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?
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
WILFTP: Hobbit Bodice
This is part of my Hobbit/ren faire costume, shown on the peasants dress. The only thing I didn't make was the gray over skirt.
*That even napkins and old drapes make great fabric!
*Lining is a Bee-otch
*That one must never judge a costume before it's finished.
*That even when making a bodice, it's a good idea to add some bones.
*That even napkins and old drapes make great fabric!
*Lining is a Bee-otch
*That one must never judge a costume before it's finished.
*That even when making a bodice, it's a good idea to add some bones.
WIHLFTP: Peasant's Shift
* How to put elastic in the casings and how much of a...well...bitca that is.
* How to hem a dress WELL
* That just because you're size 16 doesn't mean the size 16 - 18 will look good on you. Or when you hold it up, much to the horror of the whole house.
* How to hem a dress WELL
* That just because you're size 16 doesn't mean the size 16 - 18 will look good on you. Or when you hold it up, much to the horror of the whole house.
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