should i be doing my online schooling right now? yes. Am i going to procrastinate by watching this vlog with a mug of tea and pretending i dont have any responsibilities? YES
Painter's tape is awesome for this kind of marking, because it's less adhesive than masking tape, and designed to come off cleanly. I use it a lot for opera costumes to label names/scenes on costume pieces.
I had been thinking this exact thing while she was talking about how to make the masking tape less sticky! Glad I waited to check comments before just repeating your comment! but Painters Tape: 10/10 would recommend!
At 11:05 I felt that. Literally. I felt a deep grief in my stomach and heart for her and her family. I know how much rage I feel for Ruth Bader Ginsberg and I can't imagine what her family is going through. No matter what befalls our country, she will be honored as a driving force for positive change and a truly honorable woman.
Hi! I’m generally a silent observer on the old youtube but you’re just so lovely and welcoming I thought I’d come say hello! I don’t costume but I do sew and I’m about to embark on my next two garments (one which I’m flat lining and has all the slippery fabric...) and have been having all the fun on procreate living out my handmade wardrobe dreams!! 😂 this is how i live it up, Friday nights in london! 🤣😂🤣
For years now I've been wanting to make a small 18th century men's Ravenclaw capsule wardrobe. This very ingenious project of yours + Morgan chemise a la rainbow she posted today make that urge even stronger!
Glad to see this project coming along. I’m also happy to report that I’m almost done watching all 138 of the Cocovid videos, need about 4 more. Yes, I work full time and I also need to see some of the new stuff coming from subscribed channels otherwise will get behind.
Howl's Moving Castle is so exquisite, whimsical, funny, intelligent but also gentle as a story. The Miyazaki film is equally good but the two stories do diverge quite a bit. I find it doesn't bother me however that they have diverged, even though other books I dislike that.
Hello! Archivist here with an interest in the Victorian era. I don’t sew or costume, but I love learning about history through food, dress, etc, and after stumbling across the world of costube, I have major respect for all that goes into the creation of custom garments. When I’m not reading (currently making my way through the Wheel of Time series), I’m hiking in the woods of the eastern US or watching either the Lord of the Rings or a historical drama. I’m psyched that you’re sponsored by Acorn. I’m a big fan of the early 2000s Forsyte Saga miniseries, which was an Acorn Media production.
So you can convince the sun to shine. You have kissed the blarney stone, you now have the gift of the gab and the charm of the Irish! That must be one of the myriad of reasons why I love watching your videos!
I am just finished my Hogwarts House Cardigan while looking at this video! The only thing left is the buttons. This is so special, because it is the first time in my life I knit something like this. Oh, I am so excited! I think I will wear it on Monday at work, just because fun.
I bought a secondhand dress form this week and am going to work this weekend on finishing up padding it out to be my size :) I am SO excited to actually start making things after just watching people do it for so long! First planned project is a 1950s style skirt in a red/orange/cream fabric for alllll the fall vibes
Ooohhhh! That sounds lovely! Hope you enjoy the process. Remember you’ll make mistakes but they’re just for learning new things. And then you’ll have something new to wear! I’m working on a dirndl style skirt that I can double as a layer of something historical. 😊 I can’t wait to get a dress form. I plan on padding it up to my measurements the same way.
I am right there with you on RBG. When the announcement came I started crying and have cried each time she was eulogized by the Rabbi or others. Maybe you can have a caroling circle outside this year. We do that here if the temps are too cold. The neighbors love it. They don't participate but they do call if they think we aren't going to do it. They have gotten used to it. It seems to be a trigger for them that means it's definitely Christmas time. I am studying a course on how to have a successful business online. I'm going to start a support group online for people who have PTSD or have experienced a trauma that has impacted the way they live their lives now. I find that this is sorely lacking for people. I am determined to make this work. Thanks for taking us on the sewing journey!
I've never been so early! I'm making Bernadette's poofy shirt right now, ignoring my 4 other projects that should come first... Aha. Glad to have one your videos keeping me company as I draw threads... Edit: Fully want to see every single pattern haha.
I'm getting real 'Beefeater' vibes from the black and gold trim on your over skirt. Completely love it though! I love these log videos where you chat to us too.
I don’t know if I actually introduced myself, but I’m a children’s librarian from semi-rural Saskatchewan and I’m slowly trying to get into sewing. This week was mine and my husband’s first anniversary so we took a week off and we’ve attempted to make me a duct tape dress form.
If you also watch Morgan Donner she recently made a video on how to make a foam dress form if your duct tape form doesn’t go well. Either way good luck!
*waves* I did my practicum in a children’s library! I love children’s literature, not so great at story times though. ;) I’m teaching myself to sew too and it’s going very slowly. Good luck!! (I love that you snd your husband made a dress form)
Nicole! This skirt is museum quality! I can hear the guide now, " And here we have the intricately sewn Hogwarts Express Bustle Dress designed and sewn by Nicole of Costuming Drama." Pure artistry! I can't wait for the bodice! Beautiful work!
That finished overskirt is fabulous! I've been felling down the armhole seams of a jersey top (with hedgehogs on!) that I'm making for a friend... because Bernadette Banner... and have just finished it watching this, so good timing :)
I struggle with AHDH, anxiety and depression and today I drafted the first pattern for a cape (it will be modified) and I just finished transferring it to my mock up fabric. I’m going to cut that out and I maybe have enough motivation to transfer over another cape onto that mock up fabric?!
Introducing myself: I'm a Teen Librarian who has always had a passing interest in sewing. I love watching Costube videos because they're super relaxing for my anxiety! Your philosophy of "do the thing" has really helped me to get back into my most helpful creative pursuit of playing the piano. I've been playing every day! I also finally repaired a couple of holes in some garments for the first time.
this all looks so gorgeous! never would have thought that train tracks could looks so luxurious! they really remind me of the braiding on hussar uniforms. hope your hands recover from sewing on teeny tiny strips of fabric for hours and hours and hours!
I am done with my kirtle now and it fits! (Yay!) My shoulders and neck hate me: hand sewing and studying from home all the time is probably not the best. Now I need a new sewing project. I have so many ideas and it's so hard to decide what to work on first.
I need to thank you for introducing us to Billy Matsunaga during CoCoVid. I am cuttiing a kimono and all of the things there of for my oldest. And she has finally decided to join us here on the darkside -- er, I mean, she has decided that she wants to learn to sew. YAY! Also, my husband came through as I was watching you lay railroad ties, and he goes "Railroad Tracks! I like Railroad tracks! Look at that!" I occasionally reward his pro-sewing behavior with a pillowcase of some special flavor. I may have to take a deep breath and make him a train flavored one. Though I don't know. . . maybe if I get started now, I can have it done by Christmas. Stay well.
