Update / Thank you / Q&A / Get ready with me!

Yes, please do more blog posts! I originally found you through your blog, and it's still my favorite form of social media. Though I love the videos and instagram too :)

I love watching your update videos.

After reading Emily Hickson's comment (thank you, Emily) I thought of asking if you've tried or thought of trying upcycling used dresses (esp. formal dresses, even wedding dresses) into something for a different 'period'? It might not be possible. I ask because I like to watch Coolirpa on YT and she upcycles 2nd-hand clothing into some amazing pieces, mostly for herself. Her channel - for whatever reason - doesn't inspire me to break out my Bernina like watching you sew does (why is that?) but, like I do your videos, I like binge watching her.

I'd love to see another cooking video, if you wanted to film it! I think that 50s recipes could be either really terrible or really interesting, because cooking in the 50s was so weird...

Whoa! Patreon messed up for me so I only just got to see this, totally forgot I asked you so many questions! I usually put your videos on to casually sew to and kind of zone out, so when you kept saying my name I'd panic and look around for whoever was talking to me haha. These Q and As are an awesome insight into how you work as a creator, thanks for putting them up! And I agree, redthreaded and american duchess and 100% worth the follow. Houkakyou is also a great follow, and really diverse in the photos she uploads! Narakubrock, Hoppinbobbin, lunarrosecostuming, lenora_costumes, lillianliuphotography, jumeria and lindafriesen.couture are also amazing, if you're looking for more people to follow and get inspired by :P

If not for Patreon, this video may not have happened. So glad you've done this and that you're putting out this type of content. For several years, you were an enigma behind the camera. I love the up front personal video's. It's great to see who you are, how you think, and often times, you let slip some cool personal stuff. When I get an email notification, I can hardly wait to get home and watch. I love my rewards, by the way. I have your autograph, so I can say "I knew her when..." I'd love to see more of your drafting process. Drafting can be hard! My daughter draws pictures of clothing items she wants, and it's up to me to draft a pattern. It's not my strong suit. Any tips and tricks would be wonderful. Will there be a Christmas costume this year? I adore those! I've watched those videos numerous times. Will you have a birthday money fabric haul? You know we all love those! I didn't discover my true favorite color until I was about 45 yrs old. And here I had it in my list of unfavored for so long. Glad to see you using more orange. It looks good on your skin and is pretty in almost any setting.. Thank you for another sneak peek in your processes and the interesting information. I'm already waiting on the next episode!

I really enjoy these types of chatty videos that are longer. They feel more relaxed and conversational. I really hope you continue to do more vintage meals video, the one you posted was particularly fun. Thanks for all the work you do!

Thanks so much for answering all my questions! I thought you might say orange about which colour turns out best ;) I love this kind of chatty informal video and would definitely be up to see more. It’s great to see some more derivative stuff - I really enjoyed the cooking video, and if you were inclined to do another one along the same lines, I think it would be awesome to cook through one of the dinner menus in Mrs Beeton’s Book if Household Managment. Thank you for all your hard work, you’re amazing!

Thanks Angela, appreciate the effort you put into you Patreon channel. Like I think I already mentioned with another video, the variation of videos makes it fun to watch. My favorite “deviation” so far was the cocking video, so yes, I’m up for a second round. Though I understand that negative feedback from many people does not feel nice, no matter how much you tell yourself differently. I also like the idea of variation in other vintage themed videos, definitely regarding actual day to day period correct activities, materials and processes. I guess that’s what I liked the most about the cooking video. Apart from your pleasant voice and great humor.

I really enjoy these sort of videos. You have a nice voice to listen to and I enjoy putting the video in while I’m doing something like drawing.

Thanks for answering my question, and I cannot tell you how happy I am that you might be interested in sewing an outfit from an ancestor photo... I do really hope that happens one day :) Also I agree with previous commentor that 50s cooking can be completely hilarious, judging from the 50s cookbook I have and love.

