Making a Samurai Armor Inspired Coat Dress // Using Gloss HTV

[@jeantesc812]

I've watched your channel for years and recently restored my grandmothers 1937 Singer 99k and she sews beautifully. I can see why you love this machine, even the sound she makes is so lovely, like a cats purr.

[@lauramacfehin1841]

I have a 201k and you're right-- it's the loveliest sound!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It does sound so much nicer than modern machines 🤩

[@gerileemakes]

So today while I was at work, my hubby told me one of my sewing machines was on our porch (my machine collection is stored in my little closet out there, along with my Christmas and Halloween decor) and I panicked that someone had stolen from us. But nothing was missing...I think my neighbor gave me their machine! I haven't looked too closely at it, but it is a Singer and it looks a lot like your 99k, including the simple base (without the latches or top, though). I thought you and the community might might enjoy/celebrate my luck with me. That coat is excellent btw ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Always good to give a home to lost sewing machines!! ❤️

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I don't think there is such a thing as a sewing room that is big enough. Your Coat Dress looks great on you. Thank you.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Arvetta! The big sewing room is the toughest part of the search 🏚️

[@mandylavida]

This coat is magnificent! I adore that Damascus steel effect. I am thinking of an apliqué section, using that steel pattern, down the back of a quilted coat based loosely on your original jacket design. Good luck house hunting. ❤

[@LinniAngel]

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[@dawsie]

Was thinking the same thing, as an avid appliqué sewer my fingers started itching to see if I could do it. Love this coat.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Mandy! No house yet so the hunt continues!

[@birdiebee7449]

I am always amazed at your patience with all of the detail work that you do. Weeding out all of those tiny vinyl pieces!! And the finished dress came out absolutely breathtaking. Bravo!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I have weirdly specific patience that mostly occurs in relation to embellishments 😂

[@fishythom5910]

Even after watching you physically craft this coat I still cant believe my eyes! It looks like something out of a dream or a video game! My jaw is on the floor 😩

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I just need some cooler weather so I can wear this out and about ✨

[@NadoCrowFriend]

The first time ( ages ago) I saw you create this neckline I fell in love with it! Such a unique design detail ~ Feminine but slightly edgy too.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! It's like a venomous form of the sweetheart neckline 😂 Mugler used it a lot!

[@jldunn7791]

Beautifully crafted, as always. Queen 🐝 of garment embellishment!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@missred586799]

This is truly “magnificent”, as another member said. Your skill level is beyond measure. I’m hoping to start making my clothes again after I start on wegovy for weight loss. My goal is to follow in your footsteps and make a few of your dresses, tops, jackets and skirts. But, there is one thing I absolutely adore….that robe you made with the sweeping train. I just can hardly wait to make that for myself. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent and ideas made real with us! Susan

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Susan!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

The pop of red was perfect with it!

[@fikanera838]

Hope you are enjoying your potential home region. Beautiful autumn colour is a good reason to love it, so I hope all the other essentials are present too. 🙏🏽🍂🧡

[@Tisiloves]

Martial drama is so classic in a jacket, this is a great new take on it

[@elzrynnblack8110]

Early video, best Thursday ever! Stunning work as always ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I was on the east coast so posting earlier than usual yes 😅✨

[@susanpilling8849]

As always, absolutely stunning! Those of us who watch regularly understand what you're talking about. Others can learn as they go. Wishing you good luck on your house hunting. I hope you find your dream home soon. 🩵

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Susan! I need to do more basics videos 😅

[@kathrynmccarthy]

I hope you're enjoying upstate NY! I think you'd love the finger lakes region since there's a lot of beautiful hiking trails there.

[@mandycollins8795]

Your creativity and craft-person-ship is so amazing!

