a *very* sparkly victorian tea gown!

[@AngelaCostumery]

Oh man, this took longer than expected. Both the dress and this video, my god. I doomed myself a bit by using new software and failing to properly manage files, so this was a giant disorganized mess by the end of it. I finally had it ready to go last week before discovering some audio issues, which still aren't fully fixed but are (believe it or not) improved, so I apologize for that! Whatever comes out next will learn from the mistakes in this one, and hopefully come out sooner.

[@lovemommybaby]

Welcome back!! Please just don't give up! We loooove your videos!

[@christianeweckop7492]

I love how you always go ALL IN ❤I love your work

[@SewSewDrew]

All we really care about is seeing you and knowing you are well whenever we are so lucky. Oh and the beautiful things you make too! 🫶🏾

[@mrsgingernoisette]

We dont deserve u queen❤

[@jennaiii]

Angela, it takes as long as it takes. We will wait.

[@Silligoose501]

This is NOT a Halloween dress!! It's a BEAUTIFUL Christmas dress! And just in time. It is SOO pretty.. LOVE IT!!

[@Sunsetluver1]

I thought it was for Christmas too ,when she shared pictures on Instagram. My device shows it as more red than orange. It’s beautiful regardless.

[@lynn858]

Regardless of the lies your brain tells you, and the BS the algorithm feeds you...releasing things on a specific timeline is about the overlords making their money, quality and enjoyment of the audience be damned. This is art. And it's finished art. The the creator is pleased with and overall enjoyed creating. That's amazing. Thank you.

[@mellie4174]

This!

[@clueless_cutie]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I could totally see a aristocrat welcoming guests into her home with a smile pretending her look is effortless even though the gown and her hair and makeup took hours to adorn with the classic exchange: "Oh my gosh who are you wearing?" "This? Oh it's the latest Angela Clayton." *Gasps and squeals from her guests as they gush over the gorgeous frills and beading.* Seriously, this is astounding work! I know the struggle of being a perfectionist and it's so damn hard when you are your own worst critique, but please know we don't see the imperfections. I'm sure famous gorgeous gowns from history were also made by people who could knit pick their work to pieces because they are so aware of the faults no one else can see. Hell, I'm sure there are artists who would be turning over in their grave if they knew which pieces of theirs ended up in a museum or preserved because they personally couldn't stand the project. Being aware of your own mistakes is how we grow and hone our craft, but please please please remember that if dwelling on a mistake, or the should-a could-a would-as, is no longer constructive towards the next project... it's just mental self-flagellation. And that's unfortunately only a line you can recognize. Sending so much love and support. No matter where you are in mental health journey (or any journey really), as long as you're trying to make today better than yesterday - you're doing fantastic! ❤ -Sincerely from someone who has always looked up to you and your skills, and found you to be such an inspiration. PS: Idc the video was late. I can speak for almost everyone when I say that I love your content and will watch regardless of when it's posted.

[@Smidgeon-pigeon]

One of the things I appreciate about your videos, Angela, is that you don't shy away from extra steps, detailed work, and going back to fix mistakes in order to get an final product that you like. Although I haven't seen a fancy dress since my wedding (8 years ago) that attitude always encourages me to keep plugging away at the challenging parts of my current projects.

[@renjon7798]

As someone who is currently battling chronic depression (and other health issues), I understand and respect why you sew at your own pace. I have a new sewing room that I just cannot find the energy or desire to set up...😢. You give me hope

[@mothersuperior6751]

I will also add. Once it is set up. You can no longer do two things. *keep it perfect *avoid your ‘to do’ list. It is better to leave it alone until you can’t resist. Which is when you have both the energy and mood.

[@laraontoast]

Please please please never apologize for taking more time and/or making mistakes and learning from them AS YOU MAKE MAGIC. What you made is genuinely impossible for the rest of us mortals and a form of incredible artistry that amazes us. I am truly stunned by your work!