The skirt is looking very cool! I love it! I have been enchanted by Bernadette's pirate shirt, so I promptly proceeded to order fabric and start sewing one for myself! (Although without all the lovely handstitching because I am much too impatient for that lol) Thanks for always being a lovely sewing buddy to listen to! ❤️
Please never stop making bustle dresses! Those are my everything. Right now I am so into short mystery stories on audible. They are soooo addicting. As far as costuming I am working on making myself a fall plaid walking skirt a la Bernadette, but after seeing Morgan’s rainbow chemise a la reine I think I may need a rainbow skirt /dress also. Which leads me to my Pinterest board of dresses I want to make, boy is there more on there than I can make in two lifetimes. But I can just stare at all the pretties and dream. I hope you have a great day and that you get some clear, clean air soon 💜💜
I'm working on sewing my first 18th century shift! I'm a sewing newbie with a very limited budget, so up until now I've been working with knit fabrics that I salvaged from old t-shirts and for this project I finally bought linen fabric and thread, and beeswax--it's so good! The linen is certainly shifty, but I'll take it over stretchy knit and tangling unwaxed thread any day. It makes me super excited about future sewing projects once I save up to buy more supplies. I'll be keeping an eye out for your buyers guides--not to buy gifts for others, but to assemble a wish list for myself. : )
Papertape works great and you can sew over it and it tears off much better than masking tape and is much thinner. I tend to use it to hold zippers in place
BTW Hi! I’m actually not new but I’ve never introduced myself. I started watching Rachel Makesy and all of these other wonderful people started to pop up in my algorithm; you, Bernadette, Cathy, Morgan...there’s more but I have Swiss cheese brain. This year has been beyond trash for me. I’ve been hospitalized three times so far and this last time was for two months, none of it plague related. I only bring this up because I never watched RUclips before these things basically crippled me and getting to watch you, well, be you is so fun, uplifting, real...just all the things and I wanted to thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I haven’t sewed clothing since high school (I’m 40) but I want to. I crochet and quilt sporadically but I’m realizing that I’m happiest when I’m crafting/making so, yeah definitely doing that more now that I’m home. Also, Just Do The Thing merch would be awesome because that plays in my head every time I’m struggling with -insert whatever- and I would love to rep that to the world but also give your channel more exposure because you’re honestly the chatty friend we all need and wow this is really long, so I’ll stop now. All the love, from Vegas.
I am a costume maker living in Scarborough (UK) and I really look forward to your videos every week. In these strange times, I grab a coffee and sit and listen to your week and it is like having a meet up in a coffee shop with a friend - "So Noelle how has your week been?" Given the state of the creative industries at the moment if you are making donations in your group, and knowing how much you enjoy shows and cinema, could I add in a plea for charities which support the creatives who are really struggling with the shutdown. As has become the new normal felicitation "Stay safe" x
I'm a quilter. I use Elmer's washable school glue to baste things on my quilt. I do wash my quilt afterwards so away goes the glue. I iron the piece with the glue so it is dry before I sew. It does not hurt the machine as long as it is dry.
these vlogs, along with the rest of the costubers, give me so much motivation to do my own sewing and level up my own craft skills in general. I love watching you work your way through a problem and seeing how you solve things. That sort of process helps when I encounter problems myself!
I spent this video ripping out pockets from my first attempt at hand sewing any garment (a tiered skirt). Right now I'm seriously considering just throwing it under the machine and calling it a day, but I started this to learn and practice, not get anything quick or even wearable (it's slate green fabric and Butterfree purple thread, because leftovers). Probably gonna throw it in a corner for a day or two until I feel less resentful.
Not sure I've actually said "hello" in the comments, but hello! I love listening to your videos while I'm working. Not a costumer, but definitely love the historical insights and learning more about sewing, etc.
So your industriousness has inspired me to try the thing. I am currently finishing up a Edwardian walking skirt/1950 play-skirt mash up that came to my brain at 3 am a few days back. I actually flat lined the layers, hand felled seams, and am embroidering detail( for strength on pleats). I am REALLY pleased with how neat the seams actually look( my hand sewing skills DEF need work) and am LOVING how polished doing the detail work is making the skirt look. I just need to hem it and add buttons and she'll be done. Thanks for all your positive vibes and encouragement.
I’m the crazy person that would ooh and aah over every single pattern you have. Love how the skirt looks! I am traveling for Christmas. My dad became incredibly ill, earlier this year, (not Covid) and nearly died. He’s been in Hospice care, since. Either by some miracle, or his sheer stubbornness, he’s still kicking. He was released from hospice on his 76th birthday, a couple of days ago. While his death is no longer an immediate threat, he’s not going to keep going indefinitely. This will most likely be his last Christmas. If we’ve somehow been granted one more Christmas with my parents, you can bet I’m going to take it. It’s the best gift I could have asked for. Be well, sweetie, and have a beautiful week.
Ooohhh! Suspense! Been here for awhile, so hoping for awesome email news. 🤞 I think it'd be great if you could RUclips as your job. I adore your no nonsense approach to all the things. You could always come to the midwest for the holiday's. There's snow & livestock & all the socially distant activities such as sledding & skiing & driving past old farmhouses & cheap antiques & twinkle lights. 🙂
I love the effect of the shot fabric contrast between the ties and the rails. Also, you sewed on camera! Did you manage to escape the on-film sewing curse? Yay for pattern organization! Yay for breakie-poo! Yes, yes, I want to see them all (within reason)! I'd very much like to hear your thoughts about some of them ☺️
I've been working on random small projects lately, working up my willpower to tackle another corset (I hate making them, but I need an 1890s one before I dive into making a full bustle outfit). As far as TV goes, Enola Holmes on Netflix was adorable!
Please consider keeping your shiny clippings and colorful thread! I put little bunches out in my garden and in the branches of my trees. Birds and squirrels love them for nests. With all the fires, the natural materials they would use is gone. I have found old nests with colorful thread and fabric in them. Your Overskirt gives me Hogwarts envy! Beautiful.
This dress is Epic! I'm so enjoying these videos, can't wait for more. On the holiday front, perhaps all your friends could dress up and go caroling at the park with holiday lights? Other people in the park might really enjoy some semi-spontaneous holiday cheer, and you'd all still be able to enjoy singing together!
