Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I learned while filming this that i’m awful at answering questions so i’m sorry for all the awkward jump cuts - I rambled a lot! It was also my second attempt at recording this so I hope I don’t seem too frustrated. This has been really highly requested and i’ve wanted to film it for so long that I didn’t want to put off uploading it any longer, even with the issues!
The instagram Q&A video mentioned in this video should be up tomorrow!
Time Table:
When did you start sewing? : 2:27
How did you learn to sew? : 2:54
Do you have any advice for beginners? : 3:53
Do you Plan on Going to Design School? : 4:48
What sort of job do you want? : 6:52
Why do you make so many costumes? : 7:37
How do you afford to make so many costumes? 8:00
What do you do with old costumes? : 9:28
How do you store them?: 10:18
Do you sell costumes or take commissions?: 10:42
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RE: What do you do with old costumes?:
Since a lot of people are upset about my answer, I just want to clarify that the projects I've thrown out are not in a condition I would feel comfortable donating. A lot of my older (pre 2015) work was really poorly made - like, I once had a sleeve fall off while photographing a dress. And when I recently deconstructed something I made in 2013 I found eight pins in it that I had no idea were there.
A lot of my dresses are really heavy, difficult to get into, and require foundation garments to level the hems and fit into the waists. They aren't designed with being on stage in mind. That paired with the poor construction = life in the trash.
But I save a LOT of costumes! I have four bins full, a tiny closet bursting with them, and a dozen wall hooks with two hangers on each. I save the dresses I really love, and the ones I'm proud of. So I'm definitely not lacking examples of my work.
Costumes mentioned:
18th century dress from $2/yd fabric : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=yellow+striped+1790%27s+round+robe
Faux Wool Flannel Costume : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=1890s+plaid+walking
Huge Civil War era Ball Gown : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=Making+a+Pink+Sateen+Ball+Gown%2C+1860%E2%80%99s+Inspired
Other Stuff:
Sewing Room Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=UqhKWPyZKvA
Written (more extensive!) FAQ: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/FAQ
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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!
Tumblr: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com
FAQ: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/FAQ
Blog: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
Portfolio: angelaclayton.crevado.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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I learned while filming this that i’m awful at answering questions so i’m sorry for all the awkward jump cuts - I rambled a lot! It was also my second attempt at recording this so I hope I don’t seem too frustrated. This has been really highly requested and i’ve wanted to film it for so long that I didn’t want to put off uploading it any longer, even with the issues!
The instagram Q&A video mentioned in this video should be up tomorrow!
Time Table:
When did you start sewing? : 2:27
How did you learn to sew? : 2:54
Do you have any advice for beginners? : 3:53
Do you Plan on Going to Design School? : 4:48
What sort of job do you want? : 6:52
Why do you make so many costumes? : 7:37
How do you afford to make so many costumes? 8:00
What do you do with old costumes? : 9:28
How do you store them?: 10:18
Do you sell costumes or take commissions?: 10:42
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RE: What do you do with old costumes?:
Since a lot of people are upset about my answer, I just want to clarify that the projects I've thrown out are not in a condition I would feel comfortable donating. A lot of my older (pre 2015) work was really poorly made - like, I once had a sleeve fall off while photographing a dress. And when I recently deconstructed something I made in 2013 I found eight pins in it that I had no idea were there.
A lot of my dresses are really heavy, difficult to get into, and require foundation garments to level the hems and fit into the waists. They aren't designed with being on stage in mind. That paired with the poor construction = life in the trash.
But I save a LOT of costumes! I have four bins full, a tiny closet bursting with them, and a dozen wall hooks with two hangers on each. I save the dresses I really love, and the ones I'm proud of. So I'm definitely not lacking examples of my work.
Costumes mentioned:
18th century dress from $2/yd fabric : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=yellow+striped+1790%27s+round+robe
Faux Wool Flannel Costume : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=1890s+plaid+walking
Huge Civil War era Ball Gown : doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/?s=Making+a+Pink+Sateen+Ball+Gown%2C+1860%E2%80%99s+Inspired
Other Stuff:
Sewing Room Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=UqhKWPyZKvA
Written (more extensive!) FAQ: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/FAQ
...
If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Tumblr: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com
FAQ: doxiequeen1.tumblr.com/FAQ
Blog: doxiequeen1.wordpress.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angelacostumery
Portfolio: angelaclayton.crevado.com
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]
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