My cat, Quinn the Indigenous Person (see Manfred Man), comes to sit in my lap when he hears your voice. He knows that I don't do stuff when you are on. I actually pause and listen. (I think the 'wand' looks more like Dr. Who's screwdriver...)
Can I just say that I super appreciate seeing someone else out there who is massively productive only once the sun goes down? Like, it's actually quite encouraging to me that you are unapologetically nocturnal and make it work for you. Also, That shot purple/pink silk that you made the sash out of? MMMMMM, so deliciously pretty!!!
The last video and this one motivated me to go through my own things -craft, clothing and general thing owned- to help clean out my tiny house. I feel like we are body-doubling or buddy-systeming though the things on the list. I love these chaos blogs for that because it feels like shared time with a crafty friend who appreciates doing the other things that aren't a project. Dupioni is one of my favourite fabrics. I will hear no comments on how I shouldn't use it for what time frame.
What kind of tiny house? My husband and I lived in a 250 sq ft pool house for a couple of years and upgraded to a 36ft 5th wheel. We love it. I agree about the small projects. These videos are motivating me to work on mine.
Nearly spat out my tea when I thought I heard someone wanted to vagazzle a butterfly dress. Potatoes in ears clearly but a good laugh at the start of the day.....
I'm weird, I actually LOVE dupioni! The texture is really cool and honestly I find it easier to work with than other silks. So I will be cheering you on in your dupioni creations!!!
I decided to reorganize my bookshelves (.... again) and remembered putting this video in my queue 👀 There's no better way to motivate yourself to clean than watching other people getting stuff done 💪
I've had fun watching all the small projects! Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that my small wins are in fact wins, and seeing all your small project wins is reminding me. Also, a fabric manipulation sample video/vlog sounds lovely.
I am new to costume making, but old to sewing. My Mom said I've been sewing since I could hold the thread up and say 'Fred it please Mommy'. My daughter got me into costuming to help her with her costumes for NDK, their group is Costume Ninjas. Back in 2018 She talked me into going with her to a conference in Denver and said 'Mom you should make yourself a costume'. So I did! I called it a Peasant Wise Women costume. It was inspired by a character in 'The Land' book series by Aleron Kong, Father of America LitRpg. This year I was intrigued by Bernidette Banner thus leading me to you. I would really like to learn how to make stays and corsets for more mature and voluptuous ladies.
Thanks again for a fun chatty video. I’m listening to Mercedes Lackey’s Tales of the 500 Kingdoms series in between taking care of my newborn son. Your videos keep me company while feeding.
Elphaba’s dress looks almost like silk felting in places. It’s fascinating. Edit: Nuno Felting it’s called nuno felting. 🤦🏼♀️ I kept spelling it in ways that are so wrong. Anyway it’s the strange spiderweb layers with texture shapes and colors on her bodice, and, sleeves. The skirt I’m no help at all. But look at silk felting it’s fabric manipulation, fabric creation, and magic
I didn't know silk envy was a thing....well now I do lol. I adore every piece you have. Especially that blue you can't stand ...I hope you find a good home for it because it's dreamy and will become something amazing in someone's life.
Enjoy listening to you. Keep watching and catching new ideas from you. I'm working on several projects I'm knitting a diamond cardigan, painted honeycomb shawl. 2 different quilt tops I'm mostly stitching by hand 1inch diamond triangle and 1/4inch by 2 and a half inches stripes. Around the world quilt, a corset and old time bloomers
The Watson fabrics and the double sided pink underneath it would make a great Neapolitan outfit, thinking of ice cream dresses... And the purple fabric for those sashes? Stunning.
Glad you're feeling better. Wow! From previous videos I did not realize just how large your thread cabinet is; thanks for explaining why it won't fit underneath your table so that people like me won't suggest that again. Bedazzling the butterfly outfit sounds like fun. I've enjoyed watching you clean up your stuff, refold, reorganize, get stuff done...I keep hoping your industriousness will help me overcome my procrastination, but so far...
I think for the pockets, it was dumpster fire in 2020, Bernie in 2021, and then the raccoon this year. I love the Keanu one. The dino purses are fun. I'm jealous of your silk stash. They're so pretty.
