Spending the Weekend as a Victorian -- The Port Townsend Victorian Festival

[@aksez2u]

It must be such a joy to go to a place where you can wear your dresses you've been working so hard on, and be with people who appreciate them! Not everyone gets a chance to say "Oh, my tiara is terribly askew" 😁 ❤️ ❤️

[@denisebennett3144]

Everyone looked wonderful in their outfits but YOU madam looked absolutely gorgeous.

[@isabellefischer5145]

I totally agree. You were magnificent in all of your outfits! That was very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@lkmcclellan1246]

My 3 yr old pointed at the screen and asked "who's that princess?" She seems to think I am keeping a new Disney movie from her😆 That pink/purple gown turned out gorgeous on you

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

as much as i think these events are cool and fun for dressing up, i am often impressed by the men that dive in, fully involved in the dressing, dancing and other festivities. there is no way any of the men i have ever dated or been related to would have done this. i think this must be such a great activity for history loving couples.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

There are definitely more women than men than attend, but it is nice that men attend as well!

[@auntiezann5146]

Oh my goodness! It was so remarkable to see you and your gowns out in the world where they should be! I can’t pick a favorite! You looked so lovely in all of them! It was great to see your friends too. I just cracked up at you trying to crawl in the car with gloves and 20 yards of skirt! And that staircase with the suitcase!😳 I have to watch again, because it was so beautiful! And so nice to see you having so much fun!

[@noraleestone2859]

I couldn't agree more! 😍

[@peggyriordan9857]

Your dresses were beautiful and from what I saw overall, they were definitely the most well made and again, beautiful. Your roommates embroidery was amazing! I'm glad you showed us a close up as I didn't see it from a distance shot at all. The whole weekend looked like so much fun and I'm glad it was on again this year. I'm thinking it must be fun for the town as well, seeing all of the costumers showing up and walking all over town. So happy for you all.

[@IceWeirdo]

Your new periwinkle and pink dress looks amazing in natural light 😍. But also, I laughed like an idiot at that clip of you trying yo get in the driver's seat of your car 🤣 I have this insane winter cloak and I do the same thing!

[@elisabethnoorduin8943]

Thank you for taking us!!! In that fitting setting you looked like you just stepped out of "The age of innocence" or "The buccaneers" (we don't have Gilded age here yet and these are kinda my touchstones for what frollicking in 1870's gowns looks like). I love the cat hat and I also love how you showed us incongruous bits like getting in the car!

[@cherylrosbak4092]

The natural form dress looks (and sounds!) lovely, but I covet that bonnet. Those dangling lace ribbons are the perfect touch.

[@FireyTinkerHell]

Dear Lady!! Your dresses are the stuff of dreams & Fairy tales!!! Such hard work, with the most BEAUTIFUL results! I'm swooning. Oh!! The perils of the gas powered buggy!!! I was "cringe-giggling" through that whole scene...who in the Costuming world hasn't been in THAT position? You did superbly!

[@feliciamoss4871]

Always enjoy Lady Rebecca videos, but this one took me back to my first career in living history. The dress worn at Fort Townsend was very similar to one I wore working at a historic fort. It looks a thousand times better on Rebecca! Always such amazing work and such a pleasure to see a lovely lady in her beautiful work.

[@Historical_Seamstress]

This whole thing is ABSOLUTLEY STUNNING!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! ♥️

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I love the bonnet and the evening bodice!! I’m looking forward to seeing the next videos about them!

[@elizabethstykes6263]

I was just about to say this exact thing!

[@phranerphamily]

❤️❤️❤️. I love that fort. A Officer and a Gentleman was filmed there.

[@carolinebrown539]

Your new dress is absolutely gorgeous. We can really see the two different colours used-they look like liquid! And you actually DROVE in that dress-AMAZING! 🐨hug from Australia

[@MrYoungwhip]

My friend Cindy knows the girl who did the gold dress and sent me photos of it in progress a while ago. Nice to see it completed!!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Fun, fun! When Francis was helped off with his coat on the runway, it reminded me very much of the recent Met Gala where all the best dressed on the red carpet had wardrobe assistants. You all looked so happy, and of course very beautiful.

