Fabric Shopping, Project Planning, and Fabric Hauling! | VLOG
Alternative title : I actually left my house for once, and obviously it was to go in search of fabric.
In my last monthly update, I mentioned that I was going into the garment district and that I would try to get a video out of the trip. I figured it would end up being a casual haul - but decided to film some of the planning and shopping too. The end result is a mixture of those three things and I hope it's enjoyable!
Also, I'm really behind on replying to comments and messages but it's on my to-do list for Monday! I'm sorry about that but I will try to get back to all of you very soon!
Fabric Shopping, Project Planning, and Fabric Hauling! | VLOG (YouTube)
Comments (14)
I can't wait to see the dresses - but the colors for the 1920s dress I am looking forward to seeing that one the most.
The peacock dress is going to be amazing! I love the color transitions on peacocks. But the white peacocks are awesome too. Can't decide which one I favor actually. They have their own qualities. You have again bought great fabrics which will no doubt result in fabulous dresses / outfits, Angela.
I was planning on going to Joyce a few weeks ago as well! When I got there they were closed and packing up the store with signs saying they were moving! It's sad to hear that theyre all the way gone though
no fabric perchases in my neck of the woods but i did get nice wooden shelves for 4 dollars this week, second hand is amazing. these things would have cost closer to 50 dollars bought new.
Your so inspiring! I love the colours you’ve chosen 😁
I would be such an enabler, I want all the sparkly fabrics from Diane's and all of the sparkly trims from Daytona Trim! I admire your restraint, Angela.
My most recent fabric purchases were in Lancaster, PA, where I did a "Follow Angela" trip to Mooks and Zooks and that warehouse in the middle of nowhere, etc., etc. Brought my patterns with me, so got fabric for actual projects only. Even so, I spent about $500! Have made 6 or 7 projects and still have 9 to go. Great trip. Was inspired to make shoofly pie, which also was a winner!
I love your fabric and trim choices. Can't wait to see your upcoming projects.
I've been trying to slow down my fabric buying ... having fabric doesn't buy me the time to use it!! But I did recently get some black rayon acetate for a circle skirt (work basics woot woot), wool blend plaid for a pleated skirt and maybe maybe a matching vest (inspired by yours), and a bunch of olive poly taffeta for a midcentury party dress. I'm still trying to find the time and energy to work on my 40s dress out of that star gradient cotton from Joann's. My mockup is sitting at about half done...
My last fabric purchase was last year! I’m not allowing myself to buy anything until I’ve made at least three garments this year and so far I’ve only made one... but I still love going to the fabric souk and looking at all the bright Indian cottons and the fancier (and scarier) evening gown fabrics.
Thank you so much for bringing us along on this trip - I too love seeing glimpses of the city streets / actual travel. My chance of ever getting to NY are zero so its interesting to see these sights. I am so looking forward to seeing the garments you make from these fabrics/trims. I love the colours, fabric and trim combinations. They're going to be gorgeous!!! My last purchase was on-line for the fabric, boning and a busk for a 1860 corset I want to make. Fabric is sooo expensive here in AUS. Warm wishes from Down Under <3
I ABSOLUTELY love Worth’s peacock dress he made for empress Eugenie in 1863- so I’m super excited to see you make it. There is actually a fun little story behind it which I made a video about https://youtu.be/5-r-XDaPGQo (that dress vs the princess de Sagan dress as they are commonly referred to as the same dress but are actually different) - I hope you enjoy the video if you watch it :)
Panic Buying for Regular People: Toilet Paper, Water, Dog Food Panic Buy for Angela: Ruffles! Beading! ALL THE TRIM!
Love the videos of your trips - especially the glimpse of the actual travel, and the city streets. Thanks!