At this point, I have budding suspicions that this amazingly eloquent woman is secretly a time traveler.

I’m danish, but I just want to let you know that I found a rump in an antique store and it was stuffed with fine hay and strands of lavender. Sorry for my poor English, hope you understand.

“I like big rumps and I cannot lie” 1890

Here is a bit of trivia for you historical enthusiasts out there; When you see “Ye” written on old signs and such as in “Ye old somethingorother”, it is actually pronounced “The”. It used to be spelled with a letter called ‘Thorn’, standing for “TH”, which I am convinced (based on my limited knowledge of runes and letter origins) is a derivative of the Old Norse rune ‘thurisaz’, the rune of Thor, which also stands for “TH”. ‘Thorn’ looks like a P with the circle moved down to the center of the line. German and Italian printers didn’t have this letter in their typesets, so it was changed to a ‘y’ with a little annotated e above it, written as you would an exponent in a mathematical equation. This was to let people know that it wasn’t really a ‘y’. So on signs with the word “ye”, people just read and pronounced it as “the”. Hope someone found that interesting. :)

"Ye olde historically accurate towel" 😂😂 i love your humor, can't believe i only found you now

I have only just stumbled across your wonderful channel. Cue the binge watching! I just wanted to give you a hint regarding your ham (the little overstuffed cushion), attach a couple of sturdy ribbons to it so you can tie it around your thigh for less slippage. It really helps speed up sewing those seams. I've been sewing for nearly 50 years and that advice came from my own grandma.

Sadly, I cannot contribute to your already existing knowledge in any way, but I can say that I was deeply interested and immersed in the process throughout the entire video! And that's coming from somebody with a love for history, yet absolutely zero sewing and garment-crafting experience. I would love to see more videos from you in the future! 💖

Decided to go back to the beginning to watch all ur older videos...

how on earth did i not know pinning the work to a cushion was something you could do?!?! ive been making my life soo hard without that bit of knowledge! i hand sew everything i have ever sewn as im afraid of sewing machines and wish i’d known😂🤦🏼‍♀️

I listen to these videos to calm my nerves. My husband overheard the beginning of this one, and is now convinced Bernadette is a Necromancer.

0:00 A legend was born

I love how you noted how long each step took you! Its fascinating to know how much time and work goes I to a single step or piece. :)

what a fantastic video! I loved your voiceover, your sewing is beautiful and your commitment to historical authenticity makes my historian heart flutter! marvellous

Your channel is absolutely delightful! As a newbie seamstress myself, your attention to detail and commentary on your work is lovely to listen to and learn from. I've been watching you for a few days now, and I've been very inspired to take on my own projects, as I have been interested in costuming for a long while! Thank you so much for your amazing channel and resources!

Okay the person whinging about cork rumps in that letter to the editor or whatever it is cracks me up! Reminds me of men today saying “take her swimming on the first date!” 🙄😂

I'm on a binge and sadly, I am almost out of videos. Your knowledge and skills are something to marvel at!

A rather timely video. Only last week my daughter said she would like to learn to sew because she wants to be able to eventually make some Victorian style dresses and undergarments. Although I can sew to a degree, I don't have much of a clue as to how to make these things and then suddenly I come across your video! I will definitely let her know about you. Thank you so much.

I just stumbled upon your videos, and I definitely need more youtubers in my life saying " I am in desperate need of a rump." :-D I am an archaeologist by training and admire your experimental archaeology a lot. Thanks for the lovely hour I spent with your videos!

The rump looks so small, impressive how much shape amd volume it added.

