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5 days ago
I actually got my own sewing machine for my last birthday! YAY! But I haven’t had time to try it out yet.
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How to make my own clothes
It made me
Satisfied
 "It's very rewarding and very relaxing."
How I did it: I had always worked with a friend on costumes for school plays, but I was upset because I couldn't sew anything myself. I took classes over the summer and read a few books on the subject to fill in the gaps. I made a tuxedo-themed dress, a homecoming dress, a cape for a friend, and a tie for my boyfriend. I also modified some of my clothes. This is great for anyone with a really unique style; it helped me when I couldn't find the clothes I wanted in stores. I love designing clothes! :3 Lessons & tips: -If something turns out badly, don't worry, it's practice. Resources: -People at JoAnn
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Proud
How I did it: I now have a whole new wardrobe consructed from things I didnt want or wear anymore. I started small and made a simple dress from an old shirt and some spare material which turned out really well... Then I made a denim skirt out of some old jeans. After that I felt really inspired to renovate everything I dont use to something I do Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I just had these old blouses and I took some scissors and cut them nicely and tadaaaa..And put another blose under the cut one, so you can see what i'm wearing underneath and it looks awesome. Read how I did it…
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do I really?
1 month ago
OK so once in a while I think about how nice it would be to make my own clothes… But I never actually do it! And I never take a course to learn how to… So how will I ever be able to make my own clothes? I think I should remove this goal and replace it with something to do with styling. Let other people make beautiful clothes, let me do something with the styling.
Dreki says, air kills so just say no.
Awesome stie
1 month ago
I’m really big into the Steampunk thing, but I wanted to find ways to incorporate it into my everyday wardrobe, with out being all weird…k, it can happen back off!
Anyway, I found this really cool site where people have put to together collections of current fashion items to make, well all kinds of theme, but there is a lot of Steampunk themed things.
So, since everything requires a bit of modification anyway, I decided to break things down and work it into my ten item challenge I stole from CharityAK.
Basically, you need Boots, Bodices/Corset, Ruffles, and cool accessories like Hats, Spectacles, Gloves, and anything brass.
armed with that and a color pallet of mute, earthy colors and bold jewel colors, I am ready to embark on remaking my wardrobe to be…Everyday Steampunk!
In progress
1 month ago
I’ve borrowed my grandma’s sewing machine and she teached me how to do the basic stuff. Now I have some ideas in my head, and I have to draw them and make a pattern. Then I’ll shop for materials and start sewing. :)
Dreki says, air kills so just say no.
Stealing from CharityAK
1 month ago
CharityAK is in some kind of fashion contest where she needs to make ten mix and match items for her fall wardrobe. I’m completely stealing this, but with a twist, I have to use whats on hand, no new nothing. So, old sheets, curtains, tablecloths, and old clothing will get re-purposed and turned into a fabulous wardrobe for the fall…now the problem is if the fall is going to be warm or cold.
Dreki says, air kills so just say no.
New Dress
2 months ago
just finished a nice dress…yes my room is a mess, but I considering it the only room I have, its pretty clean…
Dreki says, air kills so just say no.
I HAVE A SEWING NOOK!!!!
2 months ago
With all my stiff in one place, in easy reach! SOOOOOO excited!!!!
Untitled
2 months ago
I want to do this because I want to express myself and encourage my creativity more. I want to be able to wear clothes not made off the backs of little kids and single mothers making 10 cents an hour.
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