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[@tonileenemanick727]

Have you worked with a physical therapist trained in the Schroth Method for treating/managing scoliosis? I have a PT friend who specializes in that and I know it can reduce the angle of trunk rotation. Google Schroth for more info.

[@erinchristman2669]

Unaddressed scoliosis pain has been the bane of my aging back lately, so thanks for the recommendation.

[@tonileenemanick727]

@@erinchristman2669 A friend’s 85 year old mother found relief in simple breathing and movement exercises, so we’re never too old to reduce our scoliosis pain.

[@darkiee69]

Dear Bernadette. The biggest mistake you made was to start in the morning. Projects like this should start in late afternoon after a good, long nap. That way you're still awake and, somewhat, alert through the dark hours when your body say it's time to sleep. Once the sun rises the following day your body will wake up with it and you'll have a bit more energy to finish the project.

[@Teverell]

Wise words. Also plenty of fluids - not to the point of becoming awash with whatever, but definitely keep drinking.

[@janeharris6925]

For some reason, this is true.

[@brittanyt729]

And food. It will give you that little extra energy to push through when you are flagging.

[@asterismos5451]

For me, that would be absolutely terrible, but it does explain why most people seem to start these sorts of things then. I never got that.

[@tonyboloni64]

I've always found someone to slap helpful.

[@peakdelvalle197]

Im so glad you highlighted the fact that these long hours are routinely expected of sweatshop seamstresses. I don't think people realize how much unions did for us in demanding a humane 8 hour workday.

[@HeckingHampter]

Fr, 18hr workdays only leave workers time to sleep. At least Bernadette had some form of entertainment during that time.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Yes! Think of this when buying cheap disposable clothing 😢

[@theprojectproject01]

Comrade Bernadette out here doing critical support for the proletariat

[@mara3842]

Right? And Bernadette has the luxury of working from her comfy home, those people don't!

[@ateisate7270]

@@mara3842 Those people also often do the same 3 steps hundreds of time in a row. Like, my brain would melt... Also, since I'm currently in pain and can not think also. Sewing in particular is really stressful on the body. It further damages your thinking skills to be tired and in pain.

[@MagdaU_]

"You might not be done in 24h, but you will be 24h further in the project" is a key take away and real motivation

[@karowolkenschaufler7659]

gotta be a little carefull with this though. at a certain stage you might take 2 hours for something that usually only takes you 1 hour.

[@jessicaarntzen582]

Gotta be careful about how much of that 'work' will need to be ripped out and re-done.

[@MagdaU_]

@@karowolkenschaufler7659 i would use it in a more general way, not necessarily as do it for 24th hours straight 😅

[@petat13]

I would need at least another 24 hours to recover.

[@julieheath6335]

You'll be about 12-14 hours further along... not 24hr, by what I see here. People lose productivity when they can't properly rest.

[@mxheathcliff]

The takeaway: *without time and space shenanigans*, you can’t squash several days’ work into 24 hours. Next time, we’re calling up the Doctor 😎

[@sebastianevangelista4921]

All Doctors could be called upon but is there a particular one that you would immediately trust with sewing?

[@lajoyous1568]

I wouldn't trust many doctors to do a sewing task as large as this (Sewstine being a fine exception), although bringing the Tardis would be of great assistance 😀

[@gerrimilner9448]

you clearly mean the doctor with the time machine

[@lajoyous1568]

@@gerrimilner9448 being a Time Lord I just kinda always think of him as a traveler of time and space. That was at least the impression I got from the earlier Doctor Whos. They weren't always good at getting where/when they were looking for, but that was part of the fun.

[@RogerOThornhill]

Um. The Fourth Doctor obviously! That scarf did not knit itself.@@sebastianevangelista4921

[@melimsah]

3am and onwards, I'm like "please tell me Danny is the one doing the editing" because we all know siblings have the sass to have the most fun with this, and the moment it said "Bernadette Banner - Absolute Clown", I knew it was Danny

[@DannyBanner]

🤣🤣🙏🙏

[@Hana9916]

Did you see that it changed to ''Bernadette - CEO of Clownville'' and ''Bernadette - Director of Clown Affairs''? 🤣🤣

[@loganmorningstar9122]

​@@Hana9916 Lmaooooo, yes! 🤣🤣🤣

[@leechowning2712]

@@DannyBanner glad to see a little of you... hope you have been doing well. She seriously needed your help by the time she got done with this. Even with a couple days to recover, I know she is still feeling this challenge.

[@JanetCowan]

@@DannyBanner epic, as always.

[@annekec4666]

In our home, we have a rule about not doing any subtractive art after "scissors o'clock." Scissors o'clock is when it is time to put down the scissors before something gets hurt. You heard it here first.

[@mirjanbouma]

Wise words! How late is scissors o'clock at your place?

