Making an Edwardian Flounced Petticoat - White Sands Dress Part I

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4 жыл бұрын

This video shows the making of an 1903-ish petticoat based on a Janet Arnold Pattern. It is part 1 of a full Edwardian outfit that I am calling my "White Sands Dress". Parts 2 and 3 (the skirts and bodice) are coming soon.
UPDATE: Part 2 (the skirts) is now done and available here: • Making a Ruffled Edwar...
Items/Books mentioned (these may be affiliate links):
Costume in Detail by Nancy Bradfield: www.amazon.com/dp/0896762173/...
Patterns of Fashion 2 by Janet Arnold (currently out of print, sadly. Not sure where there are any available for purchase.)
Pellon Tru-Grid pattern material: www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZ7P7C/...
My s-bend corset is by @Redthreaded
Music in this video is by Million Eyes from Epidemicsound.com
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@persiswynter6357 4 жыл бұрын

It came out beautifully! Great tip on the ruffle making! Oliver is SUCH a good helper cat!

@kyradavis8727 3 жыл бұрын

Love that scene and the Anne of Green Gables series.

@suzismith9681 3 жыл бұрын

I was at the charity store earlier. There was a crinoline for a wedding dress. Someone had made this with the narrow hem and had sewn on plastic boning to add shape to the bottom, along with the usual netting. I have not seen this before, thought that was a great finish. Just thought I would pass this along..... Love the petticoat, under pinning of all sorts seem to be my thing. And the machine ruffles are just the thing! Love the fabric too

@0threnody070 4 жыл бұрын

That dress is so lovely. I would wear that everywhere. I am so excited to see you create it

@clairemanthorpe1585 4 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing sewing tutorial. I’m very excited to see part 2 👏👏

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@barbaraselletti6520 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your video. Thank you for doing this! I have both of the books in your video and I too was intimidated by creating a pattern and making that beautiful gown. Your trailblazing has given me courage to give it a go!

@DamesalaMode 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Good luck with your project!

@thecompassrose5808 3 жыл бұрын

This petticoat is adorable.

@krisnew9676 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos I say this outloud -"She is just SO Talented!!" Thank You for continuing to share what you obviously Love doing!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying them!

@PjMeh 4 жыл бұрын

Carrots! How did I miss this?!? Aww, so happy to see this. I remember you asked about the ruffle cheat/technique on IG, and being as I know nothing, had no clue. I just love your gorgeous sparkles, and sewing projects come to life. Oh, and young Lord Oliver too! Such a treat to see him causing a commotion. Thanks for sharing your craft & artistry with us. 💜

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

@Anne-Marie_Morin-Berard 4 жыл бұрын

i love to see your process in making things. it looks like my process and i also can't math! thank you for sharing this. i love watching you

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

@estelledesigns 4 жыл бұрын

hhaha "excellent cat trap"! Thank you for sharing the cheat tip about getting quick ruffles... I'm shocked that I never knew about this! I've been doing the hard way of manually pulling threads to gather the fabric ugh

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

I did that for years and then just kind of accidentally stumbled on this method after seeing someone do something similar with a special foot and an antique featherweight machine. I was so excited when it worked on my modern machine!

@kitdubhran2968 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t personally want to wear much Edwardian. But I can’t wait to see you building up the quintessential Edwardian outfit. This was a great video. Thanks for sharing!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rejoyce318 3 жыл бұрын

I knew "White Sands" had to be connected to Anne-with-an-e! Looking forward to this project.

@rhondamast3441 4 жыл бұрын

I somehow missed this video when it came out, so I’m here from the second part. I’m midway through my own five gore, unpleated petticoat and trumpet skirt, so it’s very timely.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

What perfect timing! I hope your project goes well!

@meirionwen 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Anne of Green Gables project! I can't wait to see it come together.

@TheMetatronGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hooray! Audio fixed! I was watching when you took it down, earlier. I’m so glad you put it back up. Even with the wonky audio, I was really enjoying it! Thank you for sharing, and this petticoat is beautiful. I can’t wait to see the dress!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

That will teach me to publish without previewing 😁. Thanks for sticking with it!

@Sew_Learning 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I cannot wait to see the next parts! Thank you for sharing!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@AshLG 4 жыл бұрын

I empathise with the cat and sewing room situation so much

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I usually sew in an off-site studio but I've been working from home because of the quarantine. I had forgotten how much those little devils interrupt my sewing!

@katherinemorelle7115 4 жыл бұрын

As do I- my pfp is actually my cat snuggling up in some fabric that I’m trying to sew, with the sewing machine right behind her. It’s a common problem, as my sewing desk/table is out in the loungeroom. There’s no way to lock her out.

@AmeenaF19 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, I need this under my Abayas. It makes the whole dress sit better and it looks nice on it's own too...

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

A good petticoat makes whatever it is worn under look so much better! It gives a wonderful fullness to a skirt and makes the fabric hang better!

@reneestarling9525 4 жыл бұрын

That is such a beautiful illustration. This is going to be fun project to watch!

