Final Lady Watson Bits Before Costume College and a Small Rant

[@GSMachinist]

I like how a bunch of us pack-bonded with Pluto and decided that we're going to ignore astronomers and insist that PLUTO IS A PLANET AND TRYING ITS BEST OK

[@super_siri]

They did actually put it back into planet status.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I agree, compliment everyone's costume, but I humbly suggest one step further, happily take their picture (even if you just delete it later)...because I learned at Comicon, that can make someone's day. Have a great time at CC. Safe travels!

[@bastetilicious]

"Pluto's still a planet dammit!" Yes!!! Also, Lady Watson looks gorgeous! I don't sew much myself, but I love watching others sew, and your vlogs are nice and homey and friendly and I love listening to your voice.

[@boccadice]

I agree - Pluto is a planet in my heart. And the tattoo is awesome and beautiful!

[@petradegroot3578]

bastetilicious agree😄

[@annetteandhercrafts]

If I'm investing that amount of money on a trip, you can bet your iron man costume with lights I'm taking as much as I want, including the biggest, most elaborate hats. Got me all worked up there. It sounds like a bad organized event. RED FLAG!

[@jennyboldrini7330]

I hope you are getting some money back for these events now been cancelled!!

[@judybarrera2405]

Agree with you. It supposed to be fun

[@ashleymainmakes]

Wow that just sounds very frustrating! I dont blame you for venting about that. You would think they would know how much time and planning goes into making costumes. Hopefully it is still is a fun trip regardless.

[@SereniaSaissa]

I know COCO is long over but I am impressed that you used the Marauders map for the lining of the bodice!!! THat is definitely NOT of the Victorian or Sherlock era!!

[@margaretmyres5626]

Looking forward to Lady Watson and Lady Sherlock getting together at costume college can't wait

[@JazzToMoonbase2]

As someone who is learning to sew, watching you has been very motivational. I'm a master level procrastinator lol. Have fun in Europe!

[@ebett1221]

Lady Watson looks so amazing! I cant wait to see you and Bernadette together! That sucks about the trip, I would've interpreted the luggage the same way. Your cats are adorable! I have a sphynx cat and she is needy like Keanu. ❤

[@AgentPedestrian]

A tiny hat with feathers is almost a fascinator! Aptly named. In the EU (or at least the swedish air company) the luggage rules are fairly strict. The checked baggage is i think a max of 25kg per suitcase. The carryon cannot be bigger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weigh at most 8kg.. and the personal item cannot be bigger than a single laptop bag. Only the carryon and the personal item are allowed in the cabin. Dimension AND weight restrictions are very real and I'm so sorry you weren't informed of them ahead of time properly.

[@namikosugans]

Those dimensions seem pretty standard compared to American restrictions, though, and what Noelle was later told is smaller than what the airlines will actually allow, international flight or not. If it was one of those commuter or puddlejumper planes I would definitely understand the smaller allowances, but then still the guide needed to make it all clear up front. The lack of attention to detail is troubling.

[@ThatGirlWithTheCoffee]

Double check about the cabin bag- you should be allowed a checked bag and a rolly bag, even if you can't have the backpack too!!!

[@user-pc8du2ol3b]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I feel as though I'm in the room with you just chatting about sewing! Your smiles are infectious :)

[@user-pc8du2ol3b]

Costuming Drama Nice to meet you too!

[@sylviakeatley4173]

I feel your pain re collar pin and pulling fabric threads. After all that work I'd had made the air blue with profanities, you seemed really calm. Impressed.

[@terrielarsen7254]

Hi, I'm here because of Bernadette. I love her and enjoyed your video in New York. I love sewing and have loved historical dresses. I have been afraid to try and make a historical dress. But I am going to try. Sewing is my hobby and has been for over 50 years. Sorry about your accident. I think your pleats looked awesome. The dress is beautiful. Keep up the good work.

[@seamlyshenanigans861]

Yay! Love the tattoos! I’m thinking about getting a Harry Potter tattoo myself but there’s too much to choose from. Maybe I’ll showcase my Ravenclaw pride... any ideas? “What is Victorian if not ridiculous!” That made me laugh. The hat and Watson dress looks amazing! I can’t wait to see the what the costume looks like when worn!