[@mandycollins8795]

With the influence of samurai armor, I bet a Darth Vader influenced garment wouldn't be a far stretch. As I was watching this, I was reminded of your star wars collection ❤

[@linw7320]

Impeccable artistry and execution, as always! Best wishes for a very well deserved home hunt! ❤ Congrats 🎉

[@clayre5489]

Followed you for years also. Love what you do. Been beading beetles with a beadle

[@laurajones4088]

Absolutely marvelously magnificent! I think you could make 400 variations of this pattern and it would Never be repetitive. Hope you find the perfect home soon. Thanks for another awesome inspiring video.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Laura!

[@clayre5489]

Patterning wizard. You are a love muse.

[@michellecornum5856]

The fabulous-ness of this! I've watched it twice, and I keep thinking -- as soon as I'm done with these makes for other people, THEN!!!! Yes. THEN I will make something just as fabulous as that for myself. What freedom! I can hardly wait!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle! I never sew for others, I'm waaay to selfish 😅❤️

[@michellecornum5856]

@@TheClosetHistorian Amen to that. I find that it's a relief to be done with sewing for others. Oddly, it energizes me to sew for myself, again. And sewing for me suddenly becomes SOOOO easy, like a ten ton weight has been lifted off me.

[@edfishburn]

very impressive result .. .. after a lot of very patient work.

[@fikanera838]

Regarding the Scotch tape for the presser foot, I know it's available in Australia. It's the one that's "frosty on the roll, invisible on the job!"

[@petapendlebury9024]

Yes, available in the UK too - although not with same tag line!

[@jakimcmurdo4810]

I love this coat the vinyl armour looks amazing as do you !😁🇬🇧❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jaki!

[@xaviermoki1449]

LOVE YOUR COLLAR HABITS

[@marcco44]

New York, Ms. B!!! Hoping and praying!!!🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏

[@tiffanytomasino335]

Love the coat, and thank you for sharing ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tiffany!

[@clairewulf]

this is so great! i love watching people pattern draft so your videos are always a delight

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I think you've been giving us some VERY good stuff!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kathy!

[@petapendlebury9024]

I loved upper NY and the finger lakes when I was there decades ago so fingers crossed it's living up to your hopes. 😊

[@J.Grasso]

Another gorgeous piece! I hope you don't your wardrobe and sketches, etc. to a museum someday.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I would if they'd have me 😂

[@NadoCrowFriend]

Just saw the very end of the video: Love that your hair in back, is a reflection of the front of your coat/dress neckline! So cool!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It is truly the sign I have had a haircut within the last ten days when my undercut points are still sharp 😂✨

[@StLinhvcgo87]

You are so freaking creative! Love the coat!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@CharredFibers]

GAHD that's beautiful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!! It was the first thing I wanted to make once I got the vinyl cutter really going ✨

[@tammytom83]

WOW...JUST WOW!!!😮

[@Doxymeister]

Just...wow. I love this.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@thomascurb9006]

Beautiful as always!☺️👑💯

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Thomas!

[@lesleyharris525]

Such a stunning outfit, you look divine. ❤good luck with the house hunting, ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lesley!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I really wish I had the hint of using scotch tape! Long ago I made a hot tub cover for a friend. It’s now remembered as the dam thing. I will never never ever try something like that again!!! That said I just bought a bunch of raincoat material at a thrift shop. It was a really good deal. Why do I torture myself?!? But the colours are bright and fun! This coat looks amazing!! I really love all the wonderful things you make! Hope your trip is going well!

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

So lovely Bianca.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marie!

[@nicolenox7882]

This is freakin’ gorgeous.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nicole!

[@SylzeMim-rw9ph]

This makes me happy 😊🎉

[@kristenholbrook9548]

Ready for set on 1980's Blade Runner ❤

[@rinaeperron7746]

Speechless.... ♡♡♡

[@skirtedgalleons]

Rawr. Seriously, you keep getting more and more creative.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@ceithern]

So gorgeous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Calhorsey]

Seems silly to offer a sewing tip to an expert sewer, but I suggest that you trim the seam edges closely to the seam along curves instead of using the triangle "clip curve" method. The triangles can show through the outer surface of the fabric, especially when ironed and can be pretty unsightly and lumpy. This can be specially true with sheer or satin fabrics. I think using this method would making ironing around the vinyl designs much easier. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Another option is to trim them to different widths. Sometimes one technique works better than others. I guess you could try all 3 at once, trim one short and triangle cut the other.