This was exactly what I needed today. Just some chill time with Noelle after a long day. With checking things off and time lapses with fun music. I am also in between big projects. Cleaned off my table, dusted out my sewing machine, did some knitting and sewed some french seams on my first ever french seam project (a sleeveless shift for historybounding) while watching this. I also realised this week that I have come to a point (again) where my storage space for historical clothes is too small for all the things I have made. It feels like I don't make a lot, but the space it takes to storage all the things says otherwise. (It's not a lot-a lot, but relative to the space I have.)
I’d love to see you bedazzle your butterfly dress tbh… Amazon is to convenient to boycott … I currently have Bernadette’s book on order from them and am super excited about getting it cause I’m wanting to improve my sewing and also would totally watch you sewing your kit stuff and just giving us some lovely chatter
Honestly, being able to boycott them is absolutely a privilege. I manage to do it a lot of the time, but it takes a lot of money, time, and energy and I don't know that it's best spent on this.
I was looking at the Fitting book earlier today. I already have several though so...I’m going to look through them to see if I need another. You can never have too many books.
Productive week for you! I’m coming off night shifts so my sleep is even more messed up than usual and have to switch to early shift tomorrow for 2 days then back to nights next week, so foresee some zombie times and no sewing for the next week or two. After 33 years of sewing experience, I’m just learning to sew knits. Which have always been a bit daunting and very much out of my comfort zone. Of course my first project used bamboo jersey, which is gorgeous, but not exactly a great option when you’ve never sewn knits before. But I’m very much a “throw myself into the deep end “ kind of person, so I’m sure it will work out fine. I’ve also just inherited an overlocker; again, something I’ve never used. Am watching lots of videos to learn and will probably try to book some lessons in the near future once I’m no longer in zombie mode
When I did the lessons most of it was experimenting. Buy different colours for all your threads so you can track them then run with scraps. Play with all the tensions see what happens if the needle is too tight or too loose. Same with loopers. Also try different types and weight of fabric. Once you have played for a while start trying to balance your stitches. Mostly it just takes time and practice!
The Olympics have been amazing, as per usual. Nathan Chen though. And Mikaela Shiffrin has been so courageous and dignified, despite the difficulties she's faced. AND ERIN JACKSON!! Love all the stories that go along with the athletes! This video was very satisfying (and your silks are very shiney!). Thank you for your work--hope you have a good week.
I am here for all the small jobs. I think February must trigger some kind of nesting instinct, because I had to declutter and rearrange my sewing space last week too. It's soooo nice to have things tidied up and organized; I'm feeling inspired again! Just need to figure out some projects to use up my
In the knitting community, we have a "thing" called Finish It February, where you pull out your UFOs and work on them (or decide you're not going to finish them and you're now allowed to use that yarn for something else). It's not something that I personally have ever felt compelled to do, but a lot of people enjoy it and find it very productive. I don't know what it is about February, though.
Oh Noelle! I'm pausing this less than a minute in to send you loves and spare spoons! I'm so sorry you've had a crappy time - I've had a similar week so fully empathise, and just wanna say I appreciate you and love that you're still working through it xoxo.
awesome job on the cleanout . suggestion= for drawers , make yourself some dividers, for alot of the little bits & bobs, grab yourself a tackle box, works great for hook & eyes, buttons & such. lovely episode, Happy belated Valentines
Currently on the last stage of sewing gathering stitches into 10 metres of ruffles (well, ruufles-in-potential) for the petticoat to go under a Natural Form era gown...it's getting tedious, thank you for your company x
Wicker Darling bags!! I have Chorizo the sausage dog and I love him. I was SO SO SO tempted by Charlotte but I couldn't justify the cost. (they also make me excited because Wicker Darling is based in Melbourne which is where I am! always a nice shout out to hear you like Aussie businesses 😊😊😊)
About the book situation ... "Having no more shelf space is no reason to stop buying books!" I think it was a tee-shirt or pillow I saw in a catalog...I'm thinking of graphing it for thread count 😹! Also "It's not hoarding if it's books"! 😸
I did seam ripping & reconstructive piecework for a pocket whilst watching this. I enjoy this series very much, and find it inspiring to do my own "round to it's" (which I picture as a circle with the words "to it" inside).... heh heh
Those lightbulb safety pins make great stitch markers for knitting or crochet. They're particularly great because they're cheap and easy to interchange charms onto to distinguish which marker marks your beginning of round when knitting in the round. I know you got a blanket kit at some point (stitch markers can help you keep track of repeats, even if the pattern doesn't tell you they're necessary)... so maybe you'll get back into knitting and progress to making knitted accessories for your period outfits or knitted/crocheted accents depending on the time period. I know my gran had crocheted collars from her mom... so 1920s or earlier.
