Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 48 minutes ago
I was hoping to post a hat tutorial today, but I got sick and didn't want to hurt your ears with a coughing filled voice over. So here is a random assortment of clips from the past two months instead!
✩ Things mentioned ✩
Manhattan Vintage : manhattanvintage.com
The fabrics I hauled were from: fabricmartfabrics.com
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar (this is an affiliate link): amzn.to/2IitTaP
Hoop skirt video: youtube.com/watch?v=XdbjpI_5SCg
Bunny dress video: youtube.com/watch?v=QkyoJdFBVl0
PO BOX : 1042
Manorville NY, 11949
New hampshire vlog (patreon exclusive) :patreon.com/posts/new-hampshire-26243300
NYC Fabric Haul (patreon exclusive) : patreon.com/posts/fabric-haul-26765757
Anastasia Sketches (patreon exclusive): patreon.com/posts/historically-26010246
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If you would like to help support the channel, please check out my Patreon!
patreon.com/angelacostumery
It helps fund all my videos. And contributing gives you early access to my videos, and access to a bunch of exclusive content!
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
Blog: https: angelacostumery.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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About me:
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.
I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.
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My patterns (go buy them!): mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=angela%20clayton
Meet my sewing machines video! : youtube.com/watch?v=u5EDJcLWc8Y
My dress form is a 10-12 display form from buystoreshelving.com
My reference books: angelacostumery.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews
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I was hoping to post a hat tutorial today, but I got sick and didn't want to hurt your ears with a coughing filled voice over. So here is a random assortment of clips from the past two months instead!
✩ Things mentioned ✩
Manhattan Vintage : manhattanvintage.com
The fabrics I hauled were from: fabricmartfabrics.com
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar (this is an affiliate link): amzn.to/2IitTaP
Hoop skirt video: youtube.com/watch?v=XdbjpI_5SCg
Bunny dress video: youtube.com/watch?v=QkyoJdFBVl0
PO BOX : 1042
Manorville NY, 11949
New hampshire vlog (patreon exclusive) :patreon.com/posts/new-hampshire-26243300
NYC Fabric Haul (patreon exclusive) : patreon.com/posts/fabric-haul-26765757
Anastasia Sketches (patreon exclusive): patreon.com/posts/historically-26010246
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If you would like to help support the channel, please check out my Patreon!
patreon.com/angelacostumery
It helps fund all my videos. And contributing gives you early access to my videos, and access to a bunch of exclusive content!
✩✩✩
If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
Blog: https: angelacostumery.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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About me:
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.
I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.
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My patterns (go buy them!): mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=angela%20clayton
Meet my sewing machines video! : youtube.com/watch?v=u5EDJcLWc8Y
My dress form is a 10-12 display form from buystoreshelving.com
My reference books: angelacostumery.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews
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![Weekly Progress Log #13 : Sewing & Costumery
This week we focus on an 18th century dress; which was much more successful than my last attempt! And some other random things. Way more info linked down below!
Worn photos, comparisons, and construction notes: https://angelacostumery.com/2017/12/17/making-an-18th-century-floral-round-gown/
WATCH THIS FIRST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LchxIqtX1J4
Sorry if this seems a bit disjointed, there were a couple non 18th century dress related clips that seem sort of out of place, but I didnt want to outright delete them either!
✩ References ✩
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/86908
https://www.augusta-auction.com/component/auctions/?view=lot&id=287&auction_file_id=1
✩ Shown ✩
Floral Fabric - it is a print by Moda, but I cant find it online :(
Similar:
https://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/itemDetail.do?item-id=1035359&order-quantity=1&customer-item=1867.40981&order-uom=&warehouse-id=6&item-number=1867.40981
https://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/itemDetail.do?item-id=1021835&order-quantity=1&customer-item=1867.39683&order-uom=&warehouse-id=6&item-number=1867.39683
https://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/itemDetail.do?item-id=1040624&order-quantity=1&customer-item=1867.42257&order-uom=&warehouse-id=6&item-number=1867.42257
The linen lining is from Jo-anns
Fabric Mart order:
http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Berry-Fuchsia-100-Cotton-Suiting-43W.html
http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Sand-Burnt-Red-White-100-Rayon-Ditsy-Floral-Print-Blouse-Weight-Woven-57W.html
http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Harvest-Orange-Red-Mocha-Linen-Polyester-Plaid-Suiting-62W.html
(the last one was out of stock)
Kensington Shoes (this is an affiliate link): http://www.american-duchess.com/kensington-18th-century-shoe-oxblood-red?tracking=59f69b6887bc2
Charlotte Buckles (this is an affiliate link): http://www.american-duchess.com/charlotte-18th-century-shoe-buckles?tracking=59f69b6887bc2
Stockings (this is an affiliate link): http://www.american-duchess.com/clocked-ivory-silk-stockings?tracking=59f69b6887bc2
Guide to Dressmaking (this is an affiliate link): http://www.american-duchess.com/american-duchess-guide?tracking=59f69b6887bc2
(note; I havent read it from cover to cover yet - it may address fitting garments on yourself at some point. I didnt mean to seem negative towards it at all, and its more a critique/peeve with this genre of books than anyone in particular.)
