OMG! Emily in the background was hilarious. But she was actually singing one of my favorite old songs under that fabric. I really enjoy watching Costume College videos, I guess because I’m older and until the internet sewing was often an isolated activity. Seeing people make and enjoy costuming all come together is awesome.
I need to share a story with you. There was one young lady at the Friday Social who was fan-girling so hard over you that it took three tries to get her set up with her passport (I was one of the TVA passport agents). She apologized while her friend rolled her eyes and dragged her into the crowd. Fast forward an hour later when they returned to get their raffle tickets. I asked them if they had a good time and this young lady could not stop gushing, saying how nice you were, how you talked to her for a while and let her look at your costume, then complimented her on hers. Thank you for being so nice - you *completely* made her weekend! I had a great time in your class as well and learned a lot. I really should have worn a costume to that class, though. Hindsight is always 2020!
Aww, that is so cute! Do you remember what her name was? There was one person who was there with her sister (I'm forgetting her name at the moment) who was so effusive when I met her, and it was adorable. And I'm so glad you enjoyed the class! ❤️
@@LadyRebeccaFashions Unfortunately, I don't. We were so busy "processing" people that it was all a blur. All I can tell you is that both were twenty-somethings (not helpful, I know). I'm very much looking forward to next year's CoCo (with better air conditioning and a lack of COVID).
Emily in the background when you were filming was cracking me up! She needs a TH-cam channel! I really enjoyed this video, thanks for taking us with you to costume college!
I suspect that you were a model in a previous life. You just seem so natural striking up your poses. The photographer certainly knew his craft and you worked so well with him. Costume college just looks like so much fun, I think we need one in Australia.
Hi Rebecca, I have just tested positive for covid myself, the day before my birthday which was rather annoying however in my bit of alone time I have been watching TH-cam sewing videos and have found you and a few other people that I am really glad I have found. I am very very new to sewing but I love the whole idea of it, love the thought that I can really express myself through it. I am from the UK an area in South Wales to be precise and have been thinking about going to university (or College or whatever) in Cardiff uni they have a fashion design degree and the lecturer looks lovely and everything, but I have also seen that you can do special costume design degrees and I just love the theatre, I used to go all the time when I was young, I love the magic of it, the sets the costumes, everything but I have also thought about going down the route of recycling fabric and making new with old and maybe starting a little something but I don't know if I were going to university is the right choice or which degree or anything so any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. P.s sorry for filling your comments with my life story 😅
Oh no, I hope your symptoms aren't bad! As far as choosing whether or not you want to go to uni for fashion or costuming (which would be two very different degrees), it's honestly hard to say. Do you already have a degree? If not, then I'd say you should definitely go for it. If you do already have a degree in something else, then I think it would depend if you want that more formal training in a uni setting, versus if you want to work things out on your own. I would check out Cats Costumery's channel, since she has just completed her uni degree in costuming in Scotland, and would know way more than I do about that topic.
Thank you for taking us with you! I usually travel with a couple of command hooks and extra stickies. They don't damage the walls and with my little string, I can hang up my towel or my handwashed undies. :)
I think my favorite outfit, (besides yours!😉), was the dress made from what looked liked handkerchiefs. So much fabulousness everywhere. A visual feast for sure.
Yes, make the parasol!! That silk from LA is gorgeous. 🤩 And I would really like to go to Costume College; I live in Massachusetts and am not really excited about going south in summer, though...
I wanted to dance so bad at the gala but it was indeed soooo hot. Too many layers and too much silk involved with my gown, any movement made me overheat, lol. Aside from a bit of low-key arm waving for the time warp off in the corner, dancing was not absolutely not happening 🥲I'm very impressed that you survived under all that fabric all weekend. It was lovely to meet you and see you in all of your beautifully crafted costumes! I'm the lady who was in the light up Edwardian gown in your video, we didn't talk much at that moment because I think I was on an atm mission for a silent auction... but I did say hi at the welcome party with my mom, I was in the fluoro rainbow onesie at that time. Also, that magenta/blue silk 🤩
I read comments while ads play, so I knew some sillyness by Emily would be happening forthwith. I still snortedly laughed! "Snortedly" is a word, right? I love watching videos of CoCo. I thought I'd miss the costuming community royalty who couldn't make it this year, but nope, I really didn't. You showed me tons of talented seamsters, sewists, artists, and creatives. Thanks, Rebecca, for having me along!
So happy that you had a good time!!! It really did look like alot of fun and the dresses were so pretty. Your dresses really stood out in the crowd. Most looked to be the best at the conference! I did like the one lady in the black dress with all of the layering in the back. Very nice. How awful that the hotel didn't have AC!! Viruses love heat. You'd think they would purposefully have it colder instead. They should also give you some kind of refund due to lack of AC for such a large group. The items you bought all look like money well spent and the fabrics were beautiful. Emily did steal the show playing around in the back of the one video. I was laughing the whole time. Thanks for taking us along!
I had such a great time at CoCo this year. It was lovely to meet you as well! I really enjoyed seeing the daisy costume up close too. You did a wonderful job on it.
Is it weird that I have no knowledge or skill when it comes to sewing but absolutely love these videos and swoon over the many wares of these talented folk?
