Summer Mind-Set

Heyyy there,
quick update because I know I've been a slacker lately...

• I'm all done exams!
• Back to work full-time tomorrow (cha-ching)
• Going to update soon with a shirt I made this week
• Check out my Tumblr because I'm addicted to that shit
• Really happy with life atm b/c
• I think I did well on exams
• Changed the font on my BB and it makes the whole thing look nicer
• Czech trip is getting ever closer
• I bought tickets to Osheaga 
• I've been catching up with old friends that I missed a shit-ton <3
• Mixed feelings about my current roomie moving out (boo!) and my new roomie moving in (yay!)

Hope all is well on your side of the screen!

Presentation Make-Up

I did my make-up all fancy for the dress presentations on Friday.

Eyeshadow/Eyeliner: LimeCrime and Make Up Forever eye shadows
Mascara: Falsies by Maybelline
Lipstick: LimeCrime
Earrings: Black Market (local)
Plugs: Adept (local)
Headband: H&M

Dress Project: Finished Product!!

On Friday, we had our little "fashion show," to present our finished garments.

My creation!

I ended up changing some things last minute, like the sleeves. The sheer fabric I bought turn out to be delicate to the extreme, so I redrafted a sleeve I could do in cotton so that she'd actually be able to wash her dress like a normal piece of clothing.

This is my favorite picture from the day :)

I'm really pleased with how the dress I made turned out; it fits her really well AND she likes it. Also, I'm in LOVE with the one she made me! It's so adorable, with that floral skirt and the details on the bodice.

I can't wait for summer when we can wear theeese.

Dress Project: Part 1 (the mock-up)

WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY

Draftingdraftingdrafting

All cut out and traced!

My little buddy keeps me company

Top half done

Both halves done!

Rach and I are the same measurements so I tried it on

Skirt came out perfectly :)

Practicing with sheer fabric for the sleeves

Also known as "satan fabric" (this stuff at least)

On the actual model!

Sleeves came out TOO poofy, that'll be toned down

That's the first half done!
I just spent 11 hours in the studio today working on the dress in the real fabric. It's going to be niiiiice. It's due on Friday, so I'll post a final version soon after that!

((All photos taken by my craptastic camera phone))

To Sew This Summer

1. Knock-off AA lace bra
2. Panel Skirt
3. Panel Skirt with fly zipper (OH GOD)
4. Flowy Skirt (off white, sheer overlay)
5. "Modern Dartless Shape" Top

I think that's a big enough list for now...

(coming soon: [aka once I get motivated enough to organize the photos] the saga of my first drafting project!)