Making 3 Fantasy Leaf Bolero Vests [CC]

[@MarilynFerrick]

Isn’t this a Singer 15? I believe you can drop the feed dogs on this machine via the knurled screw underneath to the front of the feed dogs. Turn it counterclockwise. May need a bit of oil if it hasn’t been used anytime recently. The vests are awesome and inspiring! Just love all your detailed work! The dark green is my favorite! Completely disagree that it is boring!

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Ooh yes I tried it and it worked! Thank you so much!! I am a fool for not having read the manual all the way through!

[@MarilynFerrick]

@@vincentbriggs1780 I thought perhaps you didn’t have a manual, but I’m glad to hear that you do! They can be useful sometimes.

[@vincentbriggs1780]

@@MarilynFerrick I don't have a physical manual, but the guy who sold it to me linked me to a scan, which I downloaded. It's just not as nice reading things on screens. Edit: Now that I think about it, I probably didn't read it unless I needed something specific because I grew up sewing on the exact same kind of machine, and if it had been an unfamiliar model I'd have likely read more.

[@ulla.umlaut]

I love this helpful and not judgemental comment!

[@MarilynFerrick]

@@vincentbriggs1780oh I haven’t read all the way thru the manuals to my machines either, but we can learn from each other too!

[@sew.medieval]

"And then it sat on my pattern rack for a year and a half" is the most relatable thing I've heard in a while 😅

[@beth12svist]

Same.

[@raraavis7782]

You and me my friend, you and me 😆

[@correzecyclingholidays6419]

Try 8 years....😂

[@mandylavida]

Yep

[@vincentbriggs1780]

One of the things I finished this year was something I'd cut out... 11 years before.

[@kaytiej8311]

The only thing wrong with your work is that we only get to see it occasionally! Oh how I wish we could have more of your work to dive into. You are one of the most careful and skilled artisans to watch. Truly inspirational.

[@u_u8522]

This is the level of craftsmanship I imagine royal gowns were made of back in the day. Also love how you show the whole process from inspiration to afterthoughts.

[@helenm1085]

The dark one is beautiful! It's the kind of thing you see from afar and appreciate the shape, then get close and find out how beautiful and intricate it is!! It's not as showy for online but I'm sure anyone who sees you in person will admire it greatly

[@zyxwvutsrq00]

The quilted green one isn’t boring it’s beautiful!! I bet the green would pop nicely with a darker shirt.

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Thank you! I did wear it with a black shirt in this video, and it shows up better there, but the fabric is still quite dark.

[@helinabelaia4821]

@@vincentbriggs1780 Цвет хаки подходит ко всем цветам ,делает красивое сочетание .Одевайте рубашку хаки или оливковую .Я любуюсь вашими работами ! Вы чудесный мастер ,столько терпения ,я удивилась !

[@lyssbrewley498]

@@vincentbriggs1780 I'd love to see it inside out on a darker forest green shirt or a darker brown. It reminds me of how some gray-green leaves go almost ivory white when decaying, or how they can get bleached by living under the snow overwinter. You could also look at tinting the inner fabric if you wanted with washes of something subtle.

[@nado54321]

I love how long your videos are. You get everything in them. I know it's probably annoying editing everything, and who knows what the algorithm thinks, but the end result is part clearly described steps, part asmr, and part just plain interesting and fun to watch. And you (seeming, at least) to take your time is relaxing.

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Thank you! I do like to take my time, both with sewing and with making videos. I filmed wayy too much footage for this one though, and it was such a slog to go through it and cut down the clips. Next time I'll have to pay more attention to how much I'm filming, and only get slightly more than I'm likely to use.

[@colouredgems3190]

​@@vincentbriggs1780you are such an incredible artist like an angle ♡

[@purpleghost106]

Totally seconding this. It's perfect for my purposes and I loved it!

[@beardedknits]

I'm blown away by the quality of your work, the patience you have to do it and the final result is amazing. The dark green is actually my favourite because of the detail that you only see up close, but they are all exquisite.

[@katjathefranknfurter2374]

I'm also torn between the dark green and the brown one, since I really love the pattern on the green one. All in all they are stunning!

