Finishing Spooky Halloween Things & Petticoat Assembly | Weekly Sewing Vlog!

[@denisehuerta2626]

I wish you would make a book showcasing some of your projects. I think it would be something many would enjoy

[@wowzieee]

I think a great fashion show with all her pieces in in order.

[@mablekay8145]

Yes yes yes! Great suggestion. I would buy it as a coffee-table book

[@0threnody070]

Ahh I have been waiting for this.

[@Bostonbabe]

Yes please!!

[@pineapplemilkify]

I second this

[@PetWessman]

Angela: *knocks out an INCREDIBLE, intricate wrapper gown in approx. 2 weeks, and works simultaneously on several other amazing projects* Me: *bought the fabric for a green hanky-hem skirt ~2 months ago, and am still procrastinating making it, even though it's literally just putting a waistband into a square piece of fabric as if it was a circle skirt* You are, as always, an inspiration. 💞

[@aprildriesslein5034]

I love it! 🤩 And I think taking photos in a graveyard is perfectly fine, especially an old one.

[@fempwe]

I love gothic design. The grave yard scene is very fitting and spooky. Very nice.

[@Torirattle]

The wrapper is so dramatic and you chose the perfect place to shoot it! Can’t wait for the pumpkin patch dress reveal, it’s always one of my favourites you make each year. I’m currently making a Dorothy dress as I am determined to dress up for Halloween even if we will have no trick or treaters or events. The Swarovski skulls are adorable and I am desperately trying to think of a reason I should buy some. Thankyou for another fabulous video ❤️❤️❤️

[@marlykurtzernarvaez3514]

Angela, I'm so glad you're back! Hang in there, girl. I know it's rough to create nowadays. I have a hard time writing myself. Yesterday I got so confused (post-Covid brain -- it's real!) that I wanted to sit down and cry. Then my guy told me to take a break and make some tea. And I felt better. Maybe this time is a sort of boot camp for what's to come. Maybe things will get better, maybe they'll get worse. I don't know. But the only way we're going to get through tough times is to nurture the better aspects of ourselves: courage, discipline, kindness, strength. It's NOT easy, I know, but it's a daily victory to be strong, kind, civil and brave in the face of cruelty, deceit, greed, and hatred. Small victories accrue. Don't let the bullies win by letting them affect your serenity!! That's Bully Tactics 101 and the way to fight back is to refuse to let them make you doubt and despair. What's that quote I read? "The first element of control is to make you doubt yourself." It took me my entire youth to learn that and now I'm no longer young, but damn if it ain't true! When you feel despair, take a break, make yourself a cup of tea, or go for a walk in the woods with your dog and enjoy the silence. Then get back to making beautiful things. Your videos have been very soothing and I've learned a lot about being patient from watching you sew. Right now I'm working on a 40s blouse and I just came here to watch the video in which you make shoulder pads out of something other than batting. Sorry for such a long post, but I've been meaning to share some of this with you because I suffered from depression and was a (willing) victim of bullies all my life. I overcame that so I wanted to share. Be well, girl!!

[@oliquin-roo3420]

I can personally attest quarantine brain is also very real. Stay strong and safe!

[@wowzieee]

Your brightness is shining, believe in you and the world will too. Stay positive because you are a wonderful person. Keep inspiring. From a Mom with kids in their later 20's and early 30s;

[@celestewatson4874]

Such a good and loving thing to put out this encouragement out there! Bless you. (And yes indeed, post-covid brain is really really difficult!)

[@marlykurtzernarvaez3514]

@@celestewatson4874 Thank you so much for your good vibes as well! Stay safe, stay strong, and be safe!

[@marlykurtzernarvaez3514]

@@oliquin-roo3420 Thank you! You as well!

[@wowzieee]

Angela, this is another great dress. I too love vintage patterns, you started me on them a couple of years ago. I may not sew them all, but I do open up the envelopes, iron out the pattern pieces, make notes on the outside of the comic envelope to which I store them in, of damages or missing pieces. I also like to fold the pieces with number of the piece on top, so pieces are easy to see. I have gathered over 300 pre owned patterns and can spend days sorting through them. I've sewn a few with recycled fabrics and am learning lots of ideas. You are a great business entity in itself, keep inspiring.

