finishing a dragon dress to celebrate house of the dragon

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Күн бұрын

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.
/ its-been-kind-of-85389808
/ 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
www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto...
Searching Through Medieval Times Video Game Background No Melody by Humans win
www.storyblocks.com/audio/sto...
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(everything below this point is horribly out of date so proceed with that in mind, lol)
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If you would like to help support the channel, please check out my Patreon!
/ 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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you can also find me on instagram and tumblr. for serious inquiries I can be reached by email.
/ angelacostumery
www.tumblr.com/angelacostumery
angelacostumery@gmail.com

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@AngelaClaytonCostumery 17 күн бұрын

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& 💕

@lindagoesel3815 16 күн бұрын

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😊❤

@baileycollins5246 15 күн бұрын

It is just so nice to see you and your art again. Hope you are well, you have been missed.

@mellie4174 15 күн бұрын

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!

@djeniiala 15 күн бұрын

Soo much love your way

@lesleyharris525 14 күн бұрын

So pretty, you did a great job with this dress and the pictures of you wearing it are amazing. ❤

@aubreyackermann8432 17 күн бұрын

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

@SewSewDrew 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for articulating what we all are thinking/feeling

@JashinsMagpie 16 күн бұрын

Seconding OP's very well articulated sentiment!!

@healinggardens-terribowlby3129 16 күн бұрын

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.🌟⭐️✨💫

@courtneyperry7659 16 күн бұрын

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. 🥰

@karinmcnulty3501 17 күн бұрын

So proud of you, I know how debilitating anxiety and depression can be. Loving your ideas for Dragon dresses.

@teddy-3765 17 күн бұрын

"Hospital gown chic" brought a bit of joy to my day.

@bhavens9149 17 күн бұрын

The butterfly blouse you are wearing in the opening is amazing! really just wow!

@heather3021 16 күн бұрын

I did a google image search so fast for that!

@healinggardens-terribowlby3129 16 күн бұрын

@@heather3021did you find it? I thought it was beautiful as well!

@birichinaxox9937 16 күн бұрын

@healinggardens-terribowlby3129 VIVARIUM CUTE AS A BUTTON SHIRT - LIMITED by blackmilk sold out but maybe luck on second hand market

@healinggardens-terribowlby3129 8 күн бұрын

@@birichinaxox9937 Thank you! 😊🦋

@Judoka26 16 күн бұрын

Hey Angela You were my first costuber I got introduced to via the KZfaq 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 😊

@raraavis7782 17 күн бұрын

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 🙂

@becauseimafan 16 күн бұрын

Agreed! No pressure, love you Angela 🥰

@maike__- 15 күн бұрын

@renjon7798 16 күн бұрын

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.

@jeriandersen4205 16 күн бұрын

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.

@KristiChan1 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Kera.S. 13 күн бұрын

I totally get what you mean. I've a knitting project bag cut out and even quilted for months now, made the straps too. But have I actually sewn all the pieces together yet? No. Will it take until I start casting on my next new knitting project before I will actually get it done? Of course! I drive myself nuts sometimes 😁

@emmakane6848 11 күн бұрын

The description has links to her Patreon posts about her struggles throughout the past year and a half. I think you might relate to them a lot and find it inspiring how she went from a similar state to this, in a relatively short period of time.

@Kera.S. 11 күн бұрын

@@emmakane6848 thank you!

@kaza99 17 күн бұрын

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.

@0threnody070 17 күн бұрын

The fabrics give me major envy, you have such a good eye for textures and color combos!

@robincampbell6870 16 күн бұрын

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.

@lynn858 16 күн бұрын

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.

@Alice-not-Alice 17 күн бұрын

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

@Bexinmo 17 күн бұрын

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.

@Emma-vc8lt 16 күн бұрын

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 :)

@edward3dofficial 17 күн бұрын

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.

@Hiker_who_Sews 16 күн бұрын

It's going to be wonderful and hysterical if "Hospital-gown chic" catches on. The blouse you're wearing is exquisite.

@TheMagnoliaWitch 17 күн бұрын

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!❤❤❤

@christopherday3494 17 күн бұрын

Angela adding complicated sleeves to a project? Now I've seen everything! 😉

@escherina8505 16 күн бұрын

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.

@jeanettegraham9440 16 күн бұрын

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!

@xtsdagger6956 17 күн бұрын

We appreciate you, you are worth waiting for

@ignaciosayagues2201 17 күн бұрын

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!!