Okay, so regarding both draping and fabric manipulation, I suggest looking into the work of Madam Gres. She did incredible work in those areas. The Yellow Night Dress book reminds me of a written version of what Abby does with the acquisitions for her collection that she shares on her channel. Your dino-basket-handbags are super cute. :) Your pattern weights flooping about everywhere seems to bug you. May I suggest a dollar store style mini-basket? Watching you plow through these projects was so super satisfying! Looking forward to the fan and watching the 18th century be reborn. :)
Love seeing what you're up to as usual and I'm glad you're recovered from your early February illness! Still getting through grad school. Homework 2 out of 3 is done thank goodness but there's still the final project to get started and some lectures to take notes on. Finally saw an opportunity to do something good for someone else by making an appointment to give blood in March. I've never done it before so I'm a little nervous but happy I'm committing to it. Should be good! Otherwise trying to fix my sleep schedule and hang in there XD Have a great week!
I have massive envy of your fabric stash! I've got 3 yards of an aqua dupioni that I'm hoping to use sparingly in a bustle dress (and maybe a corset if I'm super careful). Silk (and most wool and linen to be honest) generally isn't in my sewing budget. I've been enjoying seeing your fabrics.
The silks are all so pretty 😍😍😍. I just want to see all the dress they will grow up to be. So all those jars with the dark lids in your hook and eye/ button drawer. Flip upside down so you can see what’s in them when you glance in. Might be helpful in remembering what you have in there. (As long as the lids are secure)
Hey it's my friend Noel! I just really enjoy how comfy and casual your videos are :) and the satisfying white board action is great! Plus stash organizing :) The pockets!!! And omg the wicker purses!!!!!
You make me want to organize my yarn and tatting thread! Someday. Right now I'm knitting a shawl with some gorgeous yarn my sister gave me for Christmas. It's a blend of wool, alpaca, and mohair, all from animals on a particular farm in Napa Valley, in my favorite jewel tone colors. I've also started knitting a short sleeved top for spring in a cotton/ silk blend. I'm reading a new book called In the Serpent's Wake by Rachel Hartman. I highly recommend her books for anyone who enjoys YA fantasy.
This was the perfect time for your video! I cut out and hand sewed up a mockup for a lace up bodice I'm making for a friend. Now let's see if it fits her! I'm reading Brothers Karamazov and your chill doing-stuff video was the perfect break for today
I enjoy all your videos so don’t worry! The dinosaur purses are amazing! So much fun. I’ve been trying to clean up and get rid of things around here. But with my squirrel brain it’s ended up that I have donation boxes and bags in almost every room of the house!! Grandson has grown almost 2 1/2 inches since March!! So there’s a big pile of his old stuff! If I could stay in one room I might get somewhere! I also as a true devout follower of procrastination nation have been cleaning instead of making a gift for a friend!! Of course my cleaning involves making a mess so now I have to find my sewing desk and ironing board before I can start!!
Small projects and clearing out things are always worthy tasks! Thanks for the company as I was re-stringing beads to couch onto a dress which I might wear to the Edwardian Ball, depending on if covid rates make it seem safe to attend. I'm always tempted by silks so I kind of want to go back through the video and check what you might be unloading . . . but my own stash is overflowing also so I shall resist!
