Making a Vest Set & New Year's Resolutions - Chatty Sewing Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Happy new year! Wait, am I month late? Oops...
The fabric is from Jo-anns
Pattern is "Marian Martin 9134" from SewVintageLady one etsy
The blouse it was paired with is vintage from the 80s. All accessories were vintage except for shoes (black from MissLFire, red from BAIT)
Buttons are from the waterbury company
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My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.
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I didn't realize how wonky the skirt was sitting until editing this - it's already been rehemmed, pressed, and looks much better! Hopefully when the weather is less ridiculously cold I'll get some photos that show it off better :)
In Winnipeg we are just coming out of -40c and expecting a smattering of snow. I feel like a bear and just want to sleep. So I just finally took down my Xmas tree. I know but it looked so nice I didn't want to put it away.
@@bethmartinuk3148 Four hours away in Dryden, also feeling like a bear. Been hiding under a quilt most of the day.
Hey this might be kind of random but if you're wanting to better understand your anxiety I'd recommend Thomas Sanders' Sanders Sides series. It's basically him talking issues out with four aspects of his personality, one of which is Anxiety. The series did a lot to help me recognize what my anxiety as a protective function as opposed to an antagonistic one and does a lot to promote mental health as a whole. It's also not super heavy on visuals so it's great to put on in the background while working on your projects!
@@bethmartinuk3148 in QLD Australia it was 40°c here yesterday (104°f)
@@allieg6401 we are polar opposites hahaha
You should never feel embarrassed about mental health issues. At least 1 in 4 people suffer with some kind of mental health issue, and it is more prominent in creative people. Sending lots or positive vibes your way- I hope you take any time you need to do some self care xoxo
Angela we are all on the spectrum of something, we understand, dont you worry and dont be so hard on yourself
Couldn't say that any better
Its incredibly brave of her to share her struggles with us, and I'm so glad she does. It helps bring to light how many other people suffer as well.
Angela, you posted this at the same time that Bell let s talk day takes place here in Canada where it encourages open conversations about mental health. It s normal and many people deal with it and your talking about it helps others understand it s okay to reach out to others. You inspire many with your words and creative videos. You are much stronger then you know.
I just started watching the video (at 7:15 now) but I paused it to leave this comment in case I forget later. I'm so glad you're talking about mental health and maybe seeing a professional this year! I think people often feel like there's gotta be something "seriously wrong" with them before they look for mental help, even though they go to see a doctor for something physical much more easily. Looking for mental help should definitely be seen as something more normal and natural in my opinion, so I'm glad you're mentioning it! It may encourage people who want to look for help but feel like their case is not "severe enough" (which is bullshit). Good luck with everything! Continuing the video now, sorry for the rant
EDIT: I just finished the video, everything turned out so lovely! Awesome job Angela
You're so right. I was exactly the same. I waited until i had a physical problem, something to point at and say 'this is why I feel so sad/crap/upset', even though I'd definitely been depressed for YEARS by then.
To be honest, part of that was due to the fact that when I first reached out to a psychologist after several things had happened in my life one after the other, and I was struggling, and really felt that something was wrong, I was told that basically, life sucks sometimes and that I should just 'get over it'. So, the 20 year old me decided that I must be over reacting, a silly little girl, and ended up having a breakdown. It still angers me, that initial reaction from a supposedly trained professional, but I now have an absolutely amazing psych, and she and my GP really listen to me. And sure, I have medication to help with my depression/ anxiety/PTSD, but I also have medication for my asthma, and for my auto immune condition, and for my blood pressure. There really should be no difference in how we treat mental health to physical health.
I do truly believe that this separation is changing, however S L O W L Y that change is happening, but we're getting there.
The whole outfit with the red blouse, hat, and shoes make you look like NANCY DREW!!! awwwwwww
angela dear...your discussion up to around 7:21 (!)...please know that you have our undying love and full, enthusiastic support. i'm happy to see whatever you post whenever you post it, and i'm thrilled i get to support you on patreon. brain chemistry is a funny thing...i end up controlling a lot of mine through diet (!)...see dr. daniel amen: "change your brain, change your life." maybe it will help you...in the comfort of your own home. be well; feel better; and know that you are loved!
