making a dragon dress to celebrate house of the dragon

If I could make the title longer I would also note: this was made in a week. After not sewing for like a year. And is part one of…?

I have two posts on patreon regarding my absence if you're curious, the TLDR tho is that I have been depressed.

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medium weight canvas was from bias bespoke

boning was from corsetmakingsupplies

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Sorry for any audio mixing issues, my settings were screwed up and I didn't realize until later. I tried to fix it with adobe enhance but results were...mixed, lol.

music used:

Hero Expedition by Saowakhon Media

Searching Through Medieval Times Video Game Background No Melody by Humans win

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(everything below this point is horribly out of date so proceed with that in mind, lol)

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[Ryanw]

I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when i say we're DEFINITELY still interested in seeing your creations, regardless of how long you take a break from youtube. I'd like to think most viewers dont see video upload schedules like the algorithm does 😂❤❤

[Inlandexile]

"Time flies ... when you're clinically depressed." 😅 As someone who shares that affliction I appreciate the finding humour in the condition. Welcome back!

[sephestra.]

I don't think I only speak for myself when I say you could have taken another 18 months to help yourself and I would still have been here. Simply put, you are worth it.

[Wahoooohaw]

“Time flies when you’re clinically depressed”
Time to take up cross-stitching and put that on my wall 😅

[kristinabathory]

Seriously, Angela, how could you think people would not be interested in you or your content? You are fabulous. We love you. Do what makes you happy, please.

[MizzMaree]

Angela emerges from the pit of depression wearing Dragon Scales!!! Welcome back to flights of fancy. Sending warm internet hugs! ❤

[N_no_you]

Can't believe they created House Of The Dragon to match your dress 🙏🙏

[wintrygarden]

you have simply no idea how OVERJOYED i am to see a video from you. so glad you're feeling a little more motivated to chase your joys instead of just to stare longingly inward at the part of you that used to cherish them. please continue to take the time you need to take care of yourself - whether that care looks like absence from social media or diving back in headfirst into creating - and know that we will always be here with open arms to welcome you back in whatever format you choose to reappear. your content has been a major motivation for me as a sewist for so many years now, and i'm so grateful for you. but more than that, i'm grateful for you taking care of your health and your body and your mind.

[Ventura]

Everybody needs to tell this young lady we miss her. We miss her.

[Hannah-nlqq]

The way I GASPED when I saw this notification, so happy to have you back no matter what

[LetsDanceRedding]

Depression sucks. Glad you were able to get back to doing something you love, thank you so much for sharing the process with us.

[PlasticChihuahua]

We are most definitely still interested in you and what you make! So glad to see you back. I hope that means you're doing better❤

[threnody]

I already commented, but engagement is everything, so I’m commenting again. I’m so extremely excited that you’re back. Honestly, you don’t super need to explain your mental health if you don’t feel you can do that. I follow you on Patreon (under a different name) and I said something similar, but I want to reiterate it. Mental health is so very difficult and I think we’re all just happy you made it through and can create again. Some people just have gifts, and I think you have one for sewing. Your designs and eye for style is something otherworldly. Your ability to see what I would regard as ugly fabric and make it into the most beautiful dress ever is why we all support you. I really hope you stay around, Angela, you’re so fun to watch

[victoriawu]

THE QUEEN OF SEWTUBE IS BACK!

No, but seriously, I'm so happy to see you alive and well.

[mnels]

There are many great creators on YouTube but there is only one Angela Clayton. I'm so happy to see you back!!! We all missed you!

[emily-is-here]

The internet is a dark and scary place and you ARE the OG Costume YouTuber. People are going to say awful things because you are the GOAT! Hopefully you never read this because you are staying away for YT comments for your own mental health. Just make videos that inspire you and remember nothing else matters.

[skintsugi]

I literally just talked about how much I was worried about you; I have bipolar disorder myself and fell out of creating costumes for a few years because of my mental illness. I'm glad you're doing better and feel more creative again; I don't know if it helps but you're not alone in your struggles. This dress is beautiful and I'm glad to see you creating again!

[Aiourom]

You are 100% someone I have still wanted to see things from. Depression is a terrible monster, so any time this happens, you will have so many people hoping for your health and patiently waiting for you to be in a place to return.

[amb]

It is so wonderful to see you back! Depression is no joke and your health always comes first, so definitely take all the time you need :)

[Cationna]

Are you kidding?? I'm SO interested in you and in what you're capable of making!! I've often thought about you, worried about you, and missed your content and voice! I'm so happy you posted! ❤ I also have depression, so i deeply sympathise with your struggles and I'm sorry you're going through hard times. But I'd like you to know that your videos and presence have often been a light in my own darkness and provided some very needed relief and inspiration. You're awesome and I'm so happy to see you ❤❤❤