I Tried the American Duchess 1910's Wrap Cape!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2020
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Over the last 2 weeks, I have been working on the American Duchess 19010's Wrap Cape pattern. It was a lot of firsts for me, as I learned to make a pattern from a grid, learned how to work without seam allowance, and how to enlarge this pattern to fit me! It turned out great in the end, after a lot of mock-ups and learning and I am super happy with how it came out!
I hope you enjoy!
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There is an old couture trick that may help with the gaping. It works well on wool and wool type fabrics. Unpick the area you want to bring in, plus a couple of inches each side. Run a gathering stitch just inside the seam line and very gently and evenly gather the fabric down to the shape you need, fasten the ends. Then you steam the gathers into the fabric until they disappear. Then you redo the seam (probably by hand at this point as you have made the garment). It is magic when you see it work. As another floof sized woman I know that one size fits all is BS and you have done a superb job.
a teeny bit of extra width to the shoulders could improve the fit too, that's what I've noticed from most of these capes that I've seen
One size fits all is my signal to walk away. lol
I thought of that too... But I also wonder if shifting the grain of that piece to make the wrap on the bias would be a way to improve the fit? Looking at this hot mess is why I usually prefer to drape than draft. I'm too lazy to actually keep making it until it works =D
Stacy Turner I thought about cutting the piece on the bias too
I like your ideas!
When I make a pattern from a grid, I like to set a point as (0,0) and then mark the (x,y) coordinates of the points of the pattern. It makes it easier for me to think about where everything is and to transfer it without making mistakes because I'm thinking about placement in relation to a single reference point rather than placement of every point in relation to every other points. It also means I can mark all the number bits down before I start and I don't have to to any calculating in the moment.
That is genius and I will try that next time!
Awesome! Adding this to my list of "yes, you will need maths in the real world".
@@allonsyemily that was basically exactly how I started doing it! I figured that I wasn't super comfortable with patterns, but by God, I can do middle school math.
this is exactly how i do it and i can keep patterns (sic) on a piece of string or paper strip :)
This is the way you get taught to draw as an engineer/ draughtsman
I'm all for the historical costuming shopping guide
I am also a "woman of fluff" and just made a mock-up of this cape. I added darts to the wraps to help with the extra fabric over the top edge of the bust. I also cut all the way down the center back and added a 3-inch panel so that the shoulders would be "wider". It really helped with how the whole cape fits over the shoulders and the front. For anyone else trying to work out fit issues, I highly recommend adding width to the back first before changing anything alse on the pattern, it makes the whole cape fit very differently!
Nothing is “one size fits all”!!! (Also Said by spoonies who “look small” but Also do not fit in “one size fits all” - or even “regular “petite sizes” due to muscle wasting from disabilities, autoimmune disorders, constant GI issues, etc.). Ugh! I guess this is why we draft patterns and appreciate Noelle for sharing the real process - including the struggles!
Hey those boxes are for Litter boxes! I did that when we moved into a new house and my husband wanted to not have a litter box in the house. He wanted to get rid of my daughters cat! So my way around it was to cut a hole in the wall between the living room and the furnace room which was accessed by going in from the outside! I trimmed it with wood trim. So when my husband came home boy was he mad ! But the litter box was technically not in the house! I out foxed him and he knew it!😂 Never underestimate a Woman!!
Thank you for your comments about the current situation...I agree wholeheartedly and fully support your doing this!
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I'm a transcriptionist. If you ever want to offer transcripts of your podcasts, I can help with that.
Well said, Noelle. If it's going to get better, people have to bring it up, to talk about it, and then say, "What can we do to help?"
Vintage fashion, not perhaps those vintage values.
Yes, love the aesthetic. Love the history. Remember what we learned so we can build onto it, not go back to it. Women's suffrage, great (because that's what I'm using this project for) now let's get equal pay for ALL women, equal representation. What else do we need? Why did it take so long for all the various POC to have the right to vote? What next there? What else do they need? Vintage is amazing, but not everything was amazing back then whichever then you're looking at.
I reminded my sons that their great grandmothers were not allowed to vote and both of them were school teachers who instructed the future voting citizens of our country. Both of them hadn't thought about how this issue had affected members of their own family.
