I ended up purchasing over 250 yards of fabric from a store that was closing, over 8 years ago. Even today, I'm still finding uses for it. My Best Buy ever.
I don't think that buying 180 yards of fabric is odd. It's what I'd expect a passionate sewer & designer to do. Those beautiful fabrics were seriously discounted & I'm happy that you took advantage of the opportunity (& even happier that you shared it with us)!
I mean, this is your job. Not just a little hobby. So it makes sense to get things when they are at a cheap price. It's the nature of your work that you know you're going to use them. It's not like if someone just went to the store and got excited and spent a bunch of money and then lost their interest in that hobby so the fabric and money goes to waste. You're going to keep doing this. You're just self-employed. I don't think it was ridiculous at all.
Mandy Olorenshaw Yes, that’s what I thought! I get not wanting to give in to ‚hoarding‘, but with the amounts of fabric she needs for those dresses, buying at reduced prices is a great business investment.
@@raraavis7782 Also I think folk overuse the word "hording". Hording is a serious symptom of a serious mental illness. It's not just having lots of stuff, it's collating stuff until the stuff has a serious negative impact on your life. More so then a house being just messy or just "cluttered" but literally not being able to open doors and stuff. I hate how folk are like "well if you're not a minimalist you're definetly a hoarder!" That's an extreamly toxic attitude to have
@@Stettafire Well yeah. That's why I put the word in parentheses. To differentiate between the colloquial use of the word and it's clinical meaning. Parentheses can be used for that, not just for quoting. So maybe make sure, the error/misunderstanding isn't actually on your side, before you call someone 'toxic'.
When you give the names of the fabrics, and you’re handling the fabrics, which shows us the Drape, It really helps a lot if you’ve never seen or handle that what kind of material. For me I love your fabric halls. Not every store has this type of material. That way when you go to the Internet and looking for you have a better idea. Thank you. Enjoyed it immensely I think you made some very good purchases. Remember there is a lot of us out here watching you, seeing how you’re doing and improving. We are proud of you.
The longer I listened to you the more you sounded like my younger self. I used to design and make theatre costumes. By design, I mean make them Read from the furthest seat from the stage. I would drape the fabric on a dress dummy and go to that seat to see if the richness would show up at that seat. A helper on stage would drape and re-drape the combination until it was right. Yes this was before everyone had computers and photos helped very little. I love your creative mind and your ideas. The fabrics are wonderful and life is short so enjoy what makes you happy. Thanks for sharing your fabric haul.
Angela, I admire your version of material insanity. Why? Because I do the exact same thing! The word SALE is a dangerous word on a window display in a fabric store...beware! I am so happy for your good fortune. I am smiling so hard that my cheeks are aching. Lol. Fantastic haul. I adore the black mesh. O my gosh! $20.00 is just insane. Thank you.
I loved this format of video! hearing you talk about the weight, sheen, texture and types of fabrics was super interesting, educational and calming! not to mention aesthetically nice.
i know right? i watched in awe of the haul and didnt feel so bad about the fabric i bought on line last week and i still havent saved enough for my new sewing machine darnit.
Same. I bought 34 yards of (decently cheap) fabric (all different fabrics, the combined amount of yardage is 34) and I thought I was splurging, and seeing this makes me feel like I bought a pretty small amount.
Glad you filmed this. :) I love living vicariously through other people's fabrics, especially those jacquards. *-* And hopefully this is helpful and not irritating - Toile is pronounced more like 'twal' than 'toil'. Same as 'voile', as they're both French words. Though I hear that one pronounced as 'voil' fairly regularly in the garment district so ymmv.
I only came across your channel two days ago but became a patreon immediately. You shouldn't need to feel you have to apologise or down play your fabric purchases and I do hope no one gives you grief for them. I really enjoyed watching this fabric haul and the more the merrier! It also doesn't matter to me what you pay for the fabric I just loved seeing them and hearing your descriptions and musing what you could use them for. I look forward to watching more. Carol in UK
I’m planning a sewing room and kept trying to figure out storage, thank you for saying the word attic because I am stealing that idea instead of shoving an insane amount of dressers in a room.
My husband and I went on a little shopping spree for fabric about a week ago. He is making a top hat and a fur trimmed cloak. I got some Halloween fabric for a few quilting projects to finish. I also got 5 yards of muslin to make a chemise to go under a Scottish outfit I am making for a Renaissance fair. Love the last set of fabric that you showed. Very pretty.
That gold brocade reminds me of some drapes my grandma had in her den from the 60's ... which isn't a bad thing. I've often fantasized about turning those drapes into a dress, a la Scarlett O'Hara....
Yellow, a colour which looks horrible on 95% of people, suits you stunningly! Also, I get why you bought the fabrics. I mean, if you store it correctly, it doesn't rot ever. You sew a lot, so you will use it up eventually, and until them you don't have to buy new stuff Edit: after watching the whole video-holy cow, are those fabrics beautiful! Can't wait to see you sewing with them
I went to Amin after your last video (and got some awesome stuff, so thank you for that!) and the guy helping me said they're actually just moving, not closing, and that they plan to continue the sale till the end of the month. Here's hoping that is correct, I like them a lot too!