[@BCFSruthiS]

Thanks for the tip... Probably won't be able to follow it😅

[@ZiriO]

Okay but what time is scissors o' clock because I feel like I also need to implement that rule

[@kallandar13]

Scissors’o’clock! 😂 That is definitely roughly 1:30am in my house…

[@tonyboloni64]

I've always referred to that as OhGodThirty as in: No, it's the week before Christmas, and we can not begin refinishing the floors at OhGodThirty Thursday morning.

[@adrelougarou149]

> "I might get distracted by other projects in the day if I get bored of the cape" > Litteraly starts the day by designing a whole new project that litteraly was revealed to her in a dream Love you Bernadette

[@BCFSruthiS]

Unfortunately one must answer the call😂😂

[@purplebec9112]

I do that if I can sew. Actually why I watch this channel Edit: I got a seeing machine so now I'm going to do it

[@Rockapella66]

Heathcliff calmly sewing in the background whole Bernadette is being chaotic is the dynamic duo I didn't know I needed.

[@mmmoreaux]

Right?

[@izbrett360]

Heathcliff is a vibe

[@hankoehle]

It is amazing how many medical providers (including advanced students!) are routinely making life-and-death decisions on 24-hour shifts. I totally agree about Shein but as a health researcher my brain always goes back to medical labor conditions and I really want better for patients and health workers.

[@meganrogers3571]

I've never understood why the medical profession, who should know better of all people, have such long shifts.

[@Jeshiae]

​@meganrogers3571 Typically, the 24 hour shifts are for, iirc from conversations with doctor friends, NICU rotation/workers. So, the neo-natal intensive care unit. The reason why they have the long shifts is because there are studies that show that the babies do better with contact with the fewest number of people in a certain time span. Now, I have asked them whether anyone has ever weighed the "sleep-deprived brain making decisions" risk vs the additional stress on the babies caused by more people in a 24 hour shift, but I still don't know if that's been addressed in any serious way.

[@fynn2350]

@@Jeshiae I have friends working in hospitals as doctors of various areas. 24 hours are indeed rare, but 12-18 not. Usually this includes time where you only have to be on alert and could hypothetically get some hours of sleep in, but some nights there are no such breaks between alerts. So there definitely are people running around in hospitals making medical decisions after working for 12+ hours straight in a more or less constant stage of medium to high alert. This and surgeons who insist they can do a 6 hour surgery without any break whatsoever are an actual problem.

[@Cabbage-dk6nu]

@@fynn2350 Not to mention residents, who very often are doing 24 hour "on call" shifts- in many specialties you ARE working for most of those 24 hours. Because doctors in training are, of course, learning their very very best on hour 22 of their ER rotation

[@SnowyMary]

@@fynn2350 depending on where you are they are not that rare.. I'm in Germany and our clinic here still ha the 24h during weekdays and just this year shifted to two times 12h on weekends. HR "assumes" you sleep about half the time, but truth is closer to 4h in multiple installments. Husband has come home without sleeping a few times too.

[@DrHouse5311]

I expected this to be a video where Bernadette gradually unraveled over 24 hours, but given that she STARTS OFF by sketching out a dream fantasy gown, I can only say 10/10 efficiency for not needing 24 hours

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

it's a speedrun

[@Jono997]

​@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721Seamstress's Madness any%

[@GoddessoftheRealm]

I absolutely and genuinely adore how Bernadette hair has just gotten more and more unhinged. Absolutely glorious. Defy physics. The Empress demands that her hair rip time and space apart in fabulousness that rivals Cthulu's horror.

[@cheesycheddar555]

Honestly waking up after a fever dream of working on the most-beautiful-gown-that-has-not-existed-yet™ is the most Bernadette thing ever LOL

[@laurenking5080]

Complete with Costuming Drama beading tutorial. hehe

[@elinamakela8435]

I love that other people get these super vivid dreams too! I dream very detailed clothes/outfits, recipes complete with wine pairings, flower arrangements, movies with plots, cast, camerawork, editing & soundtrack etc 😅 Creative People Dreams ™️

[@VerityCrafts]

Me but dreaming about a 60s dress with a really nice pattern on it. I still remember the pattern

[@Keeperoffyre]

me in my 20s: 24-36 hours with no sleep to finish a multi-page design project for college? bring it! me in my 40s: 12 hours awake? nah, ima go nap nap now. 😂

[@yvonneh.9518]

the daily mantra of any art / design students: "sleep is for the weak" I can utterly relate to your comment 😉

[@Saraphina_Marie]

100% YES. When I think of my salad days at Ren Faire, playing all day on site, sewing most of the night, drinking heavily. WOW. Like, I could NOT do that now at 47.

[@awaredeshmukh3202]

"I don't know whether this fabric exists but I know EXACTLY what it's supposed to be like" love you Bernadette

[@lajoyous1568]

I fully appreciate the ever changing style of Bernadette's hair over 24 hours 😅 Mine does the same.

[@ihnatko]

People don't understand exactly _how_ much one's capacities for clear thinking and good choices degrade with lack of sleep. On that subject...have you checked yourself for fresh tattoos?