I have several old liquor decanters and I use them to display my many generations of inherited buttons. I also put a strand of led lights in there. They make my craft room looks “witchy”.
When someone says, "We need to protect this park that is under threat", you don't respond, "Actually we need to protect ALL parks, I guess you don't care about ALL parks". That's ignoring the issue at hand. You'd understand how rude it would be to shut down someone else's concerns in favor of just what makes you comfortable.
Black lives matter. It can't be said enough.
23:02 - cats, right? I have a special needs cat who came back from getting her teeth cleaned/removed/blood work done. She has a blanket of her own on my bed, a buckwheat pillow of her own wrapped in multiple layers of soft terry cloth (she drools so it's also easy to clean all that stuff plus it's not so crunchy.) Where is she? Sleeping on a crumpled paper bag on the floor in front of the window. Sometimes I think I do for her to make myself feel better, not so much to make her comfortable. Obviously she knows what she wants :)
Naww kitty. I am a huge cat lover! Reading this warmed my heart.
Sleeping on a crumpled paper bag instead is such a cat move.
Mine spent the afternoon curled up in a Christmas bag today!
I went through all the protests & riots in the 60s. I prayed we'd never see it, again. It is heart breaking.
I remember the weird candy! Haha! The AD cape is on my list, but I've been wary due to the inconsistency of the fit on different people. Your experiment really helps me identify the potential issues and what I might need to do to fit the cape to my body, so thank you so much for all of the details. Take care of yourself!
You didn't lose me - I am so glad you did that bit. Yes Black Lives Matter.
I am sooo with you on the Black Lives Matter issue. My response to those who say "All Lives Matter" is that if all lives mattered equally, there would be no need to protest. Of course, all lives do matter, but black lives are in distress and under extreme duress right now, so we absolutely must attend to them right now and in a way that they find worthwhile. It's not a zero-sum game -- we must be in this together.
Congrats on the cool cape-wrap! Looks good. Hope you find a solution to the gap/gape situation, though I have no helpful advice. On another front, I finally finished the Star Wars quilt (including the hand-embroidered motifs -- First Order, Rebel symbols, etc. -- on the corner squares)! Now, I'll be starting on coordinating pillow shams, which -- like you -- I estimate will not take very long. :-D Please keep us posted on the podcast. Sounds fun!
My reply is "yes dear of course all lives matter, but the black lives are the ones being lost, so let's concentrate on that for now, shall we?"
The thing I heard which helped my Mum who was feeling really guilty because she thought saying all lives matter was a good thing and felt "told off" for saying it was to think of it like this: someone says that they've broken their arm and that it hurts. If you respond with "all broken bones hurt" whilst its technically true, it would be incredibly insensitive and wouldn't do anything to address the very real pain the person is feeling. Hearing that for her was a massive realisation. So now she happily says black lives matter, not all live matter.
@@AlexaFaie That is a great analogy! Glad it helped your mum. :-)
I heard this worded really well the other day: "Until black lives matter, all lives won't matter."
You showed GREAT courage in sharing your feelings and thoughts about the continuing racism in our country.
Bless you for your Black Lives Matter comments. Glad you had the courage to speak out. More people need to and I do see it is starting to make a difference. Hope it continues.
The best way I had #blacklivesmatter explained is that saying means “remember that black lives matter” We forget all too often.
Love the nod to Streetcar. "I depended on the stretchiness of wool." As always Noelle, you inspire patience.
I completely burst out laughing when Noelle said this. I was wondering how many others caught it as it was delivered so timidly. Every time I pull out wool fabric from my stash in the future I will probably be heard misquoting Blanche loudly in a highly dramatic accent, because; LOLs!
I have been appreciating your Instagram posts.
Thanks for your political comments today. You won’t lose me as a subscriber.
Love the wrap. Hope you live somewhere that you can wear it.
Where I live is not cold enough. I am also not sure that my body shape would manage it.
But I can still appreciate seeing a beautiful piece of sewing. Go you.
