SNAP SNAP SNAP by admin, December 31, 2014 Basically I need to test the bodice and it is easiest as a bodysuit so I don’t over stretch the neckline. Next side! I also nee to take the leg seams in a bit- will overlock and bind at the same time.
Category: projects: media recreations
Recreations and original costumes not bound by historical fashion.
AND FASTENAGE
AND FASTENAGE by admin, December 31, 2014 Anyway: I need more bear (chocolate Lindt). Also Eddie Izzard is on our tv so I am in a weird place. Happy but weird. No; that’s Shredded Wheat.
ELSA OMBRE DYED!
ELSA OMBRE DYED! by admin, December 26, 2014 Obnoxious Bart Mode enabled. I need a pan for a hat and one for a drum to shout “I am the greatest, everybody loves me, I am the greatest” because I freaking ombre dyed fully sequinned fabric and I so deserve it! Recipe is equal parts Kelley…
AND WITH FLASH
AND WITH FLASH by admin, December 26, 2014 This whole different programs thing sucks. Also the lighting is difficult to work with.
LOOK WHAT WAS ON THE $3 RACK!
LOOK WHAT WAS ON THE $3 RACK! by admin, December 23, 2014 If you are not sure that is crepe jersey in pale blue. I only have 7.3m but it is 150cm wide so should be doable Share this:
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING WHATEVER
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING WHATEVER by admin, December 22, 2014 My posts are a bit backlogged due to file size- updated WordPress and that setting seemed to change. Anyway. Back to original plan. Pinning the shell layers and removing the stitching guide. The shell layers are stretchier than the lining which is why I wanted to use…
ELSA BLOGGING, LAST POST OF THE DAY
ELSA BLOGGING, LAST POST OF THE DAY by admin, December 22, 2014 The book is Elements of Modern Dressmaking. It’s on Gutenburg and I am pretty sure I posted the huge section on bodice linings on my blog (search for sateen 🙂 ) Mina and the beaded chiffon make an appearance. Best viewed in 720 or…
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 1
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 1 by admin, December 22, 2014 Seam guide in dark blue sewing from the top with a locking stitch to pull and lay the two layers together.
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 2
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 2 by admin, December 22, 2014 Whoops ahead of myself, first pic was finding where I left off 🙂 Now thread emerges out of skirt layer one sequin width to the left, pick up bodice fabric one sequin to the right. The natural twist and resistance of the thread means this is not…
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 5ISH
ELSA LIVEBLOGGING 5ISH by admin, December 22, 2014 Unpicking the fabric guides. Dark blue stitching line, pale blue to hold the skirt shell to the edge of the bodice lining. Pins have to old everything! So I’ll do this section by section.