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Morgan Donner
3 weeks ago
Building my Dream Sewing Room
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Building a dream sewing room space made me so happy - I can't wait to see what I make here in the coming years! Here's the different parts of the video, in case you ever want to come back and refer to a specific piece of the project:
00:00 Intro
01:29 Shelves
05:43 Windows
16:10 Table
21:58 Done!
And here are a bunch of the supplies I used to make the project - unfortunately somethings, like wood for the shelves and tabletop don't 'link' well, but I think I got most of it!
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Glass cutter (not sure if mine is exactly the same since I bought it in person, but this looks close): https://amzn.to/3kPBGBF
Glass breaking pliers: https://amzn.to/2WqUkGE
Armour Etch (not recommended for this particular project): https://amzn.to/3mcqNcs
Frosted Glass Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3ohKmCR
Came Vice (I somehow missed getting a shot showing me using it, but you'll need it for stretching the lead came): https://amzn.to/39Sp1Y8
Lead Came "U" shaped (for the outer edge): https://amzn.to/3CVn35V
Lead Came "H" shaped (for the interior): https://amzn.to/3zWymZz
Horseshoe nails (they have flat sides, which is handy for holding the lead): https://amzn.to/2XXgBfI
Acid Brush: https://amzn.to/2ZLAzel
Solder: https://amzn.to/3a2HLEN
Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3uuaBqP
Curtain rod (beware: the instructions you get with this are for a different product, but the rod is fine if you don't loose a piece like I did): https://amzn.to/3EUGopE
Curtains: https://amzn.to/3AXyfyo
Drawer pulls with label: https://amzn.to/3zQ1emn
The wig: https://amzn.to/39PFEnm
Amazon Affiliate Page for all my miscellaneous sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★ More Links ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
View on YouTubeBuilding a dream sewing room space made me so happy - I can't wait to see what I make here in the coming years! Here's the different parts of the video, in case you ever want to come back and refer to a specific piece of the project:
00:00 Intro
01:29 Shelves
05:43 Windows
16:10 Table
21:58 Done!
And here are a bunch of the supplies I used to make the project - unfortunately somethings, like wood for the shelves and tabletop don't 'link' well, but I think I got most of it!
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Glass cutter (not sure if mine is exactly the same since I bought it in person, but this looks close): https://amzn.to/3kPBGBF
Glass breaking pliers: https://amzn.to/2WqUkGE
Armour Etch (not recommended for this particular project): https://amzn.to/3mcqNcs
Frosted Glass Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3ohKmCR
Came Vice (I somehow missed getting a shot showing me using it, but you'll need it for stretching the lead came): https://amzn.to/39Sp1Y8
Lead Came "U" shaped (for the outer edge): https://amzn.to/3CVn35V
Lead Came "H" shaped (for the interior): https://amzn.to/3zWymZz
Horseshoe nails (they have flat sides, which is handy for holding the lead): https://amzn.to/2XXgBfI
Acid Brush: https://amzn.to/2ZLAzel
Solder: https://amzn.to/3a2HLEN
Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3uuaBqP
Curtain rod (beware: the instructions you get with this are for a different product, but the rod is fine if you don't loose a piece like I did): https://amzn.to/3EUGopE
Curtains: https://amzn.to/3AXyfyo
Drawer pulls with label: https://amzn.to/3zQ1emn
The wig: https://amzn.to/39PFEnm
Amazon Affiliate Page for all my miscellaneous sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★ More Links ★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
Morgan Donner
2 months ago
I tried 500 years of Haircuts
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I've wanted try a bunch of these styles for so long, but always had the 'wrong' hair length! So I fixed that, one style at a time.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 1500s
04:43 1600s
10:38 1720s
19:37 1800s
29:37 1900s
38:09 2000s
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Related Links/Products
Realm of Venus to read more about late 16th century Venetian hair: http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/library/headwear4.htm
*AD Guide to 18th Century Beauty - this was so helpful for 1740-90: https://amzn.to/3gDys1C
Janet Stephen's video about how to use Papilliote papers to curl hair: https://youtu.be/lP9PJsY5__4
* The 4 pronged hair comb a few of you asked about: https://amzn.to/3jpet8M
@Loepsie for just being all around so inspiring over the years: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWpk-1VZu_yO5VKQxmx2w6qVn_goJSo2m
@Abby Cox Thanks again for the pomadum and hair powder!
