Weekend Recap

I have to say I didn't do any sewing this weekend. We did have a fire in our fire pit twice AND we played Life twice (I also even ruined the game by spilling red punch all over it because I was trying to play for Jake who was talking too much). I also scored that wacky green fabric at a thrift store. It's a huge ugly skirt with pleats and an elastic waistband. And I know exactly what it's going to be turned into.

Tackling and Battling

See those pleats? So nice....Especially on the lower half of the shirt. Oh, they're still uneven but they're neat. I'm hoping no one will notice.

I'm planning on making some real headway with this shirt this weekend. But a bobbin might run out of thread and I'll have to stop - which is what happened last night. Just in time though, because I'm not sure you should pleat while you drink wine.

Check out this patchwork work (?). This is for my special lil project coming up. This weekend will also see a few more of these 15x14 inch squares sewn up.

What are you working on this weekend? I hope it involves BBQ.

Cranberry Dress into Sassy Pencil Skirt

I have many pieces in my closet that are 4+ years old because I couldn't think of a good reason to get rid of them. My style and preference changes so much that when I get rid of all my dresses, I want them back. Same goes for my ugly plaid button-ups.

So this dress: obviously I couldn't let it go last Thanksgiving even though I was repairing the waistband right before leaving for my sister-in-law's house. Obviously.

I bought this in 2006 or 2007 for a work party and have worn it for holidays since.

I love the cranberry and the knit fabric is so stretchy and comfy. So I made a pencil skirt using C&C's tutorial.

So sassy, right? My husband calls it a "stretch pants skirt" for the reason you are about to see...

Oh hai, butt! It seems as though this skirt has defied genetics and given me a butt. However small, it is there and it is SHOUTING at you. So take a good look. Because I might not be wearing this skirt that often. I might have to get used to being so sassy...

Oh yeah..and enjoy that stupid mismatched hem. What an amateur. I think the side seams bunch because the fabric should probably be used for underwear instead of a shapely skirt.

Shapes and Leather

What you're viewing is the completed mini-collection of wristlets featuring my fabric designs. You can see more details here. The two on the top right have soft leather backs and straps AND the blue geometric one has a shiny gold lining fabric.

These are really fun to make and pretty easy, too. I had to buy a heavy duty needle to tackle the leather parts and I was really impressed how well that worked. Working with leather with a normal needle just shouldn't happen, ever.

So there you have it. Now it's on to tackling a certain pleated monstrosity I have laying around, a ton of refashions from my own closet, a new boyfriend (doll), and a very exciting partnership with a non-profit from California that I had the pleasure of working with last year. More on that later.

Weekend Recap

I know, I know. It's a 3-day weekend but since I'm actually working today and getting emails for more work, then I'm gonna say my 3-day weekend is over. Sigh.

Anyway, this weekend was dark and gloomy and rainy and we even had the rain freeze over last night/this morning. Utah isn't really giving me many reasons to stay much longer...
We watched the rain one evening for a bit and the next day was nice for about 5 hours so I took advantage of that and took my book and a blanket outside. I also finally finished Cold Mountain and it's definitely one of those books that leaves an impression. I recommend it.

Off to work!

Victorian Seahorses

I used more of the samples I ordered from Spoonflower to make this little wristlet. I think "wristlet" is a dumb word but that's what these things are called so I just have to fall in line again. Anyway, I really like this seahorse fabric and I like it even more when paired with gray and...

Is that houndstooth?! Yes, yes it is. Classy.

I also messed around with some paint, pearl pens, and a stencil I made.

It's just cute. Hopefully it can hang above my desk soon.

Have a good weekend!

May Giveaway Day Winner!

Thanks to everyone who posted lovely comments about the elephant!

The winner of the giveaway is Rachael from Cut Sew and Repeat.

Rachael, I'm emailing you shortly for your details.

Hooray! Let's have another giveaway soon :)