Ohhhh, yes to buyer's guides and gifts for... lists! That would be so handy to have for buying gifts (and, to be fair, for expanding my own wishlist 😁)
Hello, I'm newly subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy watching you sew and learning from you. I've never done costuming (other than polar fleece Halloween costumes for my children. We live in MN.), but I love all the pretty dresses and am considering embarking on a project at some point. Normally I am a quilter when it comes to sewing. I'm also a musician and public school teacher. What caught me in this Vlog was your comment on how difficult editing is! With the whole Covid thing, I've had to do much of my teaching online. In response, I've made lots of videos for both students and parents. I've even made an instructional video on how to sew a Mask for Brass Players! Granted, my attempts are trash compared to yours and I am awed by the amount of time and effort it takes to do this! It's not just editing, but lighting, getting the camera at an angle to best show your work, and trying not to look like I'm an old hag that has been alive since the 1850's. So, thank you for your content. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful nature and adore your projects! If I were to ask for something, it would be for any advice on coming up with easy hacks for the "casual" you tuber. I'm just a teacher trying to make some videos to help my parents and students on a shoestring budget. I have very little to zero fancy equipment. Who would have thought I would have EVER wanted to make you tube videos!?!?!??? Ok....truth be told, I still really don't, but I do want to reach my students and parents and have content that they are willing to watch and learn from. Keep sewing and teaching in your own way! You rock!
This dress is going to be so fantastic when you are done. For some reason I have been making the kids watch my favorite sewing movies from the 90's. So far we've done The Three Musketeers, and Ever After. I haven't had much sewing foo lately, but I've rewritten 2 acts of my novel, and the annual spookification of my house is happening.
I got the kit too! Used the pattern to make several so far. They are fun and easy & even making one for my Dad and putting stuff like fishing line and bandaids in it... 👍
Your work is absolutely stunning. I know it took a lot if time, but it was well worth the effort. I'm a drama teacher from Ontario and I've been a sewist all my life. Clothes, quilts, costumes... I love 'em all. I have recently made myself a movie accurate Darth Vader costume which got me thinking... what would a Darth Vader bustle dress look like... hmmm. You have inspired me in many ways. Thank you!
Hi, I don't costume, but I do sew, right now I'm tackling a hugh pile of mending. I'm rereading the books about the town of Grantville West Virginia, and how they ended up in Germany during the 100 years war and what they did there. More than 20 books in and so far they have all been great. I recommend them highly.
I have a friend who lives alone. In order to hang out with he gets tested for covid semi regularly. That allows him to hang out with people in person from time to time. Maybe a small group of you can do something like that.
I really like to listen/watch you as you AND I sew! My new project has been to hand stitch a whole quilt by hand - the way my ancestors did throughout the ages. I figured out the stitching first from watching Bernadette and then I found quilting RUclips videos and the stitching was the same! I had started hand sewing some triangles together, but realized I did the wrong stitch and had to start over. I have currently stitched over 1,150 triangles together into squares and am now turning them into stars! I have 8 stars made and only have another 72 to go! I have been able to make 2 stars a day - if my health (spoons) holds out. I'm just happy w what I can do each day! :) I just finished an audible book called "A Place For Us". It was really good! I am also in the middle of making a bazillion pinwheels (made out of triangles) w my Bernina sewing machine for another quilt top. I have a list of my pinwheels to do and as I said earlier - I do what can, but I try to sew for at least a hour most days. I have fabric to make some more shifts for nightgowns, and covers for our odd sized pillow wedges and leg pillows for my bed comfort. My husband also wants me to make some sheets that will stay on our mattress without slipping off one side or the other!! :/ I have been enjoying lots of RUclips from all the wonderful costumers you and others have suggested! I love how your Hogworts skirt turned out! It was totally worth your time w how it turned out! And YES! WE want to keep following you cause you are totally awesome! I love how welcoming you and everyone in the costuming world are! I feel like you are all my friends! I'm sorry you have to deal w the smoke from the fires in your area. We had our mountain just out our back door on fire a few weeks ago! We were totally blessed to have a cold front roll in that night and the rain and SNOW!! stopped the worst of it. We were only a few blocks away from the evacuation zone, but all is well here now. :) (Except all the smoke we are getting as it rolls on by from the California fires!! ;) Have a great week! Looking forward to more of your totally awesomeness!! :) marcirbest@gmail.com
I'm knitting a hat while watching today! I love how your railroad tracks turned out and the whole skirt looks amazing! The smoke is gone up here and we've been stuck under an "atmospheric river" for the past few days. Lots and lots of rain and wind. When I dropped my daughter off at school yesterday, it was already raining pretty hard but somehow managed to rain harder, I had a big umbrella and still managed to get quite wet. Thankfully I'd taken the car and was able to drive home slowly with wipers on full! It's cleared up for now and is warm-ish and sunny. I've been planning on sewing a dress to wear for Thanksgiving in a cpl weeks. So far I've picked the pattern (the Mary Quant "Georgie" dress that the V&A had a pattern made for last year), taped the pattern together, found fabric (maybe a bit loud but I think 60s-ish looking for a vintage type dress) and it's currently in the dryer!
The fires are mostly in control around us, finally. The air was horrific there for a while! I'm mid 1890s walking skirt, it's almost done then ok to the next part of the project. We finally figured out a schedule that will allow me sewing time and my husband gaming time fairly while also spending time with our baby and as a family. The skirt looks amazing!!
Train bustle is magic. You made magic. Besides sewing you’ve put on a Con and spent covid times building Costube community. So add that to the white board to cross off. I’m cutting coleslaw and finally watching Emma!
I too am a cat allergic who has needy needy kitties I find it helps to take meds before going out to face the day (never let the cats in where you sleep). And then snuggle them to heck. Never let them near your face. Don't. Touch. The face. Doesn't matter how much cat hair you snort. Then wash hands and face when cat is overstimulated n done. Literally rinse and repeat. It's been working like a charm for me so far.
Yes! A buying guide! I always really like to see what you have bought and know where you get it. I've found so much interesting stuff from you, Morgan, and Marika.
I saved this vlog for when I'm doing my hand sewing, so I'm kind of late. So funny, we had a reading exercise about that kissing stone thingy in school and I had major flashbacks about my teenage years during the video. I love how the tracks turned out, the color really pops on the black fabric and they just give that extra little touch to the overskirt. Currently I am working on a cape that is made out of an olive green plaid with a little bit of light brown and reddish-violet in it and lined with a beautiful burgundy colored fabric. I hope it turns out good because I love the fabrics I'm using and I'm so excited for this project for so long! Wish you a lovely week!
Absolutely love how this skirt has turned out. You must be proper chuffed to bits. I only found the Costume College in February when I was recovering from surgery. Lockdown has allowed me to catch up with so many previously missed videos. I have attempted medieval, Tudor and Edwardian in the last 6 months and I now finally have everything ready to start in the bustle era. So excited to start. Thank you for sharing your videos. They are really inspiring x
I did two things while watching this. I was preparing wool for spinning and working on my own W & R Hussif kit I have about 9 inches left. We’ve also been celebrating all the rain that’s been falling the last few days.
Took a break from the curtains & valance in the pop-up camper and saw this cool idea on RUclips for making soup bowl cozy. So.... I am making 4 of them and have decided to do the quilting on them by hand since I can then do it while hanging out with my family.
