I Made a Villainous Vintage Suit using 1920s Women's Tailoring Instructions

[@NicoleRudolph]

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[@The_Viking_Highlander]

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[@marthabenner6528]

I like your dream job.

[@alexandraaaron9705]

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[@roxiepoe9586]

Quilters add their name to a piece so it is identified for future users. I really, really, really believe that you (and Bernadette, and Abby, and Noelle, and Rebecca...) should stitch your name in the garment interior so it is able to have a clear provenance for future collectors. To be fair, in 200 years it might be difficult to know who made what! (Some will want to have you produce and stitch in a label. I am committed to the idea that a name and year stitched into the actual garment is preferable. )

[@jakhan4203]

What a brilliant idea....I concur 👍

[@jakhan4203]

Ooh...& Morgan D x

[@roxiepoe9586]

@@jakhan4203 I adore Morgan D and her work! Her ideas for content are so original and engaging. If she had a fan club, I would join. Oh. Yes. That is patreon! lol

[@MizzMaree7]

Back in the 70s, you couldn't order stitch in labels that weren't your name. My mom eventually got hers made which read "A Ciesla Original" using A for the firstname, the Ciesla for the middlename and Original for the lastname. They actually called her to argue that they couldn't make it. But it did get made and that's what she sewed into her garments that she made for family and friends.

[@megb9700]

I have a beautiful hand made black velvet skirt that I bought in a second hand store in NH in the 1980’s. It even has pockets! I wish I knew who made it.

[@IceNixie0102]

"My dream job...is to be Edna Mode for supervillians." I have never loved Nicole more than I do in this moment.

[@sarahthomas7692]

My headcanon was always that Edna Mode WAS a fashion-themed supervillain in Mister Incredible's rogues gallery. During banter during one of their battles, when she was roasting his costume yet again, he said, 'well if you know so much, why don't you design me a better one?' And then she became a full-time superhero designer because she preferred the fashion to the villainy. But only slightly.

[@xingcat]

The whole jacket is gorgeous, but the red striped lining just screams VILLAIN and I love it.

[@xfrelinx]

This is actually strikingly similar to the way women's tailoring is still taught in Sweden. Fascinating!

[@juliettedemaso7588]

I need to come to Sweden ☺️😍

[@kaihaschke9640]

The entire process through was really fascinating and I had a hard time picturing how it would look in the end. But when I saw the final reveal my brain immediatly had a specific narrative trope in mind. I know this is supposed to become a "villain suit", but the way the jacket was paired in this reveal, you gave off the kind of vibe, of the pragmatic, slightly rude best friend of the heroine, who's husband either died under mysterious circumstances and left you a huge inheritance, or is socially divorced from you, but you both agreed not to make it a public matter and still remain legally married. The kind of character, who'd get viciously protective of the heroine and subtly, but insistently intercept the amorous advances of the one dubious guy, who tries to woo the main heroine.

[@lenabreijer1311]

My mind went to Harriet in "Gaudy Nights" except the tie would be more masculine.

[@queenebil]

the absolutely seamless transition to the sponsor *chefs kiss*

[@misspenguinsupreme9923]

No capes!

[@NicoleRudolph]

With Super Villains it is ALL CAPES 😂

[@YetAnotherJenn]

@@NicoleRudolph oh please tell me that you have included a cape in your ensemble!

[@ragnkja]

Functional capes are fine.

[@spritzpistol]

I long velvet cape with hood, but not in red😂, black of course, maybe another in deep purple, but blacks my fav colour. My dream is to have one…..sigh, alas I’m a sewing beginner so it may be a long, long while😅.

[@casual_cupcake]

Wow, I've never seen a garment with so much internal structure. I can't imagine how long it must have taken you to do this, but the result is absolutely stunning. I'm in awe of your skill.

[@Eloraurora]

That sketch with you looking for your remote! You're hilarious.

[@TheGFeather]

I know the style and time period for Morocco is later than this, but I get mad Marlene Dietrich vibes off this suit. I feel like you need one of those long cigarette holders so you can gesture dramatically. Edna Mode indeed!

[@euansmith3699]

3:42 I feel that the breed of your dog should be called an "American Lapshawl" I'm amazed at how cutting and sewing can turn flat fabric in to complex 3d shapes. The finished effect is very stylish.

[@QueenCityHistory]

Girl....the 1910s and 1920s suit you style wise so well. I absolutely love the style of the 1910s. So underrated and yet a HUGE time of transition in style. That beautiful blend of Edwardian and the modern 1920s..I love it

[@judithgrace8359]

Love the green pendant….