Wolf Cut compilation: https://youtu.be/XYGx_SdO3dE
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
*https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
All Affiliate links are marked with *
View on YouTubeI've wanted try a bunch of these styles for so long, but always had the 'wrong' hair length! So I fixed that, one style at a time.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 1500s
04:43 1600s
10:38 1720s
19:37 1800s
29:37 1900s
38:09 2000s
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Related Links/Products
Realm of Venus to read more about late 16th century Venetian hair: http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/library/headwear4.htm
*AD Guide to 18th Century Beauty - this was so helpful for 1740-90: https://amzn.to/3gDys1C
Janet Stephen's video about how to use Papilliote papers to curl hair: https://youtu.be/lP9PJsY5__4
* The 4 pronged hair comb a few of you asked about: https://amzn.to/3jpet8M
@Loepsie for just being all around so inspiring over the years: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWpk-1VZu_yO5VKQxmx2w6qVn_goJSo2m
@Abby Cox Thanks again for the pomadum and hair powder!
Wolf Cut compilation: https://youtu.be/XYGx_SdO3dE
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
*https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
All Affiliate links are marked with *
Morgan Donner
3 months ago
I made a 16th Century Inspired Rainbow Dress
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I have been feeling the nostalgia bug lately, and what is more iconically 90's than colorful Lisa Frank on literally every Trapper Keeper, lunchbox, backpack, and pencil at school?? It's ridiculous, it's amazing, and I am so excited to share my 1590's + LF mashup!
00:00 Intro
01:07 Fabric
03:03 Sponsorship
05:18 Making the Pattern
09:09 Mockup Results
11:44 Bodice
15:57 Skirt
18:53 Combining Bodice and Skirt
20:35 Painting the Skirt
23:04 The Reveal
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Black dress: https://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0058137&Neckline=Wide%20Deep%20Square&Sleeve%20Type=As%20Shown&Length=Floor%20Length%20Dress
Rainbow Ombre Fabric: https://www.joann.com/novelty-cotton-fabric-ombre-rainbow/16475303.html
White Foundation Fabric: 100% cotton broadcloth from Joann
FolkArt Textile Medium
DecoArt Acrylic Paint in Black
DecoArt Black Light Neon (btw, I DID buy blacklight bulbs to see how well the paint on the skirt would fluoresce, but the results were underwhelming, so I decided to not bother filming it)
Golden necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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View on YouTubeI have been feeling the nostalgia bug lately, and what is more iconically 90's than colorful Lisa Frank on literally every Trapper Keeper, lunchbox, backpack, and pencil at school?? It's ridiculous, it's amazing, and I am so excited to share my 1590's + LF mashup!
00:00 Intro
01:07 Fabric
03:03 Sponsorship
05:18 Making the Pattern
09:09 Mockup Results
11:44 Bodice
15:57 Skirt
18:53 Combining Bodice and Skirt
20:35 Painting the Skirt
23:04 The Reveal
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Black dress: https://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0058137&Neckline=Wide%20Deep%20Square&Sleeve%20Type=As%20Shown&Length=Floor%20Length%20Dress
Rainbow Ombre Fabric: https://www.joann.com/novelty-cotton-fabric-ombre-rainbow/16475303.html
White Foundation Fabric: 100% cotton broadcloth from Joann
FolkArt Textile Medium
DecoArt Acrylic Paint in Black
DecoArt Black Light Neon (btw, I DID buy blacklight bulbs to see how well the paint on the skirt would fluoresce, but the results were underwhelming, so I decided to not bother filming it)
Golden necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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Morgan Donner
4 months ago
I made a Viking Hat in less than 3000 miles.