It was fun meeting you at CoCo! I've had a great time remembering some of the fun through your video. The heat in the hotel was awful, you were right about that! Our room was so stuffy. This was my first year. I definitely need to learn to pace myself next year. I WILL be going next year. This was just so much fun, rejuvenating and inspiring.n
It was great meeting you! I heard that some of the sleeping rooms were also very hot - I'm sorry you got stuck with one of those. My room seemed to be one of the few places in the hotel that wasn't way too hot, luckily.
Emily is a hoot! I always think of going to costume college but never have. I wouldn’t know a soul there and I’m rather introverted so I find it hard to walk up to people and talk to them. Yes I know I need to just do it but I haven’t. And the videos from the past have seemed very clique-ish and exclusionary which has definitely deterred me from going. I’m sure there are others like me who would like to go, the question is, how do we solo participants find each other when everyone seems to already have paired up either with existing friends or have come with a companion? Oh well, at some point I’ll determine that the classes alone are worth it and just make my way there and enjoy the experience solo. Coming from Florida it’s a big commitment but I have a year to work on courage and in the meantime thank you for posting, it really looks like an enjoyable experience. Minus the heat and Covid of course, I hope you continue with no or merely minor symptoms and recover quickly. Oh, another question, are there some who focus on medieval costumes? I did not see any in your video but I may have missed them or maybe you did not film them because it’s a little further back in time than your interests or current focus? Anyway, thank you for posting, quite enjoyable, and I hope you recover quickly. Pet the kitties for me!
I think the freshman orientation on Friday is really good for helping new solo people find each other, so I definitely recommend going to that. And yes, there's definitely medieval costumes there. I mostly felt like every time I turned on my camera to get shots in the hallways, there were just very few costumes in general!
Hi Rebecca, I am so glad you had a great time! Thank you for taking footage of all those gorgeous costumes; you were so pretty. The tea looked delicious, and now I am starving. LOL! I cannot believe the hotel didn't at least have fans; it might be time for Costume College to find another hotel to call home. Crossing my fingers that you do not develop any symptoms. xoxo's Sandie😊
Oh Rebecca! So happy the classes & fellowshipping were fun & informative. So what class did you teach? 2 things I most enjoyed on ur videos: Altho there were so many beautiful & unique costumes (for sure), yours out shined. I thot maybe because you shared ur journey in making them......no, I believe it is because yours really did outshine any of those around you. And, I love how all your years of posing have lead to the terrific variety you shared. Happy that the photographer recognized this as well! Hope you keep heading toward complete recovery. Thank you for taking us along! 😊
Aww, thank you so much! And I actually taught a class on photography - how to take better pictures of other costumers, and how to take great pictures of yourself in costume.
I'm planning on coming next year, it just wasn't in the cards for me to attend this year. I'm actually finally finishing my 18th century bedgown right now, so I'm slowly building up at least one or two outfits I can bring to CoCo next year. 😊 I love your channel and when I see you next year, I will definitely say hello! ❤
Thanks for taking us along with you. 🙂 Hopefully they change to a hotel with better A/C next time. Smart hoop storage. Sorry you got Covid. Hope you recover quickly.
If you ask me, crazy roomates make the best roomates! Looks like you both had a blast, and tons of laughs when you were together in the room. Covid really isn't much of a thing where I live. Most cases aren't too much worse than a common cold and life goes on regardless. I still have yet to catch it, and well, thankful in many ways that I haven't. I hope it isn't too bad to you. Lyon looks like he enjoys momma being home. Hope he is healing/Healed up well. Thank you for sharing your little adventures with us that can't or don't travel much! That iridescent magenta/blue silk....OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I love! Get well soon! Love and prayers!
Looked like so much fun! Love that you got those professional photos done! The photographer sounded great to work with. Your bargain basement finds were awesome! Love that you spent on things that are going to last a long while. Your comment about ribbons made me think that we should all just be going around our regular lives handing out ribbons. Would nake things more fun. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. I have been waiting. Sorry you're I'll. Please share your symptoms and progress so we can be more aware. Glad you had a good time.
Luckily almost all the symptoms are gone now - just a little congestion left. My worst symptom was that I had tremendous ear pressure for two whole days, so not nearly as bad as a lot of people.
That's appalling, the way closets are designed now, with no thought for those of us who live in long dresses. Even in new model homes, they think it is an upgrade to fill a closet with shelves and drawers and leave no full hanging space. Sheesh. For drawers, dressers have already been invented. You could bring Command Hooks to a hotel and then take them down when you leave. Handy in a bathroom. The hooks are reusable if you buy the replacement sticky strips, which 3M sells. For Costume College, I think I would buy a spring-mounted rod designed to hold a bathroom curtain. If the tiling (or plastic form) stops at the curtain rod height, I would affix the rod to rest against the tiling on both ends so it would be best able to support the costumes. Then I would bum a shower from a friend when needed or just take a dip in the pool. Don't know if you could pack a bathroom rod, but you could have it shipped ahead and held for you. Where there is irritable determination, there is a way.
Sorry to hear that you ended up with covid. Hopefully it’s a very mild case and your on your way to recovery! Thanks for taking us along. It looks like an amazing time!
Thank you so much for taking the video. I have always wanted to go. Now I will never get to go. ( my right leg was amputated two years ago and I broke my other foot a few months ago). I saw all the smog when you were landing., yuch. Thank you for letting me live a bit of it, so I could vicariously live it though you. really loved your friend up staging you.