Dress looks stunning! Go you for being that patient. I'd quickly like to say thank you so very very much for turning me on to The Dresden Files. I am listening to the audiobooks and I am loving the style, the stories and Mr Marsters' voice! I am on book three and I find I care so much about the characters, especially Murphy! Providing we don't get locked down over the weekend (I am in England) I am off with a couple of other people to spend 4 days in Glastonbury and I shall be taking my current knitting (baby boy jumper) with me. Take care and stay safe, Noelle.
That quilting tailor measuring tool is awesome. I had to look it up and add it to my wish list. When you said "choo choo" that made me laugh the rest of the video. Thank you for the smiles and keeping me company. I love celebrating all holidays as well. We need more reasons for gatherings of happiness. I did my flu shot last Monday. I have autoimmune issues and it's really wiped me out this time. Mask making has been put on hold while I recover. Hanging out with you is always a good time and I'm still catching up on your past vlogs. Thank you for being my friend in my head. Sending lots of love and well wishes xo
Those tracks look amazing! Congrats on having the patience to hand sew them. Glad to hear the fire situation is calming down, good luck with the air quality! I'm currently making a skirt that's a navy fabric, with a pattern of rainbows and different coloured rain drops, with a glitter all over it. Saw it in the fabric shop yesterday and didn't think twice.
Oh WOOOW! Soo gorgeous! Also sooo much work. 😝 I in a fit of “oooh shiney”s purchased myself a glass dip pen. I am left handed so most dip pens are not made for me. The glass dip pen is not flat, so it glides beautifully. I am making zentangle cards to mail to people.
you blew my f'ing mind. i have the same machine as you, bequeathed to me from my grtandmother. i had no idea the think that holds the feet attaches to the back. i feel so stupid! i just fitted mine on and i'm geeking out!! awesome!
Hi Noelle, I just came back from work with soo much anger, and then watched your vlog and I just wanted to let you know how I love your calming and positive Personality . . it's also great to hear how much you love giving gifts, I always found more joy in creating and giving gifts for Christmas than getting any . .
Hi there, from Kansas again. We seem to have found your smoke. I have never read Harry Potter, but I friggen' LOVE that overskirt! Last week I bought the housewife kit pattern and this week sewn it by hand. I really enjoy watching your videos!
Thank you for your most enjoyable companionship while I wrestled 10 yards of black cotton fabric on the ironing board. It will be the flatlining and fabric for my 1907-ish Edwardian walking skirt and shirtwaist that comprise the recreation of my Grandmother & Great Aunt's Swiss boarding school uniform. I mentioned on my channel how much I like hanging out with you when you are sewing and wish it were possible to do in person. One of my very favorite things is to hang out while sewing. That must be why I love teaching sewing. (Butt brain--rofl and holding my sides)
That skirt is gorgeous. I really like listening to your VLOGs while I knit, it's a good combination of interesting audio and enough visual that I can look up occasionally when something sounds interesting but I can keep most of my attention on my hands. Currently on the needles are a a set of mittens and a set of socks for holiday gifts.
As someone who lives in Las Vegas, I agree with hating Las Vegas! I've been working towards an early Edwardian outfit but only using materials I already have (which is broke college graduate language for old sheets and pillow cases). I love how the bustle dress is turning out. Sort of intro? Hi, hello. I live in Las Vegas, I hate it, I hate the desert. I'm mainly into early Edwardian things right now but also really love the early 1880's. I came over from Bernadette's channel a while ago and just haven't commented before... I've just been lurking and binge watching old vlogs while sewing things.
I love how your over skirt looks. Thanks for sharing the smoke from the California fires. It was fun trying to explain to my school aged daycare (5 - 10 year olds), in Iowa why the sun was so hazy and why our friends allergies were so bad! Poor kids between the pollen and the poor air quality, I had some miserable kidos.
I found you during the COVID week activities, through a mention on Bernadette's channel. I don't sew, I don't make costume, I'm not into cosplay. I just love your view point on things and enjoy watching your creative process!
I have finally finished one of the two skirts I am finally fixing instead of letting them sit in a closet unworn forever!!!! I am taking a sewing break before starting some simple shift/nightgowns. I am using the break to knit on a lace cardigan that is turning out simply beautifully. I can hardly wait till it's done. I decided to reread the Trickster duology by Tamora Pierce. I have loved her books since I was a little girl. I am so excited for next week! I love organizing paper things!!!
The smoke was intense. Woke up to a sepia filter. There are finally blue sky’s. Okay granted I only live an hour away from you so you already know what’s up on that frontier. Thanks for the Christmas suggestions. I love your videos and your work.... and the book shows as well.
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should i be doing my online schooling right now? yes. Am i going to procrastinate by watching this vlog with a mug of tea and pretending i dont have any responsibilities? YES
I endorse your plan! (and then do school tho!) :-)
Damnit, now I need a cup of tea... brb.
@@SewBiased yessss
Marcie I am doing the same thing. I have 6 chapters to ready and a quiz to take tonight. But Costuming Drama video is much more important.
@@lidialippold9274 YES LOL so relatable! good luck thought I hope you do get your work done! :)
I caught a cold and am at home watching TV. Did you know that wombat poo is cube shaped? Learning something new every day! 😆
Painter's tape is awesome for this kind of marking, because it's less adhesive than masking tape, and designed to come off cleanly. I use it a lot for opera costumes to label names/scenes on costume pieces.
I had been thinking this exact thing while she was talking about how to make the masking tape less sticky! Glad I waited to check comments before just repeating your comment! but Painters Tape: 10/10 would recommend!
At 11:05 I felt that. Literally. I felt a deep grief in my stomach and heart for her and her family. I know how much rage I feel for Ruth Bader Ginsberg and I can't imagine what her family is going through. No matter what befalls our country, she will be honored as a driving force for positive change and a truly honorable woman.
Did you ever find yourself singing "I've been working on the railroad "as you work on that over skirt?
Just me then 😶
Not until I read your comment - now it's stuck in my head for the rest of the video (about 30 mins left as I write this. . .)
I actually gigglesnorted when I read this.
Mee tttooo!!!
Hi! I’m generally a silent observer on the old youtube but you’re just so lovely and welcoming I thought I’d come say hello! I don’t costume but I do sew and I’m about to embark on my next two garments (one which I’m flat lining and has all the slippery fabric...) and have been having all the fun on procreate living out my handmade wardrobe dreams!! 😂 this is how i live it up, Friday nights in london! 🤣😂🤣
For years now I've been wanting to make a small 18th century men's Ravenclaw capsule wardrobe. This very ingenious project of yours + Morgan chemise a la rainbow she posted today make that urge even stronger!
Do the thing!
Glad to see this project coming along. I’m also happy to report that I’m almost done watching all 138 of the Cocovid videos, need about 4 more. Yes, I work full time and I also need to see some of the new stuff coming from subscribed channels otherwise will get behind.
As for books I will recommend Howls moving Castle any day!!