[@tigerlover52]

This makes me realise that beaded trim is so. increadibly. annoying! WHO MAKES FRINGE THAT CAN'T BE CUT? Looks amazing tough!

[@roslynholcomb]

I know, right. I would be sooo annoyed. Love the way Angela just takes it in stride.

[@UnpackingtheTrunkCostumes]

When you showed the final wrapper on the dress form, I kept going Oooohhhhh.....and then the graveyard pictures....let’s just say there was much oohing and aahing. 😉

[@DemeterMedi]

This dress is gorgeous, and the details are amazing.

[@effyjonz]

I'm honestly stunned by your work but also extremely encouraged to keep sewing and learning about garment construction and the history behind it all. Thank you so much for always being so detailed and thorough. I'm constantly learning something new about fabric and the various types out there. I especially love your walkthrough of how you problem solve and your effort in finding several constructive ways of explaining likes and dislikes with your creations!

[@saymyname2417]

Her videos are FAR too much talking and too little sewing. And the photography isn't really the best. Which is such a shame because the hisyorically inspired dresses are particularly stunning.

[@missparis7394]

Well this is a vlog. They’re meant to be chatty and don’t really focus on specific garments just an overall round up of her week.

[@saymyname2417]

@@missparis7394 - Well, yes, you're right. And I have watched a couple of Angela's videos and realized that there are lots of others. I never liked vlog vids, they feel so all over the place for me. Guess that's what I don't like about this one. Other than that I absolutely like to watch her videos because her dresses are stunning and feel authentic even if they aren't 100%. Plus, I admire the skill fullness. Sure, the vids are sped up but the speed and surety with which she cuts and sews... amazing! Greetings, earthling!

[@juliettedemaso7588]

I’m swooning. Over everything in this video. I gasped out loud when you showed the nearly finished sleeve on the black and white mesh fabric, I could tell how heavy it was, weighted with so much tactile detail; and that’s a pure vintage inspired moment. 🥰

[@tigersinlondon2152]

aaa i love the spooky black/grey dress so much!! 1890s silhouettes are just the MOST fun, and the glorious dramatic graveyard shoot really shows it off perfectly! also, please dont apologise for super long videos - i love to watch your content while sewing, and it's always nice to follow along with your creations while i'm doing my own :3

[@teresamorgan4529]

I love your finished garments. That orange skirt is so scrumptious! I know you'd rather it wasn't quite so full, but I love the dramatic sweep of that skirt. Worn by a woman who is confident in who she is! Wonderful, and I can hardly wait to see the bodice! You're amazing, Angela. I look forward to your future progress and seeing all that you accomplish in the years to come. Not many young people are so self-motivated to explore their passion. You go, girl!

[@totalanimalsoup]

the TALENT. the SKILL. i simply cannot cope.

[@dawngable4622]

Goth suites you, love the whole ensemble.

[@jayswing101]

Every time you say Gwen, I experience a moment of shock and confusion because what did I do??? How am I involved?? And then I remember your doggo.... 😅

[@paisley293]

Angela, your work is of such high quality; you should be very proud of your accomplishment in this video, both the sewing and the video montage. I love the headpiece you made to match your dress for the epic shots from 45:40 to 46:04.

[@rebecca8317]

I LOVE watching your videos. When I start to loose my sewing inspiration I watch some of your videos and like magic all I want to do is sew. ❤

[@sharbean]

Great results! I love the photos of you in the wrapper. I really appreciate that you respected the graves and resting places in the graveyard. Spooky but not inconsiderate. Well done!

[@morganw.4711]

SO EXCITED for the pumpkin dread video! The color is just gorgeous! I love the 1830s dress too- the busy patterns together are unexpected and gorgeous!

[@RachelWest0]

The detail you add to your creations boggles my mind!

[@janisi9262]

I think I've watched this video around three times, because I just love that wrapper and listening to you talk about all your projects.

[@terezar880]

I love how the wrapper turned out! The drama and the spook factor is just *chef's kiss*

[@oldfashiondolls]

We love Gwen! Thanks for including her on your footage! Love your creations and watching your design process.