That looked like a fun event. It's too bad the hotel was hot inside and you ended up getting the coronavirus. I miss California, but I certainly don't miss the hot weather. Air conditioning, in my opinion, is a must for any indoor space.
Your tea looks delicious! I’m fascinated by the pins in your cap :-) There are some beautiful dresses on display, including yours, of course. There are some great vids on You Tube on how to make ‘feathers’ from silk ribbon. They are really lovely. Emily is a great person to be with, isn’t she? It would be nice to have a few more gentleman venturing down (up?) there. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time there.
Emily being a goof is A+ content! I loved seeing all of these beautiful dresses (the peachy one and all of the light up ones were excellent) and it looks like everyone had so much fun! The doll dresses were an especially exciting find too, and someday I'll be able to attend costume college cause it looks like so much fun and I wanna stare at all the pretty dresses
Oh man, the lack of towel hanging space in the bathroom was a really poor design choice! Our iron didn't work the one they replaced it with hardly worked. Next year I'll bring my own because that was such a hassle.
I’m so sorry you came back with that darn virus! I tested positive right before I was leaving so I missed my first year at CoCo! I’m sad but was happy you vloged and I feel like I could see what it was like…. You’re costumes were fabulous, so nice to see them out in the world! Hope you’re on the mend…
Love these event videos (despite the frustration of seeing costumes in the hallways and not be able to go over to get a better look at them, but that's my own fault for not being there in person). I hope the Covid period remained symptom free.
Such a great haul! I am looking forward to your future creations. It was indeed absolutely boiling. I had to leave a few classes due to the heat. Your class was fabulous, thank you!
Wow, love the costumes, would so love to go, but i sadly will never get on a plane (heights, fear of flying etc) Wish we did something like here in the UK. Your red velvet is still my favorite. Hope you feel better soon, rest when you can..
Isn't there a group that does the Regency Ball weekend in the UK? I've seen videos from that before on TH-cam. May not be quite the right time period for you but there may be other groups as well.
Looks like it was a great time despite the heat, and your outfits looked wonderful. I get the whole heat thing being a big deal and I hope the hotel does fix it for next year. I'm heat intolerant and don't leave home without a hand fan even in the winter, and it sounds like I would have been dying in those classrooms. That afternoon tea looked amazing! Love going for a proper afternoon tea with all the pomp.
Thank you for sharing your adventures at CoCo. I’m sad I missed it. But I was there in spirit as my daughter-in-law attended and wore a gown I made for her precovid. I noticed her in the background of your video as you scanned the social. It was fun to see. 😄 See you there next year for sure.
You should totally make a video about you making your gloves! I've always been curious about how to do those. I've got a Beauty and the Beast costume I've always wanted to make, so those long, yellow gloves are a must for it.
I love your daisy costume it look lovely on you. and my grandson love the pin cushion hat he said you look like a real life pin cushion lady. I’m glad you had a wonderful time and maybe next year you won’t have to wear a mask they are very uncomfortable and hot .have good week 👩🏻🌾🥰
Loved all of your skilled work and to share with everybody! The problem with the A/C was not your friend in trying to avoid the ongoing plague! (It spreads and infects much better in closed, warm/ hot enclosed, mixed and crowded rooms) Sound familiar? You should consider yourself lucky IMHO. Those giant A/C units stop working in an instant so the hotel probably could do little to fix things. Fans everywhere probably would not have helped very much. Hope you get over it quickly! Could you give the link to the lady who was doing the gloves? I'm still struggling with my pair. Good video!
Thank you! I hadn't even thought about heat making the spread of covid worse! Here's Mela's website (the one who taught the glove class): ateliermela.net/
Thank you for taking us along! I've been wanting to go to Costume College for years but I've always been kind of scared. I'm shy when I don't know anyone... Gotta find some costume friends!!
Honestly, with so many new people this year, I feel like all the shy feelings everyone usually has went out the window, because most people didn't know anyone else there. It was a nice feeling!
I was thinking those two materials would be perfect for Felicity's dress just moments before you said it, lol. I love that dress of hers, excited to see how that comes out! Glad you only got a mild case, hope you're feeling better! I don't think I'd ever get to go to Costume College, as it's fully cross country for me, but it was nice to see you have a good time. I saw people dressed in 18th and Edwardian eras, besides Victorian. Do you ever see anyone dressed medieval? That's my era, and I was curious.
OMG you are making Felicity's summer dress!! When you flashed over at the fabric district fabrics, I was like, "Wait, is she..." As a 90s girl who would've done anything for those My Size dresses, so excited. Did you know they sold sewing patterns for those dresses in girls sizes?? I got Kirsten's Meet dress pattern for my daughter on Ebay for $15.
My mom got Kirsten's meet dress and school dress pattern but never got around to making them, so I have them, the fabric, and the zippers and stuff all uncut in a bag, lol. I should probably sell the lot on to someone who can actually use it
Sorry you got covid, and that you made a full recovery. I went out to work all the way thought all the lockdowns without getting it, then as soon as I retired I got it from one of my Sister-in-law I had it bad for about 2 1/2 weeks but I’m recovered now, such as life.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions It's not to bad, just stuffy in the nose and I lost taste and smell yesterday, so eating is boring. I am lucky, I am fully vaxed and boosted, so it's annoying, but mild. Hope you are still feeling ok. Can't wait to see what you make with that fabric. It is magical.
