Making the Mandragora Silk Jacket // All the Embellishment

Dozens of hours spent bent over beading later, I have quite an epic jacket to wear for any special occasion that may ever arise! Sparkling beaded bugs on shimmering silk, it's not very practical, but it sure is fun. The video where I made the jacket pattern is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBl5hzQUZjI Silk Baron: https://www.silkbaron.com/category_s/1983.htm Bound buttonholes with Laura Mae : https://www.britexfabrics.com/blog/post/part-2-beautiful-bound-buttonholes-by-laura-mae http://www.lauramaedesigns.com/2012/08/bound-buttonholes-tutorial.html https://www.instagram.com/lauramaedesigns/?hl=en Glass Buttons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/spiritbuttons?ref=nla_listing_details Goldwork embroidery threads: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDesignersStop? 5 layer cotton shoulder pads: https://www.moodfabrics.com/5-layer-cotton-shoulder-pads-8-5-x-5-x-5-313207 Cartwrights sequins: http://www.ccartwright.com/ Glass beetle beads: https://www.etsy.com/listing/910684135/new-size-scarab-beetle-bead-2-hole-czech?ref=yr_purchases Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly