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Morgan Donner
2 months ago
I made a 16th Century Inspired Rainbow Dress
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I have been feeling the nostalgia bug lately, and what is more iconically 90's than colorful Lisa Frank on literally every Trapper Keeper, lunchbox, backpack, and pencil at school?? It's ridiculous, it's amazing, and I am so excited to share my 1590's + LF mashup!
00:00 Intro
01:07 Fabric
03:03 Sponsorship
05:18 Making the Pattern
09:09 Mockup Results
11:44 Bodice
15:57 Skirt
18:53 Combining Bodice and Skirt
20:35 Painting the Skirt
23:04 The Reveal
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Black dress: https://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0058137&Neckline=Wide%20Deep%20Square&Sleeve%20Type=As%20Shown&Length=Floor%20Length%20Dress
Rainbow Ombre Fabric: https://www.joann.com/novelty-cotton-fabric-ombre-rainbow/16475303.html
White Foundation Fabric: 100% cotton broadcloth from Joann
FolkArt Textile Medium
DecoArt Acrylic Paint in Black
DecoArt Black Light Neon (btw, I DID buy blacklight bulbs to see how well the paint on the skirt would fluoresce, but the results were underwhelming, so I decided to not bother filming it)
Golden necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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View on YouTubeI have been feeling the nostalgia bug lately, and what is more iconically 90's than colorful Lisa Frank on literally every Trapper Keeper, lunchbox, backpack, and pencil at school?? It's ridiculous, it's amazing, and I am so excited to share my 1590's + LF mashup!
00:00 Intro
01:07 Fabric
03:03 Sponsorship
05:18 Making the Pattern
09:09 Mockup Results
11:44 Bodice
15:57 Skirt
18:53 Combining Bodice and Skirt
20:35 Painting the Skirt
23:04 The Reveal
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Black dress: https://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0058137&Neckline=Wide%20Deep%20Square&Sleeve%20Type=As%20Shown&Length=Floor%20Length%20Dress
Rainbow Ombre Fabric: https://www.joann.com/novelty-cotton-fabric-ombre-rainbow/16475303.html
White Foundation Fabric: 100% cotton broadcloth from Joann
FolkArt Textile Medium
DecoArt Acrylic Paint in Black
DecoArt Black Light Neon (btw, I DID buy blacklight bulbs to see how well the paint on the skirt would fluoresce, but the results were underwhelming, so I decided to not bother filming it)
Golden necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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Morgan Donner
3 months ago
I made a Viking Hat in less than 3000 miles.
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We drove all the way from Seattle, Washington to New England in 5.5 days - we saw forests, plains, rivers, cities, canyons, and many, many wind turbines. Why you might ask? Because I needed to make a hat, obvi. Come for the adventure, stay for Mr. Donner's jokes in the background! 😆
★★★HAT MAKING/NALBINDING ★★★
What is Nalbinding? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A5lebinding
I highly recommend Neulakintaat for learning how to nalbind ⤵
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZjQa5bQ9479V6Sk1n5gwg
Mammen Stitch: https://youtu.be/OFNzcYhLmSk
★PATREON★
Enjoying my videos? Watch bonus ones here: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
USA Sticker Map: https://amzn.to/3A8xK4D (it probably works better when used as intended, don't use my bad example lol)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/2UJZgFb
Stationary Camera: https://amzn.to/3dq19h3
Lens: https://amzn.to/3w95hIt
Mic: https://amzn.to/3drSaM5
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
View on YouTubeWe drove all the way from Seattle, Washington to New England in 5.5 days - we saw forests, plains, rivers, cities, canyons, and many, many wind turbines. Why you might ask? Because I needed to make a hat, obvi. Come for the adventure, stay for Mr. Donner's jokes in the background! 😆
★★★HAT MAKING/NALBINDING ★★★
What is Nalbinding? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A5lebinding
I highly recommend Neulakintaat for learning how to nalbind ⤵
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZjQa5bQ9479V6Sk1n5gwg
Mammen Stitch: https://youtu.be/OFNzcYhLmSk
★PATREON★
Enjoying my videos? Watch bonus ones here: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
USA Sticker Map: https://amzn.to/3A8xK4D (it probably works better when used as intended, don't use my bad example lol)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/2UJZgFb
Stationary Camera: https://amzn.to/3dq19h3
Lens: https://amzn.to/3w95hIt
Mic: https://amzn.to/3drSaM5
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
Morgan Donner
4 months ago
:( my cup broke ... so I decided to study 10,000 years of Pottery History
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My beloved little 16th-century style cup has been broken for years, but somehow that just made it my FAVORITE cup to use. I don't know, chipped and imperfect things just call to me I guess 💔
This video is part Ceramics 101, part History of Pottery, and part ode-to-broken-things. Enjoy the confusion with me!