[@YetAnotherJenn]

I am sitting here with such a ridiculous smile on my face. These are life goals I can truly get behind. Edna for super villains! PERFECTION. Thematic dressing for everyday life, oh yes please! AND I get to watch you make all the beautiful things?! If I were British I would be chuffed to bits, being an Oregonian, I shall simply have to be thrilled to pieces. ❤️

[@Tadfafty]

Hello fellow Oregonian.

[@rebeccasabin480]

Hello my fellow OR lovelies!

[@aandscatherall]

Why would being British make you more thrilled? As a Brit who follows Nicole, I'm aware she's based in the states... no longer the neighbour of Abby.

[@YetAnotherJenn]

@@aandscatherall I meant the use of the "chuffed to bits" as that is not something we say over here, even though it quite endearing, to me personally at any rate.

[@annbrookens945]

I live in Illinois and used "chuffed" several times over the course of a week, to my daughter's bemusement.

[@VoodooAngel63]

Wow! I know that was a job of work with all the hand sewing and basting but all that tailoring and padding really makes the difference. It really sets off the sheen of the satin weave. Why did we stop making clothes properly?

[@blktauna]

greed.

[@Odontecete]

@@blktauna seconding that sentiment

[@meissoun]

Clothes are still made properly but it’s far too expensive for most people. You can’t get a coat like this for 50 bucks. More like 5000….

[@ragnkja]

@@meissoun That’s still a lot more than I’d pay for just a coat, considering I could get a full handmade quality outfit suitable for a white tie event for a similar price. I’d have to fork out a bit more if I wanted a cape as well as the gown, shirtwaist, shawl and apron, but the cape is optional.

[@blktauna]

@@meissoun more like 1000 but you only need one, not the stuffed closets most people have now.

[@adrianagoossen1658]

thanks for showing all the details on the interfacing. It is always immensely helpful to see how other people do it. I just finished my first coat with traditional methods and it was really hard to find references on how to do the construction. In case anyone's interested I was working with a 1901 drafting manual

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

Gorgeous! Basting is so tedious but so worth it. I hand sew so I spend about as much time basting as actual sewing. My husband thinks it's silly but I have learned my lesson. Never skimp on the basting.

[@maryanne1367]

Not only is it gorgeous -it matches your design perfectly! Well done. I think tailoring should come back. It’s taken me years to find a nice fitting pair of jeans, never mind a beautiful pencil skirt or a lovely flattering pair of trousers. Well done!

[@thebookwyrmslair6757]

I still have hopes to go to the custom Jean store in NYC featured on What Not to Wear so I can get a flattering boot-cut or straight Jean that is long enough!! Problem with being both tall and wide is that companies fit one or the other, but not both!!

[@marikotrue3488]

Villain, Anti-Hero, or 100% Hero, that jacket style would be classic, beautiful standout in any century for any being. In our century it would be a timeless and formal companion to a well-fitted satin evening gown for a New Year's party (assuming we will have those back in time for December 31 2022 - January 1 2023. I envy the people who will get to see this jacket in "real life". A great example, yet again, of wearable art from this channel.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Artistic talent with long practiced skill, plus seemingly innate understanding of geometry and physics. I love and appreciate your videos, Nicole. Thank you!

[@dressdeveloper]

Wow. Just … wow.

[@MonaSkovJensen]

I feel like I stepped into a compleatly different world! Watching you hand stitch and pad stitch (and sew those pure delightful lines on the collar by machine 👨‍🍳💋 ) was mesmerizing AF! It is going to be a pleasant journey watching you build your Capsule Wardrobe. Thank you for taking us along ❤

[@SusanYeske701]

So I was reading your comment and got to "compleatly" and my brain went 'wait, something is wrong' but then I thought maybe it's one of those words that just looks wrong to me even when it's spelled correctly. And then I was like, or maybe it's on purpose as a pun. So I had to go look it up, because compleat and complete are both words. Completely is the one if it's not being a pun though. Sorry, my brain is weird about language

[@MonaSkovJensen]

@@SusanYeske701 It's my mistake. English is not my first language. I have spelled it wrong. It was not meant as a pun.

[@heatherwilliamson8822]

Edna Mode for supervillains. Perfect. [insert evil laughter here, don’t tell Disney.]

[@becauseimafan]

😂

[@absynthe1972]

Watching how you cut that first seam and then lay it over, instead of sewing via machine and ironing flat…thank you! This makes a couple of patterns I have make much more sense!

[@Feelicitasy]

oohhhh. now I REALLY need a noir film with you in the villain's role! I love everything about this, absolutely stunning!

