If you want to avoid making something for your next milestone, you could try destroying something. "The urge to destroy is also a creative urge" and all that. Or you could do a pinata. Those are fun. Also, congrats on hitting 5 thousand subscribers.
@@ashbentley I now need you to know, I’ve gone and purchased some brass charms to decorate my cape I’ve had for years and have wanted to do something with, but haven’t known what to do with it! 300 small charms. Oh no. I’ve just put that into a number and now it seems bigger than I thought.
Oh my gosh yay!! Your cape is going to look stunning! You can do it, I believe in you 🖤 If you're on instagram, please tag me in pics when you're done, I'd love to see it! 🤗
I don't know about subscriber milestones but merch suggestion: "Why am I like this?" on one side (mug/t-shirt/bag whatever) and "It's ADHD" on the other. Also pdf pattern pages never line up properly it's easier to cut out the pattern pieces first sometimes before sticking them together, as long as you keep track of which bits go where
Every time I costume a play, I give my actors a 50/50 vodka/water mix in spray bottles for stink management. It works well,doesn't leave a smell once it all evaporates, and means we don't have to worry about laundry during the run (local theaters tend to run 3-4 weeks where I am). I have laundry trauma from when a pair of bunny paws went missing in the laundry while I was running wardrobe crew in college.
I'm not (yet) diagnosed with adhd but your acceptance and openness about your chaotic adhd brain makes me feel so much more comfortable with my chaotic (maybe) adhd brain! THANKS! X🥰
I’m just diagnosed at 51, and it’s so nice to know I’m not the stupid, lazy person I always told myself I was because everything seemed so hard to me that were easy for others. I agree it’s SO nice to see people, but women especially, demonstrate though it’s chaotic life is doable and doesn’t have to be constant spirals of shame. ❤️
@jaybee4118 Exactly! Also, I'm happy for you that you got your diagnosis! I can imagine that, at the very least, that helped to understand and accept yourself. ❤️
That's so lovely to hear! Whether diagnosed or not, if the mindset shift helps, then that's awesome! It makes a huge difference to realise you're a zebra and not a broken horse. ❤❤❤
Congrats on 5K! An easy sewing project suggestion: dog bow ties! Great for fabric scrap management and can be swapped out on his collar for any occasion
A0 printing is worth every, single penny and not much more expensive than printing that much A4. It’ll save your sanity. Congrats on the now over 8000!
Ahh, so while I don't know the other answers, the original Les Miserables is a book by Victor Hugo but has been adapted many times over, and gelati has a higher fat content than ice cream and that makes it taste better.
I love how much stuff is on this coat....it ticks all my "maximalist vibe" boxes. Your accountant/assistant is a great character. She needs her own outfit, sewn by YOU!
Thank you! I didn't think I was very maximalist but I love it so much 😊 And thank you! I was a bit apprehensive about accountant Ash, so I appreciate it 🥰
So technically here in Melbourne (Ash lives here too) it's now spring. However, weather here is absolute chaos. Like it was a top of 23°C yesterday and a top of 13°C today (idk what that is in Farenheight). So maybe she will get a chance to wear it after all
That coat turned out so, so good. I hope to see this channel blow up, it's been a great find and I've really enjoyed going through your backlog, and/but/also the sincere appreciation of how many individuals still make up a small audience is so heartfelt. You deserve it! Your work is delightful. My brain thinks pointillism could be a doable 10k thing. On the other hand, 5k charms taught me I have no idea how big numbers really are.
Aw thank you. I always try to picture actually meeting that many people, I know it's not huge in the TH-cam world, but it's still sooooo many people ☺ Pointilism is such an interesting idea! I'd worry about losing count but that could definitely be fun to try anyway!❤
I mean this with love... Never change, because your stress pouts are so adorable it's unreal... Like, your facial expressions are an external representation of how I feel internally, because it's not col for 40yo man to pout apparently. I mean fuck it, I'm 40, no one can tell me what to do *frown* Also before anyone asks why a 40yo is here... I like watching creatives of various kinds. Yes I'm neurospicy and ash is relatable on so many bloody levels!
You are quickly becoming one of my FAVORITE creators!! You've inspired me to join a Makers space and try lost wax jewelry making! Thanks for being you.
For your very fast approaching 10K you could just do poll for the next project. That way it’s stuff you want to make but the audience is involved in picking the order. And thank you for the fun facts at the end.