[@birichinaxox9937]

I thought it was an xmas project! So red and gold and sparkly! So i say not late you are early 😂❤

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I agree I thought it was poinsettias

[@amos616]

Yay! I've missed you and seeing your amazing work! Always inspiring.

[@tegansutherland7299]

Me: oh that's a really pretty fabric Angela: and this is faille + lace overlay + velvet appliques + more sequins and beads + lace gathered down and also beaded and sequined... Me: ... oh... that's not just a pretty patterned fabric!!!!!

[@raraavis7782]

Hahaha, I know! When you realize just how much work went into this 👀

[@SewSewDrew]

What I love most is how you push yourself with every project!! You are an excellent designer with so many mastered techniques that’s obvious. The fact that you want to do really hard things and new things is sooooo inspiring!!

[@JashinsMagpie]

OMG an hour???? You are SPOILING us

[@lupinotuumlunam]

That's a lot of patience and perseverance. It came out great.

[@salvidomum5287]

My (very crafty and sewing interested) family is captive audience because I have control of the TV while they bake cookies. The squeal of delight I made when I saw you uploaded just as I was looking for something new to watch was real

[@Procorus]

This is one of the most beautiful things you’ve made. If I had this in my life I would wear it and never take it off. You should be so proud deadline and skirt or not. This is truly stunning and I’m excited to see more from you. I hope you are doing well and it makes me so happy to hear you are finding joy in your projects again 🩵💙🩷

[@Kiranode]

i am glad you are taking more time between uploading and making projects to just work with your own mindspace, you are such a talented person! i always love to see your works, eventhough they may not be 'historically correct' but you use what you know to make it work, and it always looks beautiful!

[@rtboothby3053]

I was worrying about you a day or two ago, wondering how you were doing. So nice to see a video from you pop up in my feed, and WHAT a video! This gown is nothing less than STUNNING. I believe it is my favorite of all of your sparkly, over-the-top, beaded, sequined masterpieces. I’m saving this video in my library for future inspiration. So glad to see that you are back, and I urge you not to stress yourself out with arbitrary deadlines. We love your videos whenever you are able to put them out.

[@woolpigsooie]

I always love how maximalist your gowns are. So much sparkle!

[@kennethwebber547]

The gown is lovely, rich, and fabulous. I hope it eases your depression and brings you much joy and happiness that you can create such a beautiful garment. Most of us don't have the skill or patience to accomplish anything like it.

[@katybradley5143]

Wow! These sparkles were definitely worth the wait!!! 🎃🧡

[@PrincessKeo12000]

Im soooo happy you are starting to film again! you are my comfort chanal that i always come back to watch older videos when i feel stressed. I cant wait to see more videos that you are creating!

[@susanrobertson984]

You are, as always, an artist. That dress is insane. Nobody would know the skirt could have been something else because it looks perfect. Plus the appliqués all look like poinsettias to me so it is very Xmas-y!!

[@funnyface1305]

Don’t forget! Order more 6mm pearls and that upholstery thread!! This turned out so lovely 🥰 I really enjoyed watching it!!

[@Ninjozata]

You’re forever the OG to me! I LOVED seeing your patterns in mccalls!!! Love from Canada, so great to see you again

[@christineherrmann205]

Dress is gorgeous! Both of your return projects are gorgeous. 👍

[@randihardy6642]

Gurl! Pausing to commiserate over the melting fabric and loss of all your hours of work. A devastating blow! It happens to us all, but it still hurts every time! Congratulations on pushing through and not giving up. You’re a rock star!

[@randihardy6642]

A sequin star?

[@Hippiechick11]

Angela, the robe is wonderfully gorgeous! It must have taken more hours than I can imagine. And I'm glad you're feeling better. I've been there, and had many medication changes. It took forever, but we got there. So glad you're getting close as well. Hugs from Minnesota.

[@annastebelskyj580]

Holy handwork, Batman! Absolutely stunning! Watched ever second. I was so happy to see you had posted a new video, and it was definitely worth the wait!