[@centurycountess4949]

I love all three, but my top favorite is the second one I love the quilted circle details. the third one gave me flashbacks of an old illustration book back in highschool I saw a fairy type creature wearing a leaf vest with a walnut helmet hat.

[@liav4102]

Yes! I was thinking how perfect this project was for those childhood fairy books where all of the clothing is made of various bits of plants

[@akhirajordao3399]

They turned out incredible! About the styling, the bug brooch with the brown one was *chef’s kiss*

[@acmehorse]

I was supposed to be painting closet doors today but I can't tear myself away from this video. Just as well as it is cold and rainy and I'm hunkered down under a blanket mesmerized by your handwork. You are a master with fabric.

[@2degucitas]

Ehh, you can paint some other day. Who needs smelly paint fumes? I'm snuggled under a blanket and can relate

[@Sarafimm2]

As someone who doesn't sew and watched this because of the KZbin Algorithm, I think your work is awe-inspiring! The clothes turned out gorgeous! I love your commentary and believe it would be even better if I sewed as a hobby or for a living because of all the technical terms. Your voice is so calm and soothing. Your video production is fantastic because of all the near first person views interspersed with the overheads. I liked how you modeled your clothes with appropriate clothing and in different colors to contrast and compare. Your wrap up was nice at the end where you tell us the goods, the bads, the uglies, and what you liked. GREAT VIDEO!

[@abbiem3231]

I'm going to watch this in chunks but I ADORE the idea. As I wear a lot of black, I can immediately think of darker/decayed or skeletal leaves I can easily add to my wardrobe. Gorgeous work.

[@esthermcafee5293]

I was picturing the quilting from the second vest on an iridescent black fabric - I think it would give ‘hide of a mythical beast’ vibes.

[@racheeerach]

Reading your comment makes me realize there actually are people out there I'd like to befriend. I already like you.

[@melissel5648]

This is such a coool idea 😮 ok I'm out now, already have so much I want to do...

[@The_Rat_Dude]

I adore the dark green vest, its absolutely stunning

[@Iflie]

Yeah I think clothes like this are seen by people close to you and that's where it shines, so classy.

[@sharonlevine483]

You liked the brown best, but I thought the dark green quilting was absolutely magnificent! Perfectly corded, great realism. So you change the lacing some time - but I couldn't even see it, I was so intent on those lovely bubbly cells. A perfect project.

[@great-atuins-left-elephant]

"If silly string had a larval stage" - fucking amazing! absolutely delighted by these, love how long and thorough and detailed you are with everything, including these videos. Its truly inspiring and makes me feel like I can do it too!

[@dannsherstone1037]

They are all beautiful! But my favourite one is the second one; for all the reasons you are disappointed with it. If they are out of your comfort zone to wear out the second one will be the best one to wear as it is so subtle until you get up close and see all the quilting.

[@BigHairyCrank]

I don't own a needle or any thread but I am captivated by your videos. The brown vest is amazing.

[@SEVEN_SATURDAYS]

I am in love with the 2nd vest; I never wanted to wear a leaf vest before now. Weird, I know. I do appreciate dark on dark patterns and would personally leave it as is but if you want more contrast in order to love it I'd suggest lightly gilding it with a dry brush of gold fabric paint, highlighting the more voluminous areas rather than the veins. You have inspired me today. Thank you.

[@timothytotten9409]

While you were sewing, I thought I'd love the dark green one the most and the brown one the least, but my expectations were turned upside down! I love the way the brown vest really becomes a leaf with your piecing and embroidery. Kudos on three amazing projects, each of which could have been their own full video. Thanks for sharing and keep up this amazing work. PS - your style of teaching is fantastic. I love the rhythm of your voice and your personality. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@Kineela]

also, second comment, just for the sheer appreciation of that drawn clarification on how to whipstitch the chainstitch. Thank you. I couldn't understand anything from sheer words. But that helped so much!

[@greenflowerkat]

Ваши видео, эстетическое удовольствие ❤!!! Красота и нечто потрясающее, берегите себя, огромное вдохновение, словно вы шьете для фильмов в стиле фэнтези!!!!

[@melanisticmandalorian]

I love watching your videos because of how relaxing it is to watch and listen to.

