Can I make this in 24 HOURS? | Following a 1940s Coat Pattern

[@katydid5088]

A word about late 40s early 50s fashion. Most coats,clothes, ect had extra ease built into the patterns because times were tight. Fabric, for example was still being rationed in England up to the mid 50's. Of what my grandmother and great grandmother told/taught me (having been a wife and teenager during the era) they grew up in the Great Depression, Use it up wear it out, was still very much the prominent mentality. Wide coats and extra fullness in tops,skirts and trousers let a wardrobe go through thick and thin. (Pregnancy,ect) without becoming useless. As an interesting aside, trousers were perfectly acceptable lounge or work wear. However, no lady got dolled up for an evening and went out in pants. My grandmother wore dresses out till her dying day because wearing pants was a sign of being low class and poor when you were in town.

[@wowzieee]

Thank you for sharing, I found this interesting.

[@roslynholcomb]

My mama was of that generation too and she would never wear pants into town either. She never wore the color red as it was apparently scandalous, but was seldom seen without red lipstick. 🤷🏾‍♀️ She made all our clothes and she always made very deep hems. When my pants were too short she’d add a kick pleat and a border of extra length or sometimes ruffled bottoms.

[@Sunsetluver1]

That is interesting and makes sense.

[@mcomeslast]

Good restaurants wouldn’t sit a woman wearing pants. In Paris this was up to the ‘70’s. Catherine Deneuvue did a model add for Givenchy (or YSL?) and she was wearing a ladies tuxedo and it was a bit scandalous. I’ve seen bits about it on some vids about couture. I don’t know when it became acceptable here. I remember as a kid in the 70’s changing to a skirt or dress when we went out. So I’m guessing about then here as well, but it’s a guess. My family grew up with use it up as well. Clothes that didn’t fit during part of pregnancy was considering a luxury.

[@farmwife7944]

most older women wore “house dresses” when home even up to the 1970’snwhen other women were in slacks and peddle pushers (capris). Now at age 69 I appreciate the practicality of dresses once I discovered how gentle on the back the dress is over pants. Severe spinal arthritis is a fact of life for many of us and waistbands with any structured waistband, no matter how loose, hurts when bending or just getting through the day. I have also made some fold over fabric waistbands for a couple pairs of pants and those work but dresses are my preference as they were for my grandmother and aunts.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Lovely coat. Silly story about a swing coat. Mum was married at 19 to her childhood sweetheart, who was in the Royal Navy. They were visiting his Mum when he was on leave in WW2. My Mum wore a swing coat that she had just made. Her Mother in Law was delighted, she assumed Mum was pregnant. I understand that she was so disappointed when she discovered she wasn't about to become a Grandma. Moral of story, swing costs can fool even the best of them! You made a great job using what looks like a rather difficult pattern, and some confusing instructions. Those pockets are perfect for carrying dog treats

[@philippatapada8657]

Hoods on coats is highly underrated! So so happy to hear that Posie is cancer free 🥰

[@christinesaunders4638]

So true!!! Love me a hood!!!

[@chaoskitteh]

The bat collar gives me life. Spooky season shall never die!

[@MorganDonner]

Hell yeah, new bottle of Fancy Christmas headed my way thanks to you ;p

[@normanshadow1]

I think you could subtract that 4 hrs of editing from your overall time. You're such a powerhouse!!!

[@honeykat1]

I had a very similar experience to yours with Posy: I adopted Lilla when she was about 6, and she had already had one side of breasts removed, but within a few months she had more tumours and had to have the other row removed ... in the meantime, she ALSO went into heat within a month of me adopting her (although they had told me she was already spayed... not their fault: they were just repeating what the previous owner had told them) so when she had the tumours removed she also underwent a full hysterectomy. And, like you, I had to carry her up and down the stairs for two weeks so she could go out to do her business - and I live at the top of a medieval building in Italy, so no lift, and lots of wonky stone stairs! BUT, long story short, that was nearly six years ago, and she has had no more cancer problems apart from some small, non-malignant skin "lipomas" (fat lumps), and is still living happily ever after with me, and still cuddling up to me every night under the duvet! I hope you and Posy will have many, many happy and healthy years together, and bring each other happiness and comfort. Now, before I forget - this is the cutest coat ever!! I want it! And you are looking absolutely lovely and christmassy too, with your green hair: all you need is some baubles and tinsel, and you would look like an xmas tree-fairy! Happy christmas to you and yours. best wishes, k

[@Apledore]

When we adopted my dog, we were told she had been spayed and treated for GI parasites. She had a spayed tattoo and a shaved area. First, we found out she had additional GI parasites that hadn’t been killed off, then - once she was getting the nutrition from the food she ate, instead of the parasites - we realized she had mange mites. We treated the mange, and then our “spayed” dog went into heat. Turns out she had been prepped for surgery been somehow missed in the assembly line style of surgeries at the shelter. Six months later, we found out she tested positive for heart worm, which she most likely had the early stages of when we adopted her. FINALLY, after that, there were no more medical issues. She is a very good dog, but boy was her first year with us wild!