Thank you for sharing your journey at CoCo, bummer about the Covid. I send waves of healing from Oz. Great to hear there were a lot of new faces at the con. It looks like more men need to be there too.
Any chance for you showing us more of the American Girl patterns? Also I am hyped for the pink dress! My book collection has arrived by now and I love all the girls I met so far. I am also planning my very first American Girl Cosplay! Again thank you so so much for introducing me to it!
I'm so excited that you've gotten into American Girl! I'm planning a video all about my collection and my history with it, so I'll be sure to include the patterns then. There's also pdfs of them available online. Let me know if you want those, and I can find you the link.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions It is refreshing to have historical children's books with girls. Growing up most of my books were about boys. Which was fine, but we really need both... Also I'd like to have a look at the PDF, yes :D
@@KahoriFutunaka here's a link to them all! agplaythings.com/AG%20Patterns/DollDressPatterns.html And I'm surprised there were so many boy protagonists! All my favorite childhood books had female protagonists - I loved the Dear America series, and the two standalone books I read the most were The Secret Garden and Caddie Woodlawn.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I think it has to do with most historical children's books here being adventure stories and usually set in Ancient Times or the Middle Ages - times when wealthy girls usually had to stay at home, so no adventure for them. There are exceptions, of course. For example the series "Die Zeitdetektive" (The time detectives): Two boys and one girl who are best friends travel to different times to answer their questions for homework and stuff (as you do), meet children their age and usually end up in some big conspiracy like attemps to murder Cleopatra. I kept all of those and sometimes read them even today. The patterns are great, thank you so much! And they contain the dress I wanted to make. And about five I now want to make as well...
I feel this may be a stupid question, but did you put your makeup in your checked bag? I can never seem to figure out a good way to take it with me when I fly, just asking.
Ok, so the blue/red shot taffeta is killing me. I've been searching for this exact fabric for almost 2 years that's under $25/yard. I'm so jealous of you right now. (I have a dream of an 1850's -1860's version of Dita Von Tease' wedding dress)
I almost peed laughing at Emily creeping about in the background! Emily, you’re awesome.
Same here. 🤣
OMG! Emily in the background was hilarious. But she was actually singing one of my favorite old songs under that fabric. I really enjoy watching Costume College videos, I guess because I’m older and until the internet sewing was often an isolated activity. Seeing people make and enjoy costuming all come together is awesome.
I too am “older” and have costumed solo for 50+ years. Just thought I’d let you know you’re not the only one. :)
I need to share a story with you. There was one young lady at the Friday Social who was fan-girling so hard over you that it took three tries to get her set up with her passport (I was one of the TVA passport agents). She apologized while her friend rolled her eyes and dragged her into the crowd. Fast forward an hour later when they returned to get their raffle tickets. I asked them if they had a good time and this young lady could not stop gushing, saying how nice you were, how you talked to her for a while and let her look at your costume, then complimented her on hers. Thank you for being so nice - you *completely* made her weekend!
I had a great time in your class as well and learned a lot. I really should have worn a costume to that class, though. Hindsight is always 2020!
Aww, that is so cute! Do you remember what her name was? There was one person who was there with her sister (I'm forgetting her name at the moment) who was so effusive when I met her, and it was adorable. And I'm so glad you enjoyed the class! ❤️
@@LadyRebeccaFashions Unfortunately, I don't. We were so busy "processing" people that it was all a blur. All I can tell you is that both were twenty-somethings (not helpful, I know). I'm very much looking forward to next year's CoCo (with better air conditioning and a lack of COVID).
I'm surprised someone didn't make a 1917 nurse uniform complete with mask.
Emily in the background when you were filming was cracking me up! She needs a TH-cam channel! I really enjoyed this video, thanks for taking us with you to costume college!
She has a TH-cam channel! It's called The Sucky Seamstress. th-cam.com/channels/eAsbk_KF34qd8RgRZE3sOw.html
OMG buahahahahahahaha
Do you have Ivy’s TH-cam?
@@LadyRebeccaFashions And it's wonderful!
@@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar she doesn't do TH-cam anymore, but her TikTok is here: www.tiktok.com/@thesewloartist?_t=8UhgQIPF1qw&_r=1
I suspect that you were a model in a previous life. You just seem so natural striking up your poses. The photographer certainly knew his craft and you worked so well with him.
Costume college just looks like so much fun, I think we need one in Australia.
Emily is such a fun friend!! So hilarious.
Hi Rebecca, I have just tested positive for covid myself, the day before my birthday which was rather annoying however in my bit of alone time I have been watching TH-cam sewing videos and have found you and a few other people that I am really glad I have found. I am very very new to sewing but I love the whole idea of it, love the thought that I can really express myself through it.
I am from the UK an area in South Wales to be precise and have been thinking about going to university (or College or whatever) in Cardiff uni they have a fashion design degree and the lecturer looks lovely and everything, but I have also seen that you can do special costume design degrees and I just love the theatre, I used to go all the time when I was young, I love the magic of it, the sets the costumes, everything but I have also thought about going down the route of recycling fabric and making new with old and maybe starting a little something but I don't know if I were going to university is the right choice or which degree or anything so any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.
