Making a Velvet Dress and Head Protector...1918 Style! @AngelaCostumery
Making a Velvet Dress and Head Protector...1918 Style!  @AngelaCostumery
Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 50 minutes ago
A stylish ensemble (by early 1900s standards at least) made from velvet and silk dupioni. Perfect for the holiday season!






If you enjoyed this video, I have a whole playlist about following vintage patterns in more detail!

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk1yJujskxaC8Mcc9bOX-Um-sOxvh4vUS


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Patreon! : patreon.com/angelacostumery

Velvet Fabric: joann.com/silky-velvet-burnout-fabric-58in-burgundy-dark-blooms/16121022.html#q=velvet%2Bburnout&start=1

The silks were bought from a shop in NYC

Buttons (I used size 45): etsy.com/shop/everythingribbons

Victorian Couch Video: youtube.com/watch?v=dwHIuIae9g0

Shoes: royalvintageshoes.com/1920s-vintage-shoes/theda-1920s-shoes-black

The pattern was purchased at an antique market in PA you can see it and my other purchases in this video! : youtube.com/watch?v=15QJryukcwg





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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

FAQ: youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA

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.

Check out my FAQ linked above 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 patterns (go buy them!): mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=angela%20clayton

My sewing machines include: Singer Heavy Duty 4423, Singer Industrial 191D-20, Singer 15-30

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

How I do my hair! : youtube.com/watch?v=Fhs2Cm_V4S4

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Tutorials (features actual sewing): youtube.com/watch?v=CdTZ9CkQkLw&list=PLk1yJujskxaCkKiH2o8OZCSC_m_N5x7Sy

Making of Videos (features actual sewing): youtube.com/watch?v=f9gJFnBFNt0&list=PLk1yJujskxaAChH5mHmpt5TZz8DykQ31d

Progress Log Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=WT3GlQltff0&list=PLk1yJujskxaCHy-iWxPaRTLLRboj7HF7o

Project Vlogs: youtube.com/watch?v=UH9_KuLg8jc&list=PLk1yJujskxaBFlF4x3H8gmiJ9LfWQ6y92

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Music:

"Merry Go Slower - Distressed"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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