✩ Mentioned ✩
The Crown (netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel https://www.amazon.com/Pilot/dp/B06WPB59TM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513379233&sr=8-1&keywords=miss+maisel
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2017 Soundtrack
(especially)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WZxQrKNpJo&list=PLp37iovrtUSGmgQGXVo1b_Srm-aU0rlPe&index=6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzXlWG1GjVs&list=PLp37iovrtUSGmgQGXVo1b_Srm-aU0rlPe&index=15
Janet Arnolds Pattern of Fashions book 1
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, Ill leave links to my various sites below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacostumery
FAQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA
Blog: https: http://angelacostumery.com
Portfolio: http://angelaclayton.crevado.com/
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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If you are feeling generous, you can help support the channel!
https://ko-fi.com/angela
Youtube likes to mark my videos as not suitable for all advertisers because its algorithm is broken. Ad revenue doesnt cover material costs for most projects featured in videos; much less a wage for the time spent filming and editing.
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Tutorials (features actual sewing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdTZ9CkQkLw&list=PLk1yJujskxaCkKiH2o8OZCSC_m_N5x7Sy
Making of Videos (features actual sewing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9gJFnBFNt0&list=PLk1yJujskxaAChH5mHmpt5TZz8DykQ31d
Progress Log Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT3GlQltff0&list=PLk1yJujskxaCHy-iWxPaRTLLRboj7HF7o
Project Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9_KuLg8jc&list=PLk1yJujskxaBFlF4x3H8gmiJ9LfWQ6y92
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About me:
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.
Check out my FAQ linked about to hear more about me, and any of the other sites to see more of my work!
I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.
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My dress form is from buystoreshelving.com
My sewing machines include: Singer Heavy Duty 4423, Singer Industrial 191D-20, Singer 15-30
Video with more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5EDJcLWc8Y
My reference books: https://angelacostumery.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews/
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![Antique & Fabric Shopping & Hauling! | Part One | 2019
Here we go again! On an adventure in Pennsylvania. We went to over a dozen fabric and antique shops and I took my camera with me for it all! AND shared my purchases along the way!
✩ Places we went (in order) ✩
Fabric Mart : https://fabricmartfabrics.com
Lace Place : https://www.laceplace.com/
Vintage Kollections
Family Farm Fabrics
Quilt Ledger
Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall
Strasburg Antique Market
Strasburg Village
Country Loft Antiques
Zincks Fabric Outlet
Black Swan Antiquities
Crossroads Antique Mall
Oelde Factory Antiques
Paden Antiques (this one we didnt go into because it was CLOSED BOO but we tried)
The Antique Marketplace of Lemoine
Serendipity Antiques
Northgate Antique Mall
Burning Bridges Antique Mall
✩ Things I wore ✩
Day 1:
Dress from https://www.etsy.com/shop/jumblelaya
Belt is vintage
Ruffle socks (this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/311w4rJ
Shoes are discontinued but from: https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/
Day 2:
Romper : https://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/khaki-button-down-denim-playsuit-9038565
Ruffle socks (this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/311w4rJ
Shoes are discontinued but from: https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/
Rings from Poppy Angeloff
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, Ill leave links to my various sites below!
Website: https://www.angelaclaytoncostumery.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacostumery
Blog: https: http://angelacostumery.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty two year old self taught designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
FAQ:
Where is your dress form from? : I use three forms - a vintage WOLF form, a display form from Buystoreshelving.com, and a PGM form.
What is your table made out of? : My table has a surface of HOMASOTE which is a paper fiber board, soft enough to push pins into.
Where is your iron from? : I use this gravity feed iron (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2NBtsyD
What sewing machine do you use? : You can hear all about my machines in this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5EDJcLWc8Y
Do you recommend any sewing books? : Yes! Read more about my library here.
What scissors do you use? : I have three main pairs
The multichrome ones are by Tula Pink (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/300eH9x
The silver ones are by Gingher (affiliate link) : https://amzn.to/2LrewQF
The gold ones were gifted to me by Whiteley : https://www.whiteley.co.uk/exo/
https://angelacostumery.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews/
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![Fabric Haul and Project Plans, January 2017
Starting the new year off with new materials and plans!
Blog post version of this video, with photos of the material and reference images: https://doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/fabric-haul-and-future-projects-january-2017/
Where I got the things I bought:
Diana’s Fabric: copper silk shantung, maroon/dark pink brocade, mustard colored poly shantung
Fabric Express: orange brocade, stretch velvet, alencon lace, wool suitings, pink/gold brocade
Hamed Fabrics: striped grey fabric, striped silk broadcloth, pink cotton sateen
Fabrics for Less*: off white silk shantung, embroidered mesh lace, pink lace fabric
Jo-anns: red cotton satten, green faille, green mesh
Joyce Trims: lace trim, ribbon trim
H.M. Fabrics: pink brocade (the one I ranted about)
*I believe this is still their name - they are under new ownership and I don’t know if the name has changed, but it’s at the same location.
References:
Russian Court Gown:https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/24/75/70/247570b320f8bfc4bc46b6e623372ea2.jpg
1630’s/1650’s Dress: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/333266441159010166/
1820’s Evening Gown: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fashion_Plate_(Ball_Dress)_LACMA_M.83.161.229.jpg
Seaside Costume: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ec/55/e4/ec55e412299fb1fd6693f4c49435b577.jpg
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Fabric Haul playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13kxxq7f6g4
Going to the garment district? Video with my tips for visiting!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13kxxq7f6g4
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, Ill leave links to my various sites below!
Tumblr: http://doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/
Blog: https://doxiequeen1.wordpress.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacostumery
Portfolio: http://angelaclayton.crevado.com/
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA
Page: http://doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/FAQ
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