6 Secrets of a High End Gown

[@peloidvoid1619]

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[@stevewarren5913]

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[@BLDGLNPAL]

This gown is so well-tailored that it is rather tricky to tell that it's inside out. If not for the designer's tag, it would almost seem reversible. How gorgeous. So magnificently done.

[@melissaquinn1463]

If this video makes folks curious about the finer points of tailoring and dressmaking, then it’s served it’s purpose. The finer techniques involving interlinings and interfacings, disguised closures, intricate piecing, and elegant draping are generally lost in today’s commercial patterns, which favor quick construction over good fit and beautiful clothing.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

I agree. I appreciate the extra comments though since they expand information but the critique of his information is bad. He's showing details a good majority of society isn't aware of and making it sweet and fun.

[@aiasjones7382]

That's what I gleaned from it and I'm grateful for the information, even if his presentation is silly

[@thecurator2626]

You know it’s sewn well and haute couture when the inside is made so well you can wear it on the outside. I love the inside of this gown. This is what beginner sewists need to see. Thanks for not just showing the what but for also explaining the why. Loved this video. Happy sewing. 🩷

[@ejammy1906]

I started sewing in the 70's when all these "secrets" were standard construction of a garment. LOL.

[@smritikumari4088]

Start your channel. Please. I would watch it

[@themaggattack]

@Fly by night Did you ever think that possibly he IS gearing his tutorials towards 3rd graders? My daughter thinks he's great. And so do I. Just bc he's speaking to beginners doesn't mean it's beneath him. If you're so professional and great, then why are you slumming it here with us peasants? 😤

[@ekondupius4431]

@Fly by night there is really no need for you to be here if you're so professional, alot of people are learning something new and he is great

[@c-light7624]

Fly by night - I didn’t know most of these tips so it’s great for those who are laymen. I enjoyed watching.

[@ejammy1906]

@cockney gyal It seems like a lost art now, but knowing how to sew was considered such a necessity it was a required class (home economics) in every middle school in America. You're spot on about fabric availability and quality--it was "real fabric" that held up after many, many, washings; and it was actually cheaper to make your own clothing (and accessories) rather than buy them. I'm with you--feeling the texture of the fabric before buying it is very important and half the fun. Fortunately, I have a nice stockpile of well-made fabric for when I get the urge to make something better than off the rack.

[@moara4144]

Lol, as a DD cup, I can tell you two little strips of plastic boning, are absolutely not going to replace a bra

[@crenner07]

moara No doubt. I’m an E cup and couldn’t help laughing at that. I’ve worn gowns where I didn’t need a bra. But they’ve had metal boning, no plastic strips.

[@ndrva]

its more about the fabric than just the boning alone, but especially for larger busted ladies it is a literal weight of your shoulders. i would sooner look to someone that actually knows corsets or at least dress history for the reasoning behind certain materials and placements

[@just1desi]

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[@laadydaraoke9690]

He was talking about the dress and the body type that would fit that dress..

[@unusunus4613]

@@laadydaraoke9690 Someone with a bigger bust can still fit in that dress... You can be small and have a bigger bust... And the person wearing that same dress with a big bust wouldn't be comfortable...

[@user-jp1zr1qw7j]

Nick could you please start an online fashion school because aspiring designers would love to gain knowledge from a renowned and amazing designer like you!!And these videos are truly helpful!!!

[@MaryCateOMalley]

Check out Zoe Hong at ZOEHONGTEACHES here on KZbin, entire education on her channel.

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[@boopeep9670]

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[@ridiculouscuteness3]

This is fascinating. There's so much going on inside that dress, yet you would never know it from seeing it on a person. It appears effortlessly beautiful.

[@caviartastetunabudget9037]

And that is what it's all about!! Like figure skaters making their routines look effortless.

[@ndrva]

really? cs i could spot that hem miles away and that is not exactly what id call high end

[@RavenReedStarr]

Another vote for metal boning over plastic! Especially for curvier figures.

[@danyette-oneofwonderland8675]

That's exactly what i jumped on here to say! Plastic boning kinks and those sharp bends can jab into you. Talk about painful! Coiled steel boning is lightweight, flexes forwards and sideways, AND it won't kink!

[@corvuscrux]

Depends on the plastic boning really. Synthetic whale bone is incredible.

[@sarinarevenberg2640]

Plastic boning doesnt do what it has to do for me 🤣 it does sinch my wasi but it litteraly just folds in my wais because my waist j still pretty tiny, but my waist,ribs and bust are all pretty wide, so it looks all weird while wearing steel or spiral it does not fold at all and just really sinch in my waist how jt is supposed to

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

Using silk inside of a garment (for the lining, interfacing, underlining, etc.) isn't about it being seen. It's about comfort and breathability. There is no sense in creating a luscious looking gown it it doesn't feel comfortable. That's why you'll see clothes at Dior, Chanel, etc., even off the rack, with synthetic fabrics on the outside, and silk linings. The nicest feeling fabric should be the one closest to the skin. Linings also need to be absorbent. If you cheap out on a polyester lining, you're going to end up with sweat stains on the outside silk fabric. And if you're talking about Haute Couture, Haute Couture bodices aren't usually lined. They're underlined, so that silk organza is visible to the wearer. Bodice linings are generally for pret a porter garments. It's easier and cheaper to line a garment rather than having to finish all the seam edges on the inside. In cheaper gowns the lining also serves as the foundation. *cough* I almost never like this technique because it makes the dress extremely difficult to alter, and it's less supportive and less secure than a separate foundation sewn into the gown. (Preferably with a second set of closures. You don't want to rely on a dress zipper for anything you're cinched into. Alexander McQueen tends to put a heavy zipper into the foundation, and an invisible zipper into the outer gown. This is more practical than the traditional method of using hooks for the foundation, since not a lot of people have maids to dress them. Hooks are admittedly smoother and less bulky though. If you're making something like a wedding gown, where the woman will have help getting dressed, use hooks.) A separate foundation with an underlined bodies also has the advantage of looking smoother, especially over time, or if the dress is too tight. Nothing looks cheaper than visible lines of boning.