[@petradegroot3578]

😂👍🏼

[@edwardhisse2687]

As someone whos sensitive to caffeine, due to overindulging in the cursed jitter juice and despite getting the 7-8 hours my sleep got worse enought tnat I microwaved a slice of birthday cacke wef days ago.

[@dees3179]

You also have to check the oven for bad cooking decisions.

[@Bildgesmythe]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@lenabreijer1311]

I never wrote code after 7pm it wasn't worth it because the work to debug that code increased exponentially.

[@DannyBanner]

I think we all know Lyra is the real star of this video ✨🥕

[@bernadettebanner]

It’s her channel, we’re just living in it ✨

[@DannyBanner]

@@bernadettebanner We are unworthy 🙏😔

[@bast713]

Pointing out the hours some people are required to work in the context of this was EYE OPENING. I am also one of those people that cannot do 24 hours awake without any kind of nap. Cheers.

[@jackieknits61]

Please note that doctor internists are required to do this on a regular basis. And we wonder why mistakes are made. Same thing with the 24 hour firefighters shift. While they can sleep during their shift, often they can't. And considering that the reason they can't sleep is generally life endangering work. Not a good plan, in my opinion.

[@Kayla_P99]

Some of the sweatshop workers are kids too

[@thundercat287]

*insert joke about being too tired to open eyes* I myself have never done an all nighter. I've slept at least one hour. I was working on a college essay that was due at 7am or something. so I think I slept between 5 and 6 and a couple naps at some point.

[@katemcphee3968]

as someone who works evening and overnight shifts in my "day" job, my hot tip for anyone who needs to stay up for 24+hrs straight for some reason (don't) is this: start in the afternoon/evening so you have energy for the overnight. Your body's circadian rhythms will always be working against you at night. Leave the final push for daytime hours and it will be a bit easier. But also... don't do this. It sucks. Great video though!

[@veracyning5572]

To know that it only takes about 18 hours of constant sewing for Bernadette to become as weird and unhinged as I am naturally just warms my heart and makes me feel seen. 😅❤

[@avasophia1859]

The Taking the Hobbits to Isengard dance break followed by “Bernadette: Absolute Clown” sent me 😂🤣 Thank you for being you, Bernadette! ❤️

[@Chibihugs]

The last time I stayed up for 24 hours was in college finishing a paper. I was borderline loopy...I was so tired I was giggling at everything. I can't imagine trying to sew for that long. Hope you got a good sleep afterwards.

[@strangeacelegume]

I remember one time I had stayed up for two day and almost two nights, because the first night I just could not sleep, and the next night I was determined to pull an all nighter and get work done before school started, but I did eventually go to sleep

[@Bildgesmythe]

I actually ended up hallucinating after a lack of sleep. Don't do it!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I'm OK with being awake for 24h and have in fact worked a 23.5h shift once, but I know by about 36h awake, I literally start hallucinating. It doesn't take that much of a nap to reset the hallucination meter though.

[@dressmaking]

that's what Fashion college was like! Staying up 24 hours to finish term garments. I no longer have the stamina

[@PRISMADIC_]

Y’all are crazy staying up to 30+ hours, as a person w an anxiety/insomnia disorder, I do my best not to stay up that long past 20 🤯

[@rnp497]

Congrats on the all nighter - it is the following day I find painful. I work in a Uni Library and the number of times I have suggested people go home, have a hot meal, shower and rest is beyond count

[@fishfish7985]

Hehe your service is appreciated

[@makaylar.6722]

you're an absolute treasure 💖

[@karlaverbeck9413]

Yes. So did I. Did you find folk hiding in the stacks with a sleeping bag, a hot pot, and their books? This was long ago pre computer. I hated to kick them out, but I needed to go home sometime!

[@johnflerner1]

No one has inspired me more to simply be myself than you have.

[@user-vq1on3dz1j]

same

[@ttoctam3]

The Galadriel dress does sound amazing

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yes, I'm pretty sure Bernadette received an actual divine vision.

[@Frankenzebra]

Someone was Tolkien to her in her sleep 😂

[@ms-rachel-anne]

The Rachel Maksy energy was so strong in this video that I kept expecting her to appear, crouching in some corner in her signature Floor Troll mode.

[@amb163]

Low key inference: Shein and other sweat-shops are not only absolutely inhumane, but will NEVER be able to produce decent quality products. You were able to take breaks and are already in good physical health (not in poverty) and even your brain stopped functioning properly after about twelve hours.

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

😂 I love Bernadette's unapologetic, chaotic "Missy" era!

[@TSIRKLAND]

Most of your content is so smooth, so poised, sophisticated, polished. It's easy to be fooled into thinking that Bernadette is actually a nineteenth-century time traveller, or perhaps some long-lived fae creature, who is gracing us with her historical experience and expertise. Then we get videos like this one, with her cell phone, and her leaping about to re-mixed LOTR dance music, and her thoroughly 21st-century real life, to remind us that indeed, you are a real person. You are not just a beautiful maker of exquisite things on the KZbin box; you are a living, breathing, sleeping, dancing, guinea-pig feeding and cuddling, needle-breaking (not this time!), back-stretching, fallible human being. (..I was about to end that sentence with the phrase "..just like the rest of us," but let's be honest: Bernadette is NOT just like the rest of us; she is way more talented and dedicated than most of us, which is why we love to watch her channel and the exquisite things she makes, and the vast knowledge she has spent years cataloging in her wonderful brain!) So thank you: thank you for this glimpse into your daily life, your human fragility. We love you all the more for it.

