Let's make an insertion lace T-shirt like it's 1903... or 1603

Let's make an insertion lace T-shirt like it's 1903... or 1603 | Free pattern available!

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Ай бұрын

Lace makes everything better! I mean, it must, because we've been inserting it into garments for hundreds of years. I'd bet that one can fancy up even the most plain silhouette- a T-shirt- with enough lace (actually, I didn't use that much, lol.) Plus there's a free pattern on my website!

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@kailee5694 Ай бұрын

30 odd years ago I did a lot of heirloom sewing. I stopped when I moved to a place where casual and polyester reigned supreme. You have inspired me to dig out my old copies of Sew Beautiful magazine, not to mention my boxes of cotton lace and batiste. To heck with what others are wearing. These types of clothing are just plain beautiful and (might I say the forbidden) feminine. Thank you. P.S. I love French seams.

@hyacinth4368 Ай бұрын

Martha Pullen's books and magazines taught me heirloom sewing 25 years ago when my daughter was small. Glad I've kept them.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

I completely understand your plight- athleisure is the law of the land here, and sometimes it’s nice just to fit in. It’s a lot more fun to sew lace and voile though 😄. I love French seams too- totally worth the extra steps. And thank you!!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

@hyacinth4368 thank you! I am always looking for more technique sewing books, I’ll look up Matha Pullen!

@hyacinth4368 Ай бұрын

@@anotherdreamgonewest "French Hand Sewing by Machine ", 2 volumes by Martha Pullen. She started and published Sew Beautiful magazine.

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Ай бұрын

This turned out beautifully! I've always loved the look of insertion lace! We should bring it back into every day fashion! Along with nice pockets and capes!

@marta77inf Ай бұрын

I am turning 80 in July. European lace was in my one year dress. Its made out of organza. And i have it. Beauty weaks some life on my like been young again. Thank you for showing this its just plain exquisite.

@seanmcgcostumes Ай бұрын

I’ve been contemplating how to adapt a man’s 16th century insertion lace shirt to a modern wardrobe and omg, I think a t-shirt is a brilliant idea!!!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Nice! I have found it easier to wear out and about, almost like the t-shirtiness lends “permission” to wear something historical (not that permission is really needed!)

@kb3716 Ай бұрын

It nearly drove me mad having to wait until the end of my day to watch this. I'm absolutely loving what you're doing! And I really appreciate that you show the true process, the good, the bad, and the ugly. So serious flailing, LOL, I'm there! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🤍

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Aw thank you! Yep, I have to say that if I didn’t show the weirdness in the process sometimes I wouldn’t have a video haha. We’re all human 🤷‍♀️

@pennycandyys Ай бұрын

I’ve recently been looking into bobbin lace and I’m really surprised by just how many women are making it, there’s lots of information, and many tutorials on KZfaq, in fact KZfaq and other sites are making so many crafts and hobbies so accessible in ways they never have been before. Further, they are being elevated by all the knowledge and experience that are being shared, it’s great. I really like the T-shirt and skirt together, they look like a dress, great job!

@lolajl Ай бұрын

It's a resurgent hobby, and there are so many resources out there now that you can make your own pillows if you're unfortunate to live in a country like United States

@thea-rose Ай бұрын

Absolutely love the idea of an insertion lace T-shirt! It turned out really beautifully, the scalloped edged lace on the neckline makes it so elegant and timeless.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! I have some more of it so I’ll have to find a good use in some upcoming projects…

@psalmthyme8192 Ай бұрын

This is exactly my kind of clothes/style/sewing ❤ subscribing ❤

@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842 7 күн бұрын

Very nice and beautiful ❤️ 😍 🤩 👌 Thank you ❤️

@MCP920 Ай бұрын

I’ve searched the ends of earth for voile and cannot find it . You brilliant woman!

@melissaburke5682 Ай бұрын

As a quilter, who uses Frixion pens ALOT, they tend to show back up in cold weather. It will disappear again in the heat of a dryer, iron or heat of a car in winter. I want to make a whole summer outfit with insertion laces this is truly the best video on how to do it. Thanks.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve heard some mixed reviews on Frixion, and that’s a good heads up for cold weather. Maybe I’ll do some experiments with a freezer.

@melissaburke5682 Ай бұрын

@@anotherdreamgonewest my kids did some experiments while pretending to be spies. I now need to replace my pens or find a better hiding spot for them.

@ebudny7 Ай бұрын

I don't think most people would have noticed that it looked a bit like a rebel flag if you hadn't mentioned it.

@blancavr1 19 күн бұрын

Except, a rebel would have recognized it.😊

@user-ti5ku4pz3l Ай бұрын

Your finished dress is great! If you were looking to give it a waist when you wear it, I picture it with a tasseled rope wrapped around couple times. I still have a dress from the 80’s that your project reminds me of. It’s a very lightweight cotton with inset lace. It was something of a transition from 70’s gauze to 80’s I have a respectable job…🤷‍♀️.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you- I’m always looking for good “give this some shape” styling tricks! I’ve got a ton of Laura Ashley on my design boards, so some of that 70s-80s energy probably made its way into the project

@SusannaDiMilo Ай бұрын

Not really sure what the issue was with the cross design...? but then there is not really a good shot of it as it was so brief. lovely garment beautifully constructed and inspirational. thank you.