@fionafiona1146 4 жыл бұрын

I was so disappointed when the (last?) video went private, thank you for uploading!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

There was an error with the sound that I only caught about two minutes after I uploaded, so I had to do some fixing 😂

@scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 жыл бұрын

Dames a la Mode really glad you did 🥰🥰🥰

@littleprincess4615 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I really enjoy making petticoats, but the really nice ones need mock ups and for whatever reason, as long as there’s nothing horribly wrong with it I’ll keep the mock ups I like and just use them as petticoats underneath my nice petticoats. I just can’t bear to get rid of them, and they’re in the right shape anyways so it’s not like it’ll harm the silhouette

@TheFalconoflight 4 жыл бұрын

it's so lovely and moves really well

@violetteplague3043 4 жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@januzzell8631 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Loved the image you're working to! Good luck! Can't wait to see the next pieces - thanks for sharing

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kikidevine694 8 ай бұрын

I got a first edition of the Nancy Bradfield book from my local library for £1. Not sure how it happened but I can only imagine they had no idea what it was they had 😂

@mischief53715 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, how pretty! I love the smooth lines of the petticoat and the ruffle/insertion lace. Can't wait to see how the rest of the dress turns out as Anne of Green Gables is one of my all time favorites. Thank you so much for sharing!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

@mizwoody1 3 жыл бұрын

I can relate with the math part

@oliveatearthenaurora229 4 жыл бұрын

I'm also here from part two: I must've not been in a video mood when this first part came out. I am so excited to see your interpretation of one of these dresses! I always feel like when I see them recreated, they usually look very big and bulky à la 1980s fashion proportions whereas in contemporary fashion plates and photos they look much more proportionally elegant. I always wonder why that is, if it is a change in the way they've been recreated or if it is just a matter of my own perception. Excited to see how you go about it and I love the name you have chosen for it!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

I think proportion on Edwardian garments is really critical and *very very very* different to our modern brains, so you have to be really careful about getting everything right. I also think having really big hair/hats is a key part of that proportion and if don't go big enough the dress looks like it is consuming you! I'll have to make sure I get the styling right on this one!

@HattoHem 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you're calling it your "White Sands Dress!" It looks great so far!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@PocketFullofPoseys 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely! ♥️ I just bought some cotton organdy and now I can't wait to get started on a petticoat!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

It's a fabulous petticoat fabric!

@LadyB_20 4 жыл бұрын

OMG that illustration in that book is beautiful and making it a reality is amazing. Can't wait for the rest. I went wow at the instant ruffles. Good trick for ruffling.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

She has the best costume illustrations! I just love her style!

@101Tribal 4 жыл бұрын

Very elegant petticoat! I love it! And your eyeball method for enlarging and adapting patterns reconciliates me with those books! :D

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ahhhlindsanityyy 4 жыл бұрын

AAAA math, it looks lovely!

@CrankyBubushka 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! I just got the same Janet Arnold book in the mail a few weeks ago. I am so excited to see how you transfer the pattern in it. Math scares me too lol.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

It's a really great book! Definitely one of my favorites!

@THEMAYQUEEN1 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh how exciting! I love Anne of green gables. I would love to make myself a full Edwardian wardrobe. I started in my 20’s but fizzled out with it over time. I look forward to your projects ❤️😁

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Me too - the most important book from my childhood!

@THEMAYQUEEN1 4 жыл бұрын

Dames a la Mode mine too. I have the dvds that Kevin Sullivan made with Megan follows. I have almost worn them out. Lol

@janeilglazier7586 4 жыл бұрын

THEMAYQUEEN1 You can stream that version of Anne of Green Gables on GazeboTV. It’s awesome!

@lemarks1 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!!!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can't wait to wear them together!

@misswazzra 4 жыл бұрын

This grading paper is amazing!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best sewing tools out there as far as I'm concerned!

@misswazzra 4 жыл бұрын

Dames a la Mode after quite a bit of searching I can’t find it for a decent price in Canada :(

@persiswynter6357 4 жыл бұрын

@@misswazzra Have you tried wrapping paper? Some brands have gridlines printed on the back. That will work for the pattern scaling, you'd have to transfer the markings to your toilet fabric.

@pauladavitt7554 4 жыл бұрын

I envy anyone that can draft their own pattern using maths. Looking forward to seeing the final dress.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Well this is my first try and it went pretty well, so I think it's possible for anyone to do it with some trial and error! Not quite ready to attempt a bodice, but a skirt was a good start!

@TealCheetah 4 жыл бұрын

A very excellent cat trap

@ComptonCreations 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍

@crystasews 4 жыл бұрын

That was great! I definitely learned some neat things and enjoyed watching. Also, my old cat used to like to eat tape too 😂 what’s up with that?!

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Cats are so weird haha! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@nievescabrera 4 жыл бұрын

Great yo see you working! Where do you buy the pattern paper?

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon! There is a link to it in the video details.

@cherrylee1103 4 жыл бұрын

ugh, math!! i am going to try that gathering technique.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Works like a charm!

@evanescentraven5733 4 жыл бұрын

My cat eats tape too! Such a weird thing. Mine likes the adhesive, which just boggles my mind.

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Usually she just licks plastic bags...why are cats so weird?!

@BethAge95 3 жыл бұрын

is "patterns of fashion" only available in inch-measurments, or is there a european version where they have cm? it would be a pain in the ass to work with patterns in inches and always having to order the gridded paper from the us

@nadiarogo4511 3 жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued. Do you happen to know the name of this magical pattern paper?

@DamesalaMode 3 жыл бұрын

Pellon tru-grid. There's a link in the video notes.

@FlyLikeADragon 4 жыл бұрын

yep, that's a "pet-I-caught"

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

😹😹😹

@britishrocketeer 4 жыл бұрын

11:52 what is is a cheat but a technique by another name :P

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you think!

@stephaniesews6603 4 жыл бұрын

Turrns out "organdy" means "Organza" in German... But it does not refer to the same type of fabric (as far as I know). German Organza is this super lightweight, see through, often polyester stuff used for tacky curtains, while your "organdy" obviously refers to a beautiful woven, stiff but only kind of see-through fabric you used. I need your type of organdy. What now?

@DamesalaMode 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can't make any recommendations about German fabric sourcing, but perhaps another commenter will see this and chime in.