[@lynnedudurich6612]

My nephew and niece-in-law got married at Fort Worden, and we stayed in one of those lovely Commanders’ Houses. All we needed were some lovely ladies and gentlemen like you and your friends to set the period! (Oh, and some more electrical outlets. Those houses weren’t designed for a dozen people needing to charge their cell phones and camera batteries at the same time!) Your gowns and hats are glorious, and the fit and silhouette are so, so good.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

That's so cool. I've thought it must be neat to stay in those houses. And thank you!

[@mandyduvall]

Welp. Now I have a goal of attending next year. Beautiful dresses!

[@donnamcardle8928]

The Victorian era come to life! Wow! Thank you!

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Oh, and that burgundy gown looks like it’s fit for royalty. So gorgeous!

[@Skirt553]

Watching you get into your car was a whole mood. I wear long skirts regularly, and am FOREVER checking to make sure I didn't shut the hem in the car door.

[@julieroyce4497]

The gilded dress is absolutely gorgeous- my new all time favorite of all the beautiful clothes you have made. Lavender is you color!

[@TJKozash]

Super jelly that you have events near you to wear your lovely garb. The fact that the festival included a contra dance is just epic; did the caller do walk-through's before each dance, or were the dances taught beforehand, or were they easy enough to follow without a walk-through?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

She did little walk throughs first, but the ones that I was there for were quite easy -- like less than 10 different actions in the dance.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Your periwinkle natural form gown is perfection ! Chef’s kiss

[@noraleestone2859]

As I anticipated, Rebecca, you looked "Mahvellous" in your costumes. 😍They are all stunningly beautiful, and you model them to perfection. 🤩 I thoroughly enjoyed your trip to Port Townsend. 😁❤

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Your outfits are superb! After we watch the hard work you put into them, it’s great to see them walk around. All your friends look good, but the lavender and blue dresses are really standout, all your stuff is sooo well done.

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

Your seamstress skills are on point wonderful. So talented. The brussel on your arrival dress is so pretty. Oooooooo video ideas: a tour of your purse collection, how to make some of those wonderful purses/bags, a tour of your hats.

[@samanthagirly3350]

Your dress came out SO beautifully it’s amazing that you made that yourself! Gorgeous.

[@robinsiciliano8923]

Ok….you showing the struggle of getting into the car…brilliant. Love you keeping it real for us!

[@crowfaerymori]

That first dress is a dream! I can see myself wearing that if I was a well-to-do Victorian lady!

[@siwsanpackard1140]

You all looked fabulous, thank you for the great footage, it is so good to see these places and be able to share the fun.

[@onesma1729]

You looked beautiful in all of your dresses!! I am glad you had fun. Ty for sharing you wonderful weekend with us!

[@jayneterry8701]

Wonderful trip Lady B. 💗 I loved the blue dress! Oh and thedress with the stripes! The mauve dress came out gorgeous 😍 the light there just set it off to give it a vulnerable look in charming natural light Score on the ice cream! 👍😀❤.

[@sasile]

That was lovely! And like others have said, it's always a treat to see a few fellows involved and Clearly having just as delightful a time. Historical costuming and play for everyone!! Also also that red and white number in particular is 👌👌👌 so gorgeous. And I loved your lil tiara. And laughed audibly at the adventure of trying to get all that hair and costume into the driver's seat. XD 💚💚

[@p.mckenzie2921]

All your gowns are cute but the first one with pink bows is the one I like the best.have good day.👩🏻‍🌾🫠

[@shirliepriestley8761]

How joyful u and your friends looked,having fun promenading ur costumes.

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

Looks like you had a great time! Loved seeing your gowns in action. Velvet's such a pain to work with, but wow does it photograph well 😍 Also appreciated watching you try and stuff your natural form gown into the car. The reality of wearing floofy dresses. 🤣

[@allysonday5647]

Your gowns are so beautiful! I enjoy watching the progress you make and I drool over the completed ensembles. Well done, I must say.

[@brendaholmes72]

The Victorian Festival was so fun to glimpse. Makes me want to visit Fort Townsen. AND I really looking forward to seeing the hat-making video. lol.. I thought I had missed it

[@kirstinmarchand3687]

Wonderful seeing all your beautiful costumes in that setting!