[@Moon13Dreams]

I just got here from Bernadette's channel and its really lovely to be working on my stuff while listening/watching your vlogs! I can't wait to see your adventures at costume college! I only just heard of it and want to know more about it, so I can decide if I would like to go someday :) Anyway congrats on finishing Lady Watson and have fun on your trip! ^_^

[@ldk777far]

The European luggage allowance is a lot less than what you get in the USA. Check with a European airline for just what you can take. I always use a large computer backpack for cabin baggage and take a large suitcase and have no problems. If you can get down to Greenwich, I could join you for afternoon tea at the Fan Museum. Such fun!

[@ldk777far]

@@Costuming_Dramawww.thefanmuseum.org.uk/

[@ennanitsua]

Homygod! when you do that costuming trip on your own terms, I absolutely volunteer to help you with the logistics. I lived in Germany for 13 years and did a crazy whirlwind trip like that in 2011 (holy shit that's almost 10 years ago). Anyway, when the world opens up again, I'm a hundred percent IN wherever you need help :) Also, who was the artist who did your tattoos? I love the watercolors and the hidden Mickeys 💜

[@triciatravels]

Oh no! I’m so sorry about your trip. How dare they not go to Versailles at all?? I’m totally down to go on the Noelle costuming trip though, just give me time to get to it from Aus!

[@skully7763]

I have a friend, who's solution to not having to pay excess baggage fees is to wear lots of her clothes onto the plane... so wear the bonnet and dress :D ;)

[@Fhornergal]

The whole time you're describing the craziness of this trip I'm shaking my head while muttering, "girl!". This "planner" needs to be replaced post haste.

[@a.k.v.3042]

Catching up as I was on a work trip and then vacation for most of these when they were new. You have probably already done your Global Entry interview and been fingerprinted and all that. YES it is TOTALLY worth it! Once you put in your known traveler number to your airline of choice (its part of your profile) you get pre-check EVERY time (as long as the pre-check line is open at the airport). No matter where you are traveling, international or domestic! And while you have to pay attention to find the Global Entry lines when you return, its usually super fast and they just take your printout as you leave. As long as you have nothing to declare, your one hold up would be baggage claim for your checked bag. (Global Entry kiosks take your photo and read your fingerprints and give you a printout. It takes about two minutes or less).

[@MLAshbacher]

I love your "A for effort" attitude. You are a class act!

[@lyndaevans1132]

Pluto!!! Yes!!! Here's a thought....I think you should consider setting up your own tour in a year or so!!! I do quilts, not costuming, but I love your channel, sense of humor, intelligence and attitude. You know what quality looks like, and I know you would do a top notch job!!! (It might be very lucrative too!!! Lucrative might also mean more time to sew!!!) I think all great people should be rich--because they know how to do good things with their $$$$. You go girl!!!!

[@BethAge95]

Totally agree on your sentiment regarding everyone's costume deserves praise! Everyone who goes to events like that put in a ton of effort and passion. Esp. beginners will probably alr feel a little self-conscious about presenting their costume next to the costumes of very experienced makers and will be so happy about compliments for their work. The changes in the trip would have made me really mad as well. These kind of changes so shortly beforehand just suck and should have come with a huge apology and maybe even a reduction in price. The hat turned out so cute! I love it!

[@1mandaau]

No Versaille!! That is one of my most favourite places in the world. I'm so sorry that you can't get there. Love the tatt! ♥️

[@amandarehling8785]

Thank you! I'm not skilled or brave enough for historical clothing yet(on my ta doo list) but thank you for being real and honest. Im sitting here staring at a pattern trying for the 5thday to puzzle out a fba ( only been sewing 6-7 months) and your videos just make me feel so much better! And I really appreciate everything you do. And Lady Whatson is Georgous!