[@joecoloff4247]

Amazing coat, hope upstate NY was fun.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Joe!

[@dawsie]

I just love this dress coat, it’s stunning. I hope your trip up north paid off for you and you’re able to start looking for the perfect home.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@BritInvLvr]

So amazing. I wish I had places to go where I can dress so wonderfully.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The occasion is life, I've got no where special to go either! 😂

[@katerrinah5442]

Oh my god this is stunning! I love that you took a simpler fabric like cotton sateen and made it ✨fancy✨

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I just can't quit cotton sateen, it's just so pleasant to sew 😅✨

[@christinebarker9361]

That is epic. ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Christine!

[@jillbarker9895]

beautiful

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jill!

[@jessicaneal8553]

Hearing your comments about doing simpler projects after finding a house.... I pictured you wearing this coat while looking at houses 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I wish I had been, it was 84 degrees in NY though 😅

[@jessicaneal8553]

@@TheClosetHistorian oof, that's quite warm. I can see why this wouldn't make an appearance! I hope the hunting is going successfully!

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool 😀

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jenn!

[@account01289]

So creative! I love watching you work ❤ xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@jmsmom67]

Bianca! That is gorgeous! But I have to say it always creeps me out when you have in the red contact lenses! Thank you so much for sharing your skills with all of us

[@zoes_story]

This is so frikin cool! Absolutely obsessed with how this turned out 😍🔥

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@leslietaylor1570]

I love that collar! I don’t guess I noticed it during the Sanctum video. Beautiful!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Leslie!

[@grammykcutter6374]

Your designs amaze me.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@lunchhooks2253]

You look so, so beautiful in that red blouse!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@gladysscott526]

Very nice

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@davidh.4220]

Another Stunner, B!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you David!

[@sharonhogan935]

I don’t get fed up watching you make jackets

[@lupinotuumlunam]

It looks like something a warden from "The Dresden Files" would wear. Well worth the time.

[@Sbarellata]

Glorious, as always! Good luck on the new place!! 🤞💪

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@clayre5489]

Whoa what new devilry is this? Printer thingy?? Holy bleep

[@Hippiechick11]

That part of thw workd is gorgeous! Good luck and I hope you find a wonderful house!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Still hunting 🏚️❤️

[@JinnyCJ]

My favourite garment so far. Though I have said that for many of the previous creations, too!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jinny!

[@binkabon]

Amazing ❤❤❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@fearlessknits1]

I'm in the UK, but being a knitter first, and a huge fan of Elizabeth Zimmermann, I've always worked in inches instead of cm, which confuses my husband no end!

[@expatpiskie]

I'm also in the UK. I find inches a lot easier to picture than cms. It's roughly the length of the first joint of my thumb which saves a lot of getting the tape measure out until I'm close to the length I need.

[@petapendlebury9024]

And me too! I'm old enough to have learnt imperial in primary school and then metric came in at age 10. Very confusing! I still prefer to work in imperial as like you I can 'see' inches, etc instinctively but centimetres take more brain power 😊

[@MorgoNism]

I’m pretty sure any low shank presser foot will fit on your 99k. I have a 1954 model 66, which I believe is the larger version of the 99k and I can use low shank presser feet on it.

[@RychaardRyder]

the singer 99k (especially as yours appears to be made post-1930s by the decals) is a low shank presser foot machine, so you can buy any low shank foot you'd like, most basic/domestic home sewing machines use low shank so you can use modern feet on your 99k, or if you buy a set, you can even get a snap on presser foot adapter to snap on various low shank feet attachments, though personally I dont like how chunky and plasticky it looks but sometimes its easier than finding specialty vintage feet,

[@mz.c.3729]

You are my favorite. After watching dozens of your videos, always starting with your basic block pattern, I think I am finally ready to make my own basic block pattern. You have a video on how to, correct?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I have a starter pack playlist here which might be of help kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZaslamLZcxnqs0

[@mz.c.3729]

@@TheClosetHistorian WOW. This is superb! Thank you.