[@gailannkimbrough]

You are such a talented Renaissance man. Absolutely stunning craftmanship. 🍃

[@m4g0rtz]

I get so excited when I see a new video from you. Watching your skill, creativity, and craftsmanship is always a joy. Incredible work as per usual! 👏👏👏

[@sketchywyvern]

I've been listening to fashon history videos during my shift today and I cannot express how delighted I was to have one of your videos recced to me by the algorithm! I'm a fan of your dinosaurs :)

[@sistersarann3819]

so many mind blowing design elements. you think like an artist, you look like an artist and you have beautiful artist hands. i want to incorporate this into a dragon wings bolero jacket for my little wood dragon who was born this year. thank you for the beauty and the inspiration❤

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Ooh a dragon wing bolero sounds so cool, I hope you do make one!

[@MichelleSMV]

I am going to call quilts "batting sandwiches" from now on lol. I think the vests are all really cute and look incredibly fun to wear around...it feels very Midsummer Night's Dream

[@tanakability]

I love your videos :) best wishes for the new year

[@kathymarshall220]

After a lovely but very chaotic Christmas and new year this was the absolute best video to find in my feed 😊 exactly the kind of relaxing and peaceful while still engaging and informative content I needed! Thank you ❤ I love how these turned out, and I agree that the brown one is the best, though I think you’re being your own harshest critic on the second one. There’s a difference between boring and subtlety, and I think you mastered falling on the right side of that line as it’s absolutely stunning 😍

[@dead1097]

I learned to sew and embroider as a child, had one class about it in school, and now In my adult life I am finally ready to come back to it, this time with love and appreciation. This coming year my goal is to get 3 projects done. Watching you inspires me, and though I am nervous because of factors outside of myself, it's nice to watch you make things and go "yeah, I'll do something like that one day".

[@leedarkfeathers]

Im about halfway through a lichen/mossy chaotic macrame shawl net thing when you posted this and wow im glad the algorithm pointed me your way! Im pretty new to fibre arts, backround in leatherwork but this is my first weaving project and ive been increasingly interested in clothing and especially want to try embroidery. The leafy things and textural experimentation is absolutely the vibe im going for. So hello from a new subscriber!

[@Sneg777]

Тоже самое делаю и я😮😊

[@discodiscordia]

Whoa! Your artistry is just mindblowing!! 😍

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

They are wonderful! 😀👍 I appreciate all your detailed insights and suggestions

[@judepicton6252]

Absolutely superb.Detail ,camerawork ,informative ,plus we get to see three completed garments for the finale. I always love your work,your ideas and stamina ,this was outstanding .Thankyou so much ,I am now going to watch it again ,there is so much detail to absorb.

[@elishagreen2954]

Each time Vincent you blow me away.. I love everything you do. I thank you for the thought and meticulous work you put into your videos. It's all amazing and wonderful. All the vests are beautiful Vincent ❤

[@noodlefeather]

an hour and 20 minutes of one of my fav sewing youtubers, what a treat! the green quilted one is just about the most gorgeous texture in creation and I love the cording, I'd never seen it done like that!! the honeycomb blanket stitch on the brown one is wonderful as well, my favourite part is the big empty circle in the middle of one of those patches :D negative space is the best and you've used it well! insert that spongebob meme here. I need it. I NEEEEEED ITTTTT! also a note about wobbly vein lines-- I've made a few leafkerchiefs to give to my friends and have found they actually look really nice when freehanded and uneven. different aesthetics, I suppose, but there's no reason to be afraid of it. all in all, incredible work as always!

[@moonieblackthorn3133]

Your work is so incredibly cool!!!!! The algorithm recommended me your video, and I'm so glad it did! My favorite was the brown one. Great job!!!!!!!!!

[@jjbloom6463]

“It’s fine, it’s just boring (sigh)” honestly, I’ve felt that way about things that are half a nice as your quilted leaf! It’s beautiful work.

[@nado54321]

And then the surprise when someone sees it up close and notices the details might be nice too

[@interare.]

"it's fine, it's just boring." EX-cuse me? i was fully enamored the entire time, you did something bold and creative, integrating learning new techniques with well balanced color, expertise and the patience of a saint. I understand the come-down after a project has taken all the focus and determination after an extended period of time. i have done it to myself after a long beading project turns out not the glitzy glamor piece i thought it would be. i am not nearly the seamstress you obviously are, but i know enough to recognize dedication and skill when i see it. keep up the master work, and i look forward to more creative fores into fun garments.