Check out Reannag Teine!
- Their Shoppe: https://www.reannagteine.com/Products.html
- Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReannagTeine
🛒Links to varous stuff in this video 🛒
(FYI: all the "amzn" links are affiliate links, but not the others)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My Coffee Pot (I've been using this thing for nearly 10 years, it's amazing): https://amzn.to/3wsDp2U
My travel mug that I showed for like two seconds: https://amzn.to/3yw90m4
And the Mimic Sticker on aforementioned mug: https://www.themonsterinn.co.uk/product-page/mimic-warning-stickers-10-pack
Blue-grey dress with embroidery: https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Floral-embellished-bib-cotton-chambray-sash-tie-dress-CL0060018
My watch that no one ever asks about but I love to death: https://amzn.to/3fFRROh
Driving goggles: https://vulgati.com/products/the-glen-ivy
View on YouTube☕
My beloved little 16th-century style cup has been broken for years, but somehow that just made it my FAVORITE cup to use. I don't know, chipped and imperfect things just call to me I guess 💔
This video is part Ceramics 101, part History of Pottery, and part ode-to-broken-things. Enjoy the confusion with me!
Check out Reannag Teine!
- Their Shoppe: https://www.reannagteine.com/Products.html
- Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReannagTeine
🛒Links to varous stuff in this video 🛒
(FYI: all the "amzn" links are affiliate links, but not the others)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My Coffee Pot (I've been using this thing for nearly 10 years, it's amazing): https://amzn.to/3wsDp2U
My travel mug that I showed for like two seconds: https://amzn.to/3yw90m4
And the Mimic Sticker on aforementioned mug: https://www.themonsterinn.co.uk/product-page/mimic-warning-stickers-10-pack
Blue-grey dress with embroidery: https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Floral-embellished-bib-cotton-chambray-sash-tie-dress-CL0060018
My watch that no one ever asks about but I love to death: https://amzn.to/3fFRROh
Driving goggles: https://vulgati.com/products/the-glen-ivy
Morgan Donner
5 months ago
What did Ariel ACTUALLY wear on the beach? || Historically Accurate Little Mermaid Dress
The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/morgandonner05211
★★★ - Historical Disney Videos - ★★★
Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty: Scraps and Sequins - https://youtu.be/IEwqJ3RGDZs
Snow White: Juul Thijssen - https://youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
Cinderella: Lady Rebecca - https://youtu.be/fW1OvsE7TXg
Merida from Brave: Costuming Drama - https://youtu.be/gHS7YX_pL3E
Jane from Tarzan: Cat's Costumery - https://youtu.be/3hzFTo0ZrOI
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty: Nicole Rudolph - https://youtu.be/NUP6XIJb8Fs
Belle from Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Rose Costumes - https://youtu.be/nVftVutRvRE
Anna from Frozen 2: Sewstine - https://youtu.be/0Y2NFdGCxNo
Lady from Lady and the Tramp: Abby Cox - https://youtu.be/x1NrekdDVW0
Rapunzel from Tangled: Angela Clayton - https://youtu.be/EmYgUy7es68
Snow White: Karolina Żebrowska - https://youtu.be/1cmDY4EYRpg
Soooooon 😎: Rachel Maksy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJI86v9et-IZd1KJSfahN8g
Mary Poppins: Bernadette Banner - https://youtu.be/EWR-7GtUnmA
And many more can be found on this awesome Historical Disney Cosplay list assembled by Costuming Drama: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk_B_xwaScE9vHXmNuTqGFt
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Canvas Roll, 24-Inch: https://amzn.to/3t6kvNc
Socket Awl (not my exact one, but closest I've found online): https://amzn.to/32ZxkhE
Heavy Hemp Thread: https://www.townsends.us/products/heavy-hemp-thread-s3290-p-1420
Beeswax: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483554629
Rope: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-0-375-in-x-50-ft-Twisted-Sisal-Rope-By-the-Roll/1000759686
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★★ - Reference Links - ★★
(Or resources that I found interesting while researching for this.)