[@Jmaldo.designs]

Very Isabella Blow ❤

[@molnotmole3428]

You have way more patience than me I think, at least with the vinyl.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

You don't hear all the swearing 😅

[@dianakennedy7214]

Can you get a walking foot for your machine? I find mine very helpful for sewing 'grabby' fabrics.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Probably! I have never tried one before ✨

[@jannikeakersten4677]

Regarding the vinyl taking on the texture of the press cloth, have you tried using lace as a press cloth to add intentional texture?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I haven't but I like that idea!!

[@nicolenox7882]

holy fluffnuggets! Fucking GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing work!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nicole!

[@penelopedreadful]

I'm sure there's already a video on it, but when did you make that gorgeous red shirt you're wearing? I need one immediately.

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

The video was 1 year ago. I think it's called "making a vamperic silk blouse".

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Indeed it is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-7omxrhp1mmZI

[@AuthenticWe]

Can I open up the thought of 💭 a sew a long type of project , high end stylization of harlequin type spin off (something fun and sassy) you know not the comfort zone lol 😅

[@arianateveres2795]

Don't know if you answer questions, but here goes interested in the vinyl project and a client say it and fell in love for a corset she wants. What type of vinyl was used?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

This is heat transfer vinyl, which irons on, and I used a Silhouette craft cutter machine to slice it into the patterns I needed. The exact vinyl is this one here www.heattransferwarehouse.com/thermoflex-glossy/

[@nicolenox7882]

In the UK that tape is called “magic tape”

[@vivienkoles1880]

Honestly, if you would be a size M (my size) I would consider to just rob you. 😅 But because we are not the same size (and I'm not a creep) I live just vicariously through you. If I ever meet with my fairy godmother I would wish for a copy of your sewing skills, but currently stiching straight with a machine is the skill I still need to master. 😅 Honestly, you should consider to create a go fund me and start a fashion house, yours could be House of Cicada and sell what ypu design, because I want this coat. I want a lot of stuff from your closet actually and I can never find anything similar. I looooooooooooooove this dress coat/coat dress.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Vivien! ❤️

[@js8971]

Mokume garne... Wood metal... Like Damascus...

[@JudithPetree]

When you said, "I owe you some good stuff", I assure you, I could not help replying aloud, "Honey, this is the good stuff." No apologies necessary.

[@lingolift5917]

Do you sell this pattern?

[@amb163]

Re: huge projects. The very first item I tried to sew a few years ago, as an adult, was my own version of Dr. Strange's Cloak of Levitation. So many layers. So many bits and pieces. Such a pain in the @ss to maneuver through the sewing machine. Ugh. Never again. Turned out well, though not as gorgeously as your coat!

[@RexStyles]

I kept getting Cyberpunk 2077 vibes from this.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

A constant favorite ✨

[@kristinabathory8870]

What is that delicious red thing you are wearing!!!??

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I think that is one of her 'pirate' blouses

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

​@kathyjohnson2043 the video is called "making a vamperic silk blouse" posted 1 year ago.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Indeed it is this blouse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-7omxrhp1mmZI

[@Ventura0404]

Ladybug you look fantastic and bread you need to wear more red

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I do need more red becuase it's very fun ✨

[@Ventura0404]

Oh stupid iPad please wear more red. Hope you understood what I was trying to say

[@TheClosetHistorian]

@@Ventura0404 no worries! I got the general idea 😂✨

[@rik4754]

18:33 so true! I‘m german but I watch mostly english tutorials and every time I want to explain something sewing related it’s a wild mixture of english and german terms