[@theoldcronestwistedorphana4092]

I ADORE that wrapper! The photos are gorgeous. I don't know why anyone would get het up over cemetery photos that are tasteful and fun. Cemeteries are lovely and peaceful places. The one my Aunt is in has a path made for walkers and joggers to just enjoy the area. Keep up the amazing work, your aesthetic is so perfectly a tiny bit left of the norm, I love it

[@nancybrown3334]

How pretty!! I just found your channel, and while I don't.sew vintage pieces, I enjoy watching the process. I can't imagine how much time these projects take. I also liked the photos in the graveyard & personally did not think they were disrespectful.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I really admire your skill and your gumption! I've been procrastinating all week about cutting the panels for a bloody simple walking skirt, waffling over different stitch patterns for crocheting insertion lace, and designing and rejecting different layouts to reorganize my sewing space. Gotten absolutely nothing done!

[@aitcheymoo]

Wow this is just a week! Incredible amount of really interesting work. Looking forward to seeing your pumpkin patch outfit

[@flutefanatic221]

Angela...just gorgeous as always! All of them! I can't wait to see your pumpkin project...I look so forward to it every year!

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

I am living for the Morticia Addams vibes. 🎃

[@cherrylee1103]

that beading, oh my. i cannot wait for the pumpkin dress, and your wrapper dress is amazing. the photos are perfect. you need to create a pattern for that petticoat. gorgeous.

[@heteranthera3473]

The dress and the blouse look so beautiful! I am always amazed how you trim your projects with beads and what a huge difference it makes. I plan to experiment with beads in my future projects.

[@missbyanka]

Love how the wrapper turned out! And the photos in the graveyard are totally appropriate. I'm also super into your colorful hair!

[@nancyvolker3342]

I think this is just charming I love the way it all came together at the end and I suspect Gwen likes it to

[@karensimonpeterson3574]

I think the old graveyard was the perfect place to photograph that gown. Interesting vlog. I love your various projects.

[@tammerabeverage8725]

I learn something from each of your videos. Lovely dress, looking forward to your next video.

[@michellecornum5856]

Amen about Demotivational Petticoats! I will have to remember that. I have a few petticoats I need to make, soon. The last time I made a petticoat it was ENDLESSsssssssssss! The giant piles of ruffles was a shock! I've been there, but it is something else to see it as a mound! Stay well!

[@lala_bee]

Your projects turned out so beautifully! You could post 2 hour long videos and I would still watch because there's so much to learn.

[@divergentone7491]

Absolutely stunning. Love the photo of you in the cemetery. Your work is impeccable.

[@imari2305]

Beautiful dress Angela. You always make these costumes look so easy to do even for a non sewer like myself. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the other one.

[@tamaramckenna4026]

All these projects you’ve done so far are exceptionally beautifully done! Loved your photo shots! Well done!

[@elizameeks]

I love your spoopy black dress! And the Gwenivere cameo was so cute! Your videos are always a delight. 😊

[@amandamarquart2047]

I always enjoy your sewing vlog style videos! Thanks for sharing what you’re working on.

[@sheri3108]

The wrapper turned out great. Looking forward to the pumpkin dress

[@PolyvoreThea]

I admire what you have done SOOOOO much!!!!! The vlogs show your design process. It is awesome!!!!

[@kaytiej8311]

Angela, this work and the resulting video is amazing! Its so exciting to be taken on the journey with you as you adapt and modify plans and processes to accommodate hold ups and errors. We look forward to a pattern for this one!

[@christineherrmann205]

Wow, lovely cosplay photos at the end! IMHO, old gravestones like the company. ❤️

[@mewennm4387]

It's always lovely to follow your vlogs I like watching works in progress and I like to see other costumers going in problem-solving mode. I just feel less alone when I see other people thinking through problems or difficulties 😅

[@chloefulton6941]

so excited to see the pumpkin ensemble!🎃

[@EunJiAn]

I clicked so fast when I saw that there was a new video! The black dress is so beautiful! I also can't wait for the pumpkin dress reveal. 🤩

[@alexandrakrausch7158]

If I am sad or have a bad day I look your Pennsylvania videos. They give me so much joy and I look for the things and fabrics I would like to buy. Thank you so much for your videos 💖 Greetings from Germany

[@persephonerose6708]

I’m loving the haunted mansion widow vibes!!! Just gorgeous fabric textures!!! We all need one of these to go explore abandoned castles 🏰 🖤🖤🖤

[@claireeberry23]

Such a beautiful mix of fabrics! What a work of art.