[@Smilebefine]

I'm sad to read this but so happy that the dog find a way to you and your family since you guys obviously made everything to heal her. Thank God for people like you? Stay safe and be well. 💕🙌🙌🙌😇

[@rachelunderwood4868]

You may not have succeeded at hitting your 24 hour target, but you are still amazingly fast! I’m loving your vibrant hair colour lately too - so cheerful for the dreary end of a dreary year!

[@hailtothefire_]

You have so much patience! I’m a beginner sewer and just watching these videos wears me out haha There’s so many steps and pieces to keep track of. I’m always in awe of how you work. You’re fast but everything stays so neat and precise and you also some how manage to film it all and make a tutorial out of it. 🤯 It’s hard to believe that this content is for free!

[@VivianMcall]

I’ve gone cross eyed

[@inlustrisfire]

I am so relieved to hear Posey is cancer free! Can’t wait to see her pop up in more future videos! ❤️

[@yvonnecrowley7934]

Thank you! You said something amazing that finally gives me hope. I struggle with written instructions. I'm 100% a visual learner and I'm always so discouraged with my abilities because I read through instructions and struggle to visualize without having the fabric in front of me. I'm so happy to know that you're the same way and your still able to create amazing things!

[@NissyIsTheShit]

Same here! I get sad when there isn't a video tutorial for a pattern i want to use because im really bad at understanding written instructions.

[@colinwhitham6406]

Ok that dress in the beginning with the bats on the collar is amazing and I need to make one IMMEDIATELY ♥️

[@AnastasiaR]

Right?? Maybe you’ve seen these around but you can even make collars like that separate from a garment and fasten them by tying in the back. So you could sew up a collar like this with a simple white woven cotton and sew on some black bats as an appliqué really quickly and then add it to any outfit Aka what I plan on doing immediately lol

[@joybellamy5561]

I love that coat you look like a porcelain doll in that coat you’re so beautiful but I think I would attach the hood to the back because I’m all Thumbs I would lose the hood for sure after raising six kids I’m real good at attaching gloves and hoods😊

[@devinbaggs7542]

me toooooooo

[@kesleyloy9735]

I NEED this collar!

[@alexandrakrausch7158]

I am so happy for you that your little girl is cancer free 😍. I had cried when you spoke about it. I wish you and your family all the best for the next year. If I am sad I look your Pennsylvania videos. I like them so much because it is summer and all the things to see and a lot of fabric 😂. Thank you so much for your videos 💝

[@AngelavengerL]

So glad your puppy's test came back with good news! This was such a cute fabric, and i really love the hood.

[@emilou9654]

What a beautiful coat & you did a marvellous job! Very glad the doggie results came back clear. What a worry! Looking forward to the next 👗 💕

[@lesliejacobs3605]

I’m so happy about your dog being cancer free!!! Love your coatmas feature and this coat is a beauty!!!

[@robyn3349]

What a beautiful and luxurious coat! I love the swing! Some buttons to attach the hood is a great idea. So glad your doggie is well!

[@betsysmith9176]

That coat is amazzzing. I want this in a cranberry colour so I can live out my not-so-little red riding hood fantasies.

[@HumbleVoyager]

Thanks for the video and the update on Posey. It was wonderful to know she is cancer free! The coat is stunning. I'm going to miss Coatmas! Merry Christmas!!!

[@mlbumller]

Love listening to you. I don't sow...yet...but seeing your process issues and all are great file away knowledge. Joyous to hear your fur baby is doing well and the surgery was successful. Glad to see she is a rescue.

[@SH-wk6po]

When clothing is comical, you know it's going to be good!! Also yay fantastic news about Posie!! We're so happy about that, and can't wait for more Posie content too, as well as sewing/accessory/hair color adventures. 😃🐶😍🐕🤩

[@Ristina81]

I love adopted dogs! We just adopted an American Bulldog mix 3 weeks ago. He’s sweet but he’s deaf and has seemed to have very little training. Adopted dogs can be a lot of work, but worth it! Glad she’s cancer free now. Loving the coats! So beautiful!