[@kelleyjewell3640]

The news about the trip is so aggravating, but you, dear Noelle are a Problem Solver (is that your Super Power?). And maybe....or probably...you can plan a trip to Versailles soon (without luggage restrictions!). Can't wait to see CoCo vlogs - and hopefully I will be able to join you there next year! Woo Woo!

[@DomesticDelphyne]

The packing cubes are such a good idea, i have home storage figured out but i love that for taking them with me, and it could probably sit in the bottom on the dress bags i use. PS I would totally join in on a costume trip lol I do week long LARP events and they are soo much fun to be in garb for a week

[@craftscrimes681]

Woot you finished Lady Watson, congrats! It's a bummer about your trip though although you're being pretty positive about it. I'm the type of person I would be mad and then depressed for a bit lol. Costume College sounds amazing, be more concerned with having fun than getting us vlogs, you can always do that when you get back. Enjoy yourself!

[@susannahallanic1167]

You may already know this but just in case. Before you place a brooch or a pin on to your garments check the point on the pin for imperfections. I do this using a pair stockings or a woolen square of knitted fabric. If necessary, you can hone the point using a whet stone. Once it is done or if it shows no signs of snagging, then simply dip the tip in a bar of soap. I always kept the old Ivory soaps when they got to small to reasonably use and made them into larger bars but also as is for hand sewing. Be careful because the pin tip will be very sharp pass through quickly. I also use this on machine needles whenever I realize I didn't buy any more of needles to replace the ones I have already used except the one in machine.

[@genericmannequin]

I can't wait for your costume college vlog! Also, that's really frustrating about your trip. You're absolutely right about knowing befrore hand that you can't wear costumes at Versailles. That was probably a main selling point for others going on the trip.

[@lamsing2u]

Like I mentioned on Instagram. Awesome job and lady Sherlock! Have fun at Coco. And thank you for taking us along your adventures.

[@canucknancy4257]

The tiny tea hat IS very funny :) Sorry your trip got altered. Excellent modifications to your costume planning. You will have a blast anyways. The layered feathers are brilliant on the hat and the embellishments make it so adorable. I believe that you are currently hanging with Ms. Hay in the Fabric District as I'm viewing this. Have an amazing time at Costume College.

[@katrinabaumann9244]

I woke up early on my day off and couldn't get back to sleep and YIPPEE a new video I can watch to start my day with a smile. (Before I have to wake my teenage son for summer school.) Thanks for being you in these videos it makes them a joy to watch!

[@TheDeerhunter316]

Thank you Noelle I needed to hear the people can suck it speach. Once upon a time many years ago my Friend it was like the first costume I ever even made by myself without help and with lycra... I wore it to an event knowing it wasnt done. Said it was not finished. And my freaking friend said "don't worry we'll fix it" >.< I never really felt confident in that costume again and soon after that I took a giant break from cosplay. Because not only that messing with me but something else unrelated

[@TheDeerhunter316]

I'll hopefully be back in the next year or so. Health has kept me Away most recently

[@kellyelizabeth9858]

I love how floofy the overskirt is! You're a delight, and I'm so sorry that the trip won't be what you hoped for.

[@Tisiloves]

The regency evening look also needs a fancy shawl/ pashmina. Easy dressing, plus useful for normal wear.

[@thejerseylady1]

I love it when a plan comes together, and Lady Watson certainly did. Thanks for sharing the process. Safe travels. Enjoy! Gloria🐂

[@deannacumpston9318]

Your Lady Watson costume turned out Awesome! I've seen your pictures and you wear it looks so much better on you than on your dress form. Now to go live vicariously through your costume college vlogs.

[@KLASSCULTURE]

Yes PLEASE do organize an Europe Trip yourself and WE all will be there too! With as much luggage we WANT!!! Just give us a year to Plan! XOXOXOXOXOXO

[@jenniferpearce1052]

I love the baby bear hat! Totally funny! (I have a similar scale Santa hat that I love for Christmas time)

[@reneestuckyneale1599]

Another option would be Ship items to your hotels and ship them back home. Also, we will be in Bath on the week of the Jane Austin festival (Wed-Sun) also going to other places in the area. My husband’s British and lived in the area. Only as tourists, not in costume.