[@THELOVEOFMYLIFE89]

I truly loved ALL your dresses, your a great dress maker !

[@StephanieCanada]

All of your looks are beautiful!! I hope you had the best time!

[@RianShafer]

Super beautiful dresses & your friends too. Looks like a good time was had by all!

[@hattyburrow716]

The reason you didn’t do quite all you wanted was because you were having too much fun! And good for you. I loved the way the blue dress looked in that light and husband adored the pink and lilac creation and bonnet. Much regret that ladies don’t still dress so. Xxx

[@AlltheKingsdresses]

WOW! I am blown away! Your clothes are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@lilykatmoon4508]

That festival looks so fun! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@TealCheetah]

Love seeing the gilded age gown out and about!

[@wytchatthebackofthewoods7902]

Wow this was so lovely to watch, everyone looks so gorgeous. xxx

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

What a great looking festival and a fun time. Everyone looked stunning!! Wow I’m also glad to see that you got most of your sewing done in time to go to the festival!!

[@blktauna]

that first dress looks magnificent on you. Not the best for driving though, it seems ;-D The last dress is also a great shape for you. Love the colors too. It looks like you had a lot of fun.

[@teddy-3765]

So glad you got the velvet bodice done in time!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Just barely!

[@teddy-3765]

@@LadyRebeccaFashions I've been known to still be sewing the costume I'm wearing while I'm backstage waiting to make my entrance.

[@suem6004]

You looked gorgeous. Very impressive gowns. You look very happy.

[@tealduckduckgoose]

It looked like so much fun! I loved seeing all your gowns being worn out in the world, moving around in different light. That twirl in the first dress gave me serious magical girl vibes

[@nehmchan]

I really wanted to go to that. Thank you for sharing what it looks like. Maybe next year!

[@FlavorsandTextures]

I am here day dreaming! Beautiful place and customes

[@Dar885]

You look so pretty in the natural form outfit? with the bonnet and parasol, great touch. Although it must suck to have to gather it all up when getting in a modern automobile.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! Getting in a car is definitely the most difficult thing to do in costume!

[@TMIvey-gk4mw]

You look exquisite as always!!! Port Townsend is on my Bucket List.

[@michellecornum5856]

What fun! I love the outfits! Wow!

[@The_Crafting_Gamer]

Just so gorgeus we don’t really have anything like those event here

[@CM-xn6xc]

Simply fabulous!

[@brandyloutherback9288]

Your Gilded Age gown turned out splendidly! Looks great on you!

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Everyones outfits were so lovely, and it looked like a fun weekend. Can't wait to see the rest of the making-of videos for your outfits, as well as eventually seeing the evening bodice with all it's trim.

[@jennybartolo4360]

Looks like loads of fun!!!

[@franchurch630]

Port Townsend was the perfect place to wear your dresses.(plus the inclusion of the Janis Joplin t shirt in one shot!). You all looked wonderful.

[@jessieborrell1856]

I love that 50's diner in Port Townsend! I wish I could've come to the Victorian Festival but I don't really have any friends who are interested in that sort of thing and I didn't want to go alone lol hopefully someday!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I understand not wanting to go alone, but you'll meet lots of fun people there!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

You all look so gorgeous! Your new natural form gown is everything and Melinda's movie inspired looks are beautiful!

[@kimclements4680]

You looked beautiful in all of your outfits!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! ♥️

[@donnamcardle8928]

How exciting!

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

Also, it is nice to see you on adventures and enjoying your work.

[@kaytiej8311]

You look so happy! How lovely all your outfits were. And your little montages are rather cute. Looking forward to seeing more from you soon.

[@sandiemable]

OMGOSH, what a fun time! Rebecca, you, and your friends all looked so beautiful in your dresses. I really enjoyed watching this video. xoxo's Sandie

[@patriciakellyadams134]

Just fabulous!

[@ladystitch-a-lot]

Port Townsend, WA is only 5 hours from me. Maybe one day I will make it to this event. You all looked amazing and gorgeous in your outfits 😍

[@rburns8083]

You both looked so lovely and the details on your dresses were exquisite. Glad you had fun!

