making a dragon dress to celebrate house of the dragon
Hello everyone! I will try to post a more patreon relevant update soon enough but right now I want to throw this out in the universe before my anxiety can get the better of me. I forgot about that part of making videos and oof.
But here is the first part about making a dress, because I made a dress!! And it fits and everything. Which is more than I can say about some things I made when sewing regularly, so, truly, a proud moment.
Like I said in this video, there should be a follow up next week on making the sleeves and skirt. And after that…who knows, but hopefully this is the start of sewing and filming more regularly moving forward.
I didn’t want to bring too much attention to the existence of patreon in this video because the copy is all so, so, out of date—but if I get that figured out this week I’ll have credits in the next one.
But until then, truly, thank you SO much for the support and all your kind words on my last two posts. I definitely don’t think I would have found the motivation to get back to making things (much less filming the process) without that. It really did (and still does) mean more than I can ever say.
making a dragon dress to celebrate house of the dragon (YouTube)
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I adore your videos. You are so gifted with your sewing.
Ok this is so great! I haven't been able to watch until now and it's a feast for the eye! Can I ask where you got that fabulous scaly red and black fabric?
it is from this shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/Spin4funByShay
I love the visual I just had of you all dolled up in this with a Tupperware bowl of potato chips on your lap! I dress up in themed costumes for board games sometimes so I’m loving it!! I am so incredibly proud of you. I suffer from manic depression and have done for over 25 years……the absence from daily life is something I relate to. You are so strong and such an inspiration to me. xx
Well this is a very pleasant surprise! You're back and with my favorite mythical creature inspiration!
so glad to see you!!! We will always be here like a recurring event with people who think you really are amazing (with less social anxiety I hope). You taking care of yourself is project número uno, but I loved this video! If you want to go back to quiet work videos or just blog posts and photos, whatever works for you in that day, that's fine too. We're just happy to see you, and I know I personally learn so much from when you are figuring things out or working on stuff. I recently made your renaissance pattern and I didn't have to use the instructions and I drafted my own sleeves because I've watched so many of your videos over the years, the knowledge has absorbed. You are really spreading so much joy and youve put an entire catalog out there into the world. Thank you for being yourself. Honest, hilariously funny by nature, and incredibly creative.
Aw, thank you! I'm glad you liked it, and we'll see--blog posts definitely have a lot of appeal right now since in my time off i've done a lot more writing than filming, but we'll see. I feel like with how AI has exploded, for work to have merit you kind of need evidence of it being made, which is...ehh, but serves as motivation, I guess. And that is awesome! Because sleeves are the woooorst and even having made those videos I feel like I sometimes lack the knowledge to make them lol. But thank you so much for watching, and for this commnent! 💕
so glad you're back! we missed you! the gown is spectacular--i really love seeing you do exactly what tickles your fancy the most. please continue taking excellent care of yourself and please know that we all love you and want you happy and well. that is the most important thing. you don't owe us a thing! xoxoxoxoxoxo
Thank you so much! 💕
This dress is PHENOMENAL 😍 Honestly this is pure art, and so very very cool!!! It is so lovely to see your face again. If it's a one-off pop in, or a longer term return, it's all good, as long as your health is the priority xx
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it~ 😊
Excited to watch this after work tonight! The dress looks stunning! (as usual ☺️) Glad to see you back. Keep taking care of yourself first. 😊🧵
I was so excited to see that you had posted this morning! I have missed watching your videos, but please continue to put yourself first. I'm excited to see the rest of the series!
I saw your doppelganger in Arlington VA this week, made me think of you, and now you have a video! Still wonder if it was you, bright green hair and milky white skin. Only saw her from behind, but she could be your twin! Hope you are doing well!
Thank you! Haha, it was not me! I have not left the state in...years at this point, lol. But I'm glad there is more green haired representation out there 😂
Of course we have missed you and your makes!! I would get th worst headaches when I would melt poly satin to make satin hair flowers, and that was next to an open window! I feel your pain. I love those black and red glitter nails, what polish/polishes did you use this time? I think the red stitching on the inside looks super punk rock, and everyone knows punk rock and dragons go hand on hand/claw. I just used the sharpie trick on the side of a bodice so no shade over here. I love how your makeup matches!!
Thank you so much! Yeah, an open window would have been a good idea. My recently installed window air conditioner unit has been a life saver but makes that a bit tricky (even if it was possible, i'd probably rather have a headache than suffer the heat and humidity, lol) Oh man, I don't even remember. But it was a lot of polishes from iscreamnails, they have been a recent favorite and thanks to their frequent sales I rebuilt a lot my collection with them (turns out when you don't touch nail polish for like a year, they separate). I'm glad I'm not alone with the stitching! It is satisfying to me for some reason...and the sharpie trick is satisfying, too, even if it is cheating! 😂
Missed your humor! And the dress is so cool!!!
Such a great video, super excited for next week. Fantastic work Angie!
So good to see you here! 🌈🌈🦋🦋 Ironically, I’m crocheting emotional support dragons as we speak! Limbinating one as I watch your video. If you’re curious I’m posting pics over on Instagram… @imfiberaddicted.🧌
So glad you are back. I was worried about you. And missed you.
Going to watch this soon, but I'm keen to see the fun you had with the creation of this! I haven't watched the show, maybe this will finally push me to give it a try... 🤔 Regardless, we LOVE a dragon theme. Documenting the process is so laborious, and you're in the project for so long, working away in private and quiet, of course the release date means anxiety! It's like you're sending your extremely fashionable child off to its first day of school 🥺 I get this every time I finish grading a pattern and it's a lot, but if I didn't post it, then no one else can use my knowledge to make their cosplay, so that's what makes me keep sewing. (Sorry, am I the paragraph guy??)
Haha I'm not even sure I would recommend the show at this point, but i'm a sucker for dragons and matt smith in a blonde wig, and it has both, sooo... Yeah, I think the release date is the only reason it got posted though, honestly--my few previous attempts at sewing have trickled out and been overthought before they really turned into much at all. It is so easy to put things off without a solid deadline! Even WITH a deadline it is easy to procrastinate! I never used to get nervous about posting but it has been so long, it feels like a lot of pressure. Hopefully with it out into the world the ones that follow it will be a bit easier!
Welcome back Angela. But no pressure. Do at your own pace and try have some fun please ! Lots of love and admiration because you have so much courage !
This, just this.
wahhh yes. I always love your dragon content 🥰
Omg, I haven't watched yet but it looks so cool ❤️
Angela! Welcome back, you’ve been missed! I haven’t watched but I wanted you to know that you are an incredibly strong person to have persevered through everything! I have supported you since your outlander dress and I look forward to watching what you create in the future!
aw, thank you so much! and omg, that outlander dress, that was ages ago!