P.s sorry for filling your comments with my life story 😅
Oh no, I hope your symptoms aren't bad! As far as choosing whether or not you want to go to uni for fashion or costuming (which would be two very different degrees), it's honestly hard to say. Do you already have a degree? If not, then I'd say you should definitely go for it. If you do already have a degree in something else, then I think it would depend if you want that more formal training in a uni setting, versus if you want to work things out on your own. I would check out Cats Costumery's channel, since she has just completed her uni degree in costuming in Scotland, and would know way more than I do about that topic.
Can I honestly say how nice it was to see people taking covid seriously. Amazing beautiful garmets and accessories ❤️❤️❤️ Hope you are better soon ☺️
Thank you for taking us with you! I usually travel with a couple of command hooks and extra stickies. They don't damage the walls and with my little string, I can hang up my towel or my handwashed undies. :)
That's a great idea!
I think my favorite outfit, (besides yours!😉), was the dress made from what looked liked handkerchiefs. So much fabulousness everywhere. A visual feast for sure.
I loved that one too -- so creative!
That dress was really fun!
Emily in the background made me chuckle 🤭Thank you so much for taking us with you to Costume College this year ❤
Yes, make the parasol!! That silk from LA is gorgeous. 🤩 And I would really like to go to Costume College; I live in Massachusetts and am not really excited about going south in summer, though...
I wanted to dance so bad at the gala but it was indeed soooo hot. Too many layers and too much silk involved with my gown, any movement made me overheat, lol. Aside from a bit of low-key arm waving for the time warp off in the corner, dancing was not absolutely not happening 🥲I'm very impressed that you survived under all that fabric all weekend. It was lovely to meet you and see you in all of your beautifully crafted costumes! I'm the lady who was in the light up Edwardian gown in your video, we didn't talk much at that moment because I think I was on an atm mission for a silent auction... but I did say hi at the welcome party with my mom, I was in the fluoro rainbow onesie at that time.
Also, that magenta/blue silk 🤩
It was great to meet you! And that light up gown was totally amazing!
I read comments while ads play, so I knew some sillyness by Emily would be happening forthwith. I still snortedly laughed! "Snortedly" is a word, right?
I love watching videos of CoCo. I thought I'd miss the costuming community royalty who couldn't make it this year, but nope, I really didn't. You showed me tons of talented seamsters, sewists, artists, and creatives. Thanks, Rebecca, for having me along!
So happy that you had a good time!!! It really did look like alot of fun and the dresses were so pretty. Your dresses really stood out in the crowd. Most looked to be the best at the conference! I did like the one lady in the black dress with all of the layering in the back. Very nice. How awful that the hotel didn't have AC!! Viruses love heat. You'd think they would purposefully have it colder instead. They should also give you some kind of refund due to lack of AC for such a large group. The items you bought all look like money well spent and the fabrics were beautiful. Emily did steal the show playing around in the back of the one video. I was laughing the whole time. Thanks for taking us along!
Your videos are always a treat, but Emily in the background was so much fun!
I had such a great time at CoCo this year. It was lovely to meet you as well! I really enjoyed seeing the daisy costume up close too. You did a wonderful job on it.
Thank you! It was great to meet you too!
I was going to say the same about the daisy dress. In real life your dresses are even more fantastic!
i think that blue fabric you purchased on trip would make for a fantastic historical princess Aurora dress with that fabric that you got
Is it weird that I have no knowledge or skill when it comes to sewing but absolutely love these videos and swoon over the many wares of these talented folk?
I think there's a lot of people who feel the same way!
It was fun meeting you at CoCo! I've had a great time remembering some of the fun through your video. The heat in the hotel was awful, you were right about that! Our room was so stuffy. This was my first year. I definitely need to learn to pace myself next year. I WILL be going next year. This was just so much fun, rejuvenating and inspiring.n
It was great meeting you! I heard that some of the sleeping rooms were also very hot - I'm sorry you got stuck with one of those. My room seemed to be one of the few places in the hotel that wasn't way too hot, luckily.
Emily is a hoot! I always think of going to costume college but never have. I wouldn’t know a soul there and I’m rather introverted so I find it hard to walk up to people and talk to them. Yes I know I need to just do it but I haven’t. And the videos from the past have seemed very clique-ish and exclusionary which has definitely deterred me from going. I’m sure there are others like me who would like to go, the question is, how do we solo participants find each other when everyone seems to already have paired up either with existing friends or have come with a companion? Oh well, at some point I’ll determine that the classes alone are worth it and just make my way there and enjoy the experience solo. Coming from Florida it’s a big commitment but I have a year to work on courage and in the meantime thank you for posting, it really looks like an enjoyable experience. Minus the heat and Covid of course, I hope you continue with no or merely minor symptoms and recover quickly. Oh, another question, are there some who focus on medieval costumes? I did not see any in your video but I may have missed them or maybe you did not film them because it’s a little further back in time than your interests or current focus? Anyway, thank you for posting, quite enjoyable, and I hope you recover quickly. Pet the kitties for me!
I think the freshman orientation on Friday is really good for helping new solo people find each other, so I definitely recommend going to that. And yes, there's definitely medieval costumes there. I mostly felt like every time I turned on my camera to get shots in the hallways, there were just very few costumes in general!