[@morganamclain8402]

Wait holy shot i just discovered your channel last night, im a ginger, we have the exact same measurements, AND i live so ckise to port townswnd and didnt know this was a thing?! Im so mad i barely missed it, ill definitely have to make it next year!

[@lajoyous1568]

What a great opportunity to show off all of your hard work 😃

[@kirabowie]

What a fun weekend! You're sooo lucky to events like that where you live! :D You looked sooo pretty in all your gowns!

[@melissajohnson6501]

You look so lovely!! I have to be honest I am a bit jealous! Haha I want so badly to make gowns as beautiful as these and wear them... but I want to wear them every day.

[@cemitchell6496]

OMG! All y'all are beautiful!

[@inacohen4448]

Your gowns are magnificent!

[@mrdimitrescu8301]

So cute thank you for our efforts 🥰

[@ladywoodelf]

BEAUTY &THE Beast dress!!!🥀❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@apriljodoin9643]

So pretty and so flattering

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃 looks like a wonderful time!

[@trudicole3520]

Good on you driving a car in those clothes it's amazing you could find the pedals

[@princearthur4946]

Excellent presentation!

[@hazeluzzell]

Definitely the prettiest dress you’ve ever made.

[@teresagabriela5806]

Stunning gowns! You are such a wonderful model, too!

[@marroosh]

Imagine pulling up at the supermarket and getting out in your natural form dress🤣🤣🤣

[@crystalsidyll5746]

I live in Port Townsend, wish I'd run into you. Hope you'll be back for Brass Screw in June.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I never go in for the steampunk stuff. Maybe next year at vicfest!

[@annesullivan1171]

Your gowns looked amazing 💕

[@SusanYeske701]

Velvet looks awesome! 👍👍

[@marywest2896]

you looked so pretty in all the outfits...i also liked the blue shirt and multi colored jumper, it looks like beauty and the beast, but i'm not sure...that color of blue really is stunning on you

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you! And yep, it's a Beauty and the Beast jumper dress!

[@wanesterrcm]

Gather any insight as to wearing Victorian dress for extended time? And on outside excursions? You all are glowing in your outfits! I fear I would be clamoring for jeans and t-shirts or worrying how to get outfits clean. thank you for glamourous time!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I've worn dresses like this for this long before, so no real insight from this trip. Though I sure wasn't used to climbing that many stairs that frequently!

[@florindalucero3236]

GAH! How did I miss this!!!! I was JUST up there a few weekends ago. gah!! Do people strictly focus on the end years of the Victorian era, or do people adventure into all of it? It would be so neat to see people dressed from the start of V's reign, all the way to the end, From spaniel curls and sloped shoulders, to frizzled beehives and gigantic badonkadonks.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Most people go for bustle through about 1900, because those were the boom years of the town, but my friend Kelsey wore 1840s, and I know at least one person who wore 1860s, so it varies.

[@shawpaperiekas600]

Puffed sleeves that would makeAnne drool! Lol!!

[@apriljodoin9643]

Stunningly beautiful

[@juliemcleod1119]

i smiled and laughed with you through out watching this video, seeing you looking so stunning and happy. How about a Hand Muff for your first gown. The velvet gown was my favorite. 😍😍

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I had a muff for the ballgown when I was walking outside, but it was warm enough without one for the others. And thank you!

[@theplussizecostumer]

Wonderful! What exactly happens at the Victorian Festival? Besides the fashion show and the dance are there other activities? Oh, and how does one pack crinolines in modern luggage? And how do you decide what to take to events? Obviously the Victorian Festival pretty much dictated Victorian fashion of some sort, but what about Costume College where pretty much anything goes. I'm trying to get an idea so I can prepare a few costumes for Costume College 2023 and not feel rushed, like I'm making things at the last minute and so I don't cause my luggage to be overweight.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

There are also lectures going on all day, but we only went to one of those. For full on crinolines, I've heard of people successfully twisting theirs into a figure 8 -- the one year I wore a crinoline at CoCo was also the one year that a group of us drove down, so I have yet to fly with one. For Costume College, usually for me it's just the six costumes I've made that year, since that is generally how many I make. This year is going to be really hard to choose what to take though!

[@theplussizecostumer]

@@LadyRebeccaFashions Thank you.