As one of your "older" viewers may I speak up about BLM movement and your statements. I live in a Very White state (and blue) but the issue still exists here. When you don't see the "older generation" out marching in protests I would like for you to not judge immediately. Some might think the Pandemic might keep older folks away because of the fear of becoming infected. That is a legitimate excuse. But also consider this. The baby boomer generation tried fighting this battle in the 60's. We were somewhat successful. But many of us were told over and over. . . Shhh. . . .don't cause a ruckus, Don't make people call you a trouble maker. Yes. . .it is those kind of sentiments that can also give the impression that our silence means that we don't agree with the protests. WE do agree. we also know we are out of energy. It is up to the next generation to carry the battle to the next step. I will use my energy to VOTE. I will use my energy educate my grandchildren to be color blind. I will willingly be the sounding board for those that come back from protests/marches. Just because I'm not in the street with you does not mean I feel your cause is worthless.
Everyone does what they can. That is all that matters. I am in Canada and looking at our own record of police brutality against non-white folk and it is appalling. Police would regularly leave Native folk in the countryside in the dead of winter without winter clothing to make their way home ... or not. When too many froze to death people started to notice. I feel helpless so often but we can speak out on platforms like this. I also found places to donate money.
Teehee >>> www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/10/know-signs-how-tell-if-your-grandparent-has-become-an-antifa-agent/
Well said. Good reminder to some folks out there. Let's hope they see the value of your words.
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Thanks for the laugh!
Except for mahjong, that pretty much describes me. I guess my cover is blown. And I thought "book club" was such a great tactic...
4 mock-ups....uff. That's a lot of work, but I really think it's worth it. It really looks nice. Whenever I get to the cape, I'll keep your shoulder adjustments in mind, because I'm quite broad-shouldered. I have to say, I'm jealous your sewing area has a door, because I don't and my cats are constantly in and on my stuff.
Random thing I've noticed: Muslin in Europe is not the same as Muslin in the US. I keep wondering why everyone is using a super thin/sheer fabric for the mock-ups. Finally figured out, it's what we would call Calico. Mind-blown.
Thanks glad to hear you embrace the “meaning “of Black Lives Matter. Normally don’t watch your channel but it took courage take a stand on the topic got my attention. ❤️
As a fellow fluffy woman, I greatly appreciate you doing this cape before me. I knew I was going to have to make some adjustments but it helps to see someone go through it first! I was also think about making it reversible so glad to see that it worked for you. Do you think you could put a pocket in the wrap section? like make an inseam pocket in one of the darts, I gotta have a place for my damn phone!
Make a pocket in your skirts. The gapy thing would become worse with a pocket added. The weight would distort it.
Thanks for your courage in shareing your insightful thoughts.
I'm a happy sewer from the other side of the Atlantic and love the costume/costube scene! Done historical sewing my whole life and are now stepping up to do some more serious History bounding. I get so much inspiration and tips from your vlogs! Trying hard right now to finish sewing that 1920s "One Hour Dress" in less than 2 hours!!
I’m so glad I found this channel. She is a treasure with her beliefs and her sewing skills!
I’ve looked up this video because I was watching Bernadette and I’m rather more buxom than she , and her suggestion was to see your video. I have huge admiration for you using your voice to help those whose voices get ignored too often. Thank you x
something i love about your vlogs is that they always involve friends. it's so heartwarming to see little things of support like you buying gifts for people or the gorgeous fabrics that constance sent you - in hard times it's nice to just see casual love and care between groups of people
Your speech about black lives matter was amazing. I cannot thank you enough for using your platform for the betterment of a necessary and good cause. I was already watching your videos, but that speech wholeheartedly convinced me to subscribe. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
As a bigger-bust woman, this was so helpful, I made sure to play with the pattern first and did some draping on me and ended up doing only two darts. For me it worked perfectly, I am so excited to be finishing this project while there is still some chill in the air where I am.
Noelle, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kind, tender and loving words of support for the black community. I could see and feel how deeply this was affecting you as it is so many of us right now. Thank you for using your voice and platform to express your feelings about the current climate as well as the importance of voting at every level. You have not lost a follower here. Much love to you.
P.S. the cape came out beautifully and I am really excited for you and Morgan on the Podcast.
Thank you for showing and explaining the problem solving phase of projects like this, I find it so useful to see how other people work through their crafting issues. Also, I think it's great that you are using your platforms to speak up for what you believe in and being an ally. The silent majority helps maintain the status quo, and the only way to bring about change is to speak up.