Hi Rebecca,
I am so glad you had a great time! Thank you for taking footage of all those gorgeous costumes; you were so pretty. The tea looked delicious, and now I am starving. LOL! I cannot believe the hotel didn't at least have fans; it might be time for Costume College to find another hotel to call home. Crossing my fingers that you do not develop any symptoms.
xoxo's Sandie😊
Thank you for sharing Costume College. I hope you feel better soon. The way you store your hoop wire is brilliant.
Oh Rebecca! So happy the classes & fellowshipping were fun & informative. So what class did you teach? 2 things I most enjoyed on ur videos: Altho there were so many beautiful & unique costumes (for sure), yours out shined. I thot maybe because you shared ur journey in making them......no, I believe it is because yours really did outshine any of those around you. And, I love how all your years of posing have lead to the terrific variety you shared. Happy that the photographer recognized this as well! Hope you keep heading toward complete recovery. Thank you for taking us along! 😊
Aww, thank you so much! And I actually taught a class on photography - how to take better pictures of other costumers, and how to take great pictures of yourself in costume.
I believe they learned well! 😊
I'm planning on coming next year, it just wasn't in the cards for me to attend this year. I'm actually finally finishing my 18th century bedgown right now, so I'm slowly building up at least one or two outfits I can bring to CoCo next year. 😊 I love your channel and when I see you next year, I will definitely say hello! ❤
Thanks for taking us along with you. 🙂 Hopefully they change to a hotel with better A/C next time. Smart hoop storage. Sorry you got Covid. Hope you recover quickly.
If you ask me, crazy roomates make the best roomates! Looks like you both had a blast, and tons of laughs when you were together in the room. Covid really isn't much of a thing where I live. Most cases aren't too much worse than a common cold and life goes on regardless. I still have yet to catch it, and well, thankful in many ways that I haven't. I hope it isn't too bad to you. Lyon looks like he enjoys momma being home. Hope he is healing/Healed up well. Thank you for sharing your little adventures with us that can't or don't travel much! That iridescent magenta/blue silk....OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I love! Get well soon! Love and prayers!
Looked like so much fun! Love that you got those professional photos done! The photographer sounded great to work with. Your bargain basement finds were awesome! Love that you spent on things that are going to last a long while. Your comment about ribbons made me think that we should all just be going around our regular lives handing out ribbons. Would nake things more fun. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. I have been waiting. Sorry you're I'll. Please share your symptoms and progress so we can be more aware. Glad you had a good time.
Luckily almost all the symptoms are gone now - just a little congestion left. My worst symptom was that I had tremendous ear pressure for two whole days, so not nearly as bad as a lot of people.
So sorry but get well and stay stronge. Tfs
I'm sorry you were sick, but It looked like you had a great time! I hope you're feeling better now! ❤
So glad you had a good time. Congratulations on teaching a class.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Bummer about covid. Glad you had a great time. Love the shot silk.
That's appalling, the way closets are designed now, with no thought for those of us who live in long dresses. Even in new model homes, they think it is an upgrade to fill a closet with shelves and drawers and leave no full hanging space. Sheesh. For drawers, dressers have already been invented.
You could bring Command Hooks to a hotel and then take them down when you leave. Handy in a bathroom. The hooks are reusable if you buy the replacement sticky strips, which 3M sells.
For Costume College, I think I would buy a spring-mounted rod designed to hold a bathroom curtain. If the tiling (or plastic form) stops at the curtain rod height, I would affix the rod to rest against the tiling on both ends so it would be best able to support the costumes. Then I would bum a shower from a friend when needed or just take a dip in the pool. Don't know if you could pack a bathroom rod, but you could have it shipped ahead and held for you. Where there is irritable determination, there is a way.
That's a really interesting idea!
cant wait to see what you do with the american girl doll pattern. and could you do one on the parasol
I'll definitely do a video, whenever I do recover a parasol!
Sorry to hear that you ended up with covid. Hopefully it’s a very mild case and your on your way to recovery!
Thanks for taking us along. It looks like an amazing time!
Wow everyone deserves a friend like Emily, shes hilarious without even saying anything
Look forward to seeing any of the formal photos you get, especially the burgundy velvet dress, you looked so lovely in that!
There's one up on my Instagram of that dress already!
Thank you so much for taking the video. I have always wanted to go. Now I will never get to go. ( my right leg was amputated two years ago and I broke my other foot a few months ago). I saw all the smog when you were landing., yuch. Thank you for letting me live a bit of it, so I could vicariously live it though you. really loved your friend up staging you.
That looked like a fun event. It's too bad the hotel was hot inside and you ended up getting the coronavirus. I miss California, but I certainly don't miss the hot weather. Air conditioning, in my opinion, is a must for any indoor space.
Your tea looks delicious! I’m fascinated by the pins in your cap :-) There are some beautiful dresses on display, including yours, of course. There are some great vids on You Tube on how to make ‘feathers’ from silk ribbon. They are really lovely. Emily is a great person to be with, isn’t she? It would be nice to have a few more gentleman venturing down (up?) there. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time there.
Thank you! Those are real pins! And yes, it would be so nice to have more gentlemen in attendance.