[@raraavis7782]

Morgan Glines Nice comment! Couture construction techniques are fascinating 🙌

[@DandelionPink672]

Quick question - how do you finish the seam edges on the inside? I'm currently making a gown using organza as interfacing and am trying to decide whether to line or not. Don't want ugly raw seams on the inside and don't have a serger or finisher :(

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

Seams usually neatly overcast by hand, but they can also be serged occasionally. Depending on how complicated the bodice is, and how thin the outside fabric is, you can also do a Hong Kong finish with bias strips of more organza, or china silk. (If the fabric is very thin, the bindings might make the seam allowances too visible.) Usually Couture gowns have a foundation which covers the seams on the inside, so just overcasting the edges is enough. Without seeing the design or the fabric, It's kind of hard to say. If you're making something like a slip dress, or a 1930s style gown, in something with a lot of drape, like charmeuse or silk/rayon velvet, overcasting the seams would be the best choice since it won't interfere with the drape of the fabric. If you're making anything close fitting, like a strapless gown, I'd definitely add a foundation. Even if you don't need it for shape, it helps support the skirt, and you won't have to worry about bra straps, or finding a bra to go with it. The foundation will cover the seams something like a lining would, but I would still overcast the seams. (If you're short on time, a small zigzag will do.) Cotton tulle is most traditional for a foundation, but it's hard to find and fairly expensive. Charmeuse is nice too. I've used light weight cotton, like batiste, before too. That's inexpensive, and absorbent. Don't use anything marketed as lining fabric for a foundation. Unless you/your client is fairly flat chested (no larger than a B cup) the foundation should be styled like a bustier. (A darted bodice will also work, with center darts to shape between the bust. It should be like a second skin. I usually prefer a bustier.) It shouldn't be styled like a princess lined bodice like the dress in the video. Unless you add a bunch of stays, sew in cups, etc. that's just not supportive enough, and it doesn't provide any real shaping to the body. If the gown doesn't need a foundation because it has a high neck, isn't terribly fitted, whatever, Hong Kong seams look very nice. (This is also a nice treatment for like the lace overlay on a wedding gown. You can underline and bind the seams in organza.)

[@DandelionPink672]

Morgan Glines wow, this was super helpful, thank you! I’m basically copying the design of Alfred Sung D659 (dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/d659/) in silk dupioni. It’s a nicely fitted princess cut that supports the bust and the thick shoulder straps give it quite a bit of stability but I’m having trouble lining it neatly in the neckline/decollete, especially with those tight corners

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

@@DandelionPink672 If I were to make that gown I would probably put small squares of fusible (Tricot, or weft knit, depending on what I had on hand in a light weight, and unobtrusive color.) in the corners. I would underline the whole dress (or at least the bodice) and put in a foundation, at least over the bust area. (Not 100% necessary, but it's my preference.) I would finish the neckline and straps with a facing. I would understitch as much of the neck edge facing as I could. I'm guessing about an inch or two from the base of the strap, across the neck, an inch or two from the base of the strap across the lower arm hole, and same for the back. I would attach the facing to the bodice seam allowances on the inside with thread chains. Unless I was making that dress out of a fabric that's not pleasant against the skin, I wouldn't line it. An underlining, with Hong Kong finished seams, or overcast seams would be really nice. Alternatively, you can also pickstitch all of the edges from the inside instead of the understitching. . That's a more Couture style finish, but it's obviously more work, and takes a bit of skill to do neatly.

[@gluselick]

your videos motivate me to continue learning and make my clothes to my style with professional finishes. Thanks a lot 👍😉😀

[@Hlessirah]

Him: "What's boning...?" Me: "Expensive, that's what."

[@DannyJane.]

LOL. Expensive, but worth it.

[@Hlessirah]

Absolutely, no question, but I cry a little every time I buy it. :(

[@m.l.thompson3727]

I'd just planned on buying upholstery piping, double sided hem tape and 9-foot rolls of dollar ribbon to create essentially the same thing instead. The flat boning is also just the same thickness and type of polymer as kids splat mats and the floor of fabric shopping bags that helps them hold their rectangular shape, zip ties, any number of similar products in home improvement isles and stores. Some of the stiffer types of ribbon, often the heaviest ones for gift wrap, or the skinniest wired ribbon also housed inside a larger one to safely hide the wire could work as well, depending on the fabric and piece its supposed to be giving structure. I tend to DIY my way out of paying for such simple things through the nose when it takes minutes to duplicate them for much less, especially with costumes. I'd rethink some of the cheaper methods if it was intended for a formal.