Love your cape...love your intent...love your humanity... thank you 🙏
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I'm rewatching this video to make my AD cape. Thank you for the helpful info. It's kind of crazy to look back at this time in the early days of the panini and that summer. So much has changed. We have learned so much.
Another Blog!!!
Yay!!!
The Silhouette party sounds like fun.
I’m impressed with your rollers. My hair is to heavy and all of the rollers I’ve tried don’t work for me.
I agree. Black lives matter.
It’s just hard hearing the lip service from the government.
I don’t think rioting is good, because everyone gets hurt not just white people.
Peaceful protest is what I agree with.
Police reform would be wonderful.
I hope it really happens this time and isn’t put off until people calm down then not done, again.
Yes please go a gift or where to buy things guide.
I printed out that pattern too and I plan on gridding it out, eventually.
Those are adorable pattern weights.
I’m enjoying your gridding process.
I’m sorry they don’t know what’s wrong with Dakota. I’m on thyroid meds myself.
Sometimes you just need to love on your pets and they stay happy.
You could make a phone pocket in the pouch weird part
Nothing is one size fits all. It’s one size fits most.
Pretty earrings!!! Thought the grape earrings are interesting.
Tape measure candy is so cute!!!
I know the candy you’re talking about.
Projects are never as easy as you think they’re going to be. Same for me.
I’m glad your surface is better.
Podcasting!!!
Only a little chaos!!!
No we didn’t know about podcasting if not on Patron.
Let me know when you launch it, I want to listen!!!
Yes, do it right or you won’t be happy.
One more thing!!!
Sharp scissors are awesome!!!
Yikes the thread shortage.....
bobbins work. Work around are my jam.
Pretty cape!!!
It looks fantastic on both sides!!!
ooohhh as a "Woman of fluff" I LOVE this phrase!!! and you :) your video is great.......Also, as a mexican american... I have had my fair share of racism aimed at me...Change hurts, but if we need to go through growing pains....it is worth it!! thanks for bringing an awareness to this
I, for one, am glad you are publicly supporting BLM. The more of us who speak out to say racism is unacceptable, the faster change will happen. And the sewing community is not just about sewing. It's about community and supporting each other, particularly those who are struggling. Thanks for adding to the voices calling for justice!
Thank you for every word of what you had to share today. It is all so important and needed.....!
I admire all our forebears who made their own clothes and knew exactly what they were doing and didnt realise how amazing their tailoring skills were!
This video is amazing! I'm looking forward to getting started on the American Duchess cape myself :) I also really appreciate the talk about BLM, as an Australian it helps a lot to put things into perspective and understand what is happening and what I can do as a (very pale) white person.
If you’re interested, have a look at what groups like Warriors for Aboriginal Resistance are doing. Our Indigenous people have the highest incarceration rates in the world! So there are huge problems in this country too.
Aboriginal people make up 20-25% of those killed by police in Australia, even though they’re only 3% of the population. That’s so disproportionate it’s ridiculous. So there are groups here in Australia that are working to improve things in our society, and I definitely recommend checking them out.
I'm so happy I'm not the only one that talks through the math of sewing. I've been working on an outside work shirt for summers(I burn just thinking about sunshine), and took a pattern that was WAY too small and enlarged it for me. It took a lot measuring, pinning, remeasuring, etc. Basically exactly what you go through in this video with the cape. Sewing is not just the pretty stuff at the end!