LOLOLOLOLOL This was fun! Happy anniversary! Coat looks great And the dress looks pretty but really heavy. I can’t think of anything to suggest for 10 K and it looks like that’s right around the corner😂 👏👏👏
_Tip for Twalls_ - Do up the pieces for the boddice first - work out any issues for your torso, starting at the shoulders and working down. Add darts, change darts, move darts, cut or add fabric, all that jazz. Make sure you're copying your changes to the paper pattern at every stage. The final version of the paper pattern may look a little odd, but it will fit the way you want it to. Once you have the hang from the shoulder over the bust worked out you then make the changes from the outside (the side seam) to inside (the centre line). On average the professionals do about 4 to 7 mock-ups apparently. ALSO - you don't have to recut everything at every stage of this process (took me two projects to figure that one out, sigh). Only after the boddice is fitted do you fiddle with sleeves. You only really have to work out the issues with one sleeve (usually work on the sleeve for your dominant arm). You can do the second sleeve into the mock-up if you really want to do a double check. _Pre-washing Wool_ - Get an ironing cloth and a spray bottle full of water and take ye to the ironing board. When you're ironing get the wool really damp through the pressing cloth and then iron it until it stops hissing and steaming. _By-the-by_ - I think I found a short story contest to enter - poltergeist, for Geist literary magazine. There's a fee, but you get a subscription to the magazine, so fair trade. They're looking for spooky, eerie, creepy ghost stories. Deadline is in November. Top prize is 500$. Gimmie a topic? What's the first thing you think of when you think of Canada? You're the one whose magpie mayhem inspiration is for me to start writing again. You get the first spark for an idea...? Congrats on the milestone!!! That's so great. Well deserved and well done. You're doing fantastic! - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you for all the toile information! I did try pre ironing all the wool before sewing it, but I didn't get it proper proper damp so I'll try that next time ☺ Ooh what a fun writing competition prompt!! I've never been to Canada, but the first thing I think of is the vast wilderness, forests and snow, and if we're talking eerie, I think is it scarier to be alone out there, or possibly not alone? I always like the camping gone wrong kind ghost stories because I already find camping scary as it is without the supernatural 😅 Good luck with the writing, and thank you! ❤
You're so charming to watch😂 The coat really suits you, I can't imagine how much work that all was- breaking it down to hours doesn't give a good understanding of the effort. Love the jewelry, it's actually quite cool looking, and the dress is ecclectically cool too, though must weigh a ton! Making vids like these must be great to be able to knock projects off your wishlist
Thank you so much!!🥰 Everything is so heavy! 😅 Thank fully the dress was a bit too tight to begin with, otherwise it wouldn't have held the weight of the charms so much. The coat I'm going to wear all the time :)
An idea for 10k subs video: making a project in 10000 seconds. It's about 2.78 hours, which is quite possible. Or making a dress out of 10 meters (10000mm) of fabric, which is too quite okay for a light summery fabric on a puffy dress. Or sewing 10000mm of ruffles on a dress? That would be even more possible because of how long a circumference of a wide skirt's hem can be.
The Kristen bell movie is actually a tv show, I know absolutely wild! And IT IS SOOO GOOD!!! I binged watch the entire thing with like only 1 break. They are 30 mins long and I think 8 or 10 episodes. It’s really really good lol
What is wrong with you, did you kearn nothing from having to sew 1000 flowers onto a dress? Also I cannot believe you made a whole coat and evening dress AND jewellery! You are a superstar! Do yourself a favour and do a Q and A for the next milestone which will probably be next week! ❤
Ash, my darling girl… don’t ever be annoyed at the Aussie birds distracting your video. Some of us used to live in Oz and miss the accent, the birds, the smells, the laidback yet healthy lifestyle, etc. Also, your ADHD determination is so relatable… In one word (or 3) YOU’RE FAB! Don’t change anything. 🫂
that coat is amazing! for your next milestone (which wouldn't be to far away) you could always do something you've wanted to make but wouldn't have a reason to make or wear much. or just something crazy or some projects suggested or voted on by your subscribers. Im entertained by you doing anything 3/4ths way through the video and have to go to work but will watch later
When you were telling the magpies to calm down, you could have been talking to the birds or us magpies in the audience. Same thing really cause my magpie brain was in a tizzy over 'ohhh shiny coat'. I now also need a shiny coat. I will probably just acquire the coat though cause I'm lazy. Which maybe there's an idea for the next x number of subscribers, a good ole thrift flip. Might be easier. Maybe.
I loved both the coat and the dress! keep making your videos, I binged watched you the first time I discovered you a few videos ago. I've been sewing for 15 years and I absolutely love watching your journey with you.
Congrats Ash!! They great! Coat is adorable and the dress looks super fun. I would suggest a baking challenge for your next subscriber milestone, or have subscribers vote on a challenge or big goal project to do.
The one thing ive learned about numbers; if you think its not a huge number (such as 500 or 1000) then its a lot, if you think its a huge number (like 75,000) it is, and if its a incomprehensible number (such as 1 trillion) its also is :) lovely vid and now i want to make a coat with lots of trinkets, charms and maybe some tiny bells! Ooh or maybe a cowboy jacket with charms instead of tassles! I need to stop thinking about charm decorating ideas :[
Your coat is adorable. You are adorable and your dog is totally adorable! Why do dogs always need to sit on your fabric when you are cutting out a pattern? Dog shaped pattern weights.
Hi Ash this video was awesome. Loved it so much and the coat and dress were beautiful. Well done you. I can’t believe how talented, creative and funny you are. Well done!!! ❤️💯
For the 10k video I propose : you finish 10 (small) projects you gave up on or projects you had in mind for a really long time but never got to do. Or just one. i just want to give you the opportunity to finish something and get closure AND I'm curious to see what projects you had in store and why you didn't do them or gave up on them Love the coat, love the dress even more, it works so well, It's like a space godess's dress !!!
Oh gosh the unfinished project pile 😅 Now that's something I should tackle haha. And thank you, I ended up loving the dress in the end too! I love the space goddess vibe!!