Sailmaker's Apprentice: https://amzn.to/3vwQDLj
The Art of Sail-making: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Art_of_Sail_making_as_Practised_in_t.html?id=ubEIlrIer4MC
The Marlinspike Sailor: https://amzn.to/2PIrUEM
The Sailing Frigate: https://amzn.to/3vun0u8
Hand, Reef and Steer: https://amzn.to/3t1jNkc
The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: https://amzn.to/2Rf64ZW
Viking sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-thw8JeHa4
Traditional sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsC-K4qp_mk
Medieval Rope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toyOKOi0DsM
Rope grommets: https://herreshoff.org/2020/09/hitchedeyelet/
★Me in other Places★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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This video was sponsored by Skillshare.
View on YouTube★★★ - Historical Disney Videos - ★★★
Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty: Scraps and Sequins - https://youtu.be/IEwqJ3RGDZs
Snow White: Juul Thijssen - https://youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
Cinderella: Lady Rebecca - https://youtu.be/fW1OvsE7TXg
Merida from Brave: Costuming Drama - https://youtu.be/gHS7YX_pL3E
Jane from Tarzan: Cat's Costumery - https://youtu.be/3hzFTo0ZrOI
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty: Nicole Rudolph - https://youtu.be/NUP6XIJb8Fs
Belle from Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Rose Costumes - https://youtu.be/nVftVutRvRE
Anna from Frozen 2: Sewstine - https://youtu.be/0Y2NFdGCxNo
Lady from Lady and the Tramp: Abby Cox - https://youtu.be/x1NrekdDVW0
Rapunzel from Tangled: Angela Clayton - https://youtu.be/EmYgUy7es68
Snow White: Karolina Żebrowska - https://youtu.be/1cmDY4EYRpg
Soooooon 😎: Rachel Maksy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJI86v9et-IZd1KJSfahN8g
Mary Poppins: Bernadette Banner - https://youtu.be/EWR-7GtUnmA
And many more can be found on this awesome Historical Disney Cosplay list assembled by Costuming Drama: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk_B_xwaScE9vHXmNuTqGFt
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Canvas Roll, 24-Inch: https://amzn.to/3t6kvNc
Socket Awl (not my exact one, but closest I've found online): https://amzn.to/32ZxkhE
Heavy Hemp Thread: https://www.townsends.us/products/heavy-hemp-thread-s3290-p-1420
Beeswax: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483554629
Rope: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-0-375-in-x-50-ft-Twisted-Sisal-Rope-By-the-Roll/1000759686
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★★ - Reference Links - ★★
(Or resources that I found interesting while researching for this.)
Sailmaker's Apprentice: https://amzn.to/3vwQDLj
The Art of Sail-making: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Art_of_Sail_making_as_Practised_in_t.html?id=ubEIlrIer4MC
The Marlinspike Sailor: https://amzn.to/2PIrUEM
The Sailing Frigate: https://amzn.to/3vun0u8
Hand, Reef and Steer: https://amzn.to/3t1jNkc
The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: https://amzn.to/2Rf64ZW
Viking sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-thw8JeHa4
Traditional sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsC-K4qp_mk
Medieval Rope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toyOKOi0DsM
Rope grommets: https://herreshoff.org/2020/09/hitchedeyelet/
★Me in other Places★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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This video was sponsored by Skillshare.
Morgan Donner
6 months ago
A much needed update to my oldest sewing tutorial || Elizabethan Shirt
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/morgandonner03211
This video was sponsored by Skillshare.
My old blog post on "How to Sew an Elizabethan Shift": http://www.morgandonner.com/2010/10/how-to-sew-an-elizabethan-shift/
If you want more info about shirts of this style, I highly recommend getting a copy of Patterns of Fashion 4 by Janet Arnold once the reprint finishes (planned for Winter of 2021, so it will be a while, but worth the wait!).
