finishing a dragon dress to celebrate house of the dragon
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- The chaotic conclusion to making this dress, ft. the skirt, sleeves, and something to co underneath it. If you missed part ONE, check that out here! • making a dragon dress ...
If you are wondering where I’ve been, I have two posts on patreon regarding my absence if you're curious.
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/ very-long-long-101392638
the TLDR tho is that I have been nowhere, just depressed.
WORN PHOTOs: www.patreon.com/posts/red-and...
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You may also like my dragon dress! A video about making that is here: • The Dragon Dress
black satin & crepe scaled fabrics were from (wouldn't recommend them tho descriptions were wrong and shipping was shady): www.etsy.com/shop/Springdesig...
red scaled fabric was from: www.etsy.com/shop/Spin4funByShay
the grey fabric from hell was from Jo-anns
the satin faced chiffon was bought from Hamed Fabric in NYC
broadcloth/lining was from tutu.com
bias tape maker (affiliate link): amzn.to/4c5f6NA
bodkin threader (affiliate link): amzn.to/4ctfplG
trims:
black beaded: www.etsy.com/listing/16293389...
sequin (affiliate link): amzn.to/4ckU8KQ
red/black lace is from: www.laceplace.com/
the black ruffled trim was bought from an overstock store, so no link, sorry!
jewelry:
mostly vintage costume bits from antique shops. the star shaped beads were from Michaels craft. the dragon pendant is a brooch from amazon (affiliate link) : amzn.to/3VKigiH
the wig is from: www.missbitterbetty.com/colle...
the contacts were from mocoqueen (I think)
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music used:
Hero Expedition by Saowakhon Media
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Searching Through Medieval Times Video Game Background No Melody by Humans win
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(everything below this point is horribly out of date so proceed with that in mind, lol)
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Hello everyone~ I was both shocked and extremely touched by there response to my last video. Thank you so much to all of you who waited, watched, and commented! This took longer to finish up than I expected, so it went up for patrons last Sunday while I polished it up a bit more before making it live today. I hope you enjoy it, and worn photos can be found here: www.patreon.com/posts/red-and-black-107185614?Link& 💕
This is very unusual and befitting a dragon princess. Great job, love seeing you put things together to achieve a desired look. Good having you back. Take care. Stay positive! You'll do it😊❤
It is just so nice to see you and your art again. Hope you are well, you have been missed.
I just wanted to comment on what you said at the end of the video. You may be right that not all people receive so much kindness. But they should. Each and every person deserves that kind of kindness. That includes you! I hope that with time you will come to accept that you are worthy of this kindness. Let it sink in and help you change how you see yourself! Sending hugs. Glad Ur back and absolutely NO pressure to create content. You first us second! Hugs!
Soo much love your way
You receive kindness because of the culture you've created- somewhere safe and supportive for creatives. You made a kinder world for us, and you get to live in it too
Thank you for articulating what we all are thinking/feeling
Seconding OP's very well articulated sentiment!!
Dear Angela, for this 63-year-old woman who enjoys sewing, thoroughly enjoys all that you make and create. Thank you for your honesty, your inspiration, your joy for sparkly things (because I love them too) and your courage to do something that to me seems so complicated… But you figure it out and you share it with us and I think it’s amazing!…so thank you, thank you, thank you. Sending you sparkly hugs.🌟⭐️✨💫
So proud of you, I know how debilitating anxiety and depression can be. Loving your ideas for Dragon dresses.
Ah, love the chaotic energy of the petticoat deliberations😅
That project was quite the undertaking, after such a long break. I'm really, really impressed you pulled that through in such a short time.
And please don't worry about answering comments. I think the people who take the time and have the necessary empathy to write them (maybe often based on personal experience), understand that answering all of them would cost you an enormous amount of emotional energy, you just don't have at the moment. And making you uncomfortable by putting pressure on you is the last thing any of us would want.
You just do your thing and 'find your groove' again, as we liked to say in my misspent youth 🙂
Agreed! No pressure, love you Angela 🥰
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"Hospital gown chic" brought a bit of joy to my day.
The butterfly blouse you are wearing in the opening is amazing! really just wow!
I did a google image search so fast for that!
@@heather3021did you find it? I thought it was beautiful as well!