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We drove all the way from Seattle, Washington to New England in 5.5 days - we saw forests, plains, rivers, cities, canyons, and many, many wind turbines. Why you might ask? Because I needed to make a hat, obvi. Come for the adventure, stay for Mr. Donner's jokes in the background! 😆
★★★HAT MAKING/NALBINDING ★★★
What is Nalbinding? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A5lebinding
I highly recommend Neulakintaat for learning how to nalbind ⤵
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZjQa5bQ9479V6Sk1n5gwg
Mammen Stitch: https://youtu.be/OFNzcYhLmSk
★PATREON★
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★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
USA Sticker Map: https://amzn.to/3A8xK4D (it probably works better when used as intended, don't use my bad example lol)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/2UJZgFb
Stationary Camera: https://amzn.to/3dq19h3
Lens: https://amzn.to/3w95hIt
Mic: https://amzn.to/3drSaM5
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
View on YouTubeWe drove all the way from Seattle, Washington to New England in 5.5 days - we saw forests, plains, rivers, cities, canyons, and many, many wind turbines. Why you might ask? Because I needed to make a hat, obvi. Come for the adventure, stay for Mr. Donner's jokes in the background! 😆
★★★HAT MAKING/NALBINDING ★★★
What is Nalbinding? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A5lebinding
I highly recommend Neulakintaat for learning how to nalbind ⤵
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZjQa5bQ9479V6Sk1n5gwg
Mammen Stitch: https://youtu.be/OFNzcYhLmSk
★PATREON★
Enjoying my videos? Watch bonus ones here: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
*All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
USA Sticker Map: https://amzn.to/3A8xK4D (it probably works better when used as intended, don't use my bad example lol)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/2UJZgFb
Stationary Camera: https://amzn.to/3dq19h3
Lens: https://amzn.to/3w95hIt
Mic: https://amzn.to/3drSaM5
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
Morgan Donner
5 months ago
:( my cup broke ... so I decided to study 10,000 years of Pottery History
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My beloved little 16th-century style cup has been broken for years, but somehow that just made it my FAVORITE cup to use. I don't know, chipped and imperfect things just call to me I guess 💔
This video is part Ceramics 101, part History of Pottery, and part ode-to-broken-things. Enjoy the confusion with me!
Check out Reannag Teine!
- Their Shoppe: https://www.reannagteine.com/Products.html
- Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReannagTeine
🛒Links to varous stuff in this video 🛒
(FYI: all the "amzn" links are affiliate links, but not the others)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My Coffee Pot (I've been using this thing for nearly 10 years, it's amazing): https://amzn.to/3wsDp2U
My travel mug that I showed for like two seconds: https://amzn.to/3yw90m4
And the Mimic Sticker on aforementioned mug: https://www.themonsterinn.co.uk/product-page/mimic-warning-stickers-10-pack
Blue-grey dress with embroidery: https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Floral-embellished-bib-cotton-chambray-sash-tie-dress-CL0060018
My watch that no one ever asks about but I love to death: https://amzn.to/3fFRROh
Driving goggles: https://vulgati.com/products/the-glen-ivy
View on YouTube☕
My beloved little 16th-century style cup has been broken for years, but somehow that just made it my FAVORITE cup to use. I don't know, chipped and imperfect things just call to me I guess 💔
This video is part Ceramics 101, part History of Pottery, and part ode-to-broken-things. Enjoy the confusion with me!
Check out Reannag Teine!
- Their Shoppe: https://www.reannagteine.com/Products.html
- Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReannagTeine
🛒Links to varous stuff in this video 🛒
(FYI: all the "amzn" links are affiliate links, but not the others)
My necklace that y'all keep asking about: https://www.etsy.com/listing/929600845/
My Coffee Pot (I've been using this thing for nearly 10 years, it's amazing): https://amzn.to/3wsDp2U
My travel mug that I showed for like two seconds: https://amzn.to/3yw90m4
And the Mimic Sticker on aforementioned mug: https://www.themonsterinn.co.uk/product-page/mimic-warning-stickers-10-pack
Blue-grey dress with embroidery: https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Floral-embellished-bib-cotton-chambray-sash-tie-dress-CL0060018
My watch that no one ever asks about but I love to death: https://amzn.to/3fFRROh
Driving goggles: https://vulgati.com/products/the-glen-ivy
Morgan Donner
6 months ago
What did Ariel ACTUALLY wear on the beach? || Historically Accurate Little Mermaid Dress
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★★★ - Historical Disney Videos - ★★★
Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty: Scraps and Sequins - https://youtu.be/IEwqJ3RGDZs
Snow White: Juul Thijssen - https://youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
Cinderella: Lady Rebecca - https://youtu.be/fW1OvsE7TXg
Merida from Brave: Costuming Drama - https://youtu.be/gHS7YX_pL3E
Jane from Tarzan: Cat's Costumery - https://youtu.be/3hzFTo0ZrOI
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty: Nicole Rudolph - https://youtu.be/NUP6XIJb8Fs
Belle from Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Rose Costumes - https://youtu.be/nVftVutRvRE
Anna from Frozen 2: Sewstine - https://youtu.be/0Y2NFdGCxNo
Lady from Lady and the Tramp: Abby Cox - https://youtu.be/x1NrekdDVW0
Rapunzel from Tangled: Angela Clayton - https://youtu.be/EmYgUy7es68
Snow White: Karolina Żebrowska - https://youtu.be/1cmDY4EYRpg
Soooooon 😎: Rachel Maksy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJI86v9et-IZd1KJSfahN8g
Mary Poppins: Bernadette Banner - https://youtu.be/EWR-7GtUnmA
And many more can be found on this awesome Historical Disney Cosplay list assembled by Costuming Drama: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk_B_xwaScE9vHXmNuTqGFt
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Canvas Roll, 24-Inch: https://amzn.to/3t6kvNc
Socket Awl (not my exact one, but closest I've found online): https://amzn.to/32ZxkhE
Heavy Hemp Thread: https://www.townsends.us/products/heavy-hemp-thread-s3290-p-1420
Beeswax: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483554629
Rope: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-0-375-in-x-50-ft-Twisted-Sisal-Rope-By-the-Roll/1000759686
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★★ - Reference Links - ★★
(Or resources that I found interesting while researching for this.)
