Making a 1630s Satin Gown

[@WittleWray]

"Looks simple," girl this is a masterpiece

[@tammymasson2343]

EXACTLY!!!👍😂💜

[@alessandramoore5189]

This dress makes me want to run through a snowy garden maze at midnight from a ghost of christmas

[@ctrlxuxisavannah9381]

Alessandra Moore this is very specific but why can I feel this on a spiritual level 😂

[@gracemcniece4622]

That is a very specific mood and aesthetic that I LIVE for

[@jlynn2724]

Ironing creamy white silk would be the EXACT moment my iron would decide to start spitting out brown goo. You're brave!

[@updownstate]

I never put water my iron. I learned better. To remove brown goo take the iron => outside. Plug it in and fill with white vinegar. Set with fill opening open on highest heat and let it steam. Cool. Turn upside down and let goo run out the fill hole. Repeat until no more goo comes out. When no more goo comes out fill iron with distilled water and iron on high heat on waste fabric to be sure it's all gone. I learned this from my sister, who did put water in her iron. I have a spray bottle to dampen fabric if needed before I press it.

[@zipastewards1906]

lol same it almost ruined my graduation dress I made, it was a mint green crepe material. I usually have a piece of muslin when ironing the good side but it was a circle cut dress that had a lot of fabric so I was not bothered to use it.

[@jaspersgrimoire]

Use distilled water in your iron and you will not get the brown goo

[@krystalccameron7689]

😹

[@Chibihugs]

That gown is gorgeous and the addition of the jewels makes it breathtaking. I am sure those painters of the past would be well pleased to see their bejeweled art inspire a real life counterpart centuries later.

[@sarahpatch69]

When working with pearls, consider using the pearl knot to secure the pearls in place; silk thread is usually used when stringing pearls too. That's what is used with real pearls and will help with the strength.

[@davidhutchison3343]

Sarah Patch good advice. That way if the thread breaks, only one or two pearls will fall off, the rest stay on the thread.

[@sarahpatch69]

@@davidhutchison3343 I only know this because I had the pleasure of watching some pearl merchants in Asia stringing pearls into necklaces this way. Kept them in place too.

[@kwillow12]

I have a string of very fine actual pearls. One evening the necklace broke! But as the necklace had knots between each pearl, nothing was lost at all.

[@chantellmoller5384]

I was looking for this comment I was like I can’t be the only one to know this

[@bizm]

It looks beautiful! Great work! Quick boning tip: if you want to avoid having to press boning, flip each bone so the curve is opposite to the previous one when you're sliding them in. The first 3 or 4 will be hard to slide in but as you continue you'll see your work piece flatten itself out as the opposing curves cancel each other out.

[@DangerHEARTZ]

bizm That’s such a good tip! Thanks for sharing

[@constanceheim8960]

Yes Morgan Donner used that technique for the stays she made

[@AdirondackRuby]

"...but that's pretentious. It's plastic." ... "That's Nature's Thimble." LOL! Fact! I think this is my favorite Christmas Gown yet! Just so stunning & elegant. Even the lining cotton has a fancy shimmer to it! You out-did yourself, Angela!

[@zillailluhr]

Loved the “that’s pretentious” . It definitely was.

[@LaineyBug2020]

For some reason, every time you were cutting huge pieces of that satin, it reminded me of the mice cutting Cinderelli's dress... BTW your pearls turned out great!

[@genericmannequin]

The dress is stunning! You always do so good at choosing colors, fabrics and styling, and I love the addition of the jewels, even if their not all historically accurate. Also, 'natures thimble' and "sleeves are a circle of hate" killed me 😂 Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@avocadowitchknits6629]

Holy moly, the idea of rough cutting, stitching, and then trimming down was an absolute revelation! 😃 Brilliant video!

[@olygal]

"Sleeves are just a circle of hatred." 😂

[@Hannabananna]

That just resonated with me so much.

[@girlwithanearring]

that's so true! I've always hated doing the sleeves.

[@johexxkitten]

That’s a perfect description...