@healinggardens-terribowlby3129
VIVARIUM CUTE AS A BUTTON SHIRT - LIMITED by blackmilk sold out but maybe luck on second hand market
The biggest wins with depression and anxiety are being able to do the "normal" things again. I'm so proud of you for jumping back in. It can be so hard to feel out of practice and just not good at the things you used to do. Getting through a whole sewing project and making videos about it is such a huge step. We missed you and we're so glad to have you back. 🥰
I have been subscribed for about 8 years and have enjoyed watching your creative endeavors. So many of us have battled the depression beast and know how hard it can be to come back. So proud you have returned to doing things that give you joy. I am looking forward to your next project, whatever and whenever it may be.
Ahh, it came out stunning! Also, that bit at the end about finally finishing a project after years? Felt that so much. It’s good to see you creating again
I will never not watch one of your videos. I learn so much from them and I am always in love with the finished product. I used to be a terrified sewist (like, I would literally call my mom and make her come sit with me) and as much as she would tell me perfection is not required, I couldn't understand that. Then seeing you point out your mistakes, talk about what you would do differently if you made it again, and seeing how beautiful the outcome is made me more confident in my sewing. It made me able to unpack my sewing machine again after my mom passed away and try again. I don't make masterpieces, but I have made a few serviceable and quite pretty pieces.
Costumes feel real because you can imagine the character living in them is so wonderfully explained.
Thank you for happening to be here to hang out with me on a rough night. I've now fed myself, drank some water, and having given up on trying to work, kitty came to cuddle with me.
We get through another day.
And I wish I'd gotten that kind of horse hair braid last skirt I hemmed. Oh well. At least it was only 1 1/2" wide. Good reminder.
Love the dress!!! Thanks for the transparency with your mental health, it's very relatable. You're one of the creators who inspired me to start sewing costumes, so it's nice to have you back! I'm glad you're feeling well enough to create again, there's nothing better than finishing a project after a long time away.
The fabrics give me major envy, you have such a good eye for textures and color combos!
Damn girl!! You kicked depression in the ass for that to be your first project!! I can tell you worked so hard to come back. So glad to see you being so happy and delighting us all with your videos. You got me back into sewing about 4 years ago and I have progressed so far since then. I love how you tell us it doesn’t have be perfect to be beautiful as long as you like it. If you ever need to hear this, know that you are worth being here because of all of us, you’ve brought some thing for each of us that makes us happy.
Just commenting to say that I have always loved your unique blend of historical silhouettes and fantasy inspiration - it creates this beautiful blend that tells strong stories. Can't wait to see more to come at whatever pace is sustainable for you :)
It's going to be wonderful and hysterical if "Hospital-gown chic" catches on.
The blouse you're wearing is exquisite.
Thank you for taking us with you while you made this gorgeous dress. The final look is stunning! And your channel is always so nice and honest and relatable - you deserve ALL the kindness.
Welcome back, Angela. You are appreciated, your whimsey was much missed.
Ahhhh....the blouse! The hair! The way you're matching with the background! I love it. So fun and whimsical 💖
And I remember you acquiring all these darling little figurines and how excited you were when unwrapping them.
Here I am fighting off depression and executive dysfunction just so I can make a small curtain for my door lmao.
This turned out so amazing! Of course I'm biased and anything with red (my favorite color) is going to get a thumbs up from me lol. But the pairing of all the different fabrics together looks soooo good.
Hey Angela
You were my first costuber I got introduced to via the CZcams algorithm some 7 years ago (I believe). Your content gave me the confidence to sew my first dress ever. It was my graduation dress for a school I attended and I had one week to complete it - I'm still mostly proud of it and I'm now in an apprenticeship to become a seamstress! 🎉
You taught me so many techniques and you also let me down the historical costuming and dress rabbithole - which led me to dress late victorian everyday. Thank you for your inpact in my life! ❤ And I share some of your mental health struggles aswell - so I feel very connected to you - and let me tell you, I missed you so much!
I was checking on your youtube site, blog and in general scouring the internet for news about you ever since your last video every couple months 😊.
So glad your back!
PS: No need to respond! Maybe consider giving this comment a heart if it brought a little happy smile to you, if that's too much aswell that is fine aswell 😊
Angela! I'm so happy for you to be at a place where you feel you can do the things you love and enjoy again, and of course it is wonderful we get to see this, and enjoy your creative process! Never doubt yourself, you really deserve the kindness, since you have created the space for it by being equally kind! Lots of Love!!
