Hand Sewing a Victorian Coat: Gonzo Historically Accurate Cosplay from Muppets Christmas Carol

Thank you to Casetify for sponsoring this video! Go to to save 15% off your order! We’ve officially moved into new territory- the coat! Or more specifically, the tail coat. While I’ve done plenty of 18th century and 20th century tailoring before, this is a novel era. So, I did my research thoroughly and I am GLAD that I did. The early Victorian era is a blip on the tailoring progression, with features unlike anything before or after. I know I can make a coat in about 4 solid days if I’m just sewing, but this took me about 10! I had to stop and start repeatedly to peruse the photos of originals and books. In the end I am very pleased with the final result- just a few wrinkles around the waist that only appeared when wearing my heavier (temporary) trousers. I am also impressed by how easy the ideal shape was acquired. I am obviously not the ideal figure of the era, so a bit of padding was added to accentuate the silhouette in some areas and