Bonsoir!!
Good news! I finished constructing the hat! :) It was most put together by hand-stitching. It's a wee bit lopsided... ^^;; It was the first attempt at my own pattern for a hat, so I didn't expect it to be prefect, but it's pretty darn cute!! Since I'm still waiting on the swatches of fabric for my dress I can't finish the hat. I have to pick the dress colors before the ribbon colors. Plus I need to buy some feathers. The ones I purchased from the store aren't exactly what I had been hoping for. They will do the trick if I need to use them.
Also.... I won a serger on Ebay!! Wooo!! ^^ It was a big surprise because I had decided the night before that I wasn't going to get one, but when I saw how low the bids were on it I decided to try. I left for lunch and then when I came back bam!! I had won the auction. I'm pretty excited. I hope it's an amazing little machine! I will have to try it on something once I read the manual... >.> Not reading the manual could be bad.
I've also come up with the design for the skirt and overskirt, but I've been wondering whether or not to buy the patterns... I think I can make these patterns and this jacket, but I've never done something this big. Plus look at the lopsided hat I made... Well you can't look yet, but you know what I mean. Maybe I'm not ready to design a pattern... I have only been sewing for a little over a year and a half. Blerg... What a way to end this post! =( At least I made a hat!! I think I can treat myself to a brownie. ^_______________^
Night!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Mini Top Hats...
This weekend was supposed to be all about me trying things for my soon to be Etsy store... In reality it was filled with games and shopping. The shopping was planned and turned out ok. I found lots of pretty brooches and pins for the hats. The gaming was planned, but a lot longer than I had planned...
Sadly the hat is not going well. I designed a pattern that seems just fine, but I can't figure out how to put the hat together. Now I'm concerned that I've done something wrong. Some of the tutorials I've found suggest using bristol board or posterboard for the skeleton. I didn't really want to use that, but it looks like I have no choice at this point. I am hoping to finish the hat tonight, but we will see... I've also had this great idea of using canvas instead of wool. I have to figure out how I would put the hat together. Whether I would stitch the fabric together then put it over the skeleton or do it in pieces.
I find it really helpful to talk about what I'm doing because it actually helps me to see the pros and cons of each side... I think I know what step I will take now. :) Thanks for your help! Or at least thanks for listening to me ramble on!!
In other news I have only an hour left before this serger I'm bidding on ends. :( Sadly I don't foresee winning it, but I am still hopeful!! Along with the hat making tonight I am also planning on finishing up the design for the dress. I hope it goes smoothly. There are a few things I am unsure of, but I will figure those out as a continue working. Speaking of work.... <.< I should get back to it. I will let you all know how the hat goes!!
Sadly the hat is not going well. I designed a pattern that seems just fine, but I can't figure out how to put the hat together. Now I'm concerned that I've done something wrong. Some of the tutorials I've found suggest using bristol board or posterboard for the skeleton. I didn't really want to use that, but it looks like I have no choice at this point. I am hoping to finish the hat tonight, but we will see... I've also had this great idea of using canvas instead of wool. I have to figure out how I would put the hat together. Whether I would stitch the fabric together then put it over the skeleton or do it in pieces.
I find it really helpful to talk about what I'm doing because it actually helps me to see the pros and cons of each side... I think I know what step I will take now. :) Thanks for your help! Or at least thanks for listening to me ramble on!!
In other news I have only an hour left before this serger I'm bidding on ends. :( Sadly I don't foresee winning it, but I am still hopeful!! Along with the hat making tonight I am also planning on finishing up the design for the dress. I hope it goes smoothly. There are a few things I am unsure of, but I will figure those out as a continue working. Speaking of work.... <.< I should get back to it. I will let you all know how the hat goes!!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Making a Pattern
Hallo!
So I am trying for the first time ever to make a pattern. I think I've got the basic design that I like sketched out... But making the pieces that's something else; we'll see how that goes. My boyfriend and I decided to go to a Steampunk Convention this coming May (exciting I know!), but we need costumes. I'm going to making my costume based on Irene Adler from the Sherlock Holmes movie (if you haven't seen it you should!). I say based because I'm changing some things. Here's an idea of my costume:
1. A choker that will be accented with a peacock feather and some brass buttons, I think... Still up in the air on the buttons.
2. A 1881 Dinner Bodice design. I'm going to add some lace and such to it. This is the piece I am currently designing.
3. An underskirt, which I haven't figured out what design to take with this... I'm also wondering if I should include a hoop in here somewhere.
4. An overskirt that will be gathered and have draping in the back.
5. A mini top hat! I'm going to try making one tonight if I can pull myself away from the computer. :)
6. And of course... Undergarments!!! Such as a corset and some pants!
Daniel hasn't decided what he would like to be. We're going to go hunt through some antique stores and see if we can't find things to use and accent the costumes. I am extremely excited because will will put another costume (or two) under my belt. Not to mention mini top hats!