[@No18july21]

Actually, I've used long plastic cable ties/zip ties from the dollarstore or somtimes the hardware store on a lot of my projects. It works equally well to substitute nylon bonings. I just cut off the end part and it's a cheaper alternative. Of course, the difference is that the expensive stuff lasts longer and doesn't tend to warp over time. Worth a shot if you can't afford expensive boning.

[@q4734]

Noooooo plastic boning is the worst. It's flimsy and can bend:/ spiral steel is the way to go

[@deborastarks4092]

MB especially if you're plus size bust.

[@dragonwort]

AMEN!

[@caviartastetunabudget9037]

Yes, especially the coiled steel! You get the best of everything with that.

[@rosem2378]

For my prom, I had some last minute trouble getting into my dress. Wore a steel underbust under the dress and was able to get into it. Everything was fine until the heat from my body due to dancing, eating and the heat of everyone else on the room caused the plastic boning in the dress to warp, bend, and literally cut into my skin and make me bleed. I will never trust plastic boning.

[@DannyJane.]

My sympathies. A friend of mine had a similar experience. Her formal gave way under the plastic and actually stabbed her. It didn't go very deeply into her so she wasn't badly hurt, but the dress was ruined when she bled all over it. I hope it wasn't so bad for you.

[@christinegallo4983]

I think you have a lot of misconceptions about boning. The only reason metal would ever hurt is if it’s done wrong. It’s no different than plastic, except it’s stronger and more durable

[@christinegallo4983]

Also, whalebone wasn’t much different than modern nylon, it was only the process of how it was broken into the individual bones that made it expensive and also for the lower classes, if you couldn’t afford steel or whalebone, you would use rushes, which is like a stiff grass which grows near rivers, or reeds, which is similar to rushes.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

Metal should be *more* comfortable than plastic since it's more flexible, and flexes side to side instead of just back to front. Spiral steel is almost always preferable to plastic/nylon boning. There are a few instances where Rigeline is better, but regular boning is never the best choice.

[@DannyJane.]

In the early sixteenth century rushes were one of the preferred methods of corset making. Another was cording. I have made a corded corest and found it was comfortable and far cooler to wear in warm temperatures. One word of warning though, cording, unlike rushes, isn't as supportive and for large busted women may need an extra boost from plastic or steel.

[@Taru_the_Witch]

I use metal boning when I sew. If I buy something with plastic boning I take it out, because it becomes misshapen over time.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

@@Taru_the_Witch Yeah, plastic is for like prom or bridesmaid dresses. It's for when you need a formal dress to wear once, for like $100. LOL.

[@shcboutique]

That is a basic thing in general indian fashions. That hand_done loop thing. We call it "Gaaj" in hindi. And the tulle you used inside the skirt we call it "can can" for local understanding. 😜

[@AshHeaven]

Shriya Pujari XD Same, it is in Bengali fashion too. I never knew a name for it, though. I wish my mom would show me how to sew thread loops. We never get the metal eyes, but just the hooks.

[@kiradelarochefoucauld7499]

I call it "hook on Ganj" lol

[@MissTeaq]

Ash Heaven look on Pinterest it’s not difficult once you understand the concept. The way I do it is once I’ve decided the length of the “eye” I sew that loop with doubled thread 3 times. Then I tie the thread around the loop until the entire length is covered. Kind of like a simple friendship bracelet, or macrame is done.

[@jellydiane]

I love indian dresses! the best!

[@DannyJane.]

Me too. I also love the sari. What a beautiful, practical garment; and so comfortable to wear. I have two.

[@heatherdanielle85]

The more I look at this dress, the more I want to make one. It’s so beautiful

[@KOHJI318]

Always his color combinations of jackets, neckties, shirts and pants are so lovely beautiful.

[@KrystaiTheWatcher]

As someone who wears corsets regularly, acrylic (plastic, nylon, etc) is generally more fragile and buckles a lot easier. If you're working with someone who's more curvy, steel may be a better option so they're not being stabbed with broken boning. (I've been there -- most girls have with a busted underwire too.) Just a comment I thought I'd add, steel is more expensive too but I find it more comfortable because it doesn't buckle as easily and cinches my pear-shape into a beautiful hourglass.

[@shmwmlam3953]

I use all those secrets when sewing my garments. I wish I could charge more... but I'm still a design student taking small freelance works so nobody wants to pay more......😟😟😟. hope I can make a name someday so I can charge what is worth....

[@ohnotigerflowers]

don't sell yourself cheap. people will keep asking you to do things for them but you need to charge them fairly.

[@0433elva]

sharmika malwatte you can do it dear!! Believe in urself! :)

[@shmwmlam3953]

thank you for you kind words!

[@brendastuntz1727]

I totally understand what you are saying... I have been I. The same boat for a while, but I live in a smallish town that is several hours from neighboring cities, so I doubt that I will be able to charge what my work is worth without moving. Sigh.

[@mejhrengowns2725]

Don't worry, keep up good work. Designing a dress is different thing, selling it at a price you are expecting is different. It's a thing which you will learn with time. You need to remember, at present you are the best option available to them (customer) , so they are at your place. With little patient convey your exception. If they will compare you with others, you can politely say, In that case they are the best option for you, you should go for them. You are not here to compete with others, you are here to sell what you can offer, so you will decide the price. But keep it realistic. Also same thing can be sold at different price based on your financial goal in the name of discount or higher input cost.