[@anntalbot9046]

3 very different garments, each a beauty in itself! The detail stunning. Lovely music to accompany it. Hoping for another video of a beautifully made garment soon ❤❤

[@simoansays4820]

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Pieces. Your attention to detail, the craftsmanship and artistic eye inspire me to put more love and care into my own pieces. You are AMAZING.

[@capuchinosofia4771]

I could watch you quilt the second one for hours! I was actually like "nooo let us see a bit of the uncut process of you making the circles!" lol Lovely video! First one of yours I ever got recomended.

[@unvanquishedtruth]

How does it feel to be a beloved master craftsman? This is the kind of skill and attention to detail that would have you working for nobility and royals, back in the day. I'm lucky to be able to see you work and admire the finished product up-close.

[@ksarge2135]

Whoa. Thank you for the link to the RSN stitch bank. this is wonderful. I love all the vests but the embroidered fall is also my fave. Inside out the summer vest becomes the Winter skeleton leaf.

[@tondriasanders6306]

I’m pleased the algorithm sent me this video. This is exactly my daughter’s aesthetic and will be a wonderful project. Thank you for sharing 💜

[@denisevitale4692]

I love how meticulous you are, and it shows in your work...beautiful. On every level, I enjoy your videos. The creative process, videography, music, narration, humor, and of course the finished product. Thank you.

[@FAIRYGIRL911]

finally, my fantasies of being a human korok are realized

[@ValhallaToadplant]

The brown one is SO COOL!! LOVE that honeycomb stitch! Seems like the kind of project you could just keep picking up and adding to anytime your hands are bored. Love it love it 🍂🍂🍂

[@cornflakes-does-stuff]

these all turned out so whimsical and beutiful! I'm at awe at the amount of work and care that went into the dark green and brown leaf, I'm so impatient myself I don't know if I could do it, but it was a delight to watch!

[@valeriegirard4798]

The green quilted one is marvelous, and the embroidery on the brown one is so beautiful ! ❤❤❤ thank you for this very good moment of watching

[@sharkembark4784]

Damn, I almost started tearing up with tears of joy just seeing the thumbnail! Beautiful concept, beautiful work, and beautiful outcome! Bravo!

[@JWe472]

Stunning work! Watching you always inspires me to get back to my own crafting. And witnessing you learning during the process and hearing your own feedback is especially valuable. I love the creativity figuratively oozing out when you were imagining different designs at the end

[@DruidBarbariansCampfire]

This is fascinating and you're enchanting. I saw your headkerchief video a while back and then couldn't find you again. Now that I have I simply cannot leaf.

[@Maellen]

Oh My God, Vincent! I absolutely adore the design! You have made lovely pieces along the years, but this... The brown one especially! I'm not above confessing I might "steal" the idea! :P

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Thank you! Hey, it's not stealing an idea if I want more people to make them!!

[@racheeerach]

I love when this man drops a new video. I know it will be great to watch, and it's also a relief to know he didn't go out into the sun and catch fire like the less-smart vampires of the world do.

[@xHarpyx]

I absolutely LOVE your style! This channel is criminally under-subbed. Sharing everywhere!

[@GarnLeg]

I find your voice and the way you explain your work, very soothing and informative. I am also very impressed, with your skill. Happy New Year from Denmark in Scandinavia.

[@smarterthanawaffle]

these videos are like finding an amazing vintage in the bargain wine bin. such a delightful experience and at a great price

[@Auritilien]

The dark green one was definitely my favourite! Especially how you have to come closer to really see the intrigate details of it and WHOSH, you're stuck on the circle quilting of it! I also like the probably option of wearing it inside out as a B&W kinda gothic vest. All three are really gorgeous and hopefully you get to wear them a lot :)

[@christipickren7780]

Thank you for such a soothing yet creatively stimulating & satisfying video! Your sewing techniques & videography are wonderful to watch. I love the use of glass weights & your attention to lighting and different angles as you worked. Your voice-over work is well done, too. Overall, it's one of the best sewing videos if seen! You creations turned out stunning. I look forward to more.

