Sewing My First 18th-Century Costume | Skirt, bodice, hat & shoes PLUS final reveal!

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Beautiful pieces. I'm so blessed to have found your channel as I purchased the same pattern as you have and watching the adjustments you have made helps me understand the challenges ahead. Thank you for sharing your journey with others. 🤗 💖

[@ColleenMarble]

Thanks! I always hope my videos are helpful, and it's nice to hear you think they will be as you make your version!

[@dianamckay527]

Awesome job looks great

[@ColleenMarble]

Thanks!

[@camerongreen2764]

I just discovered your channel a couple days ago and am so happy! I have wanted to get started with an 18th Century costume but was intimidated by watching some of the other videos by people who know so much more than I will about this subject and of course do everything by hand. Somehow you make it OK to be uncertain (and historically adequate which is what I will be) and some of your instructions seemed clearer to me - perhaps because some of the other makers assume a knowledge others may not have. By the way, I am in my late 70's, have been sewing for most of those years, but stopped doing clothing when I started quilting 40 years ago. Now I am interested in historical dress, history bounding, and vintage clothing. It's never too late! Please keep sharing your work.

[@ColleenMarble]

You're right! It's never too late! Go for it! I have been lurking around the historical costuming community for more than 10 years, reading blogs, watching videos, etc. But I finally decided I wanted to do that too, so here I am! It's okay to make mistakes, to be uncertain and to make compromises, as long as what you end up with makes you happy and you find joy in the process.

[@chakracoach2181]

I discovered your video series on 18th century dressing by searching for Simplicity pattern 8162. I'm about to embark on the journey you took with this project. Our local DAR chapter is offering a monthly gathering to help us create an 18th century outfit. After looking at the shift pattern, I came to the same conclusions about the sizes as I compared the pattern with a similar garment that fit me. I also thought about removing the neck ruffle and just going with the drawstring for a better fit in the neck and upper chest . Note that the link to the Google doc is broken. Thanks so much for doing this series - I'll recommend it to the other ladies in the group - we all need as many tips and helpful suggestions that we can get!

[@ColleenMarble]

Thanks for watching my videos on this project, and I'm so glad you found it helpful enough to share with your DAR group! Sorry to hear about the broken link. It appears American Duchess removed the info from their website. I'll see if I can find it elsewhere and update the link.

[@dianmoffatt9915]

Beautifully done!

[@ColleenMarble]

Thank you very much!

[@AH-cy4md]

I love my 18th century style petticoats! Easy to make and so adjustable 😁

[@ColleenMarble]

yes! They are definitely quick and easy, and a great way to change up costumes without having to remake all of the more difficult stuff.

[@skirtedgalleons]

Nice work and good video explaining everything very clearly. I'm built like you and your series of videos has been really helpful for me thinking about future projects, making bust adjustments and fitting the back and front as very different sizes. I used Black Snail for my first 18th century and it worked really well. Your video makes me glad I didn't mess with the Simplicity pattern. Trying to retrofit a modern pattern to make it more historical seems like a lot of work, rather than doing it historical(ish) the first time.

[@ColleenMarble]

Thanks for the comment and for watching this series. You are correct that it would have been much easier to use an historical pattern or draping method. I'm glad to have finally used these patterns, which have been in my stash for years. But the only way to get a decent result with the Big 3 pattern companies is to make a lot of fit adjustments, so it's definitely a lot of extra work. I just bought Patterns of Fashion 1 and 2, and I'm looking forward to making projects based on actual garments from the time period.

[@tammybeaudry3435]

I love this! It looks amazing!!!

[@ColleenMarble]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you like it.

[@jasonswain3948]

Huzzah!

[@ColleenMarble]

Thank you!

[@aubreyjanuary9809]

The finished outfit is so awesome! I definitely want to make these patterns sometime, and maybe even figure out how to make something resembling a cardinal cloak. Also those shoes are definitely adequate (it’s amazing that you found some so similar), and the altered hat is cool. On the dress not fitting the girl on the envelope, if you look at the pattern on their website, they have pictures of a different girl who I think is wearing the same outfit and it looks to fit her a lot better. So maybe the girl on the envelope is just wearing someone else’s size.

[@ColleenMarble]

I'm so glad you liked my outfit! I've wanted to do this project for years, and it was wonderful to finally get to put all of the pieces together. That's interesting about the fit differences between the envelope and the website. I'll have to check that out! Thanks for watching.

[@Ventura0404]

I know by now you are through what you can also do is put hooks on the front of your skirt the other part of the hook on your corset then your skirt hook to your corset and it won’t hang too low it’s It’s history correct hope that makes sense they use a lot of hooks and eyes

[@ColleenMarble]

Yes, that is historically accurate! I need to add a hook before this coming Wednesday, which is when I'll wear this outfit for the first time to an event. I'm looking forward to it!

[@lindamann2113]

You look so amazing and beautiful in it I love the whole outfit is gorgeous and I adore the hat and shoes

[@ColleenMarble]

Thank you so much! I'm very happy with how it turned out!

[@Ventura0404]

Be proud very proud you look adorable

[@ColleenMarble]

Thank you so much!!