Thanks for sharing your trip! You did really good at the bargain basement; all those patterns, books, and ribbon for $95?!?!?!?! AWESOME!
Emily being a goof is A+ content! I loved seeing all of these beautiful dresses (the peachy one and all of the light up ones were excellent) and it looks like everyone had so much fun! The doll dresses were an especially exciting find too, and someday I'll be able to attend costume college cause it looks like so much fun and I wanna stare at all the pretty dresses
Oh man, the lack of towel hanging space in the bathroom was a really poor design choice! Our iron didn't work the one they replaced it with hardly worked. Next year I'll bring my own because that was such a hassle.
I’m so sorry you came back with that darn virus! I tested positive right before I was leaving so I missed my first year at CoCo! I’m sad but was happy you vloged and I feel like I could see what it was like….
You’re costumes were fabulous, so nice to see them out in the world! Hope you’re on the mend…
Oh no, that timing sucks. I'm sorry you weren't able to attend! And thank you - I'm feeling much better now. I hope you are too!
Love these event videos (despite the frustration of seeing costumes in the hallways and not be able to go over to get a better look at them, but that's my own fault for not being there in person).
I hope the Covid period remained symptom free.
I did wind up getting some symptoms, but luckily they weren't completely awful.
Such a great haul! I am looking forward to your future creations. It was indeed absolutely boiling. I had to leave a few classes due to the heat. Your class was fabulous, thank you!
Thank you!
All of your outfits are so lovely! Thanks for taking us along via vlog to costume college!
The shots of the fabrics in the Fabric district store was 'fabric porn' for me. Oh my...... This was great! Thank you for this over view Rebecca!
Wow, love the costumes, would so love to go, but i sadly will never get on a plane (heights, fear of flying etc) Wish we did something like here in the UK. Your red velvet is still my favorite. Hope you feel better soon, rest when you can..
Isn't there a group that does the Regency Ball weekend in the UK? I've seen videos from that before on TH-cam. May not be quite the right time period for you but there may be other groups as well.
OMG I LOVE SHOT SILK SO MUCH!!!
Looks like it was a great time despite the heat, and your outfits looked wonderful. I get the whole heat thing being a big deal and I hope the hotel does fix it for next year. I'm heat intolerant and don't leave home without a hand fan even in the winter, and it sounds like I would have been dying in those classrooms.
That afternoon tea looked amazing! Love going for a proper afternoon tea with all the pomp.
You look so beautiful and the clothes help to bring out your emotions. Just so pretty, like you were born to that era. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you're all better soon!
I'm almost all better now - just a somewhat stuffy nose left, luckily.
I love when friends do silly things in the background of videos!
Photo bomb of the year award goes to Emily! I hope to see yall next year at CC!
Thank you for sharing your adventures at CoCo. I’m sad I missed it. But I was there in spirit as my daughter-in-law attended and wore a gown I made for her precovid. I noticed her in the background of your video as you scanned the social. It was fun to see. 😄 See you there next year for sure.
You should totally make a video about you making your gloves! I've always been curious about how to do those. I've got a Beauty and the Beast costume I've always wanted to make, so those long, yellow gloves are a must for it.
I definitely will!
Right! The Marriott was steamy hot and I opted out of a couple of classes because of the heat. Thank you for sharing your video!
Umm, Your 18th C. mob cap is fantastic! Love the pins, that was a nice touch!
Get well soon. Break a leg. Ugh, the heat alone is a deterrent for me.
Yay! Costume College! Love these videos so much!
Thank you for sharing this with us! It looked amazing and fun.
All of your costumes were gorgeous, and I will definitely see you at the next PNW renfair/comicon/costume college!
Thank you! I'll be at the faire Sunday!
so glad you all were able to have Costume College this year...
So exciting!
Thanks for taking us along. Feel better soon. The silk is beautiful , you could make a transformation dress make it pink make it blue.
So fun to try and spot myself! Love that you captured the weekend and it was so sweet meeting you in person 💜 feel better soon
Great to meet you too!
I love your daisy costume it look lovely on you. and my grandson love the pin cushion hat he said you look like a real life pin cushion lady. I’m glad you had a wonderful time and maybe next year you won’t have to wear a mask they are very uncomfortable and hot .have good week 👩🏻🌾🥰
Feel better soon
I have the same Truly Victorian pattern for the Eton Jacket, and I love it. it's super easy to construct and it looks amazing in the end.
Loved all of your skilled work and to share with everybody! The problem with the A/C was not your friend in trying to avoid the ongoing plague! (It spreads and infects much better in closed, warm/ hot enclosed, mixed and crowded rooms) Sound familiar? You should consider yourself lucky IMHO. Those giant A/C units stop working in an instant so the hotel probably could do little to fix things. Fans everywhere probably would not have helped very much. Hope you get over it quickly! Could you give the link to the lady who was doing the gloves? I'm still struggling with my pair. Good video!
Thank you! I hadn't even thought about heat making the spread of covid worse! Here's Mela's website (the one who taught the glove class): ateliermela.net/
Thank you for taking us along! I've been wanting to go to Costume College for years but I've always been kind of scared. I'm shy when I don't know anyone... Gotta find some costume friends!!
Honestly, with so many new people this year, I feel like all the shy feelings everyone usually has went out the window, because most people didn't know anyone else there. It was a nice feeling!
