views than the popular ones where the creators show minimal sewing and throw in forced jokes.

[@joakescarnival8303]

So dang cute. And I adore the fabric

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

You looked too lovely in each of your blouse/skirt combinations for me to choose a favourite. I’m with you; linen is the most wonderful fabric to wear. I live on the Texas Gulf coast where we have two seasons-hot and humid or hotter and humid so I’m happy to see that the rest of the world is beginning to understand my long standing love affaire with linen. All one needs is a good iron until the fabric has been washed enough to obtain the softness we love so much without needing to be ironed.

[@hannahelland9278]

I've been tempted to make this shirt for a while, i guess this is my sign haha. And the yellow fabric is absolutely stunning! Great video

[@SewSewDrew]

With jeans!! So cute

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Absolutely LOVELY!! Looks gorgeous on you and may I say an excellent choice on making a blouse and skirt? The versatility that brings to your wardrobe is splendid!!

[@lynnejones257]

You have created a lot of great combination. Well done. Keep safe and well. ❤️Lynne

[@zomboobies8008]

I have that exact linen in my fabric stash to make a dress..... I have 3 metres "extra"..... Its a sign!!!!!

[@charlarp]

Wow! Those turned out beautifully! I just loved how you paired them with other garments!

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Totally love the white blouse, black belt, yellow skirt combo. And your final look with the taupe/brown/grey dress and yellow skirt. Absolutely love both of them. If you have it, I'd totally love to see you try the yellow blouse with tucked into black skinny jeans/trousers/jeggings and heels (though I could see it working any neutral color like grey, white, brown, or navy). That could be really striking!

[@nievescabrera]

No doubt, the last one!

[@EmmaLeeHD]

This color is soooo beautiful - especially with your features!

[@ceruleanskies001]

I think this may be the shirt I try first. You certainly demonstrated that it doesn't have to be intimidating.

[@gkseeton]

The top belted over jeans and the skirt with the soft grey dress under.

[@ushere5791]

cat!! they're beautiful!! every look you styled is fabulous, but i think the off-the-shoulder white blouse with the lace is especially stunning.

[@selkiemorien9006]

Those sleeves are even more amazing in this colour. I love both the blouse and the skirt you managed to sqeeze out of this beautiful fabric

[@bonniecolleenpappin8807]

Thanks for sharing with us, fabulous! I really like the 'circle skirt disguised as a gored skirt' trick. I think my favourite styling is with the white blouse and black cumberbund, tho' the jeans and belt is a great look. A suggestion for using wide fabrics; fold the selvages to the middle then you have two folds on the straight grain. Thanks again!

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

I love it! Those sleeves are everything.

[@nancylefebvre2266]

I liked the outfit with the black shawl and jeans and belt

[@laurenloertscher1319]

I'm planning to make this very pattern soon! So excited! Blouses are the history bounding power staple.

[@Feelicitasy]

ohh, this is just the right inspiration I needed! I have this beautiful dark plum linen here, which I wanted to make in to beautiful summer things. I think, tomorrow will be a sewing day

[@auranah_was_taken]

Thank you so much for listing where you got the background music. I had never even heard of Epidemic Sound before. I’ve been listening to their Soothing Piano playlist for hours now and it feels sooo good for my stressed out brain 😭

[@evamuhlhause]

Just beautiful, I'm definitely making that shirt.

[@magic_sjs5623]

I do love a good petticoat!

[@kateatschool]

Beautiful! What an aesthetically gorgeous project

[@rebeccasabourin6193]

Love that yellow .

[@gothempress]

They all look amazing! I think my favorite two are tied, and that's the white blouse with the black waist detail and shawl and then the white cutout lace top and petticoat. They are beautiful pieces! Also, your body type is very similar to mine and seeing you in your magnificent garb has made me appreciate my own body more. I see you as extraordinarily beautiful, and it has made me be kinder to my own body. Thank you!