[@pedrosalles9273]

Your talent is truly unmatched

[@sharontaylor4392]

Everything about this video was fun! Thank you for sharing your hard work with all of us!

[@whatzupLizzy]

Lovely, detailed work as always, amazing you do such detailed work even with fabric remnants. Always a joy to see your work and results. 💝

[@susanlein7849]

So fun to watch all your progress! You are so productive!

[@abigailwrigley6462]

My heart leapt when you said The Lace Place. Then I realized that you meant Pennsylvania, not Lancashire, UK😭. There is such a paucity of good lace here.

[@aliloucreations1817]

😂😂😂me too xx

[@dawneldred8750]

Love the video, and I can't wait to see the pumpkin project for the year...they are my favorite!

[@elainebye9090]

REALLY love these projects and the videos about them! Always like your videos, but these are extra exciting. Thank you. ❤🖤❤🖤❤

[@robyn3349]

Delightfully spooky-inclined, creative dresses! Well done!

[@JeNetty75]

Ooooh that white blouse is one of my more favourite things that you’ve made! So pretty!!! And that should say a lot because I love everything you make!

[@karenwong3021]

Loved the graveyard location for your photoshoot. I'm currently obsessed with your videos - great work.

[@mak3960]

I know you’re having problems with motivation and I hope this at least is an emotional balm. Your videos and other channels of similar content are really inspiring me to really hanker down and get into sewing again. Only thing really stopping me right now is the fact I don’t have readily available fabric or fabric stores (town of ~5,000) and with COVID especially I don’t want to drive an hour to a larger town and I’m in a small apartment with a college budget

[@susanrobertson984]

There are some great mail order options these days!

[@mak3960]

@@susanrobertson984 any suggestion? I’ve never ordered fabric online so I’m nervous to do so especially as a novice-intermediate sewer and my online ordering adventures of yarn which I’m more adept with working with have been iffy at best

[@susanrobertson984]

@@mak3960 where do you live? In the USA fabric.com. in Canada there are a bunch of choices depending what uou want. Purelinenenvy for linens, fabric-fabric.com has great wool options, overseasfabrics.com, darrell thomas has higher end options, the list goes on...

[@mak3960]

@@susanrobertson984 I’m in the US I’ll try fabric.com and look at the others too. Thanks!

[@matildabelle2812]

Thrift stores also can be good sources of fabric sometimes too - bedsheets and curtains are great to practice on too!

[@mellie4174]

also don't worry about the cemetary issue. In france cemetary's are considered like a park and people go there just to look around, take walks, and even pictures. They are monuments to people and are meant to be seen. :)

[@rosebrown8924]

Love all the lace details. That eye buckle is fabulous. Thanks for sharing

[@MarloWhetsel]

There I go making a bow tie, watching the video when I see the buckle and realize that I know the artist immediately. She is a a friend of mine who lives here locally. Thank you for supporting her. Also your work is uh-MAZ-ing,

[@inlikecin]

Just kicked off my Sunday morning by watching your video. The dress is spookily fabulous!

[@SmallTownSpells]

So excited for this year's pumpkin dress!

[@Jessiebes]

It looks amazing. I love the whole spooky vibe of it.

[@roslynholcomb]

I’m a quilter and have neck pain. My physical therapist gave me a foam roller and it’s made all the difference.

[@lynndragon2536]

I totally want a wrapper dress it looks so elegant and like you COULD easily modernize it while enjoying the asthetic

[@marybethhofbauer2683]

I live the wrapper & the blouse is banging! I frighin love the sleeves, dropped ruffles especially.

[@katrinabaumann9244]

Nice, nice, nice! All looks so good!

[@pollydolly9723]

I just love that dress! "You will never see the last of me Belvedere, you flapdoodle!"

[@AlanDaviesGirl]

I’m so enjoying these vlogs! Also very excited to see the pumpkin dress, I always look forward to your Halloween and Christmas outfits ☺️ I’ve been dipping into vintage-y style and actually sewing my own clothes during lockdown and it brings me great joy that you like fun and weird patterned fabric, gives me more confidence to make my clothes out of them too! ❤️

[@jyothilatha5677]

I cannot decide which of the 3 I like better , amazing work and detailing, Particularly love the graveyard vignettes

[@theverbind]

Love this! I've been following you for years and years and your growth and thoughtfulness always inspires me :) Each detail is lovingly crafted. I also like that you get real with not being motivated sometimes. Your work ethic and your beautiful creations are astounding and I'm so glad your channel exists :D

[@kalexe-wm1np]

I love your spooky stuff!