[@morgan_gassmann]

I love how the "bow" turned out!! From making bows for dance and theatre I've learned that bows almost never look best when tied rather than shaped and sewn in a "bow shape". I'm proud of you. Good work with this project. As always, I'm cheering for you.

[@amb163]

It looks INCREDIBLE! You have so much talent and patience! I probably would have rage-quit after having to unpick the second time.

[@cherylowilley6007]

This might be a Halloween gown, but it also works as a Christmas gown.

[@almadeckard8360]

Thank You for the new video, I miss your beautiful designs. Keep finding your joy you deserve every moment.

[@CM-xn6xc]

The dress is just beautiful. It looks heavy, as in, sturdy and well built with good materials. You have an excellent flair for modification as needed in the moment.

[@lauraallen2046]

This is just stunning Angela! I could not be happier that you're in a better place and able to complete projects even if the timeline got messy. It was worth the wait!

[@hannahhunt4043]

The little, time consuming details in this gown are so cool!

[@edward3dofficial]

The amount of work that goes into these projects is astounding! Gorgeous results as always.

[@saraharnold6790]

Squeeee!!!!! It's always a good day when there's a new Angela video

[@kaytiej8311]

Its just so, so, good to see you again. And what a triumph!

[@SamwiseTheUnwise]

I was planning on watching something else, but when I saw that you posted a video I immediately dropped all of my plans and watched the whole thing! This turned out amazing! and I'm glad you got enjoyment out of making it because that is the most important part! Looking forward to whatever you post next!

[@CuteSeamus]

holy crap that is amazing... you did a beautiful job... thank you for sharing your talent with us all... hugs from Dallas...

[@LanaMarie]

It's great to see your face again and hear that you're doing so well! And what a beautiful creation, it's always a joy to watch your videos!

[@honeykat1]

What's amazing is not just that you design and create these patterns yourself, but that you identify AND resolve all the issues while you are working on them! A lot of people would give up, or else not know how to solve the problems (or not even spot the problems). You truly are talented (and patient, and pay attention to detail)... and also clever and quick-witted as you describe the whole process. You have an enormous amount to be proud of!! Best wishes from a deeply impressed subscriber! xx

[@RosieCrumb]

The amount of detail is stunning! You are incredible 😮❤

[@melisandelalavandere8812]

I learn so much every time you post a video. Thank you for sharing your entire creative process, mistakes and all, it is very reassuring, entertaining and just a joy to observe.

[@MsSteelphoenix]

Gorgeous fabric! I honestly thought this was a Christmas project because the red swirls made me think of poinsettia flowers - in which case you're early, well done! Also, thank you for being open about your mental health journey. It's encouraging to see successful creators being open about the fact that they're not always okay and that that's part of life. Massive hugs and I hope you continue upwards!

[@MandyJeanxD]

I love how your nails match the dress

[@tracieeaton1082]

It is so good to see you again Angela. This is beautiful as always.

[@margotmolander5083]

I am delighted to learn that other people measure "time to complete a project" in terms of "content consumed". I once described a very challenging knitting pattern as "it took me a whole episode of Call the Midwife to do one row!" Another time I needed to finish knitting a vest (don't start knitting a Christmas present on December 22nd!) and picked the longest bit of content I had on hand - Fellowship of the Ring. That movie is way longer than I remembered but I needed every second to finish that vest!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Beautiful! I can see the pumpkin inspiration but I instantly saw poinsettia and gold for Christmas. Making the project the perfect inbetween.

[@samthepunkskunk]

Im so glad you’re back! We missed your content so much!!

[@wendymalik6784]

Glad you’re doing better. Really love seeing you.

[@joykaralynw]

That velvet overlay is stunning! 🧡💛🤎

[@ashlynsminkey3066]

I always look forward to your videos Angela, yoube been inspiring me really since I was a gighschooler and now I'm an actual theatrical costumes designer with a national award and I have to take you for helping me find my passion!

