Tailoring an 1890s coat based on Bella Baxter's from the film Poor Things using Victorian methods

[@2FullMoons]

Honestly, that second collar with the bow attached at the end was absolutely genius, it’s superb. I like it more than the original piece.

[@mrsgingernoisette]

I've watched this twice, I dont understand how you dont have 2 millions of us. Such an inspo for using my hands too

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Ah thanks! I love making these videos, so I’m just happy anyone’s watching, ha!

[@SewSewDrew]

Same! I love it here

[@MichiaMakes]

The almighty algorithm is a fickle machine.

[@classyZ7]

This is my favorite channel. Watching you meticulously construct garments makes my heart happy. This coat is beautiful.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Aw thanks! Constructing them makes me happy!

[@FilmSureelist97]

Poor Things’s costume design really got me into wanting to learn how to sew.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

They are truly special- IMO Holly Wadington deserves all the awards she’s receiving.

[@jacqueline-w6i]

Fashion should be uniquely individualized if you are creating it and not mass produced. Otherwise we all should just wear uniforms. I’m amazed at how you went along with your project despite not having your work horse sewing machine. I know hand sewing is meticulous, but it also has a meditative effect that puts you in the moment.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

When I worked in the industry everything was about cost sheets and production simplification- which is tough because fashion should also be accessible, so those things are important. Still, it takes a while to shake that mentality even when making it myself. Using my hands instead of the machine is a good way to start though, ha!

[@raraavis7782]

Oh wow. That looks like something straight from the runway 👏👏👏 I would love some more footage from close up, with the jacket on a dressform or someone else. So the details are really visible.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you! And yep- that’s the issue with black wool, you can bump up the levels to bring out the details, but then the wool looks washed out. I may play around with lighting and put something up on IG or shorts or somewhere.

[@raraavis7782]

@@anotherdreamgonewest Shorts are a great idea. I'm sure, it will get some attention there, it's such an unusual design.

[@linellcorban4194]

Re: big collars. Not too long ago my daughter (b. 1984) commented about my fixation with big collars when I sewed most of her clothes. I was puzzled at first till I realized how 'fashionable' they were for a few years there...at the time I just thought they were cute!

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

I can see that! Most of the toddler/little kid patterns I have from my mom have some type of oversized collar. They’re back in style now, though! I have to say I like them, and am deeply considering grading up one of the vintage patterns.

[@mettevunsjensen4094]

I would love to see a ‘enameled buttons’ episode😊

[@marianotes5483]

how on earth did I miss a video from this channel (my mostly loved one)! love the video, thank you. also, the music choice here is just great

[@KateMeadley]

Gorgeous! Your channel is absolute quality.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Really nice coat and I'm envious. Watching how you do things is very interesting to me. I've been lucky to find new wool coats at thrift stores. Thanks for sharing your sewing journey. I've started the wardrobe culling process. I'm dying to sew new stuff and most of my clothes are 7-11 years old. So a few new things should sate my thirst for change.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you! Yes, hanging on to (and wearing) clothing is super sustainable, but it is also nice to change it up every so often. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@anotherdreamgonewest my weight fluctuates and so I've taken or let out my clothes accordingly over the years. I refashioned two blouses and dresses. I just feel guilty about culling clothes in good shape. I don't care about fashion trends.

[@raraavis7782]

Had to leave for a moment and check out the trailer...👀. How... exceedingly odd 😅 Not sure yet, if it appeals to me, but you had me 'tailoring' and 'jacket'. Making a jacket from scratch has been on my bucket list for at least 10 years.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Haha- yes, it looks like an exceedingly odd movie (based on an exceedingly odd book) but it’s from Yorgos Lanthimos, who made The Favourite, so at least it will be beautifully odd (and likely a bit raunchy.) I’m with you on the fully tailored jacket, and I was so caught up in the excitement about the costume that it wasn’t until I was pad stitching that I was like “oh… I guess I’m doing this?”

[@heathermade7294]

Love your work so much

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you!! Yes, I say if we’re going to be a materialistic society let’s make the materials meaningful!

[@gavannapatterns353]

Very exciting and interesting! I'm over the moon every time I see someone NOT baglining a nice coat or jacket, a properly installed lining makes a huge difference!! And of course always good to see you totally following your own path😊

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you!!! I definitely see the allure of bag lining, but it never turns out the way I want it to 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kb3716]

This turned out sooooo cool! You rock. You share inspiration and show techniques and you're so down to earth and relatable. I just adore your channel content and am so happy to see its subscriber numbers growing. And good golly, Miss Molly, I have got to see that movie! But first, I think I just may need to read the book. 🙃

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you so much!! Yes, 10/10 recommend the book first- I feel more prepared for what is def. going to be a ridiculous and raunchy movie having read the book, ha.

[@dorota1504]

I love your work! Every time you surprise me with your out of the box thinking. Thank you for this treat. The coat is amazing, and the bow really takes it to the next level.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Ah thank you! Always trying to push the Fashion conversation forward (even when looking backward haha)

[@frogmenstein2801]

i would kill for an in-depth tutorial!!! this is AMAZING

[@alexandrakreiman2115]

The giant buttons give me doll clothes vibes in the best way.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Ha, they kind of do!

[@murrvvmurr]

12:21 humm yes,yes lovely.....can we PLEASE talk about the plaid coat on the left with some cape/cloak action going on? I have seen it now . I MUST KNOW MORE!