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

You look STUNNING in it and it's awesome how versatile it is. Paired with jeans would look equally as awesome as it does with the 20s skirt and trousers. 🥰🥰

[@colleenolson5720]

I love the end result. The mix between sharp geometry and full curves is so good! Very well done

[@charliemum]

You always make the most amazing garments, this coat 😍 truly stunning you are very gifted 😊

[@Shart-santha]

I haven’t even watched the video yet but I HAVE TO SEE THIS. I definitely need vintage villain in my life 🖤

[@mrsdepew]

This is absolute perfection. It was such a pleasure to see all of your construction and ornamentation details. Thank you so much for mentioning my book!

[@cypriennezed5640]

Goals and dreams and aspirations, WOW!

[@marywest2896]

what a beautiful piece of art....so lovely when it is shown on the table, then when you actually put it on, took my breath away, girl you don't just sew, you create art....I wished I could sew half as good as you.....

[@CassiBlack]

Now I want a movie where Edna Mode battles her villain counterpart for the best costumes!

[@larkin2890]

as always your skill, precision, and ambition are seriously inspiring 😭 also, your shears, fabric and hand sewing sounds are sooo asmr inducing for me, would love a sound compilation vid if you ever have the desire and time to make one. but thank you for sharing your beautiful work, nicole!!

[@grottoserpentina9342]

Stunning. All the intricate sewing details floor me.

[@CommentGirl12]

Once again, this is everything I didn't know I needed in my life

[@485OCEAN]

I’ve never loved anything so much … my style is rlly changing and I’ve been feeling so goth grunge villainous in my style so I’ve been fixated my closet to represent that as well .. that’s what I love about clothes and up cycling.

[@SewlockHolmes]

Dang that looks so cool!!! Tailoring scares the crud out of me but it's so pleasing to watch you finish this beautiful jacket!!

[@SilverDawnArrow]

The bust pad stitching does make a lot of sense; I believe some early bras used stitching to give structure?

[@annahackman2539]

This is definitely inspirational for me. If I ever want to fully embody my inner Edna Mode, I feel like I should not only listen but also work on projects while listening to your instructions. Thank you for all that you do and share with us.

[@jemima2879]

I love the curved shape of the jacket. I plan on making a mid 1910s suit, but it is interesting how long the curvy shape lasted.

[@mariamrold]

I’m so impressed by how gorgeous this piece turned out and how it perfectly suits you. Your work is truly inspirational and I can’t wait to see the rest of your capsule wardrobe! For the 30 minutes the video lasted, I forgot about all the craziness going on in the world right now and had a moment of calm, inner peace. Please do keep showing us your talent! Your channel has become a little oasis for me and many of us for sure! Big thank you 🖤

[@grey_roses]

Glorious! 🖤 Those beautiful buttons should feel right at home. I love your fastidious nature when it comes to things like extensive basting! So worth it.

[@espurrlady3397]

Your videos are so calming and informative! I also love how you are making so many 1920's and 1910's clothing. That is such a fun era fashion-wise.

[@kateobrien1943]

that is so GORGEOUS! I absolutely love it. So very well done. It had the vintage feel, but I think it is such a timeless piece, it would look great over jeans and boot or a corporate style pencil skirt, dressed up, dressed down. So versatile!

[@AmAppleton]

That jacket is fabulous! And hearing you talking about the importance of basting reminds me of something mum passed on to me that her sewing teacher told the class: first and foremost pin, tack, and press! (I'm pretty sure tacking is what we in the UK call (or called) basting)

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Sounds like you were able to learn some of these skills via your mum, thats very cool! Must admit, I've never yet tried basting - but maybe that's because I'm still terrified of how exact & tricky tailoring shirts and trousers looks anyway!! 🤭 Flowing skirts are so much more forgiving... Really must bite the bullet and try it one day though, as I can't buy most of the things I want to wear, so watching tutorials/video vlogs like this feels like a great preparation...?

[@IDoDeclareify]

Dang that’s such a gorgeous piece! I’m so surprised by how much padding there is in it!

[@michellecornum5856]

This video just got better and better! I'm in love with the black on black stitching!

[@tonnenleger]

I can't begin to tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing your capsule 1920s wardrobe take shape. I've watched the introduction video over and over just for my love of paper dolls, and now this video has such a wealth of information that I will have to watch it even more often. I also love the period you have chosen as a reference.

[@beatrizmedina_mabe]

It's so satisfying to see you basting. I think basting is fundamental in a well-made garment, but nowadays almost nobody bastes anything.