Dr. Amen is wonderful. Excellent suggestion.
Yeah brain chemistry is weird. And no matter what happens, you've got my support. It's something that no one should have to go through alone
I've been on medicitation for years for clinical depression as well as participating in talk therapy. I had my first bout of depression at age 13, but back then everyone thought it was just teenage growing pains. So, bottom line, do whatever is right for you to feel good/better. Love you, love your channel💕
Vicki Noeske I am with you. I started with my major symptoms at age 11. I was lucky to have a mother who is a doctor and figured things out pretty quickly. Though it has taken me up until recently at the age of 18 to feel better completely. My mom says that female hormones don’t help either.
@@laurenarigo3894 You are very lucky to have a physician/mom. I suffered for 2 decades before finally getting diagnosed and treated. Part of the reason I feel it took so long is my first bout was in 1970. Mental health awareness was very different at that time. Be well Lauren❤🌞
Vicki Noeske One of the reasons why my mother is so good at treating anxiety is because she suffered from anxiety as a child late 70’s onwards. She found relief in the form of swimming because the endorphins made her feel better. Though my aunt always is telling my mom how good of a mother she is by the fact that I get over things quicker than she did at that age. I am lucky because up until the 90’s psych drugs were really only forms of sedatives given to patients in hospital. I grew up with dozens of anxiety, depression, and adhd drugs are on the market to help me. My mother is a pediatrician who is known to receive teens who struggle with mental health. She likes to brag about what I have over come to give other parents hope. Some times I will wear my sports sweatshirts which have my last name on the back and people will come up and ask me if my name is Lauren and I’m Dr. Arigo’s daughter and it’s creepy they start asking about my dog and my classes.
@@laurenarigo3894 What an inspiring story. What a wonder mother and doctor! You are both a testament to what can be achieved by education, counseling & medication. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. Wishing you health & happiness always.
the pink blouse with it makes it look so cute and valentines-y i dig it
In England we called this fabric tartan. I utilize tailor tacks for marking and long and short tacking for speed. You make it will seem so easy, so was surprized to hear about your anxiety issues.
It's tartan in Australia too. I love it
It’s plaid unless it belongs to a family clan or organisation
I also want to add my support. Several people in my family over the years have struggled with depression and/or bi-polar. Don’t be embarrassed. We still love you.
As someone who has struggled with mental health issues for decades, it is important to take care of yourself, it is extra important to be forgiving with yourself when things aren't working quite as well as you'd like. I know society as a whole is not as supportive of dealing with mental health issues but there are many of us out here with mental health issues and there is nothing to be embarrassed about.
BUT! If you upload a video weekly the youtube algorithm pushes you up! Once a month doesnt cut it! I personally loved the weekly vlogs of you just saying what youre gonna do and thats it. That way you have weekly uploads and dont have to rush to finish a project a week
and nothing wrong with making several videos for one project, that way we can see more footage than in one video.
This is like a 1940s Mary Queen of Scots interpretation! It's to die for!
please never be embarrassed about having bad days because everyone goes through them at some point in time and always enjoy the good days
Angela mental health is NEVER something to be embarrassed about. It takes a great deal of courage to fight those struggles and especially to discuss it on RUclips or social media in general. You are an extremely talented young lady and I know you will see and experience amazing things!!
Depression is part of living ,Everyone goes through it, no one lives their life with a smile stuck to their faces all the time ,you are nice and normal so don't change anything xx.
A tip for matching plaid on a curved seam is to use a slip stitch with right sides together. You have to turn one side under at the stitching line so that you can see that the plaid matches exactly. That's how we were taught in the 50's.
Don't be embarrassed about your mental health, it's alright to feel bad even for a long time, and the fact that you've chosen to address the problem and to see someone about it shows you're incredibly courageous and also that you're taking that seriously, so congrats to you!