[@elisabetfinlayson8539]

Lady Watson has risen!

[@kirstyrobb4098]

For non costume things like t shirts, under things, blanket, pillow etc. (basially stuff that doesn't crease or it doesn't matter if it does), the self roll vacuume pack bags are brilliant at space saving.

[@kirstyrobb4098]

Sorry, posted this before you said about not needing packing tips ☺ Have a great trip and loved the video.

[@T.H.Andersdotter]

Sad that the trip to Europe won't be as costume focused as you had thought! Lady Watson looks amazing! You've done a really good job! It has been absolutely wonderful to follow your sewing since the beginning of this year up to the final deadlines. When it comes to sewing with double thread I am the opposite. I hate sewing that way, there always seems to be a million knots on the thread after one stitch… So I'm sticking with one thread ;)

[@Qinglin888]

That sucks about the trip! I hope you can still have a lot of fun and maybe be able to go to Versailles by yourself when you have the free time after the organized part.

[@elizabethpothier6270]

Love Lady Watson! Can’t wait to see costume collage from your perspective.

[@boccadice]

Lady Watson looks so good. And I love the tiny hat! Did you get the buttons on the and the two above the swallowtails? Could you stitch pipe and deerstalker hat on the bodice?

[@lyndaevans1132]

You can cover the stitches on your feathers with some smaller downy feathers. they do a great job at covering a great many ills, but it looks just great as it is!

[@TravelsWithLittle]

Your costume turned out soooooooo good!!! Congratulations!!!

[@aprilmunday1152]

I love the curlicue feathers. Have a great time at Costume College.

[@silvergypsylady]

FYI Thread Heaven is no longer made but you can get another product just like it called Thread Magic. I love your Lady Watson, it came out fantastic. On the luggage logistics, guess we now know why Victorian Ladies used big trunks when traveling, LOL. Have a great time at CoCo. 😊👍

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

It looks great! I can't wait to see it on you.

[@abida2]

Once a planet, always a planet 😅

[@kirstenpaff8946]

Safe travels to Costume College!

[@danitzasews]

Have fun your lady Watson looks awesome. I really particularly like the dovetail 😍

[@genevieveatkinson5314]

I love that you are like that and that you stand up for the effort part of it.

[@melusinenoArashi]

Beautiful costume. Hope you will have a wonderful time at costume college.

[@brissygirl4997]

Hi Noelle, no idea if this would be helpful for your Europe trip, but there is a product called curl formers. They are basically flat tubes that you put in your hair to create curls, you can even sleep in them! I know straight hair can be a bitch to set a curl in and actually get it to stay in, but I figured I'd mention it and you can suss out if they would be suitable or not. (There's videos about people trying them etc here on YT) As for doing your own costuming trip, you could come to Australia! It's winter here atm so it's not hot and perfect for wearing layered dresses and costumes. During June, July and August there's a bunch of events that are local to me in Brisbane that you could attend in costume. There's a medieval festival which includes banquets, tournament and knighting ceremony. There's pop culture conventions and even a literal castle that you can tour! One of the local museum's does A Day at Pemberly regency high tea, but it's later in the year.

[@stacyturner8330]

Aww. I sorta already know how the Europe trip goes down, because you cover it in a vlog I watched out of chronological order (how I find I like viewing because Continuity.) But I am happy knowing how much fun you are going to have in LA with your Girls!

[@dedeshikaalabi-mensah9471]

It looks so nice I love how it came out.♥️I am still excited about your trip seeing you go to the Jane Austin festival in Bath is the highlight for me😄 I know your going to have a great time.

[@ScribbleStitch]

Lady Watson looks incredible!! Can’t wait to see you and Bernadette all done up together, it’s gonna be Aesthetic™️ as Heck! Such a shame about all the mess around with your trip though :(

[@madirahoffman9295]

You're wonderful! I love your work and your vlogs. I can't wait to see pics of you in Watson! I would love a time lapse of packing if you want. You do you though! Can't wait for your next episode. :)

[@rosestewart6093]

I always use two strands when I sew!! Which says a lot considering quilters seem to always use only 1?!? But I really want my hand quilting to show, I’m all for the color and texture being maximized!! Same goes for your feather attaching, don’t want to lose those.