Your fabric hauls are always so interesting because you know your fabrics, plus you give an idea of weight, feel and what you feel you might make with it. So please, continue with this type of Vlog as I feel you expand your own knowledge of fabrics too. Gorgeous fabrics. I would have loved to have been their too as I love silk, but it is expensive. I love your blouse and fabric. I have serious fabric envy!! Thank you
I save your videos as a reward for myself like you do with unicorn shoes, which I can’t wait to see! Thank you for sharing all the beautiful fabrics, I know you’ll do amazing things with all of them! And I’m also very eager to see those unicorn shoes :)
YAY! Fabric Hauls are the Best Hauls! Wait, you wore an outfit that is cuter than a giraffe cardigan? Well, then I'm glad you changed, because it would have been too much to handle! --- Favorites: Minty Shantung, Mustard Glitter, Teal/Gold Holy Crap, Peach Charmeus --- You made a killing! Can't wait to see all that you create from them!
Fascinating array of fabrics and really liked you telling what type of fabrics they were and your experience working with them. Interesting to share what you had in mind to make with the various fabrics. You are lovely in personality and appearance ; it was nice seeing you with an updated hair style and makeup. Variety gives us a more balanced view of you as a whole!
i LIKE that you took advantage of the store closing reduced prices and stocked up. I did the same thing about 5 years ago and added those to my, I thought, much to large stash. For the next 3 years the only fabrics I bought were little bits I needed for decorative purposes. I bought fabrics I normally wouldn't have because they are just to expensive. My wardrobe exploded with the most gorgeous pieces made from my treasure haul. I've never once regretted my unplanned haul. I don't think you will either. you picked up gorgeous fabrics.
You have such a talent for picking out complementary colors and you have an incredible amount of knowledge about textiles, fashion history, sewing, etc. Its so cool.
I envy you and your haul. I have been sewing most of my life and have had the most fun sewing my 1860's outfits the most. Love all the fabrics you chose especially the last group. Have fun sewing!!
I have an entire room filled with fabric dating back to the 20s silk era! Never apologize! Need more creative young ladies like yourself. Do what you love, love what you do! Love this video as well!
Good bargain is always great buy .There comes day when everything have it uses . You did great :) Your hair looks so nice with any hair due . You are very beautiful ,talented girl .
I do this for yarn and I feel ridiculous doing it but OH MY GOSH do you ever just look at your stash after it's all sorted and colorized? Absolute bliss.
The pink and mustard fabrics with the one sided embroidery print are GORGEOUS 😍😍 The dark green fabric, followed by the emerald and the cream blouse, I can't wait to see what you will make of them. The purple combo. 💜 I love all your choices. What a great deal.
I’m just getting into vintage fashion and sewing, and I’m trying to make clothes for least about of money. It’s fun to see advanced seamstresses (?) working on projects and how they do things.
Really nice combinations, and I love the way you say "you can't wait to figure out what to do" with some of them (creativity is always flexible)! I hope these inspiring videos help popularize the fabric district and no more little stores go out of business; I would certainly go if i could!
What beautiful fabrics! I love them all. I especially love the green/blue/teal jacquard brocade and gold floral combo. They're just so enchanting to look at!!
I love your fabric hauls! That emerald green dupione.. Omg, I almost died. So freaking beautiful. I'm really looking forward to that 50's evening piece, I've been hoping to see something like that from you for ages! I'd generally love to see an Evening Gowns through the ages series! I just love your fabric choices and beading. I have no patience for it myself, but I do love a good sparkle!
Angela, you are a delight. You look absolutely stunning today. Thank you for sharing your haul with us and I can't wait to see your creations. Great eye for fabric!
I‘m getting a slight high just from watching 🤩 I love these type of fabrics...but I mainly sew regular modern clothes, so I can rarely justify buying silks or brocades and have to vicariously live through people like you! Thanks for sharing your haul in such detail. I‘m looking particularly forward to the men’s ensemble you mentioned...I love historical men’s fashion and if I would do any costuming, I would probably dress up as a man, lol. I‘m tall with an athletic built, so suits tend to look much better on me than dresses. I have even considered adapting a 19th century men’s ensemble to my measurements and a slightly more contemporary look and to actually wear it as normal clothes.
You have made wonderful fabric choices. I do love fabric hauls. Do not feel guilty about buying so much fabric, this is your career/education. Most of us don't have the opportunity to wear such beautiful fashions. I saw this motto from a Threads Magazine reader, "I am not a fabricaholic, I am the curator of an extensive privately owned collection of textiles." Julie Jahns statement is very appropriate for us "curators." Have you ever heard of a man who tries to rationalize his purchase of a boat or other "toy? Never !
I've never seen your channel before, but subscribed based on this video because I love how you went into detail about the fabrics! I didn't know anything about most of them and as I want to see more unique pieces this was a treasure trove of information for me! I'm sure I'll return to this video again and again and look forward to more! 😁
I love your fabric hauls, no matter the format! All of the fabric was beautiful and I especially love the purple and gold floral fabric and it's pairing!!!
Loved the vid! Who doesn't love a fabulous fabric haul? You made excellent very tasteful choices. Lots of opportunity to mix and match. Looking forward to see what you make with them!
That was the most exciting fabric haul I've ever watched...it was vicariously thrilling. :) All such gorgeous, sumptuous fabrics, and I'm SO excited for you and the projects you've dreamed up for them!