Honestly, I love the finished dress. It really looks great, as do the worn pictures!
I'm looking forward to seeing more projects, though no pressure, take your time. Stay safe, and know that people appreciate you as well! 💕
We appreciate you, you are worth waiting for
I’m so glad to see this completed project. Which is beautiful. And the trim! So good! Thank you.
Angela adding complicated sleeves to a project? Now I've seen everything! 😉
Angela, cutting up the back seam of the under dress to allow for petticoat volume: “nobody’s gonna know. How would they know? How would they know.” 😂❤
You have inspired me for years and i have been dreaming about the beautiful dresses you’ve made al the time. Depression is horrible, getting yourself out of bed can be so incredibly hard. I’m glad you are doing and feeling a little bit better and are able to enjoy HOTD, and were able to make this costume to match. I hope things will get easier and easier over time ❤️
That dress is absolutely beautiful, and I'm not just saying that because I, too, love dragons to a *perfectly reasonable* degree. 😂 And I'm very glad to see you back again! I hope you're feeling better, and even if you aren't yet that's okay because only you can decide what your recovery looks like. We're cheering for you!❤❤❤
As someone who has battled depression and Bipolar II for over 20 years, I'm so incredibly proud of you for fighting. Personally, the hints you had dropped in previous videos, i have been thinking of you a lot over the last almost 2 years. But seeing your smile again was so reassuring.
But always remember this. You, not just because of your channel and influence, but YOU matter to this world. We are all blessed to be a part of your life and will be forever grateful you share your talents with us. But always remember, Angela Clayton the person, matters. Keep going!!! We are all here cheering you on and supporting you.
Your sewing skills are stellar! I've been sewing for almost 70 years (off and on) and am amazed at your creativity and ability to transform a design into a beautiful garment. Thank you for posting this video!
As usual, you killed it with the trims and fabrics.❤🖤❤️
Sweet girl, you deserve all the kindness. In fact, we could freeze-dry it so it can be more compactly packed and then spring to full size when opened! This is a lovely gown - your magic touch does that - and I look forward to more as you are able to share them. :)
Love the dress and glad to see you making videos again! I like this multi-part videos rather than one really long one.
loved this! you might think the dress is clunky, but honestly, given how little time you had and the time away from sewing, i think you did a fantastic job with it. it definitely screams "dragon mum" in my opinion. as someone with raging anxiety and depression, I appreciate how difficult some things can be (like daily living). but I really respect you, and your drive to not let it totally rule your life. highs and lows will always happen, but the fact that you're strong enough to get back out there and continue is something to be proud of. I look forward to any more videos from you, whenever they happen.
I think the dress is beautiful. I love the colors and the way you included the scale trim. I know how hard it is to be just knocked out by mental illness. I lost years of my life that way myself. I'm glad you're here, and I hope you can continue doing what you want to do.
Yes my friend, regardless of what you pick out as flaws, us novices see as freaking awesome!!! I cannot express how happy I am to skulk about and bask in your creativity. One day, my meager attempts of sewing will reach your level of skill. Once again your kick ass level will be reclaimed as previous standard operating procedure! That. My friend. Keeps me coming back to just hear you and marvel how you create the beautiful dresses and witness your overall shenanigans.
Depression? It’s a day by day thing. Good days will soon outweigh the bad days. Also, on those days where it overwhelms. We all got you. Take the time you’ll need to regroup cause we all understand Angela. Just please. Don’t stay away so long. You are missed. So ladybug, See you on the next project! Hugs!
Love the dress love love that red fabric. I’m so jealous. You just keep going. We’re all anticipating the next costume. Thank you.
Gosh I've missed your sweet self so much. I feel your doubt and struggle so hard here and I'm so grateful you are hanging on and trying to fight your way back. The dress is gorgeous and from here, it really doesn't look costume-ish. It just looks regal and amazing and beautiful and totally appropriate to someone dragon adjacent.
I have not watched the last few seasons of drag race either, and miss those live reaction threads. I'm so tickled to know you were there too. Here's too both of us getting back in the work room in every sense. And your out-tro was all the acknowledgment anyone wants or needs.