Something that's really helped me feel better about if I'm not consistent is that it's not a failure or even a setback, I've just paused and can carry on.
Please please please don't feel ashamed about your anxiety. I struggle with it myself and just recently stumbled on a thought that might be of use to you too. The hidden advantage of being someone who leans on the anxious is you're likely (and you clearly are) a person who is more easily able to empathize with people, you are able to work in a quick pace and juggle several thoughts at the same time. As someone whose brain is always "on", I tend to notice people with anxiety are more creative and open to new ideas in general. So by no means is our anxiety a one-sided equation though my goodness how often it feels this way. God bless you!
Glad to have you back. It's always good to talk about one's mental health issues, it helps. You are not alone.
I hope you will feel better this year. Tbh I think since 2014 every year somehow manages to get worse but it's about what we do for ourselves that matters. When you mentioned that tidy places make you happy I emirately added that to my, well, February resolutions. My mom always taught me that 10 minutes of clean up every day should do the job and so far it has worked for my kitchen but hardly for my sewing table
I think there's a real gap in the RUclips 'scene' for simple, vintage sewing tutorials that one can follow at home without a pattern. Things like making a circle skirt from scratch or a teacosy, things that we can really follow along to! Those might be the sorts of videos you could make on low energy/poor mental health weeks. I know I'd love and use them!
My 2 cents worth. Quality not quantity. You have some of the best produced sewing videos on RUclips, so yes, less, but more quality videos is the way too go.
Angela, Thank you for talking about mental health. I have chronic depression, and have found that the more I talk about it to people whom I know, the more it normalizes it for them. Now, to them (and to me), it is no longer something for me to be embarrassed about. It is just part of my life. I hope that the steps you make toward finding a fitting solution are fruitful and that you have every success this year.
i was already here for the final outfit based on the thumbnail, but the sudden cut to it in the video somehow just made it funnier. i think it's absolutely fabulous and would make for a great valentine's day ensemble.
For the record I really like the broken up videos, especially for the bigger historical pieces. I think it gives you more of an opportunity to go in depth about specific elements. If people can’t figure out how to navigate RUclips and find all the videos in a series that’s on them. This is your year girl! Get it!!! ❤️
I have enjoyed your videos! I sincerely think it is brave of you to share your personal struggles. It is very valuable to share this and it is very appreciated!! You are giving opportunity to us to be able to express that you are not alone in the ways you feel and to tell you that we care about you. I suffer from insomnia for many reasons of anxiety and depression etc. It is videos like yours that help me in the late and morning hours with my condition. So...you have helped me with sewing and my peace of mind in the dark hours!!! *I Still love your red dress!! I am 57 yrs. old. Thx for teaching me new things. God Bless.
Angela, you should do a series of historically inspired wedding dresses. I'll bet that would draw a ton of people to your channel.
Thank you for your openness about your mental health as a maker. Make quality and care for yourself. We love your channel for you. Don’t burn out.
I struggle with depression and anxiety, too. I am glad to hear that you are looking into professional help. However many videos you post, I will watch them all. You encourage me to break free from historical patterns and follow my passions. Thank you!
I can't even thread my machine, my daughter promises one day to show me where I am going wrong. Truthfuly I only bought it because I'd been watching your videos since the flower fairy and light up christmas dress period and it looked an awesome process. Realised I watch your videos because your creativity is a little infectious and the fact that they invariably make me smile. Be in no doubt chatty is good and even if the material I bought never becomes a monkey I have had hours of enjoyment from watching an actually creative person create.
Chat away. At times, we all need to open up on how we are really feeling and cooping, with life’s challenges and stress. Sometimes laying it out to strangers is easier. I’m glad that you can recognize your strengths and weaknesses; deal with them...and still put out amazing content. I look forward to your videos...they encourage me to be better.
I'm sharing this video with my daughter, who is 27, doesn't sew, but who looks a lot like you and has sometimes struggled with the exact issues you mentioned: anxiety, bit of depression, worry whether she's doing enough or progressing enough (she's an engineering student). I'm going to show her this so she can see a girl just like her (beautiful, creative, and yet still struggling with balance in some ways) so she can see how positively you identify areas you may be able to influence, and then make plans to improve what you are capable of controlling, while acknowledging that you just can't control everything.