[@violetofthevalley]

I only managed all-nighters like 3 times in high school. In college I almost never worked past 2am, because anything I was doing at that point was literally garbage. I hope you recover ok from this experience. It definitely seems like 18 hours is your useful limit!

[@102ndsmirnov7]

It's just the opposite for me. After 1 AM to around 6 I am in peak productivity mode. Something serene about the early morning.

[@darkiee69]

@@102ndsmirnov7 I'm the same, when I used to work double shifts at work the others started to get slow and giggly by that time while I got my "second wind" and was clearheaded and alert.

[@fishfish7985]

I have only managed one full all nighter like I got up and left the house in the morning and whent to the gym ( I fell asleep in the park 😅) ,, I have managed many "all nighters " where my body wouldn't sleep until like 5.45 am

[@thundercat287]

night owls unite? 😅

[@aerolb]

As a multiple victim of 24 hour work marathons, I can only sympathize lol Love all the piggie cameos and shenanigans! Hope you get well-rested though!

[@WhimsicalBlades]

I have pulled all-nighters and been pretty functional the next day, but when I do I ALWAYS crash at about 2-3 pm. Mid afternoon after no sleep and my body just starts shutting down systems whether I like it or not. Also, re: working all-nighters for getting more stuff done, I always consider the immortal quote "Nine women can't make a baby in a month!"

[@Rebecca_DC0]

Several years ago I decided to do the "watch all of The Hobbit and LotR extended editions in 24 hours" challenge. I figured the easiest way to keep myself awake through the middle and not screw up my sleep schedule too bad was to go to bed after an early supper, wake up at 11:30, and start the marathon at midnight. It actually worked really well! I was still struggling through the end of Return of the King, of course. I wasn't able to sit still for the last half hour for fear of falling asleep. Pacing the room and texting a friend were the only things that kept me awake.

[@katerrinah5442]

That cloak looks INCREDIBLE and I need one asap. I've had to enforce a no sewing after 10pm rule. I never do good work and I then spend even more time fixing it. You're a brave woman 😂💪

[@jennifermccrary1570]

I typically don't knit after 10pm for the same reason.

[@Bildgesmythe]

I literally am lusting after that cloak! It's the stuff dreams are made of!

[@snickerbuckle]

The older I get, the earlier that cutoff time gets.

[@henryward5457]

Ay that point, you're almost literally doing things in your sleep.

[@Aussieloz1]

Did a 40 hour day once on a costume job. I then left theatre work for a break, always planning on going back, that was about 15 years ago.

[@cherylf7333]

Ok I gotta know what you were working on for 40 hours. That's wild!

[@riahfromthecityofflowers9393]

I audibly gasped when I read the words 40 hours. Somehow, a 15 year gap seems valid.

[@Aussieloz1]

@@cherylf7333 The artistic director changed his mind on a lot of the designs and also changed a lot of the choreography meaning what we had already produced was now worthless. I worked 16-20 hour days for about 4 months, then the 40 hour day was the night of the preview. Even some of the dancers stopped in and gave us a hand to finish. To say it was a nightmare, is putting it mildly.

[@Aussieloz1]

@@riahfromthecityofflowers9393 Surprisingly, I still loved it. Always why I wanted to go back. I'm obviously older now and have recently been diagnosed with Autism (probably the reason I never really recovered, I didn't know how) so I don't really have the stamina to go back into theatre work, but I am finally starting to head off once again down interesting pathways.

[@DanielleStJohn]

I *absolutely* support taking brief naps to let brain and body have downtime before starting again, refreshed. I realized some time ago that The Point of Diminishing Returns™ is absolutely a thing, and trying to push through it will only result in tears and recriminations. The more I've tried to push through, the more mistakes I make and the more frustrated I get. #NotWorthIt

[@karlaverbeck9413]

This is the voice of hard experience and wisdom. It's not worth it if you have any choice at all.