Honestly loving “small project bannanza” it’s definitely making me want to do better about cleaning and organizing my fabric and things. I have been washing my fabric that haven’t been already that I know of. I’ve got all the ideas of things I want to make. Decision paralysis… 😬 I have been making underwear for my self so that’s a thing. Im excited for ones that fit and stay in place where I want. Still have some tweaking to go on a couple of patterns but the couple I have made are still comfy and not punchy at all! I hope your health has come back and that you are recovering it sounds like you had a rough start to the month with everything going on. 🌻❤️
Squee! My card made it! I'm so glad you liked it, I love that set of note cards. Second favorite purchase from the museum of textiles gift shop, after the gorgeous silk dress cut I spent too much money on.
Not me always drooling over gorgeous fabrics that I couldn’t ever use but still want lol. There’s a lot less possibility in menswear 😞 though one day maybe I’ll be brave enough to try some 18th century stuff.
In your drawer with the pattern weights insert some little open boxes or skinny plastic food savers to corral the tapes that are standing up so when you take the weights out they don’t fall over.
I read the trilogy of Discovery of Witches in 3 weeks the first time, I truly wish they had stuck closer to the books for the series but… I would love to create her coat she wore back to modern times. Sometimes the streaming service runs a free week, that is the best time to view the newest season.
Hey Noelle, I'm nearly finished with my new single, I have 1 and 1/2pages left, and I have 2 days off this week so I will be streaming on Wednesday night, I'm currently listening to Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson, very good read, and very intriguing, too.
My cat, Quinn the Indigenous Person (see Manfred Man), comes to sit in my lap when he hears your voice. He knows that I don't do stuff when you are on. I actually pause and listen. (I think the 'wand' looks more like Dr. Who's screwdriver...)
Awwww
I'm absolutely loving the chaos vlogs. I live vicariously through you with your fabric stash. I've never had the patience to sew, but I love fabrics!
Can I just say that I super appreciate seeing someone else out there who is massively productive only once the sun goes down? Like, it's actually quite encouraging to me that you are unapologetically nocturnal and make it work for you.
Also, That shot purple/pink silk that you made the sash out of? MMMMMM, so deliciously pretty!!!
The last video and this one motivated me to go through my own things -craft, clothing and general thing owned- to help clean out my tiny house. I feel like we are body-doubling or buddy-systeming though the things on the list. I love these chaos blogs for that because it feels like shared time with a crafty friend who appreciates doing the other things that aren't a project.
Dupioni is one of my favourite fabrics. I will hear no comments on how I shouldn't use it for what time frame.
SAME
Absolutely yes on all counts!
What kind of tiny house? My husband and I lived in a 250 sq ft pool house for a couple of years and upgraded to a 36ft 5th wheel. We love it. I agree about the small projects. These videos are motivating me to work on mine.
It's like you're nesting in preparation for a new arrival. The metaphor is so pertinent. You are obviously creatively gestating your next project!
I feel that in my bones.
Winning bobbin chicken makes me inexplicably happy!
Wicker dinosaur handbags?!?
I had no idea such a thing existed and now I can’t stop thinking about the possibilities!!!
Noelle I can see now why your pockets are backed up lol
Right there with you!
Small project bonanza is great! Its a lot of fun to watch bitsy things. Gets that validation of small tasks being finished
I'm glad you're enjoying Discovery of Witches!
Nearly spat out my tea when I thought I heard someone wanted to vagazzle a butterfly dress. Potatoes in ears clearly but a good laugh at the start of the day.....
Beeeeeeee jazzle
Hooray for chatty chaos vlogs to keep me company while I knit!
As someone with a lot of side bosom as well, I laughed so hard at “into the world.” Thank you Noelle
I too love the chaos and mental and physical ordering there of sometimes it’s so good to sweep the mental corners. Keep on keeping on
I like how cozy your videos are and I miss it cause I didn't have time to watch them but now I do and I'm so happy!
I was beginning to worry about you..had noticed you haven't posted..glad you're okay
I'm weird, I actually LOVE dupioni! The texture is really cool and honestly I find it easier to work with than other silks. So I will be cheering you on in your dupioni creations!!!
I do, too. I love the texture!
I love the texture of dupioni as well! I'm not a sewist so I have no idea what it's like to work with, but I think it's really gorgeous.
Wow! I love that blue and purple striped fabric! It is so bright!!!