You are doing a great job, Angela!
Mental Health is something so important! you take care of yourself, and make what makes you happy!
I know I'm coming into this, but I completely am with you on the anxiety. I always used to think that people who took medication for that were weak or something, then I started on anti-anxiety medication and within a few weeks I was responding so much better to things! I just want to encourage you, since I love watching your channel, not to feel bad about what is essentially chemistry. Self-care is so important, and you deserve to be happy and anxiety-free!
I loved every moment of this video. I love that you are honest about the struggles with making the garments (and with life). The finished garments are so attractive with your figure. Those shirt sleeves, with their volume, really enhanced your hourglass. It definitely made the added volume in the skirt look intentional. If you don't want to invest the time to make other shirts, then consider making separate collars. Independent collars we're still a fashion item in the mid-century woman's wardrobe. I have one from that time period that is beaded with faux pearls, but that would be a bit more for evening wear. Collars don't require long hours of work, especially when you won't have to fit them to the body of a garment. They can be made using scraps. They can be plain or decorated with lace, piping, embroidery, or beads. They can be straight forward or whimsical. (You have a wonderful sense for whimsy!) So, consider it food for thought.
Hello Angela ! I'm turning 21 years old this year, so we're probably around the same age, therefore I'm not the best person to give you advices on how to live your life, but I can tell you this : I've always been a stressfull person, but it went complety unmanageable six years ago. I suffered from depression, and stayed in my bedroom for months. It took me years to be able to spend an entire day without ever feeling stressed at one point. Now, I'm feeling much better, but there is still a lot of things that makes me anxious (sometimes silly things for others, but for me, it's a big deal). Actually I'm currently in one of those bad days... It also took me years to be able to talk about it, and it helped a lot. I'm impressed by your courage, and you should never apologize for talking about your mental health. It makes feel better to know that I'm not the only one in this situation :)
I find out that creating things with my hands (sewing, embroideries, knitting...) helped me out, and are among the things that kept me going even though I coudn't see me out of this dark place I was in. The advice I can give you, it's to take your time. Do things your rythm if you can. It's okay if people our age are doing things that we wished we could do : don't force yourself, wait until your ready or you wont feel well. I know it's not always possible, but I try to do it as mush as I can, and it helps.
(I'm sorry if my english is terrible, I'm french !).
hi! I don't normally comment, but I've been a subscriber for probably around two years, and you were like 90% the reason why I bought a sewing machine and got into sewing originally. I'm so happy you're getting help soon. I've been depressed and anxious for YEARS, and I know how hard it is. You have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to be ashamed of.
I hope everything turns out alright and you feel better soon!
Our mental health is some serious business. I’m a crafter of all sorts. I have depression and ADHD. I have struggled for the last several years remaining motivated. Some of my projects take 200+ hours of work. I deal with a lot of chronic pain also. I think folks who are artistically inclined tend toward bouts of low motivation. I keep notebooks and write down ideas and then research techniques or source photos and that tends to be the part I don’t like. I also get discouraged if something doesn’t work out how I wanted and then will have to put it down and walk away for awhile. You do such beautiful work. Do whatever you can and don’t stress over what everyone else wants from you. Do what makes you happy. Also, sometimes just saying out loud that you are struggling helps. Trying to keep a lid on those emotions can make the struggle even harder. ❤️
I honestly think that pink shirt works really well with the outfit 🙂👍 I think a white shirt would also look really good. It is a busy outfit but I love it 😍 and it looks so good on you. And thanks for sharing about your mental health, I'm happy to hear that you are taking steps to get better ❤️
I love the shape of this vest! I think it’s very flattering (has a bit of a Victorian riding habit feel).
The thing with “5 minute” exercise videos is that there’s also 5 minutes to pick a video, 10 minutes to find and get into your workout clothes, and then 5 minutes to cool down and get on to the next thing.