@coreydubsthee8575 Ай бұрын

I think the cross design with the flowers in the lace looked like a Confederate flag when it was on, so that's why she changed it. I was also very confused until she put it on.

@Skuggkatten 25 күн бұрын

What?! Seriously? How on earth would anyone have gotten there? From a sleeve with lace?! That thought was so far off from 1900-thinking and sewing that it couldn’t have been seen with a telescope by the most crazed person. 😂

@kimsome8334 20 күн бұрын

Completely love this shirt and the idea behind this collection. Brilliant!!

@MichelleSMV Ай бұрын

I always feel like sewing after watching your videos! The insertion lace t-shirt is such a cool idea and I love the historical inspirations as well. I also really appreciate you changing the design on the sleeves! Love that you shared your process with us! Thank you!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad I changed the design as well, I actually prefer the new design so it worked out 😄

@MichelleSMV Ай бұрын

@@anotherdreamgonewest it’s cool how some things work out!

@kkfvjk Ай бұрын

I love this concept and it slots perfectly into what youve been doing with hour channel. Excited to check out the pattern, it's so wonderful of you to include for us!

@flowerpower3618 Ай бұрын

The finished garment is very sweet.

@anotherdreamgonewest 29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@mariawelling4194 23 күн бұрын

You did a beautiful job! Love it!😊❤

@jordisbraun4985 Ай бұрын

Such wonderful old piece...

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sisterclairetheresa8494 21 күн бұрын

This dress is absolutely adorable. Thank you

@artsymaddieDIY Ай бұрын

Gorgeous 🤗🌟💗 So happy to find your channel 💗

@ushere5791 24 күн бұрын

very cool project! thank you for sharing it with us!

@angeladavis-coleman5219 23 күн бұрын

Sis this would have looked great as a square neck. But you did a good job, better than I would have done. Keep going

@DUNG30NDUCK Ай бұрын

"I french seamed the gussets" you perfectionist masochist! Be kind to yourself :P

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you- it’s so true- nobody notices flaws like the maker themselves

@olgacarvalho4811 Ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely

@amelinabellemont2722 Ай бұрын

Might have to try my hand at my own version of this, lace looks fun.

@debbie845 Ай бұрын

It’s beautiful!

@retired_early Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Love your inspirational pieces and think your interpretation of them is gorgeous.

@anotherdreamgonewest 29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@gavannapatterns353 Ай бұрын

Very Very pretty😊 And versatile, as you showed!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@janvas7690 Ай бұрын

Have learned so much thank you!

@kellytroy7602 Ай бұрын

Love an embellished t-shirt, it makes such a versatile piece. Also using the selvedge fringe as an element is a great idea!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! So far it’s holding up well! 🤞

@jonitatate7538 18 күн бұрын

Very pretty!!!🙂🪡🧵

@anotherdreamgonewest 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@arollou9331 Ай бұрын

Fabulous make!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@nondanelson9553 Ай бұрын

So lovely❤😊

@harrietlevenson5647 Ай бұрын

You have the patience of Jobe. I love the shirt. I have a dress from the early 1900's that has insertion lace. I hate to cut the dress up, but the lace would be awesome on something. Does anyone have any suggestions?

@bloomfieldartsacademyatsac4033 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Awsome

@arvettadelashmit9337 Ай бұрын

Your lace T-shirt is very comfortable looking on you. I'm trying to figure out how to turn some of my over-sized T-shirts into pretty nightgowns for the summer. Thank you..

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Adding lace never hurts 😉

@mimicope3404 Ай бұрын

It's beautiful ❤

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@trinapellegrino621 Ай бұрын

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Lovely 💞🕊💞🕊enjoyed your video 🙋🏼‍♀️

@anotherdreamgonewest 29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@gloriaguzman729 Ай бұрын

Amazing!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@user-eu3ir3je6u Ай бұрын

Много красиво!❤

@MrYliYli Ай бұрын

Great share!!

@anotherdreamgonewest 29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@HotaraTakeo Ай бұрын

I love this method as it looks a lot less fiddly than what I came up for my summer dress upgrade.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you- it feels a little wrong not finishing the seam allowances around the lace, but so far it’s holding up 🤷‍♀️

@fitandhappy42 Ай бұрын

It’s a beautiful looking result. I’m working on a garment at the moment which it had been suggested I French seam (the pattern requires an overlocker which I just don’t have) you did a beautiful job here but watching some of your struggles on the way there has made me realise I’d definitely be better off not doing the same, not before I’m a lot more experienced at least. Sometimes just watching someone else’s hands work for a while makes it easier to figure out what to do with your own.