[@rtmigneron]

The hats! They are just awesome. And I love you wear the tiny one to tea. Fantastic!

[@elizabethhatfield2115]

Do what Zack Pinsent does during your trip; dress in a certain century for the trip and change into the other century for the costume event.

[@roxiepoe9586]

Your finished costume is awe inspiring! I love it. You are so much more well traveled than I. You well know how to navigate the waters of packing. Have you considered asking the concierge of the hotel you base from to solve your luggage problem? She usually has vast experience with fashion and photography people who have an extensive array of required trunks. I have so often found the concierge to be filled with delight (real or professional - it matters not) to solve my nagging problem. It has worked best for me when I just present the problem - and refrain from any of my suggestions. She is employed as a wizard and gains professional satisfaction from creating magic. Just a thought. Enjoy your Costume College time. Thank you for sharing.

[@EmsIsFab]

One thing that’s helped me with packing juggle clothes at least is those armnpit patches that keep sweat off. Means you can wear shirts a couple days instead of just one. But anyway! LOVING lady Watson :3 still struggling with my corset LOL

[@EmsIsFab]

Costuming Drama I think Cathy May have given me the wise advice of starting over because as I’m basting I realized my pattern is too long (despite measuring many times). BUT this just means I’ll get more drafting experience!

[@Lamdennison]

Watson is wonderful! Those "clarifications" are ridiculous, and you're right to be upset. The time for making those kinds of limitations clear are before accepting payment. I'm so sorry you're going through this and hope it doesn't ruin your dream trip.

[@Inconsequentialme88]

Congratulations on completing Lady Watson! Looking forward to the upcoming Costume College vlogs and I hope that you have a safe trip there and back!

[@LixiaWinter]

I'm in love with your tiny hat and inspired to make my own one

[@LixiaWinter]

@@Costuming_Drama I think I'm gonna make a video and send it to you

[@arianaodom6601]

Im such a disney nerd. As soon as you said hidden mickey I was looking for it and I literally tapped the screen in excitement when I spotted it in that gorgeous tattoo of yours. I eventually would love to get a tattoo. As always, I enjoy your vlogs even though I dont sew a stitch.

[@kgood14]

Ahhh Lady Watson looks fantastic! I can't wait for the vlogs to come! :) :)

[@peggybay6253]

Thank you for the videos. I love to see your thought process as you figure out how to make the costumes.

[@DanielleStJohn]

Tiny hat on top of full-size costume very strongly reminded me of the shrunken-headed fellow in Beetlejuice. Only, y'know, fancy af. [which I commented *immediately* before you said it in the video hahahahaha]

[@alicialong9017]

Yes please plan a costuming trip and I want to come!

[@robyn3349]

Looking forward to the unveiling!

[@sherihone]

Lady Watson is just so awesome! You rock!! 🙌

[@denisem6754]

OMG!!! On my last trip to Paris, I ditched the regular tour we have to go to Versailles with another woman on the tour. She got so drunk the night before that she couldn’t go! EERRRR! (No real judgement, because I enjoyed a couple glasses of French wine too, but really?!!) I wound up walking around by myself, found the Sorbonne and the Parthenon of Paris...fabulous. I wondered what the real issue was with your trip. Glad for this review, I was also looking at the tour organizers patterns, but haven’t made a decision yet. I’m watching out of order.

[@genevieveatkinson5314]

Love how the hat looks so far.

[@takkariarmstrong8736]

You are better than me. I would want my money back and I would go to a different trip that was better planned. I love your optimism. You did a lot of work. I can’t wait to see it.

[@viatrixmorgan4575]

The trip drama sounds so frustrating D: for avoiding packing curlers, maybe try rag-rolling curls? I have not checked this but I'm pretty sure it's period and would definitely take up less space.

[@lateciamadethis]

So flipping awesome! She turned out brilliant!