@MissHoyden 17 күн бұрын

I’m so glad to see this completed project. Which is beautiful. And the trim! So good! Thank you.

@raraavis7782 17 күн бұрын

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.

@roxiepoe9586 16 күн бұрын

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. :)

@HaleyRuna 17 күн бұрын

Love the dress and glad to see you making videos again! I like this multi-part videos rather than one really long one.

@katerinabanecourt 17 күн бұрын

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! 💕

@dancooper-jones 16 күн бұрын

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.

@petradegroot3578 17 күн бұрын

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 ❤️

@morganw.4711 16 күн бұрын

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.” 😂❤

@StocklandYard 16 күн бұрын

The back was so successful- makes me think that everywhere you walk leaves a trial of fire

@reapervampire 12 күн бұрын

Angela: "...sewn with french seams" The boost of happiness that gave me! Really missed you!

@vickinoeske1154 17 күн бұрын

As usual, you killed it with the trims and fabrics.❤🖤❤️

@sannepedersen3649 17 күн бұрын

Welcome back, Angela. You are appreciated, your whimsey was much missed.

@katherinee.3665 17 күн бұрын

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.

@Ventura0404 17 күн бұрын

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.

@armedvsokord 16 күн бұрын

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

@ReneeHarveyDuh 16 күн бұрын

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.

@YTistooannoying 17 күн бұрын

It's so good to see you again!

@aubreyackermann8432 17 күн бұрын

It's so good to see you again, welcome back!

@asenathduval4011 16 күн бұрын

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!

@Inlandexile 17 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you are here. New videos or rewatching your backcatalogue. ❤

@honeykat1 17 күн бұрын

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

@bowerbirdstyle7661 15 күн бұрын

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.

@moxielouise 15 күн бұрын

The ending was so heartfelt that i cried. I feel unworthy for the support i receive and fight the same debilitating depression. Welcome back

@cypriennezed5640 17 күн бұрын

YASSS MORE DRAGON DRESS 🐉🐲🫶

@emmakane6848 11 күн бұрын

I saw a comment on Sewstine’s last video saying how you had uploaded this week and got so excited! (I’ve been catching up on costumers in general lately, and it was nice to see her mention using the presser-foot scrunch method for gathering fabric and attributing it to you.) This dress feels like such a triumphant return. I always felt like you worked so hard on everything you made and did so much extra/went above and beyond what would be needed to just have it finished. You make the insides of your garments pretty - when I don’t think anyone who follows makers would blame you for focusing on the stuff that people will see when it’s worn. And you add all this trim/lace/sequins that really elevate the look of your dresses beyond simple functionality. I know you said that you prefer believability in garments and felt like this was more of a costume piece, but every aspect you criticized for contributing to that is a part of what I think makes your style unique and distinct from other costubers. I glad that you ended up being happy with the finished product, because you absolutely deserve to be. It looks beautiful!

@joannevroon3607 17 күн бұрын

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

@paulamiller8386 16 күн бұрын

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.

@pamkarickhoff7814 13 күн бұрын

I've had more than one bout of depression and anxiety over the years. I'm so proud of you for finding your way through it and are getting back into your creative space. You are a truly talented and gifted artist and i'm always excited to see what you've come up with. Healing hugs.

@rinarose9544 15 күн бұрын

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

@108mle 17 күн бұрын

So excited for your return ❤❤

@ginalou5774 16 күн бұрын

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.

@shelbyjoslin1014 14 күн бұрын

Also even if you feel like you can’t make yourself do a sewing video but feel like you want to post content, I always loved your antiquing vlogs and sewing room and bedroom redos, fabric hauls, collection videos, even videos about how your life has changed since your hiatus from KZfaq. Anything you post is wonderful bc I love YOU! Not only the sewing and big projects ❤❤❤

@AbbraPuvalowski 16 күн бұрын

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.

@katiearcher4475 16 күн бұрын

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.

@evaabeledopineiroa 16 күн бұрын

It’s so cool to see you creating again! I hope we get to see at least one more dragon project

@gigiiv 16 күн бұрын

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.

@junewebber2107 16 күн бұрын

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.

@ECassSays 16 күн бұрын

I’m LIVING for Angela’s resurrection of creativity.

@katrinabaumann9244 16 күн бұрын

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.🤩

@juliehenry5353 16 күн бұрын

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 ❤

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming 13 күн бұрын

Balancing time management with the deep love of sparkly--the struggle is REAL 🤣✨ Congrats on finishing--done is better than perfect, and here's hoping we get some more done projects in the future! 🧡

@tracieeaton1082 16 күн бұрын

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

@MyLivingJournal 16 күн бұрын

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.