[@806108]

Tell you one of my secret too... You are teaching better than my teachers...lol.... Xxx

[@mardishakti]

1. Horsehair Trim (Netting the Hem) 2. Tulle Petticoat (add satin lining over tulle) 3. Built-in corset 4. Boning 5. Interfacing 6. Hand-sewn loop of the "hook & eye" - don't use a metal-loop.

[@__blue_sheep__]

It's first minute of the video, and actually this guys personality made me hit "subscribe" button

[@DannyJane.]

Okay, late to the party here, but as an historical seamstress, I do have to take issue with your misrepresenting history. I've worn a LOT of corsets in my time, and made most of them myself. I'd far rather have a well-made, well-fitting corset over any bra out there. They're wonderful and yes--I DO use STEEL. I use spring steel for the support places, such as surrounding my lacing grommets and I use SPIRAL steel to allow for movement. I can put my corset on at 8 in the morning and not take it off until bedtime, and I'll be fine. For a discussion on the realities of corset making and wearing I recommend Jennifer Rosbrugh's Historical Sewing page. That said, the techniques you are using in your gown are centuries old. The underskirt and petticoat date back to the early 16th century. In that time the petticoat was boned and made into an early hoop skirt called a farthingale. This had a petticoat worn over it to disguise the bones and lend another layer of warmth. The style re-emerged several times, always taking a different shape. Subsequent hoops were called panniers in the 1700s, Marie Antoinette's day, when the dress was extremely wide face on but flat front to back. In the 19th century, in the time of Queen Victoria, the hoops appeared again, this time forming the shape of a bell and they were sometimes called crinolines. Sewing the dress, underskirt, and petticoat all together into one garment is a fairly recent development.

[@nancycharlotte3140]

I hear you, they are both called corsets. Which reminds me I have to get a corset for a larger lady done this week. I love when I have a client that already owns her corsets and I have no trouble making a gown for them to wear. See you in stitches.

[@aprajitasingh1146]

Woahh..thanks,i did not know this!Its always lovely to bump into such nicely curated informative comments! Love!

[@DandelionPink672]

He's just explaining what he does to give his gowns an extra "wow" factor - don't you think a "misrepresenting history" accusation is a little harsh? Never did I hear him claim to be an authority, or that he is making a historical gown.

[@sasuke1243]

o0o super interesting! I didn't know petticoats were boned! I wish more modern designers would use steel because people with a larger body than your mannequin will snap the nylon bones... like me with my DDD sized boobies... QQ

[@DannyJane.]

I'm also a DDD. Rigilene and other soft, woven bones just flop over on me, negating the convenience of being able sew over them. May I suggest that instead of using steel for your dresses that you try what's called "synthetic whalebone". I personally prefer the stuff that's made in Germany because it's thinner, comes in a variety of widths, and is better to work with. The American version is a little too close to working with cable ties--which I don't advise at all. Synthetic whalebone is a polymer and designed to replicate the baleen boning of the 19th century corset. Baleen (what was inaccurately called whalebone) was the most famous of all the means used to give a stylish silhouette. The the modern equivalent, NOT made from real whales, is softer than steel but far more durable and supportive than woven plastic. The warmth of your body will shape it to you or material can be shaped with an iron. I've used it in my latest corsets and like it a lot.

[@Nweisha]

@BloodInMyCoffeeSystem LOL ! You're so right. I sew pillowcases but even that alone I can still screw up. At least now I know a little bit about 'High End' gowns so that the next time I go shopping I can at least look like I know what I'm doing instead of that RBF look I have when I'm confused.

[@petitwhite6366]

OMG, I was going to remove the boning from my $800.00 dress, I was wondering why they put boning on the chest area.

[@Veronensis]

I have learned so much from you and I enjoy all your video's, I do have to disagree with you on your boning. You say steel is uncomfortable and that's why you use plastic. But I have always found steel boning to be way more comfortable and also of a lot better quality. That's because spiral steel boning is not one flat inflexible piece of steel. It's build-up of intertwining loops of thin steel. This is in my experience way more flexible than plastic boning. Also, I find that after a couple of wears, the plastic boning in the waist develops a permanent bend in it at the point where you bend at the waist. When this happens, it will constantly poke you in the side and become really uncomfortable. Spiral steel doesn't do this and bends with your body as you move. So If you use boning to cinch in the waist, I would recommend spiral steel, but I guess for proving the bust suport the plastic works well enough.

[@AshHeaven]

Thank you, I agree with you on that. It is sad that so many people have misconceptions about real corsets and steel boning.

[@riyamukherjee2422]

You are just awesome. Very useful explanations. Please upload a fashion gown stitching video. Thank you.

[@wendybrooks6154]

If I’m paying a skillion dollars for a dress, it better have good boning, a good bra etc.... and you shouldn’t know it’s there. It should fit like I was born in it.

[@christaylor2529]

Thank you so much for the educational videos. All the haters on here if you think he's doing it wrong where is your videos? All Education helps everyone...

[@fatimaadegbola8255]

The great mentor💞💖💓💗💟someday I'll be like you and also share/impact the knowledge I've acquired from you to the next generation. You are indeed unique and only God can reward ur good deeds

[@naimbaig8886]

You took words from my heart Fatima...he is wonderful

[@talktothehandreviews]

I've been watching for only 30 seconds and this guy is so entertaining, I don't care what he's telling me to wear!