I love these videos, I just like to look at all the fabrics and imagine things they could be, and I totally get splurging with fabric. I recently bought myself fabric to make an 18th century robe a la'anglaise and I picked a medium weight sort of wine colored poly satin for the contrasting underskirt and this absolutely gorgeous cotton for the main dress. it's cream colored with lots of little dark pink and wine colored flowers with olive green leaves and little light blue flower sprigs to give it more interest. it was $11 a yard which is way more than I would normally spend for cotton but it was just so beautiful and so very 18th century I couldn't help myself
Thank you for mentioning some of your potential future pattern designs. I love seeing sneak peaks of your patterns, as it gives me something fun to look forward to. On a completely different note, I know that you are not a huge fan of 1920's fashion, but have you ever considered making outfits inspired by the TV show Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries? It is set in the late 20's, and the main character has some seriously gorgeous outfits.
Thanks for sharing all of that gorgeous fabric with us, I always enjoy seeing your hauls and I learn something every time, which is awesome. I especially adore that last grouping of fabrics, but I cannot wait to see what you make with the black sparkly netting! (Black is a favorite of mine) And I'm dying to see the unicorn shoes that go with it! :D
I have a Folkwear pattern I bought many years ago labeled "Armistice Blouse" which I would love to make up in something like the white textured cotton. Although I see many beautiful period costumes made up in dazzling fabrics, I am interested in seeing clothes the common woman and man would wear in the 1200's thru 1600's. You are motivating me to take a trip down to the fabric district. Over the years so many of my favorite stores like Paron's have closed but the garment district is still a fantastic place to shop for unusual and reasonably priced fabrics.
Angela, this silk taffeta is exactly the color and changeable fabric I had a dress made up from in 1953. I was looking up the photo of myself in that dress to send to you, but then I remembered that the photo was in black and white so you couldn’t have seen the color(s) at all. It looks though a twin to that taffeta you show in your blog, and that was made over 65 years ago.
Looking forward to what you make with the fabric especially the black one. I really liked your haul and maybe it might kick start me into doing something. I do have to finish a quilt before I start sewing clothing. My last dress project I didn't finish and it went into the trash just after I moved into a really small house. I can't wait to see the costumes that you will make out of that wonderful new stash.
Thanks Angela for making this video for a second time and compliments with your taste, great to hear your description and what you plan to make with it., or at least your plan is for now 😀. Most favorite is the combination at 13:30.
Would you ever consider making a video dedicated to your fabric shopping process? Like what you look for when choosing fabrics, how you get the best prices possible, what stores you like (both physical stores and online), etc. And maybe buttons, trims, and such as well? I really enjoy videos like this that show your process and the joy you have for the craft.
I just came across your video and was fascinated by the fabrics you purchased; they are positively beautiful! I am not at all familiar with your vlog style, but think it would be awesome to see a follow-up video, showing what you ended up doing with your haul. I made a massive fabric purchase not too very long ago, which I believe set the record for a non-retail purchase of fabric; insanity really. I ran across an ad from a gal looking to quickly sell her fabric stash, due to an unplanned move. She had a sewing business, plus had her own personal stash. I came home with five pickup loads of fabric. Most of this was not on bolts; they were on the forklift-sized rolls that come straight off the production line, prior to be cutting down to bolt sizes. Each one took two people, and some considerable effort to lift and carry. The first three loads were heavy cotton knit, something like a heavy t-shirt knit, and the matching rolls of ribbing, in each color. There were also rolls of canvas (for tablecloths, grocery bags, etc.), and rip-stop nylon, flannel, and even the sheer drapey stretchy fabrics that would make beautiful nightgowns or other flowing garments. Each mammoth roll of fabric was a mere $10. But it didn't stop there. After paying for $120 worth, she started bringing out her own fabric stash, and packing it in the passenger compartment of my pickup., and not charging me for it, since she had found someone who was quite interested in her wares. Since then, I have made robes and PJ's for all of the ladies at our local nursing home as gifts, as well as having used the knit as quit batting, because it works positively fantastic. Shortly after that encounter, I ran across another ad, from a woman who was helping a friend "destash". She was selling quilting cottons for $2/pound. Her basement was full. She explained that her friend had a little bit of a buying obsession, and needed to recover some of the money she had spent on fabric. I ended up with about 200 pounds of fabric from that purchase; most of it was the stuff that I would only dream of, since the prices were usually outside of my budget. This fabric I have shared with my quilting club, where we make "blocks of love" quilts to share with the community, to gift to anyone who is experiencing an illness, loss or other life hardship. The last event was the day I received my ham radio operator's license; my first radio contact was to an elderly gentleman who lived about an hour away from me. I had got on the radio to ask if there were any fellow sewing enthusiasts out there. This gentleman came back and asked me to come over to his house, which I did. There he showed me his late wife's sewing stash. He said that it had set in a part of the house that he could not visit due to his overwhelming loss, and asked if I would be able to use it. Absolutely! So we loaded it up in my car, to the point where it was almost dangerous to drive, because of my fabric "passenger". I took it to my sewing club, where we have been making items to give away in our community. He unfortunately passed away just a few days later, so I didn't even get a chance to send a thank-you card, but we had a wonderful day, visiting and sharing similar interests. Needless to say, I don't have any reason to visit a fabric store, and enjoy the daylights out of guiltlessly creating and sharing with others; guiltless, because I'm not spending my life savings to make things to give away, and can experience the joy of giving to others. Enjoy your incredibly beautiful new fabrics; you picked some very beautiful pieces!!!