[@EmpressEmbeth]

This reminds me SO much of the week of my wedding last year. I did everything custom, designed and sewed everything for my 18 person wedding party, including making my own gown and doing major alterations on my husband's suit jacket. 2 weeks before the wedding, my sewing machine broke, and my sister loaned me hers but without the power cord, which took 4 days to get. The week of the wedding, 2 bridesmaids and I were just frantically sewing all night every night, and literally taught 5 other wedding party members how to pin, cut, and do basic sewing so they could help us 😂 The night before my wedding, I slept 2 hours, and sewed the last sleeve of my gown literally in the hair and makeup chair the morning of 😂😂 My right hand bridesmaid and I were comparing notes on how many weeks later we got feeling fully back in our fingers. I'm shocked and amazed that we got everything done, got through the week, got through the wedding, and didn't have too many unhinged clown shenanigans from lack of sleep 😂😂😂

[@pamelakay3160]

Under pressure I can pull off one of these shenanigans and still function the next day. But It usually takes 48 hours to recover from and all nighter! It was great you had a sewing partner for part of this challenge, not a luxury I have had but might consider in the future. If you think of doing this again, please watch this video and reconsider! Sleep well..😴😴😴 PS Next time I think about an all nighter I am going to watch this video. Thanks for a dose of reality!

[@jjudy5869]

Exactly why I quit working overtime before I retired. I needed at least one day of recovery for every seven I worked. If you string several months of 7 days a week together...Yay, doctors visits and leave of absents were required to get over it.

[@JennaGetsCreative]

Heathcliff with the wise words about being 24 hours further along, even if not finished ♥Always a pleasure to see a Heathcliff appearance!

[@tinyangrycrafter]

A Choice was Made. I remember the all nighters I made in college, and I just kinda stared into the distance. Proud of you, hope your sleep schedule is wonderfully regulated again.

[@Periapsis_]

This was literally me the final year of my costume degree, it’s giving me flashbacks 😂 I regret putting my body through that, it’s not worth staying up all night, sleep is really more important, and as you say, you’re FAR more productive when you’re rested and capable of problem solving!

[@animalunaris]

The more Bernadette turns into a crazed Victorian inventor, the more besotted I become ❤

[@christineherrmann205]

I, too, got a giggle over the 24 hr sewing marathon beginning with a dream design project.

[@neonmoon8356]

Oh man, I remember this lesson from my college days. It was always, always better to squeeze in a nap when I pulled all nighters. Even 90 minutes made such a big difference. One REM cycle is a hundred times better than zero. Still, amazing work for these challenging conditions :)

[@awaredeshmukh3202]

I had the same rule in college!! In college I never spent all night working without at least one sleep cycle, usually around 3-4:30 AM. I did go all night helping other people pack without at least one sleep cycle though... And all night watching movies without one sleep cycle...

[@triciacrockett953]

I never realized before that the piggies' pen is right in the thick of things. That's wonderful. The shots of the 4 of you all going about your business in the shared space were just so cozy and pleasant.

[@antrazitaj5209]

Yes, lets watch Bernadette handle sharp objects while sleepy, sounds fun!

[@juls_krsslr7908]

I'm a "night owl" so I often wind up working through the night. Usually, I don't realize that it's _that_ late until the sun starts coming up. Staying up 24 hours is easy, but it's the next few days that are really hard. Ideally, I need 48 hours to recover, so I can sleep on and off whenever I want to. It's like getting over the flu. I sometimes make silly mistakes if I'm sewing, but, fortunately, staying up late just makes everything extremely funny. I like when I sew my project to the clothes I'm wearing.

[@shayelea]

When I was in art school I was constantly having to do a 4AM copy shop run, because I always had to make presentation boards and I wasn’t about to do that with my original designs. The 4AM copy run was always accompanied by a stop at the nearby 24-hour Wendy’s, because at some point I discovered that if I wasn’t going to sleep, I needed to eat every four hours. I’d usually finish around 6 AM, lay down for half an hour and then get up to make the commute for my 8 AM class. Ahh, the things we were capable of at 20 years old… Also, I’m absolutely loving the contrast between Bernadette’s “feral era” and the much more buttoned-up persona she displayed at the start of the channel. The looser, slightly more casual mode of dress and manner of speech - not to mention the 3AM *hair down* dance party - really speaks to her level of comfort on camera.

[@silkvelvet2616]

I totally understand this feeling. I did a full 24hr stint early last week, as I was exhibiting at The K&S show at Ally Pally, so I got up on the Thursday morning at 4.30am, got ready and caught the train up to London, I worked all day, then I had to go home to Bath (on the train) on the Thursday evening, drive to my studio, and work through the night to glaze a final kilns worth of work, get the kiln on, drive home, shower, and get the train back up to London, worked all day again and then got the train back home AGAIN. I slept 5hrs, went to my studio to unload my kiln, too hot. Got a couple more hours kip on my crash couch, opened my kiln too early, unloaded with welding gloves, packed everything into my car, drove to Ally Pally, arrived about half 2 to find my helper run off her feet, poor thing. She's my absolute hero. Working round the clock is not fun, especially when caffeine doesn't work on you. It's taken me most of the week to recover from that show, which was number 7 in 10 weeks.

[@Teverell]

I miss Bath... left in 2019 shortly before the PLEGUE hit, hoping to be able to move back one day. Bath-London multiple times in as many days is WILD! Look after yourself!!