Silly you worrying about the waistband of the skirt - when the lines from the vest PERFECTLY merge into the that lovely chevron of the skirt! It is really stunning. My vote is to leave it buttoned all the way up so that people can appreciate how the vest flows into the skirt.
There's no shame in talking about mental health, you're definitely not alone! I have depression issues myself, and I cosplay, and totally feel you on how hard it can be to feel motivated to work on stuff in that state of mind. It's definitely okay to take a step back when you need to!
No one can perfectly match plaid/tartan stripes on waistbands. Kiltmakers don't even attempt it. That you got one stripe to line up on the vest is impressive.
What if you made a pair of white sleeves and attached them to the vest? You'd get the look of a blouse without having to make a whole blouse.
Like many have said I would encourage you not to be embarrassed by having mental health issues, I have depression and anxiety along with other things I used to hide them but I don't anymore, I won't pretend to be something I'm not! I always watch your videos and they push me to want to make things and I have struggled so much to motivate myself and have enough mental clarity to make so I really applaud you for doing this x
I find it satisfiying that the center lines of the vest match up with the cheveron of the skirt
This ensemble somehow gives me major "Young Professor McGonagall" vibes. Which is in all cases a great thing tbh. You look amazing ♥
Can I point out that the diagonal lines of the skirt match up PERFECTLY with the vertical lines of the vest? It’s such a lovely touch and really visually pulls the two pieces together to almost look like a single dress!
I love the way you do your vids and I feel you are too hard on yourself. Depression is hard to deal with and I'm with you 100%.
I am someone with horrible anxiety too. I was diagnosed when I was nine and a lot of it has to do with my ocd. My mother is a doctor so she got me on medication but it has been a long road and up until recently swim meets weren’t fun because I would sit there and panic the whole time. Though it also helped that I found my event. I am a distance swimmer which is supprising because I had a panic attack the first time I swam it and inhaled water on a turn, but I went to sectionals for it and came to love it. The fight against anxiety is something that takes years and a lot of people to help you. If talking about it helps you like it helped me. I say talk about it as much as you need.
Thank you for talking about your mental wellness challenges. It takes courage to risk being vulnerable. I’m a mental health case manager and I strongly believe in using a large variety of professional support including therapy (in any form.) I would also say that 2018 was a year of intense astrological upheaval. You May not be into that but the amount of eclipses we had last year impacted a lot of people. Which is to say you are very much not alone. And if it helps to know, your channel is part of my self-care, copying mechanism plan. Be kind to yourself and congrats on reaching out for support. 😊
I put two small tabs on the lower center back back of my vests with a little buckle (more for decoration) and cinch in the backs of my vests to shape them a bit more I love this one i don't have anything in plaid and i just love it ..This vest is adorable
Your comment about Instagram and how it causes you anxiety comparing yourself to others so you avoided it, but the anxiety didn't go away struck a chord with me. I enjoyed the casual chit-chat of this video. Thanks for sharing.
Well you're not the only one who breaks out with walking I was suprized to hear it happens to someone else because the doctors are not informed of this issue. First and foremost I love your work.
This video is what I needed, your calm - even if unsteady at times - voice, something to look at as in something getting done/made and someone putting into words what I had in mind for the last month. I struggled with making the cut between realizing something and actually committing to a change, it's overwhelming and scary to the point that I postponed it for months or in one case a year. Hearing you voice your struggles, being open about them and the way you find loopholes/solutions for them is calming my nerves. And it means I can find solutions too if I keep looking. Thank you Angela.
i feel almost as if you've spoken directly to me! I've been going through similar issues and problems myself last year, and its hard to keep pushing on and finishing my own projects. Ive been so inspired by your channel, and its comforting to know that even you have a hard time of it. we're all human, be proud of what you create, and im so excited to see all the wonderful content you come out with this year!
glad to see your blogs come back after a long time waiting, can't wait for your 18th century pink ensemble part 2! :D
I’m glad you’re focusing on your mental health! People don’t realize that even when you’re chasing your dreams, you have hard days/weeks/months where you doubt yourself and feel unmotivated and directionless. I find that taking care of my physical health and living/working environment helps keep my mental health in check too. There are some days where making the bed and getting my hair and teeth brushed are accomplishments lol.