[@sheilacroisier6446]

Stunning suit, and it looks really comfortable to wear too! All that couture shaping was so worth it!

[@megb9700]

Thank you for verbalizing the logic and feminine vibe of early 1920 verses the arts and craft movement. I like them both, but adore the early 1920’s clothes. You are right, it’s very unique, but now we all have a renewed interest! I find it’s a feminine style for soft classics and classic Kibbe types without looking like Grace Kelley goody goodness.

[@jessicawicher]

Oh my god. Simply exquisite. You are THE ultimate villain.

[@mayalynn]

The concept of a wool satin is the greatest thing I've ever heard. I must investigate further.

[@ninasmith1540]

This is beautiful. You look great in a suit and I do believe that this is your era. Looking forward to watching the next part of this project.

[@lisettegarcia]

Your makeup looks amazing! It's such a subtle shift but it makes you look like a totally new person! Gorgeous!

[@TheSharpenedPencil]

Edna Mode for supervillains is so perfect for you

[@quicksilvertears921]

That wool silk satin is amazing. What a gorgeous piece. I love your videos so much. Your videography is beautiful.

[@katiehettinger7857]

I love your little side eye flash at the end when seat yourself in the manly defiant poise, perfect for a villain. 😏

[@fraeuleinrosenmaier]

Beautiful work! Watching the process of tailoring is really satisfying.

[@lwoods507]

What a lovely coat, and such a gorgeous sheen to the satin and shine of the jet buttons, it all works together so nicely!

[@indiabilly]

It’s a thing of utter beauty, blown away by your skills xx

[@cathypickard4615]

Nicole, when you get around to the accessories, a single black cloche hat with detachable headbands in your different colors and/or berries and leaves seems like an easy option. Also, there was a hat in one of the pictures when you were planning your capsule wardrobe that was taller and had an angled crown. It reminds me of one that my grandmother wore around that time period. It would look great in that blue green velvet and could be accentuated with the same detachable pieces - a small group of blue green leaves and gold leaves, or a black band. I would also include detachable red berries with green leaves when you make the hats. This will work for the cloche hat as well as the leaves one. Then some simple hat bands in all or most of your colors should fill out your look and give you many options for the cloche hat. Your hair is pretty much the right length to style for that era. Just gel and set with some waves for either day or night, even slicked back would work. I'm so jealous of you guys going on this trip and living vicariously through you! I hope that you have a great time and I look forward to seeing all of the results! 🥰

[@robinsiciliano8923]

Exquisite! I so appreciate you sharing your talents with us. You put lots of positive inspiration out into the world. I’ve never wanted to tailor my own suit before but now I’m tempted!

[@tenaoconnor7510]

Love it with the skirt. The lining is 😻the red n gold stripe is perfect. A satiny red blouse or of the lining fabric or something similar would look awesome

[@b0bbespoke]

That was the smoothest sponsor segue I’ve seen in a very long time.

[@spritzpistol]

Oh Nicole you are such an inspiration, half the time I have no idea what you are doing in the sewing room, as I’m a novice, but I’m mesmerised by the whole process. Your stitching is beautiful and your attention to every detail is commendable, and patience, you have in bucket loads. I’m in ore of all you create(I adore your shoe making), and this is no exceptions, it’s fabulous, and anything black is a dream, so thank you for sharing. Hopefully, one day I will attempt to make a garment😅. ps you’re far to lovely to be a villain, but if I had a choice I would too, just for all the black 😂x❤

[@crystilmurch5659]

You look SO HOT in this jacket. Definitely your first win right out of the gate on the capsule wardrobe. It is absolutely ALL of the supervillain vibes and I wish you would make up a backstory for your new alter ego. ;) Also, I learned SO much in this video about new-to-me construction techniques and your solutions for problems that you could anticipate based on your experience in sewing. Thank you for sharing!

[@SusanYeske701]

I didn't know there was a thread specifically for basting! Game changer! I kept having the song "Chillin' Like A Villian" creeping into my head for this jacket. Super cool.

[@sophierosebisou8420]

Absolutely beautiful! Such a joy to watch hand stitching and tailoring techniques! Thank you!

[@dunkel429]

Ugh so delicious. I was waiting on pins and needles to see the construction of this suit. I’m curious about the two-button closure. I couldn’t quite tell what connected the two buttons when the jacket was closed.

[@tonnenleger]

I think she said hooks and eyes.

[@becauseimafan]

Yeah, what @tonnenleger said, it closes with 1 pretty well-hidden hook and eye. Nicole said (I'll add the timestamp if I find it) that instead of making buttonholes and closing the jacket with buttons, she came across an image where "it looked like" it closed with just a hook and eye, and she wanted to do that.