You deserve every subscription! I love your content and everything you’ve made has been amazing and fun to watch 💜 Unrelated-are your doorknobs super high up? It looks like they’re at your shoulder at the clips in the beginning 😆
Aw thank you so much, that's so sweet 🥰 And yes, our doorknobs are high up! It's an old house, and apparently, they used to put the knobs high up so that children can't just let themselves into any room they want! 😂
Congrats on the growing channel and your anniversary! my jaw dropped with these projects, you are an amazing human. I just wanted to also let you know I love it when you let us know when you go have lunch or a snack, its a good reminder for us to get food as well. Pats for Alfie 🐕have a gentle journey
ash, i am SURE the finished product will be awesome. but i was shown the little hem gentleman with his adorable little collar for the second time and i can't but think the video reached its peak. he's simply too good. you have to stop making adorable little guys that steal the spotlight! hehe. 😋
Hi there...your videos are becoming my favourite...you are all that and a bag of chips...that maybe a Canadian expression...humour, sewing, puppy time, creativity...again I really LOL..I'm going to watch another...hugs from 🇨🇦
Ma'am this is getting out of hand you're going to overwhelm yourself way too easily with this. You're going to be at 50k in no time! well deserved for your energy and enthusiasm that you put into every video / project 💚💚💚
haha the answers to your searches at the end 🤣 you're iconic I'm so glad I found your channel. The coat and that green lining 🤌so talented and you're at over 10k now- congrats! If you're into baking maybe you can make a cake with 10000 sprinkles on???🍰 or host a party where you collectively eat 10000ml of gelato 🍦
It looks absolutly gorgeous! I love it! I hope you use them a lot! What about you sewing / thrifting a winter capsule wardrobe, since you are always talking about how you don't have winter clothes?!?!? Love you sewing videos!😁
❤ I understand the love for the fabric store and drapers. Who can pass up a sale? I’m trying to avoid spotlight as it is less than 10 mins away from my house
@@ashbentley lucky mine is in the same car park lot with our supermarket, pizza Hutt, a burger place and the warehouse across the road otherwise I have to go all the way into the cbd which is great for the library and makers space otherwise bookshops and crafting/ sewing supplies
1. thankkkk you for answering all your adhd fuled thoughts so my adhd brain was satisfied lmao. 2. honestly the dress and the coat are so bad a$s. the charm jingles are *chefs kiss* 3. Maybe an idea for 10k could be the "subscribers choose my ___" on a project and the whole project could be from polls and stuff ( am i making sense? i dunno lmao ) but it could be an outfit, or a craft something like that hehe. just an idea. im super glad the algorithm showed me youuuu, just finished watching all your vids
I am SO glad you are enjoying the videos! I have lots of ideas in the works 😉 and your suggestion is great! Thanks so much for watching! And yes, the charm jingles are everything 🥰
If you can fill 40 minutes with sewing a pillow case I’d watch that… Also: I admire your tenacity. I would like a slice of that for myself. Congrats on the growing subs list, you deserve it!
This was all perfection, the occasional messy hem included! Happy belated anniversary to You, Tom and Alf. (I had to capitalize the y because it looked off not being capitalized like the names that followed) the questions and answers were a fun addition to the video And thank you for for doing this, I thoroughly enjoyed watching😊
Hey there! I found you through my analytics, apparently we share a lot of viewers. I glad you popped up because I really enjoyed this video! The coat and dress came out sooooo good! I REALLY want the coat, but I do not have it in me to hand sew all those charms🙈 I think I would end up crying on the floor and that would be the end of the video😆 Amazing job! I'm excited to watch some of your older videos and can't wait to see what you make next😁
Oh I didn't even know you could see that in analytics! I'll have to have a look 😅 Oh and don't worry, the video very nearly did end like that, I would not suggest this to anyone 😂 Thanks so much! 🖤🖤🖤
Ooh ooh idea for 10k subscribers! Condense it down to 10 things, one for each thousand people, and maybe you could do 10 (EASY) new things you've never done before but always wanted to try like idk embroidery or fabric painting or something like that? If your ADHD is anything like mine I'm sure you've got ideas for crafts and things you want to try but don't really have an excuse to yet Either way the cost and dress look WONDERFUL ohmygoodness I lov the way the dress jingles when you move!!!
🥳🥳 I've been watching way before the 1,000 mark. You've done very well. My 13 yr old granddaughter enjoys your energy and creativity. Maybe you should count the individual coat pieces as part of the 5,000.🤣🤣. Alfie needs a doggy door. In the US there are some that fit into the sliding door frame. My friends have them and love them because they don't damage a door and can be taken out to secure the house when they leave.
Thank you for being here! I feel like I should have at least included the time on the coat as part of timer total too 😅 That's a great idea for the warmer weather! I'll look into it, he would love that 🥰
@@ashbentley I remember you making your wedding dress and rings for your ceremony. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Be careful and don't get burnt out. Hugs from Virginia, USA
The coat turned out so good!! I love the placement of the charms on the back. I even like the dress 😂 Over 70 hours for the charms! You are a machine. I would’ve thrown a tantrum or had a meltdown or done both in quick succession. ASH YOU ARE AMAZING 🤩
beautiful coat (well done on the pockets) and dress! congrats on the growth of ur channel, it’s so deserved! 💖 ps: absolutely adore when u say good morning/hello to us (:
I am SO glad you're enjoying my videos! And honestly, fair enough. The bugs are jerks here. I have an uncomfortable amount of spiders in the house right now, and one of them keeps trying to spin a web across my studio door every night 🤦♀️
So here's the idea for next time...make cake 😂 But seriously, I would watch you make anything, you are SO fun!! Congrats on the subscribers and anniversary 🎉
First: I so enjoy watching your videos! Second: you posting the answers to all the things you wanted to research while editing made my neurospicy brain SOOOOOO happy!!! :D
Thank you! Having the ability to work on it full time from morning til night makes a big difference ❤ Also it still took me like a month to get the video out 😅
And here I'm in my full comment (long video - long comment)[; 1. I don't know how expierienced you are but imo you're making a very good job in sewing (i think it's due to you doing things till they are good and thanks to your natural intuition) 2. This camera angle when you don't want to show your pimples was hilarious ;D 3. Unpicking time! [; 4. I'm always so happy when I watch your videos coz you are so happy and excited [; 5. The slo mo... pff hihihi he he he 6. For me it will be nice if you make another weird animal (not necessary a backpack). I believe you have some wool leftovers ;p &. The coat is amazing :D and I like the dress too [; Congrats for your channel and your marriage anniversary ;D
I have been sewing on and off since I was about 12 I think(?) with big breaks of no sewing for years in between. I do remember my first hand sewing project was when I was about 7 or 8 in primary school. Other than that I don't remember learning to sew! I'm glad you liked the camera angle! 😂 I'd love to make another weird animal! Any suggestions? Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤
@@ashbentley Wow you started early [; I think you can be described as a creator, just like me - you sew, make jewelry, embroider etc., and I paint, sculpt, crochet, embroider and for a few months I've been sewing. We're from the same world [; I love all animals, but I have the greatest sentiment for cats, so I would probably suggest a cat. Or if you want to torture yourself, some kind of bug :D
I love having lots of different creative outlets, keeps you from getting bored 😊 Ooh a bug is a great idea! Maybe I should make a prawn hat to remind me to straighten my back 😂
Congratulations 🥰the coat looks really really great and the dress is also cute. Maybe for the next milestone just have a cake party and chat (at) with us - I'm frankly worried about your hands 😅 By the way happy anniversary :)
So basically the 10k sub video will be out in what....a week😭 you're so close!