[@karinhayden5154]

So glad that it’s not just me then. 🙄

[@krystynalwood4161]

this is so true! I've sewn sleeves for my kids clothes and it was a nightmare

[@ritalawson7020]

This gown is just plain lovely from a time when life was slow and people filled their days making beautiful things

[@vickinoeske1711]

Stunning and that's not a strong enough word! I love the ivory & emerald green, very regal. Merry Christmas beautiful girl❤🎅🎄

[@lynn858]

Thank you for the tip about using the zipper foot to sew right beside a bulky area. :) That will come in handy. So will the tip about only rough cutting the layers until they’re all sewn together. I feel like I’ve thought that kind of process through and used that method before, but also that I’ve forgotten and cursed at myself a lot for doing it the other way since then - when I should know better. I’m watching this from the standpoint of craftsmanship appreciation mostly- I can’t imagine I’ll ever have the inclination to take on a project this massive with this variety of skills and techniques required. Because I’m mostly in this for a general overview, I really like your pacing. One thing that would help me though, would be showing pictures of the finished dress in between some of the steps. By the time you were sewing, and then changing your plan for the sleeves, I couldn’t remember what the sleeves looked like. Love your craftsmanship. Love that people are keeping these skills alive.

[@adriannegentleman83]

sitting down after Christmas lunch, with a full belly, watching Angela make her annual christmas costume. A perfect day.

[@SassyBully]

Another home run. It’s so nice to have you back, both with the vlogs and new sewing video’s.

[@joshoshoshoshosh]

Would you mind doing a quick video showing how all the pieces of the outfit are assembled into the finished look on the dress form? I think I see how it comes together but would be interesting to see how the closures work. It also would be nice to see the gown itself without the additional elements.

[@debbieboring3422]

I always remember my mom having the same attitude when it would come to the sleeves. She enjoyed the sewing until it came to that part of the process. That most likely why I wore sleeveless clothes when I was young. Sundresses and alike. lol I love the look of the dress. And the work you did on the jeweled additions was really very interesting to watch. Thanks Looking to the headpiece. I watch the cloak video first.

[@Tina06019]

Miss Clayton, I love your work & will continue to watch your videos. I find the videos more comfortable to watch when I play them at 75% speed.

[@mapleleaf0]

Wow! What a feat. -Not only the gown, which is absolutely stunning, but the editing and narrating. The whole video is a masterpiece!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

You have a rare gift, Angela! Amazing dress. I’ll rewatch this sometime for the joy of it.

[@Exayevie]

30:01 "...Then I decided it needed more!" Spoke like a true 17th century noblewoman lol

[@betsydelai3773]

"Sleeves are a circle of hatred". A perfect way to describe them. 😂😂😂

[@teceyS3]

I am Impressed. A lot of work, with a big payoff. Gorgeous- definitely an heirloom ♡♡♡

[@orene7594]

You may hate sewing the sleeves but just know i find them divine. They are, as with the rest of the gown, gorgeous. You have such talent and creativity!

[@yeppeogeu2828]

i love her nails oh my god and the fact that they match her dress and cloak? goddess

[@54321Judith]

Dental floss is also a good substitute for stringing your pearls as this will not break. Very beautiful job on your costume!🌸

[@Kellas_Kat]

Haha, so much sass during the voice over! It was fantastic! You put so much work into this project and it definitely shows.

[@belindacoba5158]

Yes!! I loved when she said that sleeves are circles of hatred ....😅

[@margaretmyres5626]

Love that dress and the green, red, and pearls just set it off beautifully.

[@updownstate]

So satisfying to see a professional at work.

[@queenofheartslandofjoy8068]

This dress is just fantastic. Stunning. I really like the addition of the jewels at the neck, top, waist. It looks like a painted picture. The sleeves are really lovely. I know you hate sleeves but what a great job. Merry Christmas Angela to you and your family. Can't wait for the next video.

[@gabydiazortiz]

The second you added the pearls it was at another level

[@centurycountess4949]

This is really helpful. I wished I had seen this video when I made my late 1600's wedding gown, which was introduced in my redo costume video. It came out so horribly but the newly constructed bodice is much better. This video inspires me to finish the project for the 1600 dress by making the skirt, as one of my new year projects in 2020. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. :)

[@TarynsTime]

This is the most beautiful dress I've seen in a video and I'm 49 with a passion for gowns such as this since the early 1980s. Thank you for sharing this when you did, I was finding myself a bit down this Christmas Eve Day.

[@noonesflower]

You are so gifted. I can't believe you are so young and can do so much!

[@VincentoValentine]

The dress is just gorgeous! A tip for the pearls: Real pearls are always threaded with a knot between each peal to protect them from wearing off by rubbing against each other or, if the threat breaks, falling all over the place.