[@phoenixperson8296]

Love this whole thing so much! Also, in the begining you really seem to be channeling your inner supervillian delivering their monologue and I'm here for it!

[@NoraBHagen]

advanced! thank you for all the pad stitching etc explained...

[@eileenhildreth8355]

If you ever come to New Zealand, time it for the art deco week in Napier, and wear your 20s wardrobe to all the events. Napier was rebuilt 8n an art deco style after a devastating earthquake.

[@maybeadreamer6246]

I just noticed how amazing your makeup looks, you should do a vintage inspired makeup tut????

[@maybeadreamer6246]

or a vintage grwm

[@KenZchameleon]

Simply gorgeous! So much work into something that we think of as simple. It was wonderful to watch the magic happen!

[@jenniferstocker5462]

Stunning! Have you seen the series from the 1990’, House of Elliott? I was reminded of the couture sewing room scenes and the design process….so much beautiful attention to detail!

[@alicemurphy8111]

Hi, Nicole! How is your capsule wardrobe coming along? I can’t wait to see it all. I don’t sew or make shoes but I stumbled upon your channel and fell in love with your historical clothes (not to mention the shoes). I wind up watching with utter fascination every step you take and saying “wow” a lot. Thank you for sharing your very interesting life.

[@doloressims5677]

Girl! that is so gorgeous. You look amazing. Can't wait to see the entire wardrobe.

[@jirup]

Oh wow! That coat is just perfect and the lining is chef's kiss.

[@DipityS]

You've got some wicked sewing skills - it was magical to watch you make the fabric do what you wanted it to do. I'm very impressed with this beautiful villain Lady Loki look - and it's so interesting to see the smooth and elegant exterior and know that underneath the surface the swan is paddling madly - with tailor cord, and padding stitching and quilting and all sorts of tricks to get things to bend and curve as required.

[@lovecats6856]

My 82 yr mum got addicted to June's Journey. Problem was she would settle in a Lazyboy chair and forget the stove was on.

[@TheLballou]

Just stunning! I am mesmerized by watching you hand stitch so much of this beautiful garment. I once took a sewing class from a woman who apprenticed with a tailor. I wish that I had pursued further training, but alas did not. Thank you for sharing your process and skills as you make this journey!

[@kaocazbaubo]

Outstanding and professional! Love the visual treat of the lining.

[@doobat708]

ICONIC. So sharp, so sleek, really beautifully made.

[@bhavens9149]

those pockets are Epic! as is the entire Jacket, can only say WOW!!!!

[@seanc9507]

Best part of the outfit! I loved the opening shot of her hand slipping inside the pocket, almost felt as if I was being tucked in there. Lol

[@VanK782]

The shape is so much more flattering than I expected

[@Steph_here]

The lining adds such a nice touch! Very evil 💛

[@shannonwhitwick3443]

Wickedly beautiful and the lining definitely adds some snap and finesse

[@jennifergeorgia5445]

So lovely! I loved the absinthe green lighting that matched the necklace.

[@LtSarai]

I love this. I love this so much. And that lining is absolutely gorgeous.

[@peggyriordan9857]

That look is stunning and so do you wearing it! When you are pad stitching the front padding, do you catch the main fabric in those stitches as well, or do you do that separately and then attach the padding at the shoulder and front seam lines? I am wondering how to keep it from moving around in between the main fabric and the lining? This era suits you so well. I hope you are really proud of your accomplishment. It is amazing.

[@NicoleRudolph]

The stitching that holds the chest canvas into place can be only around the edges OR also have padstitching done on just the lapel portion after the roll line that goes through all the layers. These instructions didn't have any padstitching done to the lapel, but it's a more common method to do so.

[@peggyriordan9857]

@@NicoleRudolph Thank you! I am assuming that the stitches that go through all of the layers is disguised by picking up only a couple of the threads on the back of the main fabric?

[@juliettedemaso7588]

You are making haute couture in everything but name. This work takes teams of atelier to make. Just breathtaking.

[@audrey5941]

I appreciate your unabashed use of arsenic green in your portrayal of the villain. Well played.

[@SobakaBlack]

Hand sewing is just the most satisfying thing😊

[@VanK782]

That transition into the sponsorship was SMOOOTH

[@mildlycornfield]

This jacket definitely puts you into a position of Power... Evil Power....

[@mialemon6186]

100/10, absolutely looks like the wearer would have minions murder me with no shame. The vibe is perfect!