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Thanks for having me on! It turned out so lovely, the fabric is sooo nice! I think a person from history would definitely find a smart way to add a gusset or similar to make a garment that's slightly too small fit. The sleeves actually fit you perfectly!

Another option for making a lil more room in the bust on medieval dresses is to add in trangular or diamond shaped gussets under the arms. Make the diamond or triangle (depending on your sleeve style/size) long on one side, and as wide as you need it to be. That leaves your neckline intact, and gives you extra breathing room. I've done this on dresses gifted to me but not made for me - I've got a bit more up top than is "average" so I end up altering a lot of my premade clothes. I do Hiberno Norse reenactment, FYI, so I'm absolutely LOVING seeing you tackle this look! And you look beautiful.

Bathing in ancient times is always such a cliché, you can keep yourself clean without bathing. Nowadays we do it with a shower, in the past with a bowl of water and a washcloth. But that doesn't mean they stank. There is a source from England (John Wallingford 1220CE) in which it is reported that the Vikings were cleaner than the natives of the time in England

Dane here! On the image I thought the necklace was made of amber which would definitely have been very accurate (amber jewelry is still quite a common thing for viking museums to sell here btw). The coral is still very nice though

The Welsh Viking did an excellent episode on makeup in the Viking era.

Such a beatiful outfit. Youve gotta do a Volga Tatar makeover! Other Eastern European cultures would be fun to see you explore too

The eyeliner makes you look like a completely different person! What a blast to the past!

Morgan Donner called this dress when she made it, "Ye Olde Sexy Potato." I've seen several people make this dress now, and I'm sure that everyone had issues with it across the bust. It is definitely an interesting shape and cut. I'm wondering if the person who sewed it 1100 years ago had no chest. That said, I'm always impressed with how much hand stitching you do for these clothes.

Can;t wait for a Dutch episode one day.

_If you want to_ try more viking clothes, you can check the welch viking. You made a beautiful dress, and the whole look is stunning.

One idea would be to do a week’s worth of another ancient culture’s cooking. But I seriously think you are the best person to decide when and what to do next. It’s been such a treat to find your videos and to watch them bloom. A treasure of a gift! Thank you so much. Laura

Ms Birchwood - There is a small-scale channel called "Malcom P.L." who has been doing videos on how the people of the Iroquois Confederacy and nearby nations lived (Northern New England / South-eastern Canada). The armor he reproduced is amazing and so creative. Perhaps you could speak with him about the clothing of the region and the era, 18th Century mostly.

The relatability of only being able to braid on oneself through muscle memory and can’t look in the mirror or you’ll mess up is top notch 😂

Looks good. I agree with adding the eye liner to the bottom. Kohl was most often used to diminish reflection of the sun into the eyes.

That brown wool is really lovely, and a great choice for the dress. My husband has elbow length hair and I braid it daily for him, I often do the very same braid on him because it really keeps his hair out of his face.

A girdle would have been nice, but all the same, looks good. It would be great if you do some more on the dress later, possibly adding something like stitching to decorate

Love the outfit. It's a good color on you and well made. I like how the gore you added to the neckline gave it a different appearance (it's probably how style changed over the millenia, someone needed an outfit to fit differently and tried just what you did and voila, a new fashion was born. I made myself a similar outfit close to 10 years ago but used a linen instead of wool. It's comfortable to wear. However, I'm surprised the pattern you showed (4:29) uses the term 'gusset' for a 'gore' (godet).

please do more cooking medieval stuff videos, it was my favorite video

Excellent video! Always nice to see Lilja on here too!

Thank you so much for this insight into what a Viking woman would have worn etc. I would love to see you do a Celtic makeover, preferably Welsh Celt!

I can easily imagine a Viking woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding making the exact change that you did.

This is so cool! I love the colors you chose!

It looks beautiful and I love the fabric!! Rain check on the recommended future projects because my brain is fried from work, but I'll be thinking!

Greetings! I've been on the silent side of your viewers for some time now, and I just want to simply say I really like what the channel offers. And tthis collab' was a real great vid'! Cheers from the south west of France!

These makeover videos are so fun! We get to learn more about these historical fashion eras along with you.

gosh you're pretty. I like historical garments, and you're very good at making them

First of all, I love your channel! You make history feel so alive, and historical people become quite the fashionists thanks to you. Big gap in my personal tiny bit of history knowledge. :) Idea for another makeover: ancient germans - I assume they don't differ too much from vikings, but maybe they do? I also heard they went crazy on the hairstyles, maybe that's true. Could be fun to watch and compare! Romans are the main source of knowledge here, but they tend to be unreliable since their descriptions were aimed to make Romans look amazing and the rest of the world barbarian...