Also, I loved when you had weekly vlogs about all the projects you were working on, and then a finished product video dedicated to one specific project when it was done. I feel like that’s kind of best of both worlds: regular content, but you don’t have to worry about cranking out a big project in less than a week. I’ll admit I get way more excited about the unique, elaborate historical costumes, even though the mid century stuff is still cool.
I enjoyed the chattiness! It didn't bother me whatsoever! I enjoyed hearing your thought-process, as well as what was on your mind. :-)
When I was pregnant with my eldest daughter I made a waistcoat in fabric like this. I loved it!! I altered a pattern to make it longer to fit over my bump, I covered buttons, I lined it, worked so so hard on it so I could wear it on Christmas Day. I had sewn clothes before but this was the most complicated, and also the best finished thing I’d ever done. ☺️
By Christmas Day my bump had grown too big to button the waistcoat up 😭 Lol. I loved it tho 😍
I loved this! The pink blouse with the red made this fun and flirty instead of the typical white. The hat really was the cherry on top of the sundae! ...and don't worry about stress or depression, it's just a part of the over all process of people who are movers and shakers. We all just grow through it and make little adjustments here and there. Thank you for helping to add cheer to all of our lives Angela!
Girl, same. I have anxiety too. I take buspirone. It makes me really sleepy though, so I try to only take it when I'm feeling particularly anxious. It's ok to be anxious and the fact that you realize it's not your fault is a step in the right direction. I'm very fortunate in that my husband has a really good job. That makes it so I can be pretty stress free. I don't have a job, so I take care of our dogs, sew, and do things that are calming, like watching your videos. :)
I adore the pink puffy sleeve blouse with the plaid ensemble! Lovely!
Angela, do what is good for Angela. I love your videos, they actually help me with my mental health. Take care of yourself. You are important.
So happy to see a new video of yours!
Depression/anxiety is no laughing matter and definitely not something to be ashamed of. I had to get a nervous breakdown to finally admit I needed help, and I so wish I’d gone before. I hope you feel better soon! You’re such an inspiration and it’s because of you that I finally found the courage to start sewing my own garments 🖤
Angela, the outfit is LOVELY. Don’t be afraid or anxious about not meeting your New Year’s goals consistently. Nobody does that, LOL. Just keep going...take it one day at a time. Getting the help you need is the most important step, and you’ve already done that! (I’ve been there, and done that). As far as exercising, (which I loathe), try a keto diet and intermittent fasting. I’ve lost 25 lbs in 4 months, with NO exercise. Not a gimmick, not a joke, and no fancy supplements! Blessings!
I get the mental health, I suffer from anxiety and depression too. It's hard to cope with, it hinders wanting to be productive. But I'm so glad you want to seek help!! You have a large support family Angela, we're all here.
Hi Angela, I think you are amazing. I was probably very much like you as a child. I was obsessed with historical fashion and constantly sketching clothing designs, dreaming of being a costume or fashion designer. But I grew up and got ordinary office jobs and at the age of 52 I am still an advanced beginner sewist at best. It makes me very happy to see you pursuing your passion. Work on what you enjoy, not what you think your followers might want, because you can never please everybody. Also, this outfit is gorgeous!
Thank you for talking about your mental health struggles. I honestly wished I could give you a big hug while I watched this video. I've struggled with chronic anxiety and depression for most of my life and even though it's definitely still something that I deal with every day, it's gotten much easier to manage over the last few years. I'm really proud of you for thinking about seeking some help in dealing with this because it's so worth it - you are so worth it. I'm sending so much love your way. Hang in there, Angela, you can do this and we're all cheering you on! ❤
Also, I love your chatty videos!!