Re the needles....Bernadette would be so happy to see those really short needles! You worked so hard on that cape and it really paid off! You were very brave to make your heartfelt statement about BLM. Yes all lives matter, but that will not be achieved until all lives matter. That is not happening now. When it does, then and only then will all lives matter. I have been involved with the civil rights movement since 1967. I've marched all over the country trying to get people (white) people to understand that color is important. It means diversity, it means the Statue of Liberty calling out to all people to come here for safety and we need to respond accordingly. Treating all people humanely is what our country is supposed to stand for. It is what the Constitution and Declaration of Independence require. It is every persons right to be treated respectfully, educated well, have sufficient access to healthcare and equal opportunity in jobs and housing. By virtue of their birth, all people are entitled to these guarantees. Every person has a reasonable expectation that they will be served and protected by police. Thank God for phones with cameras. It pains me to say that not all that much has changed since the movement began..that is until phones began to have cameras. Those phones are saving lives, even while filming a slow murder. Police violating people's rights and committing crimes need to be weeded out and that will happen if people keep filming. Laws need to be changed to eliminate the 'implied immunity' police officers have right now. Social workers need to be hired by police departments to handle many of the family needs that the police are not qualified to handle and because of that, needless arrests and violence tends to occur. The mentally ill need to be provided treatment, not incarcerated because they are mentally ill. Cash bonds have to be eliminated in non-violent offenses. Many suspects are waiting in jail for a trial longer than the most severe penalty a court could give them. There is so much to be done. I am so happy to see the country FINALLY waking up. I was wondering what it would take to get people out into the streets to say enough is enough. This is not who we want to be. I write letters, sign petitions, give to activist organizations that actually do something instead of talking about doing something. This is a defining moment in our history. Who are we as Americans. How do we want the world to see America. There is no red or blue here. We are 350 million strong and this is the moment to support all people in America. Remember it's "WE THE PEOPLE..." Thank you so much Nicolle
Capes turned out fine and the gap is definitely a good snack holder. Hope kitty feels good for a long time to come. At least she has you to take care of her. I've actually become optimistic that things might actually change now with the amount of people protesting and the variety of people at the protests. Young, old, and all the colors we come in. It's a beautiful thing.
New suscriber. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking a stand on BLM. My husband is black as is my oldest son, my other two kids biracial. I’ve had 50 years of seeing injustices in the black community, as well as experiencing racism directly and through family members experiences. Thank you!
can not lose me with truth, I am new this whole costutuber world is very interesting and I would have loved it when I was 30 and doing theater. The cape came out nice. Very cute....I am currently in Maine at the eastern edge on the water looking at Canada. I come from San Francisco through a circuitous route that began when I became a refugee...but I am sorta settled here for now.....I need to make a pattern and have paper and fabric for a year now but have not made it....it is rather a simple thing but ....
Sounds like you are doing everything for Dakota and not stinting on the vet work. She has a comfortable and loving home and you are special!
I’m just catching up on your old videos and I’m so proud of you for being brave and standing up for what is right!
I love that you made it reversible! Thank you for using your platform to advocate for those who’s voices haven’t been listened to. And thank you for letting us know where all your neat little things are found so we can delight in them as well! Congrats on the podcast and have fun!
This is the first time I ever saw one of your videos. I am now a full-fledged fan! Black Lives Matter!
Didn’t know you were a fellow spoonie ❤️
Neither did I! Take care of yourself babe.
Thank you for introducing me to "Notyourmomma'shistory" via instagram- she is AMAZING. And yes... Black lives matter.
I am so glad you showed us your mail and introduced me to Salt Water Creations. I went to her etsy shop after watching your video and was able to buy the last two pieces of that awesome black and white piping and vintage ribbon that I needed for an 1880's bustle dress I am working on. Thank You so much.
It's beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your process.
Glad you like it!
You're right that being a good ally is hard and uncomfortable, so thank you for using your platform to be an example for the rest of us. And once again you provide a video that I'm sure I'm going to come back to when I make this pattern!
I love that pattern and may need to make myself one. I wonder if you made the panels that cross in the front wider (so there was more breast coverage) if that would help the issue? I have a long torso and pretty big boobs so I know I would have to adjust that.
And after looking at ALL of the ones on Instagram, I also decided that mine needs a hood and then I need to go frolicking in the woods.
A good frolic in the woods lifts the spirits! Well done ye!
Yes to the shopping guide!!
Lovely colors! Lovely cape! Even more so, fantastic words!
Hello! New here! I'm a sewing newbie. I live half time on a boat which makes sewing a bit difficult sometimes but do my best to make it work when i get to take my machine onto dry land. I really enjoy your content and watch a fellow bay area sewing person!. That cape looks really awesome! Thank you so much for your content. It has made me smile and brightened my day!
This cape came out so beautufully wonderful! Thank you for posting the whole procedure. I have done pattern enlargements for a friend from a pattern i purchased but have never been brave enough to do one like this. Your process and this video is ecouraging me to try this for myself! Thank you. Di
Looks great! Good work!