Bernadette,if you ever want to restuff your rump 😉 with horse hair, contact me. I have horses ,I make jewelry from their hair and would be happy to share with you,for historical accuracy’s sake 🙂

watching this video is like going back in time, well done Bernadette!!

watching this in 2020 and seeing her progress has inspired me so much☺️

Omg she started here. Now with1 million subscribers. Congradulations with this milestone. Stay happy and healthy. 😊😊😊🎉🎉🤗

“Ye olde historically accurate towel” Why is that tru tho

Lucy Maud Montgomery springs to mind when listening to you speak, It brings back fantastic memories of Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, I fell in love within an hour of a weeks stay last summer and now I constantly feel home sick for the little piece of haven where Anne of Green Gables game to be. It had been on my bucket list for years and was the best trip of a lifetime, Maud wort that she was "very near to a kingdom of ideal beauty and having been and seen the beauty myself I most definitely felt the same and find myself wishing the days and months away so that I can return for a few weeks. Thank you for sharing your sewing projects I look forward to watching all you previous and future videos ...Happy Sewing 🧵 😊

don't mind me going back to the first upload and watch all of your videos. i really like your content

There is only one correct way to start a video and it is “Dear viewer, I am in desperate need of a rump.”

I love when you give information about the sewing times on the screen. Thats so helpful to get a better feeling about how long all of it took you 😊

I love your plaid skirt. Perhaps a tutorial on working with plaids might be had?

Thanks Bernadette for the total time stamps on the different parts of construction. I love watching your well edited and composed videos to get inspired and excited about sewing. Seeing the time stamps also helps me feel encouraged, they help me feel better (less discouraged) about my own progress when I feel like it’s going too slowly. Way to find a way to keep the videos engaging, fun and real! 🙏

I bet you still find feathers lying around your workspace :P

Love your videos and I love that you address the viewer as if you were writing a letter.

Your videos FASCINATE me to no end.

"Three" years later, I am so very delighted to view this gem. I treasure your research, videography & diligent focused creations. This is one of the most delightful "rump" pad videos I have seen. And, by far, the most desirable to copy,that I can remember.

“Know I’m sure, dear viewer...” I subscribed just off of that fragment. Such a proper form of elegance displayed by a very beautiful women.

I love the fact that you seek out primary sources, where such can be found, and try to make the rest authentic in thought if deed is not possible.

I am obsessed with this! It's funny what parts of projects most appeal to us -- if there is something less skilled than a novice sower, I would be that -- but it's the rump that most appeals to me, of all of the project. And I would follow that up by trying to modify any dress already in my closet, that would it, so I could wear it constantly.

You are such FUN to watch and learn from. I love the fact that you tell us that modern fabrics move differently than period ones. Silk doesn't move like man made viscose.

I find your voice and manner of speaking to be very relaxing. I like sewing, but will probably never actually make anything like the amazing projects that you do. The most complicated thing I ever sewed was a tuxedo for my husband. I've made several wedding dresses and other formal gowns, but nothing historical. The only thing that could even be considered historically inspired was a pair of dresses, for my oldest daughter to dress up as Betsy Ross(nobody knew who that was) and my middle daughter to dress up as Felicity from the American Girl series, both for Halloween about a decade ago. Those dresses were far from historically accurate, but they were pretty, and the girls loved them. Anyway, I hope you keep making videos forever; I love all the historical information, and I really enjoy your voice. :)

Thanks for noting the time that the seams actually took to sew. I was feeling positively glacial!

I'm sorry I'm a little late here to this particular video, which I found very interesting. One problem I see arrising though, excuse me going straight to a critique, is likely the feathers trying to escape, as you neither seem to have used down-proof linen ( a special weave) nor used dry soap rubbed generously on the insides of the bustle/rump to prevent escape of feathers. the latter method was used on bedding and similar until very recently, and I use the method still. Else I was exceedlingly impressed with the making and the tools used. Thank you so much for this and your other videos, your time and efforts.

I realized I have only watched your newer videos so I came back here. You have gained a beautiful confidence

Oh how I wish I had your patience. I tried a small project to hand sew and just practice your technique and got frustrated because I couldn’t keep my stitches even or straight. I will try again but more patience is required and I will just have to keep practicing. Thank you for posting these wonderful videos.

whoa, that was cool! I am fascinated by the way of tracing! Personally, I am happy to also use modern techniques on my more historical garments. I like to combine the old and the new. But I see and understand the challenge of trying to figure out how did they work back then. and why. and experimenting! so it was a true pleasure to watch this process! now, if you excuse me, a bustle bum pad is awaiting my attention to be made :D

I am in the middle of the quarantine and just got to know your channel. So, i need to say: I am loving it! I'm doing a big marathon and watching all of your videos! You are incredible, girl! Congratulations.