That is such a nice dress tbh. I think your the second person I've seen make it, (the other is Morgan Donner years ago). It looks like it'd be just a nice dress for throwing on and lounging around the house too. I'm loving these little make over vids too. Maybe doing some more ancient stuff, like possibly Egyptian and Mesopotamian or something could be fun to explore and rabbit hole down. You could also do other medieval eras, but that would mostly end up being more hair related methinks, since you'd only really be doing natural looks make-up wise. But differing veiling and wimples etc would be interesting to also rabbit hole.

great video! everything turned out really well - also impressive to get that dress done so quickly !!

I would love love love an Ancient Irish makeover!

Ah, I love seeing viking make overs that aren't all fantasy themed! Love it as always, Vi!

I really enjoy your videos. Would you consider an Egyptian makeover? It's ancient and you could continue practicing with your kohl liner.

I wonder if they used any hair products like hair oils to tame frizz and make the braiding easier and stuff? I would guess that they probably did? Would probably be good for your curls anyway to comb it through with some light hair oil, Vasi, before braiding it so it doesn't knot so much. Maybe a scalp oil if you don't already use something like that, to help with the dryness?

You are so beautyful ! Thank you for sharing ❤

I know it's not the point of the video, but you look absolutely stunning with this makeover.

Enjoyed the vlog. Will your next history dress project be the Arnolfini portrait gown ot Romeo and Juliet the Olivia Husseyone?

Good work and presentation. The Viking dress looks wonderful. I like how you fixed the bodice so that it fits you more comfortably. The braid came out really well. I hope you were able to rest your arms for a while after doing it by yourself. Thanks to your friend, Lija, too.

V saying "I just woke up and haven't put on any make-up," while I'm thinking 'Stunning!' You never need to make excuses for your looks, lady!

You look amazing! 😁😁😁 I like this hairstyle and make up.

I was a speaker at a conference with Doug Adams. He was a lot of fun! I'm glad to see you doing Viking. It's so easy, but also very beautiful. You make a beautiful Viking! Maybe a Tartar Viking? :D I also have dry, tangly hair and dry skin. I started working castor oil into my scalp and hair once a week before washing the next day and, wow! what a difference! Ancient Celtic, Welsh, Brittany folk costume (those hats), anything around the Baltic or anything Slavic. Bronze Age or Iron Age, as well. You certainly have a lot of cross-over pieces for those. Dutch country, again with the linen hair coverings. You can do anything Morgan Donner has done. :D

Absolutely gorgeous dress. I love that it's hand sewn. I like your work around as well.

This was a lovely look. You are such a delight to watch as your joy in what you are doing just shines through! I would love to see you do a pre-raphaelite look as it would suit your face and hair beautifully and the dress shapes would fit your aesthetic well xx

Wow, I know nothing about Viking clothing, but this dress looks so graceful and comfortable!

The sewing commenced!

I think you are right, you are chaotic good (and as one of the creators of DnD*, I ought to know what that is). I am also glad to learn that you are familiar with our game. I know how isolated I felt when I was living alone, before I met my wife, and I just want to assure you that I and your other invisible fans are grateful to share your life, so you are not alone. Your enthusiastic and friendly treatment of historical costumes is very entertaining. *see Secrets of Blackmoor: The True History of Dungeons & Dragons)

I love the calibration of this video and the detail of the information is wonderful, thank you!

Beautiful as always.

I would wear this dress anytime. It looks comfortable and I love the triangle inserts. For every day I would have to add pockets along the side seams. It looks really great! My hair is long and curly, I think I could do the braid as well! Thank you for the inspiration!👍

Awe, it looks so good!!!!❤❤❤

Beautiful, I love the dress 😍🥰

The coral necklace looks very similar to necklaces made from small amber shards that I have seen. Considering the prevalence of amber around the baltic sea, I would expect it to feature in norse jewelry, so that really made the look more believable to me. Also it just looks great, both the dress but also the hairstyle and makeup.

This was very interesting to watch, and the result is lovely!

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Excellent result. Hair and makeup can be beneficial to change your style for fun, but you look great in your "messy hair" and no makeup. I don't think you need to apologize for how you look, as beautiful as you are naturally. But I'm a 60-year-old guy who never tried changing my appearance in my personal life. I did do it occasionally in high school, but that was for drama class and school plays. I don't have enough hair left in front for my traditional side part, so when I grow it long for extra insulation in the winter, I just comb it back (what little there is) so I don't look like I'm trying to do a comb over. 🤣👴 Keep having fun! 🥰🥰I enjoy watching you explore your heritage, and that of the people around you. 😎

So lovely! Really love this new series, looking forward to new episodes :)

I can't braid looking in a mirror haha I have to do it by my imagination if that makes sense. Like visualizing the braiding process rather than seeing it.