Hello Noelle. What a smart idea - mostly made mitts to size yourself. I adore the needle packaging. The kitten private rooms are so cool. I remember weird candies coming in odd little cardboard boxes. They always seemed a little sketchy. With the white mock-up and the headphones you definitely had a Princess Leia vibe going on. Oh that plaid wool. So pretty. The book podcast sounds great! Sharp scissors make things so much less frustrating. The cape turned out beautifully. A perfect colour for you. Take care.
I inherited my mother's pinking shears, and they have not been useable for years, they are old, '40's/50's then I heard of a tip (here in the uk) it is possible to sharpen blunt scissors by cutting into aluminium foil, the ordinary kitchen sort. mum's pinking shears are now in use. I would not have believed it possible. Thanks for your vlogs, loving them, and having only recently found you am looking at some of your older videos, and really enjoying them.
Maggie may here. Newish to history boundingish. I guess newish because it's not a totally new idea, just got more actively interested in more of my wardrobe fitting the idea within the last few years, and unfortunately my total lack of time has kept that from reaching any level of fruition. I'm so glad to have "met" you and so many new names and faces through cocovid. Thank you for sharing your learning process on this as I have a feeling I'll have to follow a similar process starting with adjusting the back to get the shoulders right, and I don't have a clue what I'm doing I'm just jumping in and hoping for the best 😇.
That’s a good way to tackle it!!
I love your bravery to stand and speak for what you believe in, I stand with you as an ally for Black people, and equality. Thank you!
Loved watching how you deal with problems. Stepping away DOES help! Coming back refreshed works!
Thank you! You're giving me more courage to give this a go. Had already adjusted the shoulders in my head. But slashing the frontpices had not occurred to me.
Do wonder what would happen when you change the angle of the front pieces, at the shoulder seam. Will try that out.
Thank you for standing up for what is right. As the famous saying goes, the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. You have earned my respect.
Came and watched your video about this cape after I saw Bernadette's video, even though hers is much more recent! I adore this cape and I'm glad I watched your video, because I am also on the larger side up top so it is good to know some of these issues that this pattern has for people who are shaped like that. Definitely getting added to the project queue!
I really appreciate your articulation of your postion on equity and justice. Your words were very thoughtful. Additionally, I learned a lot from your cape process. I have not yet made this cape but the shoulder movement makes sense. I will have a think about the gapey straps before I make my own. The finished product is soooo sweeet. Love the two tone wool.
I know this is old but I am fairly new to your channel so I am catching up... just appreciated the sharing about spoon theory. I was already listening but that made my ears perk up for sure. I have hEDS - enough that it makes a difference in daily life but doesn't stop me from too much. So many others have far worse chronic struggles and I know I am blessed. Thanks for explaining it to all your subscribers.
Just watched this, and I am SO impressed by how you took the original pattern and made multiple mock ups until it worked for you. I think I would have burst out crying with frustration. I learn so much from your vlogs! The end result looks gorgeous on you.
I really like the fabric you chose and how you made the cape reversible. The drape on the back is especially good.
Such pretties you got in the post!
I am so glad I found your channel!
1st, Thank you for using your platform and taking a stand on BLM! I am so glad to see so many allies coming out in support! I already knew just from watching your other videos that we have the same values about the stuff that is the most important.
2nd, I need a silhouette!!
3rd, your fear with the cape pattern and having to print it is so relatable. Watching you use that fear and doing it anyway was so inspiring. Sometimes I let my fear get in my way and I will put off something for far too long. I have started trying to tackle that with a "JUST START" attitude. Sometimes it means it takes me days to do something that most would be able to do in one day, but doing it in smaller, more manageable bites works for me until I am comfy enough with a new skill. Plus I know one day, I will be able to do the thing in one day, but I am not there yet with a lot of skills. I think this whole mindset of yours is why you are my fave CosTuber. Your Vlog is just the most relatable thing ever!
4th, yes please do a historical shopping video!
5th, I want to be a cat lady at your level. You created holes in your walls just for your cats! That is cat house goals!
Ugg... I need to get my cape done. Your turned out beautiful!
