Planning sewing for a HUGE Edwardian Costuming trip! Lists, fabrics, timelines OH MY!

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My process for planning for a big costuming trip to Prince Edward Island that's months away. Yes, start early!
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@kirstenpaff8946 2 жыл бұрын

May the sewing gods smile on you and your bobbin always have just enough thread.

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

The best blessing!

@lauramcguire7970 2 жыл бұрын

Planning videos are some of my favourites. I think you’ll get 90% done. ✅

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote of confidence 🙂

@michellecornum5856 2 жыл бұрын

It is really crazy scary how looking at it on a calendar really, REALLY shortens your timeline.

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! I was a little shocked when I saw how all that time got eaten up!

@sarahmwalsh 2 жыл бұрын

Whatever happens, I think you will prioritize the bathing costume over some of the other simpler pieces. Because what the heck, you NEED that bathing costume!!

@cauldroncreations 2 жыл бұрын

Since you said we can try to predict how you do... my prediction is you complete everything except the extra shirtwaist & skirt but still sneak in your bathing costume. Mainly because that is what I would probably do ;)

@Chibihugs 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great way to plan ahead for costuming goals

@enixon8268 2 жыл бұрын

As a Western Canadian I have only had one opportunity to travel to PEI. I was 15. Cavendish Beach is my most favorite beach I have ever seen in the world. Enjoy your visit. As someone else said, it will be windy. In October it may also be rainy and cold or sunny and warm...perhaps on the same day. Be prepared with layers. You may find your caped, wool suit is suitable for the rainy days. July/Aug are the hot, beachy months. The Canadian Atlantic in Oct is not for swimming.

@rachelgiguere5839 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see all those outfit! Don't forget they have a lot of wind on this PEI !

@sewthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын

I do my planning pretty much the same and always plan so that I finish a week before the deadline. Most of the time I'm sewing minutes before I leave out the door 🤣

@johngion9398 2 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous! I would love to spend a week on PEI dressed in edwardian suits and men's seaside clothes!

@jenniferandrew3373 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful for me as I think about my spring / summer wardrobe! My goal is to have a mostly me-made wardrobe for every day life. And I've never been organized about what I need, how many items, and exactly what fabric I'll need. So, thank you!

@pioneercynthia1 Жыл бұрын

I became your utter devoted the instant you mentioned the words "panic sewing." Are there really two different volumes of Voice of Fashion

@DamesalaMode Жыл бұрын

There are actually like 6 different volumes!!! You can't always find them because they go in and out of print, but there are lots of them!

@xnapalmxmorningx 2 жыл бұрын

PEI is beautiful in the summer. A lot of the beaches are a red color and the sea is like a deep green which was kinda mind blowing.

@lesleyharris525 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, good luck with your sewing adventures, I hope you're successful in making all the pretty things, I wait until we can see some of the beautiful outfits you are planning.💖

@LadyRebeccaFashions 2 жыл бұрын

This trip sounds like a dream! It was fun hearing you plan everything out! :)

@DemonOBrien 2 жыл бұрын

You are delightful!!! What a happy lil video! Thank you so much!!! :-)

@jenninstitches 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from New England, the water is so cold in September there I can tell you that PEI is only that much colder than the shores of Maine. Swimming would be terribly uncomfortable. I cannot wait to see how everything else works up.

@annafatima 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I'm doing Actual Planning as we speak!

@crystal8160 2 жыл бұрын

A quick tip for your beaded overlay. If you aren’t worried about having to alter it later then you can use a set of pliers to crush the beads in the seam allowance. Unfortunately that will still leave you the sequences to contend with but has the benefit of not causing unraveling of the embroidery thread.

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that's a great tip! Thank you!

@cynthiadugan858 2 жыл бұрын

I like this tip! I would never have thought of it myself either. Thanks!

@ManorandMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Hope *does* spring eternal! Good luck you!

@live4ever4022 2 жыл бұрын

My DREAM trip!!!

@denisebennett3144 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see your outfits.

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully I can finish them all 🤞

@cypriennezed5640 2 жыл бұрын

I know Juul Thijssen did a #ReformDressChallenge and posted a great tutorial with links to Fanny's awesome blogpost about it -- good luck, can't wait to see yours!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Juul's beautiful dress! I will have to go back and watch the videos in that series!

@crystal8160 2 жыл бұрын

Also there is a reform tea gown dress pattern. Its by La Mode Bagatelle and is called Victorian Artistic Reform Tea Gowns. They have their own website but they are also sold on amazon dry goods. But the pattern is kind of pricey but is very comprehensive.