I decided to reorganize my bookshelves (.... again) and remembered putting this video in my queue 👀 There's no better way to motivate yourself to clean than watching other people getting stuff done 💪
I've had fun watching all the small projects! Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that my small wins are in fact wins, and seeing all your small project wins is reminding me. Also, a fabric manipulation sample video/vlog sounds lovely.
Having a quiet day for the 1st time in awhile and binging some video ❤ I missed your chaos lol thank you for sharing
I LOVE that fabric you hate that they sent you that you didn't order. Exactly my daughters colors, so pretty!
Dinosaur handbags?!?! WOW! Thanks for sharing them.😍
I am new to costume making, but old to sewing. My Mom said I've been sewing since I could hold the thread up and say 'Fred it please Mommy'. My daughter got me into costuming to help her with her costumes for NDK, their group is Costume Ninjas. Back in 2018 She talked me into going with her to a conference in Denver and said 'Mom you should make yourself a costume'. So I did! I called it a Peasant Wise Women costume. It was inspired by a character in 'The Land' book series by Aleron Kong, Father of America LitRpg. This year I was intrigued by Bernidette Banner thus leading me to you. I would really like to learn how to make stays and corsets for more mature and voluptuous ladies.
Thanks again for a fun chatty video. I’m listening to Mercedes Lackey’s Tales of the 500 Kingdoms series in between taking care of my newborn son. Your videos keep me company while feeding.
I love the reader for The Discovery of Witches. It's a really good series. Enjoy!!!
Elphaba’s dress looks almost like silk felting in places. It’s fascinating.
Edit: Nuno Felting it’s called nuno felting. 🤦🏼♀️ I kept spelling it in ways that are so wrong. Anyway it’s the strange spiderweb layers with texture shapes and colors on her bodice, and, sleeves. The skirt I’m no help at all. But look at silk felting it’s fabric manipulation, fabric creation, and magic
Ok, so the brightest pink known to man would be a great bustle Barbie dress🤩
I didn't know silk envy was a thing....well now I do lol. I adore every piece you have. Especially that blue you can't stand ...I hope you find a good home for it because it's dreamy and will become something amazing in someone's life.
These vlog are giving me the push I need to organize "some" (aka a mess stuffed into several tote bags) of my sewing supplies. Thank you!
Enjoy listening to you. Keep watching and catching new ideas from you. I'm working on several projects I'm knitting a diamond cardigan, painted honeycomb shawl. 2 different quilt tops I'm mostly stitching by hand 1inch diamond triangle and 1/4inch by 2 and a half inches stripes. Around the world quilt, a corset and old time bloomers
Oh gods, that double faced chartreuse/red silk satin 😍 I'm getting strong Snow White's poisoned apple vibes 💚❤
Seeing your fabric hoard makes me feel a lot less guilty about my fabric stash.😄
The Watson fabrics and the double sided pink underneath it would make a great Neapolitan outfit, thinking of ice cream dresses... And the purple fabric for those sashes? Stunning.
More than one dress is certainly fun
Glad you're feeling better. Wow! From previous videos I did not realize just how large your thread cabinet is; thanks for explaining why it won't fit underneath your table so that people like me won't suggest that again. Bedazzling the butterfly outfit sounds like fun. I've enjoyed watching you clean up your stuff, refold, reorganize, get stuff done...I keep hoping your industriousness will help me overcome my procrastination, but so far...
I love these small project videos! It's very inspiring to see you tackle these and it makes me side-eye my own list of "maintenance" sewing projects 😅
Oh look , squirrel LOL! You're motivating me to do some tidying/clearing out. Thankyou!
A friend of mine who just retired from the SF Opera costume shop calls those crescents bust bananas!
Fabric manipulation with shock or ombred fabric is gorgeous xxxx
That’s an interesting idea! I’ll be stewing on that! Thanks!
I think for the pockets, it was dumpster fire in 2020, Bernie in 2021, and then the raccoon this year. I love the Keanu one.
The dino purses are fun.
I'm jealous of your silk stash. They're so pretty.
Really enjoyed watching this while puttering around my room! :)
80 degrees C???? Lol, I assume and sincerely hope you meant F. The chaos blog is helping me get my tuchis off the couch and plan some sewing :)
Hahahahahaha I do!!