[@silkvelvet2616]

​@Teverell I do it to myself kind of. The 'joys' of ADHD lead me to this over and over again. I'm about to start prep for my last two shows of the year, with sod all stock, but the house has possible covid, but definitely flu, so am forced to stay home and recover. I do not miss the 9-5 job, even if the regular pay would be nice from time to time

[@Edward-W]

That idea for a Galadriel dress sounds and looks like an absolute dream! Which is.. fitting, I suppose. But I'd really love to see you bring that vision from the Unseen Realm to reality one day! ✨

[@evelynafton]

Bernadette absolutely jamming out to They're taking the hobbits to Isengard at 3 am is the most relatable thing I've seen on this channel

[@teendirewolf]

The reality TV-esque editing after hour 20... just wonderful.

[@elizabetha.morgan1869]

A check list is always useful, to cross off the list what was done will help. Cat naps help also. However on a side note: you will be able relate to how interns feel when they a shift at a local hospital.

[@threadsandpurrs]

I remember pulling an all-nighter once in college to complete some make up lab assignments. After that, I went to class and then to my boyfriend's place for a nap so that I could have him wake me for my next class because there was no way an alarm was going to be enough... I do not recommend all-nighters by any means. I hope you've gotten some sleep and that you didn't have to redo too much of your cape.

[@ragdollrose2687]

Never thought I'd see Bernadette Banner with a messy modern bun, barely able to piece a coherent sentence together 😂 Almost an uncanny scene

[@VoodooPeaches]

*slowly begins chanting* "dream. dress. dream. dress. Dream. Dress! DREAM! DRESS!" The Galadriel rain dress is really so pretty I need to see it actualized

[@KarolaTea]

Thank you for this greta video. Truely the best advice for pulling all-nighters/extremely long working hours is: Don't. Even if you're a person who _can_ work/stay up long your cognitive abilities still decline, you might just not notice it as easily. You'll be way more productive working 8 hours each on two days, than 16 hours in one stretch, chances are you'll achieve more in those two 8 hours days than in one 24 hour stretch. On top of that all that overtime takes a toll on your health in the long run. Join a union, fight for healthier working hours, for your own trade and that of others :)

[@tamarawhittle9190]

It helps to be excited for your project when planning an all-nighter. If you feel unmotivated, then your mind just wanders away... Thank you for sharing your project!

[@DawnOldham]

As I watched Bernadette get more and more tired, I remembered a conversation with my then 18 year old college son. He had figured out his best studying was done in the morning before a test or assignment. He got far more retention in the morning than trying to pull a very late night as he retained less and less information. He went on to graduate magna cum laude, played five years of minor league baseball, went back to school and was given full scholarships for two masters degrees. He's never stopped reading and learning and I'm a wee bit proud. My whole point was this brought back a sweet mom/son memory with a teen son who is now in his thirties and still balancing his work and after hours sports! PS I made this comment during the video and then heard Bernadette repeat the same finding when she was in college! Awesome! (And yet she was still willing to sacrifice her sleep to entertain us. 😂)

[@ThrowingItAway]

I feel wise because I've learned to just stop when I'm not doing good work. it's times like those where critical errors happen.

[@hannahorban8684]

As someone in the military and has tons of friends in healthcare…. Yes you are correct staying up that long does affect your cognitive function…. Hence the absurd amount of caffeine these types of professions ingest🥴😅 you’re a trooper for pushing through! Sewing is such a hard thing to do when fully awake😂 I could never! You’re amazing!!!

[@cagey.m3512]

You're a delightful maelstrom of chaotic production and I would love to sit in the corner of your studio and watch your mad genius at work - I would bring cake of course

[@jennischimmels7442]

Bernadette: I do need to be quiet after a certain hour to be courteous to the neighbors Also Bernadette: [one woman mosh pit at 3:16 AM] In all seriousness, I've definitely had a few marathon sessions for various hobbies - unfortunately for most of those, even when I'm bleary eyed and making Gollum noises the next day the results are always satisfying enough to make my brain go "WORTH IT!!!" so I never learn my lesson 😂 But it's VERY different when it's your job and it's every day. When I was a contractor I had a project where I was regularly working 60-70 hour weeks and it practically drove me to a nervous breakdown. And that was "just" mental work as an engineer sitting in front of a computer - I can't fathom adding physical work on top of the thinking. I always think of that Mythbusters episode that proved that even if you don't actually sleep, laying down and trying to nap *does* make a difference in your ability to function and problem solve, so it's better to take breaks rather than push through. Hope you got some good sleep! (As an aside the [point at work] [hand smack] at 6:37 made me giggle really hard for some reason!)

[@FarhadHakimov]

Yes yes yes, I relate to this so much! All-nighters will rarely let your body not feel bad, but the high one gets in the morning is a known phenomenon and certified knowing-better-killer.

[@darkiee69]

I think that I'd rather do physical work for 24 hours than mental work. At least in physical work your brain can have a rest and let automation take control for a while. The body can go a lot longer without rest than the brain as long as it gets fed every once in a while. A trick my maternal grandfather taught me was to lay down on a couch or bed with my keys in one hand, hanging over the edge. When you drop your keys you'll wake up somewhat refreshed.

