General Update

I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up with this every week, but I'm hoping to do regular updates of things that have to do with Patreon, as well as my random sewing progress. Kind of like I used to do on tumblr, but less frequent since I doubt email spam is appreciated! 

Poll Updates: 

In my first poll, which was picking a fabric for the 1930's dress, the orange/white rayon came out victorious. I'm going to be starting on that dress later this week, and hopefully getting it finished too! 

In poll number two, the mid century evening gown got the most votes. But it was close between it and the 1940's wedding dress! Since I'm pretty passionate about both of those ideas, I a purchased few different options (two evening dresses, one wedding gown) and will let you guys vote for which one I make.

Two of the patterns are from outside the country, so it may be a week or two before I have them in hand for the next round of voting. But here is the one pattern that has already arrived.

The next poll will be for the 1940's dress fabric. 

Pledge Updates: 

Since billing has gone through I've been able to order all the prints and shipping materials for the $15-$36 pledges. These will go out as soon as I have the prints in hand (probably late this month). 

I've ordered a few months of supplies in advance, which means in following months rewards should go out within a few days of the billing period. This first month has been a bit of a test run for me!

I'm also hoping to start doing giveaways that every patron regardless of pledge size will be entered in, with each dollar acting like a raffle ticket...but that is a few weeks off.

Equipment Updates: 

I said in my announcement that if this was successful, one of my long term goals would be to upgrade my equipment. 

Though I definitely haven't reached a point where pledges will cover those upgrades, I've been so overwhelmed by the support for my videos that I want to make them the best I possibly can. So I've decided to make some of those upgrades early, and hope the investment will pay off. 

After a lot of research I've decided on a lower end dslr that has a flip screen. This will allow me to film making of videos with multiple cameras set up at once, which should make them faster to film (less rearranging), and allow me to document more of the steps. 

This camera will also be used for sit down videos, and can be paired with a torpedo mic...so hopefully audio will be better, too! 

I've also purchased a tri pod with a rotatable arm, which means overhead shots will be possible. And a remote for my camera, which means I shouldn't have focusing issues. And an extra battery for my current camera, so I can film for longer stretches than 80 minutes. 

It's been an expensive month but I'm excited about making better content, and hopefully you will be excited to see it!

Video Updates: 

I have quite the week of filming and editing ahead! I would like to...

-Film making the 1930's dress

-Film an Edwardian hat tutorial (which may get given away on patreon...) 

-Film a pattern announcement video 

-Edit 1940's blouse vlog

-Edit 1940's blouse video

I have about five other things I would like to film but I think three alone is a little ambitious for a week! 

Costume Updates / Other goals: 

This week was supposed to be for making fun historical costumes, but between my dog still being poorly and me lacking sleep, it wasn't as productive as I had hoped. Fingers crossed that this week I can get a couple historical pieces done, some videos finished, and start on some new stuff! 

I would really like to finish my 17th century blue dress. I've been struggling with the the front of this for a while. It's wrinkly! But so are dresses in paintings from this period. I think I'll make the skirt, try it all on together, then reevaluate what to do. 

I also want to get started on a hand-sewing heavy 1830's dress,  I have the most beautiful floral fabric that would suit is so well!

And I've been working on a blouse for the victorian costume I mentioned in my last haul. But I got a bit frustrated during the process and I'm disappointed in my construction. A lot of it will be hidden, so I guess I'll move forward with the project anyway, but I wish I did better!

Little purchases: 

I finally found a polyester suiting for the 80's project! It is a bright yellowy mustard, which I think is perfect. 

 I also bought another fabric for the 1940's pants, because the first one didn't work very well. 

And after an unsuccessful trip to jo-anns in search of 1950's fabrics, I raided my stash and came up with this grey flannel suiting and a sheer pink shirting. I think these will suit the patterns I purchased nicely, which means I can get started on that soon!

And I think that covers everything! I need to get to sewing...and editing.