Iridescent Taffeta Evening Gown and Wrap Top // Happy Holidays!

I just watched Widows of Culloden and I would love to see you pattern the brocade dresses 3 and 7; I know 3 is a little frilly for you, and really me too, but aside from the sleeves I can totally see myself making either. Also already thinking about one of the plaid dresses too. Now, other thoughts: I don't mind the strawberry blonde homogeniety of the models, given the Scottish theme, but I'm glad many designers are more size inclusive! I'm majority Scottish descent and I'm really glad I'm not a twig. Seriously. But McQueen was a genius.

Such a beautiful outfit. Thank you for it all. You're so amazing.

I’m 5 months late to this one. You are amazing AND you love cookies!! ❤️🍪❤️🍪

I have a history degree and did some of a Public History masters, but pretty soon realised it was not my calling. However! Over lockdown I’ve taken a course on public policy and that’s my jam. Woot! Oh! I also had that Kyoto fashion institute book! Although, unfortunately fashion was really not an interest of mine at the time, I must have been like 13..? So my mum now has it. I’m the same about astrology, but I enjoy it so much! Your lovely hair makes sense now if you’re a Leo rising 😉

Bianca would you mind sharing what brand of zippers you use? I need a strong zipper on my dresses because I prefer a snug fit. Right now I have cheap zipper and want to invest in better ones before I sew anything new. Thank you!

It seems that the children of Switzerland must do without card fir their projects. I could have bought a roll of heavy paper/card specifically for pattern making. The delivery was going to cost approximately £160!

You’ve encouraged me to dry making my own patterns. It’s going to be a very slow process. I had no idea that sourcing cardboard/oak tag etc would be so hard to find in Switzerland. I finally got some card. It’s 1mm thick and I’ll probably need a jigsaw to cut the slopes out

Finally found the time to watch this after the holidays (who knew doing only things with your immediate family could be so time consuming). You about killed me with the comment about saving editorials out of Vogue and Elle “manually.” I remember doing that too and still have a few of my notebooks with all my cuttings. Brilliant!

I’ve taken the plunge and ordered the manual ypubuse. Do you recall if it deals with how to add wearing ease?

Beautiful!!! I loved the holiday intro to this video and the blue lighting throughout. Thank YOU for a year of excellent content. You continue to be a wonderful inspiration for me in my own creative pursuits. All my warmest wishes for you in the upcoming year! <3 **Side note, re: Student loans and higher education regrets -- When I was 18, I moved cross-country to attend a prestigious (read: very expensive) university, only to end up hating it and dropping out two years in. It took me and my parents years to pay off the students loans required for those two years, and it remains a major regret for me even 20 years later. I did end up completing a degree that I loved in a state university that wasn't as flashy or impressive-sounding, but had a great program and wonderfully accessible professors. Now I live abroad, in a country where education is much less expensive, but if my children should ever want to get a post-secondary degree in the States, I would give them the exact same advice you mentioned here.

You look gorgeous and so does the gown! Thank you for all of the drafting and sewing videos this year - you worked your butt off!! When you declutter your wardrobe, please keep any pieces you absolutely love and couldn't bear to never see again. I learned that the hard way. As vintage pieces get older they are becoming rarer. Just my two cents.... Would love to see your sketches. You have such talent that perhaps some of them could be made into garments?! Hope you have a relaxed and refreshing holiday season. Sending you best wishes and restful vibes from Down Under ❤️🌺🇦🇺😎

What a beautiful sapphire color on you! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Such a beautiful gown and i love the idea of the wrapover... basically 2 looks for one. I'm resolved this year to get a block made so i can have a go at making some wonderful creations like you. I hope youmand your family have a wonderful day together x

Have you considered listening to audiobooks while you sew? That would bump up your book reading a lot. Sketchbook tour and magazine tour would be fun! I've been sharing my Christmas afternoon with you here in Australia. I FaceTimed my family opening their presents this morning, otherwise I'm on my own here today. The dress is dreamy and romantic and fabulous! Thank you for the bonus video; and I hope you have a happy Christmas (under the circumstances).

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you too :) The gown turned out gorgeous, and I agree, I saw 1930s to 1950s in there, you totally could change the look depending on accessories. Enjoy your time off if you're capable of actually taking time off, LOL.

This gown is gorgeous. I totally support the idea of going to a community college for the first two years. That is what I did. It's also easier to get into an influential university as a transfer student with a proven record, then as a freshman.

Hi, God Jul och Gott Nytt År, or in our common language Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Well I haven't seen the video yet but I'm sure it is up to your usual standard. I confess that I haven't finished the red dress yet either. Night happened and then it was today, Or yesterday, Christmas Eve. In my part of the world we have almost all our Christmas traditions happening on Christmas Eve and it's strictly speaking Christmas Day now. Though I have as a rule that it's still today until I've slept for the night and I haven't done that yet. So I'll watch the video tomorrow and try to get some sleep now (2.14 am, the night is young but I have brain fog) and come back if I feel there is more to say. Thank you for all the content you give. I really enjoy them all. Yours, Ann