When you first showed the “musketeer outfit”, I mis-read/heard it as “Mouseketeer outfit”. 🤣
Oh my goodness! You got the Dino bags (squeals), I love getting to hang out with you, thank you 😊
I love the Discovery of Witches books.
This was exactly what I needed today. Just some chill time with Noelle after a long day. With checking things off and time lapses with fun music.
I am also in between big projects. Cleaned off my table, dusted out my sewing machine, did some knitting and sewed some french seams on my first ever french seam project (a sleeveless shift for historybounding) while watching this.
I also realised this week that I have come to a point (again) where my storage space for historical clothes is too small for all the things I have made. It feels like I don't make a lot, but the space it takes to storage all the things says otherwise. (It's not a lot-a lot, but relative to the space I have.)
IT TAKES SO MUCH SPACE!!
I’d love to see you bedazzle your butterfly dress tbh… Amazon is to convenient to boycott … I currently have Bernadette’s book on order from them and am super excited about getting it cause I’m wanting to improve my sewing and also would totally watch you sewing your kit stuff and just giving us some lovely chatter
Honestly, being able to boycott them is absolutely a privilege. I manage to do it a lot of the time, but it takes a lot of money, time, and energy and I don't know that it's best spent on this.
I love your vlogs. It's like a chat with a friend.
...perfect to watch whilst hand stitching bindings!
The clear four sided spice jar storage good idea. Space saving for the organized random thingies.
I was looking at the Fitting book earlier today. I already have several though so...I’m going to look through them to see if I need another. You can never have too many books.
The dino wicker purses are AMAZING! I so appreciate how you keep a white board for organizing your to-do projects. I'm inspired!
Your absolute chaos vlog was great company while I added beads to the trim I plan on putting on my 1890s bodice.
Productive week for you! I’m coming off night shifts so my sleep is even more messed up than usual and have to switch to early shift tomorrow for 2 days then back to nights next week, so foresee some zombie times and no sewing for the next week or two.
After 33 years of sewing experience, I’m just learning to sew knits. Which have always been a bit daunting and very much out of my comfort zone. Of course my first project used bamboo jersey, which is gorgeous, but not exactly a great option when you’ve never sewn knits before. But I’m very much a “throw myself into the deep end “ kind of person, so I’m sure it will work out fine. I’ve also just inherited an overlocker; again, something I’ve never used. Am watching lots of videos to learn and will probably try to book some lessons in the near future once I’m no longer in zombie mode
When I did the lessons most of it was experimenting. Buy different colours for all your threads so you can track them then run with scraps. Play with all the tensions see what happens if the needle is too tight or too loose. Same with loopers. Also try different types and weight of fabric. Once you have played for a while start trying to balance your stitches. Mostly it just takes time and practice!
The Olympics have been amazing, as per usual. Nathan Chen though. And Mikaela Shiffrin has been so courageous and dignified, despite the difficulties she's faced. AND ERIN JACKSON!! Love all the stories that go along with the athletes! This video was very satisfying (and your silks are very shiney!). Thank you for your work--hope you have a good week.
I completely envious of your silk stash!!!! Just beautiful! 26:05 & 26:41: stunning!
I am here for all the small jobs. I think February must trigger some kind of nesting instinct, because I had to declutter and rearrange my sewing space last week too. It's soooo nice to have things tidied up and organized; I'm feeling inspired again! Just need to figure out some projects to use up my
In the knitting community, we have a "thing" called Finish It February, where you pull out your UFOs and work on them (or decide you're not going to finish them and you're now allowed to use that yarn for something else). It's not something that I personally have ever felt compelled to do, but a lot of people enjoy it and find it very productive. I don't know what it is about February, though.
Oh Noelle! I'm pausing this less than a minute in to send you loves and spare spoons! I'm so sorry you've had a crappy time - I've had a similar week so fully empathise, and just wanna say I appreciate you and love that you're still working through it xoxo.
Oh I hope you feel better soon!!!
@@Costuming_Drama and you too!!!! Xoxo
In our house, we call the buttockal region the booty. It was educational seeing how you fixed this style of removable booty.
