Thank You + Suggest Bonus Projects!!
Oh my god you guys! I'm in awe right now. I was so nervous about posting this last night that I didn't even check my email for an hour, I was too concerned about negative feedback and I didn't want to see it.
But when I did check it I was greeted with the sweetest most supportive comments and 44 patrons! 44! And that number continued to grow overnight. And now we are at 200! I'm so shocked and overwhelmed but also so happy.
I've been on the internet long enough to expect the worst reactions from people, but you guys are the absolute best. Thank you so much, whether you've contributed or left a comment or made it through the entire introduction video without the intention of doing either. It means a lot to me.
I'm still kind of baffled people watch my videos - the fact people would contribute money to making more of them happen on top of that is just mind blowing to me. I really do appreciate it so much and I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I'm thrilled to say that we've blown past my first goal and the second one too, which was taking on a bonus project of your choice.
Which means you guys have to suggest a style or pattern you would like me to follow! I'll take the most frequently suggested ideas and put them into poll to be officially voted on.
(Example: 1950's wedding dress; Vintage costume pattern; 1910 house dress; 1940s pajama set)
I will probably end up following two ideas, since I didn't have time to add more goals until this morning and I think we would have already surpassed the tier for a second bonus project!
This reward is limited to patterns or 20th century designs (to keep time and material costs reasonable)...but if we hit the next goal I will make anything with no pattern or material limitations!
So leave a comment with your ideas if you have any and lets make this happen!
Comments (59)
Oooh, a 1940s coat please. I have a gorgeous original Lutterloh pattern but am just not skilled enough to attempt it yet.
Maybe a recreation of a clothing piece from a famous old movie?! And your patreons vote for the movie? :) I also really like the wedding dress and pajama ideas ! :*
I'd be super into something like a 1950s wedding dress! And a pajama set from the 1940s would be awesome too :)
So, this simultaneously very specific and extremely vague, but how about something with a lot of lace? Like a 1960s wedding dress or even a black lace mourning gown...was that ever a thing?
And 1800s ladies achey outfit maybe?
OR do a historical recreation of the famous Wizard of Oz dress, So early 1940's pattern in a blue checked fabric! It'd be super cool to see!
Please Recreate the Big purple bow Hat from the Titanic! It'd be a much smaller scale project, historic, iconic and you are a fantastic hat maker!
I am so glad this has taken off for you. Your work is truly inspiring. Watching your videos has motivated me to step up my own sewing skills and push myself to try new things. I am happy to be able to help contribute to your future projects. Thank you for sharing your creative process with all of us. I know you are a fan of The Crown. I would love to see you recreate some of the dresses worn by the British royalty.
How about if you find a photo of one of your relatives, your grandmother or great grandmother or great aunt or something, and sew what she's wearing? Or, maybe a menswear pattern from one of the decades - 70s would be fun!
The walkaway dress pattern I think would be a fun one since it gained a lot of popularity from the great British sewing bee
Think, "The Thin Man" Myrna Loy's costumes were always so beautiful!
Omg would love to see you make a pantsuit, or to follow a pattern issued by couture houses in the second half of the 20thc (Christian Dior, Issey Miyake, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy...) I feel these were all the rage with those Vogue Paris Original patterns and I am sooo curious to see what they're like!!
A 1940s pajama set!
Soon it's at 300! THIS IS SPARTA! ;)
Aaaand there we go!
how about making some assesories for one of the eras...like in the 1940 they had purse, or hat, or whatever.
Hats (and videos about them) will be included within this project!
I saw a suggestion for 1980s wedding dress poofiness and my mind immediately went to Sarah's glass bubble dress from Labyrinth, but even something as meringue-like as Diana's dress would be fun!
I like katy idea but maybe expanding from 1800 to all the centuries (1800s go by decades then move on to a new century) or recreate Hollywood fashions by decades.
I'm so glad I joined your Patreon today! I've been sewing and watching your videos; it's quite fun. My suggestion is a 1940s housecoat/housedress (those floor-length robe-like garments).
18th century Robe a la francaise. 19th century bustle dress.
Dear Angela, I'm SO happy for you. You've worked so long and so hard for this, You really deserve the success. Congratulations! :) I've never seen a boring video of yours, så whatever you decide to do, I am sure it'll be worth watching. :) I especially love that you also share your mistakes and other big learning points (or whatever you cal those aha-moments). Each and every project is and always will be a learning experience, I've thoroughly loved to travel this road with you and to learn along with you. Please keep it up! :) There are alot of good ideas in this thread. I'd love to see you do any kind of bridal wear, or redo any old oscar dress. Or anything else you might fancy. Like I said, I've never seen a boring video of yours. :) All the best from me to you. I'm excited to keep on following your work. :)
I’ve been following You since Buzfeed wrote an article about the awesome clothes you were making. I am glad to see that so many enjoy your hard work. I will like for you to recreate a fabulous something from the 1950 or 60s. Maybe something from Ives St. Laurent.
I am so happy that you found so many patreons! I love to see so much support for somebody I really appreciate, it makes me feel so happy! I'd love to see some 'spin off's' of the original patterns through the decades series, I'm especially interested in foundation garments and fancy dresses or menswear. It could also be interesting to look at patterns from different countries in the same time period.
I would love to see some really odd pajamas. Something just very over the top. You're going to hate me saying this but... you might have to go 70s! I think it would be an interesting stretch for you. :) Good luck! Keep it up!
So happy you finally have a patreon so I can support my favourite sewing gal!