Haha not quite but I like your optimism! 🤗🤗
You’re so right!! It’s a day later and at 8.7k! Honestly amazing seeing someone’s efforts paying off!
8.8 now
9.47K now!
And NOW, we understand the price of the original coat… 😅
Haha yes indeed 😅
I love editing Secretary Ash and the interruptions so much.
Haha thank you! It was a bit out of my comfort zone, I'm so glad you liked it!
If you want to avoid making something for your next milestone, you could try destroying something.
"The urge to destroy is also a creative urge" and all that.
Or you could do a pinata. Those are fun.
Also, congrats on hitting 5 thousand subscribers.
That is an excellent idea, and bonus it sounds super fun! 😄 Thank you!
The magpies are rioting that you’ve got so many charms that would look so good in their nests!
Haha I'll have to be careful wearing it out, it's swooping season too!
@@ashbentley I now need you to know, I’ve gone and purchased some brass charms to decorate my cape I’ve had for years and have wanted to do something with, but haven’t known what to do with it! 300 small charms. Oh no. I’ve just put that into a number and now it seems bigger than I thought.
@@FlyingWonderGirl Hahaha Oh I know the feeling sooo well 😂 But 300 charms will look amazing!! Tag me in pics on instagram when it's finished!!
Oh my gosh yay!! Your cape is going to look stunning! You can do it, I believe in you 🖤 If you're on instagram, please tag me in pics when you're done, I'd love to see it! 🤗
I am one of the tiny gold stars on the coat, I decided! Happy to be there! XO
Yes you are! 💛
I don't know about subscriber milestones but merch suggestion: "Why am I like this?" on one side (mug/t-shirt/bag whatever) and "It's ADHD" on the other.
Also pdf pattern pages never line up properly it's easier to cut out the pattern pieces first sometimes before sticking them together, as long as you keep track of which bits go where
I’d buy a “why am I like this” mug!
Love the merch idea! My stepdaughter needs one. 😊
I LOVE this idea!! I am writing that down for when I eventually do merch 🖤
Every time I costume a play, I give my actors a 50/50 vodka/water mix in spray bottles for stink management. It works well,doesn't leave a smell once it all evaporates, and means we don't have to worry about laundry during the run (local theaters tend to run 3-4 weeks where I am). I have laundry trauma from when a pair of bunny paws went missing in the laundry while I was running wardrobe crew in college.
Thank you for the tip! That will be cheaper than my plan of using 100% vodka 😂
@@ashbentley for sure. Reach for the cheapest, and cut it 50/50
I'm not (yet) diagnosed with adhd but your acceptance and openness about your chaotic adhd brain makes me feel so much more comfortable with my chaotic (maybe) adhd brain! THANKS! X🥰
Also congratulations on 8,5 K subscribers (!!) and your wedding anniversary🥰
I’m just diagnosed at 51, and it’s so nice to know I’m not the stupid, lazy person I always told myself I was because everything seemed so hard to me that were easy for others. I agree it’s SO nice to see people, but women especially, demonstrate though it’s chaotic life is doable and doesn’t have to be constant spirals of shame. ❤️
@jaybee4118 Exactly! Also, I'm happy for you that you got your diagnosis! I can imagine that, at the very least, that helped to understand and accept yourself. ❤️
That's so lovely to hear! Whether diagnosed or not, if the mindset shift helps, then that's awesome! It makes a huge difference to realise you're a zebra and not a broken horse. ❤❤❤
As a person that doesn't sew these instructions mean nothing to me anyway so even if they're wrong I won't know 😂 I just like you and your videos
Haha good to know! Thank you so much 🥰🤗
For your 10,000 milestone, try travelling 10,000 miles on a bike, you could get the train back.
Congrats on 5K! An easy sewing project suggestion: dog bow ties! Great for fabric scrap management and can be swapped out on his collar for any occasion
Oh so cute! And that's a costume he won't even notice he's wearing!
A0 printing is worth every, single penny and not much more expensive than printing that much A4. It’ll save your sanity. Congrats on the now over 8000!
Yes I think it is time to find an A0 printer, it wasn't worth the time and stress (and tape!) taping it all together 😅 And thank you!
Ahh, so while I don't know the other answers, the original Les Miserables is a book by Victor Hugo but has been adapted many times over, and gelati has a higher fat content than ice cream and that makes it taste better.
Thank you! 😊
I love how much stuff is on this coat....it ticks all my "maximalist vibe" boxes.
Your accountant/assistant is a great character. She needs her own outfit, sewn by YOU!
Thank you! I didn't think I was very maximalist but I love it so much 😊 And thank you! I was a bit apprehensive about accountant Ash, so I appreciate it 🥰
Love the coat especially. Hopefully you get some cold days so you can wear it out.
So technically here in Melbourne (Ash lives here too) it's now spring. However, weather here is absolute chaos. Like it was a top of 23°C yesterday and a top of 13°C today (idk what that is in Farenheight). So maybe she will get a chance to wear it after all
Thank you! It was actually SO cold filming the reveal, the wind is still freezing in Spring here :)
Haha definitely, it has been all over the place this week!
