Making a 1916 Evening Dress - Part Two

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Silk fabric was from Fabric Mart

Lace was from Jo-anns

Ribbon sellers:

(note, I had time constraints - you can get more variety, and a better price from some international sellers)

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Beads/sequins were from my stash, collected from a bunch of shops over the years.

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Shoes are from Royal Vintage

Nail polish: Starry night from Illimite, Mr.Mint from Cupcake Polish, Sherbert from Live Love Polish, Halo from Orly

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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!

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

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Music:

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[AngelaClaytonCostumery]

Hi guys! I don't know what happened to the audio - I watch my videos through before posting and don't recall it being an issue then. But I did have to alter the background music and reupload, so I must have changed the volume of those clips by accident.

I'll try to get it fixed when I get home (typing from a Mcdonalds in PA right now) but youtube doesn't let you edit or reupload videos without losing the comments, so I'm not sure what I'll be able to do. Sorry for the error, I was really proud of this video! :(

[somethingsinful]

Oh oh oh!!! This might be might be my favorite thing you’ve ever made. I think it would be an amazing wedding dress style. White on white with that kind of textural embellishment would be beautiful and I’m imagining it in blush, sea foam, or the palest peach with pastel flowers. Chartreuse yellow, bright spring green, fuchsia, oh the bright pinks, saturated colors like your orange are beautiful! The color possibility’s are endless and all beautiful. This design truly excites me and makes me think of so many possibilities.

[DaniTellsAll]

A dress to wear just before being captured and taken to the underworld! Definitely a wardrobe staple for every girl! Persephone would definitely approve!!! ❤❤❤❤

[grandunification]

this is insanely gorgeous and technically impressive. It's so cool to watch you grow as an artist!

[MiaMaria]

I wanna be buried in this dress!!!! And I’m not even a dress person!!! This dress is deadly gorgeous! Excellent job!

[Whitney_Sews]

Absolutely beautiful! I love the ribbon embroidery and the entire finished dress!

[jenniferjames]

You should try binding your edges of your bodices in piping. That will help get crisp points and, in general, it's a really good technique for finishing the very curved edges such as necklines and waists.

[Charlotte-noqo]

I love this Persephone dress so much and you're right, it is quite autumnal. Comparing it to your autumn fairy dress though I can really see how much you've grown as a seamstress and an artist. Amazing.

[anniesmom]

Sublime! I can see you descending the grand staircase of some fabulous ocean liner and entering the dining room, to the envious gasps of every woman, and the admiring glances of every gentleman.
This is really drop dead gorgeous on you. Don't ever get rid of it. 💕💕💕👏👏👏

[shawnaboys]

This dress is absolutely gorgeous. Any lady would feel very special wearing this creation. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing this with viewers.

[metteriggs]

I, too, believe in having a dress for every occasion. Gorgeous.

[valerieshive]

This is such an incredible gown. I think it’s one of the most wonderful pieces you have ever created. It’s an absolute vision in the final reveal. Definitely like an autumn flower fairy who has graced a 1916 Bal in an only slightly less fairy costume, perfect with the setting, with her presence.

[cerulleal]

I'm almost four years late to this party, but holy *cats, * sister, you have mad skills! This dress is exquisite: the antique design, your craftsmanship, and your artistry, all three. Thank you so much for making these videos and for making vintage patterns seem more accessible.

[laurawestenra]

I think if this dress were presented at fashion week it would become a dress of legend. It would completely turn the tide of fashion. so impressed.

[tokyorosa]

What a beautiful and unique gown!

To save some money, you can buy white silk ribbon (usually for much cheaper than dyed ribbon) and dye it with ProMarkers (or any alcohol-based marker). Crafty attic here on youtube has details on how to do it--and lots of great tutorials for really beautiful ribbon embroidery.

[raraavis]

I think many, many years from now people will look at dresses of yours on display in a fancy museum!
You‘re becoming such an artist 👏

[Poppy-]

I was already impressed by the first half of this dress, but the second half is even more impressive! I had never heard of ribbon embroidery. And the patience to do all those ribbon flowers and sequins and beads... This is the prettiest dress I have ever seen.

[Eva-dyqy]

I love the genuine joy in your voice all throughout this video, it's a beautiful dress and you have every reason to be proud of it! Also I really admire your ability to visualise colours and textures on a future garment but I presume these things come at least partly with lots of hard work and experience.

[eatenkate]

This dress deserves a matching headpiece!!!

[claudianowakowski]

The combination of lace ribbon embroidery and sequins is absolutely stunning. Excellent color combinations. I think this is my favorite of your designs so far.