[@valerieshive9160]

Another simply incredible masterpiece of your craftsmanship! You are just so talented. The dress is gorgeous! I especially love your bejeweled belt and necklaces. You've inspired me to make some jeweled ribbons of my own! Thank you!

[@pamjordan1793]

Gorgeous is not enough of a word for your dress!!! Wonderful work!!

[@michelle2shop750]

Another wonderful creation 😇 So happy you have such a library of videos for us to enjoy!

[@margiecook6379]

Beautiful, beautiful,! You are a very talented young lady! Thanks!

[@shawnmercercrain9727]

This came out at the right time, had so many struggles today with depression. Thanks for such a wonderful video it couldn’t have come at a better time Angela!

[@nervoustoast]

I have absolutely no idea what’s going on here but I still enjoyed every second of it

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

I literally gasped when I saw the screencap; it looks fabulous- I love the mid17th c styles!

[@wrenk3165]

This has GOT to be my favorite project of yours it's so beautiful!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Lovely project with beautiful colors and textures! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@cherylowilley6007]

Angela is deeply talented, with a gift for words and of colors. She is a wonder!

[@janlashley9377]

Hellow! Your gowns are so beautiful,I request that you post more pictures of you wearing these gorgeous dresses, very few people have the talent you have. As far as I am concerned You should never a thumbs down. Rose.

[@nickilangewis4664]

I was pleased when you mentioned Claire's wedding dress in Outlander.. that is one of my very favorite book collections.. and I love the series, too!!! Wonderful to see the luxurious, authentic costuming!!

[@jestem.mrowka.bigbitowka5238]

Your attention to detail amazes me every time. Beautiful peace :)

[@maryjanepeters7507]

I hope you enter these beautiful dresses you make in contests - so much work deserves recognition!!

[@avenillacastienkersteter8283]

The dress is so so beautiful! You are so lucky that you can wear white/ivory/cream, I’m a very pale redhead so any shade of white makes me look like a ghost. I can not wait to see the green over dress/coat. Thank you for making such great content.

[@johannacxiii]

I absolutely love the faux jewelry things in the last few minutes, please show us more of such content!

[@joannecarroll5504]

@Johanna C - The jewellery is so much more than faux, it's imaginary LOL. Angela mentioned recently that this outfit was inspired by a painting in which similar jewellery was worn. She had seen the jewellery in multiple paintings of the period, so believed that women had worn such pieces then. After buying findings to make costume versions of the jewellery & while doing her research, Angela discovered that the jewellery in the paintings was simply a decorative detail added by the artist & that women did not wear such pieces after all. Angela then decided to add the jewellery anyway for a bit of fun :) Best wishes.

[@louiselill1528]

Everything about this gown is magical I could of watched you make the embellishments for hours . There is know wounder I love your channel

[@Marialla.]

When inserting plastic boning, turn every other piece upside down, so the curve goes opposite. This will make your boned piece lay flat as the curves cancel each other out.

[@Tina06019]

Marialla That’s a great idea, thank you.

[@berkleypearl2363]

I want to sewwwww! My mom got me a new sewing machine for Christmas and I can’t wait to open it and start making things!

[@lilibetp]

Why wait? Surely you need napkins or something for your Christmas dinner.

[@Izumiorra]

That the phrase of the century for making sleeves i love it XD

[@Harko-]

Angela, you absolutely out did yourself with this costume!

[@belindacoba5158]

Gogeous dress!! I saw the vlog where you show the problem you had with the sleeve with the golden fabric..I think it was wise desition using the second fabric and lace it looks so much more delicate and sofisticated. Wonderful job!!!

[@llamafromspace]

Stunning dress and great narration. I love the ribbon

[@ellabella2603]

Wow, just wow. So beautiful. So much work but you make it look easy. 😊

[@marisawatts2792]

So much work and love went into this dress. It is exquisite.

[@charlarp]

Watching you work is so inspirational! This is so beautiful!

[@horseluver2509]

I love how the sleeves turned out! And those montees remind me of your beetle wing dress!

[@ushere5791]

i would love this dress in my size. love the sleeves, especially with the lace, and the jewels really make it.

[@camilledvorak7151]

Beautiful, the jewelry construction was very clever of you!

[@PolyvoreThea]

Stunning. I adore that you made the jewelry!!!! Incredible fabric. Just. Dream!