It's great and the humour in it is spot on for me.
I haven't read Howl's but I absolutely ADORE the movie!
All Diana Wynne Jones books are awesome ❤
It's a book!!???!!!
@@YanickaQuilt yes :D Enjoy!
Howl's Moving Castle is so exquisite, whimsical, funny, intelligent but also gentle as a story. The Miyazaki film is equally good but the two stories do diverge quite a bit. I find it doesn't bother me however that they have diverged, even though other books I dislike that.
I love how this detail is really starting to bring the whole vision together! I cannot wait to see how you do the bodice’
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Hello! Archivist here with an interest in the Victorian era. I don’t sew or costume, but I love learning about history through food, dress, etc, and after stumbling across the world of costube, I have major respect for all that goes into the creation of custom garments. When I’m not reading (currently making my way through the Wheel of Time series), I’m hiking in the woods of the eastern US or watching either the Lord of the Rings or a historical drama. I’m psyched that you’re sponsored by Acorn. I’m a big fan of the early 2000s Forsyte Saga miniseries, which was an Acorn Media production.
If your friend who made you the corset grommet ruler decides to sell them, I so want one. That thing is awesome.
So you can convince the sun to shine. You have kissed the blarney stone, you now have the gift of the gab and the charm of the Irish! That must be one of the myriad of reasons why I love watching your videos!
I am just finished my Hogwarts House Cardigan while looking at this video! The only thing left is the buttons. This is so special, because it is the first time in my life I knit something like this. Oh, I am so excited! I think I will wear it on Monday at work, just because fun.
I bought a secondhand dress form this week and am going to work this weekend on finishing up padding it out to be my size :) I am SO excited to actually start making things after just watching people do it for so long! First planned project is a 1950s style skirt in a red/orange/cream fabric for alllll the fall vibes
Ooohhhh! That sounds lovely! Hope you enjoy the process. Remember you’ll make mistakes but they’re just for learning new things. And then you’ll have something new to wear!
I’m working on a dirndl style skirt that I can double as a layer of something historical. 😊
I can’t wait to get a dress form. I plan on padding it up to my measurements the same way.
I love how the shot fabric s\changes color because it differentiates between the rails and ties and it needs that!
I am right there with you on RBG. When the announcement came I started crying and have cried each time she was eulogized by the Rabbi or others. Maybe you can have a caroling circle outside this year. We do that here if the temps are too cold. The neighbors love it. They don't participate but they do call if they think we aren't going to do it. They have gotten used to it. It seems to be a trigger for them that means it's definitely Christmas time. I am studying a course on how to have a successful business online. I'm going to start a support group online for people who have PTSD or have experienced a trauma that has impacted the way they live their lives now. I find that this is sorely lacking for people. I am determined to make this work. Thanks for taking us on the sewing journey!
I've never been so early! I'm making Bernadette's poofy shirt right now, ignoring my 4 other projects that should come first... Aha.
Glad to have one your videos keeping me company as I draw threads...
Edit: Fully want to see every single pattern haha.
I’m planning on making the poofy shirt as well!
Haha I'm also making the shirt right now!
I'm getting real 'Beefeater' vibes from the black and gold trim on your over skirt. Completely love it though! I love these log videos where you chat to us too.
I don’t know if I actually introduced myself, but I’m a children’s librarian from semi-rural Saskatchewan and I’m slowly trying to get into sewing. This week was mine and my husband’s first anniversary so we took a week off and we’ve attempted to make me a duct tape dress form.
If you also watch Morgan Donner she recently made a video on how to make a foam dress form if your duct tape form doesn’t go well. Either way good luck!
wordwillbepower oh I totally watched it to. It was what helped kick my butt into gear to make the duct tape one
bootstrap fashions has an amazing dress form pattern that you plug in your measurements and you get a body double. It's pretty cool.
*waves* I did my practicum in a children’s library! I love children’s literature, not so great at story times though. ;)
I’m teaching myself to sew too and it’s going very slowly. Good luck!! (I love that you snd your husband made a dress form)
I'm from Saskatchewan, too! It's cool seeing local-ish folks in the comments. Congrats on your first anniversary.
Nicole! This skirt is museum quality! I can hear the guide now, " And here we have the intricately sewn Hogwarts Express Bustle Dress designed and sewn by Nicole of Costuming Drama." Pure artistry! I can't wait for the bodice! Beautiful work!
Noelle, not Nicole, but yes, I definitely agree.
That finished overskirt is fabulous!
I've been felling down the armhole seams of a jersey top (with hedgehogs on!) that I'm making for a friend... because Bernadette Banner... and have just finished it watching this, so good timing :)
I struggle with AHDH, anxiety and depression and today I drafted the first pattern for a cape (it will be modified) and I just finished transferring it to my mock up fabric. I’m going to cut that out and I maybe have enough motivation to transfer over another cape onto that mock up fabric?!
Introducing myself: I'm a Teen Librarian who has always had a passing interest in sewing. I love watching Costube videos because they're super relaxing for my anxiety! Your philosophy of "do the thing" has really helped me to get back into my most helpful creative pursuit of playing the piano. I've been playing every day! I also finally repaired a couple of holes in some garments for the first time.
Oh that’s so awesome! Piano is such a worthwhile endeavor!
I remember the blarney stone! way back in the 80's I kissed that thing and never thought about all of the other people doing the same thing!!
this all looks so gorgeous! never would have thought that train tracks could looks so luxurious! they really remind me of the braiding on hussar uniforms. hope your hands recover from sewing on teeny tiny strips of fabric for hours and hours and hours!
me too, from the thumbnail I was like . . wow, she made a uniform jacket already . . wow!!! :-)
I am done with my kirtle now and it fits! (Yay!) My shoulders and neck hate me: hand sewing and studying from home all the time is probably not the best. Now I need a new sewing project. I have so many ideas and it's so hard to decide what to work on first.
I need to thank you for introducing us to Billy Matsunaga during CoCoVid. I am cuttiing a kimono and all of the things there of for my oldest. And she has finally decided to join us here on the darkside -- er, I mean, she has decided that she wants to learn to sew. YAY! Also, my husband came through as I was watching you lay railroad ties, and he goes "Railroad Tracks! I like Railroad tracks! Look at that!" I occasionally reward his pro-sewing behavior with a pillowcase of some special flavor. I may have to take a deep breath and make him a train flavored one. Though I don't know. . . maybe if I get started now, I can have it done by Christmas. Stay well.