[@Pslm91v14n15]

I use spiral steel boning and it is very comfortable. Silk organza from moodfabrics isn’t that expensive. Though a whole gowns worth is. I made my wedding dress entirely out of silk besides the zipper, stays, and lace. Making my own was something I’ll always be happy I did. Unfortunately I ran out of time to sew in my own shaping and used my grandmothers crinoline.. I miss dressmaking

[@meghanhenderson6682]

Whale bone was actually baleen, and it was mostly fine. It molded to shape really well. The best modern boning is synthetic whale bone. Steel boning can suck an egg.

[@mslj4062]

Oh my goodness Nick you are a DREAM! I have learned so much from your videos. Getting your book tomorrow from Amazon. Thank you always for your time and informative instructions. Take care. :)

[@twistypinky6709]

1 loved the first interfacing you first showed us. I have not found that kind, yet. 2 For the much larger bust women, then the models, we have to wear the bras still. Once one gets over DD you can't just go with the simple stuff in a dress, unless there is actual underwire sewn in it.

[@emmuskah]

I agree fully. Being a bigger size bust with some sag, it is impossible to wear anything without enough support. Hardly any gowns have enough support by themselves, so it is easier to have a separate bra/corset and opt for gowns that don't reveal them :P

[@glacialimpala]

It's just a basic video, not an online course. Bodies these days sadly vary greatly, from size 0 to being lifted through the window with a forklift so it takes a lot of time to cover all of them with tips and tricks.

[@cloudsinmotion]

Interesting information! As a biologist, I feel it necessary to clarify. It wasn't whale "bone" it was whale baleen. ;-)

[@KimmiMorningstar]

for there to be a corset...it would have to have a lacing feature, thats just a structured bodice... and I have worn many corsets, they only hurt if they are made cheaply, incorrectly, or do not fit you properly... boning does not sinch you in, it only adds vertical structure to keep the bodice from scrunching up under tension. To sinch in, you need a lace up feature.

[@ndrva]

the ignorance right... and so common too

[@m.l.thompson3727]

I disagree. The boning mimics the structure of a corset and the zipper serves as its laces and it focuses on the waist and breasts. While the point is not that it meets the exact definition at all, it's purpose is similar to a corset and much closer to it than, say, a girdle, which focuses on lower torso and smoothing out/hiding body fat, allowing one's natural shape to shape the clothing overtop. The corset is just meant to hold you in and hold a definite shape, which using fabric that does not give and a zipper as closure certainly does achieve. So, I think it appropriate to refer to it as a corset bodice.

[@ndrva]

there is no way a zipper would be strong enough, that said the fabric used isnt strong enough either so there isnt really any way you can call that an internal corset, probably not even a corsellet

[@ndrva]

@@m.l.thompson3727 also i dont think you should be telling people what a corset is "ment to do" and in the girdle.. i mean its a whole different area of the body that what needs support in this gown... horses for courses

[@magicspellproductions8463]

No wonder why you are so good at reviewing evening gowns in beauty pageants, especially those in Miss Universe. Can you give us techniques on how to sew column gowns that flow in the back bottom part like the one worn by Ariadna Gutierrez? They will be greatly appreciated. ❤

[@janika2356]

Such an amazing video! I'm going to make my own wedding dress some day so everything I learn from you is incredibly valuable. Please keep going! Love from Germany :)

[@renesalinas4704]

I really love your videos Nick they are very informative on construction and details :)

[@nezisgarden]

Thanks for sharing. Please show more. People need to know the difference of well made dress than the ones they find on internet. They need to understand that this kind of hardwork has a value.

[@leighn.2169]

My mother always says, "You get what you pay for." Absolutely! So much skill goes into making a dress like this. 😍💝

[@ndrva]

this is still the kindergarden version of couture .. seriously modern "masters" of their crafts are like a second hand tea bag compared to the skills historical dressmakers possessed

[@bennygraham847]

sorry, but you still need undergarments. bra and girdle are to reduce stress on the gown and help ensure the best shape while in different positions.

[@adiroxstr]

Great tips Mr. Verreos! Thank you!!! Do you fuse the interfacing to self or lining side? Love these construction "dissection" videos! Would love to see a video on high end sewing techniques!?!?

[@juliabel2]

Wow! You've taken 18th and 19th Century methods to make beautiful gowns. A really good corset is actually quite comfortable. I love what you've done.

[@kshwithlove]

I made all my dress with corset :D and its true, it makes u feel secure and foundation of dress looks good on u.

[@QrystalQlear]

I love how you're so into this, but my problem with ANY fitted dress, like this, is that all of them don't have enough room in the breast area. Fashion designers need to adjust for that.

[@minx9945]

Hmm, wouldn't you just adjust that to your liking if you were to make one yourself? Idk

[@deborahwhittington8032]

Thanks, Nick! I loved this episode. I made a dress for my sister to wear as mother of the bride 10 years ago. I used most of the steps you recommend for structuring a finely made gown, including boning, horsehair braid at the hem, underlining, interlining, and full lining. The gown turned out beautifully and my sister received compliments all evening long. Success! It was a labor of love for a dear sister, and all my extra work was worth it! (She was initially worried that the boning would be uncomfortable, but since it took the place of additional undergarments, she found the dress very comfortable.)