I absolutely love your channel! I’m new to fashion design and don’t fully understand fabrics and what they are best used for. Could you possibly do a video explaining fabrics, if they are knit/woven and what they are best used for? Either way I love your channel and have learnt a lot so far ❤️
Can't wait to see what you make with it all!!! I've never sewn anything before, but I'm dying to learn. I'm planning to start with an easy apron pattern. :)
I really enjoyed myself. I grew up in a formal wear store, and this brought back so many memories, especially those two-toned fabrics. I didn't realize they were still in fashion. Or did they come back around? When I got married in 1992, I had the most amazing copper and black two toned dress with a black velvet top picked out but by the time we went to order them, they had discontinued them. I am glad to see those fabrics again, they always looked so pretty, but they also felt so regal and sounded so fun with the way they rustled when you walked.
I love these kinds of haul vids, because it also leaves room for us to imagine what we would make out of them... I might have bought some of the stripey fabric and the more uni silks. But I have a question for you: have you ever went to have color analyses done for yourself? You know, where they sit you in front of a mirror, no makeup - hair pulled back - and put two different fabrics over your shoulders to see which of the two makes you look best? You end up with a color swatch you can take in your handbag - and you never have to doubt that a color will make you look good. And no - online testing does not work, you actually have to see it for your self
I would honestly love a video (or series) where you explain the different fabrics. It would be awesome to see how they drape and how they are commonly used.
the question you ask yourself when you do find this kind of sale situation is "If I go home without it, will I regret it?" If you say yes, you buy it. If you say yes and don't, 20 years later you still remember the one thing you DIDN'T buy! Great purchases.
I love your enthusiasm for fabric, my eyes light up when I see masses of fat quarter bundles in my local hobby craft shop, I even bought some even though arthritis in my hands stops me from using them.
You are so creative and skilled. I can't wait to see the many wonderful and beautiful things that you will make with this fabric. I wonder if there are silhouettes from the 1920s that would be more flattering than the stereotypical flapper type dresses. (I think you had to be a certain kind of waif to wear the popular stuff, but clearly, there are many of us who are not and that must have also been the case then, too!) Some inspiration might be found in the many films made in the 1920s (with costumes designed for the actresses of that era) that might offer a different perspective from books about fashion.
I honestly wish I could talk with you about this stuff over coffee for like an hour. My life and sewing knowledge would be improved beyond the universe.
All those beautiful fabrics but that raisin color with the mauve lacy beading was so unusual. I would never look for such a color combination and then I see this.. wow, so gorgeous in a sophisticated unique way! They were all beautiful though, quite the haul.
The brocade reminds me of a fitted 1950's sleeveless dress and a short jacked ensemble my mom had. It was in a blue & green combo. She had a netted billbox hat that matched. Classy.
It was interesting to hear you mention your McCalls patterns. Can I suggest that a video about how you came to work with McCalls and the development process involved would be incredibly interesting.
you know what they say. "She who dies with the most fabric wins". I totally get it. Due to an unexpected small windfall I currently have enough fabric for projects to last at least a year. Since my daughter only wears skirts and she is "Gothic" this is my main time to shop for her while all the Halloween fabric is out. So while I have no need to get more fabric I still find myself at the store looking for things she might like.
![Ice On My Teeth - ATEEZ エイティーズ 에이티즈 [Music Bank] | KBS WORLD TV 241115](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/c-n92OgbbwA/mqdefault.jpg)
I ended up purchasing over 250 yards of fabric from a store that was closing, over 8 years ago. Even today, I'm still finding uses for it. My Best Buy ever.
I don't think that buying 180 yards of fabric is odd. It's what I'd expect a passionate sewer & designer to do.
Those beautiful fabrics were seriously discounted & I'm happy that you took advantage of the opportunity (& even happier that you shared it with us)!
I mean, this is your job. Not just a little hobby. So it makes sense to get things when they are at a cheap price. It's the nature of your work that you know you're going to use them. It's not like if someone just went to the store and got excited and spent a bunch of money and then lost their interest in that hobby so the fabric and money goes to waste. You're going to keep doing this. You're just self-employed. I don't think it was ridiculous at all.
Mandy Olorenshaw
Yes, that’s what I thought!
I get not wanting to give in to ‚hoarding‘, but with the amounts of fabric she needs for those dresses, buying at reduced prices is a great business investment.
@@raraavis7782 Also I think folk overuse the word "hording". Hording is a serious symptom of a serious mental illness. It's not just having lots of stuff, it's collating stuff until the stuff has a serious negative impact on your life. More so then a house being just messy or just "cluttered" but literally not being able to open doors and stuff. I hate how folk are like "well if you're not a minimalist you're definetly a hoarder!" That's an extreamly toxic attitude to have
@@Stettafire
Well yeah. That's why I put the word in parentheses. To differentiate between the colloquial use of the word and it's clinical meaning.
Parentheses can be used for that, not just for quoting.
So maybe make sure, the error/misunderstanding isn't actually on your side, before you call someone 'toxic'.
When you give the names of the fabrics, and you’re handling the fabrics, which shows us the Drape, It really helps a lot if you’ve never seen or handle that what kind of material. For me I love your fabric halls. Not every store has this type of material. That way when you go to the Internet and looking for you have a better idea. Thank you. Enjoyed it immensely I think you made some very good purchases. Remember there is a lot of us out here watching you, seeing how you’re doing and improving. We are proud of you.
Ventura0404 I agree with everything you've said 100 percent I couldn't have put it better
The longer I listened to you the more you sounded like my younger self. I used to design and make theatre costumes. By design, I mean make them Read from the furthest seat from the stage. I would drape the fabric on a dress dummy and go to that seat to see if the richness would show up at that seat. A helper on stage would drape and re-drape the combination until it was right. Yes this was before everyone had computers and photos helped very little. I love your creative mind and your ideas. The fabrics are wonderful and life is short so enjoy what makes you happy. Thanks for sharing your fabric haul.