The skirt is looking very cool! I love it! I have been enchanted by Bernadette's pirate shirt, so I promptly proceeded to order fabric and start sewing one for myself! (Although without all the lovely handstitching because I am much too impatient for that lol) Thanks for always being a lovely sewing buddy to listen to! ❤️
Please never stop making bustle dresses! Those are my everything. Right now I am so into short mystery stories on audible. They are soooo addicting. As far as costuming I am working on making myself a fall plaid walking skirt a la Bernadette, but after seeing Morgan’s rainbow chemise a la reine I think I may need a rainbow skirt /dress also. Which leads me to my Pinterest board of dresses I want to make, boy is there more on there than I can make in two lifetimes. But I can just stare at all the pretties and dream. I hope you have a great day and that you get some clear, clean air soon 💜💜
I'm working on sewing my first 18th century shift! I'm a sewing newbie with a very limited budget, so up until now I've been working with knit fabrics that I salvaged from old t-shirts and for this project I finally bought linen fabric and thread, and beeswax--it's so good! The linen is certainly shifty, but I'll take it over stretchy knit and tangling unwaxed thread any day. It makes me super excited about future sewing projects once I save up to buy more supplies.
I'll be keeping an eye out for your buyers guides--not to buy gifts for others, but to assemble a wish list for myself. : )
RGB is a freaking national treasure!
When you posted a video I got so excited because I gotta build some IKEA furniture, and I love having it playing in the background ❤️
I had a week. It was not a good week. So seeing this video to watch tonight was a huge treat and exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Papertape works great and you can sew over it and it tears off much better than masking tape and is much thinner. I tend to use it to hold zippers in place
ohhh I never thought of medical paper tape! Does it hold well enough on fabric while you manipulate? That would be brilliant!
@@tigs7420 yes it actually holds pretty well
BTW Hi! I’m actually not new but I’ve never introduced myself. I started watching Rachel Makesy and all of these other wonderful people started to pop up in my algorithm; you, Bernadette, Cathy, Morgan...there’s more but I have Swiss cheese brain. This year has been beyond trash for me. I’ve been hospitalized three times so far and this last time was for two months, none of it plague related. I only bring this up because I never watched RUclips before these things basically crippled me and getting to watch you, well, be you is so fun, uplifting, real...just all the things and I wanted to thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I haven’t sewed clothing since high school (I’m 40) but I want to. I crochet and quilt sporadically but I’m realizing that I’m happiest when I’m crafting/making so, yeah definitely doing that more now that I’m home. Also, Just Do The Thing merch would be awesome because that plays in my head every time I’m struggling with -insert whatever- and I would love to rep that to the world but also give your channel more exposure because you’re honestly the chatty friend we all need and wow this is really long, so I’ll stop now. All the love, from Vegas.
Nice to meet you!
I am a costume maker living in Scarborough (UK) and I really look forward to your videos every week. In these strange times, I grab a coffee and sit and listen to your week and it is like having a meet up in a coffee shop with a friend - "So Noelle how has your week been?" Given the state of the creative industries at the moment if you are making donations in your group, and knowing how much you enjoy shows and cinema, could I add in a plea for charities which support the creatives who are really struggling with the shutdown. As has become the new normal felicitation "Stay safe" x
I'm a quilter. I use Elmer's washable school glue to baste things on my quilt. I do wash my quilt afterwards so away goes the glue. I iron the piece with the glue so it is dry before I sew. It does not hurt the machine as long as it is dry.
I can't believe someone else loves Dead Still! I hope they make more!
Me too!
Thank you for the RBG shout out. RIP to the this titan.
these vlogs, along with the rest of the costubers, give me so much motivation to do my own sewing and level up my own craft skills in general. I love watching you work your way through a problem and seeing how you solve things. That sort of process helps when I encounter problems myself!
YES!!!! ALL OF THEM, PLEASE!!😁🥰🤩👍🎉🎉 The skirt is STUNNING!!
I spent this video ripping out pockets from my first attempt at hand sewing any garment (a tiered skirt). Right now I'm seriously considering just throwing it under the machine and calling it a day, but I started this to learn and practice, not get anything quick or even wearable (it's slate green fabric and Butterfree purple thread, because leftovers). Probably gonna throw it in a corner for a day or two until I feel less resentful.
Not sure I've actually said "hello" in the comments, but hello! I love listening to your videos while I'm working. Not a costumer, but definitely love the historical insights and learning more about sewing, etc.
So your industriousness has inspired me to try the thing. I am currently finishing up a Edwardian walking skirt/1950 play-skirt mash up that came to my brain at 3 am a few days back. I actually flat lined the layers, hand felled seams, and am embroidering detail( for strength on pleats). I am REALLY pleased with how neat the seams actually look( my hand sewing skills DEF need work) and am LOVING how polished doing the detail work is making the skirt look. I just need to hem it and add buttons and she'll be done. Thanks for all your positive vibes and encouragement.
I adore trains - the more you do on this - the more I swoon over your concept. 💡
It's wonderful how the shot taffeta reflects the way sun shimmers off train tracks. Beautiful x
I’m the crazy person that would ooh and aah over every single pattern you have. Love how the skirt looks!
I am traveling for Christmas. My dad became incredibly ill, earlier this year, (not Covid) and nearly died. He’s been in Hospice care, since. Either by some miracle, or his sheer stubbornness, he’s still kicking. He was released from hospice on his 76th birthday, a couple of days ago. While his death is no longer an immediate threat, he’s not going to keep going indefinitely. This will most likely be his last Christmas. If we’ve somehow been granted one more Christmas with my parents, you can bet I’m going to take it. It’s the best gift I could have asked for.
Be well, sweetie, and have a beautiful week.
Ooohhh! Suspense! Been here for awhile, so hoping for awesome email news. 🤞 I think it'd be great if you could RUclips as your job. I adore your no nonsense approach to all the things. You could always come to the midwest for the holiday's. There's snow & livestock & all the socially distant activities such as sledding & skiing & driving past old farmhouses & cheap antiques & twinkle lights. 🙂
"All of them please" 😂😍😍
Yes please, all of the bustle dresses
Xoxo
You've definitely achieved a Hogwart's Express bustle skirt, which looks AMAZING! Good work!
I love the effect of the shot fabric contrast between the ties and the rails. Also, you sewed on camera! Did you manage to escape the on-film sewing curse?
Yay for pattern organization! Yay for breakie-poo! Yes, yes, I want to see them all (within reason)! I'd very much like to hear your thoughts about some of them ☺️
The overskirt looks fabulous!!!! Cold Days ticked me off, too. 😤 Making my dumpster fire pocket and listening to Dickens’ David Copperfield ☺️
I've been working on random small projects lately, working up my willpower to tackle another corset (I hate making them, but I need an 1890s one before I dive into making a full bustle outfit). As far as TV goes, Enola Holmes on Netflix was adorable!
I so feel your corset pain. and good to know enola is a win, I was wondering!
Enola Holmes was utterly charming 🥰
As someone who's birthday is right before Christmas, I am totally feeling you with the whole holiday season confusion.