For 10K followers take a trip to some place like NYC which is about 10K miles from Melbourne. Make a vlog about it.
Oh I wish! 😅
Weeee congratulations gf! Hope those subs keep coming, you've earned every single one 🫶🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💜💜💜
Thanks so much! 🖤🖤🖤
That coat turned out so, so good.
I hope to see this channel blow up, it's been a great find and I've really enjoyed going through your backlog, and/but/also the sincere appreciation of how many individuals still make up a small audience is so heartfelt. You deserve it! Your work is delightful.
My brain thinks pointillism could be a doable 10k thing. On the other hand, 5k charms taught me I have no idea how big numbers really are.
Aw thank you. I always try to picture actually meeting that many people, I know it's not huge in the TH-cam world, but it's still sooooo many people ☺ Pointilism is such an interesting idea! I'd worry about losing count but that could definitely be fun to try anyway!❤
I mean this with love... Never change, because your stress pouts are so adorable it's unreal...
Like, your facial expressions are an external representation of how I feel internally, because it's not col for 40yo man to pout apparently. I mean fuck it, I'm 40, no one can tell me what to do *frown*
Also before anyone asks why a 40yo is here... I like watching creatives of various kinds.
Yes I'm neurospicy and ash is relatable on so many bloody levels!
Aw thank so much! You can pout all you want as far as I'm concerned 😊
Congratulations! Every 5k subscribers you should eat a non-spicy/creamy sandwich
I genuinely love this idea
You are quickly becoming one of my FAVORITE creators!! You've inspired me to join a Makers space and try lost wax jewelry making! Thanks for being you.
Wow, thank you! That is awesome!! Have the best time ❤❤❤
Ash, you made that!!!👏👏👏😍 And congratulations on 8680 subscribers! Woohoo! 🥳
🥰🥰 Thank you! 🖤
Subscribed this week, so glad I found your videos.
Yay! Thanks for being here! 🤗
Congrats Ash!!
Thank you! 🖤
For your very fast approaching 10K you could just do poll for the next project. That way it’s stuff you want to make but the audience is involved in picking the order. And thank you for the fun facts at the end.
Thank you! Great suggestion 😊
LOLOLOLOLOL This was fun! Happy anniversary! Coat looks great And the dress looks pretty but really heavy. I can’t think of anything to suggest for 10 K and it looks like that’s right around the corner😂 👏👏👏
Dress is soooo heavy, the straps stretched out just trying to take it off the dress form 😅Thanks so much! 🖤
_Tip for Twalls_ - Do up the pieces for the boddice first - work out any issues for your torso, starting at the shoulders and working down. Add darts, change darts, move darts, cut or add fabric, all that jazz. Make sure you're copying your changes to the paper pattern at every stage. The final version of the paper pattern may look a little odd, but it will fit the way you want it to. Once you have the hang from the shoulder over the bust worked out you then make the changes from the outside (the side seam) to inside (the centre line).
On average the professionals do about 4 to 7 mock-ups apparently. ALSO - you don't have to recut everything at every stage of this process (took me two projects to figure that one out, sigh).
Only after the boddice is fitted do you fiddle with sleeves. You only really have to work out the issues with one sleeve (usually work on the sleeve for your dominant arm). You can do the second sleeve into the mock-up if you really want to do a double check.
_Pre-washing Wool_ - Get an ironing cloth and a spray bottle full of water and take ye to the ironing board. When you're ironing get the wool really damp through the pressing cloth and then iron it until it stops hissing and steaming.
_By-the-by_ - I think I found a short story contest to enter - poltergeist, for Geist literary magazine. There's a fee, but you get a subscription to the magazine, so fair trade. They're looking for spooky, eerie, creepy ghost stories. Deadline is in November. Top prize is 500$. Gimmie a topic? What's the first thing you think of when you think of Canada? You're the one whose magpie mayhem inspiration is for me to start writing again. You get the first spark for an idea...?
Congrats on the milestone!!! That's so great. Well deserved and well done. You're doing fantastic!
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you for all the toile information! I did try pre ironing all the wool before sewing it, but I didn't get it proper proper damp so I'll try that next time ☺
Ooh what a fun writing competition prompt!! I've never been to Canada, but the first thing I think of is the vast wilderness, forests and snow, and if we're talking eerie, I think is it scarier to be alone out there, or possibly not alone? I always like the camping gone wrong kind ghost stories because I already find camping scary as it is without the supernatural 😅
Good luck with the writing, and thank you! ❤
Congratulations on your 1st wedding anniversary
Love the coat ❤
Thank you so much 😀
You're so charming to watch😂 The coat really suits you, I can't imagine how much work that all was- breaking it down to hours doesn't give a good understanding of the effort. Love the jewelry, it's actually quite cool looking, and the dress is ecclectically cool too, though must weigh a ton! Making vids like these must be great to be able to knock projects off your wishlist
Thank you so much!!🥰 Everything is so heavy! 😅 Thank fully the dress was a bit too tight to begin with, otherwise it wouldn't have held the weight of the charms so much. The coat I'm going to wear all the time :)
Congrats! It turned out amazing. I'm glad it's still cold enough for you to wear it before spring and summer set in!
Thank you! We'll get cold weather for a while now, but then one day in November it will be 30 degrees and it will stay there 😭
Congratulations ! You are incredible Thank you for your Videos I love the creative chaos :D I don't think 10K will be far away
Thank you so much, that's so lovely to hear 🖤
An idea for 10k subs video: making a project in 10000 seconds. It's about 2.78 hours, which is quite possible. Or making a dress out of 10 meters (10000mm) of fabric, which is too quite okay for a light summery fabric on a puffy dress. Or sewing 10000mm of ruffles on a dress? That would be even more possible because of how long a circumference of a wide skirt's hem can be.