I'm actually looking into getting a serger. I don't know if anyone out there can help but, feel free to give advice! :) I'm not sure what brand to go with. I have a Brother sewing machine that I love, but I've heard that Janome is a good brand and there's of course Singer. I was debating on with or not to purchase it from EBay... I would like a new one, but it's kind of pricey. I do hope to have one before February1st. There's a lot to do before then. I hope I don't disappoint myself by demanding too much from me. I guess we will see!
Now that I've glanced at my sewing table I realize that I still need to organize my patterns.... <.< What a mess!!! I suppose putting it off won't do me any good... ^_^ But I think I will for another moment or two.
Have a fantastic night!!!
So I am trying for the first time ever to make a pattern. I think I've got the basic design that I like sketched out... But making the pieces that's something else; we'll see how that goes. My boyfriend and I decided to go to a Steampunk Convention this coming May (exciting I know!), but we need costumes. I'm going to making my costume based on Irene Adler from the Sherlock Holmes movie (if you haven't seen it you should!). I say based because I'm changing some things. Here's an idea of my costume:
1. A choker that will be accented with a peacock feather and some brass buttons, I think... Still up in the air on the buttons.
2. A 1881 Dinner Bodice design. I'm going to add some lace and such to it. This is the piece I am currently designing.
3. An underskirt, which I haven't figured out what design to take with this... I'm also wondering if I should include a hoop in here somewhere.
4. An overskirt that will be gathered and have draping in the back.
5. A mini top hat! I'm going to try making one tonight if I can pull myself away from the computer. :)
6. And of course... Undergarments!!! Such as a corset and some pants!
Daniel hasn't decided what he would like to be. We're going to go hunt through some antique stores and see if we can't find things to use and accent the costumes. I am extremely excited because will will put another costume (or two) under my belt. Not to mention mini top hats!
I'm actually looking into getting a serger. I don't know if anyone out there can help but, feel free to give advice! :) I'm not sure what brand to go with. I have a Brother sewing machine that I love, but I've heard that Janome is a good brand and there's of course Singer. I was debating on with or not to purchase it from EBay... I would like a new one, but it's kind of pricey. I do hope to have one before February1st. There's a lot to do before then. I hope I don't disappoint myself by demanding too much from me. I guess we will see!
Now that I've glanced at my sewing table I realize that I still need to organize my patterns.... <.< What a mess!!! I suppose putting it off won't do me any good... ^_^ But I think I will for another moment or two.
Have a fantastic night!!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Today is a New Day!
Hello!
So I don't really know who will read this, but I want to apologize right off the bat if I complain about work. I'm hoping that I won't do that, but you never know...
I am a seamstress, painter, artist, super hero, and many other things. Here's a little bit about me and then I'll tell you a little bit about why I decided to start a blog.
My name is Rebecca and I am 24 going on 25. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.A.A. in Entrepreneurship. I have been sewing for about 2 years, but only in 2009 did I really get serious about it. I've made several costumes and I hope this year I will make a lot more. I really enjoy making fantasy and Renaissance style costumes. I love painting and in 2009 I began to play with watercolors. It seems that 2009 was a really great year for me! Lots of new things began to happen. I find myself inspired by fantasy and all things mystical. Faeries seem to be the one thing I draw a lot of.
So... Why did I start this blog..? I started it because I hope that it will help me keep my goals for 2010. I am currently trying to put together the beginnings of a small business (yay for using my degree!). I love sewing a lot and I figured why not try to start something with it. I am still learning and still growing, but I think that I am at a stage where I could take a step forward. I suppose that's everything....
I hope that if anyone reads this blog they enjoy it (though I don't know how awesome it will be); maybe even offer some helpful sewing advice.
I suppose I should return to my day job and stop plotting... ^____^
Tootles!
Rebecca
So I don't really know who will read this, but I want to apologize right off the bat if I complain about work. I'm hoping that I won't do that, but you never know...
I am a seamstress, painter, artist, super hero, and many other things. Here's a little bit about me and then I'll tell you a little bit about why I decided to start a blog.
My name is Rebecca and I am 24 going on 25. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.A.A. in Entrepreneurship. I have been sewing for about 2 years, but only in 2009 did I really get serious about it. I've made several costumes and I hope this year I will make a lot more. I really enjoy making fantasy and Renaissance style costumes. I love painting and in 2009 I began to play with watercolors. It seems that 2009 was a really great year for me! Lots of new things began to happen. I find myself inspired by fantasy and all things mystical. Faeries seem to be the one thing I draw a lot of.
So... Why did I start this blog..? I started it because I hope that it will help me keep my goals for 2010. I am currently trying to put together the beginnings of a small business (yay for using my degree!). I love sewing a lot and I figured why not try to start something with it. I am still learning and still growing, but I think that I am at a stage where I could take a step forward. I suppose that's everything....
I hope that if anyone reads this blog they enjoy it (though I don't know how awesome it will be); maybe even offer some helpful sewing advice.
I suppose I should return to my day job and stop plotting... ^____^
Tootles!
Rebecca
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