[@katecolgan7770]

glad to hear that Posie is cancer free! Give her a scratch from me.

[@Smilebefine]

And a hug from me. I'm happy she's OK 🙏💕

[@jadakowers4727]

Florida loves Posie! Hope she makes a complete recovery. How about making matching Valentine’s outfits for the two of you?

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Yay!

[@devinbaggs7542]

Coatmas is my favourite thing this holiday season, thank you for sharing!

[@ayasami5987]

This is theee best way to insert pockets! I actually learnt this from my grandma who was I seamstress. When I sewed my first pair of pants (from a 40s pattern) I did it they way the instructed me to and I was just a nightmare. I wish you a lovely Christmas time! 🎄

[@Chaoskind89]

Now this is a really lovely coat! Green is my favourite colour.. so I love how you colour coordinated everything. :-)

[@clairemarz6273]

Every year, one of the most exciting things that happens in fall and winter is anticipating what beautiful projects Angela is going to make. Genuinely a wonderful part of Halloween and Christmas.

[@melissacastle5172]

I love how your hair matches exactly, makes the antique style look so futuristic!

[@bjornedyr-]

I absolutely ADORE this coat! It looks like what my dreams are made of.

[@grandy2875]

I love this style of coat, I think it always looks so elegant. The shade of green in the fabric is so pretty. I'm not usually a green person, but this kind of Jade shade teamed with the black really pops. You did a great job on this one too, as you always do. What's a few hours between friends? the fact that could make in that short a time frame is amazing!! I wish I was that quick and proficient, but I will enjoy watching you instead... I would love to see this style done in a Shantung or water wave Taffeta, or maybe a Shot Taffeta, with a matching, slim-fitting frock...I think that would be so smart and stylish, and very 50's :) I'm enjoying how many people are getting into "Retro" fashions...I guess it's like my mum used to say, "Hold onto a thing long enough and it'll come back in fashion eventually". When I think of all the clothing we threw out over the years, because it was "daggy" and old fashioned, now it's everything...we could have saved and made a fortune, either wearing it again or selling it to the next generation of collectors...

[@meamela9820]

Love your hair colour! It really motivates me to see you make a coat in such a short amount of time. My own coat project feel overwhelming and like it would take months. But really, a coat is not that hard. It is just a lot of fabric involved when I have a knee length pattern and there have to be fashion fabric, interlining and lining.

[@alsojane4158]

Hi Angela, I’m sure I won’t be the only person to suggest this but two or three heavy duty black snaps under the collar will solve the problems with the hood and be hidden when not in use. Thank you for everything you do, you have inspired me to start dressmaking again after many years. Much love.

[@robinsiciliano9084]

Gorgeous project and I love the beautiful shot of Posey enjoying some treats! She’s gorgeous and what a lucky girl to find such a loving home and person to take care of her!!

[@MandyJeanxD]

This is my favorite coat you made this year. And it looks great on you!

[@viviawaag863]

I love how the nails and jewelry matches the fabric. ☺️

[@cherrylee1103]

you look gorgeous in that coat!! great job, and i am totally impressed that you were able to make this coat in less than a month, which is how long it would take me. thanks for the Posey footage, and yay for the good news!

[@emsmorningglory]

Love the coat, love the hair, and love that Posie is healthy!

[@HandyHelons]

Oh yes! So glad to hear that Posie has the all clear! Wonderful news! And also, a wonderful coat! It’s fab!

[@vickieskala9270]

Kudos to you for adopting an older dog. So often they are overlooked. Almost all of mine have been adopted as adults and it is so rewarding. She looks older than 6, but hopefully you.have many happy years together

[@MuseAndDionysus]

The button detail by the neck 😍 swoon ❤️ beautiful coat, great job!

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

Such a lovely coat and it looks so warm. It was great to see it go together. It is wide but then it will go over anything. Love it!! Thanks so much!

[@liesha7495]

I love this coat and want one. Could you add a press stud along the centre back of the coat along with the hood to keep them attached? A vintage swing coat I used to own had a detachable hood that used small buttons with elastic which may also work.

[@lorenholmes1978]

Your look in the intro is a good mix of Christmas meets Halloween and I am here for it! 🔥🔥

[@LaceyMyriah]

That collar closure is to DIE for. I have a vintage swing coat pattern in my size that I’m waiting for the perfect fabric for. I love this on you!! Not sure why I haven’t gotten around to watching your videos before - but you’ve gained a new subscriber in me!