[@craftingwithcasca]

Beautiful! I really like the skirt with the white shirt.

[@rebeccaharrison-hutcheson2169]

Son de Flor has competition now! This was a great video, Cat. The results are terrific. 💚

[@lelaniadam]

Beautiful! I love the way the fabric drapes. 💛 The mock gores idea is so good. I wonder how many people did it back then.

[@elinordrake7129]

What a lovely job! I most liked the saffron shirt paired with the skirt, sans petticoats. Second choice I liked the saffron shirt with jeans, and UN-belted. :) Great job, as usual!

[@AngelDivinity111]

Gorgeous set! When I want to use up all my fabric, I always remember you saying "piecing is period" haha

[@ceithern]

Your projects turned out so lovely! I have made at least four Garibaldi shirts, and I have changed them up each time to account for fabric etc., I love them all!

[@kiracraft3360]

You look so lovely, the shirt is beautifully done and the color suits you so well!!

[@sparklemotion8377]

I have a blouse like that for three years waiting to adjust the shoulders 😁

[@DipityS]

Gorgeous! The colour is so rich and almost gleaming - I adore it. Your little Singer is a jewel - the skirt is lovely the top is perfect - and I love them with everything you matched them with and together - bravo! I wonder if you could make a little flower for your hair with any of the cabbage? I thought I saw one piece which might be good enough and I think that colour would be lovely in your hair.

[@janemarchant2558]

I like both , you are very clever xxxx

[@mizhayward987]

The shirt and skirt are both so beautiful! And allll the outfits are lovely. This video was such a delight - thanks for sharing your process :)

[@gaukala22]

Aww this is so lovely!!! Congratulations all the combinations look awesome! ❤️

[@lenore_nvrmore3317]

Youre adorable in your new things! Great job!

[@jerahyassine3192]

Simply lovely! I love how you showed both going with so very many things.

[@dianethuillier3425]

We absolutely need the swiiiish! This mustard yellow is so gorgeous (team Hufflepuff as always)

[@heatherfarmer88]

Ok but the music from Shoe Fitting For a Gentleman tho 🥰

[@annaj1056]

So cute!!! It looks gorgeous on you! :D I think I like it best with the matching skirt, but it also looks great with the black!

[@lizziedevlin2205]

Taking the time to use the dyed twill tape and keep the length was absolutely worth it!!!!! You kept as much length as possible AND the finish on that hem is *chef's kiss* gorgeous -You've convinced me that I need to get this TV pattern and use it immediately! I want to lengthen the blouse to a knee length dress, add pockets and have the ability to wear it loose or belted, I feel like the more options the better omg I am so inspired -also that golden mustard linen looked so buttery and like the perfect weight I am dying to know where you found it!

[@TheMetatronGirl]

The lace cutout dress and new skirt were GORGEOUS and my favorite for the skirt. The black belt and shawl were a close second, though. I adore the shirt with jeans and a belt!! So cute! I honestly loved all the styles you created. You a genius at self styling…you always look fabulous AND comfortable!! Man, I wish I could wear mustard yellow because this is just wardrobe goals.

[@sandrareed9640]

I absolutely love the music you put to your videos. Also, I have unpicked skirt hems and done the same just to get that extra ¼ of an inch. Yes, it's worth it! 😄

[@ellegy22]

I can't wait to make one of these shirts for myself ^^

[@withmyhandsdream]

This is just like my ”quick” projects. I smiled widely when I realised you had spend time dyeing the ribbon to match! Lovely blouse and the skirt, too. I liked most the outfits where you combined the skirt with a white blouse. Mustard yellow and white go so nicely together.

[@skirtedgalleons]

Very nice video (you are much improved on the aesthetics of filming and editing! well done) and good sewing explanations. Bringing out multiple sewing machines is a kink I'm into. Beautiful sewing!

[@marionwieczorek8919]

This is awesome! Thank you for making great content!