The dress looks gorgeous, very flattering.

Another very pretty makeover. I like the eyeliner; clearly the Norse knew it enhances one's eyes. Any other "makeover" you choose will be interesting. And I agree with others that underarm gussets are a good choice. I've done that with store-bought blouses which are always too long, so I can hem them and add a couple of gussets.

I find your videos very relaxing. Thanx again!

Braids look great on you!

That hairstyle made me laugh... that's how I did my hair 2 nights ago! 😂😂

it doesn't matter if you're not a makeup artist - you are an expert in your own face.

Really cool! The dress turned out beautifully! Maybe not quite viking since the Herjolfsnes clothing remains date quite a bit after the end of the viking age and they represent high mediaeval fashion comparable to the continent. Beautiful work nonetheless and always great to see these extraordinary finds represented.

So beautiful, thank you! Would you like something from Inkas, Mayas or any Native Indian Makeover? You are amazing, love Tatiana

I love Vikings! And I really want to go to Iceland. I love this!

Wonderful Video and a fun idea. Also no wonder you are so likeable Chaotic Good is the most popular alignment for a reason.

I think you did a great job with that makeover. For a suggestion for a future one, how about Roman from the time of Julius Ceaser?

Very interesting! What about dressing like Inuit people? Not sure about ancient, but traditional clothing today is quite similar to clothing about 200 years ago. Would require some furs and skins.

Roman make-over would be great.

I am loving this look for you.

I don't understand the "bathing once a week" comment. People bathed once a week because it was a lot of water to heat , but our ancestors washed by hand everyday using a basin, ewer of hot water, soap and cloth up until the 1960's or 70's ...

Turned out amazing!

I would love to see an ancient Egyptian makeover - I think you could have a lot of fun with that look

I don't know much about it, but anything about the historical fashion from like, Germany? It makes me sad that I know so little about my heritage, and I feel like you might have an easier time finding information and resources than I would. Also, it's much less historical, but as a nerd, figuring out the historical influences and recreating the style for the different cultures in Tolkien's work would be fun. I see a lot of people dressing "like Hobbits" but I think that doing something with the Dwarf culture and style could be very cool. I know that braids are a big part of that "aesthetic", and as you've mentioned having a easier time with them, it could make it a little more fun for you! As always, I love your work and your content and thank you for sharing it with us!

This was really cool.

Another great video!! Do you have to cut the wool fabric in any particular way - like following certain lines or weaves or patterns? I haven't worked much with wool fabric so I'm a little hesitant to cut it incorrectly... Thanks!

Beautiful job!!!

Looks surprisingly cute ngl. Nice work.

Yes, add more! Lol

Beautiful fabric.

Congrats on 100k 🎉🎉🎉

The book is great but hideously expensive currently (presumably due to a limited print run). Kudos for holding your arms up for all that time! It hurts!

You always look so beautiful but waw you look so stunning

so cool. i'm a beginner seamstress and I wish i had your skills!

Congratulations on 100k! 🎉🎉🎉 Does this mean the YT algorithm is finally getting smarter 🤷🏻‍♀️

Maybe you could do a Scottish makeover? I don't really know, like a kilt or something?

beautiful make-over!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

awesome. loved it!

You look great and very authentic.

If a garment is pressing your breast down, reach in from the top and pull them up, holding the garment down (towards the floor). The garment will then give you support and you'll feel great! This happens to me all the time when I put on tank tops. 💖🌞🌵😷

Hahahaha!!! Chaotic Neutral here!!!!

Congrats on 100k!!

Awesome! Well done!

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This looks so good on you 💖💕

Oh, lovely. Wow.

Hi:-) ...interesting.. I was looking forwadr to the hair treatment and honestly, I was expecting something more elaborate, but I probably have the wrong idea thaks for the series Vikings :-) ...the sleeves fit you perfectly, you are very handy and imaginative (small place for bust- triangle was good a idea; it looked like it was supposed to be that way for the beginning- well done! :-) ......have a nice day:-) S.

if you are up for a huge challenge i think you could do a beautiful geisha look. its complex but i mean!!! always gorgeous!!!! and also so fascinating to study. also just have to say that i think it is so fascinating that i look so extremely similar to you but my ethnic background is so different. im japanese and german!

I have no idea what ‘fix’ would have been most common among the Norse for the bust issue, but certainly no one would have gotten rid of an otherwise good garment over that - headcanon that VikingVasi inherited it from someone smaller in the chest, or that it was originally made for her when she was, say, 14 or 15.