Sewing an Edwardian Summer skirt with insertion lace

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

That ruffle trick on the machine blew my mind. How many years have I been sewing and NEVER knew you could do that???? Oh my god...🤯

[@DamesalaMode]

Oh Yay! I'm so glad I could share it. It's such a fantastic and FAST way to ruffle!

[@melissashiels7838]

The 4:1 ratio was a good call - it looks just right!

[@rebeccatirrell8321]

You actually took my breath away sitting on that bench. Perfection.

[@DamesalaMode]

Aw thank you!

[@bellysouk]

I love this skirt. I'm about to make a pale pink summer skirt with insertion lace, similar to this.

[@TealCheetah]

This was absolutely worth the brain damage. So pretty!

[@DamesalaMode]

Totally! I'm so glad I stuck with it!

[@marqueewilson]

"Now I am totally confident that I will never make one of those dresses" -- what a mood! xD

[@picoaudrey1]

Coming over from lady Rebecca's channel, and OMG marking quadrants with contrast stitches rather than pins is pure genius. The extra 5 seconds it's gonna take to put in a stitch is gonna save me sooo much grief. Liked and subscribed

[@DamesalaMode]

Hi and welcome! I am a fan of Rebecca's too :). Glad I could provide a helpful tip ☺️

[@sarahlongshore2605]

This turned out beautiful!!!!! You did an amazing job!!!

[@tashacano3324]

What a gorgeous skirt!

[@jenninstitches]

I needed something to distract me today from having a high anxiety day. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful escape that I needed. It turned out lovely and I think that when I get back to my sewing room I might make myself an insertion lace summer skirt because it is really speaking to me.

[@DamesalaMode]

Aw this makes me so happy! Delighted to provide a bit of escapism ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinemaluca]

So beautiful! It’s a dream skirt! 😍

[@janetlynn3397]

The blue fabric is so pretty 🌹

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you! I was really happy with the color of that soft blue!

[@teresagabriela5806]

Thank you for this video! I feel like I can do it now too! I actually enjoy straight seams.

[@DamesalaMode]

They really are simple...just a lot of work :)

[@victoriawu6551]

I don't usually comment out of shyness, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the video. The skirt turned out so amazingly pretty.

[@DamesalaMode]

Aw thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it AND I really appreciate your comment. Please don't be shy about it - I promise every video maker loves getting a comment like this :)

[@ourmammys]

👀👀👀 oh my goodness. This is incredible!

[@subliminalphish]

My favorite era of clothing. I think that's why I loved the 1970's styles of the more modern days. Love the subtle pinstriping in it as well. Thanks so much.

[@DamesalaMode]

So glad you enjoyed it! I love this era too!

[@MyLady120]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love it!!

[@carolbarbee5653]

Great skirt😍

[@ourmammys]

Wow. This is beautiful.

[@denisebennett3144]

How gorgeous your skirt looks. The lace looks beautiful. Well done!

[@DamesalaMode]

Thanks so much!

[@aroger2486]

So beautiful! Great job.

[@michellecornum5856]

Oh, I LOVE this! I'm having to do a re-watch!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Lovely spring skirt and lovely model and landscape. I like making insertion lace blouses and am planning another white dress for spring. Have to finish my 1840 morning dress first.

[@DamesalaMode]

One of the next projects on my list is a matching shirt with insertion lace for this outfit! I'm hoping a shirt will be a bit less taxing since it isn't miles and miles of lace 😅

[@meredethYT]

So educational. Thank you for sharing your hard work 🎉 well done

[@trudicole3520]

It is a really pretty skirt and looks great with that blouse

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you! 😊

[@morganbaldwinmiller]

Love how the skirt turned out. One little suggestion with the reveal tho--maybe get more footage from the front next time? I kept wanting to study all the work you did on the front panel and waiting for good shots of it lol

[@angelaross1]

Very pretty

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you!

[@victoriagreyh1463]

I was wondering, do you ever do a period wedding gown, I'd love to see one.

[@OldMotherLogo]

Beautiful! I’ve been thinking of making something similar and this is very helpful.

[@SuryaSeetha]

Very pretty! Will you make a matching Blouse?🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@DamesalaMode]

I will! Hopefully I will be able to make it in April!

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi, I love your skirt, I'm hoping to start making myself some clothes but I'm procrastinating, big time.💖

[@DamesalaMode]

I understand that! Getting started is the hardest part! You can do it!

[@lesleyharris525]

@@DamesalaMode 💓thanks

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello very beautiful sewing skills very beautiful videos please kindly film how to thread and operate the sewing machine please OK?please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much

[@historicallyfashioned]

Your skirt turned out beautifully. So fluffy and looks delightful for a summer’s day. This was a very timely video for me as I’m about to embark on a lingerie dress. I’ve been gathering vintage lace for about a year now and think I finally have enough to be getting on. I’ve got to pull out a few of my extents to see how they treated the raw edges of the insertion as my 1905 treadle doesn’t do zigzag.

[@DamesalaMode]

Ooh that is good timing! I suspect originals were either hand hemmed (I can't imagine the amount of work that would take 😩) or were just trimmed and left raw. I know a lot of the fabrics were more tightly woven than ours are today so they would hold up better.

[@bellysouk]

You can also pink the edges after sewing down with a straight edge.

[@historicallyfashioned]

@@DamesalaMode I’ve had a look at one of my extents and you are correct that they just left the edges raw. The fabric is the most beautifully woven sheer linen (I think). It has some slight fluffiness to the edges, but that’s it. If I tried that with the fabric I have on hand it would be a disaster!

[@historicallyfashioned]

@@bellysouk I thought about that, but my pinking shears are huge and some of my lace is tiny. Do they make itty bitty pinking shears? I guess I’m off to search the interwebs to find out! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bellysouk]

@@historicallyfashioned oh, good point. My pinking shears are huge.

[@danicourtnay]

Your sewing machine is interesting. What kind is it?

[@DamesalaMode]

It's an old Singer - not sure of the model type. Something very basic! I've had it for nearly 20 years!

[@celticgoddess81]

Ok, completely off topic but did you make the lovely blue polka dot shirt you are wearing? Is it the smooth sailing blouse from earring history?

[@DamesalaMode]

Sort of 😁. This is the dress version that Wearing History offered ready made several years ago! So yes, it's kind of that pattern but no I didn't make it!

[@celticgoddess81]

@@DamesalaMode HAHA I called it! LOL I know the top looked familiar.

[@katrose5572]

no pockets???

[@DamesalaMode]

No way! I am one of the rare people who hates pockets in my clothes, especially skirts like this! Totally interrupts the line of the hips and drags them down!

[@wenkachan6180]

@@DamesalaMode I like having pockets but I hate doing them. They are not easy to do!

[@coleymarky1006]

Mulindate guedo

[@ninad205]

I was just looking for fabric to make one before spring gets into full swing! What great timing ⏱ 🤗