[@elizabethhatfield2115]

I can't wait to see her on you!

[@JessiAsylum]

I've been loving your blogs thank you

[@Serenova]

I know that at the point *I'm* watching this video, you've already gone to Europe, but I hope you still enjoyed the trip! Also, can you show us *ALL* the kitties? You said you had 7? I'd love to meet all of them! I have 3 myself!

[@katrinam3912]

Oh my god, your tattoos are GORGEOUS.

[@Costuming_Drama]

Thank you! 💖

[@jrrose6689]

I don't mind seeing the packing if you are up tp it. I think it could be interesting to see how you pack and travel with hats, hoop skirts and other things...

[@charlottawiik1549]

Congratulations on beautifully done work! Your videos always make me so happy, and itching to get time for my projects :-)

[@LillyMarchant]

#TeamTinyHat! I'm so glad you went with the tiny bowler. The other hat was lovely of course, but it just didn't have the same Watson vibe.

[@edwardtheinsane]

At 43:30, the lamp/chandelier in the background is positioned just right so that it looks like you’re wearing a beautiful crown. Haha.

[@counter10r]

Your plan for the using the spencer to convert the regency from evening (cap sleeve) to day is great, but an alternate suggestion: I've seen patterns and original garments where one can button a detachable long sleeve under the cap sleeve, which would give you another day look in addition to the spencer. Onstage, I've used long-sleeve blouses under a cap sleeve (which ends up looking like a chemisette + undersleeve) to convert evening to day, though I don't think it's absolutely historical? I've seen sleeveless period "jumper" dresses worn over a blouse, but I don't believe I've seen an actual period depiction of a short-sleeved gown over a blouse.

[@counter10r]

I found one! gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b85624941/f35.highres

[@fishingwithdog3726]

I so wish that i could make it to costume college but you'll just have to enjoy it more for those of us who cannot attend. Don't worry about the luggage situation just do what you want in accordance with airline rules.

[@dldzioba]

Aww I don't usually comment but you talking about wanting to be in the comment section definitely made me want to rethink that. I gotta admit hearing about your trip troubles made me so upset on your behalf. I know it's gonna be fun but that is all so frustrating not even thinking about the money spent. I am in love with Lady Watson and honestly watching your vlogs, and Bernadette's Lady Sherlock videos have definitely made me want to explore some Victorian costume making even though I am a wee baby sewist.

[@bettsamyj]

I would be so frustrated with the changes made to your trip - that is A LOT of money to spend to NOT get to do what you were initially told. Also, would you mind doing a "sewing room tour" type video? Your room looks approximately the same size as the one I'm getting prepped to move into (yay for empty nests/boo for empty nests), and I cannot figure out a good way to set up the room. Right now I'm just crammed into a room not much larger than a closet. :-D

[@toniajeffery1940]

I love the curlyques!

[@TheDeerhunter316]

I'm over here stressed about packing a fluffy wig in a single bag for you! That's all I can think not to mention the bonnet. I'm sorry this happened. Though Speaking of fluffy wigs apparently in normal packing situations you can pack them in build a bear boxes on a head or a gift bag. I'm wondering if build a bear will give me a box if I ask nice if I will have to get one from someone

[@boccadice]

Cerebro.crash could the wig and hat fit in the one box?

[@TheDeerhunter316]

I'd imagine depending how large her bonnet is

[@jasondeeley797]

Love the finished hat 🤗 j from England 🤓

[@mastersadvocate]

Hello Noelle! I think your Lady Watson dress is fantastically gorgeous! I love the lovely over skirt that fluffs out, and has all that finicky pleated edging on it! WOW! I wish you would model your Lady Watson dress for us! I'd love to see it on you! You are amazing! ~Janet in Canada

[@peggyriordan9857]

Have you considered FedExing your luggage? They will deliver your bag to your hotel so it is there when you get there. Of course you need to make arrangements with the hotel to make sure they will accept it. I know several people who do that on every trip as they have experienced lost luggage. Then you can have the luggage FedEx'd back if you need to.