Kudos to you for speaking up!
Thank you for speaking up. I've been disheartened by the silence on current events by so many RUclipsrs.
Silence speaks pretty loudly. You won't be one of the ones I stop following.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Love what you said and the sincerity with which you said it.💕 My husband was in the Services (UK) and they got needles in their ‘hussif’. Ration pack (Rat pack) was food. ‘Chaos in the Atelier’ would be a wonderful name for a sewing vlog! 😂
hazeluzzell mine to was in the services, my father to and I remember the hussifs and khaki wool to darn socks xx
Amen!
a shopping guide would be lovely!
I love how your cape came together. I can only think that the gapping is due to the pull point across the the body and the angle the panel is set. When you have the energy and focus time to have another look.
Its SO cute! I love the tartan peeking through on the solid side.
Courage to do the right thing and save lives. I enjoy your videos so much because you have courage to speak out. Thank You ❤️
Beautiful, Noelle, a great job.
Still binging through your previous videos. Thank you thank you thank you for your statement!
Looks very lovely!
I'm excited about a bookish podcast! I've been lurking here for a while just enjoying your sewing videos despite not having sewn anything except in 8th grade 17 years ago. Can't wait to see what it's like!
Well done. Well done. I adore your strength and courage to speak truth!
Super cute!
Thank you for posting this video! I’ve been wanting to make this cape, but knew I’d have issues with my broader shoulders and larger …. bazooms 😂. It really helps to see you work through the fitment.
Very Elegantly Voiced - Wonderful
OH GOD GIRL I Love you and You are officially my daughter! Welcome to the Family!!!
I love your comments on voting, the state of our country and everything.
First of all - thank you for the little speech (all so very well said, you have it sorted out, I'd happily share that with people who need to understand better) and for all your activity at Instagram regarding the events in the US and around the world. I had quite a tough time and I only followed what you and others were sharing, but it gave me a lot! A lot to think about, a lot of information and also a lot of positive stuff. So thanks!
Aaalso, I finally caught up with your vlogs, yay! In the last one I think you mentionned travelling, or the lack of it now and in the near future. Let me tell you, it has been on my mind a lot as I promised to show you around Prague once you get to the Czech republic. And I'm sooo looking forward to it even though I have no idea how I'll do it with our baby around (my husband said if the beb is big enough by the time you come, he can take him and carry him around in one of those carriers or something like that...). I hope I won't scare you - I even had a dream or two where you figured staying at an accomodation here in Prague or even with us at home. Now with the quarantine/lockdown/epidemic and all other events I guess it will take quite some time before we can welcome you here, but I wanted you to know the offer of a guided tour by a local still holds and I'll be extremely happy to see you once it's possible.
And finally - the cape looks awesome! I am amazed by the amount of work that went into all the mockups and alterations. Wow! Well done! (The colours are yummmm too!)
I know this is a month old but....I am just now watching and, Noelle: if I wasn't following you already, I certainly would be now. You are awesome!! Well spoken!!
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful Cape! I love that it is reversible and the fabrics you chose!
I saw that you pinned all the seams to press them neat. Its much easier to get clean edges when you press all seams open first (you mentioned you had a opening to turn the piece so on most edges it should be possible to do that) then turning the whole thing and press again.
And thanks that you showed all the "problems" you had with that pattern. Now I wont despair when those occure on my mock-up(s) and know how to fix it :D
So, Hi! I've been subscribed to you for a while, but this is the first one I've watched. I'm glad I did. Thank you for your voice, care and kindness. Also, I enjoyed watching you work through this project. Mostly because you were honest in your I've never done this before so I felt like I wasn't watching a master and wondering how I would ever get to that level. First steps into something are always hardest, but I'm glad you persevered. Especially since the end result is so lovely!
right. that's it, I have to make this cape now, don't I? It seems perfect for Australian winters where we don't actually get that cold. Love the colours here, beautiful work as always Noelle
Thank you for your words about the current state of our country. It’s so true and it is vital that we see and acknowledge and act. We need to be uncomfortable at least sometimes and like you said have those conversations and love your brothers and sisters of all races no matter what.
Good talk! People need to stand up for what is right even if they stand alone.