[@loriwest-hill961]

Love watching you draft a pattern! The amount of patience you exhibit reflects the love you have for the work. I typically don't care for long videos, but yours are so informative it truly made me feel as though I'd only been sitting for a few minutes! I love the second one. It has a secret that is only revealed upon closer inspection and such a beautiful revaluation! All that beautiful free motion quilting is an art in and of itself! No doubt the brown one shows its beauty from afar, but I find the second piece to be just as beautiful if not more so because you have to get to know the person thats wearing it to discover the depth of stitching involved and the secrets the garment is hiding from afar! Love the reference to the beading and that you took the time to give credit to the original photographer. Im impressed that you used things only found in your stache as I've endeavored to do so this past year and have failed quite miserably 😂. You've been a delight!

[@sephanisbetartist5213]

Your Craftmanship and attention to details is ... ENCHANTING!

[@IvaraG]

Absolutely show-stopping work, they turned out so gorgeous! I think the slime mold on the brown leaf is my favorite touch, it adds so much delight a garment that is already stunning and beautiful - especially in the shots while you were sewing it where the fabric caught some sunlight.

[@a-bird-lover]

just want to say, I really admire the captions through the whole over-an-hour video! Not that many people are willing to go to those lengths or dedication and it's a real joy, thank you!!

[@a-bird-lover]

also, LOVE the nails!!!

[@katiesimnacher4398]

This is the first of your videos that I've watched, and it was so delightful to watch! The care and time you put into your vests was wonderful!

[@vivianbloomfield3624]

Your work is so charming, and I love your narration. I'm so happy that you've found a little niche for yourself here on the internet where you get to be unabashedly you!

[@azteclady]

oh my goodness, oh my heavens, these are amazing! I thought it would be impossible to top the marvel that is the dark green vest, but you by golly managed it! You are such a talented artist, it's no wonder these are so glorious! Thank you for sharing your work with us; I hope you had a good holiday season, and I wish you health, safety, prosperity and joy in 2025.

[@beth12svist]

These are AMAZING. The funny thing is, though, that my main personal takeaway from this video is "Oh! Scotch tape can be drawn on!" I'm used to regular plastic tape which is the usual thing in my neck of the woods, and watching you I had this lightbulb regarding the utility of this other kind...

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Yeah, we used scotch tape in pattern drafting class at school, pencil shows up really well on it! Pen, not so much, it gets very smudgy unless it's permanent ink and not touched until it's dry.

[@beth12svist]

@@vincentbriggs1780 Good to know, thanks!

[@ilikemakeup1230]

This was incredible! You could dye the lining of the dark green one to a more leafy color so that you could get that side to work. The quilting and cording is so beautiful. The brown one is so amazing!

[@ЕленаЗАХАРОВА-п1ч]

С удовольствием наблюдала за вашей работойЭто что то неземное,как будто волшебник шьет принцесам сезонов а также эльфам и феям их наряды.Вы молодец,спасибо за уроки терпения .Единственно жаль что не могу переводить то.о чем вы говорили.Успехов,удачи и надеюсь что когда нибудь увижу ваши работы на сцене❤

[@margaritagerman]

Each time I am blessed to watch one of your videos, I learn.. learn.. learn. I am also filled with desire to make my own. Sadly, there simply are not enough hours in the day. Thank you for sharing your brilliance and exacting attention to detail. You are a treasure chest of ideas and teaching. Thank you.

[@tishie42]

Thank you sir. This gives so many ideas. Your videos are so inspiring. Happy New Year to you and yours. 🎉💚

[@skirtedgalleons]

I was RAPT and in delight for this entire video. Ummm such good sewing and I learned a lot. Now I want to play with quilting and embroidery on garment fabric. You always inspire!

[@Desjima]

These are all gorgeous and I am deeply in awe of the whimsy of the first one, the detailed quilting of the second one and and the delightful combination of embroidery and quilting of the third... you have given me so many ideas! Both for myself and for my mom if I can ever drag her to a faire with me...