[@juliettedemaso7588]

I feel like Heathcliff might be one of the luckiest people on Earth. Also; you know you’re definitely making the Galadriel rain jewel gown. 😉 💎 🌧 🧝‍♀️ PS: go Bernadette’s neighborhood punk band! 🤘👩‍🎤 PPs: imagine being Miss Banner’s neighbor and being disturbed by the sounds of epic historical .. stitching. 🧐

[@ceem5915]

Dude. When I get tired I just make a mess, my friend. Eventually I have to stop because I've had to undo so many mistakes that I'm making myself crazy. I can't even imagine 24 hrs. I would be stabbing myself. Loved the dance party and random punk concert.

[@amypoole2464]

I certainly can't pull all nighters like I used to, but if I had to meet a deadline, then a 30-minute power nap or eye rest after every 2 hours of work would be required. As another commenter said, it could take up to 48hrs to recover from that 8+ hours lost, so then you're behind on your other goals.

[@theraggedyadmin3046]

I just need to state that “Bernadette Banner - Director of Clown Affairs” has me CACKLING 😂🤣🤡

[@karowolkenschaufler7659]

bernadette tends to give the impression that she has her shit together. and then she does something like this. it's still entertaining content.

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

I've sone stuff like this for a professional project or two. The best situation was a 48 hour stretch where I would work for five hours then nap for two hours. It was the best of a bad situation, my bi-polar roommate had a sever religious delusion and burned three months worth of work, I had two days, on set to recreate EVERYTHING (four clean and four trashed sets of 1600 clothing). A saving grace was that the tech got blue screens instead of green, so the blue suits were unusable. Then, the shoot went over, I needed to get back to my 18 month old: we set up to overnight some more costumes to the next location... Yeah, Murphy's law won and I ended up driving back to the set (10 hours and two states way) to deliver the rest of the costumes. I LOVE movies.

[@snowwhite5842]

I used to sew for 10-14 hour stretches, because if I didn’t finish all at once, it would take me years to finish a project. I lived on the third floor. When I got to meet my downstairs neighbor, he asked what the whirring noise was at 4 AM. I felt so bad that I started keeping my sewing until 11 and try just cutting the next project out after that. I thought of Bernadette today when I bought some beautiful wool tartan. I’m going to throw it on a chair and wait for it to design itself into a cape. Just kidding. I bought a fabulous vintage pattern to go with my wool because I’m not a designing genius.

[@michaeldomeier]

As someone who has insomnia and has been awake for two days straight I can relate.

[@sendra4958]

Always love seeing what amazing projects you get up to. A little tip, from someone who works with leather on the daily, is to putt a scrap piece of leather under what you're punching a hole through to keep the tool sharper for longer. :D

[@Gfriend_Buddy99]

When you start asking yourself "is this a bad idea" .... the answer always yes ..

[@losticarus]

bernadette: sewing for 24 hours straight was a bad idea me: okay so i should try to do this? i'm going to do this

[@40billwaugh]

I have pulled all nighters many times in my career. When I was young it wasn’t bad. Now, I couldn’t do it. Thanks for the great video.

[@bellajohnson512]

Bernadette in her Rachel Maksy era

[@avgeek3811]

Currently watching while doing my first ever embroidery project which i need to finish by tomorrow. At least i now have a bernadette video to keep me going!!!

[@agaricusaugustus3617]

"If you can't take things to the absolute extreme, what are you doing with your life?!" These words lifted me up so much, you have no idea, thank you, sincerely! 😊

[@cheesycheddar555]

Honestly this is D-E-D-I-C-A-T-I-O-N but…also proof that self care is a much needed thing 🥲😭 LOVE YOU BERNADETTE LOL ❤❤❤

[@manderpandersalamander9977]

You and Heathcliff are truly two peas in a pod! 💕 I love the LOTR song to wake up!

[@redyankeerose]

That dream Galadriel dress is definitely a must-see 😍

[@ANIMEGIRL11114]

I went to theatre school, and all nighters were literally glorified by half our students, myself included. By year 4, I adapted a refusal to pull an all nighter and just take a brief nap before continuing with work. It was 100% not the best choice, but when you have ADHD and you require urgency to do your best work, it tends to happen more frequently lol I definitely turned in a corset I spent the night hand sewing with a small nap between 1 and 3 am 😅

[@commandermagpie]

Never felt more seen than a 3AM dance party to the 2006 classic, They’re Taking The Hobbits To Isengard. Bernadette is a queen and I can’t wait to see the dream Galadriel dress :D

[@jennifergriffiths3941]