I would love to see a 20's "fancy dress" outfit! I was doing research for something recently and kept coming across these crazy photos of people in bizarre but beautiful costumes from that era- it might be more time consuming than you're looking for but it could be interesting!
Maybe an interpretation of one of the lower-class Downton Abbey costumes?
Would this bonus project need to be pattern based?? I'd love to see your interpretation of a costume for the White Witch of Narnia, or what you would think up for a new run of Peter Pan? I know this is really off brand... just a thought if you get bored of the pattern companies!
Some of the vintage Oscar dresses are pretty amazing, what about one or two of those? I saw a video ages ago that said many of the dresses the actresses had made themselves
I second this idea! Vintage red carpet dresses are very interesting. I love seeing how they have evolved over the years.
Also I would love to just see a series of videos just showing off your costumes. You have a lot of your insta that I would love to see even a short 2-5 minute video on. Those could be neat filler videos or patron rewards if others would like them too.
I totally agree, Ginny! I would love to see a short video on how the Easter bunny skirt was made (particularly what the panels looked like and what they were gathered down to achieve that lovely amount of poof!)
Do different countries have different styles for different eras? I has studied fashion from Europe during the 1400's and French fashion differed greatly from Spanish and English. Would you consider doing a series with one dress or hat or item from several countries, all from the same time period?
I think something really fun would be like a super dramatic 20s dressing gown. It would be basically just a robe that’s super extra, but I feel like the extra-ness of it could be really fun. A lot of them have like beading, or fur/feathers as trim. Maybe if you wanted to add more to make it a whole look you could also make a turban and/or some slippers to go with 😊
I was wondering if you could do a sketchbook tour too.
Hmm, maybe a slip/foundation set that could be paired with a wedding gown? That could be fun and really different from everything else in the project!
I'd love to see you make something with the detail that you love from the 20th century, like a wedding dress. It sounds like you'd enjoy making that!!
I’m always a fan of foundation garments. Also, I’d love to see you find a pattern from a decade outside of your mid century comfort zone that you think you would actually add into your regular wardrobe.
I'm actually pretty excited about all the patterns in terms of wearability! Even the later 70s/80s/90s ones... assuming they turn out well, at least!
I agree with Katie, I'd love to see some mid century foundation garments since I love the idea of wearable vintage but would have no idea where to start.
I'm really into wearable vintage right now because I'm trying to start going in that direction with my own wardrobe. I think I'd like to see 40s/50s underpinnings because I'm struggling with that right now.
I don’t usually support patreons but I love love love everything you do and I cannot imagine any less videos than you do! I want to see all your content. Sewing is my passion and clearly it’s one of yours. You deserve support and I fully support you! While I couldn’t pledge a lot I do hope to see you around more often!
I was wondering if you had thought of doing a collaboration? Or maybe next sew your way through the 1800s? "Sew Last Century"!
Angela, your videos make me want to start sewing again! Please please please dont stop posting! I joined patrion to support you and another sewing creator. I cant contribute much, but I hope it helps out
There are so many fun ideas! I always hoped to see you try 1950's high waisted pants, so I'm thrilled to see you've already have McCall's pattern nr. 4803 in your possession <3 Another idea would be to make your own version of famous outfits by style icons like Grace Kelly, Katherine Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn,... I'm also hoping that the $36 pledge will someday be available to people outside the US (Belgium here, so please forgive my atrocious English) but I can understand it would be quite costly to start shipping overseas right now.
The pants are some of the patterns i'm most excited for! I need more pants haha. I'd love to do that in the future if I'm able to take on another series - I think either that, or basing designs off vintage magazines would be so much fun. I would really like to make it international, but shipping is just ridiculous :( The lowest quote I got for a tiny 7oz package was $14 which isn't doable right now. But the $16 tier/small prints are mailed in an envelope and avalible internationally!
I would love to see you make American Duchess’a simplicity pattern 8578. She clearly inspires you and the project would be a really fun collaboration.
I'm unable to follow simplicity patterns at this time, but I do plan on following some smaller patterns from her book in the near future!
A 50s or 40s wedding dress would be absolutely gorgeous, but I also agree with Kat Rivera. A recreation of a celebrity's most famous look would be so much fun! I can't choose!
I agree with Christina, I would love to see a wedding dress from any era, but I would particulary like to see something from early or mid century!
I agree a wedding dress would be incredibly cool! Great idea!
I I love the idea of the 40s/50s wedding dress but I'm loving Kat Rivera's suggestions! In fact that could be an entire second series if you chose or like bonus projects for the Sewing Through the Decades one. Doing recreations from movie wardrobes and old Hollywood styles could be interesting! I'm so glad this platform is being a success for you. I'm very happy to hear that we've helped you with your current goals ❤️❤️ keep it up, darling!
I would love to see a true to history 1940s wedding dress that met all the ration restrictions. These dresses were so imaginative, given the strict rules on fabric at the time!
I think this would be a really cool project!
I actually think doing something like a recreation: celebrity wore this cool dress during this historical event/awards show/got photographed in it might be interesting? Like say, a dress from the 1960s oscars or the 90s golden globes or something similar? I think celebrities always have such out-there fashion but there’s no denying that they heavily influence common everyday styles.
I also agree with Christina! Wedding dresses would be amazing to see a 40s or 50s styled dress!!
I would love to see you do a 1950's bikini with a really high waist on the panties! I'm in need for a new bikini myself and would love some inspiration :)
I'd love to see you make a wedding dress - the decade doesn't even matter that much. I think anything would be fun - from a 1950s style dress to an overexagerated 1980s style dress. :)