This dress is amazing!
I found your channel (via Morgan Donner) sometime in the past year and have learned so much from your videos (including rearranging or ignoring pattern instructions when they make no sense). I just wanted to let you know that even during the depression and mental health fog where time isn't real, you and your videos helped me.
They taught me things about sewing and fashions through the years sure. But they also kept me company during hospital stays, bad health days stuck in bed, and my own mental health struggles. They were a little bit of joy for me in those times.
So thank you for your past videos and your current ones. You are amazing.
It's so good to see you again!
As a maker whose projects after sit for weeks or months waiting on my energy to be high enough to climb the stairs to my office\sewing room, thank you for doing all that you do. I love your videos and that you are so kind. Please be kind to yourself. You deserve all the support you have received and more
It ia so good to have you back. I am glad you are feeling much better. 18 months without sewing and the first thing you sewed was so complicated. I had a few years when I did not sew. Work, small children, undiagnosed ADHD. many reason. Ironically, it was an illness that got me back into sewing. I now sew dance costumes and Steampunk costumes.
When you are not well you need to do want you can to get better. If it meens a complete rest from what brings you joy normally, then that is what you must do.
Hope you carry on getting better.
Your humorous commentary always brightens my day. I hope you’re feeling better and are motivated to work on new projects. -- The little math lesson in the middle killed me.
As someone who grew up sewing alongside a perfectionist mother and sister, I simply adore your "find a way and get it done" attitude. It took a long time for my mom to accept that me sewing that way was ok too. Making and learing from mistakes are the most important part of skill building, not being perfect. We need more realistic folks showing that it is ok and fun to learn along the way. Thank you Angela for being willing to put yourself out there like that. It is truly appreciated.
I know what it feels like to try and push through when the depression sets in and your world goes dark, and I applaud you for taking the time away to take care of yourself. This dress is fantastic, and it is fantastic seeing you excited to sew again!
Angela, absolutely no one can do what you do. Your humor, talent, creativity, and your fun personality are all irreplaceable.
I'm so glad you are sewing again! I have loved your channel for years, and have missed your lovely videos lately. But mostly I'm glad you are ok. Thank you so much for sharing this project with the Internet! I hope sewing is bringing you joy. Your last video inspired me to make a project for an event last weekend, even though I was pressed for time and hadn't touched my sewing machine in a month. You bring so much light and inspiration to the world and I'm so glad you are here
I’m LIVING for Angela’s resurrection of creativity.
The back was so successful- makes me think that everywhere you walk leaves a trial of fire
Love the end result! I knew you would make it work!
Next project I vote a menswear inspired outfit. It's ALWAYS so cool to see your ideas for the menswear inspired ensembles.🤩
It turned out so well! I am so happy that you did this project. As someone who has depression I understand how incredibly hard it is to even do everyday tasks, let alone a detailed dress design and construction. Great job, and I can't wait to see what else you create.
It’s so cool to see you creating again! I hope we get to see at least one more dragon project
Soooo proud of you - you've come a long way - one step at a time - one minute, one hour , one day at a time - it's great to see you working though it and making a beautiful garment - YOU GO GIRL ❤
So good to see you back Angela. You have given us so much pleasure with all the clothing and costumes you have made. You are very talented and I am so looking forward to your next project. Bless you and take care of yourself.
You are so deserving of kindness! I totally relate to depression sucking the life out of something you used to love, that brought you joy. Im glad you found your way back to creating! We love your creativity. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Fantastic video, fantastic finished robe, fantastic to see you back again, and fantastic to hear about the forthcoming dragon-dresses! I hope you will grow to love yourself as much as everyone else loves you (I know it's a bit cheeky to speak on behalf of "everyone", but at least everyone here seems to love you). Depression is a difficult obstacle to overcome. You have been hugely strong and courageous and powerful to have come as far as you have. Bravissima! and kindest regards, k
The ending was so heartfelt that i cried. I feel unworthy for the support i receive and fight the same debilitating depression. Welcome back
The finished dress looks fantastic. I could so see a character in House of the Dragon wearing it. I love all the fabrics, trims and especially the 3 chains holding the front edges of the bodice together. I would love to see a dragon-riding costume of pants, top and cloak. With boots, hat and long gloves to protect against the cold and the dragon scales.