[@loripowell7654]

What a sweet fur baby!! Love your Halloween creations!

[@flyingdutchwoman]

wow you have been busy..the results are fantastic..love the wrap dress!!

[@lauramcguire7970]

I love watching your videos. They’re so inspiring! I do also enjoy catching glimpses of Gwen. She is such a cutie!

[@springchick19]

I love the coordinated packaging. So cute.

[@skullgryd]

I'm soooooo excited for the pumpkin dress and the wrapper turned out amazing! Loved the photos!

[@megantousignant18]

I love how this turned out!!

[@scottthibodeau918]

Incredible, I love learning and watching from your videos .

[@newmoontechnocraft]

The images are so beautiful! You look otherworldly.

[@c.w.3750]

Turned out wonderfully and the photo shot was wonderful.

[@TheDeerhunter316]

Oh my god I love the graveyard photos

[@faylowery8693]

I liked the black dress and the pictures in the graveyard are great. I also like the blouse that you made. I enjoy your videos.

[@AlltheKingsdresses]

You're so Fabulous! I love the wrapper and the Orange skirt is so beautiful as full as it currently is/was when I viewd this. And loved the wrapper photo shoot and appreciate your staying a respectable distance away. No visible names or dates. You're amazing!

[@coffemuse]

Those graveyard photos are so goooooood!!!

[@darklymoonlit]

The wrapper is amazing and the pumpkin dress looks gorgeous so far! Also you are rocking the green hair so hard.

[@oliquin-roo3420]

I've always wondered what does Angela do with these projects, are they commissioned, sold or just for her enjoyment? Most of the projects don't get their own video tutorials so curious to know their ultimate fate.

[@XaurianQueen]

Im sure she keeps photos for her portfolio. Some of them shes made into patterns for McCalls. But for the most part they are made for her enjoyment. She's an artist, and she also likes working on her skills. From what i can tell, anyway, I dont know her personally

[@aksez2u]

I've wondered the same thing, and I may be mistaken, but I think one of the primary goals is to create an amazing instagram photo. Beyond that, I'm not sure either.

[@AdaylnTheLifeOf]

She does commissions but she mentions when they are, but for the most part they are done for her own enjoyment. Some of her creations have been turned into McCall’s patterns. Like someone else said she’s an artist and creator and I’m sure she hangs onto all (or most) of her makes. I know she’s mentioned her costume closet when she redid her sewing/bedroom a bit ago. For me personally, (I’ve made way less costumes than Angela for sure lol) I hang on to everything I make, even if I’m not going to wear it again or if I only made it for a photo. It’s like a painting or drawing-it’s finished but that doesn’t mean you get rid of it, and you hang onto it to look at it from time to time.

[@Lee-rs3kk]

@@aksez2u let's not completely disregard her dedication and skills in sewing and tailoring?

[@aksez2u]

@@Lee-rs3kk Yes, but that's the means to an end. The original post was about what happens to the projects AFTER they are finished. No disregarding going on here. I think the objective is just that - practicing her amazing skills, the joy of creation and then documenting the finished product in photos.

[@ushere5791]

magnificent!! the wrapper is gorgeous, and the worn photos are amazing!! and i love the orange skirt and the organdy petticoat--i wish i could buy them and swish around the house in them! :D

[@juliedennis8733]

Love watching your videos Angela. Always interesting and informative.

[@mouseluva]

I had a deadline today and am too tired to make it more than halfway through even though it's only 9:30pm, but congratulations on another productive week! I hope your health continues to let you be your glorious, passionate self in the sewing room :) Take care of yourself

[@selkiemorien9006]

The wrapper is amazing. Not so sure how I feel about the lace blouse, really curious to see the skirt in the future :) I'm glad you're feeling a little better and to see you back here. Continue to take care of yourself!

[@leyiseclipse]

Wonderful to see you and your projects!! Loving the new paint in everything. I would so be ok with a wrapper pattern if you choose to do one 😚 Super excited to see your pumpkin dress! 😃