[@hailtothefire_]

I'm so glad you're back! I love seeing your creations! I'm always mesmerized by sewing videos. It's like magic. You take fabric, sew it, and boom a gorgeous garment is made haha

[@mirmanerd101]

How gorgeous! As a relatively new sewist who struggles to actually start projects, I can't express how much your videos inspire me to pick up a needle and thread. I feel like I learn so much from you about why certain elements of construction are necessary

[@jo_d]

Absolutely STUNNING!! So glad to have you back. We've missed you. X

[@epona_7841]

This is gorgeous! I love how sparkly it is! You've done such a beautiful job as always!!❤❤

[@chophouse404]

Goodness, this turned out beautiful! I know it took an eternity to do all the beading work, but it's so worth it.

[@yureituesday]

Thank you for being adorable and for reminding waxed thread exists

[@zanthiaaihtnaz6510]

So happy you took the extra time for the embellishments! One of those things that seems quick in your head until you have to bead hundreds of yards of design. Gorgeous! And ruffles!! So happy for the ruffles.

[@Emmajen]

Order some 6mm pearls!! 😊 This is so incredibly stunning, but what else could it be, since its made by the Goddess of costume herself, Angela Clayton!! It is so so so good to see a video from you. :) I wouldn't care if it was 5 months late, or posted in the middle of summer, this video is (I'm still watching) so much fun to watch as I do some hand sewing, too! :) I think I need to use sequins more often, they're so sparkly ✨️ 😍

[@sydneylehner6699]

THE QUEEN IS BACK!!!!!

[@TheEiramMarie]

I personally really love the comparative narrowness of the skirt! Can’t wait to see the entire ensemble complete. Was JUST checking your channel to see if you were going to post a Christmas project, and was spoiled with this video!

[@terezar880]

At the risk of getting all sappy, you're the reason why I own a sewing machine and make stuff with it. Your creations really inspired me and made me believe I could put together something wearable too. I'm not at the stage where I create elaborate gowns like you, but I still adore watching you create them. Plus I think you're really funny and you did great with the editing on this video! I'll look forward to your next creation, whenever it comes ❤

[@rinaeperron7746]

I am amazed at your patience and perseverance!!! And your passion! Well done!!!

[@gwenstacy6568]

As always a beautiful project! In love with the beading and sparkle, and the velvet is stunning

[@Champagnebeigecat]

I’m an avid knitter and infrequent sewist (last sewing project almost 10 years ago) and I don’t know how KZbin knew I would love every minute of this video but I loved it! That border between the edge of the skirt and the appliqué..my mouth was hanging open. So beautiful! And that collar! Lovely lovely work! Thank you!

[@katebowers8107]

Glad to see you back! Hurrah! Also glad that your joy in lace, sequins, and ruffles endures!

[@morrowdimtindomiel]

Welcome back! It's good to see you. You look good, and I mean that. I know that Life likes to use you as a punching bag. But, you aren't looking like a punching bat at the moment, so I'm counting that as a win. This video was worth waiting for every ruffle, lace, sequin, bead, and pearl. Nobody can bling up a project better than you do it. I have missed your commentary, your personal editing stye, and your over-the-top-but-absolutely-necessary embellishments.

[@waysonasth2803]

"It sparkles, it shimmers, it shins and delight! I must have it for my nest!" - Edalyn Clawthorne, The Owl Lady

[@nurmihusa7780]

What a joyous occasion it is to have a video from you - any day of the year!!!!

[@laurat1728]

That is a work of art. It literally looks like it belongs in a museum!

[@Eowynna]

Hello bonjour from France . Ça fait plaisir de te revoir sur KZbin et de voir tes belles créations . Merci beaucoup. Thank you 😀

[@Kalissa313]

This looks stunning!!! And you can say the color is a bit Christmasy if you squint so great timing :) Honestly, the sleeves are amazing and the hand beading is worth the time investment. The hand beading really added a lot of polish and pizzazz to what could otherwise have looked costumy. Great work.

[@cecilyfortune8164]

I'm so happy you posted. I missed the pumpkin patch outfit. It is stunning and looks so warm and cozy. Elegant cozy.

[@knittingnana2939]

Queen angela has posted!