What a beautiful coment
Such a lovely comment
The only thing better would be if we could pass it around to feel it, too!
SarDee Bee Lol
SarDee Bee yess!🙌🙌
Definitely that would be great
I'm in!
YEAH, SEND every one a swatch,..? Lol,..! Or just go with her, and damned at 2.00 bucks a yard, I d jump in on that one, myself,..! Lucky, dog,..!
Angela, I admire your version of material insanity. Why? Because I do the exact same thing! The word SALE is a dangerous word on a window display in a fabric store...beware! I am so happy for your good fortune. I am smiling so hard that my cheeks are aching. Lol. Fantastic haul. I adore the black mesh. O my gosh! $20.00 is just insane. Thank you.
If I was in a closing fabric store I would have bought about that much too :P I’m always here for fabric deals!
notyourprey I would probably have come away with more than half of the shops worth of fabric :-)
I loved this format of video! hearing you talk about the weight, sheen, texture and types of fabrics was super interesting, educational and calming! not to mention aesthetically nice.
Wow. I thought I was splurging by purchasing 8 yards today for a planned cosplay.
i know right? i watched in awe of the haul and didnt feel so bad about the fabric i bought on line last week and i still havent saved enough for my new sewing machine darnit.
Exactly. But all of the fabric here is beautiful and I think we all know what it's like to hoard fabric...at least, I know I do.
Same. I bought 34 yards of (decently cheap) fabric (all different fabrics, the combined amount of yardage is 34) and I thought I was splurging, and seeing this makes me feel like I bought a pretty small amount.
"I have enough fabric"
Said no one ever LOL
there's NEVER enough fabric!! 😂😂
My new friend asked how much fabric I had when I said I sew and I just laughed...
💯
Oh lord never I will never have enough fabric.
I love your fabric hauls, please don't stop making the videos. Please.
I doubt I will ever have enough fabric and sewing stuff. You never know when you’re gonna make a ball gown on a whim.
Glad you filmed this. :) I love living vicariously through other people's fabrics, especially those jacquards. *-*
And hopefully this is helpful and not irritating - Toile is pronounced more like 'twal' than 'toil'. Same as 'voile', as they're both French words. Though I hear that one pronounced as 'voil' fairly regularly in the garment district so ymmv.
I only came across your channel two days ago but became a patreon immediately. You shouldn't need to feel you have to apologise or down play your fabric purchases and I do hope no one gives you grief for them. I really enjoyed watching this fabric haul and the more the merrier! It also doesn't matter to me what you pay for the fabric I just loved seeing them and hearing your descriptions and musing what you could use them for. I look forward to watching more. Carol in UK
My philosophy is buy 10 yards or All of It. My attic storage shows this.
I’m planning a sewing room and kept trying to figure out storage, thank you for saying the word attic because I am stealing that idea instead of shoving an insane amount of dressers in a room.
I cannot even tell you how many yards of fabric I have 😳 so I am happy to see somebody else doing it, thank you!
My husband and I went on a little shopping spree for fabric about a week ago. He is making a top hat and a fur trimmed cloak. I got some Halloween fabric for a few quilting projects to finish. I also got 5 yards of muslin to make a chemise to go under a Scottish outfit I am making for a Renaissance fair. Love the last set of fabric that you showed. Very pretty.
Your hair is really lovely straight and I adore the giraffes! thank you for sharing this with us, even if we don't get so much of your face.
WinsomeMisfit I was distracted by the giraffes I love that print and i agree angelas does look lovely straight
I’m totally waiting for the follow up project videos of all these darling fabrics! That last set of fabrics I was thinking Rose on Titanic.
That gold brocade reminds me of some drapes my grandma had in her den from the 60's ... which isn't a bad thing. I've often fantasized about turning those drapes into a dress, a la Scarlett O'Hara....
You should! Its been done and when something creative strikes you, act on it.
Great haul. Yes more hauls in the future.
That last set of fabric is soooo gorgeous. I can 100% see it as a Worth gown, with the colors that blend well, the different textures and the beading.
Yellow, a colour which looks horrible on 95% of people, suits you stunningly!
Also, I get why you bought the fabrics. I mean, if you store it correctly, it doesn't rot ever. You sew a lot, so you will use it up eventually, and until them you don't have to buy new stuff
Edit: after watching the whole video-holy cow, are those fabrics beautiful! Can't wait to see you sewing with them
I don’t sew but this makes me want to go out and buy a ton of fabric too! Congratulations on all your stunning finds!
I love seeing fabric hauls and love seeing your smiling face too.
I love, love, love your fabric haul. I’m in love with ALL fabric and l can live vicariously through you. Please don’t stop!
I went to Amin after your last video (and got some awesome stuff, so thank you for that!) and the guy helping me said they're actually just moving, not closing, and that they plan to continue the sale till the end of the month. Here's hoping that is correct, I like them a lot too!
Your fabric hauls are always so interesting because you know your fabrics, plus you give an idea of weight, feel and what you feel you might make with it. So please, continue with this type of Vlog as I feel you expand your own knowledge of fabrics too. Gorgeous fabrics. I would have loved to have been their too as I love silk, but it is expensive. I love your blouse and fabric. I have serious fabric envy!! Thank you
I save your videos as a reward for myself like you do with unicorn shoes, which I can’t wait to see! Thank you for sharing all the beautiful fabrics, I know you’ll do amazing things with all of them! And I’m also very eager to see those unicorn shoes :)
YAY! Fabric Hauls are the Best Hauls! Wait, you wore an outfit that is cuter than a giraffe cardigan? Well, then I'm glad you changed, because it would have been too much to handle! --- Favorites: Minty Shantung, Mustard Glitter, Teal/Gold Holy Crap, Peach Charmeus --- You made a killing! Can't wait to see all that you create from them!