I like the way you're thinking! Definitely time to think outside the box 😊
your vibes are immaculate 10/10
Aw shucks 🤗
The Kristen bell movie is actually a tv show, I know absolutely wild! And IT IS SOOO GOOD!!! I binged watch the entire thing with like only 1 break. They are 30 mins long and I think 8 or 10 episodes. It’s really really good lol
Oh yay! That's even better! I need a new show to watch and I love her. Thanks for letting me know!
Love times 5,000! Congrats on the milestone, I have a feeling it won't be long before we see your 100,000 special!
That's very kind of you to say, thank you 🖤🥰
What is wrong with you, did you kearn nothing from having to sew 1000 flowers onto a dress? Also I cannot believe you made a whole coat and evening dress AND jewellery! You are a superstar! Do yourself a favour and do a Q and A for the next milestone which will probably be next week! ❤
I LEARNT NOTHING. I hope I learnt from this one though, I can't do that again 😅 Pretty keen for a Q & A for 10k!! 😂🖤
Ash, my darling girl… don’t ever be annoyed at the Aussie birds distracting your video. Some of us used to live in Oz and miss the accent, the birds, the smells, the laidback yet healthy lifestyle, etc.
Also, your ADHD determination is so relatable…
In one word (or 3) YOU’RE FAB! Don’t change anything. 🫂
I do love watching the birds from my window, I just get distracted by them a little too often, but I suppose that's on me 😅 Thank you so much!! ❤
that coat is amazing! for your next milestone (which wouldn't be to far away) you could always do something you've wanted to make but wouldn't have a reason to make or wear much. or just something crazy or some projects suggested or voted on by your subscribers. Im entertained by you doing anything
3/4ths way through the video and have to go to work but will watch later
Thanks so much! And your suggestions are appreciated 🖤
When you were telling the magpies to calm down, you could have been talking to the birds or us magpies in the audience. Same thing really cause my magpie brain was in a tizzy over 'ohhh shiny coat'. I now also need a shiny coat. I will probably just acquire the coat though cause I'm lazy. Which maybe there's an idea for the next x number of subscribers, a good ole thrift flip. Might be easier. Maybe.
Oh I would definitely recommend that anyone wanting to do this just buy a coat instead 😅 I'm super keen for some thrift flips though!
Almost to 10000 subs , good going ! I really like that dress and the coat looks great ! 👍🏼🤘🏼
Thanks so much!
The jacket is gorgeous 😍 ❤
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That was impressive! Congrats on the milestone.
And I love your penguin robe. Always here for a cute penguin. 💜🐧
Thank so much! 🖤🐧
Binging this channel has made me wish I had any kind of sewing skill but alas, I'll just live vicariously through your content. Hello Alfie!
I do this all the time with baking videos! Thanks for hanging out ❤
I loved both the coat and the dress! keep making your videos, I binged watched you the first time I discovered you a few videos ago. I've been sewing for 15 years and I absolutely love watching your journey with you.
Thank you so much, that's so sweet of you to say ❤
Congrats Ash!! They great! Coat is adorable and the dress looks super fun.
I would suggest a baking challenge for your next subscriber milestone, or have subscribers vote on a challenge or big goal project to do.
Thank you! And thanks for the suggestions ❤
Alf is so adorable, I love his cameos!
He's such a cutie 🥰
The one thing ive learned about numbers; if you think its not a huge number (such as 500 or 1000) then its a lot, if you think its a huge number (like 75,000) it is, and if its a incomprehensible number (such as 1 trillion) its also is :) lovely vid and now i want to make a coat with lots of trinkets, charms and maybe some tiny bells! Ooh or maybe a cowboy jacket with charms instead of tassles! I need to stop thinking about charm decorating ideas :[
This is sage advice. And also I think you SHOULD make something with lots of charms! Just not 5000 ❤
Your coat is adorable. You are adorable and your dog is totally adorable! Why do dogs always need to sit on your fabric when you are cutting out a pattern? Dog shaped pattern weights.
'Dog shaped pattern weights' 😂😂 He is always immediately like' yes thank you mama, new rug for me to sit on'. You're very sweet! ❤
I hope you guys had a good anniversary! It would be cool (& funny) if you guys do a beanboozled Challange together lol :D
That sounds fun! Thanks 🖤
Hi Ash this video was awesome. Loved it so much and the coat and dress were beautiful. Well done you. I can’t believe how talented, creative and funny you are. Well done!!! ❤️💯
Thank you so much!! You're very sweet 🥰❤
Love the coat and dress! Also love the stream of consciousness vibe.
Yay, thank you! 🤗
It's a pleasure to see you grow in confidence....amazed by your talent.... Happy anniversary 🎈🎉🎈🎉
Aw thank you ❤❤❤
For the 10k video I propose : you finish 10 (small) projects you gave up on or projects you had in mind for a really long time but never got to do. Or just one. i just want to give you the opportunity to finish something and get closure AND I'm curious to see what projects you had in store and why you didn't do them or gave up on them
Love the coat, love the dress even more, it works so well, It's like a space godess's dress !!!
Oh gosh the unfinished project pile 😅 Now that's something I should tackle haha. And thank you, I ended up loving the dress in the end too! I love the space goddess vibe!!
So stoked to have found your channel, I'm always looking for more fun, chaotic costuming content! I'm a kiwi so bonus points that you're an Aussie ❤
Thank you so much! And yay for Kiwi, we're basically cousins! I love NZ so much 😄 Thanks for being here! 🖤
Congrats Ash! You're the best! [;
I'll write a full comment tomorrow because the (stupid) time zone means it's 2 am here ;o
Aw thank you ☺ Hope you got some sleep!
