The lost vlog : July - September 2017
This was filmed over July, August, and September 2017. It was shortly after my “dream job struggles” which I mentioned in my chatty video back in February. I wasn’t in the best place mentally which made it hard to film and edit.
I ended up scrapping this vlog and posting a newer one (where I worked on the striped 18th century ensemble) instead since I felt it was more cohesive.
But I still like the projects I talk about in this video and thought some of you would enjoy it. I worked on my first bustle dress, my recently released 18th century project for McCalls, and the 1915 evening gown worn in my cooking video that I got so many questions about.
I pulled the partially edited file for this off my old computer last week and decided some people might like to see it, so here it is!
Also for context - most of this was filmed after I got back from a trip to Lancaster. I filmed part of that trip, and a haul of the things I purchased so I assumed those videos would go up first and people would be aware of it. But I never uploaded those videos so the casual mentions of the trip make less sense.
There may be another similar video like this coming soon - I tried to film a monthly progress log back in March/April but didn’t have enough storage on my computer to edit it, and was consumed with Sewing through the Decades stuff. It’s old and kind of irrelevant now but if anyone is interested I’ll edit it!
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend!
Comments (13)
these are so interesting , love seeing yoru creativiy shine!
Woow such beautiful projects you have been working on. I especially love everything with lace and trimmings and embroidery that you have been working on. Completely stunning pieces :) and thank you so much for sharing so honestly about your work processes, lack of motivation sometimes and mistakes that happen to you while sewing. It is so good to not feel alone with those things and really motivates me everytime to keep on creating even though it might not be perfect :)
FYI: Joanns takes competitor coupons. If they don't have any good ones, whip out your Michael's or other craft store coupons. They can be physical or on your phone.
You can't use Michael's coupons for fabric but Hobby Lobby coupons work!
As always, thanks for sharing Angela. Like Annick wrote above, your honest appearance and the lack of pretending is what I love the most about your videos., besides the content. That’s probably why I specifically like the blogs, as you explain your thought process including the mistakes (or lessons learned) and how you feel about it. So big thumbs up for this one 👍.
I love seeing all of the projects you work on! When can we expect the 40s sewing through the decades videos? I'm super excited! The 40s and 50s are my favorite periods of fashion!
I'm always interested in seeing whatever you choose to post. The process is interesting to watch. The struggles from learning and designing as you work is interesting as well. I'm happy you choose to share some of the more frustrating parts of the process with us as well. Not everyone would.
Honestly, the reason you're my favourite creator ever is simply that you don't pretend. I had a period myself very recently where I was just plain lost at what to do with my life. And during that period I actually watched a lot of your videos. You keep in the mistakes, share the mishaps, you don't put up a front of perfection. Which, imo, does make you the perfect creator. It's very inspiring to see that someone you admire can make mistakes too. You helped me to find my motivation again.
Every time you post anything on any of your platforms I always have a new "favorite thing you've ever made" That green bustle dress? DYING. Stunning. Obsessed. Cannot wait to see the finished thing. You are an artist Angela! Keep up the amazing work!
Hate to think of wasted footage but only spend the time editing if you have it to spare. And remember to as kind to yourself as you are others :)
I'd still love to see the trip vlog & haul, if you felt like sharing. And I don't think anything you post is ever irrelevant, regardless of how out of date it might be.
I love that you went back. There is nothing wrong with being out of sorts or off a little in your life and creativity. Life will always ebb and flow and we shouldn't hide that. Being real benefits everybody. I love the bead work and deep green velvet of the Edwardian piece. 🙂 I have some apple green/ peacock blue/forest green dupioni saved on a list. It is more than I usually spend on fabric but the color may tempt me into pulling the trigger. Good greens always draw me in.
Apparently google decided not to use my custom thumbnail so we can all enjoy that beautiful still together.