[@annam.1395]

I am in love with all three of them, especially that laying them down really makes it look like a leaf with armholes. I understand the frustration of the 2nd one being too dense and hard to see all the work you put in from a distance, but truthfully it is so beautiful I don’t even mind that. I also love that if you flipped it inside out it makes me think of some royal, high court type costume that would be worn in fantasy fae realms. The brown is the sweetest though, and shows the progress you made from first to last. Also, once again thank you for not gate keeping the sewing knowledge that you use and learn along the way. Even if the majority of people won’t go on to make their own, I think it is so special to see SO many minute details come together to make the final products. It certainly gives inspiration for techniques you can use in your own way too. Congrats on another round of finished projects that are simply delicious to my crow-brain. You are truly a joy to watch.

[@selenialatovara6259]

Unbelievably beautiful work!! Thank you so much for sharing this!! I am straight down the rabbit hole to binge all your videos now.

[@JohnnyUrbanWoodsmen]

Wow great video, you really out done yourself here, those vest came out beautiful. Im no stranger to sewing, and I do have a few vintage machines myself, so what I would do for the machine is you can go to the machine motor and where the graphite brushes are (usually covered by a plastic screw cover) take out the brushes (one at a time) and pull on or elongate the springs a bit, this will make them contact the motors stator and should fix you speed issues, those brushes create the conductivity for the motor and petal, and since your replaced you petal and are still having issues with speed, this should help, now for the powdering the pattern, in the past tailors used to use talcum powder or corn starch filled muslin bags and powder the surface of the pattern, this is a much cheaper way of doing that. Take care and looking forward to more video.

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Thank you, I might perhaps try that sometime! I'll wait till I have a backup machine though, as I still have not got my Pfaff 360 back to working order.

[@JohnnyUrbanWoodsmen]

@@vincentbriggs1780 Ok, its always good to plan ahead, but tinkering with the brushes wont mess up the machine itself, but rather hinder just the motor until new brushes are put in place, but its better to be safe then sorry. You should do a video showing you pfaff, maybe use viewers can give you pointers on what could be wrong, like I said in my comment, Im no stranger to vintage machines, (I own about 3 singer clones, and 1 Taiwanese singer clone) and Im sure other viewers maybe as well and could help.

[@ezriwyman6502]

I'm working on a pair of pants that I dyed some twill green for (so it's a little bit veiny and textured, which is part of why I like hand-dying for monochrome clothing!) and now I know what the leftover fabric is going to become! I had more fabric leftover from pattern cutting than I expected and it would be so fun to sew and embroider a little leafy vest. It's interesting that you think of the vests as being a summer thing! I think I'll make a quilted one and make it slightly bigger than my actual measurements so I can wear it over my winter sweaters, I love the idea of making one as an extra funky winter layer.

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Yay! I'm so looking forward to seeing pictures of more people's leaf vests! Huh, I hadn't thought of that but I suppose a larger one could be quite cute over a sweater. I feel like if I were going to wear it over another outer layer I'd want big dramatic sleeves, like metmuseum object 2009.300.1196a-d (But I also don't wear sweaters, and different things work for different wardrobes!)

[@BenStimpsonAuthor]

Oooo it looks so good, Vincent

[@terrybrien3136]

This is definitely one of the most interesting videos of this type that I've ever watched. Thank you for presenting. It was quite inspiring. I believe the second vest would make wonderful evening wear, say to a dinner party or the theatre.

[@dawidkuziemka8174]

Mean it as the highmost compliment. Your excellence and general aura reminds me so much of John Maclean, and I’m so happy for a channel with this type of person that has such long form videos to enjoy.

[@CatoftheStorm]

Your quilting stiches are amazing and your voice soothing.

[@UhOhItsDorian]

These are just beyond stunning! The amount of care and effort put into all three is just phenomenal. You look just like a little fairy! Very, very well done Vincent!

[@lwilso9152]

The little circles on the dark green one are mesmerizing! 🌿🍂

[@hannahstraining7476]

I love all three boleros. I love the dense texture on the dark green one, but adding something that will contrast might make it look more leafy from a distance. The brown one is to die for! I particularly appreciate that you include all your troubleshooting. Glass blowers have a saying: "It's not about what you can make but what you can fix."

[@morganjtempest]

You're such a careful, thoughtful sewist. It's beautiful to watch!