[@TonyThimble]

This is as much a pumkpin as was Cinderella's coach. You used your magic and turned the pumpkin project into I don't have words what, but so magical! I am happy the AD are working. Much luck on the winter wonder dress. ❤

[@joycehunt1307]

You find the most amazing fabrics and make the most amazing outfits.

[@abigailbaldwin4224]

This gown is absolutely gorgeous! It's absolutely bedazzled and over the top but it also works so well, it's really impressive

[@fatsparrowsewing]

I love this so much!!! To me it screams languishing around the house on Christmas day, but in Victorian luxury!!!

[@lynndragon2536]

if you get the video out for christams before next christmas its fine if not its still fine you do what you need to dont rush for us

[@sarahlowther18]

Love it when you post something!! Always inspired by your ideas and projects.

[@danellemoore1461]

Absolutely gorgeous. I have just started to learn to sew. I'm about a year in and I am just amazed at your skill and your patience. I'm glad you're feeling a little better and doing something like this and staying positive is a feat.

[@sandym7952]

Angela it is so good to see you ❤️ 💗 💖

[@Isylwen]

It's so pretty and magical!!! ✨ I've been thinking about the bodice almost every day since you posted in on Instagram! The end result is just wonderful!

[@tygenco]

It's so sparkly! I love it! Every completed step is a victory, I think. So you've been absolutely victorious with this tea gown. Looking forward to what you share next :)

[@steph0xGx]

Here to like (immediately) that there is another video from you but alt tabbing because I'm cooking and I don't want to miss a thing ❤ yayyy for clayton

[@amanda4701]

I see you one day having your own atelier or costume company, maybe even teaching! You might be tempted to look back on your old work and think it is "better" but I guarantee you have only improved. Perhaps Angela's gap year is over! Imagine being such a great seamstress, and even a business owner, in just your 30s! We are very proud of you Angela. Now is not the time to slow down, the structured feminine dresses of the 40s are back in style, and you are particularly good at creating those types of clothes. There's nothing stopping you from adding a modern touch to your vintage ideas. Good luck Angela, and welcome back!

[@ANinjasEerierEnemy]

This is truly a work of art! It's a perfect mash-up of Elizabeth I portraiture and late Victorian fashion. Absolutely suited for royalty.

[@M.Datura]

This is one of those pieces where I think it's amazing, because it truly is, and if anyone ever asked me if I would wear something like this myself I would probably give myself a headache from shaking my head. The lack of fear that must be involved in wearing a garment this embellished is, pretty incredible, but nothing at all compared to the task of taking it on. It's very impressive, and I love the mix of symmetry and asymmetry of the velvet. The pearl trim made me realise so much about the possible uses for the sort of trim I would personally put on something, and how my "I cannot handle visual chaos" truly is a hinder, which apparently I can overcome watching you create something that you seem to enjoy so much. It's also really comforting, as a chronically ill person finally stepping into the daunting world of creating the stupidly complex things I want to make, that you talk about how you need to do things at the speed that you do them. Comforting and deeply inspiring. I, at least, will never begrudge anyone, professional or not, how long it takes them to do something.

[@MissHoyden]

This dress is so lovely!

[@noelwilcox9989]

So glad that you are back and showing us your amazing talent.

[@lucaortolani2059]

ANGELA IS BAAAAAACK

[@debbiebaad1952]

So glad you are back!

[@armedvsokord]

Even with this being your job, i hope you still get to take your time to truly love your gowns! ❤

[@10puppyluv]

I was so excited to see a new video from Angela I immediately clicked on it and did not realize it was an hour long until 30 min in, welp it was a good way to spend a Sunday

[@Terinka14]

havent clicked this fast in a while

[@Daria_Sphinx]

The gown is absolutely gorgeous! You are incredible❤

[@BrianLunaArchitecture]

Hi Angela, it's so nice to see you again. You know I've missed you, all the creations you make and even your face and your voice.

[@izzy13belle]

Absolutely gorgeous! The beading is just incredible!!!