V. Birchwood
creating videos about hand sewing and wearing historical fashion
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Patron of the Redingote
$4
/ monthDearest Patron of the Redingote, I thank you for your contribution! Your generosity will help to purchase wool for the construction of new redingotes and riding habits, along with video props, and all the other small things that go into producing content for the V. Birchwood channel. It will also help me to buy thread. Because with historical sewing, it never feels like one has enough thread. This tier offers early/exclusive posts only for Patrons and Patron-only voting power so you get to help make decisions for future projects and channel content! Kind of like a group choice game. Yours, etc.
- Patron-only posts and messages
- Polls. Patron-only voting power to decide on future topics, project decisions, and more!
- Scans of my antique/vintage photographs collection
- General support
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Patron of the Mantua
$10.50
/ monthDearest Patron of the Mantua,
I am greatly appreciative of your contribution! Thank you!
This tier offers a number of exciting perks including access to a once-monthly livestream sew & chat where we can share the projects we are working on and discuss all things historical fashion whilst enjoying hot beverages.
You will also gain Patron-only voting power to decide on future channel content, as well as fabric and colour choices for new historical sewing projects, and other related decisions. Somewhat like a fun choice game!
In addition to these benefits, you will, of course, receive the perks of the prior tier including Patron-only posts and messages.
Yours, etc.
I am greatly appreciative of your contribution! Thank you!
This tier offers a number of exciting perks including access to a once-monthly livestream sew & chat where we can share the projects we are working on and discuss all things historical fashion whilst enjoying hot beverages.
You will also gain Patron-only voting power to decide on future channel content, as well as fabric and colour choices for new historical sewing projects, and other related decisions. Somewhat like a fun choice game!
In addition to these benefits, you will, of course, receive the perks of the prior tier including Patron-only posts and messages.
Yours, etc.
- General support
- Scans of my antique/vintage photographs collection
- Polls. Patron-only voting power to decide on future topics, project decisions, and more!
- Patron-only posts and messages
- Once monthly livestream on the second Saturday of each month for all qualifying Patrons
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Patron of the Robe Volante
$21
/ monthDearest Patron of the Robe Volante,
I am incredibly grateful for your contribution. I extend many thanks your way!
This tier offers access to extended cuts of some of the interviews I conduct (where applicable because not every interview has enough footage for a longer version), as well as regular photos of in-progress historical sewing projects and related art. These additional photos (and sometimes videos) will show the insides of garments in-depth, along with an explanation of some of the techniques used. I will also be more than happy to answer any questions regarding the construction and progress, etc. Although I post some of this type of content on my YouTube channel, there are a number of garments I construct just for myself and do not post about on YouTube in-depth, so these more private projects will be the types I intend to share with you all.
Next, you will get access to high-quality digital scans of my antique fashion plates collection to be used for historical and sewing inspiration. You are allowed (with permission and credit) to use the scans in your own educational content (if for instance, you make YouTube videos, blog posts, etc.)
In addition to these new perks, all the benefits from prior tiers are included; a once-monthly livestream sew & chat where we can talk about what we are working on, Patron-only voting power to determine the direction of some important developments both in my historical sewing projects and the type of content being released on my channel (such as which projects I should work on next, which fabric I should use, which trims, etc.), and Patron-only posts and messages.
Yours, etc.
I am incredibly grateful for your contribution. I extend many thanks your way!
This tier offers access to extended cuts of some of the interviews I conduct (where applicable because not every interview has enough footage for a longer version), as well as regular photos of in-progress historical sewing projects and related art. These additional photos (and sometimes videos) will show the insides of garments in-depth, along with an explanation of some of the techniques used. I will also be more than happy to answer any questions regarding the construction and progress, etc. Although I post some of this type of content on my YouTube channel, there are a number of garments I construct just for myself and do not post about on YouTube in-depth, so these more private projects will be the types I intend to share with you all.
Next, you will get access to high-quality digital scans of my antique fashion plates collection to be used for historical and sewing inspiration. You are allowed (with permission and credit) to use the scans in your own educational content (if for instance, you make YouTube videos, blog posts, etc.)
In addition to these new perks, all the benefits from prior tiers are included; a once-monthly livestream sew & chat where we can talk about what we are working on, Patron-only voting power to determine the direction of some important developments both in my historical sewing projects and the type of content being released on my channel (such as which projects I should work on next, which fabric I should use, which trims, etc.), and Patron-only posts and messages.
Yours, etc.
- Access to scans of my original fashion plates collection for historical and sewing inspiration
- Access to extended cuts of some video interviews that will be released on the V. Birchwood YouTube channel
- Scans of my antique/vintage photographs collection
- Polls. Patron-only voting power to decide on future topics, project decisions, and more!
- Patron-only posts and messages
- Once monthly livestream on the second Saturday of each month for all qualifying Patrons
- Photos of in-progress historical sewing projects, including steps of the process, along with the inside of garments (even projects that are more personal and will not have a related video released)
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Patron of the Robe Retroussée
$103
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Dearest Patron of the Robe Retroussée,
I am astounded by your deep generosity. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting my art and content in such a profound way.