[@l.elizabethcincotta2878]

KZbin recommended me this randomly and I must say everything you made is GORGEOUS!! And you make a wonderful crafting buddy to put on while I make my own quilt

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

Your videos so inspiring to watch. You are a true craftsman, all the leaf boleros turned out beautifully - my favorite it the dark green and the quilting is so well done - I’d wear it inside out just to show off the quilting 😅.. I sew, but no where near your level, I would love having your patience though 😊 I would love if more people learned how to sew basic clothes, so we could avoid fast fashion and all the problems it creates. Imagine people wearing sustainable clothes made by themselves or a family member! I wish all a happy new year and hope you will have love and joy in your lives for many years to come. Kindness doesn’t cost anything and we need love and unity - now more than ever.

[@melissel5648]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I had to click on it, I love this type of clothing so much ! But I realize I love your style in general, I'm subcribed for a while and still haven't watched a lot of your videos because *time* and I really should. Next channel to binge soon 😊

[@lupinotuumlunam]

Beautiful work on all of them. Going from simple to more complicated and increasing the number techniques used was very instructive. With some structuring it could also work for insect wings. Thanks and many blessings for 2025.

[@noodlefeather]

oh my god some embroidered organza or something would make gorgeous translucent insect wings

[@ellencarpenter]

I am so excited to make my own leaf bolero! Last year I made leafkerchiefs for two dear friends as christmas gifts. This year I've been working on 18th century shirts, following your instructions, for the same two friends (as well as myself). I'm sure you can guess what I'll be making everyone for xmas a year from now lol. Thanks to your extremely thorough and meticulous tutorials, I have the confidence to tackle projects like this myself. I am so appreciative for your knowledge that you generously share with the internet, and so impressed by your skills. Thank you Vincent!

[@vincentbriggs1780]

Yay! I'm so glad my instructions were helpful, and that you'll be making some Big Leaves!

[@katarzynazofia]

The stitch bank is great! 🎉 Thank you for sharing,! 🙌

[@vivica9227]

I love these so much! They're so intricate! And they really do look like leaves. 😮❤

[@julias.8236]

I will save watching the making of the last vest for tomorrow since it already is kind of late here in Germany. But oh my!! The quiltet leaf vest including the cording (or trapunto I would assume) is just stunning. I'm always blown away by your attention to detail and your impeckable workmanship and skills! And it's so relaxing to watch your videos. Just love them and all of your attitude. As a quilter: heads off to your very first quilting!! ❤ Ok, finished the video now and the brown leaf is just stunning as well. Regarding bastig spray: there are different products and it should say "washabke" on the can. they are out there for sure. But I switched to making my own basting spray with flour, water and vodka (or any other strong alcohole with little smell for preservation). There are recipies out there (just look for "stringandstory" and homemade basting spray, she has a great tutorial). And you must let it dry completely before starting the quilting and you need a good spray bottle. Maybe you will give it a try :) And washing after you finished the quilting is mandatory as well since otherwise it can attract bugs (and not the cute ones).

[@lep23456]

You are amazing!!! Please continue to do videos. I love your content and you are very good at dialogue for the projects. Your music choices are spot on and just so you know...YT has changed A LOT in the last 6 months, so your videos should get "suggested" much more than they used to. Putting out "regular" videos is key (from what I hear/know). Anyway, I hope to see MORE videos by Vincent Briggs...you are very talented. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

[@saiyamoru]

Praying for you to meet a gentletoad of means who will patronize you as his personal tailor for the remainder of your days. This is seriously beautiful work.

[@HalfBoyHalfGod]

The brown one is definitely also my favorite. The colors and the textures are just *chef's kiss. But the dark green one is awesome too, I love the quilted texture even though it's a bit more subtle

[@allyncollins359]

When embroidering with perle cotton or embroidery floss, I try to keep my stitches loose because I know they'll shrink a bit when I wash the garment. Lots of work in any case, and you've done a splendid job!

[@LillFluffPotato]

this is the first video i've seen from you, and i can already tell that i'm going to learn so much from you and gain so much inspiration from you. i love that you very casually give tips and tricks, both not assuming that people know what materials you're using, but also not going into so much detail on every single thing - assuming that people can seek what information they might be missing. the attention to detail in both your craft and your video creation is wonderful. i feel like i'm in Oberons court learning from his personal tailor - it's delightful :3