I quite appreciate knowing the amount of time you put into each of these processes! Thanks for sharing and your commitment to the craft. I watch your videos while crocheting a blanket and I feel I want to begin sewing some of my own clothes, as I have been inspired by you.

That was a fantastic video! Exceptionally well done. I’m glad I stumbled upon your Instagram post this morning. I can’t wait go see more videos from you.

I loved this video. Not only are you extremely talented but I was fascinated the entire time with the whole process. Can’t wait to see what other projects you post!

Aah - "Ye Olde Bum Shoppe" - where Have you gone?!? Love it, and as always, love your presentations and your wonderfully-edited videos; you always give great visuals, as well as narration - it you're super funny, too!

A feathered filled rump sounds comfortable for sitting

I am still enamoured of the quality of work, both in film and in fabric; three years on and still such a joy to learn from!

9:00 and here we see a rare glimpse of the well-known leather thimble, not yet yellowed by extensive wear and deeply appreciated service

You're having a cup'a tea while sewing😱 Time Travelling Seamstress 😂. Very informative video

This is so tastefully done! I'm impressed with the production value of your videos. You are delightfully interesting and your passion seeps through in every little detail! Well done!

Having binge watched SO MANY of these glorious videos, how many more of us are blown away by the breathtaking precision of this wonderful witch's precision stitching! Zounds, My Lady! I am quite overcome with admiration!

Such a pleasure to see someone use the actual quilting stitch instead of all now popular running stitch! I give this video 5 stars.

Here we are, rewatching ye olde beautiful channel.

I can't get over how stinkin cute you are. it really brightens my day

Dearest Bernadette, so glad I’ve found this channel. I enjoy your work tremendously. Can’t wait to see your progress on Lady Sherlock Holmes. Sincerely, a viewer. PS. I love the view from your windows! New York is such a beautiful city.

You deserve so much more subscribers, you’re amazing ❤️

Wow, coming back years later to refresh on making a pouncing bag, I love how this channel has only grown for the better! 💜💜

Great video. Love the hand made pouncer which is a technique still used by quilters. We however are able to buy them.

Wonderful to see you sitting cross-legged in the window like a proper tailor! Have you read 'The Tailor of Gloucester', by Beatrix Potter? I think you'd love it.

I just stumbled across your site to do research on making a "Bum Pad". Watching you do everything by hand made me think about all the hours that must of went into making an entire outfit.....holy cow.......I am so thankful for sewing machines nd sergers! I commend you for doing everything by hand and staying as true to the historic piece as possible. I am going to have to construct this bum.....I like the way it is shaped and it lays better on the body. Thank you for your tutorial!

Your sewing is impeccable. Great work

Good evening Bernadette, I enjoyed watching your presentation of this work. You have given me closures on this historical undergarment. I am a historian/artist who has been crocheting and needle work for forty years now. I’ve researched these along with ceramics, and many historical people, events, and civilizations. When we look back as historians we deduce so much, as we have no other choice. You are honorable and amazingly interesting. Thank you for creating historical evidences on your research an work. Sincerely, A Fellow Creator

Oh my goodness. I found this video after binging your channel. What a fresh, bright, lovely video this was. Thank you for sharing your goodness!

I think I've discovered the most pleasant possible thing to watch when high on oxycodone and recovering from surgery. always a treat ms banner, always a treat.

When I made one (maybe three years ago now?), I ended up with a similar shape, but stuffed mine with wool. Cheers!

Your channel is an absolute delight

I think it won’t be long before the feathers start to come through the linen; generally you need a very tight weave ticking to keep the feathers where they belong. Copious amounts of cotton padding would be a better option, I think, with a loose-woven linen.