Fascinating array of fabrics and really liked you telling what type of fabrics they were and your experience working with them. Interesting to share what you had in mind to make with the various fabrics. You are lovely in personality and appearance ; it was nice seeing you with an updated hair style and makeup. Variety gives us a more balanced view of you as a whole!
i LIKE that you took advantage of the store closing reduced prices and stocked up. I did the same thing about 5 years ago and added those to my, I thought, much to large stash. For the next 3 years the only fabrics I bought were little bits I needed for decorative purposes. I bought fabrics I normally wouldn't have because they are just to expensive. My wardrobe exploded with the most gorgeous pieces made from my treasure haul. I've never once regretted my unplanned haul. I don't think you will either. you picked up gorgeous fabrics.
I look forward to your vlogs! I love to shop for fabric. Looks like you got some great buys. Like your hair.
You have such a talent for picking out complementary colors and you have an incredible amount of knowledge about textiles, fashion history, sewing, etc. Its so cool.
I envy you and your haul. I have been sewing most of my life and have had the most fun sewing my 1860's outfits the most. Love all the fabrics you chose especially the last group. Have fun sewing!!
I have an entire room filled with fabric dating back to the 20s silk era! Never apologize! Need more creative young ladies like yourself. Do what you love, love what you do! Love this video as well!
Good bargain is always great buy .There comes day when everything have it uses . You did great :) Your hair looks so nice with any hair due . You are very beautiful ,talented girl .
Wow! I am amazed. I enjoy your channel very much and personally look forward to your potential Edwardian dress ensemble. Thank you, Angela
I do this for yarn and I feel ridiculous doing it but OH MY GOSH do you ever just look at your stash after it's all sorted and colorized? Absolute bliss.
The pink and mustard fabrics with the one sided embroidery print are GORGEOUS 😍😍
The dark green fabric, followed by the emerald and the cream blouse, I can't wait to see what you will make of them.
The purple combo. 💜
I love all your choices. What a great deal.
Yay! I'm so happy you went back for more. As sad as it is that the store is closing, those deals should not be passed up. 😊
I’m just getting into vintage fashion and sewing, and I’m trying to make clothes for least about of money. It’s fun to see advanced seamstresses (?) working on projects and how they do things.
Your fabric hauls always make me drool.
Really nice combinations, and I love the way you say "you can't wait to figure out what to do" with some of them (creativity is always flexible)! I hope these inspiring videos help popularize the fabric district and no more little stores go out of business; I would certainly go if i could!
What beautiful fabrics! I love them all. I especially love the green/blue/teal jacquard brocade and gold floral combo. They're just so enchanting to look at!!
I love your fabric hauls! That emerald green dupione.. Omg, I almost died. So freaking beautiful.
I'm really looking forward to that 50's evening piece, I've been hoping to see something like that from you for ages!
I'd generally love to see an Evening Gowns through the ages series! I just love your fabric choices and beading. I have no patience for it myself, but I do love a good sparkle!
Few people are brought so much joy by making a sound investment in their education and livelihood. You’re doing it right!
You have fantastic taste in fabric choices and you know exactly what each one should become! I’m impressed with your thriftiness, too!
Angela, you are a delight. You look absolutely stunning today. Thank you for sharing your haul with us and I can't wait to see your creations. Great eye for fabric!
I‘m getting a slight high just from watching 🤩
I love these type of fabrics...but I mainly sew regular modern clothes, so I can rarely justify buying silks or brocades and have to vicariously live through people like you! Thanks for sharing your haul in such detail.
I‘m looking particularly forward to the men’s ensemble you mentioned...I love historical men’s fashion and if I would do any costuming, I would probably dress up as a man, lol. I‘m tall with an athletic built, so suits tend to look much better on me than dresses.
I have even considered adapting a 19th century men’s ensemble to my measurements and a slightly more contemporary look and to actually wear it as normal clothes.
You have made wonderful fabric choices. I do love fabric hauls. Do not feel guilty about buying so much fabric, this is your career/education. Most of us don't have the opportunity to wear such beautiful fashions. I saw this motto from a Threads Magazine reader, "I am not a fabricaholic, I am the curator of an extensive privately owned collection of textiles." Julie Jahns statement is very appropriate for us "curators." Have you ever heard of a man who tries to rationalize his purchase of a boat or other "toy? Never !
I've never seen your channel before, but subscribed based on this video because I love how you went into detail about the fabrics! I didn't know anything about most of them and as I want to see more unique pieces this was a treasure trove of information for me! I'm sure I'll return to this video again and again and look forward to more! 😁
I love your fabric hauls, no matter the format! All of the fabric was beautiful and I especially love the purple and gold floral fabric and it's pairing!!!
Cute hair and cardigan!! Love all the fabric -- looking forward to seeing those dream ideas turn into reality!
Loved the vid! Who doesn't love a fabulous fabric haul? You made excellent very tasteful choices. Lots of opportunity to mix and match. Looking forward to see what you make with them!
Please do a weekend vlog of you making the late Victorian outfit! I would love to see it.