@fh11235 Ай бұрын

if it helps, french seams are not usually as hard as they are on a 2 inch gusset! if your project is largely long and straight seams, you can accomplish a french seam with about the same skills and level as a standard seam. best of luck with your project!

@eagleriver7863 Ай бұрын

This is amazing! Even today, those clothes are master pieces.

@musicmieltje9191 Ай бұрын

So cool!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lisaoloughlin7176 29 күн бұрын

when you wear your skirt with that dress, wear the dress over the skirt, and belt it or not...... Beautiful work, exquisite......

@anotherdreamgonewest 29 күн бұрын

Thank you! Over the top with a belt is a good idea, I’ll try that!

@bohemiansusan2897 Ай бұрын

First are major KUDOS for sewing a proper French seam!!! Most can't be bothered to trim the seam before encasing it and the result is a bulky mess that doesn't look good. Thanks for making and sharing this video. I like the design and would do it in black with a slightly heavier fabric and that is just me. Just before clicking to watch this video I had two different projects in mind, a Titanic era cotton dress and a square neck blouse, both in back and with lots of insertion lace. Much of my handmade clothes are considered to be prototypes as I worked out construction and design as I sewed. It's all good.

@mosswhimsy Ай бұрын

Morgan donner has a really great old video on sewing gussets that has instructions for french seams. Would really reccomend it, I've sewn like ten sets of lovely looking gussets using it!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Ah, I don’t think I’ve seen that one, I’ll have to look back through her videos! Thank you! Mine got there in the end, it was just an ugly process 😮‍💨

@edendeckard1783 Ай бұрын

That's dedication, I don't know what you mean with the flowered x, could you elaborate?

@Cheyenneswthrt Ай бұрын

It took me a minute to see it, but it looks kinda like the Confederate Flag, with the flowers looking like stars.

@edendeckard1783 Ай бұрын

@@Cheyenneswthrt oh dear! I see, I really did not even consider that. Wow! Now it makes complete sense, thank you !

@sewcute_sewvintage Ай бұрын

I didn't get this at all either

@ellieinBG Ай бұрын

Thanks for asking. I also did not see it at all and would never have considered that.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Honestly I didn’t see it either (probably because I don’t spend a ton of time looking at that particular symbol) but it only became more apparent when I put the shirt on. 🫣

@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842 7 күн бұрын

Subscribed! New friend ❤️

@rhonda8231 Ай бұрын

I am just a few minutes in and I had to pause the video.... What is that navy blue large book that you were looking at, the one with all of the lace??? I have been pausing it, and trying to see a name or anything. It looks so amazing! Plus that dress that you made from the old bedsheet. I do those kinds all of the time. They make the best nightdresses, I usually make mine out of the beautiful quilting cotton, just so pretty and comfy.

@thecalicoheart7946 27 күн бұрын

It’s Patterns of Fashion 4 by Janet Arnold. Newly published copies can be bought from The School of Historical Dress in the U.K. 🙂

@caragarcia2307 Ай бұрын

I thought she was going to use a man's t-shirt or a night shirt. It would probably work but her lace was really nice. It turned out lovely. I liked her bedsheet one to. The neck really does look like a nightshirt. I don't know how hard it would be to do a V-neck in the contrasting material on the first one. It might look better like that. It also wouldn't choke like some of the high-necked dresses do.

@Khensani Ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I really love the way you bring together modern and historical motifs and ideas to create really beautiful and interesting clothing. Do you think a version of this T-shirt would work with a more typical cotton knit?

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! I was wondering that myself. I’ve seen mixed media with lace/knit, but it’s usually with stretch lace. Id like to try with the non-stretch lace, but it will take some tinkering.

@user-qf9vz4dv5s Ай бұрын

Thank you I loved this video. I would love to see what the lace insertion looks like in cotton jersey.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Thank you! I think I’m going to have to try this in jersey…

@DUNG30NDUCK Ай бұрын

I don't know how compatible the style is with your everyday wardrobe but it would be really interesting to have a sort of casual v-shaped Edwardian belt (or even a swiss waist) for days when you want to be waist emphasised rather than a freer shoulder emphasis with these sorts of pieces. A comment before me suggested a tasselled rope and that would also look great and would reference a much earlier time period, either way though, it's a beautiful garment as ever!

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Swiss waist would look good on this too! I am really interested in building up layers of shape, so that’s a good option to keep in mind. Thank you!

@moda78z Ай бұрын

😍👍

@abigailramos940 Ай бұрын

Very romantic

@s.maskell7134 Ай бұрын

This looks light as air. So pretty. A tiny bow at the centre front would be adorable but completely wrong. My partner always just looks aghast when I unpick work. BUT. Living with the error is just so much worse than even the most tedious unpicking.

@anotherdreamgonewest Ай бұрын

It is super airy, which is perfect for the weather here. I agree, my partner has learned to beware the embroidery scissors, haha- but redoing areas of concern is almost always worth it.