Great video as always. It was neat to meet you in person and I am glad you liked my classes.
Thank you! Your classes were wonderful!
I love that I got to live through you at Costume College while I was stuck on a ship. So sorry you got the Rona tho.
I was thinking those two materials would be perfect for Felicity's dress just moments before you said it, lol. I love that dress of hers, excited to see how that comes out!
Glad you only got a mild case, hope you're feeling better!
I don't think I'd ever get to go to Costume College, as it's fully cross country for me, but it was nice to see you have a good time. I saw people dressed in 18th and Edwardian eras, besides Victorian. Do you ever see anyone dressed medieval? That's my era, and I was curious.
Yep, there's definitely some medieval, but it's not as prevalent as Victorian, Edwardian, or 18th c.
Emily is cracking me up 😆
Love this video!!! I hope your symptoms stay mild, feel better soon!
OMG you are making Felicity's summer dress!! When you flashed over at the fabric district fabrics, I was like, "Wait, is she..." As a 90s girl who would've done anything for those My Size dresses, so excited. Did you know they sold sewing patterns for those dresses in girls sizes?? I got Kirsten's Meet dress pattern for my daughter on Ebay for $15.
I didn't know there were girl sized patterns - I just knew about the doll patterns.
My mom got Kirsten's meet dress and school dress pattern but never got around to making them, so I have them, the fabric, and the zippers and stuff all uncut in a bag, lol. I should probably sell the lot on to someone who can actually use it
very nice to watch!
Emily cameos are my favorite.
I am loving your white blouse with those flowers on it, the material looks lovely.
Thinking of you and hoping you recover fully
Sorry you got covid, and that you made a full recovery. I went out to work all the way thought all the lockdowns without getting it, then as soon as I retired I got it from one of my Sister-in-law I had it bad for about 2 1/2 weeks but I’m recovered now, such as life.
Emily is the naughty background cat of costume college
I hope you’re feeling better and continued to have a mild care my dear.
Another great video also i loved your dresses just beautiful and gorgeous.
It all looks like great fun I am glad you had a good time
So sorry you caught the bug! Hope you recover quickly; and the upside is that it will boost your immunity.
omg the blue silk!
Sorry to hear you got covid, but it looks like you had a good time. Also, I liked your poses in front of the Titanic drop!
That $8 duocolor silk is to DIE for. I am in LOVE! I have the Rona too. :(
Oh no, I hope you feel better soon!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions It's not to bad, just stuffy in the nose and I lost taste and smell yesterday, so eating is boring. I am lucky, I am fully vaxed and boosted, so it's annoying, but mild.
Hope you are still feeling ok. Can't wait to see what you make with that fabric. It is magical.
Thank you for sharing your journey at CoCo, bummer about the Covid. I send waves of healing from Oz. Great to hear there were a lot of new faces at the con. It looks like more men need to be there too.
I saw Merry! in her handkerchief dress!
Any chance for you showing us more of the American Girl patterns? Also I am hyped for the pink dress!
My book collection has arrived by now and I love all the girls I met so far. I am also planning my very first American Girl Cosplay! Again thank you so so much for introducing me to it!
I'm so excited that you've gotten into American Girl! I'm planning a video all about my collection and my history with it, so I'll be sure to include the patterns then. There's also pdfs of them available online. Let me know if you want those, and I can find you the link.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions It is refreshing to have historical children's books with girls. Growing up most of my books were about boys. Which was fine, but we really need both...
Also I'd like to have a look at the PDF, yes :D
@@KahoriFutunaka here's a link to them all! agplaythings.com/AG%20Patterns/DollDressPatterns.html
And I'm surprised there were so many boy protagonists! All my favorite childhood books had female protagonists - I loved the Dear America series, and the two standalone books I read the most were The Secret Garden and Caddie Woodlawn.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I think it has to do with most historical children's books here being adventure stories and usually set in Ancient Times or the Middle Ages - times when wealthy girls usually had to stay at home, so no adventure for them. There are exceptions, of course. For example the series "Die Zeitdetektive" (The time detectives): Two boys and one girl who are best friends travel to different times to answer their questions for homework and stuff (as you do), meet children their age and usually end up in some big conspiracy like attemps to murder Cleopatra. I kept all of those and sometimes read them even today.
The patterns are great, thank you so much! And they contain the dress I wanted to make. And about five I now want to make as well...
I’m also planning an Aurora “make it pink make it blue” dress!
I keep seeing myself in the background. So surreal that we were back at it this year after the hiatus!
I feel this may be a stupid question, but did you put your makeup in your checked bag? I can never seem to figure out a good way to take it with me when I fly, just asking.
I always put it in my carry-on. I wouldn't want to risk it not being there!
Ok, so the blue/red shot taffeta is killing me. I've been searching for this exact fabric for almost 2 years that's under $25/yard. I'm so jealous of you right now.
(I have a dream of an 1850's -1860's version of Dita Von Tease' wedding dress)
The LA fabric district is so worth a visit if you're able to!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I'm in the Midwest so my shopping district trip is to the Twin Cities for SR Harris
I love, love, love the Red Velvet gown! Is Costume College always at this hotel, with bad A/C? Maybe next time it could be at a different hotel?
Thank you! And no, it was so hot the whole time!