Fabric used for this video: https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL020-bleached-light
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Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★Follow me! ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
00:00 Intro
02:05 Cutting Main Body Piece
03:40 Cutting Neckline
05:45 Fish Face
06:07 Hemming Center Front Opening
07:27 Neck Gusset
08:00 Cutting Collar Piece
08:50 Gathering Neckline
10:49 Ruffle Cutting
14:25 Pleater Machine
15:33 Gathering by Machine
16:17 Ruffle Construction
18:40 Sleeves
22:00 Sleeve Gussets
26:39 Eyelets
27:56 Side Pieces
29:33 Seam Finishing
32:06 Done!
View on YouTubeThis video was sponsored by Skillshare.
My old blog post on "How to Sew an Elizabethan Shift": http://www.morgandonner.com/2010/10/how-to-sew-an-elizabethan-shift/
If you want more info about shirts of this style, I highly recommend getting a copy of Patterns of Fashion 4 by Janet Arnold once the reprint finishes (planned for Winter of 2021, so it will be a while, but worth the wait!).
Fabric used for this video: https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-IL020-bleached-light
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Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★Follow me! ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
00:00 Intro
02:05 Cutting Main Body Piece
03:40 Cutting Neckline
05:45 Fish Face
06:07 Hemming Center Front Opening
07:27 Neck Gusset
08:00 Cutting Collar Piece
08:50 Gathering Neckline
10:49 Ruffle Cutting
14:25 Pleater Machine
15:33 Gathering by Machine
16:17 Ruffle Construction
18:40 Sleeves
22:00 Sleeve Gussets
26:39 Eyelets
27:56 Side Pieces
29:33 Seam Finishing
32:06 Done!
Morgan Donner
7 months ago
I stopped wearing hair elastics for a year....AND I"M NEVER GOING BACK
🔎👒 Download June's Journey for free here: https://pixly.go2cloud.org/SH2E4
Thanks to June's Journey for sponsoring this video
0:00 Why?
1:20 Classic Elizabethan Hair Taping
4:29 Pre-Wrapping w/o Anchors
8:03 Pre-Wrapping WITH Anchors
15:34 Braided in Ribbon
17:55 Short Ribbon Style
19:31 Combo Style with Green Ribbons
22:55 Single Braid
24:26 Quick Bun (no ribbon)
Janet Stephens - Historical hairdressing tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/user/jntvstp/videos
La Cotte Simple - before and after using flaxseed gel
http://cottesimple.com/hairstyles/14th-century-braids/
TorrinPaige - the first great Elizabethan Hair Taping demonstration I remember seeing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqbAdvL8kME
Tudor Tailor - how to tape short hair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jck3TSP-svo
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
Affiliate Link: Aluminum Hair Fork https://amzn.to/2MvmbAz
(Apologies, I bought mine several years ago and the price seems to have changed since then.)
1/2 lightweight twill tape https://twilltape.com/1-2-2/
1/8 tape https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/cotton-tape-stay-cord/products/100-yd-roll-1-8-inch-plain-weave-white-cotton-tape-save-20
★Follow me! ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
View on YouTubeThanks to June's Journey for sponsoring this video
0:00 Why?
1:20 Classic Elizabethan Hair Taping
4:29 Pre-Wrapping w/o Anchors
8:03 Pre-Wrapping WITH Anchors
15:34 Braided in Ribbon
17:55 Short Ribbon Style
19:31 Combo Style with Green Ribbons
22:55 Single Braid
24:26 Quick Bun (no ribbon)
Janet Stephens - Historical hairdressing tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/user/jntvstp/videos
La Cotte Simple - before and after using flaxseed gel
http://cottesimple.com/hairstyles/14th-century-braids/
TorrinPaige - the first great Elizabethan Hair Taping demonstration I remember seeing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqbAdvL8kME
Tudor Tailor - how to tape short hair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jck3TSP-svo
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
Affiliate Link: Aluminum Hair Fork https://amzn.to/2MvmbAz
(Apologies, I bought mine several years ago and the price seems to have changed since then.)
1/2 lightweight twill tape https://twilltape.com/1-2-2/
1/8 tape https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/cotton-tape-stay-cord/products/100-yd-roll-1-8-inch-plain-weave-white-cotton-tape-save-20
★Follow me! ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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