You deserve every subscription! I love your content and everything you’ve made has been amazing and fun to watch 💜
Unrelated-are your doorknobs super high up? It looks like they’re at your shoulder at the clips in the beginning 😆
Aw thank you so much, that's so sweet 🥰 And yes, our doorknobs are high up! It's an old house, and apparently, they used to put the knobs high up so that children can't just let themselves into any room they want! 😂
Congrats on the growing channel and your anniversary! my jaw dropped with these projects, you are an amazing human. I just wanted to also let you know I love it when you let us know when you go have lunch or a snack, its a good reminder for us to get food as well. Pats for Alfie 🐕have a gentle journey
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your lovely comment 🖤
ash, i am SURE the finished product will be awesome. but i was shown the little hem gentleman with his adorable little collar for the second time and i can't but think the video reached its peak. he's simply too good. you have to stop making adorable little guys that steal the spotlight! hehe. 😋
😂😂 I'll have to make more little guys as the goal of the video 😅
Hi there...your videos are becoming my favourite...you are all that and a bag of chips...that maybe a Canadian expression...humour, sewing, puppy time, creativity...again I really LOL..I'm going to watch another...hugs from 🇨🇦
Thank you so much! It means a lot that you enjoy them. 🥰
Ma'am this is getting out of hand you're going to overwhelm yourself way too easily with this. You're going to be at 50k in no time! well deserved for your energy and enthusiasm that you put into every video / project 💚💚💚
It has definitely gotten out of hand 😅 No more number challenges! And thank you, you're very kind. Thanks for being here! ❤
haha the answers to your searches at the end 🤣 you're iconic I'm so glad I found your channel. The coat and that green lining 🤌so talented and you're at over 10k now- congrats! If you're into baking maybe you can make a cake with 10000 sprinkles on???🍰 or host a party where you collectively eat 10000ml of gelato 🍦
It looks absolutly gorgeous! I love it! I hope you use them a lot! What about you sewing / thrifting a winter capsule wardrobe, since you are always talking about how you don't have winter clothes?!?!? Love you sewing videos!😁
That's a great idea! I would LOVE some warmer clothes 🤗 Thanks so much!
❤ I understand the love for the fabric store and drapers. Who can pass up a sale? I’m trying to avoid spotlight as it is less than 10 mins away from my house
So happy with my purchases too! Lucky for me Spotlight is kind of hard to get to 😄
@@ashbentley lucky mine is in the same car park lot with our supermarket, pizza Hutt, a burger place and the warehouse across the road otherwise I have to go all the way into the cbd which is great for the library and makers space otherwise bookshops and crafting/ sewing supplies
1. thankkkk you for answering all your adhd fuled thoughts so my adhd brain was satisfied lmao. 2. honestly the dress and the coat are so bad a$s. the charm jingles are *chefs kiss* 3. Maybe an idea for 10k could be the "subscribers choose my ___" on a project and the whole project could be from polls and stuff ( am i making sense? i dunno lmao ) but it could be an outfit, or a craft something like that hehe. just an idea. im super glad the algorithm showed me youuuu, just finished watching all your vids
I am SO glad you are enjoying the videos! I have lots of ideas in the works 😉 and your suggestion is great! Thanks so much for watching! And yes, the charm jingles are everything 🥰
If you can fill 40 minutes with sewing a pillow case I’d watch that… Also: I admire your tenacity. I would like a slice of that for myself. Congrats on the growing subs list, you deserve it!
Haha thank you! That's very kind of you to say 🤗
The dress is gorgeous!!!! Its the perfect new years outfit!
Thank you so much, definitely a party dress!
For 10 k, take us with you to buy a thimble, 😂. The coat is great, the dress is a success not sure about the jewellery but hey you did it. ❤
Hahaha that is fair 😅 I really do have to get on the thimble train
With family. But so excited to watch
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This was all perfection, the occasional messy hem included! Happy belated anniversary to You, Tom and Alf. (I had to capitalize the y because it looked off not being capitalized like the names that followed) the questions and answers were a fun addition to the video And thank you for for doing this, I thoroughly enjoyed watching😊
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Hey there! I found you through my analytics, apparently we share a lot of viewers. I glad you popped up because I really enjoyed this video! The coat and dress came out sooooo good! I REALLY want the coat, but I do not have it in me to hand sew all those charms🙈 I think I would end up crying on the floor and that would be the end of the video😆
Amazing job! I'm excited to watch some of your older videos and can't wait to see what you make next😁
Oh I didn't even know you could see that in analytics! I'll have to have a look 😅 Oh and don't worry, the video very nearly did end like that, I would not suggest this to anyone 😂 Thanks so much! 🖤🖤🖤
Great job, spicy ADHD sister!! I think my charm was somewhere in the low 200s.and that dress is fierce.
Aw thanks! 🤗
Ooh ooh idea for 10k subscribers! Condense it down to 10 things, one for each thousand people, and maybe you could do 10 (EASY) new things you've never done before but always wanted to try like idk embroidery or fabric painting or something like that? If your ADHD is anything like mine I'm sure you've got ideas for crafts and things you want to try but don't really have an excuse to yet
Either way the cost and dress look WONDERFUL ohmygoodness I lov the way the dress jingles when you move!!!
This is such a smart way of doing things!! Thank you! ❤🤗 Also the jingly is my favourite 🥰
Daaaamn that dress turned out amazing
Thank you, I loved it in the end ❤❤
OH! The ending in great. Satisfied. I wont have to look those up myself. 😄
Haha I wouldn't do that to peeps. Glad you enjoyed! 😊
🥳🥳 I've been watching way before the 1,000 mark. You've done very well. My 13 yr old granddaughter enjoys your energy and creativity.
Maybe you should count the individual coat pieces as part of the 5,000.🤣🤣.