Sailmaker's Apprentice: https://amzn.to/3vwQDLj
The Art of Sail-making: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Art_of_Sail_making_as_Practised_in_t.html?id=ubEIlrIer4MC
The Marlinspike Sailor: https://amzn.to/2PIrUEM
The Sailing Frigate: https://amzn.to/3vun0u8
Hand, Reef and Steer: https://amzn.to/3t1jNkc
The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: https://amzn.to/2Rf64ZW
Viking sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-thw8JeHa4
Traditional sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsC-K4qp_mk
Medieval Rope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toyOKOi0DsM
Rope grommets: https://herreshoff.org/2020/09/hitchedeyelet/
★Me in other Places★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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This video was sponsored by Skillshare.
View on YouTube★★★ - Historical Disney Videos - ★★★
Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty: Scraps and Sequins - https://youtu.be/IEwqJ3RGDZs
Snow White: Juul Thijssen - https://youtu.be/udBnifUUiZM
Cinderella: Lady Rebecca - https://youtu.be/fW1OvsE7TXg
Merida from Brave: Costuming Drama - https://youtu.be/gHS7YX_pL3E
Jane from Tarzan: Cat's Costumery - https://youtu.be/3hzFTo0ZrOI
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty: Nicole Rudolph - https://youtu.be/NUP6XIJb8Fs
Belle from Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Rose Costumes - https://youtu.be/nVftVutRvRE
Anna from Frozen 2: Sewstine - https://youtu.be/0Y2NFdGCxNo
Lady from Lady and the Tramp: Abby Cox - https://youtu.be/x1NrekdDVW0
Rapunzel from Tangled: Angela Clayton - https://youtu.be/EmYgUy7es68
Snow White: Karolina Żebrowska - https://youtu.be/1cmDY4EYRpg
Soooooon 😎: Rachel Maksy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJI86v9et-IZd1KJSfahN8g
Mary Poppins: Bernadette Banner - https://youtu.be/EWR-7GtUnmA
And many more can be found on this awesome Historical Disney Cosplay list assembled by Costuming Drama: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk_B_xwaScE9vHXmNuTqGFt
★★★ - Products Used in This Video - ★★★
All Amazon links below are affiliate links.
Canvas Roll, 24-Inch: https://amzn.to/3t6kvNc
Socket Awl (not my exact one, but closest I've found online): https://amzn.to/32ZxkhE
Heavy Hemp Thread: https://www.townsends.us/products/heavy-hemp-thread-s3290-p-1420
Beeswax: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483554629
Rope: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-0-375-in-x-50-ft-Twisted-Sisal-Rope-By-the-Roll/1000759686
Amazon Affiliate Page for links to my various sewing supplies and camera equipment:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morgandonner
★★ - Reference Links - ★★
(Or resources that I found interesting while researching for this.)
Sailmaker's Apprentice: https://amzn.to/3vwQDLj
The Art of Sail-making: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Art_of_Sail_making_as_Practised_in_t.html?id=ubEIlrIer4MC
The Marlinspike Sailor: https://amzn.to/2PIrUEM
The Sailing Frigate: https://amzn.to/3vun0u8
Hand, Reef and Steer: https://amzn.to/3t1jNkc
The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: https://amzn.to/2Rf64ZW
Viking sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-thw8JeHa4
Traditional sailmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsC-K4qp_mk
Medieval Rope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toyOKOi0DsM
Rope grommets: https://herreshoff.org/2020/09/hitchedeyelet/
★Me in other Places★
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/
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