Making A Gothic Victorian Gown // Making Bustle Era Skirts

Today it's the bustle hustle...
Sorry, I had to. I do apologize this video is a bit shorter than the last few, but luckily these Victorian skirts do go together quite quickly, and of course in my rush I unfortunately didn't get as much filmed of the sewing process as usual. I hope you are all staying safe and are taking time for yourselves during these stressful days.

Fashion Plates from left to right:

Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.

More from me?

But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo!

First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!

Bianca Esposito
PO Box 632177
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163

Thank you for watching!

[CastielWillow]

Am I the only one who wants this intro to just be the intro forever?

[pissyblue]

I swoon for this dress.
Also, 1800s to 1950s. Whatever tickles you, we’ll watch it.

[albinocavewoman]

Look at that little 99 sewing like a champ! Can't go wrong with those old machines.

[petapendlebury]

That moment when you realise that you have spent days making the thing and everyone is going to swoon over the tassel! Stunning 😍

[e.urbach]

This gown is so beautiful! I love that green-black fabric!

[toomanyspreedsheets]

TV have good patterns based on actually patterns from magazines - they are newbie friendly, but they sometimes leave things unsaid like how to finish the waistband - I was lucky to have a grandma to tech me.

[ellieisbusy]

That green makes my little goth heart soooo happy.

[FlybyStardancer]

Gorgeous!!

And as far as slapping things on... you should see some of the videos looking at actual Victorian/Edwardian/early vintage pieces. The messiness inside on practically all of them makes me feel so much better on ugly-but-hidden bits!

[sarahlongshore]

1885 looks fabulous on you!!! You really do pull this off so well. I know you love the more recent era clothing but Girl you totally pull this off so well!! I watch a lot of Victorian and regency costumers. And I have to say You make it work some how!! They look modern in vintage wear but you look the part!!! I am so in awe!! Oh and totally keep the intro. I love it. The music the lighting!!! So you. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[hannahphillips-ryan]

I love, love, love this project! Also the Victorian attitude towards trimming was "more is more, " so keep the bow, add the ribbons, add tassels, go nuts!

[nmp]

You look stunning. Your sewing skills and tutorials are remarkable. I have collected vintage fashion for forty years. I have about 1000 garments dating from 1860-1960. Your attention to detail is amazing. I was a re-enact or as well as a tour guide and docent for architectural tours and always wore an appropriate, original outfit. I later produced several vintage clothing fashion shows for various charities and worked at several museums. I am not able to do that anymore. So, you definitely provide me with an outlet for my love of costume and fashion. I look forward to all your posts. Thank you.

[lacyminoux]

I love the mileage you can get out of Victorian costumes by making different bodices and overskirts for different looks. Basically the OG capsule wardrobe!

[l.m.]

Luxurious taffeta is the perfect choice for any bustle skirt because of the way that it bends and moves the light around it. Because of that, I vote for more ribbons...a gal can't have enough sparkle. I loved it last week and loving it more in the light of day. Brava!

[janekokoszko]

This is a work of art! The fitting is superb, your stitching skills are excellent, the colour scheme really suits you and the embellishing brings it all together. I would love to see you work with the rich jewel colours such as ruby, dark purple and sapphire. Please may we have more historical gowns with a gothic edge to them. It was also good to see longer videos. I loved it !!

[joannaerhardt]

I say keep the bows!! It adds to it! I can't believe you did this in a day and a half!! SKILLLZZ!!!! 😍😍😍

[magickpixiegirl]

That gown is utterly swoon-worthy. Amazing job. * chef's kiss *

[mrs.knecro]

Are you tired of my compliments on this project? I hope not 😆 cause again just amazing. I do really love the fabric choice and I think you have sold me on Truly Victorian patterns, not that I needed a lot of push but the fact you did the under and over skirt in about 2 days is killer! I honestly had not planned on fully watching this series today but here I am and I’m not even mad about it ❤️. I’m here for what ever you creat and post 🌻 have a wonderful evening.

[StephanieCanada]

This is such an amazing gown! And I fully understand the “quick get it done” aspect and appreciate that you went back to film the rest afterwards. Because HALLOWEEN!

[sierralarars]

I like the addition of the second bow! I can see extra tassels/ribbons looking quite nice in the contrast colour (they were quite big on contrast splashes!). It’s looking fab so far! Can’t wait to see how this project evolves!

[adamreynolds]

“I had to do it, so I did ! “ do you mean to be so inspirational? I swear sometimes the right words are spoken at the right time!