[@ClayCraftCoffee]

Im so in love with the coat and the hair color!!! But Posie being cancer free and eating the treat was so fantastic! Yay Posie!!!

[@donnaortolan609]

So happy to hear that Posie is cancer-free! I cried at the good news. Fabulous fabric choice for this style coat...looks perfect on you! Happy Holidays!!! ♥️

[@isabellelee2658]

I really enjoyed this coatmas, I am inspired to try making a coat. I wish I could get the advance pattern because it looks great. Good call on the pocket sewing, that's how I do mine now regardless of the instructions. I am thinking a brown wool plaid. Your makeup is phenomenal, especially the eyes. And your nails are really nice.

[@karenharper2266]

Beautiful coat, beautiful, talented girl, and a happy, healthy fur baby! Merry Christmas, Angela!

[@janthurgood1803]

Hi Angela, are you following Alex Archbold( Curiosity Inc) on KZbin? He's bought the contence of a hauders house and he's uncoved hundreds of sewing notions and hundreds of patterns from the 20s/30s all the way up to through the 80s.there all going up for auction with kasner auction house. You've got to give him a look see.

[@colleencallaghan561]

I follow Curiosity Inc. also. I'm in awe at the amount of Vintage clothing that they're recovering.

[@witchvideofly]

I stopped following him because he was making jokes about Mexicans and trucks. It kinda sucked because I had liked his channel.

[@ingaluna6122]

I reached out to him on Facebook mentioning Angela for the patterns too! Would be great if they could be in contact about that!

[@MegaMagicdog]

@@witchvideofly If the Mexicans laugh, who cares??

[@sonipitts]

@@MegaMagicdog Because not everyone, even today, has the safety and social security to not laugh and/or to call some one out for being a jerk, especially someone with a large following of loyal fans who might get upset about that and turn on them (we've all seen that happen elsewhere, sometimes to horrifying effect). So the targets of the "jokes" laugh instead so as to not draw even greater negative attention to themselves. It's called "appeasement" and it's a huge part of de-escalation as a survival behavior. It's also something you'll find everywhere being used to excuse racism, sexism and all the other 'isms' that involve power dynamics as being "okay" because "everyone's laughing, right?"

[@lettitiatownsend-thompson1968]

Fantastic coat. All the very best for the new

[@idgafiminfinite]

So glad to hear that Posie is cancer-free! And the coat turned out beautifully! I live in a climate that's wintery like 6 months out of the year and it always seems like my only functional coat option is a parka, but layering up under a beautiful swing coat with a hood and everything sounds delightful! Also your hair and makeup in the intro are stunning!

[@jmcclellanelsner]

I love this one! You worked wonders getting it done in the time frame you did. I think the hood is my fav part. Gorgeous!

[@karalee2270]

You are brilliant! I have been having serious pocket issues with a pattern and you have solved it and saved my sanity. Thank you for your wonderful videos and all the best with Posie.

[@emilymcdanel538]

I just wanted to say first, your whole look in this video is adorable (the color looks great on you!). Second, so glad to hear your pup is cancer free, that must be the best relief just in time for Christmas! Lastly, I loved all three coats this year, I learned something with every video. You're such a talented creator!

[@auChevalierRed]

Excellent news about your dog being cancer-free, have a wonderful Christmas time and keep on sewing too !

[@ushere5791]

1. you look absolutely stunning!! i'm obsessed with the green hair and cat's eye make-up. 2. the coat is adorable on you!! very iconic, especially with the hat and shoes. 3. such happy news about pretty little posey--i'm weeping tears of joy and relief!

[@caramacsual986]

I love all of this green! Your hair, nails, jewelry, eye shadow, and this lovely coat!

[@stephaniea5206]

It looks so close to a picture of my mom in the 60's with us kids. Love it!

[@c.w.3750]

I love coatmas! Merry Christmas!

[@darklymoonlit]

Congrats to you and Posie! So glad to hear that. And the coat is stunning - that fabric is glorious.

[@Suisei_70i]

The coat looks beautiful! I don't have a good-looking coat for myself so would love to make one like this. As for the inconvenience of the hood, maybe you can sew another set of buttons a little bit below the ones you already have for the hood so that you can attach the hood without crossing the dangly bits. Then you would be able to have the hood on without the need to unbutton everything when you put on and take off the coat.

[@Angel-su9zt]

Loved this! Have you thought of adding extra buttons around the collar of the coat so that the hood could always stay attached? Kind of like how removable hoods now are often just a bunch of snaps? It might take away from some of the historical accuracy, and maybe interfere with the collar, but all in all might make it more wearable?

