Math teacher here…loved your cheer!👏🏼

I wish they had offered both. It looks to be mostly rectangles and I really don't need to pay for a paper pattern for that.

@@hjaponi I wouldn't mind paying if I knew that the pattern had the dimensions for each size printed on it, but I'd rather not try to trace out a rectangle when it would be more accurate for me to measure directly on the fabric.

@@bonitalydia I agree. Measurement dimensions are critical! That said, It isn't difficult for the pattern user to measure the pattern pieces. However, if the pattern included the dimensions, we wouldn't need to print, cut, and tape pieces together.

I didn't do the shift but very much prefer the math to the patterns. I wonder if they could post written shift instructions for those of us who prefer math?

If you are referring to cutting it was actually identical as the same linen widths were woven and used for shirting.

Yes! August 27th and September 10th

Assuming you live in the UK? We do carry a full range of linen threads

@@BurnleyandTrowbridge I do live in the UK, but international shipping (especially form the US) shunts the price up hugely. The time it takes to get to me is a factor too, so I try not to buy from outside the UK where possible.

Sometimes treads in fabric are crossing under an angle. So when you pull the tread you won't end up with squer but more like diamond shape. When you sew your sleaves, for example they want lay properly but will pull.

It's a linen shirt dress that was gifted to her by family members and is from Old Navy. She says it's quite a few years old though, so probably not available any longer.

Whites are the norm. Checked and striped shirts were really meant for the laborers and sailors.

Hi Jules! This Sew Along is the companion pattern to the shirt pattern on our website. You can see a finished shirt both in the thumbnail and video introduction and then of course the pattern itself has a model wearing a shirt made from the pattern on the cover. Christina wasn't making the shirt for herself in this video (she wears shifts in her 18th century life instead) so it wouldn't have fit her had she tried to model it at the end of the series.

All of the full sheets get taped together, then you can cut out the pattern of your choice!

@@BurnleyandTrowbridge awesome thank you!

Hi you can use a light to medium weight linen (roughly 6 to 8 ounces) to make a shirt. 2 1/2 yards to 3 1/2 yards usually will cover most sizes if the fabric is 56-60 inches wide

I’m afraid that one is no longer availble

The general ideas of cutting and assembling a shirt are likely very similar across regions. It is important to note, however, that shirts are often part of cottage industry meaning there are very likely some variations to approach that might have been made "in the moment" based on the individual maker. For instance, the cutting diagram might have been slightly altered to better accommodate the textile available (either in width or available yardage), the order of operations might have been varied based on preference, etc. Without a deeper study into the historical record, though, it would be difficult to set definitive characteristics at this time.

I believe the term 'gendered skills' is being used in an anthropological sense (not to form any judgement) to convey the difference between our societal understanding of gender and gender roles to those of the 18th century, i.e. pink is seen a predominantly female color today, but 100+ years ago, it was considered a male color, etc..

Hi Susan- We agree that skills are for everyone and that gendering skills is a pretty ridiculous thing that happens! We also think it's important to acknowledge that unfortunately this doesn't stop it from happening in many cultures around the world. In our video, we highlighted this tidbit because today in much of the "Western World" many fiber and needle arts are considered "traditionally feminine" and are perceived by society to be associated with/reflect femininity on those who practice the skill. It might even deter certain people from trying out a skill because it has been deemed societally inappropriate. As TimeTravelingTrousseau pointed out, skills are not exempt from this societal codification and it happens to other things such as clothing colors and styles, too. We thought it important to note that in the 18th century this was not the case, and plain sewing was taught to all young children regardless of gender as part of a basic skills education. That's not to say that *many* other things in the 18th century weren't gendered, as they absolutely were, just that this particular skill was not one of them.

Hi EconWoman. Thanks so much for letting us know! Which would be more helpful, do you think- making text darker or making the background darker?

@@BurnleyandTrowbridge I know that the question wasn't directed at me, but the black on grey like the More Videos at the end is nice. I personally have trouble with white