My costume this year was inspired by this post, which is so amazing! http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=357281.0
I've never made clothing before, except for aprons. I made my own pattern for the bolero and I used a tutorial for the circle skirt. Everything else I just kinda made up as I went! I originally had plans to make a corset but that didn't pan out too well. So please note that part is NOT made by me!
The hat:
I lined it:
Capelet/bolero/shrug:
Lace back:
The collar: (I ended up adding another layer of lace to this - no pic)
Puffy sleeves!
Lace "glovelets" ... these took sooo long!
My cigarette box, the lining is leopard although you can't see that Difficult to see the fringe at the bottom also
Bitch fabric (Pleather?) I made the skirt out of:
Trim on the skirt ... 5 yards of it!
Obligatory twirl shot!
Happy Halloween!
There were so many incredible entries this year! SOOOO many! So much talent!
I haven't posted a project in a while, and this is clothing... which except for aprons, I've never done! I am working on a cigarette girl costume for halloween - so I will show you the hat as well, which is heavily inspired by http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=357281.0which I still haven't commented on but I am going to right after this ... It's one of the most amazing things I've EVER seen on craftster, or the internet for that matter. I bookmarked it and just never commented. Maybe I was just speechless? Anyway, two weeks ago, biting off waaaay more than I could chew, I took the pictures to Joann's and bought a bunch of different fabrics and some accroutrements at other stores and I was on my way. This is where I am so far. I have another top started, but I'm not happy with it... so I'll be starting that over. Next I'll be working on the (circle) skirt, the glove-like things, the box that will hold my 72 boxes of candy cigarettes and other offerings and maybe some little straps to go over my ankles that will look like they're attached to my high heels.
The closure: Thinking about adding another layer to the collar (of another lace that I have) more like the inspiration piece. What do y'all think?
Here's the cigarette girl hat ... can't believe I actually made a hat. Now I'm a Mad Hatter! This is HEAVILY inspired by LaPetiteMenagerie's hat I did not make the flower pin
I lined it!
Here is a pic of the fabric that I'm using for the skirt. It's a sort of gunmetal silver pleather! It's going to be a bitch to sew. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
I was also able to do all this with the help of my lovely assistant, pictured, Michelle2 - my dressform that my dear boyfriend helped me build last week with the help of this tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=275007.0 I love those tutorial lists! I love craftster!!!
Been around these parts a while...lurked, joined (4 yrs ago) ... posted, participated, all that ... and now I've just been lurking - a LOT. For a realllly long time. Seriously, check my stats...... So I'm still here! I should really get back into comments & feedback, showing people what I've made and doing more swaps!
Anyhoo, I've been watching the number of total members....we're verrrry close. It makes me wonder two things - what number was I? And do we have the ability to know how many of those people are REALLY here now? Or am I just being silly
I am hoping that someone will be interested to give me a bit of a push here. I have some ideas, but I'm not very fond of them at this point. I did post this already in the Bag area, but this area is deserving as well.
I work for a funeral home (a wonderful one, by the way) and when our families leave us, they are given a large Burgundy shopping bag with our name and logo on it, which could be reusable, but it's not really something you would save. It can be recycled. The bag usually contains their register book, prayer cards, death certificates, etc.
Here's what my boss says:
"We are going to design a new tote/bag to use for promotional materials, urns, etc… The bag will be sold at any of our promotional events, and given to our families after a funeral. I want the bag to be sort of “hip” and trendy, unlike most funeral merchandise. It may be made of “green” materials and be something that would be used over and over. For each bag sold or given away we will make a monetary donation to Good Grief. I want the bag to be uplifting with some sort of symbolism, for example a stylized dove to represent peace, or a funky tree to represent life. The symbol will be on one side and our logo and, with permission, Good Grief’s logo on the other. I want to add a positive message along with the image to the tote bag. The uplifting message might be something like “endeavor to persevere,” or “carry on”
What I am going to do is mock up the different designs. I am going to bring his idea to life on one of them. I drew a dove that I think fits the bill and I am going to pair it with the tree of life (with roots) One of the messages I am thinking of is 'Celebrate Life'.
PS Good Grief is an organization that we work with that helps children who have lost parents.
I am hoping that someone will be interested to give me a bit of a push here. I have some ideas, but I'm not very fond of them at this point.
I work for a funeral home (a wonderful one, by the way) and when our families leave us, they are given a large Burgundy shopping bag with our name and logo on it, which could be reusable, but it's not really something you would save. It can be recycled. The bag usually contains their register book, prayer cards, death certificates, etc.
Here's what my boss says: "We are going to design a new tote/bag to use for promotional materials, urns, etc… The bag will be sold at any of our promotional events, and given to our families after a funeral. I want the bag to be sort of “hip” and trendy, unlike most funeral merchandise. It may be made of “green” materials and be something that would be used over and over. For each bag sold or given away we will make a monetary donation to Good Grief. I want the bag to be uplifting with some sort of symbolism, for example a stylized dove to represent peace, or a funky tree to represent life. The symbol will be on one side and our logo and, with permission, Good Grief’s logo on the other. I want to add a positive message along with the image to the tote bag. The uplifting message might be something like “endeavor to persevere,” or “carry on”
What I am going to do is mock up the different designs. I am going to bring his idea to life on one of them. I drew a dove that I think fits the bill and I am going to pair it with the tree of life (with roots) One of the messages I am thinking of is 'Celebrate Life'.
PS Good Grief is an organization that we work with that helps children who have lost parents.
I am putting this under completed projects because my part is complete!
I was making a swap item, something from Superhooker's wists (don't worry-she knows!) An Urban Outfitters item by designer Eleanor grosch....which is no longer available!
I've sewn a bunch, made a few nice stuffies and pillows...but I've never done anything quite like this sort of patchwork kinda quilting! You'll see. But he's so cute despite.
I am still sending him along, complete with remaining fabric that I didn't use in the replacement swap item! Which yes, kicks ass!
As far as I got:
The making of a pattern! From the tiniest little pic, like 1" x 1"!
All the pieces are cut out (using UN-disappearing purple ink), except the Black - break out the 15 cent Dritz Tailors' chalk baby!
Here he is at his cutest:
Right before it all went downhill, it was looking pretty good!
Hello everyone! First of all, I'd like to thank my hubby for modeling, and yes, I know the tulip apron is verrry wrinkly...oh well.
The tulip apron was my idea, but the birdie apron was inspired by craftster member Laurenhunt, who graciously granted me a blessing to post the apron. She had used this design (created by her hubby) on her wedding invitations and for an apron in the "Worth your while apron swap".
I was thinking about how much I love to look at other craftsters' wists for inspiration and thought it would be neat if we could just have a thread where everyone simply posts and has their wist link in their signature. Is that a dumb idea, would it waste too much space???
Also, did you know that if you type wists.com/everyone/_____ <<<---insert tag there into your browser, you can access a plethora of crafty ideas? Such as:
So I work with this super sweet older gentleman who loves Elvis, oldies music, dark chocolate, cookies and ice cream...anyway...I want to give him a gift for his birthday. I don't have a lot of money to spend, so I'm going to make him a mix CD and then I purchased a 1/2 of this fabric at Walmart for $2.22. But I am at a loss of what to make that a man would like & use, so I was hoping my fellow craftsters could help me out...what do you think? I would also be willing to add some more fabric in a coordinating color. Thanks so much in advance!!! Love yas! PS: That Black band seen at the bottom is not part of the fabric
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Difficult to see the fringe at the bottom also
of candy cigarettes and other offerings and maybe some little straps to go over my ankles that will look like they're attached to my high heels.