Please consider keeping your shiny clippings and colorful thread! I put little bunches out in my garden and in the branches of my trees. Birds and squirrels love them for nests. With all the fires, the natural materials they would use is gone. I have found old nests with colorful thread and fabric in them. Your Overskirt gives me Hogwarts envy! Beautiful.
This dress is Epic! I'm so enjoying these videos, can't wait for more. On the holiday front, perhaps all your friends could dress up and go caroling at the park with holiday lights? Other people in the park might really enjoy some semi-spontaneous holiday cheer, and you'd all still be able to enjoy singing together!
Ohhhh, yes to buyer's guides and gifts for... lists! That would be so handy to have for buying gifts (and, to be fair, for expanding my own wishlist 😁)
Can you please do a video on how you STORE all your completed costumes and supplies?
Thank you for showing your hand appliqué. You do a beautiful job! I love the railroad tracks. It really adds to the aesthetic of the skirt.
Hello, I'm newly subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy watching you sew and learning from you. I've never done costuming (other than polar fleece Halloween costumes for my children. We live in MN.), but I love all the pretty dresses and am considering embarking on a project at some point. Normally I am a quilter when it comes to sewing.
I'm also a musician and public school teacher. What caught me in this Vlog was your comment on how difficult editing is! With the whole Covid thing, I've had to do much of my teaching online. In response, I've made lots of videos for both students and parents. I've even made an instructional video on how to sew a Mask for Brass Players! Granted, my attempts are trash compared to yours and I am awed by the amount of time and effort it takes to do this! It's not just editing, but lighting, getting the camera at an angle to best show your work, and trying not to look like I'm an old hag that has been alive since the 1850's.
So, thank you for your content. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful nature and adore your projects!
If I were to ask for something, it would be for any advice on coming up with easy hacks for the "casual" you tuber. I'm just a teacher trying to make some videos to help my parents and students on a shoestring budget. I have very little to zero fancy equipment. Who would have thought I would have EVER wanted to make you tube videos!?!?!??? Ok....truth be told, I still really don't, but I do want to reach my students and parents and have content that they are willing to watch and learn from.
Keep sewing and teaching in your own way! You rock!
RBG was duty bound, something that not everyone carries within them. She was awesome. My mother's generation, they were something else.
Stunning! It’s amazing how something that seems so simple can make an outfit pop.
This dress is going to be so fantastic when you are done. For some reason I have been making the kids watch my favorite sewing movies from the 90's. So far we've done The Three Musketeers, and Ever After. I haven't had much sewing foo lately, but I've rewritten 2 acts of my novel, and the annual spookification of my house is happening.
I got the kit too! Used the pattern to make several so far. They are fun and easy & even making one for my Dad and putting stuff like fishing line and bandaids in it... 👍
Your work is absolutely stunning. I know it took a lot if time, but it was well worth the effort.
I'm a drama teacher from Ontario and I've been a sewist all my life. Clothes, quilts, costumes... I love 'em all. I have recently made myself a movie accurate Darth Vader costume which got me thinking... what would a Darth Vader bustle dress look like... hmmm. You have inspired me in many ways. Thank you!
Hi, I don't costume, but I do sew, right now I'm tackling a hugh pile of mending. I'm rereading the books about the town of Grantville West Virginia, and how they ended up in Germany during the 100 years war and what they did there. More than 20 books in and so far they have all been great. I recommend them highly.
So satisfying to see you cross that off your list!! It looks FANTASTIC!!!!!
All the patterns, all the details. Your skirt looks awesome.
I have a friend who lives alone. In order to hang out with he gets tested for covid semi regularly. That allows him to hang out with people in person from time to time. Maybe a small group of you can do something like that.
I really like to listen/watch you as you AND I sew! My new project has been to hand stitch a whole quilt by hand - the way my ancestors did throughout the ages. I figured out the stitching first from watching Bernadette and then I found quilting RUclips videos and the stitching was the same! I had started hand sewing some triangles together, but realized I did the wrong stitch and had to start over. I have currently stitched over 1,150 triangles together into squares and am now turning them into stars! I have 8 stars made and only have another 72 to go! I have been able to make 2 stars a day - if my health (spoons) holds out. I'm just happy w what I can do each day! :)
I just finished an audible book called "A Place For Us". It was really good!
I am also in the middle of making a bazillion pinwheels (made out of triangles) w my Bernina sewing machine for another quilt top. I have a list of my pinwheels to do and as I said earlier - I do what can, but I try to sew for at least a hour most days.
I have fabric to make some more shifts for nightgowns, and covers for our odd sized pillow wedges and leg pillows for my bed comfort. My husband also wants me to make some sheets that will stay on our mattress without slipping off one side or the other!! :/
I have been enjoying lots of RUclips from all the wonderful costumers you and others have suggested!
I love how your Hogworts skirt turned out! It was totally worth your time w how it turned out! And YES! WE want to keep following you cause you are totally awesome! I love how welcoming you and everyone in the costuming world are! I feel like you are all my friends!
I'm sorry you have to deal w the smoke from the fires in your area. We had our mountain just out our back door on fire a few weeks ago! We were totally blessed to have a cold front roll in that night and the rain and SNOW!! stopped the worst of it. We were only a few blocks away from the evacuation zone, but all is well here now. :) (Except all the smoke we are getting as it rolls on by from the California fires!! ;)
Have a great week! Looking forward to more of your totally awesomeness!! :)
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I'm knitting a hat while watching today! I love how your railroad tracks turned out and the whole skirt looks amazing!
The smoke is gone up here and we've been stuck under an "atmospheric river" for the past few days. Lots and lots of rain and wind. When I dropped my daughter off at school yesterday, it was already raining pretty hard but somehow managed to rain harder, I had a big umbrella and still managed to get quite wet. Thankfully I'd taken the car and was able to drive home slowly with wipers on full! It's cleared up for now and is warm-ish and sunny.
I've been planning on sewing a dress to wear for Thanksgiving in a cpl weeks. So far I've picked the pattern (the Mary Quant "Georgie" dress that the V&A had a pattern made for last year), taped the pattern together, found fabric (maybe a bit loud but I think 60s-ish looking for a vintage type dress) and it's currently in the dryer!
The fires are mostly in control around us, finally. The air was horrific there for a while! I'm mid 1890s walking skirt, it's almost done then ok to the next part of the project. We finally figured out a schedule that will allow me sewing time and my husband gaming time fairly while also spending time with our baby and as a family.
The skirt looks amazing!!
Train bustle is magic. You made magic.
Besides sewing you’ve put on a Con and spent covid times building Costube community. So add that to the white board to cross off.
I’m cutting coleslaw and finally watching Emma!
Did you like it?
I too am a cat allergic who has needy needy kitties
I find it helps to take meds before going out to face the day (never let the cats in where you sleep).
And then snuggle them to heck. Never let them near your face. Don't. Touch. The face. Doesn't matter how much cat hair you snort.
Then wash hands and face when cat is overstimulated n done.