[@tanyaberlinger2471]

I like your combination of classy blazer+ tie with casual jeans, - and I love your colour choices! Thank you for your great content!

[@damiannefischer146]

I am going to use horsehair in everything!!!!

[@emilyanneaurelius]

I kind of really want this dress now...

[@candiedginger8729]

Great tips/secrets and what a lovely dress. Its nice to have an idea what to look for when buying a formal/ball gown. Thanks ☺ The boning in corsets was originally made from reeds. Corsets need to support, be flexible and were only uncomfortable if the wearer sinched too tightly.

[@augustosoruco5378]

What a great video!! Talking about boning, in Argentina and some other countries in Latinamerica we call it "ballenitas" (little whales).

[@almateano569]

Hi Ser can you help me? I have my wedding dress gown, and the gown is no sleeve how I put sleeve on my gown ?

[@ashleyramillano1094]

I started laughing my ass off when he said that boning is now made of nylon and plastic yeah cheap gowns have nylon and plastic high and counts still use spiral steel boning

[@Shapie87]

Hi Nick! How many of those elements do the Project Runway designers have to leave out for a red carpet/high end challenge (except Kini, of course)?

[@AlchemicNeedleworks]

Amanda Jones I would imagine doing a full lining, petticoat and all that horsehair would be impossible. They may have premade undergarments to use?

[@bethanyb4478]

As a seamstress, I have my own rule of thumb of what makes a high-end dress. Basically, the better-made it is, the harder it is to alter. French seams, linings, interfacings, enclosed hems, boning, applique, beading... these are all a pain in the neck to change, and typical of a high-end dress. Oh, yes, and at certain points (usually where the vertical seams cross the waist, and at the hem), the lining is attached to the outer shell with short thread chains.

[@LucieteVasconcelosAtelier]

amei adorei

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

This video is a life saver! Now, I can make gowns with no sleeves maybe even strapless because I won't have to worry about hiding a bra underneath. Thank you!

[@Victoriaward]

Very excited to find this. Please teach us how to do built in corsets and bras!! Please please please xxx

[@nonnyobi50]

You just built up my confidence

[@schatzieme2]

I just loved listening to your video, I have sewed for years, and over time these technics have been set aside. You are fabulous to listen to, happy sewing!

[@seashellshiela]

1. Horsehair Trim 2. Tulle Petticoat - 2.1 Horsehair Sewn to Lining - 2.2 Second Lining Over Tulle 3. Built-In- Corset 4. Boning 5. Interfacing 6. Hand Sewn Thread Loop

[@Jaidzeka36]

Beautiful gown. Great explanation of the methodology! I personally love that you added a petticoat--it probably helps the person wearing it feel even more comfortable and warm.

[@kellyross4801]

Sorry, Nick. It's a lovely thought that you built in "support" to the gown. It works for your average model who's a size 0-4, AA-B cup. I'm more ... va-voom than that, and I need all the help Howard Hughes' aerospace engineers came up with. 😁 Now, when they invent miniature anti-grav units, I use your method. 🤔

[@clauce7953]

Thank you Nick! It’s fantastic to learn about what goes into making these dresses. Some people are saying that it’s better to use metal on the corsets instead of plastic, but I think if the feeling is similar to that of bras, it is much comfortable to wear a structure made of plastic (or even embroidery.)

[@thiwanshisewmini7446]

I interesting fashion designing. Your lessons are great... I follow you sir.. thank you very much... I'm in Srilanka.

[@AngelaCoffman]

Shoof, I'm making my daughter's wedding dress and I don't know what I'm doing! I did everything that you mentioned except the horsehair, and the hook and eye. Silly me put the zipper all the way tot he top, sigh. Thank you for your great tips!

[@wendyb9900]

Why a I here? I am 70 yrs old and sure wished I had this talent when I was young. High waist and long legs didn't get me much in my fashioned minded (to include shoes shoes shoes). I see clothes today that I wished would have been available in the late '50s and '60s when I was young. I just love to learn anything and everything I can about everything! My mother asked me once why I didn't make my own curtains, explaining that it's only sewing a straight line. I replied "Exactly and I can't sew a straight line!" I just subscribed here because as I said, I LOVE TO LEARN NEW THINGS.

[@ruthulrich]

Where have you been all my life? (Well, you weren't born yet for a bunch of it!) You are improving my sewing and designing incredibly! I spent several years just watching my Aunt sew and picking up things from here. She sewed from Senator's wives inaugural gowns, Governor's wives inaugural gowns, and even did the men's clothing for "A Time to Kill." Now that I've retired, I'm actually putting together costumes for rental and clothing that has been in my head for years. (I even won the grand prize in Fashion Week in our State, faint, shock!) I'm learning so very much from you with the muslin pattern making. I'd LOVE to see some of the twist treatments. Like at the neck (for an older woman that still wants to be chic) and the twist at the center right of the waist. Please consider doing some videos on those techniques. And that you for finding your way into my cyber life!