[@FoxxyOfTheDead]

Omg... how legendary... isn't it? I can't... speechless... I am seriously. ❤

[@Poppy-]

Happy Christmas Angela ☃️ Your projects turned out very well and, as usual, I am amazed by your patience and skills. So many steps, so many trial and error before achieving the end result and this craftswomanship.

[@thecrew1871]

Beautiful! And I love the look of the lace on the sleeves. The jeweled shoulders along with the jeweled belt dress up the whole look of your piece. I look forward to seeing the cloak.

[@tammymasson2343]

Oh Angela! I just watched your nail polish video and am now rewatching this video. I LOVE your love of bling and sparkle!!! There's never too much! You are so delightful and creative! This dress and cloak turned out so beautifully! (P.S. I don't hate sleeves at all, and I hope someday you overcome your hated of them! 😘)

[@kaseythompson4670]

Angela!! That dress is stunning!!! Your creativity just blows me away, girl!!

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

Wow! I'll probably never sew a dress like this, but the embellishments is something I may try someday for a Halloween costume. You're amazing!!!!

[@martaaberg3330]

The sleeves turned out quite lovely!

[@brandyeverett7778]

The new Christmas Gown is stunning. I think I might love your Christmas Gown more than anything else because you manage to make them all Christmas-y but none of them look alike, so it shows a great deal of creativity.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Turned out so beautiful. Such a lot of work.

[@Lila-lc7wd]

You have a great patience and I am so so glad that you are recording these creations and sharing them with us! 😭😭

[@peggyriordan9857]

Really liked watching this dress being made. So much work...Congrats on that, plus it's beautiful. Can't wait to see the cape that goes with it!!

[@kelleyjewell3640]

The color of that off white satin against your skin is lovely!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

I, too, am a "nature's thimble" aficionado. Also? I *LOVE* your approach to historical adequacy/historical inspiration. Thank you for not being a pedantic, gate-keeping, perfectionist butthols like a lot of reeanctors and costubers.

[@Saltymongoose]

“Nature’s thimble” 🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful work, as always! Thank you for all the videos you post and allowing us to come along on your sewing journey! Happy Christmas!

[@brightphoebesays]

It's gorgeous! You're an awesome seamstress and video maker! Beautiful fabric, crazy detail on the beads!

[@craftynekoLM]

So beautiful! Another Christmas triumph

[@mparis130]

HALF A DECADE! Here's to the next five 🥂Merry Christmas!

[@jacquelineland559]

I live in a 1630s house and would love to make this gown just to wear around my home! Thank you for showing us your lovely gown.

[@iggyreilly2463]

As usual, impressive and beautiful. Green is your color, imho. Merry Christmas and glad you're still posting here on YT.

[@daughterofzion5845]

This is my favorite dress out of all the ones you've created so far , its lovely thanks for sharing.

[@ghostsandcoffee126]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the 1600s as well for both art and fashion and it's great to see it getting more attention! Hope you are having/had a wonderful Christmas!

[@michellestrickland7613]

It's beautiful. Thank You for sharing it's construction with us.

[@macdaiddavidson8051]

Magnificent. I wish I had your ambition and patience. You’ve done a beautiful job and your descriptions as you worked were very helpful in understanding what you were doing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@emily04iv]

I have my hair all pinned up for curls tomorrow and it just made me think of you.

[@SassyMa_]

This gown is stunning!! Wow! I'm dying for this 👗 honey your amazing!!!!

[@orgjam]

Not fair that you took all the talent in the world !!

[@susanlein7849]

I especially love your bead work -- that turned out so lovely!

[@Notlost-lj9qt]

So pretty! I always enjoy your holiday dresses.

[@yungzubass9648]

Wow stunning gorgeous grown. Lots of work Into it. Love to see more thank you for sharing

[@shonitagarcia3222]

Beautiful job. Thank you for sharing. I know that feeling about the jewelry thread isn't always the best option. I tend to double thread it to ensure strength. I use a slightly thicker clear plastic thread, it's harder to find the thicker one sometimes. Your pictures are so beautiful. Thanks again for your share. Happy Holidays and take care.

[@WayToVibe]

I love the instructions on sewing the jeweled belt and other jeweled additions.

[@CyborgSlayerNila]

I adore everything about this!!!

[@terezar880]

Such a beautiful dress, and all the jewels just bring it to the next level!

[@kseniavarna9131]

What a gorgeous dress! You did an amazing job - and I personally looove the necklace!