March Update | Patreon
I’ve been fighting with my computer for six hours trying to render this video. It is almost midnight and I have finally won the battle (sort of) but I am now so tired I forgot what I wanted to say and don’t have time to rewatch it before posting. So maybe I didn’t win after all.
It’s been a tough month to find motivation in, so I apologize for the delay in getting this out! Despite the state of the world I did manage to get quite a lot done this month - mostly thanks to sponsorship deadlines distracting me and pushing me to work regardless. I did start on some really big, ambitious projects that I’m excited about and hoping to share more of in April.
But I also want to get back to some more casual garments in April, resuming the ‘Sewing through the Decades’ series, and finally creating some of the vintage dresses that have been the subject of previous months polls.
I hope you’ve had an okay month too, despite what’s going on right now. And if you haven’t - then I hope April serves you much better. It’s a tough time for a lot of people, and a weird time for pretty much everyone else. I don’t have anything to say that will make anyones situation better but I wish you all the best of health & best of times.
I’ll be back tomorrow (or later today, depending on time zones) with the second exclusive video of the month, focusing on my new and improved elliptical hoop!
Thanks for watching and for the support!
Now I am going to bed.
Comments (14)
Hi Angela, I was wondering about how you buy thread and what you buy. Sewing on an industrial machine I assume you also use industrial threads. Or do you buy regular threads at the fabric shop like mere home sewing mortals. Do you thread match or use a few basic colours? I've been fascinated in the past week contemplating thread, what home users access VS apparel industry, VS the full breadth of seeing for specialist purposes. I was wondering if you could show us your thread stash and talk about any brands you like or don't like at some point.
I love this post and thought it was so sweet of you to consider the financial situation of your patrons.
I am making masks too! I am making bias binding for the ties for my masks.
I so enjoy listening to you describe all your projects (present and future). You are so ambitious and appear to have so much energy. I am much older (65 years young) and wish I had the drive and creativity that you display, when I was your age. I have no doubts that you will do great things in the coming years. Thank you for sharing your journey through fashion.
You are so sweet, thank you so much and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I would love to get the link to where you bought your HUGE role of twill tape and binding.
The twill tape was from here (but I was mistaken about the quantity) : https://ribbonfactory.com/ and the binding is from this shop : https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenOfBiasTape?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=765297736 !
Hey Angela, thank you for your March update. I too agree with Heather Haas to still buy fabric from online retailers. These are such uncertain times and every way that we can help a business and be kind to each other is a help to our communities. I loved that beautiful gown with a day bodice and an evening bodice. You are so talented!! As soon as I saw your video (Part 1) of your Peacock Dress, I was gob-smacked. You did an amazing job on the painting. Can't wait to see Part 2 :) All the best with the mask making - very noble, thank you! Take care of you and yours; stay safe and warmest wishes from Down Under <3
Thank you so much! Stay safe and warm wishes from NY !
That gray dress is amazing! Can't wait to see it on you. Such a great goal to try to finish 500 masks. Good effort on it! Please let us know the count every other day or so. I agree with Heather Haas to still buy fabric from online retailers that have actual non-online stores. :)
Thank you! I think I might film a little vlog of my progress making them over the next week. The process is so repetitive, maybe filming parts would make me feel more sane lol! That's a good point, and clearly a lot of people agree. They posted on facebook that orders would be delayed due to an influx of purchases!
Best of luck on making your goal of 500 masks, Angela! I will always enjoy seeing your fabric hauls because I do live vicariously through you. Also, these are just my thoughts--if you have the funds and the ability, then please purchase fabric. You oftentimes buy from online retailers that have brick-and-mortar stores that are closed right now; buying online helps them pay their bills and the staff that are working to fulfill online orders.
Thank you! I definitely agree, but with all the uncertainty I think I'll aim to be better about saving in the coming months. Plus - any excuse to make me use primarily stash fabrics is a good one...not that what is happening right now is good or anything!
sleep well