[@lastimosa7882]

I am a sewer a dress maker, after watching this video I want to be like you a fashion designer... Thank you for sharing it inspired me alot....from Philippines lots of love❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@PierreJoeyOnline]

K now you obviously havent had to get size 24 to 28 into a gown like that. Nylon and polyester boneing will fail. Any gown $1500 and up should NOT ever have any polyester or any plastic or glues. Just saying. If you pay well for a gown, all natural fibers and materials only. A plastic and glue ball gown depreciates in value to nothing after purchase. Dont pay more than 20 bucks for reused dress made of polyester, glues and plastics. A Higher valued dress will be all natural fibers stones and metals. And usually required some hand sewing or hand made lace and or beading. If 100% truly hand spun woven, hand made lace, hand beaded, all natural and all hand made with no machine use. Then the dress will cost more then car.

[@SameerKhan-yz6kw]

Hey...I m kamaira... Actually a lot of people are confused to drape a bra cup bodice... Including me😁...and i was trying to drape it but i couldn't...please tell me about it in detail from draping to patterning....plzz it would be a real help for me...and all of them who wants to learn it...and ya I asked you because I was planning to make a gown...n I've searched and watched soooooo many videos about it but none of them could full-fill my satisfaction...I didn't understood at all....but when I watch your videos I actually get it...!! Please help me nick...I have no one who can help me...just found you..maybe god wanted this...I love fashion...I can leave breathing...but can't leave my passion...you are my only hope left.☹

[@marioalejandro7549]

How did I get her? I'm just learning how to use a sewing machine to hem my pants. This is way to advance for me. The terminology itself is very advance. BUT I LOVED IT!!!! Great video my friend!. I love your energy. You are great to watch and very entertaining. One day I would learn all this and do more than just hemming pants😉

[@permijitdunkley5149]

Office Supervisory management retail stores and shops retail off administrations on copyrights laws for the year 2020 so..@#.

[@katerinarydvalova4749]

Dear Nick, could you please give me an advice? I want to make a dress for me from a crepe marocain silk, it is 130g/m. I want to cut it on bias. I would like some construction underneath, because I want my body in the dress to be firm and smooth. Is a built-in boned corselette good idea? I’m asking because I heard that I shouldn’t use boning under crepe silk, that the structure will be visible. But the upper part of the dress won’t be close fitted and this crepe is a bit heavier, so I’m hoping it might work?

[@caraedington2697]

He says "expensive gowns" but my $150 prom dress had all of this and more.... It held up my ddds and sucked in my chub beautifully.. like that cheap dress was 200 times better than the $400 one I bought at bridal shop

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

Visible boning makes the dress looks CHEAP..especialy plastic, nylon and polyester . Eewwww.

[@deandreaford6919]

Hi Nick...I love you!!!!. I have never seen this information...It's been a long time since sewing class Thank You

[@kayceegreer4418]

A good designer wants their gown to look idea and compliment the look of their design, the smooth moment of their gown. There is NOTHING WORSE THAN having your design made to look bad by undergaments' line, especially if they wear them too tight or they roll at the waist band, or when they walk they and the feet legs and gown look as though they're tussling and all o' that just looks ungraceful and awkward. The well made gown should look as though it is carrying the wearer in a floating manner. And should not show the toes of the shoes unless it's a straighter ankle length gown as they ARE supposed to but a sweeping gown is not. A sweeping gown should have the hem measured for the shoes that will be worn by the wearer. Therefore, a gown's hem should never be measured flat footed. Ideally, no measurement of any custom clothing should be taken or lines marked when draping, unless foundation garments THAT WILL BE WORN by the person & footwear of similar type they would wear along with said designed clothing, are being worn. Why? Because the position or definition of the breasts are changed with different foundation garments and the posture of the body changes with heel height. Because the front of the pelvis cocks forward, low back curvature increases, the buttocks pop upward and outward... Now we have a hem that is to high in the back of the skirt, the hip curve is off, waistline is off , the top front of the skirt needs to be altered and refitted to the waist band because the front of the skirt is now cupping the belly pronouncing it and the overall profile looks awful and not only that, it looks like you sewed it wrong because after the first time she sits, the sideseams will droop and sag, looking puckered. It can also, with certain fabrics cause further elongation and even knee bags depending on skirt length. This is because hip curve is off. More stress at seams along hips too. With all the changes above you'd need to rethink the darts length, depth. Think ahead when designing....

[@ivoryheinkel219]

If I bought a high end gown that had plastic boning I would be PISSED. Plastic is what they use in cheap costume corsets. And that's not a corset inside, it's just structuring for the dress. Unless you're small chested, you would still need proper foundation garments

[@jnak974]

My mind turned 15 with all this talk about boning. He just ...... enunciated that word so so much.

[@Ysoie]

1. Whalebone wasn't bone. It was baleen-- the part of the mouth the whale uses to filter krill out of the water. 2. If your steel bones hurt, you've put them in wrong. Plastic boning will eventually warp and bend, and it won't straighten out again. If you're curvy, it'll end up buckling. Flat steels or spiral steels are much better.

[@Kanelle88]

Question: Can you put a piece of clothing that has Horsehair trim in the dryer? I know most high end gowns are dry cleaning only but I was thinking of using it in some everyday stuff, like a long sweater or a shirt with bell sleeves. Before I go out and buy some I sort of need to know. (Google keeps directing me to horse blogs) [edit: I was thinking of putting it in something like this.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LKmWiPj9xqqck ]

[@artwillneverend5979]

You are superb lovely teacher

[@lollilolli4582]

so good thank you for sharing !