It's so great to hear you speak so enthusiastically and positively about your plans. You smile more and seem to have come out of your shell. So glad that launching this Patreon has exceeded your expectations. 2018 is Your Year! Can't wait to see what else you have on the cards. Hopefully more cooking videos, because they were brilliant, regardless of accuracy or whatever flaws were pointed out.

I always enjoy watching your videos! You're very entertaining and informative, as well as articulate in your verbiage, which is such a pleasure! Thank you! Happy Birthday, too!! As for your cooking video? Great!! Each and every one of us have had totally, successful meals completed, as well as those that fall far short of our expectations, too. No WORRIES!! Especially, if you're doing a full meal for the first time, lol! I am very much looking forward to more of your 1940's garment videos. That's a beautiful fashion silhouette period, in my opinion. Although, I still would LOVE to be able to buy a multiple chemise styles pattern from McCall's of yours, "hint, hint, hint." Just keep on doing what you enjoy. We do, too, by watching you.

Thank you so much for answering all of my questions!! I really appreciate it! I'm so happy that Patreon is working out well for you, you do amazing work and you totally deserve it! I love seeing any and all content you put out, whether it's a sewing video, a chitchat video, a get ready with me, or another type of video like your cooking video. They're always fantastic! And, yep! I was watching your old videos when I came up with those questions, lol. I like to put your playlists on while I'm doing something with my hands, like cross-stitching, coloring, or folding laundry. It keeps my mind busy while my hands are busy!

love this type of video ! its nice to have these lower maintenance casual ones as well as the higher maintenance sewing videos!

Making aspics from the 50s/60s would be a riot.

I really enjoyed this video, it felt like a nice chat between friends. I'd certainly look forward to more. I want to say don't be so hard on yourself; you're a beautiful woman and your makeup is always flawless but if you don't believe that yourself, it will be hard to convince you! I know, because I'm super hard on myself too and never believe anything nice said about me. :P

I love your Patreon videos. I like the more informal style. Please continuing do them.

OK, anybody with half a brain could tell that you’re very new to cooking. I gave you great kudos for trying. The more that you cook the better you’re going to get.. How do I know this I cook 14th 15th and 16th century Cooking. I’ve even done it out in the sticks for 250 people. It’s like anything else, i.e. your sewing the more that you do it the better you’ll get. Do not get .destroyed from what people say. People can be so mean..

The Q&As are really fun! I enjoy them! In one of your previous Q&A videos you mentioned that you wouldn't recommend Arda Wigs and I am dying to know why.

I will say - sometimes it gets confusing trying to figure out what order you've filmed things in, and when they were filmed, because you talk about things in different videos that make the real-life timeline confusing. I'm not sure if it's intentional or not, but maybe just a mention of what the date is at the start of each video would help. I realized at the very end of this video that it seems you filmed it on the same day as your abandoned costume vid.

But don't put yourself down! You're a lovely lady. You're also far more motivated than I am. lol

I'm excited about everything you mentioned! And I love hearing what other stitchers/costumers enjoy most, it's so interesting to me.

Papers Please AAAAA I love that game so much!! You're right, though, seeing it cut off like that makes it look ... sketchy. I loved watching your abandoned costumes update. It was satisfying seeing costumes I'd been following that I thought had fallen off the face of the earth. It's been really pleasant seeing you be more free with your content, as you've said. The sewing through the decades project has been awesome so far, and has really inspired me to add more vintage inspired projects to my plan.

And of course, there is Montreal, and the Ice Hotels, which are poping up everywhere. Maybe you could do a little photo-shoot vacation/tour some time?

Yes show more of your old costumes! Also, you mentioned castles... Have you ever heard of a TV series calles America's Castles? Its really old, but talks about the beautiful mansions in America. Also, in eastern Canada, theres an area where there are a TON of old victorian houses! Maybe look for those too?