To show my appreciation, I have put together a number of perks for you to enjoy. This includes all the ones in the prior three tiers, in addition to an organised file drop every 3 months (4 times per year) of high-quality and detailed photographic images of my antique collection. This can be either antique garments that I own, or even things like home goods, jewellery, and more. Whatever the Patrons of this tier would find most fascinating.
The final benefit of this tier is one that I am very excited for: a specially curated, annual antique and/or vintage gift box, hand-selected by me, just for you. I will ask you a series of questions in order to understand deeper what type of gifts would be most suitable, however, what you will receive shall remain a surprise the entire time. I am aiming for around 5-6 indiviual items per gift box, though if an item has a very high value, it will be fewer. Some of the objects you might receive include antique/vintage jewellery, antique home goods (nothing too large in size for shipping reasons), antique prints, vintage millinery, antique sewing supplies, and other unique finds. Patrons will qualify after being subscribed to this tier for 12 months. Please note: It will take some time after the 12-month point for me to ask you all the questions, source the items, and ship your surprise to you. Therefore, I will be shipping out the gifts 3 times per year (once you have qualified for this perk). I will, however, keep you updated throughout the process to make sure you are in the loop. In some instances, I may be shipping more frequently, so I will be sure to keep you informed.
International and UK shipping is included in this tier's membership price. If for whatever reason I am not able to ship to your country, I will let you know by the first month's payment and a refund will be issued.
The reason for the high price? An incredible amount of thought, effort, and time will go into curating your specialised antique and/or vintage gift package. Additionally, I want to source items that are of good quality, so a slightly higher budget is in order. On top of this, Patreon also takes a fee, I have to pay taxes, and also pay myself a salary for the time spent. With this tier, you definitely get what you pay for and the package will have a sizeable retail value if it were to be sold by an antique's dealer. This is an especially great perk for those who reside in countries where antiques are extremely expensive, or for those who really love surprises.
This tier is also limited to just 15 people.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contribution.
Yours, etc.
I am astounded by your deep generosity. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting my art and content in such a profound way.
To show my appreciation, I have put together a number of perks for you to enjoy. This includes all the ones in the prior three tiers, in addition to an organised file drop every 3 months (4 times per year) of high-quality and detailed photographic images of my antique collection. This can be either antique garments that I own, or even things like home goods, jewellery, and more. Whatever the Patrons of this tier would find most fascinating.
The final benefit of this tier is one that I am very excited for: a specially curated, annual antique and/or vintage gift box, hand-selected by me, just for you. I will ask you a series of questions in order to understand deeper what type of gifts would be most suitable, however, what you will receive shall remain a surprise the entire time. I am aiming for around 5-6 indiviual items per gift box, though if an item has a very high value, it will be fewer. Some of the objects you might receive include antique/vintage jewellery, antique home goods (nothing too large in size for shipping reasons), antique prints, vintage millinery, antique sewing supplies, and other unique finds. Patrons will qualify after being subscribed to this tier for 12 months. Please note: It will take some time after the 12-month point for me to ask you all the questions, source the items, and ship your surprise to you. Therefore, I will be shipping out the gifts 3 times per year (once you have qualified for this perk). I will, however, keep you updated throughout the process to make sure you are in the loop. In some instances, I may be shipping more frequently, so I will be sure to keep you informed.
International and UK shipping is included in this tier's membership price. If for whatever reason I am not able to ship to your country, I will let you know by the first month's payment and a refund will be issued.
The reason for the high price? An incredible amount of thought, effort, and time will go into curating your specialised antique and/or vintage gift package. Additionally, I want to source items that are of good quality, so a slightly higher budget is in order. On top of this, Patreon also takes a fee, I have to pay taxes, and also pay myself a salary for the time spent. With this tier, you definitely get what you pay for and the package will have a sizeable retail value if it were to be sold by an antique's dealer. This is an especially great perk for those who reside in countries where antiques are extremely expensive, or for those who really love surprises.
This tier is also limited to just 15 people.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contribution.
Yours, etc.
- Once a year you will receive an antique and/or vintage specially curated surprise gift box selected by me just for you. I'll ask you a series of questions to better understand which gifts to get you. Patrons will qualify after being subscribed to this tier for 12 months.
- A series of high-quality photographs of my antique collection and latest acquirements. This may include garments, home goods, etc, depending on what the Patrons of this tier desire. Posted every 3 months.
- Access to scans of my original fashion plates collection for historical and sewing inspiration
- Access to extended cuts of some video interviews that will be released on the V. Birchwood YouTube channel
- Scans of my antique/vintage photographs collection
- Photos of in-progress historical sewing projects, including steps of the process, along with the inside of garments (even projects that are more personal and will not have a related video released)
- Once monthly livestream on the second Saturday of each month for all qualifying Patrons
- Patron-only posts and messages
- Polls. Patron-only voting power to decide on future topics, project decisions, and more!
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