[@maureencullen1008]

great news about your dog.I hope your keeping well.Loved the coat

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Yeah!!! Wonderful news!!! I hope you have many years together!!!!

[@Je_Ne_Vive]

Gorgeous fabric, can't wait to see how it turns out :) If you manage to make it in 24 hrs I will be gobsmacked!!

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

What a beautiful coat; your skills are just amazing. Glad to hear Posie is in good health!!!

[@argheimrobb]

The coat is beautiful, absolutely amazing. But as a mother of 3 dogs...the end of the video with the good news was awesome. I am so happy for you both. 💗💗

[@nixhixx]

LOOVVVEE this, probably much more so because it's green. Would 100% wear it on any winter's day.

[@vickinoeske1711]

Love the coat and the hood is great! And, the hat...fab.

[@kittiehonohan]

I am really loving this everything green thing you've been doing lately. That combo of your rings and nails is just *chefs kiss*. I also love that you fill your brows in green.

[@markofashion1790]

What a beautiful style coat and hoody. Love the fabric you pick. I'm so glad Posie is cancer free!!

[@MarthChan]

Oh I'm so happy to hear about the positive results for your puppy!

[@CarrieRay]

Lovely coat - the hood really makes it!

[@nazgulsurprise140]

Glad your dog is doing so well and I like the coat a lot

[@susanpolastaples9688]

This is my favourite coat for Coatmas. I fell in love with the hood. I'm sending virtual hugs and treats to Posey and I'm so happy she's cancer free. Please another nail polish vlog. Merry Christmas and your tree from the other vlog is beautiful with unicorns and dragons -- oops dinosaurs. And your turquoise tripod is cute.

[@shooponthemoon4283]

To me the way you did the pocket seems to be the most logical way, that's how I've always done side seam pockets lol

[@joannaerhardt7294]

Love the button placement in the collar!!! Such a beautiful coat!💗💗💗

[@rosequill7925]

I'm excited to see the big cartoonish buttons eventually go onto something

[@merriebusch9401]

Love the new coats, and so happy to hear your puppy is cancer free!♥️♥️♥️

[@nickiecarlson1837]

I feel the same way about reading patterns before the construction. It makes way more sense when you physically have the fabric at that stage!

[@helenedussaussois4879]

This coat is what my dreams are made of....😍

[@roslynholcomb]

I immediately started looking for hooded swing coat patterns. NVM I live in Georgia, own three vintage coats which I rarely get a chance to wear. This is aces! Would LOVE to see the dress too!!!!

[@merelymayhem]

Amazing video! I love this coat so much and the matching hat and hair is so cool!

[@shenee1226]

YES to a new nail polish!! I always admire all your different manicures while you work lol

[@jennifernelson5659]

Beautiful coat! And so glad your pup is ok. I love beagles!

[@minkaf4243]

Love this coat! Very cool how the hood tabs crisscross. If you want to keep the hood attached when you are in and out of the car/restaurant/etc, add a small or medium button to the center back and a thread loop. Ps. Persephone is adorable.

[@Jessiebes]

Glad to hear about your dog! Also love your eyeshadow.

[@emma1montoya]

Great to hear Poisey is cancer FREE, Have A Merry Christmas

[@kyliecunningham8057]

So happy to hear about Posie!!! Also, I used to love wearing color change nail polish (or nail polish at all, really) but with my job I chip it all horribly within a day. I love my job though, so I'll deal with my boring nails and just enjoy how fancy yours always are 😊 As usual, a beautiful coat! Lovely work!

[@skirtedgalleons]

Great video and lovely coat. You explained everything really well, thank you!

[@ShadiyahOfMaryland]

You are so talented! I love the coat and fabric choices!

[@christinepease890]

Thank you Lovely coatmas, good news about your dog too, stay well, stay safe and keep smiling

[@teresaunderwood41]

Just started the video, but your whole look in the intro is perfection!💚💚💚

[@collettemcquaide1662]

This coat is adorable. Your hair looks fab too. My daughter has green hair too. Glad Posy is getting better. X

[@perhapsahumanbeing]

Obsessed with that haircolour...

[@jbaby362]

Good lord, that coat is SO beautiful

[@soundtech3556]

This coats is super cute! But, can we talk about her shirt in the opening.... because I NEED IT!

[@0threnody070]

I, for one, would appreciate an updated nail polish collection video. I am obsessed with nail polish and am always looking for new ones to add to my collection

[@charlarp]

What a beautiful coat and I just love your hair colour here!