When having to deal with theatrical costume deadlines I have found the best way to handle “the sleepies” is to put my head down at my machine or in my comfy sewing chair & take a purposeful catnap for 15-20 minutes- no longer … when awaking I find I am more sharp & efficient … also having a couple of chocolate chip/oatmeal ‘n raisin cookies & glass of milk is refreshing & aided in restoring mental clarity (instead of a caffeinated beverage) … I use this technique only when absolutely necessary … Scheduling solid production sewing days of no more than 10 hours of focused work has been my most productive go to but … Using my tried & true (for my personal best “rush to finish”) of a couple of catnaps & calorie “pick me ups” … has seen me through to ensure that everyone onstage opening night is dressed in character & looking great… However, I agree that sewing for me passed that 12th consecutive hour can become, at times, rather counter productive and just plain slower going … far more “dumb” mistakes can happen … things become just so much more tedious & my expert sewing technique are reduced to less than pro work- more hit ‘n miss and more stupid (mindless) mistakes therefore more time consuming … but … Even with mindful efficient scheduling with best of intentions … emergencies and huge interruptions (usually having to do with children/grandchildren, etc…) … it’s good (gives me a bit of a more secure feeling)… to have an “all nighter” plan in place to deal with those “down to the last minute” costume wrap-ups that almost inevitably occur when life is happening … Some friends say a good strong cup of coffee is their best bet but for me I have happily discovered Yerba Mate tea to be my best bet for late night into morning’s wee hours to work effectively without a huge shaky buzzzzzzz … it’s more grounding … especially with small sandwich or cookie snack to support more even blood sugar levels which can provide better mental clarity and reduce physical fatigue … little short walking & stretching breaks every few hours also helps … Good luck to anyone having to pull all-nighters in the future … don’t be intimidated by your time constraints … use the … … 5 minute-walk & stretch breaks along with a catnap or two and some light nutritional boosts to help you stay focused & on your game to see you and your project through😉

[@AragornElessar]

I did almost-allnighters with minimal sleep in early 2022 when I had to finish my outfit for my school's annual fashion show. I watched Downton Abbey to stay vaguely conscious and I did finish the project but just barely. (My accessorie, a coffin backpack, was assembled the night before.)

[@empitea]

Watched four times just to keep me inspired with finishing my own sewing for the day. Cheers for 1 am sewing projects 😂

[@enbyfairyyy]

Can I just say to Danny that the editing on this video is exquisite?!? This is so well done and that makes the content even more enjoyable. So good! You all make such a great team 🌟🎥

[@Szceith]

Working night at the hospital, I feel you, Bernadette. Been there, clowned that.

[@marcashman9767]

I have to compliment you on the work room, Looking fantastic! The writing desk in particular 😍

[@peppermint9777]

Hearing you talk about working while tired struck a chord. Being a doctor and working 70 hours in a week... I know I'm exhausted and my brain isn't working well, but I don't have a choice but to keep going.

[@dafnagode6435]

With everything going on currently in the Middle East, I truly needed a little break and time for giggles and distraction. This was just what I needed, so thank you Bernadette!

[@bulbouskiwicat9608]

19:30 How is her hair so amazing? How is she so pretty? How is she so talented? How is she so funny? How is she so calming? I love you Bernadette and I wish we could be friends ❤ but for now I’ll just watch every single video you’ve posted… I’m not obsessed I swear I just think about you and your works like all day… I’m not obsessed❤

[@dragonmaster5983]

You are 100%right. Without the proper amount of sleep, the quality suffers. I have never done an all nighter, but was close to it. There was wasted time correcting mistakes and I ended up resenting the project. I hope you took a nice long nap after finishing your experiment!

[@Nikki-tx6kh]

a 24h marathon seems more something Rachel would try than you Bernadette.

[@firefly24601]

I loved Danny's editing in this one!!!!

[@ruchild1330]

Thank you for featuring the piglets! Much needed serotonin boost! Adorable!

[@rowanwinn4723]

Even as a writer who uses 3 a.m. as a solution to writer's block, I do *not* reccomend forgoing sleep to finish a project. Having literally stayed up for 68 hours straight a time or two, I can confirm that there comes a point when it's infinitely more efficient to "waste" time sleeping than to try and keep working. (The 68 hour mess was not my fault, for the record. Anxiety-induced insomnia is evil. Thanks, high-school! Also, genuine thanks to the classmates who kept me from listing into walls and doorframes on day three and tried to politely ask if I needed some kind of substance abuse counseling.)

[@PRISMADIC_]

I feel you on the anxiety induced insomnia 🦉though it being not that severe with your poor situation, I admire and fear you for being able to withstand such sleep deprivation but hope you the absolute best of luck and dreams when it comes to sleeping 🫡

[@charischannah]

I remember finding in grad school that once I hit about 2 am, I couldn't function and it was better to go sleep for a few hours, then get back up and finish. The once or twice I've pulled an actual all-nighter, I felt like I had a hangover afterward. And that was just with writing papers. I would absolutely not be sewing anything that late at night--no way I'd be thinking clearly enough for it.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I once did this to finish a christening gown….it involved slip, dress, coat, very long and lots of hand embroidery. The all nighter occurred around blind hemming everything by hand…I did not properly compute the time required to hand roll and hem many, many yards of fine cotton. Thought my fingers would never recover! NEVER doing that again! Love your show!