@emilysmith2784 2 жыл бұрын

Love your planning style. You have motivated me to make a plan for my year. Also your handwriting is so beautiful 🤩

@thejehanne 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see how you get on with the ' aesthetic dress' . Been thinking about one for ages but there's indeed such a lack of patterns which makes it a little intimidating.

@VintageModiste 2 жыл бұрын

PEI, what a dream vacation you are going to have! ❤️ Your plans sound amazing, Amazon Drygoods sells the La Mode Bagatelle Artistic Reform Tea Gowns pattern, and it’s very comprehensive and just so cute! I can’t wait to see what you make!

@Keeperoffyre 2 жыл бұрын

a trip to PEI? the bibliophile in me is excited for you! at one point in time, i wanted to visit PEI...and dress in period clothes! make like Anne Shirley or Sarah Stanley as I sit beside the sand dunes in a B&B and just enjoy life (seriously, i need to get all the Anne of Green Gables "movies" and the Avonlea series like yesterday!)

@cyndyatwildrose5551 2 жыл бұрын

I love this planning! I have realized two things while watching this! You are going to need more costume closet space! And it need to find some friends that like to travel and dress up! Sounds like so much fun!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

You're right about that! The rack is already over full 😂

@eeewyuck 2 жыл бұрын

You know thats one thing im just starting to do....planning ( my sewing adventures). It only took me two years to realize it actually helps a lot

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

For many years I was 100% a last-minute panic sewist. Making lists is much better 😂

@holdthepresses 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I just bought the same blue/yellow/white cotton fabric! I’m planning a modern summer dress!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh cool!

@ginadelfina5887 2 жыл бұрын

I love Anne of Green Gables too! What an exciting trip idea, to go to Prince Edward Island. I'm looking forward to seeing more about these projects.

@trudicole3520 2 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in your plans the aesthetic dress and the sequined overdress particularly so I will be following closely I love the way you sew you are so meticulous

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Aesthetic dress is in-progress as we speak and I'm going to do a video on it ☺️

@valleriejoy 2 жыл бұрын

I have some projects that I need to accomplish and you’ve motivated me to get organized in my planning. Thanks

@penny7b 2 жыл бұрын

Really great to see your process. I can't wait to see some of these projects come to life. The focus was really good on this video too. Thank you. :)

@jenniferstocker5462 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you will need a ladies maid for this trip? ( this is me volunteering !) Love the planning process for a travel wardrobe!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Happily we have all become very good at being each other's ladies' maids! ☺️☺️☺️

@sommersorenson3564 2 жыл бұрын

What an exciting trip! 11 year old me(and 46 year old me) is very excited for you and hoping someday to get there myself :) Will there be puffed sleeves though? ;) I hope you are able to get most if not all of what you want done. Also, will you be sharing your making journey with us hear on KZfaq? Happy Sewing!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! I'm hoping to film most of these projects if I have time ☺️

@rebeccasabourin6193 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun. Also I live on P.E.I.

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! What a beautiful place to live!

@yharm2606 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the Black lace take on its new form!

@brutusabundia2734 2 жыл бұрын

Did you say PEI in September? Looks an amazing Trip. However I suggest you verify the weather there at this time of year. I know that in Quebec, september night can be very cool. Wish you the best time ever!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

We have reviewed historical weather data!

@susankellam8844 2 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous trip! You're going to love PEI! Be sure to go to Dalvay by the Sea (White Sands Hotel in the opening scene of Anne of Green Gables, Megan Follows version) and have some Sticky Date Pudding in the restaurant It's to die for!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We are hoping to do our fancy dinner there in our ballgowns!

@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820 2 жыл бұрын

That's quite a workload and you are very organized and capable. I have wayched several costumers make reformed dresses on youtube.They can have folksy embroidery which I really like. Good luck!

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

I really adore the ones with embroidery but that is a skill I am so hopelessly slow at that I'd never finish anything! But it adds such beautiful texture and design to them!

@TealCheetah 2 жыл бұрын

Hows your schedule going???

@DamesalaMode 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a crash and burn emoji??? 😂😂😂. I'm way behind lol!

@23Datcat Жыл бұрын

I was wondering this exact thing, but given the car crash that my sewing life is right now, I think its reasonable to expect that the best paid plans can go awry. Retro Claude has a rating system for her projects, to scale the volume and finish expectations for herself. Its a good way to take pressure off yourself when setting deadlines.