@waterbitten 16 күн бұрын

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.

@alishamunson5540 16 күн бұрын

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.

@icannotbeseen 11 күн бұрын

This turned out incredible. Also, almost cried at the end there. Depression sucks, the feeling of unworthiness sucks, and it feels SO good when you can finally make something again after it just wouldn't let you for ages.

@elizabethsaltmarsh8306 17 күн бұрын

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.

@victoriawu6551 16 күн бұрын

Angela, absolutely no one can do what you do. Your humor, talent, creativity, and your fun personality are all irreplaceable.

@cindyneel328 17 күн бұрын

I think it's amazing!! I am so glad that you are back as I missed you!

@cls3282 16 күн бұрын

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. ♥️

@Chibihugs 17 күн бұрын

This turned out so amazingly. I love how you used the scales decoratively. Gorgeous 🎉❤

@Sewstine 15 күн бұрын

This is amazing!!! You made something absolutely stunning. And you’re freaking hilarious as always!!

@yobespierre 16 күн бұрын

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

@waterbitten 17 күн бұрын

The worn photos look amazing! 😍 7:41 we are very proud 😂😂 you're so funny.

@rachelgugler3905 15 күн бұрын

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!

@Sunsetluver1 16 күн бұрын

Bring on the dragon 🐉 dresses! And the accompanying men’s wear too! We’re here for it 👌🏼

@emilyking1579 16 күн бұрын

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

@nickiecarlson1837 16 күн бұрын

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!

@Cyberpunkgurl 16 күн бұрын

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.

@aubreyackermann8432 17 күн бұрын

We're about the same age and i have mental health issues that got really bad last summer- you've been my personal hero for years

@waterbitten 16 күн бұрын

I hope you're doing better yourself!

@aubreyackermann8432 16 күн бұрын

@@waterbitten I have been lately, thanks!

@terezar880 16 күн бұрын

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 ❤

@aukjevankolck1017 6 күн бұрын

You deserve every bit of kindness! The dress turned out gorgeous (if you dont believe me, my boyfriend who does not like sewing videos was amazed at the beautiful design!). That you designed and made it, with two whole videos on top of it, is amazing and you are 100% right to be proud! You are an inspiration. Depression sucks and is so debilitating, and you made this! I hope you get to ride this high for a little bit and feel loved and appreciated. Because you are❤

@Turquerina 13 күн бұрын

The outfit you made was dragonic in the one of the greatest ways possible! I'm always astounded by the details you put into these ensembles, whether that's something more historically inspired like the Christmas dress or has more fantastical elements like the dragon gown. It IS good to be proud of something you made and to the point at the end, I agree. Everyone is inherently owed human decency and how we act moving forward can change how people respect us.

@KathleenStidham 16 күн бұрын

❤🎉😊😊 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.

@galaxysprinkles1573 13 күн бұрын

Angela, I found your channel around the time you posted the videos of a Christmas dress in white and gold with red accessories - according to KZfaq about 8 years ago. You and your marvellous creations sparked my interest for costuming and actually sewing at large. I still come back and watch your vlogs when I have hand sewing to do or am in need of sparkly inspiration. I relate so much to what you're sharing of your mental health, and it's comforting to know I'm not alone in struggling with creativity. I just started picking up my sewing again after a year of burnout, and I'm thrilled to see you at it too. I am so proud of both of us! You bring joy to so many people's lives, of course you are so deserving of all the kindness in the world!

@LadyDayRina 17 күн бұрын

Part two!! Yay!! 😊❤

@cynthiadugan858 16 күн бұрын

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.

@michellecornum5856 17 күн бұрын

Totally get the inability to respond. There are a few people and a few situations in my life, that, though I love them very much, apparently, every thought I have about them, my brain would rather keep private. This dress is AMAZING!!!!

@kirstenpaff8946 16 күн бұрын

French seams, ruffles, and sequins? I think I just got Angela Clayton bingo.

@joanlowe2660 15 күн бұрын

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

@binglemarie42 16 күн бұрын

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!

@janeleffler8049 16 күн бұрын

I have used the following quote at the bottom of every note I've written (for years) to remind myself to always try to live up to it: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." -- Ian Maclaren Welcome back. :)

@almadeckard8360 17 күн бұрын

I really like your blouse that youe are wearing to boot. I hope you have a great return to KZfaq and a working hobby of sewing with design. I have missed you!