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Making a Late 1930's Dress // Oof satin 😬

TheClosetHistorian

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Why didn't I make a simple little something instead? This is the opposite of stretching before doing your gymnastics 😵 I reenter the sewing fray with a late 1930s design that's a tiny bit outside my comfort zone with all these pointy bits to arrange just right. Turns out I may need some fit fixes too, but allow me to say the fit over the bust and the seaming in general is pretty dang glorious overall. Should I transform this idea into a late 40's design and color block it instead for another round? Minus the floopy rayon satin of course...

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20 Comments

@KittenishBehaviourSian 1 year ago

I love the new intro and the Furry Overlords are wonderful. No project is ever really complete without a little added fluff 🥰

@norichuu1618 1 year ago

Love the new intro and glad to see you sewing again! Also for satin vs. sateen -- Satin fabric is made from filament fibers (silk, poly, and so forth) using the satin weave and sateen is staple fibers (cotton/linen/etc) using the satin weave. The same applies to organza vs. organdy. Same weave, different fiber types. The nature of staple fibers (a bunch of shorter strands spun into a single thread) means they won't be super smooth once spun, hence a slightly more matte finish in a cotton sateen versus a silk or poly satin.

@sandiemable 1 year ago

😍😍😍Welcome back, Bianca; your sewing parlor has been officially broken in with a stunning dress! Give yourself grace; there may be a few hiccups along the way, but it's the finished product that matters. Don't worry about the noise outside. 🤗

@krose6451 1 year ago

I love this new opening. Im sure it took a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion!

@laurajones4088 1 year ago

Good things come to we who wait. The ingenious new intro, the spectacular sewing parlor, the delightful kitten chaos, and especially, a glorious dress! Thank you, Bianca. 🪲

@chaeburger 1 year ago

Sewing with cats should honestly be an Olympic sport. My sewing setup is currently in my living room and my cats LOVE both the ironing board and bias tape, of course.

@debiapostol 1 year ago

Bianca is sewing!!! Purrsonally, I would NEVER complain about your Supurrvisors presence in your videos 😂. And what’s a little cat hair on every surface of your life and home?? Evidence that you are loved!! Glad to see you sewing again but just as happy to see the home projects in addition to the sewing content. Keep on being you!!

@Demonasrage1883 1 year ago

As a fashion student, I’m starting to understand the jargon that you use while sewing. I’ve always loved your videos but now it’s making more sense. You have inspired me to want to start creating my own clothes, because as I say to my classmates and friends “I’m tired of being a cookie cutter of fast fashion.” And as to the age thing 34 is still young and it’s only a number. Keep the amazing content coming I can hardly wait to see what you do next!

@KT_37 1 year ago

A trick I would do with my daughters cat is I had a wooden box of "special" toys. That box only came out when I had to do tasks he was fascinated with and could potentially hurt himself. I hope this helps.

@dottiemathews6853 1 year ago

GREAT IDEA ABOUT THE PINS. THE SUPURRVISIORS CAN BE VERY LURKY AND CURIOUS ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THE PLACE. LOL!

@MariaJesusTorresArjona-wd1pe 1 year ago

What a delight to see the sewing parlour, your outfit , and YOU , in full bloom. For your comeback you chose my favourite decade. Thank you! Can't wait to keep learning from you.

@plantsupremacies 1 year ago

That into though.... You're definitely reaching Christine McConnell levels of ✨aesthetic✨! It's so cool to see how your snazzy new space adds to your process. You mentioning your blade runner dress is fitting because that was the first video of yours I watched - your channel has come so far and it's awesome that you have more people appreciating your work! The dress is so gorgeous - the floopy satin gives it such beautiful contrast. I'm adding this to my to-make list because the design is so dreamy 😍

@lovetopisces 1 year ago

The intro was truly magnificent ❤

@john941996 1 year ago

I suggest possibly putting a magnet on a dowel so you can "sweep" the floor and collect the pins easier!

@NoDecaf7 1 year ago

Your vision is coming to life, B. The work you put into the intro is wonderfully spooky and magical. Seeing you in your sewing parlor is like a scene out of a high budget movie. The quality, the lighting, the work you put in has been worth it ❤

@vincentbriggs1780 1 year ago

not one delicious pin for the children? not even one little shiny tasty pin?? :(
The dress looks lovely and I'm glad it survived the interfacing mishap! It's great to see your sewing room in working order, and with a new spooky intro!