I really like the research clip in the video. I mean, I knew she had to visit a library or something for research and couldn’t do all of it online, but it’s nice to see that it’s true

Listening to the music i couldnt help but expect Sam o’ nellas snarkiness.

Looking at your stitching gives me life.

What a ingenious way of making markings I'm sold .

I use yarn in various other projects, and the shreds/fluff from yarn also make excellent stuffing. Exsisting cabbage of all sorts might have be used by the home seamstress.

also "yours truly, Bernadette" is such a cute way to say "bye" at the end of a video i love it

I would be very interested in an episode where you describe your background and training before embarking on this journey into the past. Perhaps you might be interested in Lucy Worsley, who is a British historian who sometimes takes a walk in historical period dress and times. You're fortunate to live in NYC with all its resources, libraries, and fabrics. I've never done anything on the scale you attempt, but I did--and still do--make period clothing for the 18 inch dolls in my collection. I also sew more recent period clothing for my Jill, Ginny, and Ginnette dolls of my childhood. When my daughter was a little girl, I purchased an inexpensive porcelain doll for her and dressed her in a reproduction of a Regency ensemble--all stitched by hand. My favorite periods are Regency, Ante-Bellum, Edwardian, and, of course, my own post WW II years. Heirloom sewing and knitting for babies and children are also part of my retirement "busy work"--only now I create for my grandchildren. Sadly, the ladies in the South who kept those traditions are retiring and some have, sadly, passed. Martha Campbell Pullen, Margaret Pierce, etc., no longer publish, but their books can still be found on the secondary market. Martha Pullen was known for updating heirloom techniques with modern sewing machines, especially computer embroidery machines. I still prefer the old way...one hand stitch at a time.

Impressive for a first video! Circling back to your older videos :) I am astonished

It looks so much better than my oversized travel neck pillow style one I made years ago! I must try your style next time. Great job as always!

I truly inlove with what you were doing .. i love the sewing tutorial very much.. im still new in sewing .. a beginner and i love all the medieval movie and their costumed.... and i come across with your channel ... and love every single of it... you're amazing , talented and inspiring

So well done. Absolutely fantastic.

Your videos are so calming. I'm going to binge watch them all now

As always it's a real pleasure to see you working. Thank you for the inspiration you're giving me. Worm kisses from Bulgaria, Europe.

I loved this! This video is quite old so I don't know if you still see any of the posts here ~ if you ever have the opportunity to come to the UK there are full collections of clothes, including undergarments from the early through late Victorian period on display at Osborne house on the Isle of Wight. While this only shows the clothing of the extremely well to do in this case it will give you much context (I believe) for undergarments.

As someone who has sensory issues especially with feathers stuffed things I cringed so had at the stuffing. Bernadette: *guts a pillow* Me: Ah, down, my old nemesis.

While I myself have never tried to sew historical clothing, I’m very surprised that there is very little information on the construction. However, I am truly enjoying your videos. I would just love to sit and have a cup of tea with you while you sew. I know we would have a lovely time together.

How long to cleanth up ye feathers?

I am enamoured by your propensity for traditionalism 💚

1:54 And 'twas at that time I realized, this is the same music at the Sam O'nella Academy intro.

I always love the background music playing in your videos!

I do not know if feathers were the authentic stuffing. But it makes the most sense to me.

I lived watching this video and it gave me some good idea on what do do with my horse's hair when the shedding season starts

you are helping me so much in understanding the fashions of the period for a book I am writing. Many thanks!

I just discovered your videos, and I adore them. You are gifted. And have a great sense of humor.

Am I the only one who read 'I should not be trusted with amazon' from the description box in Bernadettes voice?

I love your channel and the music is divine!!

"Ye old buttylicious?" I didn't know they got down like that then!!! 🤨😍

i like how this video is done as if it's an vintage letter from a fine Victorian to another fine noble...

I have no idea why i watched this but her voice is made for the tube