That was the most exciting fabric haul I've ever watched...it was vicariously thrilling. :)
All such gorgeous, sumptuous fabrics, and I'm SO excited for you and the projects you've dreamed up for them!
I love these videos, I just like to look at all the fabrics and imagine things they could be, and I totally get splurging with fabric. I recently bought myself fabric to make an 18th century robe a la'anglaise and I picked a medium weight sort of wine colored poly satin for the contrasting underskirt and this absolutely gorgeous cotton for the main dress. it's cream colored with lots of little dark pink and wine colored flowers with olive green leaves and little light blue flower sprigs to give it more interest. it was $11 a yard which is way more than I would normally spend for cotton but it was just so beautiful and so very 18th century I couldn't help myself
Thank you for mentioning some of your potential future pattern designs. I love seeing sneak peaks of your patterns, as it gives me something fun to look forward to.
On a completely different note, I know that you are not a huge fan of 1920's fashion, but have you ever considered making outfits inspired by the TV show Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries? It is set in the late 20's, and the main character has some seriously gorgeous outfits.
A great deal of my drag wardrobe is inspired by that show!! Echoing the recommendation!
Thanks for sharing all of that gorgeous fabric with us, I always enjoy seeing your hauls and I learn something every time, which is awesome. I especially adore that last grouping of fabrics, but I cannot wait to see what you make with the black sparkly netting! (Black is a favorite of mine) And I'm dying to see the unicorn shoes that go with it! :D
I just love your fabric hauls. Please don't stop making them.
Gorgeous fabrics, Angela! Thanks for sharing with us!) Have a nice day!
I have a Folkwear pattern I bought many years ago labeled "Armistice Blouse" which I would love to make up in something like the white textured cotton. Although I see many beautiful period costumes made up in dazzling fabrics, I am interested in seeing clothes the common woman and man would wear in the 1200's thru 1600's. You are motivating me to take a trip down to the fabric district. Over the years so many of my favorite stores like Paron's have closed but the garment district is still a fantastic place to shop for unusual and reasonably priced fabrics.
Angela, this silk taffeta is exactly the color and changeable fabric I had a dress made up from in 1953. I was looking up the photo of myself in that dress to send to you, but then I remembered that the photo was in black and white so you couldn’t have seen the color(s) at all. It looks though a twin to that taffeta you show in your blog, and that was made over 65 years ago.
Looking forward to what you make with the fabric especially the black one. I really liked your haul and maybe it might kick start me into doing something. I do have to finish a quilt before I start sewing clothing. My last dress project I didn't finish and it went into the trash just after I moved into a really small house. I can't wait to see the costumes that you will make out of that wonderful new stash.
Thanks Angela for making this video for a second time and compliments with your taste, great to hear your description and what you plan to make with it., or at least your plan is for now 😀. Most favorite is the combination at 13:30.
Oh I hope that 1930's piece becomes a McCall's pattern. I would be all over that!
omg!! i love your hair down!! love the video!!
Oh, to be able to to sew faster would be wonderful!! Love the visions you have for all your raw materials.
The fabrics you got are so beautyful! I look forward to see them used in the future!
Would you ever consider making a video dedicated to your fabric shopping process? Like what you look for when choosing fabrics, how you get the best prices possible, what stores you like (both physical stores and online), etc. And maybe buttons, trims, and such as well? I really enjoy videos like this that show your process and the joy you have for the craft.
Great video. It's mesmerizing how you can just look at a fabric and find inspiration 💗
I loved the last combination you showed. I cant wait to see these project to come. I also liked the idea or more 15th and 16th century garment.
I just came across your video and was fascinated by the fabrics you purchased; they are positively beautiful! I am not at all familiar with your vlog style, but think it would be awesome to see a follow-up video, showing what you ended up doing with your haul.
I made a massive fabric purchase not too very long ago, which I believe set the record for a non-retail purchase of fabric; insanity really. I ran across an ad from a gal looking to quickly sell her fabric stash, due to an unplanned move. She had a sewing business, plus had her own personal stash. I came home with five pickup loads of fabric. Most of this was not on bolts; they were on the forklift-sized rolls that come straight off the production line, prior to be cutting down to bolt sizes. Each one took two people, and some considerable effort to lift and carry. The first three loads were heavy cotton knit, something like a heavy t-shirt knit, and the matching rolls of ribbing, in each color. There were also rolls of canvas (for tablecloths, grocery bags, etc.), and rip-stop nylon, flannel, and even the sheer drapey stretchy fabrics that would make beautiful nightgowns or other flowing garments. Each mammoth roll of fabric was a mere $10. But it didn't stop there. After paying for $120 worth, she started bringing out her own fabric stash, and packing it in the passenger compartment of my pickup., and not charging me for it, since she had found someone who was quite interested in her wares.
Since then, I have made robes and PJ's for all of the ladies at our local nursing home as gifts, as well as having used the knit as quit batting, because it works positively fantastic.
Shortly after that encounter, I ran across another ad, from a woman who was helping a friend "destash". She was selling quilting cottons for $2/pound. Her basement was full. She explained that her friend had a little bit of a buying obsession, and needed to recover some of the money she had spent on fabric. I ended up with about 200 pounds of fabric from that purchase; most of it was the stuff that I would only dream of, since the prices were usually outside of my budget. This fabric I have shared with my quilting club, where we make "blocks of love" quilts to share with the community, to gift to anyone who is experiencing an illness, loss or other life hardship.
