FINALLY got the internet working!! I'm so happy to have it back I haven't left my computer. I was supposed to have it on Tuesday, but wouldn't you know, they installed the damn thing wrong. Well, I have been totally bored to tears the past few days/weeks (as you can imagine) but I'm honestly not sure what I have been doing with my time.
Some crafts
Smile for the camera next time, Nik. Sorry for the shit pictures. Ok, so, I have to say that sewing this skirt was NOT fun, lol. The fabric is stretchy and crinkled and impossible to work with. But, I enjoy the finished project (and even got a chance to use that ribbon I have!). Would you believe, that damn little skirt has nearly 5 yards of fabric in it? MAN, took me AGES. I still can't bring myself to hem it. You would understand if you could see exactly how much that would entail. But it didn't stop me from wearing it out :
And, as you can see, I had some of the fabric left over. Perfect fabric for the hair things I love :) I bought a few while in China, but this is the first one I've actually made :)
I bought this awesome fabric, so I had to make something out of it. I'm not terribly happy with this dress and may go back to try and tailor it some more. If you would believe, I enjoyed the hassles of making that first complicated retro dress more than this easy mod dress. Problems? Yea. I was using a vintage pattern, which wasn't the problem, but the problem was that I had to alter the pattern, which was about 10 sizes to big for me (not exaggerating). I guess I just really don't know enough about patterns and sewing yet to do that terribly successfully. And add to that, 60's-70's clothing just isn't terribly flattering on anyone. It didn't turn out horribly per say, but I don't know if I'll wear it out. Other than being a little ill-fitting in the front, it turned out how it was supposed to. But...eh. I like the 'new look' (50's) styles better.
Oh oh, and remember that bag I made a while back? I added some designs to it :)
Give 'peas' a chance. Heh. With help from my sister.
I helped my sis with some crafts too. A cute little knitted HP phoenix plush, super adorable, named Montague (Fahrenheit 451) for a craft swap she is doing. Made some felt books for it to be protecting, a Monster book of Monsters, Book of the Dead, and a Phoenix history book. All super cute if I may say so myself. I'll put up some pictures when I get a chance. I really can't explain the ridiculous cuteness of the plush. I want one.
Anyway, I have things to do and time to waste on my day off (two in a row! W00T!) and a lot of catching up online since I've been without for the past few weeks. So, I'll talk to you kids later!
~Nikki
Oh oh, and remember that bag I made a while back? I added some designs to it :)
I helped my sis with some crafts too. A cute little knitted HP phoenix plush, super adorable, named Montague (Fahrenheit 451) for a craft swap she is doing. Made some felt books for it to be protecting, a Monster book of Monsters, Book of the Dead, and a Phoenix history book. All super cute if I may say so myself. I'll put up some pictures when I get a chance. I really can't explain the ridiculous cuteness of the plush. I want one.
Anyway, I have things to do and time to waste on my day off (two in a row! W00T!) and a lot of catching up online since I've been without for the past few weeks. So, I'll talk to you kids later!
~Nikki