Small project bonanza is awesome! ❤
Hey Noelle,
I don't think I've seen your butterfly dress, bedazzling sounds fun! Glad you're feeling well. 😊
awesome job on the cleanout . suggestion= for drawers , make yourself some dividers, for alot of the little bits & bobs, grab yourself a tackle box, works great for hook & eyes, buttons & such. lovely episode, Happy belated Valentines
I love how you explain everything so clearly! The why's and why not. It is so helpful for us newbies to sewing!
I love that storage idea for hooks and eyes!
Currently on the last stage of sewing gathering stitches into 10 metres of ruffles (well, ruufles-in-potential) for the petticoat to go under a Natural Form era gown...it's getting tedious, thank you for your company x
Extreme Bobbin Chicken Winner!
I enjoy your chaos blogs. Who of us don't have our chaos days/weeks/years, right?
I like the butterfly dress!
I love just hanging out with you.... Thank you for the company.
Wicker Darling bags!! I have Chorizo the sausage dog and I love him. I was SO SO SO tempted by Charlotte but I couldn't justify the cost.
(they also make me excited because Wicker Darling is based in Melbourne which is where I am! always a nice shout out to hear you like Aussie businesses 😊😊😊)
Those dinosaur bags are so cute 😍
As always, always so inspiring. And I can't wait to get to work myself. I just have to take the rest of the day off.
About the book situation ... "Having no more shelf space is no reason to stop buying books!" I think it was a tee-shirt or pillow I saw in a catalog...I'm thinking of graphing it for thread count 😹! Also "It's not hoarding if it's books"! 😸
I did seam ripping & reconstructive piecework for a pocket whilst watching this.
I enjoy this series very much, and find it inspiring to do my own "round to it's" (which I picture as a circle with the words "to it" inside).... heh heh
I used to have a keychain that was a little circle of wood that said, “TO IT” on it!
I love seeing you clean out and your reasoning behind things. I can't wait to see the next one, and your next big project ♥️
Love your chaos vlogs!
Happy valentines Day
Happy Friendship Day!
I'm so glad you are better now, Noel.
Thank you! Happy valentines to you too!
@@Costuming_Drama 😁
Those lightbulb safety pins make great stitch markers for knitting or crochet. They're particularly great because they're cheap and easy to interchange charms onto to distinguish which marker marks your beginning of round when knitting in the round. I know you got a blanket kit at some point (stitch markers can help you keep track of repeats, even if the pattern doesn't tell you they're necessary)... so maybe you'll get back into knitting and progress to making knitted accessories for your period outfits or knitted/crocheted accents depending on the time period. I know my gran had crocheted collars from her mom... so 1920s or earlier.
I too have to finish my 2020 dumpster fire pocket. lol
Okay, so regarding both draping and fabric manipulation, I suggest looking into the work of Madam Gres. She did incredible work in those areas.
The Yellow Night Dress book reminds me of a written version of what Abby does with the acquisitions for her collection that she shares on her channel.
Your dino-basket-handbags are super cute. :)
Your pattern weights flooping about everywhere seems to bug you. May I suggest a dollar store style mini-basket?
Watching you plow through these projects was so super satisfying! Looking forward to the fan and watching the 18th century be reborn. :)
Love seeing what you're up to as usual and I'm glad you're recovered from your early February illness! Still getting through grad school. Homework 2 out of 3 is done thank goodness but there's still the final project to get started and some lectures to take notes on. Finally saw an opportunity to do something good for someone else by making an appointment to give blood in March. I've never done it before so I'm a little nervous but happy I'm committing to it. Should be good! Otherwise trying to fix my sleep schedule and hang in there XD Have a great week!
Giving blood is an excellent way to help people!!
@@Costuming_Drama Update: I was violently ill but I did it!
Keep your fabric; get some of those space saver bags that you use your vacuum to suck the air out.
xoxo's Sandie
Why keep fabric I don’t want?
@@Costuming_Drama No! The fabric that you want to keep; it will take up less space so that you can buy more fabric :P
You talked about your Dino bags and Jurassic Park and then I got an ad for the new Jurassic World movie lol
The Saree would make a stunning Regency dress.
I have massive envy of your fabric stash! I've got 3 yards of an aqua dupioni that I'm hoping to use sparingly in a bustle dress (and maybe a corset if I'm super careful). Silk (and most wool and linen to be honest) generally isn't in my sewing budget. I've been enjoying seeing your fabrics.
