Self-Taught Designer Sews Stunning Dresses

Angela Clayton is a 23-year-old designer and seamstress from Long Island, New York. She has a talent for making dresses and gowns — and they’re absolutely astounding. Take a look. More info: Instagram | doxiequeen1

Angela started sewing when she was just 14

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“The first thing I really finished was a school uniform from an anime show when I was 14. It took me about two months”

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“I was into cosplay, making costumes or wearing costumes to conventions, and I couldn’t afford the costumes that were available online”

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“I was like, ‘Oh, I’ll make mine! That will be great and easy!’ It really wasn’t but I really enjoyed it”

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“I have one that I’ve been working on since January and I’m still not done with it, but I hopefully will be finishing it soon”

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“I continued making the costumes because I enjoyed the sewing aspect of it”

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“I decided to just give myself more freedom for focusing on historical projects and original design”

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“If you practice, you can definitely do it. It might take you a while”

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“It comes naturally to some people but it is definitely something you can learn how to do”

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“I really enjoy doing it. I love making costumes and I love bringing ideas to life”

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