[@lindagoulder8934]

Historically, speaking a hundred and fifty-five years ago the horse hair from manes and tails of horses were used to make hair cloth or horse hair braid/trim. Thank god, today we have polyester versions, of this same material, which for me is a god send when sewing. Horses are our friends, and they deserve to keep their manes and the horse hair on their vestigial tails in tact. Normally, I use cotton or linen crinoline-better known as petticoat broad cloth when silhouetting my silk garments with; including lining the hem of the gown with. For a interior lining, I will use muslin, fine linen, or silk organza/taffeta to line my silk gowns with. Including, using a stiffened cotton, linen, or silk taffeta/organza crinoline petticoat to help the skirt to support the shape, of the gown. Using either polyester horse hair, braid; including crinoline material and or stiffened cotton or linen crinoline petticoat material will provide a high end look to a silk gown. For a modern high end gown, I would be more apted to add another full length layer of stiffened cotton or linen petticoat material with a muslin over skirt; to also help the gown to retain it's shape. A hundred and fifty years ago, women wore fine cotton, linen or silk separate petticoats in layers, including using hoop cages or stiffened cotton/linen crinolines to support the shape of their gowns. These petticoat layers were separate, from the skirt and put on under; including over a hoop cage before putting on the skirt. A corset, was typically a separate undergarment, resembling a long lined bra worn by women of the victorian period, under their bodices. Typically, corsets were made from: cotton duck, satin, leather; including wool and lined with either reed, whalebone or flat spring steel stays and used to support both the shape of a garment. Usually, a hundred and fifty-five years ago, lining a bodice with reed, whale bone or flat spring steel stays, including adding a linen, cotton or silk liner to the bodice was called: the bodice foundation. Today, this process is referred to as a corset bodice, which a perfectly acceptable term, for a modern garment, German plastic boning, is a great option for using in a modern garment to achieve a fitted look. While, high end gown achieve a great fitted look, a bodice worn over a corset achieves a much different look, including fit to it. I actually, prefer the modern corseted bodice look on a gown, it is far more comfortable to wear and avoids the cinched in corseted look . Usually, I avoid using iron on interfacing; because once it is ironed on or sewn on, it fuses with the material, especially when dry cleaned. Hand silk threaded hook loops have been used for hundreds of years, to create a closure loop for gowns.

[@Gilded-girl]

Thank you for that. I just bought , what I thought was a formal gown but when I got it , it’s made out of cotton and spandex . It feels more like a slip than anything glamorous. So I’m going to buy some satin and use the original dress as a lining. That’s the plan anyway . Lol

[@canterlevi]

I take it these gowns are couture and made one-of-a-kind. How do you use a make a corset for women who are very big and curvy, and heavy-breasted? Does it still work? Thank you.

[@lindeeneik9324]

Over secret no.6 - what are options for a person with high metal alergy? Someone just can't wear whole night no hook like this, nor be touched by metal zipper parts. But very nice video!

[@gloriahanes6490]

Nick, you are so kind and gracious to share your knowledge and secrets with those who are interested in beautiful gowns and fashion. I create my designs on canvas where I can get more creative with the shapes and designs. If you are interested in seeing some of my designs, Google Gloria Hanes artist you can also find my work on NewStyle Artworks Facebook page.

[@RspbyLmn]

Is horsehair what I am seeing on many of the outsides of the Lazaro tiered and layered handkerchief hems? I have been sewing for many years and have made many gowns. They've had all these details and more, but I have never used horsehair. I will from now on. Thanks, Nick Verreos.

[@kittybrowning]

Beautiful gown I really gotta start actually getting pieces cut ect for my daughters prom dress bigger challenge I've give myself 😅

[@towrnghrybear]

The High End designer isn't telling you don't wear your foundations, they know you don't have a clue and are unwilling to make an effort. So they have to put them into the gowns to achieve the sillouette. BTW, the hem should have been at least twice as tall as your tiny hem plus the horse hair to achieve that "high end gown" secret... Great colors though...congrats...

[@terrybear5398]

You really know your stuff! I really admire a true craftsman.

[@sam4330]

High end brands use plastic boning? I mean I know it's not a corset in that sense, it's not for tight lacing it's just to give the dress a nice shape. But the first things you learn when you're interested in corsets are: - plastic boning is bs - do not ever buy a corset with plastic boning - plastic boning isn't going to do anything for your figure - plastic boning ruins everything and - plastic boning is bad, cheap and ugly

[@Falney]

If I were a pretty young lady (I don't tick any of the above) I would definitely offer to model just so that I could tease you when you lift the dress. "Oh so naughty" Also, whale bone wasn't actually whale bone. It was the sinew in the mouth of the whale used to sift food.

[@rebeccachambers4701]

YOUR WAY TO PERKY AND HAPPY, i hope and can get to that in my life before i kick the bucket

[@danacandella5416]

Totally high end gown. Thanks for showing all the details. This may have been already answered in the comments, but why aren't the seams and hem pressed? Truth be told, I wanted to get my iron out and at least flatten that belt and hem. Is it just personal preference?

[@yesiownfrodo]

Actually, horsehair is truly made from horsehair. I have a horsehair chair. The seat is hard as a rock, and the chair is over 100 years old. I guess what is called "horsehair" now is actually faux horsehair? :)

[@tl4204]

Hi nick! I wanted to ask you, do you know where I can study for sustainable fashion clothes?...I'm really interested in that area.

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

The seamstress did not tell you that it is best to have a silky built in slip next to the skin.