I have recently been trawling through a bunch of historical paper patterns and have been seeing your beautiful face often! It has reminded me of all of the amazing work you have done as a craftsman and artisan. You have so much talent.
This is an amazing costume Angela. I am also excited that you are back on my screen as I have missed seeing you and wonder how you are going. Depression is an awful road to travel, I know what it is like myself. Thank you for being you xx
So excited for your return ❤❤
Oh babes, you're breaking my heart at the end! You SO deserve the love you receive!! I know I speak for many of us when I say we follow because your love and passion shines through in everything you do. I do understand the depression leading to a lack of making, I myself have been struggling with that a lot. Without trauma dumping, I have a progressive chronic illness that lead to me no longer being able to hold a job in summer 2019, and not really being able to vend or do customs by 2021. I've been fighting to get disability income and that whole process is "prove you're worthless" which can be incredibly demoralizing, so that piles on top and makes it hard to make things.
I'm sure my friends are screaming to take my own advice here, but even if it's sewing square quilts or cloth napkins, starting things you never intend to finish just because the feel of the fabric in your hands is comforting, heck even finger painting... Doing someone to scratch the creative itch can help spark that fire of passion again. As silly as it sounds, I decided to try making a franken-plushie backpack based on one in the boarder print of a lolita skirt, decided I hated it, and made a plushie for a friend that complimented it instead. Then I spent weeks making single Kandi bracelets in pride flag colors and each color of the rainbow to pass out because I know how much serotonin I get seeing the look of surprise joy I get from people that I give them to. That pushed me to actually go to the pride festival here when I haven't attended in years because of my health/anxiety! I handed out all but 6 to people who's outfit matched them and got a lot of joyful cries and so much enjoyment in just the 2-3 hours I was able to be there. Now I want to make whole cross stitch style pictures from pony beads even though I know I'll never finish a project and end up passing them on in the ADHD crafter group! 😂
I guess what I'm saying is, take your time on big things or make tiny things that bring you a bit of joy, we'll still be here to cheer you on. ❤
Love you so much Angela! Take as much time as you need, we'll be here whenever you decide to come back. Your health is the most important thing. And the dress is lovely as always! That overlay on the underdress is stunning, the effect almost looks like velvet from a distance.
I struggle with a lot of mental health struggles and it's a silly thing but this quote from Katrina in animal crossing always makes me feel a little bit better: "Remember that bad times are just times that are bad." It helps me put in perspective that even when things feel the worst, that time will continue and there will be good days again too. ♥️
I'm so happy to see you sewing again and posting here! Finding joy in things you love is one of the hardest things (along with all of the other things) of depression. I don't know about anyone else, but I will be a happy subscriber and watcher to your channel as long as you are willing to share with us. Take your time and be gentle with yourself. 💖 I hope you find all the ruffles you want in your life.
Sending you a big hug. I'm proud of you for making something, and for recognizing how amazing it is that you did. Creativity isn't always an easy journey, but doing something - even when it's less than your personal best work or what you imagined - is worthwhile. I'm grateful you chose to share your process and make a video of what you made - it looks beautiful and is absolutely inspiring for those of us who are still developing these skills. (I definitely need to remember to put horsehair braid in my Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure cosplay to help shape the hem and front opening, so I totally learned something from your process).
-Just a member of the community you've built, feeding you back some of the energy you've already put out into the world.
Love it! You look like a fantasy villianess plotting world domination! 😊😊
A beautiful comeback project to exercise your creative muscles! ❤️
Cant wait to see what else you create and are kind enough to share with us, always a delight to see what you work on.
Seriously, your creativity and vulnerability you share with us is beautiful. It helps me treat myself with kindness while i struggle with my own mental health. And it helps keep me inspired as im working on my own sewing projects.
If you decide to go back to a monthly schedule or just pop back every year or so to video dump what you worked on, always a pleasure to watch and see.
It's so good to see you again, welcome back!
Congrats on finishing this project!! It turned out so beautiful! I’ve been subscribed since I saw your rufflly skirt tutorial on Pinterest years ago and I have been amazed by all your creations since then. As a person with chronic depression and anxiety issues, I feel qualified to say that you are a badass for pulling yourself out of the low to get back to your passion. Even if you need to take more breaks, I hope you continue on your path out of depression. It’s so hard to do but focusing on the positives is the best way to keep your momentum. Receiving kindness is a positive and you deserve as much as you’re getting and more.