Hi there, I am so glad that you are openly sharing your healthcare issues, it is important to have an outlet. I agree with the others, you are so creative and positive, and this is why I continue to check you out. I want you to know that it is great to hear your honesty and your sharing your passion of crafts. The outfit turned out so great and the materials, screams really loudly, but who cares, it is what you like (& me too), so make some more! And your welcome on the Patreon (I am M&M), so glad to be part of this. :)
I like that you've posted every week, but I understand why you want to make a change, and I'm excited about it!
I absolutely adore this vest & skirt paired with the blouse ~ those sleeves are just all kinds of fabulous, and the whole ensemble is so divine!
May The Most High bless and heal all aspects of your existence.
Brava! The center panel on that skirt is killer!
I like the blouse.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for speaking up on anxiety and mental health. I am a fellow sufferer. We are not alone
You are so beautiful and talented. Anxiety and depression are the worst. I really hope you can get the help you need. My brain doesn’t make any of the right chemicals on its own and I’m lucky enough that I can take medicine to fix it.
You are very talented and you deserve all the viewers and all the praise for your hard work
BUT HOLY HERA IDC HOW LOUD IT IS I LOVE IT SO MUCH I WANT SOMETHING LIKE THAT FOR MY WARDROBE
I struggle with mental health issues as well. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You wouldn’t feel the need to apologise if you were struggling with cancer. And you shouldn’t feel the need to do so with mental health issues. I hope your going to feel better this year. And manage to deal with your issues better.
It was truly courageous of you to allow your viewers to get to know you better . Thanks
The fabric is so cheerful and fun. I will be on quest to hunt down a similar vest pattern. It is exactly the type I need to sew a riding vest with boning for bosom and back support. The vest needs a high neck an full upper body coverage (minus the arms) and capable of a zippper closure.
I am sorry to hear of your struggles with depression. I am glad you are talking about it and getting help. Please DO NOT compare yourself to other people and their instagram accomplishments!
I love your videos. They make me laugh, they make me challenge myself, they make me proud of you challenging yourself and impress me with what you are willing to try, and able to accomplish.
I know what you mean about wanting to be Proud of something every month...but in truth you should be proud of what you try and what you learn, whether it is social media perfect or not!
2019 seems to be starting as The Year Of Good Mental Self Care. Good for you, and you are not alone!
I haven't watched all of the video yet, as I'm just getting into your discussion about mental health (which is very important), but as you were talking about your uploading schedule, I thought maybe I'd have a suggestion. You've probably already thought about it, and it may have been suggested a million times, but maybe not! I believe that if you were to do weekly vlogs and post them say, Sundays, or whatever day works best for you, it would allow you to put out content while also working more extensively on your projects. Not for us, perse, but so that you enjoy them more and can dabble with more elaborate projects while also giving us content. Personally, I hope that you are able to feel better this year and come to a place you are happy with, and for that, I can wait longer for your wonderful content :). Also, sorry if this is really wordy and comma-y!
Another also, I went to check out your Patreon to see if I can afford to contribute (because I'm in college, and so I feel extra poor) and it's down for maintenance, of course. I'll try to remember to check back later on it!
Sweetie, do what makes you happy and people who like you will follow you, in fact, when you are doing projects that make you happy, that makes us happy too as it shine thru to your work and words. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to try and have everyone follow you. Enjoy your work and the followers will come.😉😍 looking forward to your next video. Hang in there, prayer is always helpful when you feel overwhelmed.😊
Lovely video as always. I've stopped taking new years resolutions because I realized it caused a lot of resentment when 3 weeks in I'd already "failed". The introspection that comes with coming up with new years resolutions is valid and oftentimes very positive but I feel it's more gentle to leave it at that. A list of things you could do to improve your life/health... Not necessarily resolutions. Maybe having on your wall a list of things that would help you and doing them when it's convenient or possible is easier and healthier. E.g. "I enjoy my creative space more when it is tidy" "exercing gives me a rush of adrenaline" "using my accounting software consistently will cause less anxiety on tax day"
Hope you are dong much better, please don;'t put pressure on yourself to post weekly or monthly or by any other time limits - not necessary. You have a goodly amount of videos out there......personally, I watch many of your videos more then once & if I am doing something that is relevant to one of your videos, then I refer back to them many times by watching them. Thank you for sharing your expertise, knowledge and skill - just watching your videos is a tonic. Stay well x
I love watching how you match patterns at seams and how you create fun designs with them. I adore the detail in the front of the skirt!