The silks are all so pretty 😍😍😍. I just want to see all the dress they will grow up to be.
So all those jars with the dark lids in your hook and eye/ button drawer. Flip upside down so you can see what’s in them when you glance in. Might be helpful in remembering what you have in there. (As long as the lids are secure)
Hey it's my friend Noel! I just really enjoy how comfy and casual your videos are :) and the satisfying white board action is great! Plus stash organizing :)
The pockets!!! And omg the wicker purses!!!!!
You make me want to organize my yarn and tatting thread! Someday.
Right now I'm knitting a shawl with some gorgeous yarn my sister gave me for Christmas. It's a blend of wool, alpaca, and mohair, all from animals on a particular farm in Napa Valley, in my favorite jewel tone colors. I've also started knitting a short sleeved top for spring in a cotton/ silk blend. I'm reading a new book called In the Serpent's Wake by Rachel Hartman. I highly recommend her books for anyone who enjoys YA fantasy.
This was the perfect time for your video! I cut out and hand sewed up a mockup for a lace up bodice I'm making for a friend. Now let's see if it fits her! I'm reading Brothers Karamazov and your chill doing-stuff video was the perfect break for today
I enjoy all your videos so don’t worry! The dinosaur purses are amazing! So much fun.
I’ve been trying to clean up and get rid of things around here. But with my squirrel brain it’s ended up that I have donation boxes and bags in almost every room of the house!! Grandson has grown almost 2 1/2 inches since March!! So there’s a big pile of his old stuff! If I could stay in one room I might get somewhere!
I also as a true devout follower of procrastination nation have been cleaning instead of making a gift for a friend!! Of course my cleaning involves making a mess so now I have to find my sewing desk and ironing board before I can start!!
Winning bobbin chicken is the best!!
Congratulations on winning bobbin chicken! Also, I got that fitting book for Christmas!
Small projects and clearing out things are always worthy tasks! Thanks for the company as I was re-stringing beads to couch onto a dress which I might wear to the Edwardian Ball, depending on if covid rates make it seem safe to attend. I'm always tempted by silks so I kind of want to go back through the video and check what you might be unloading . . . but my own stash is overflowing also so I shall resist!
Honestly loving “small project bannanza” it’s definitely making me want to do better about cleaning and organizing my fabric and things. I have been washing my fabric that haven’t been already that I know of. I’ve got all the ideas of things I want to make. Decision paralysis… 😬
I have been making underwear for my self so that’s a thing. Im excited for ones that fit and stay in place where I want. Still have some tweaking to go on a couple of patterns but the couple I have made are still comfy and not punchy at all!
I hope your health has come back and that you are recovering it sounds like you had a rough start to the month with everything going on. 🌻❤️
Squee! My card made it! I'm so glad you liked it, I love that set of note cards. Second favorite purchase from the museum of textiles gift shop, after the gorgeous silk dress cut I spent too much money on.
Thank you very much for it!! I will put it on my pretty card rotating stack!
Not me always drooling over gorgeous fabrics that I couldn’t ever use but still want lol. There’s a lot less possibility in menswear 😞 though one day maybe I’ll be brave enough to try some 18th century stuff.
Linings are a good place to secretly hide some gorgeous fabric that is all for you!!
I am really just hoping you make a watermelon type dress out of that green and pink fabric. February was okay, I crocheted a hat, it was fine.
In your drawer with the pattern weights insert some little open boxes or skinny plastic food savers to corral the tapes that are standing up so when you take the weights out they don’t fall over.
This is how I destash too... Only get rid of one fabric in the end. lol I really like that purple stripe fabric that you hate though 😂
I read the trilogy of Discovery of Witches in 3 weeks the first time, I truly wish they had stuck closer to the books for the series but…
I would love to create her coat she wore back to modern times.
Sometimes the streaming service runs a free week, that is the best time to view the newest season.
Hey Noelle, I'm nearly finished with my new single, I have 1 and 1/2pages left, and I have 2 days off this week so I will be streaming on Wednesday night, I'm currently listening to Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson, very good read, and very intriguing, too.