Literally rinse and repeat. It's been working like a charm for me so far.
My husband is allergic too and we got 3 Siberian cats that tested extremely low for fld1.
@@YanickaQuilt that's nice. I tend to take in shelter cats so it's always a bit of a toss-up what I get and I've learned to live around it
Yes! A buying guide! I always really like to see what you have bought and know where you get it. I've found so much interesting stuff from you, Morgan, and Marika.
I saved this vlog for when I'm doing my hand sewing, so I'm kind of late. So funny, we had a reading exercise about that kissing stone thingy in school and I had major flashbacks about my teenage years during the video. I love how the tracks turned out, the color really pops on the black fabric and they just give that extra little touch to the overskirt. Currently I am working on a cape that is made out of an olive green plaid with a little bit of light brown and reddish-violet in it and lined with a beautiful burgundy colored fabric. I hope it turns out good because I love the fabrics I'm using and I'm so excited for this project for so long! Wish you a lovely week!
Yay!!! A long Noelle video. Grabbing a cup of tea and my hand piecing.
Absolutely love how this skirt has turned out. You must be proper chuffed to bits. I only found the Costume College in February when I was recovering from surgery. Lockdown has allowed me to catch up with so many previously missed videos. I have attempted medieval, Tudor and Edwardian in the last 6 months and I now finally have everything ready to start in the bustle era. So excited to start. Thank you for sharing your videos. They are really inspiring x
I did two things while watching this. I was preparing wool for spinning and working on my own W & R Hussif kit I have about 9 inches left. We’ve also been celebrating all the rain that’s been falling the last few days.
Took a break from the curtains & valance in the pop-up camper and saw this cool idea on RUclips for making soup bowl cozy. So.... I am making 4 of them and have decided to do the quilting on them by hand since I can then do it while hanging out with my family.
Also my husband is that guy too.
Dress looks stunning! Go you for being that patient. I'd quickly like to say thank you so very very much for turning me on to The Dresden Files. I am listening to the audiobooks and I am loving the style, the stories and Mr Marsters' voice! I am on book three and I find I care so much about the characters, especially Murphy! Providing we don't get locked down over the weekend (I am in England) I am off with a couple of other people to spend 4 days in Glastonbury and I shall be taking my current knitting (baby boy jumper) with me. Take care and stay safe, Noelle.
Ahhhhhh!!!! THE TRACKS LOOK AMAZING!!!!!
That quilting tailor measuring tool is awesome. I had to look it up and add it to my wish list.
When you said "choo choo" that made me laugh the rest of the video. Thank you for the smiles and keeping me company.
I love celebrating all holidays as well. We need more reasons for gatherings of happiness.
I did my flu shot last Monday. I have autoimmune issues and it's really wiped me out this time. Mask making has been put on hold while I recover.
Hanging out with you is always a good time and I'm still catching up on your past vlogs. Thank you for being my friend in my head. Sending lots of love and well wishes xo
Those tracks look amazing! Congrats on having the patience to hand sew them. Glad to hear the fire situation is calming down, good luck with the air quality!
I'm currently making a skirt that's a navy fabric, with a pattern of rainbows and different coloured rain drops, with a glitter all over it. Saw it in the fabric shop yesterday and didn't think twice.
Fantastic job on the over skirt. And once again, love your music choices.
Oh WOOOW! Soo gorgeous! Also sooo much work. 😝 I in a fit of “oooh shiney”s purchased myself a glass dip pen. I am left handed so most dip pens are not made for me. The glass dip pen is not flat, so it glides beautifully. I am making zentangle cards to mail to people.
you blew my f'ing mind. i have the same machine as you, bequeathed to me from my grtandmother. i had no idea the think that holds the feet attaches to the back. i feel so stupid! i just fitted mine on and i'm geeking out!! awesome!
Hi Noelle, I just came back from work with soo much anger, and then watched your vlog and I just wanted to let you know how I love your calming and positive Personality . . it's also great to hear how much you love giving gifts, I always found more joy in creating and giving gifts for Christmas than getting any . .
Hi there, from Kansas again. We seem to have found your smoke. I have never read Harry Potter, but I friggen' LOVE that overskirt! Last week I bought the housewife kit pattern and this week sewn it by hand. I really enjoy watching your videos!
I love Heifer International, I remember getting their catalog in the mail for the first time!
Thank you for your most enjoyable companionship while I wrestled 10 yards of black cotton fabric on the ironing board. It will be the flatlining and fabric for my 1907-ish Edwardian walking skirt and shirtwaist that comprise the recreation of my Grandmother & Great Aunt's Swiss boarding school uniform. I mentioned on my channel how much I like hanging out with you when you are sewing and wish it were possible to do in person. One of my very favorite things is to hang out while sewing. That must be why I love teaching sewing. (Butt brain--rofl and holding my sides)
I have loved seeing this overskirt come together! It looks fantastic!!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the bodice.
That skirt is gorgeous. I really like listening to your VLOGs while I knit, it's a good combination of interesting audio and enough visual that I can look up occasionally when something sounds interesting but I can keep most of my attention on my hands. Currently on the needles are a a set of mittens and a set of socks for holiday gifts.
As someone who lives in Las Vegas, I agree with hating Las Vegas! I've been working towards an early Edwardian outfit but only using materials I already have (which is broke college graduate language for old sheets and pillow cases). I love how the bustle dress is turning out.
Sort of intro? Hi, hello. I live in Las Vegas, I hate it, I hate the desert. I'm mainly into early Edwardian things right now but also really love the early 1880's. I came over from Bernadette's channel a while ago and just haven't commented before... I've just been lurking and binge watching old vlogs while sewing things.
I love how your over skirt looks. Thanks for sharing the smoke from the California fires. It was fun trying to explain to my school aged daycare (5 - 10 year olds), in Iowa why the sun was so hazy and why our friends allergies were so bad! Poor kids between the pollen and the poor air quality, I had some miserable kidos.
I found you during the COVID week activities, through a mention on Bernadette's channel. I don't sew, I don't make costume, I'm not into cosplay. I just love your view point on things and enjoy watching your creative process!
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It looks absolutely stunning!! Now with all the trim the colors pop just fantastically!! ❤️
I have finally finished one of the two skirts I am finally fixing instead of letting them sit in a closet unworn forever!!!! I am taking a sewing break before starting some simple shift/nightgowns. I am using the break to knit on a lace cardigan that is turning out simply beautifully. I can hardly wait till it's done. I decided to reread the Trickster duology by Tamora Pierce. I have loved her books since I was a little girl.
I am so excited for next week! I love organizing paper things!!!
The smoke was intense. Woke up to a sepia filter. There are finally blue sky’s. Okay granted I only live an hour away from you so you already know what’s up on that frontier.
Thanks for the Christmas suggestions. I love your videos and your work.... and the book shows as well.