My daughter spent several years feeling like you do. She’s around your age. I was afraid I would lose her. She got on a birth control that completely changed everything. Her hormones were totally messed up before but who knew? Anyway, she got off all the meds for depression and her anxiety which used to rule her life. You said that about the phone. I had to make all calls for her. Not now. She couldnt go to the store. Now she goes for me. She sounds so much like you. Good luck to you. Many blessings
I love your voice overs, but I do enjoy it so much when we get to see you talking about your fabric and the excitement on your face hihi. we can RELATE. Love your videos, you've really motivated me to keep sewing!
That tartan outfit came out fabulous! You are very talented, creative artist and that makes for a busy mind, just remember to breathe and pace yourself. ( it's easy to get anxious when you feel overwhelmed.) Having a daily time for warm tea helps.
I feel like the outfit is really nice. It's very bright but it seems almost like a perfect Valentine's Day outfit. :)
Oh gosh I love this look! You seriously look gorgeous! Like one of Cary Grant's leading ladies
Do what's best for you and your channel. We do love watching your videos, but not at the risk of your health. I pray that you get a good doctor that can assist you to be the best you.
I've been thru 3 doctors, before getting the right treatments and doses. You got this Chica! Hugs and prayers.
I love this outfit! And you look just wonderful in it. I do enjoy hearing about what's going on in your life, so never feel bad about chatting.
Love the whole outfit! Including the blouse. The vest and blouse would also look fantastic with black trousers.
I'm really glad that you were able to get some rest from posting.. You spoiled us last year (Im not complaining at all) I'm just don't want you to get super tired and stop doing what you love...
I really love every video you make even if is not something I liked to wear, I love watching the creative process.
I want to be one of patreons but my budget is very limited, please don't forget about you tube.
Your are an inspiration and if you feel like taking about you anxiety, we are listening and supporting you...
My family and myself we are all about anxiety so I know what you are talking about...
I can’t thank you enough for the work you do. You are an absolute inspiration to me. I’ve learned so much through your videos. I’ve struggled with mental health problems in the past and appreciate how open and honest you are about them. Love you! Can’t wait to see more of your incredible work!
I really enjoy the chatty format, and I think that you should do what makes you feel happy and helps your mental health. I know how bad depressive episodes can be, and you should never apologize for your mental health. If I had money, I would definitely support you on patreon, but unfortunately, I don't. Thank you for all the effort that you put into making these videos, and I hope the new year is better for you.
I saw an Angela clayton video, and i had to watch it IMMEDIATELY.
Siriously angela you inspired me to actually start sewing the things i envisioned and you made me understand biastape, thank you.
Thank you so much for speaking about your struggle with mental health. So many people struggle with it (myself included) and there is nothing to be embarrassed about. So glad to hear you are seeking help to deal with those issues. Please know that you are loved and appreciated and that you bring a lot of joy to those of us who watch your videos.
Also on the resolution front, it sounds like you may have tried to change too much at once. You may have more success if you pick one goal at a time and work on it for a month or so and then add in another one. You don’t need to change everything all at once. You’ve got time. :)
Angela, thank you so much for sharing. I've gone through a similar experience in 2016/17 in terms of disappointing experiences and continuing to struggle. It can be hugely life altering. I've found your whole outlook can change but focusing on the positive you've learned about yourself and allowing yourself to heal is important. I have to say, I'm not sure I've mastered it but I will say, knowing someone as talented as you also struggles, makes me feel a bit less alone in it all.
Thank you for sharing your talent!
I totally feel you about the rash during exercise! I had to stop running a few years ago, as it was getting so bad that I was crying from the burn of my skin mid-run... Now I have a pretty regular yoga practice which causes no pain/rash. I think you just have to find your activity!