Early Access // This Week's Video

While I don't always comment, I most certainly watch everyone one of your videos and I am truly amazed at your creativity and productivity! This was a beautiful gown.

Great fun. I made a hooded cape for grand daughter No 1 a few years ago, from a similar black/gold fabric. She did look spooky!!

Such a gorgeous gown.

It was suggested to me (by my family) that I make a "Janet from The Good Place" cosplay after we all binge-watched the entire series, and although I found some useful-ish patterns on a few sites including Mood.com, apparently they USED to sell the fabric for her blouse but it's been out of stock for some time. I did, however, find someone on Etsy who was selling scarves with the same print... so I bought two scarves and made my blouse from them! Very successful cosplay, if I do say so myself (though when I wore it to work NOBODY recognised it. I obviously work with the wrong kind of people!)

I adore that tabard!! It is a genius idea!

Those are some spectacular gowns. The 12th century is my favourite fashion century, and the dramatic sleeves in shiny fabric are a big part of the appeal. I love the early 20th century too, with all of the experimentation and distinctive aesthetics. It’s really interesting to see both of those fashion eras coming together.

The textures in this outfit are fabulous.

Ohh, that's a really pretty gown!!

Excellent!

Brilliant use of textiles!! I have found some fabulous decorator printed velvets for garments as I just cannot help myself!!

Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃🖤🪡👻💀