Making a Linen Shift - 18th Century Undergarments

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I show the process of making an 18th century linen shift.
Music by Epidemic Sound.
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@kathy2539 Ай бұрын

Seems from why linen was used, we should still be wearing these. I wish I had the skills that you have for making clothes like this. I would certainly make one if I could...

@mrsjrochester Ай бұрын

I am absolutely certain you can make one as well! Just don't be hard on yourself when your first try is not perfect. It took me some time before I got the hang of it as well :)

@mrsjrochester Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video :)

@gracemcateer3871 Жыл бұрын

Come back! We need you to make more videos!

@mrsjrochester 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I do hope to make new videos soon, comments like these do help to get back on track!

@keirabyrom7168 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is so helpful!! And it looks great!!

@mrsjrochester 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@elisevV13 Жыл бұрын

Wow this video was beautifully made, thanks so much, can’t wait to see what else you will post in the future 😊!

@mrsjrochester Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! I do hope to post new content soon! :)

@CatariaNigra 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I will soon try to make the same Chemise as yours.

@mrsjrochester 2 ай бұрын

Good luck with your own chemise! :)

@tenaoconnor7510 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully made. ❤ Now I want to make one like that. I made one a couple years ago from a pattern and it never really fit me 😢 I guess it’s all in the measurements

@mrsjrochester 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah it takes some figuring out with the measurements, but making it custom made like this is really worth the effort!

@misstweetypie1 Жыл бұрын

This was great! I do wish you had modelled the shift with the stays you had on earlier, but maybe you will in a future video! :)

@misstweetypie1 Жыл бұрын

Editing to say that I now see that you do indeed already have a video like what I requested :) But I'm leaving up the comment because comments are good for the Algorithm, or something, right? :)

@mrsjrochester Жыл бұрын

@@misstweetypie1 Thank you for your sweet comment!

@rebeccaguyton8687 Ай бұрын

How do I determine the size of the gussett for the sleeve?

@mrsjrochester Ай бұрын

Hi Rebecca! There is not a definitive size for the gusset, although there is something as too small or too big of a gusset when it comes to the fit. I believe my gusset here was 5 by 5 inches, purely by guessing what would work best. I had tried a mockup with a larger gusset, but I didn't like the look of it. So if you want to be sure, make a mockup with different sizes gussets to see what works best for you!

@decnijfkris3706 6 ай бұрын

half Flemish or what? that accent is very familiar The garment is made very well

@mrsjrochester 5 ай бұрын

I'm Dutch actually! :)

@trishdeimer9799 11 ай бұрын

Hello! My stay points are even wider than yours. It will really leave only an inch of material till the seam of the sleeve. Is that ok? Also it looks like you went more like 3 or so inches above your stays in the back. Is that what you would suggest? My stays are roughly the same height on both front an back. Thank you in advance! Your video is so darn helpful since the pattern itself doesn't really have written instructions.

@mrsjrochester 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, and I am so happy to read my video is helpful in figuring out how to work with the pattern! As to your first question, I think this comes down to preference. I would suggest that your stays do not touch your skin, since the shift is there to protect the stays from getting dirty. I think you did just fine on your shift, even if it is just one inch of material left, many historical pieces do not leave big seam allowances. I made the back higher knowing that the dress I will make will be high in the back as well, but I think its totally fine if it is a little lower. Comfort is also a big part in wearing historical dress, so whatever feels best in your project is good! Everyone's shift will be entirely unique anyway! :)

@tinegrnn5170 Жыл бұрын

How did you get the drawstring through? :O

@mrsjrochester Жыл бұрын

Hi! I made two holes in the neckline seam on the front, being careful not too cut through the back of the seam (it was quite difficult). Then I bound the holes with a blanket stitch and pulled the drawstring through by using a small safety pin.