A Weekly Vlog, of sorts
This was supposed to be a main channel weekly vlog of sorts. But I didn't end up having that much sewing footage. And my explanations for what I was working on were kind of nonresistant.
Which is weird because I clearly remember explaining them. But I don't think I lost any footage, either. So maybe I was so focused on imaging what to say that I forgot to actually film myself saying things? That happens sometimes.
Anyway! This is a compilation of my attempts at filming in November. It includes a mock up for the 1915 velvet dress, cartridge pleats, a bit of draping, some frustrating hats...and a tiny bit of footage of my Edwardian suit (I thought I filmed a lot more of it...but apparently not).
And though lot of the projects aren't explained very well, but I talk a lot about them in this video. So watch that first if you haven't already!
ALSO I've ditched the idea of filming the vivandière ensemble. The jacket didn't end up fitting over the volume of the skirt (oops) so I basically have to restart it. I think I'll vlog it (and include what footage I did film), instead of pretending like I know what I'm doing in a Making of video. That means it's pushed back until the end of December, when coatmas is over.
Now I must get back to making coats. All the coats.
Comments (8)
Ahh...so enjoyable to watch a vlog, again! I miss them, chuckle. Nonetheless, I enjoy learning from your sharing and processes. Thank you for this vlog and please do try to fit a few more of these in over the course of the year? They are a pleasure! Happy New Year, Angela!!!
Really love these blog videos, as they include your thought process as well as the struggles. I definitely liked the princes Leia dress. Although apparently it’s a mock-up for the 1918 velvet dress😜. Good luck with the remainder of coatmas!
I would love to see the pattern for that delightful little lace-trimmed blouse! I love it!
Awe, sorry you had some off days. I do hope you rested on Thanksgiving! I’m still tripping on that strange hat, but I applaud you for all of your efforts in getting all those hats sewn. Yes please do talk about those Edwardian outfits. And I hope you meet all of your goals to finish up everything works out. Look forward to your next vlog, Mary.
While I was watching this a had a few thoughts. 1) the little women character Jo pronounced the word as (vee-von- what's it name) and since the writer was a nurse during the civil war I'd guess that's pretty close maybe with a slight French twist. 2) I was thinking the apron might actually be an apron or nurses uniform for messy jobs. Head protector the same.<a href="https://goo.gl/images/R4V6Lo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/images/R4V6Lo</a> something like that
I actually was thinking something very similar when I watched the videos! That would also make even more sense to have detachable cuffs if the garment is going to be used in extreme situations. I love that you had a super fancy velvet and silk vision for it, Angela!!
Really love hearing your thought process on all these projects. You're so productive! It is good to know that even experienced sewers make mistakes, and even better to see such perseverance through frustrating fittings pay off in the end (resewing the sleeves 8 times is nothing short of demonstrating truly phenomenal determination). Please do find a way to share that one piece pattern for your lovely lace trimmed Edwardian blouse (shirtwaist?)!
This was a great video, I love seeing your process :) can't wait for all of the coats!!!