The finished dress looks so badass and reminds me of renaissance portraits, but make it dragons. It takes me back to your old cosplay days before you went full historical, and let me tell you, you still rock the hell out of those contacts and big skirts ❤
Girl ! The amount of joy I've felt when I saw your new video ! You were one the first (if not the first) fashion channels I've ever watched, and you've inspired me to start sewing. You are lovely, truly, and loved by many people, icluding me, even if we've never met. I know for a fact that when depression hits, it's truly hard to do anything, and the appreciation that people have for you may feel like not much, or even undeserved, but know that we're here for you, and we wait with glee for each new video.
Also, I hope that Plastique wins, and Shannel gets one star !
You are resilient as hell, Angela! I'm so so glad you've survived the last two years and that you're feeling up for making things again, even if it's not to the same degree as previously. Depression and anxiety are monsters to deal with (I have C-PTSD + MDD, I get it
I love seeing videos from you again! And I just want to say that the way you explain every step shows how much you understand sewing and structure. You have amazing skills! Yes, you might make mistakes like any of us, but your knowledge is so great! Don't feel pressured, but I would love seeing more from you! In the mean time I'll rewatch the old ones hahaha
not me getting all teary at the end. nope, not me *grabs tissue*
the dress looks great! i think it came out awesome, and i'm glad you were able to make it and i'm glad you felt comfy sharing it with us! :D
Congratulations on your first finished garment in a while! I've gone through periods of depression when I couldn't even think of participating in the creative outlets I loved. I'm so happy to see you feeling good enough to flirt with getting back in the saddle! You may not have been completely satisfied with this project, but I and I'm sure many others are thrilled about it. Keep on chugging!
I read your blog style posts in the link provided. Wow, I am so glad I read them because it helped me. It sounds sort of like my life. I have suffered off & on depression most of my life. Time is flying by. It's been like a blur the last few years. I lost my mom, then my sister, my aunt, 2 of my senior dogs, & a few friends. I haven't sewn since last December. In fact, I have a pattern on material that needs to be finished getting cutting out. If you go into my sewing room, it looks like some sci fi movie where people just leave their house & everything is left just as it is. I have gained so much weight & don't feel like doing anything at all. I get migraine headaches all the time. I don't take any kind of medication because I am relying on my faith. Everyone is different & has to do what is right for them. I also get seasonal depression in the summer, not winter. I love cold weather & it's mostly hot in southern Texas, 8 to 9 months out of the year. I know when the cooler weather comes back, I will once again feel better. I also am learning so much in this season. I am learning to live to please me instead of everyone else. I almost killed myself living for others. Now if I want to make a video, I just do it for me. I don't even care if anyone watches. I just do what I want. I live how I want & I don't care anymore what people think. I was raised by a mom who was always so put together. My stepdad was a military man & put too much pressure on us all. We each grow to find our own way. I pray you find your happy space in life again. Your dogs are so cute. Posie is such little darling. I love dogs. I say all this not so much as to bring attention to myself but to let you know that a lot of us are going through the same type of things & we understand. Ive learned in life not to beat myself up. I am doing the best that I can. PS: Been following you for years. Have often said prayers for you. Much love & tender care.
I'm a relatively new subscriber since I happened upon your dragon dress sometime last year and subbed then. You make wonderful creations! Honestly I think it looks fantastic! As hard as it can be, we all need to remember to give ourselves some kindness especially when we are struggling to feel like we deserve it. Take that moment to see yourself as a scared little puppy in a big scary place, who just needs a gentle pat on the head and let yourself except that kindness from yourself. That's something I've been working on for myself, so I thought I'd share. :) No reply needed, sharing in your video how much you appreciate the viewers, supporters and commenters was very sweet.
All those trims are so worth it. I love how you apply all these additional textures that differentiate panels and add interest. It sets your work apart.
I'm so glad you are here. New videos or rewatching your backcatalogue. ❤
YASSS MORE DRAGON DRESS 🐉🐲🫶
This is amazing!!! You made something absolutely stunning. And you’re freaking hilarious as always!!
