As stated above, there are many things I really want to make (apart from all of my designs) and I figure that I'd just list them here.
*18th Century stays
*A Victorian dress
*A Sherlock Holmes coat (though, a tad more feminine)
*A long sleeved medieval dress
*A traditional 1950's housewife dress
*A piratey, Jack Sparrow type coat.
And all of these things I have no idea would look like (meaning that I have not drawn them out in obsessive detail with colour notes and examples), which is kind of fun. :D
Friday, January 20, 2012
WILFTP: Wench Ensemble
Bodice: size: 16; pattern: McCalls 4107
Shift: size: 14?; pattern: McCalls 2337 (altered slightly)
Skirt: size: 16/18; pattern: Simplicity 5582
What I learned from this project:
*How to attach bones to a lined garment (without too much freaking out)
*How to alter the neck and sleeves on a RIDICULOUS pattern. (I mean, seriously, the armpits were at my waist)
*A kind of cool way of attaching a draw string casing.
Shift: size: 14?; pattern: McCalls 2337 (altered slightly)
Skirt: size: 16/18; pattern: Simplicity 5582
What I learned from this project:
*How to attach bones to a lined garment (without too much freaking out)
*How to alter the neck and sleeves on a RIDICULOUS pattern. (I mean, seriously, the armpits were at my waist)
*A kind of cool way of attaching a draw string casing.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Eheh
So...Apparently I haven't posted anything since...August? Uhg. But I'm going to post stuff!! I HAVE to.. Not that any of you people read my blog. Oh well. Once I get more settled into everything I am GOING to make something awesome and medieval.
Monday, August 1, 2011
WIDTH="88" HEIGHT="130" ALT="Want to Get Sorted?">Monday, June 6, 2011
A rant.
Now I know that this is mainly a costuming/movie blog, but lately I've been feeling this...uncontrollable rage for human kind. So...here's the rant.
We COULD use solar/wind/water power instead of oil and nuclear energy.
We COULD walk or ride bikes as much as possible, both to lessen the need for gas AND for exercise so we don't have to pay for the gym or do dangerous diets.
We COULD use natural herbal (which would be much better for the dying population of bees and other animals AND it is better for our bodies) based skin and hair products instead of chemical based ones that pollute the water.
We COULD have gardens, greenhouses and small farms in our community instead of shipping across the world.
We COULD have barter fairs and clothing swaps and weaving/sewing classes and make our own clothes instead of buying our "fashionable" items at malls, from stores that use sweatshops.
We COULD use alternative building supplies like cork and bamboo and recycle supplies as well instead of cutting down trees that are older than our grandparents and killing millions of animals in the process.
We COULD save the world, or at least help stop it going to hell.
But we WON'T. Because it takes too much work. Because it is inconvenient. Because all we really want to do is sit our fat asses on the couch, eat pork skins and watch TV. I am not saying that I am not one of these humans, that I don't enjoy the comforts of modern life (though I would live without them in perfect happiness).
But...Think about this, Earth is the only thing we've got. Our beautiful world, full of such amazing things. Even if it won't effect us in this generation (which, basing on events, it will), we are not insuring a place for our children to thrive.
People, please think of this and examine your own lives. What can we do to help our world? What can you do in your town/city/community that may even make a tiny impact?
The thought of how we are treating our world, our ultimate mother, is one that makes me want to curl up in the corner and weep. And you should too.
It may seem like you can never solve the worlds problems or anything, but even doing small things, anything, could make a difference. And know that there are people that are doing the same.
So...Please...Just think about this.
We COULD use solar/wind/water power instead of oil and nuclear energy.
We COULD walk or ride bikes as much as possible, both to lessen the need for gas AND for exercise so we don't have to pay for the gym or do dangerous diets.
We COULD use natural herbal (which would be much better for the dying population of bees and other animals AND it is better for our bodies) based skin and hair products instead of chemical based ones that pollute the water.
We COULD have gardens, greenhouses and small farms in our community instead of shipping across the world.
We COULD have barter fairs and clothing swaps and weaving/sewing classes and make our own clothes instead of buying our "fashionable" items at malls, from stores that use sweatshops.
We COULD use alternative building supplies like cork and bamboo and recycle supplies as well instead of cutting down trees that are older than our grandparents and killing millions of animals in the process.
We COULD save the world, or at least help stop it going to hell.
But we WON'T. Because it takes too much work. Because it is inconvenient. Because all we really want to do is sit our fat asses on the couch, eat pork skins and watch TV. I am not saying that I am not one of these humans, that I don't enjoy the comforts of modern life (though I would live without them in perfect happiness).
But...Think about this, Earth is the only thing we've got. Our beautiful world, full of such amazing things. Even if it won't effect us in this generation (which, basing on events, it will), we are not insuring a place for our children to thrive.
People, please think of this and examine your own lives. What can we do to help our world? What can you do in your town/city/community that may even make a tiny impact?
The thought of how we are treating our world, our ultimate mother, is one that makes me want to curl up in the corner and weep. And you should too.
It may seem like you can never solve the worlds problems or anything, but even doing small things, anything, could make a difference. And know that there are people that are doing the same.
So...Please...Just think about this.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
WIHLFTP: Outlaw Corset
Size: 14
Fit: Not too well, but thats kinda the point.
Made from: Rough false leather.
What I learned:
* One must always take into account that a pattern with no seam allowance for a turned in lining, WILL be smaller if you attach a lining.
* Exterior bone casings CAN look awesome if you do enough tests.
* How to slipstich nearly invisible lines
If I ever find the same kind of fabric this may become available in my store
Click on the picture for better contrast, since it decided to pixelate itself.
Fit: Not too well, but thats kinda the point.
Made from: Rough false leather.
What I learned:
* One must always take into account that a pattern with no seam allowance for a turned in lining, WILL be smaller if you attach a lining.
* Exterior bone casings CAN look awesome if you do enough tests.
* How to slipstich nearly invisible lines
If I ever find the same kind of fabric this may become available in my store
Click on the picture for better contrast, since it decided to pixelate itself.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Ball Jointed Doll love!
So I just recently re-found BJDs (Ball Jointed Dolls) and fell in love with them again. Now I have a plan to save up with the money I get from costume making and commissions to get one!! If anyone is interested, these are the ones I'm looking at:
This is the one I REALLY want, she's cheap ($230-320) and pretty. Uyoo
Kanoa
Mirabil
Lahoo
Camine
E-an
Luke
If I have any readers that own any, mind telling me where you got them?
This is the one I REALLY want, she's cheap ($230-320) and pretty. Uyoo
Kanoa
Mirabil
Lahoo
Camine
E-an
Luke
If I have any readers that own any, mind telling me where you got them?
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