Early Access // This Week's Video!
I managed to get this next week's video done a few days in advance! I hope you all enjoy this floopy rayon jacquard slip, the fabric was actually pretty okay to work with, and features...bugs of course. I can't be stopped apparently!
Thank you for your support!
Making a Midcentury Slip // Drafting A Slip Pattern (YouTube)
Comments (53)
I rewatched your field notes-video vol 4 and woundered if you still have the pattern to that blue, sexy, backless number. If so, would you show us how you made that pattern? Not sure if I could pull of a no-bra look (70 H and breast-fed 3 kids= ehhh you get the picture:P), but still would like to know how you made that dress.
Alas I didn't make the blue beaded gown, I found it at the thrift store! $14.99 and one of my best finds that year since it fits like a glove 💙
It's just amazing what you can do with a block pattern!
Thank you Ingrid!
Looking lovely. So interesting to see all the manipulation of the pattern. I have the book the Pinterest grab came from if you ever want to see more. It's one of my favourites! Re makeup video - possibly one that shows the more traditional 40s/50s look and then how you ramp it up for your more sparkly look? But only if your skin is up to the challenge. Don't want to increase your sensitivity!
Thank you Peta! I would love to know the name of the book as I'll totally look it up! I feel like I would just do my eyeshadow for camera becuase I find doing my base make-up boring and kinda tedious 😂 I have shown my more basic routine in a couple of videos before and it hasn't changed much really. I think I'm going to make a spin on "Collections Management: My Special Eyeshadows" becuase I have started collecting special shades from indie brands!
I can't wait to try to make one! I am currently making your 1920s party dress.
I hope it's been fun! I have that same lace from that video in the green colorway in my stash and I really need to make a holiday party dress with it this next year!
I loved the slip under the lacy dress! Swoon!!!!
Thank you Thea! That dress is surprisingly versatile with different colors underneath!
Love it. Well done, you!
Thank you Myra!
I always laugh with your narrations Bianca and always enjoy your successes and your crazy little things. I don't know how you are going to explain the terrarium to your grandchildren (I suppose they would say my grandmother was a visionary, you know because "only insects will populate the earth", well you understand me).I confess, I plead guilty, when I saw that you did not make the straps the other way, almost gave me a "patatús" (Then i remembered I also made them like that not for 1, but 2 of the last dresses I sewed, but you know what no one will die for sewing straps that way). Regarding of the hem, you have tried to pass a thread and then fold over that seam, it is my favorite method of curving hems and they look good on me. the nightgown / underwear fit you very well and I loved the bugs fabric.
Thank you Artemisa! I should have been good and done the straps the other way...but I was just too lazy 😂 oops! Luckily I will never have any grandchildren (or children) so there will only be strangers to be confused by my oddities ha!
I could totally see you making a second slip out of the red ladybug rayon jacquard that mood has in stock also!
Question- How many yards of fabric did you use to make this slip? I ordered 3 but I'm worried that wont be enough...
Love slips and this one is beautiful. Do you have a mailing address? Would love to send you a card!
Thank you Bobbie! I do, it is Bianca Esposito, PO Box 632177, Highlands Ranch, CO 80163
Oooohh, a slip tutorial, yay! I've always wanted to make one, but I never understood how they close or if they are just pulled over your head. Thank you!
It feels weird to not be putting a zipper in for sure, but if everything is cut on the bias it really will stretch just enough to slip on over the head comfortably! A bit like magic really ✨
Beautiful slip. And defiantly Yes to a get ready with me video.
Thank you Anna-Lise!
Love the slip alone and peaking through the black lace. So very pretty. I would love a make up getting ready video.
Thank you Karla!
I think one of the things I like the most with your channel, and I really do like your videos, is that I watch it and think "I can do that". I have learned so much from you, and you give me confidance that I will manage it as well. Thank you so much!
Thank you Dalana-Michelle! I really hope that can be the take away!! You can do it indeed ❤
I have often wondered how complicated making this type of slip would be and now I know. I will have to watch the pattern making part a few more times before it sinks into my brain properly! It came out beautifully and when I saw it finished it reminded me of slips my Mother wore when I was a small child in the 50s, only much prettier. It looked so pretty under the black lace dress as well. Yes, I would like to see a makeup video as I really admire your adventurous spirit with the color combinations you use. They always look great and very flattering too! Thanks for showing us how to make a slip like this!
Thank you Peggy! I looove 1950's slips and there is a great vintage store in Denver (Boss vintage) that usually has them for pretty reasonable. I pick up nylon and lace ones (deadstock with 1950's tags!) there sometimes! I grabbed one in navy blue on my last visit 💙 They were just so detailed with pretty lace accents or frilly ruffles and such. I should make a slip collection video...though that may bring in some unwanted dudes 😂
Very cute with the sheer dress!! <3 Totally adding this to my (ever growing) sewing to do list. And yes to a eyeshadow video!
Thank you Mary! I'll just need another sheer dress sometime too, the sewing list only ever grows!
Your Blue Monday slip is so shiny and soft-looking, seeing you in it reminded me of the 1939 movie, The Women. There's a scene near the end, I think, when they're trying on dresses and one gal saunters by announcing a new foundation garment: "Zips up the back, no bones!" I've always gotten a kick out of that line. You are generous to share so much of your things with us, even the Sims 4 videos of your Tudor house are so charming to tag along with.
Thank you Penny! I just love The Women, the style!! And I love Rosalind Russell ❤
Omg I will be dead in the morning. Half past one here. But I would not fall asleep of anticipation either way :D <3
Up in the middle of the night, alas I know it well 😅
Yes for some more makeup videos :)
Love love love this and am so sad the fabric is gone. I wants it! Will definitely have to try this, it looks so elegant on you 😊
Thank you Heather! I am bummed it's all sold out, especially in the purple colorway becuase I would have liked some of that for sure!
Blue is super pretty under the black lace!
Thank you Jenny!
Fabulous! The slip & lace dress combo is stunning! BRB, have to go see what these mythical rayon jacquards are...
Thank you Laurel! This is the one I am determinedly NOT thinking about https://www.moodfabrics.com/military-green-and-blue-sea-bi-color-floral-jacquard-lining-325944
Love the color of the slip and it looks fantastic under the black lace dress...color came through just the right shade! and heck yeah to the GRWM ...it's always fun to deviate from the norm !!
Thank you Margo! 💙
😆 to sewing without filming feeling illicit. *ducks into back alley* Question for you, Bianca or anyone who wants to answer: Am I right in thinking I could make this https://twitter.com/AuburnVintage/status/1460408967050444802 1955 cloak just by extending/combining bodice and sleeve blocks?
Interesting that the cape has a shoulder dart! I have never made a cape, but there are instructions in some of my drafting books if that's a project I should make next soon!
Brilliant!!! Thanks a million, Bianca. I think I will make a dart at the back so it lyes flat. I think the gathering was a little bulky to my taste.
Thank you Hanna! Yes a dart will totally work, as would separating the bodice back pieces into princess seams as well, I'll have to try a different slip style next when I make a green one!
So beautiful!!
Thank you Kathy!
Yes to a get ready with me video. Which begs the question… get ready for what in particular anymore. Grrr. Such a beautiful slip! I love pretty underthings,
Thank you Susan! For me it's get ready for camera, and I'm thankful for it, as indeed occasions are few and far between 😅
OH MY GOD I'M IN LOVE 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thank you Mary! Now I just need to work up more floopy fabric courage so I can make a green one!