Alfie needs a doggy door. In the US there are some that fit into the sliding door frame. My friends have them and love them because they don't damage a door and can be taken out to secure the house when they leave.
Thank you for being here! I feel like I should have at least included the time on the coat as part of timer total too 😅
That's a great idea for the warmer weather! I'll look into it, he would love that 🥰
@@ashbentley I remember you making your wedding dress and rings for your ceremony.
I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Be careful and don't get burnt out. Hugs from Virginia, USA
Thanks Pam, I appreciate that. I'm doing a very fun and silly project at the moment to keep the burnout at bay ❤❤❤
Those green leafs one so beatiful
I LOVE the leaves 💚
I genuinely thought you were gonna use an old coat or thrift one. It’s a phenomenal amount of effort 😂❤
Your editing style cracks me up!
Oh thank you! 🤗
The coat turned out so good!! I love the placement of the charms on the back. I even like the dress 😂 Over 70 hours for the charms! You are a machine. I would’ve thrown a tantrum or had a meltdown or done both in quick succession. ASH YOU ARE AMAZING 🤩
Who says I didn't have a meltdown 😉 Haha yeah this was a lot, I got so tired 😅 Thanks so much 🖤🖤🖤
You are literally a freaking delight and I love everything about this vid. Happy anniversary !❤
Aw thank you so much!!
beautiful coat (well done on the pockets) and dress! congrats on the growth of ur channel, it’s so deserved! 💖
ps: absolutely adore when u say good morning/hello to us (:
Thank you so much! I was so worried about those pockets 😅 And thanks for letting me know, I'll keep it up 🤗
The coat is dreamy. Excellent work!!!
Thank you! I feel so fancy wearing it 😊
Looking forward to that 10k celebration video, can’t wait to find out what you’re making for that 😜 but seriously, congrats 😘
Haha thank you 🤗
I've been making my way through your catalogue this week and I must say, Australia is not beating the antagonistic bugs accusations
I am SO glad you're enjoying my videos! And honestly, fair enough. The bugs are jerks here. I have an uncomfortable amount of spiders in the house right now, and one of them keeps trying to spin a web across my studio door every night 🤦♀️
can't wait for the 100k subscriber special!! that one will be fun lol
Hahaha will have to be VERY different
Congrats so much on 5k! I've decided that I'm one of the holographic stars ⭐
Thank you! And yay ⭐🖤
So here's the idea for next time...make cake 😂 But seriously, I would watch you make anything, you are SO fun!! Congrats on the subscribers and anniversary 🎉
Thank you so much! That's really lovely of you to say 🖤
First: I so enjoy watching your videos! Second: you posting the answers to all the things you wanted to research while editing made my neurospicy brain SOOOOOO happy!!! :D
Aw, that’s so kind of you! I’m glad you enjoy the videos!
The dress is SOOOOO pretty!!!
Thank you so much! I loved it in the end 😊
oh my god those fabrics are gorgeoussss together
Right! So happy with it
Ahhhh the finished look is spectacular!
Thank you so much!
Your coat looks so much better than the $15,000 one! Also, the dress is so beautiful. It makes me want to make one too! Congratulations!
That's so kind of you to say! 🥰
you killed it once again, i'm kinda obsessed with the dress!!
Thank you! I actually really like how it turned out in the end 🖤
As a dude, you are lowkey getting me into styling… maybe a bit more than lowkey.
Yay! Have fun with it!
Oh god, this project would have taken me like a year, good job on getting it done so quickly!
And they turned out fabulous!
Thank you! Having the ability to work on it full time from morning til night makes a big difference ❤ Also it still took me like a month to get the video out 😅
I like to believe that my subscription charm is a Bee… and I’m on the right sleeve…. On the jacket….Lolz 😆
Yes! The bees are so cute, that one is definitely you ❤
And here I'm in my full comment (long video - long comment)[;
1. I don't know how expierienced you are but imo you're making a very good job in sewing (i think it's due to you doing things till they are good and thanks to your natural intuition)
2. This camera angle when you don't want to show your pimples was hilarious ;D
3. Unpicking time! [;
4. I'm always so happy when I watch your videos coz you are so happy and excited [;
5. The slo mo... pff hihihi he he he
6. For me it will be nice if you make another weird animal (not necessary a backpack). I believe you have some wool leftovers ;p
&. The coat is amazing :D and I like the dress too [;
Congrats for your channel and your marriage anniversary ;D
I have been sewing on and off since I was about 12 I think(?) with big breaks of no sewing for years in between. I do remember my first hand sewing project was when I was about 7 or 8 in primary school. Other than that I don't remember learning to sew! I'm glad you liked the camera angle! 😂 I'd love to make another weird animal! Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤
@@ashbentley Wow you started early [; I think you can be described as a creator, just like me - you sew, make jewelry, embroider etc., and I paint, sculpt, crochet, embroider and for a few months I've been sewing. We're from the same world [;
I love all animals, but I have the greatest sentiment for cats, so I would probably suggest a cat. Or if you want to torture yourself, some kind of bug :D
I love having lots of different creative outlets, keeps you from getting bored 😊 Ooh a bug is a great idea! Maybe I should make a prawn hat to remind me to straighten my back 😂
@@ashbentley I love that idea ;D
I think about the pink cupcake from Major Pain quite a lot, I’m glad I’m not alone in this
That makes me feel so much better! Thank you for getting me ❤
Incredible! Keen for the 10,000 subscriber special :)
Thank yoooouuuu 🖤
Congratulations 🥰the coat looks really really great and the dress is also cute. Maybe for the next milestone just have a cake party and chat (at) with us - I'm frankly worried about your hands 😅
By the way happy anniversary :)
Omg a cake party and chat sounds wonderful right now 🥰 Thank you so much! ❤