The gown is spectacular ❤❤❤.
I’m so proud of you for pushing through the design and sewing and then on top of all that…making a video to share with all of us.
I’m an absolute dragon nut myself and really looking forward to seeing more dragon ish delights from you.
You have so many quotable moments in your videos! It makes me so happy that you are back. And I cried at the end when you were talking about how loved you felt. I’m so happy that’s how your come back began!
This turned out so amazingly. I love how you used the scales decoratively. Gorgeous 🎉❤
❤🎉😊😊 LOVE that you are back, and I really appreciate how you show the details (and disappointments) of planning and making. The dress is almost as AMAZING as you are. Glad you are feeling up to sewing and sharing again.
I squealed when I saw your first video because I was so excited to see you up again! This design came out amazing and always goes above my expectations, you really are so talented. I'm excited to share with you that my wedding dress is actually going to be your French style gown you made so many years ago! M7885, my moms going to help me and we have some amazing fabrics picked out for it. They reminded me of you and how you can easily bling something up and add so much dimension! If you ever need time you take time, I will always be here to support!
Don't ever think you don't deserve kindness sweetheart depression is a disease none of us choose. You should be so proud of yourself for managing this project.sending lots of love and hugs from England
I really like your blouse that youe are wearing to boot. I hope you have a great return to CZcams and a working hobby of sewing with design. I have missed you!
As somebody who also struggles with depression and anxiety (on top of having autism, fun times) and who is usually very creative on better mental health days..... I can't even imagine being able to create something as intricate and stunning as this dress. Just, wow. I would consider creating that stunning dress as a huge win over your mental health issues
Bring on the Dragons! LOL So happy you are able to be back and loving your creativity!
I love this dress so much! If I were you, I would totally wear the outer dress as a robe and just lounge around the house in it all day.
So good to see you back on here. I love all your projects and how well you show and explain everything. You are so inspiring!
I think it's amazing!! I am so glad that you are back as I missed you!
The worn photos look amazing! 😍 7:41 we are very proud 😂😂 you're so funny.
About five or six years ago I found your videos. They inspired me to get back into sewing. Now I’m preparing costumes to wear to Fan Expo in Colorado and the Renaissance festival. Your videos that I look forward to the most and get the most inspiration from. Thank you for creating an environment of inspiration.
Hey Fellow Angela, Glad to see you back and making! I've been watching you for years and I love your designs and creations. Since your nail polish video I have acquired a small hoard of cupcake glitter polishes, so thanks for that rec.
Sometimes the hardest person to be nice to is yourself, but it's worth the effort. Congrats on the video, you're doing great! Don't let the imposter syndrome get you down, your accomplishments don't expire and just cause it's been a while doesn't mean you don't still have those skills. Looking forward to seeing more from you soon!
The world needs more kindness, but you have created here a space of kindness for both yourself and for us to share with each other. I hope you and whoever else that may read this comment knows you are worthy of kindness and respect regardless of what you or others might think. Often the voices in our head that say terrible things are louder than the nice voices from other people, just know those voices are only telling you lies and find one kind thing to say to yourself a day. You made an amazing dress Angela! I loved the way it came out and so what if it’s a little costumey, I think it leans more towards some kind of court regalia from a fantasy novel. I would love to see a matching surcoat, and heck yes to more dragon themed outfits! Those photos at the end just really captures the vibes of an evil but beautiful queen and I love it. Hopefully we will be seeing you again soon, sending you big virtual hugs and a huge we’re glad your back cheer!
How clever how you synched the wrists! I so admire your creativity❤
Your projects are always great! I'm so glad you are feeling creative again. I too enjoy sewing, crocheting, knitting, and sketching but sometimes i just have to take a break. Sometimes the breaks are for a few months and then its almost like discovering the craft all over again and the joy it brings. Your projects are always at a high skill level, and i look forward to seeing what idea you bring to life next.
You are the sweetest person. I love your videos and I watch them on repeat all the time. I suffer from depression and anxiety as well. I hide away in my room and watch videos. Watching you makes me feel not so alone. So many times I’ve wanted to call it quits because I feel so alone and lonely. I truly have no one. But hearing you talk about your struggles and reading the comments I realize I’m not alone. Please be kind to yourself. Your community loves you and we need you. ❤️🐾