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Oh my gosh yes, that coat is just 👌. It is definitely tempting me… in fact I recently picked up some plaid fabric and I think I may have had the coat subconsciously in mind, haha! And thank you!!!

[@cheowweikoay2601]

Gorgeous! Love it! and sendings smiles and loves from Malaysia! Keep it up!

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Nice! Thank you so much!!

[@Afreshneedle]

Absolutely amazing! I've tried to incorporate your way of thinking about the garments I sew as an exploration/ experiment. It's helped make sewing less stressful. Thank you for that!

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Aw my pleasure! It does seem like the more experimental things I try the less complex everything else feels 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you!

[@Eliza-br2so]

I loved this coat in the trailer, too!! Can’t wait to see the whole film, I heard great things from friends who got to see it at the telluride film festival. I’d love to make at least one ensemble from the movie

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Yessss! The whole trailer is just spectacular, such amazing sartorial storytelling! I may have to make another piece, I’m still not over it, haha.

[@LualaDy]

well, I love your coat! I love bananas too. Idk why it was there but hey! it works! =D when are we seeing you wear your pieces? I am still waiting for that "1 week of outfits" type video!!!! (waiting as in: I really want to see it, but I'm in no way wanting to pressure you into doing it, nor will I get mad if you don't

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Haha, thank you! Sometimes one just needs a random banana in the shot 🤪. I have a “week of outfits” style video on my calendar, maybe now that it’s cooled down slightly.

[@LualaDy]

@@anotherdreamgonewest yaaaaaaaaay

[@kb3716]

@@anotherdreamgonewest yesssss!

[@MichelleSMV]

This jacket is amazing! I’m going to have to watch the trailer now since I’ve never heard of this film before

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you! Definitely give it a watch, the costumes are absolutely amazing!

[@MichelleSMV]

I actually ended up seeing the movie last week and the costumes are indeed amazing! I admit that black coat also caught my eye in the trailer! I loved her bicycle sweater look as well and the light blue jacket and yellow shorts look and the piece she dances in. The costuming is so good in this I want to try my hand at making some Victorian styled outerwear. I always thought the sleeves might be too overwhelming but maybe that’s not the case lol. Loved this video so much I actually rewatched it just now ❤

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

Gorgeous coat! I recently made a black wool coat and my entire sewing room got covered in black wool fluff.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you! I feel like you can always tell the last couple of projects by the dust and lint in a sewing room

[@figarokipper69]

Fantastic coat!

[@levi.is.dreaming]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa it turned out so well in the end 🩷 ty for the amount of detail in terms of technique that you show us + the always soulful introspection in your videos! the words at the end were really beautiful ✨️

[@garbtheater]

Loved this project, as always.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you!!

[@zoraofalltrades2302]

I just adore your content, everything I love, film, costume, fashion, history and a contemporary approach. Thank you! The coat is stunning and im looking forward to the movie

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Ah thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing it too!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

In our modern society, most people are viewed as tools to be used for someone else’s purposes. Expendable, replaceable, and whose feelings and mental health are little more than a nuisance - as they can interfere with productivity. Most of us, in some quiet way, rebel.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Yes, it feels good to insist upon your own humanity.

[@jaytalbot1146]

That is a beautiful coat, I don't think it is something I would wear in _public_, but I do have a piece of coating that is too small for a full length coat so it is tempting. I really want an Inverness cape, but 5yd is nowhere near enough for that. Piled on the ironing board it looked like you had a lot of fabric, but when laying out the pattern it didn't look like so much, how much fabric did you use? I was already subscribed, but @22:22 "If you fancy further forays into character and history that drift into _unexpected_ territory" would have got me. Sorry, I know sometimes a banana is just a banana, but you had to have known what you were doing.

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you! Yep, it’s a *lot* of look to wear around in public, but I have a creative job so… maybe… I only used about 3.5 yards for the full coat. I bought 7 because the fabric is absolutely beautiful and it was deadstock, so pretty inexpensive. Not sure yet what I’ll do with the rest. And… yep… it’s mentioned in a lot of previews and reviews so I guess it’s not a spoiler… fruit takes an unexpected turn in Poor Things.

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool 😀

[@TheVadsten]

Love it. Want it!

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Aw thanks!

[@mim73]

Its soooo beautiful ❤

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Thank you!!

[@gabriela8818]

so beautiful! are you going to make the blue puffer shirt that bella wore? i would love to see it

[@anotherdreamgonewest]

Oh gosh that shirt was life itself. Maybe… and thank you!!!

[@cyphaKai]

You have a special gift. Breathtaking spin on that coat. When I saw the trailer I fell in love with the clothing she wears. Since I won’t be seeing the movie I appreciate an up close look at a similar striking garment.Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Definitely would love more details. I’m just barely a novice sewer well, more like a big dreamer 😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. You’re inspiring me!

[@hysteric-and-hysterical]

Wasn’t a fan of the film but the costume design was worth the watch! The coat looks great!

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

👗💜

[@cyphaKai]

You have a special gift. Breathtaking spin on that coat. When I saw the trailer I fell in love with the clothing she wears. Since I won’t be seeing the movie I appreciate an up close look at a similar striking garment.Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Definitely would love more details. I’m just barely a novice sewer well, more like a big dreamer 😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. You’re inspiring!