The last event was the day I received my ham radio operator's license; my first radio contact was to an elderly gentleman who lived about an hour away from me. I had got on the radio to ask if there were any fellow sewing enthusiasts out there. This gentleman came back and asked me to come over to his house, which I did. There he showed me his late wife's sewing stash. He said that it had set in a part of the house that he could not visit due to his overwhelming loss, and asked if I would be able to use it. Absolutely! So we loaded it up in my car, to the point where it was almost dangerous to drive, because of my fabric "passenger". I took it to my sewing club, where we have been making items to give away in our community. He unfortunately passed away just a few days later, so I didn't even get a chance to send a thank-you card, but we had a wonderful day, visiting and sharing similar interests.
Needless to say, I don't have any reason to visit a fabric store, and enjoy the daylights out of guiltlessly creating and sharing with others; guiltless, because I'm not spending my life savings to make things to give away, and can experience the joy of giving to others.
Enjoy your incredibly beautiful new fabrics; you picked some very beautiful pieces!!!
Sounds like you need an addition to your home! This was a great story. Thanks for sharing.
Well done on the haul. Beautiful fabrics. Looking forward to them showing up in projects.
Love the fabric pair at 13:33. Your planned use for them is what first came to mind when I saw them, so I hope you make that outfit soon.
I know nothing about fabrics or their backstory of where they are from and watching your channel makes me more aware of all of this thank you!!!
I absolutely love your channel! I’m new to fashion design and don’t fully understand fabrics and what they are best used for. Could you possibly do a video explaining fabrics, if they are knit/woven and what they are best used for?
Either way I love your channel and have learnt a lot so far ❤️
Can't wait to see what you make with it all!!! I've never sewn anything before, but I'm dying to learn. I'm planning to start with an easy apron pattern. :)
Hope it's going well!
I am enjoying these videos. They are helping me look at my fabric differently. I love to sew but often have trouble pairing the fabrics.
I really enjoyed myself. I grew up in a formal wear store, and this brought back so many memories, especially those two-toned fabrics. I didn't realize they were still in fashion. Or did they come back around? When I got married in 1992, I had the most amazing copper and black two toned dress with a black velvet top picked out but by the time we went to order them, they had discontinued them. I am glad to see those fabrics again, they always looked so pretty, but they also felt so regal and sounded so fun with the way they rustled when you walked.
I love the stash, I used to do that, now I live in an apartment and not enough room. You are not crazy, just tasteful in your choices.
I love these kinds of haul vids, because it also leaves room for us to imagine what we would make out of them... I might have bought some of the stripey fabric and the more uni silks. But I have a question for you: have you ever went to have color analyses done for yourself? You know, where they sit you in front of a mirror, no makeup - hair pulled back - and put two different fabrics over your shoulders to see which of the two makes you look best? You end up with a color swatch you can take in your handbag - and you never have to doubt that a color will make you look good. And no - online testing does not work, you actually have to see it for your self
Wow great color and printed fabric wish I had fabric district, can’t wait to see the new makes
If I saw an amazing sale like that too I would probably have just as much fabric! Love your haul and can't wait to see what you do with it
Those fabrics are gorgeous! I love the purple/gold combo and the teal/gold brocade...it would be amazing as a renaissance gown
Your fabric was gorgeous you made a excellent choice your real no your fabric. I can’t wait to see your finish garment.. I love watching you shop.
I would honestly love a video (or series) where you explain the different fabrics. It would be awesome to see how they drape and how they are commonly used.
the question you ask yourself when you do find this kind of sale situation is "If I go home without it, will I regret it?" If you say yes, you buy it. If you say yes and don't, 20 years later you still remember the one thing you DIDN'T buy! Great purchases.
I love your enthusiasm for fabric, my eyes light up when I see masses of fat quarter bundles in my local hobby craft shop, I even bought some even though arthritis in my hands stops me from using them.
Super interesting - Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to many wonderful sew-alongs!
You are so creative and skilled. I can't wait to see the many wonderful and beautiful things that you will make with this fabric. I wonder if there are silhouettes from the 1920s that would be more flattering than the stereotypical flapper type dresses. (I think you had to be a certain kind of waif to wear the popular stuff, but clearly, there are many of us who are not and that must have also been the case then, too!) Some inspiration might be found in the many films made in the 1920s (with costumes designed for the actresses of that era) that might offer a different perspective from books about fashion.
I honestly wish I could talk with you about this stuff over coffee for like an hour. My life and sewing knowledge would be improved beyond the universe.
I loved this video so much fabric and info about it that I'm still taking it all in I think I'll watch it again right now
OMG how did you carry all of that fabulous material?
All those beautiful fabrics but that raisin color with the mauve lacy beading was so unusual. I would never look for such a color combination and then I see this.. wow, so gorgeous in a sophisticated unique way! They were all beautiful though, quite the haul.
I love the fabrics you choose! Very nice looking!
The brocade reminds me of a fitted 1950's sleeveless dress and a short jacked ensemble my mom had. It was in a blue & green combo. She had a netted billbox hat that matched. Classy.
Love the lilac and gold... absolutely stunning!
It was interesting to hear you mention your McCalls patterns. Can I suggest that a video about how you came to work with McCalls and the development process involved would be incredibly interesting.
That giraffe print shirt is flailing my whole world around. I need it.
you know what they say. "She who dies with the most fabric wins". I totally get it. Due to an unexpected small windfall I currently have enough fabric for projects to last at least a year. Since my daughter only wears skirts and she is "Gothic" this is my main time to shop for her while all the Halloween fabric is out. So while I have no need to get more fabric I still find myself at the store looking for things she might like.