web-goddess

Author: Kris

  • Meringue Skirt

    Squinting on a cloudy day in my new Meringue skirt!
    Squinting on a cloudy day in my new Meringue skirt!

    So this is my Meringue Skirt! This was a very quick and (relatively) easy project. The fabric is ANNBETH from IKEA, and it’s a nice sturdy cotton. Despite my continued lack of an invisible zipper foot, I think this is my best zipper yet. (Of course, it took me like three tries because I kept sewing it on the wrong side of the garment.) The instructions for sandwiching the zipper in between the waist facing were brilliant. I mean, I had no idea what I was doing at the time, but I followed the instructions religiously and trusted that when it came time to flip it right-side out, it would work — and it did! The scallops around the bottom are the defining feature, of course, and they’re trickier than they look. I’m not 100% happy with how the hem facing sits, but I did my best and I know what to do better next time. The only real problem with the skirt is that it’s TOO BIG! Once again I sewed a size 16 out of fear I wouldn’t fit the 14, and now I’m swimming in it. So I’m going to have to figure out how to take it in a little bit. But overall, I feel like this is my best executed project yet!

    I posted a sneak peek on Facebook a week ago and my high school geography teacher commented that it looked like an AWNING. So now that’s all I can see when I look at it. IT’S AN AWNING. THANKS, MR. SCHMIDT.

  • Winter is coming.

    5 Scientific Explanations for Game of ThronesΓ’β‚¬Λœ Messed-Up Seasons – Neat! I had no idea that such a thing was actually plausible.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Fabric-a-brac! There goes $40… (@ Petersham Town Hall w/ @ezzles) http://t.co/W2UzJtDN

    @Ezzles @knitterjp Bought 3 things all for me! Two cottons for tops, and one wild vintage cotton hopefully for a dress.

    My fabric haul from today. (Special thanks to @sixandahalfst for end-of-day discount on the lovely brown cotton!) http://t.co/EPmxLDk8

    @lemon_lime NOWAY! Hipster.

    @knitdra @sixandahalfst That was my splurge. $30 for 3m of vintage sateen-finished cotton. Couldn’t resist!

    @lemon_lime I like the red rims. All the inner west hipsters have white.

    Buyer for the Cursed Knitted Chair just fell through. Any other takers? Come on, @miss_reecie…!

    @ClareLouise1308 From the back to the front is about 90cm. That’s the longest dimension. The depth and height are maybe 65cm each way…

    @miss_reecie $30. Cover is silver, but not if you cover it with knitting! πŸ™‚

    @crumpet The Snook didn’t think he wanted a cardy either. Now he wears the shit out of it. It’ll happen, you watch. πŸ™‚

    @crumpet Doesn’t have a real name: http://t.co/3abma1Rv

    Newly finished skirt, red tights, and new tube of Clinique Black Honey. If this doesn’t start the week off right, nothing will.

    @redambition I’ll get @the_snook to do a photo shoot at lunch…

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Woohoo! First official #garage2012 sale: $7 worth of knitting wool. I’m offering a free lesson as an added bonus. πŸ™‚

    @jenwburn It finished at $530K. Neighbours are all very happy. Apparently it sold in the $300’s in 2005, so quite an increase!

    Sold a book and a tagine in #garage2012! People actually had printouts of their route. Such a great idea for the community!

    @jenwburn Very true. Just talked to seller though and she is *very* happy!

    @stufromoz Are you there? Can you check if they have any of the Karlstad armchairs in stock? They were all sold out last week.

    @chrisgander Google “garage sale trail”. It’s an event the City puts on where you can register your garage sale on a website.

    I’m spruiking my #garage2012 sale. This is amusing the hell out of the neighbours. But hey – I’ve made $15!

    I have been sitting out in front of the house for two hours. And for that entire time, Dr Amy Jones has been meowing pitifully at the door.

    @chrisgander I’m having one! I tweeted a pic earlier. World’s Smallest. πŸ™‚ But I’ve made $15!

  • Photo post

    Manning the world's tiniest garage sale. #garage2012
    Manning the world’s tiniest garage sale. #garage2012

  • If Apple Designed a Bike Light, It Would Look Like This | Wired Design

    If Apple Designed a Bike Light, It Would Look Like This | Wired Design – Aww, what will the Brooklyn bike hipsters think up next? This is very cool. Too bad it’s only for the rear light.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Having a tour. (@ Subaru Docklands) http://t.co/MZT8IVW0

    All I could think was that @kunaal84 would *kill* for this office. @ Overlooking the MCG http://t.co/JLP1PFoo

    Waiting for the plane home… (@ Qantas Club – MEL Domestic) http://t.co/PoCHwKis

    @Yarna_ Yeah, meeting finished a little early so client was able to get our flight bumped up.

    …And back. (@ T3 Qantas Domestic Terminal w/ 2 others) http://t.co/RBjTwUGc

    @kunaal84 The crime is that the office belonged to a Scotsman who I’m pretty sure doesn’t even like cricket. Nice view though!

    @kunaal84 Clearly, I should’ve been on Skype today. I expect a full debrief. πŸ™‚

    RT @gizo: β€œ@jchutchins: Just remember: There’s one of these inside every house cat. http://t.co/dVBUYwcL”

    This actually made me uncomf …

    @knitdra Haha – love it!

    Day trip to Melbs went very well! I was stressed last night, but the meeting went great. The travel aspect was a fun novelty too.

    @squozen I’m also sucking down some fine cask red. To Friday!

    RT @wired: If Apple Designed a Bike Light, It Would Look Like This http://t.co/8w2tqySE

    Manning the world’s tiniest garage sale. #garage2012 @ Moorgate St, Chippendale http://t.co/kFfIi0hE

    @stufromoz Nope. Just on the sidewalk.

    Eavesdropping on auction down the street. In our building, 1 bdr, 1 car. Holy crap. Up to $530K.

    Bodes well for us with 3 bdr and 2 car spaces. πŸ™‚

  • Shared today on Facebook

    All I could think was that @kunaal84 would *kill* for this office. http://instagr.am/p/KMMn1oxJBm/

    Just had a slight brain explosion upon learning that Ser Jorah Mormont and Jane Bennet were married in real life.

    Manning the world’s tiniest garage sale. #garage2012 http://instagr.am/p/KOTXRhRJOT/

  • Photo post

    All I could think was that @kunaal84 would *kill* for this office.
    All I could think was that @kunaal84 would *kill* for this office.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    All booked in for my business trip tomorrow. How excitement!

    @witty_knitter Melbourne. Client pretty much insisted I come down there for a single meeting! My first interstate day trip.

    @witty_knitter I am sure the novelty will wear off very quickly, but for now I feel very professional!

    It amused me to wear a homemade dress to work when Sydney Fashion Week is happening just @ Walsh Bay Wharf http://t.co/E18Hkz2X

    @redambition I was actually frantically trying to finish new skirt this morning so I could wear it. Very Project Runway. Gave up though. πŸ™‚

    RT @Donaldo98: May the fourth be with you.

    Showered, dressed, caffeinated, packed, and in the cab on time. Let’s do this, Melbourne.

    @knitterjp @redambition I concur. At this point, we may be talking animal sacrifice. Somebody has cursed you, I think. πŸ™

    I’m at T3 Qantas Domestic Terminal (Mascot, NSW) w/ 3 others http://t.co/q8qQhABG

    @crumpet Just a day trip for work. No free time, I’m afraid. πŸ™

    I could get used to this. πŸ™‚ (@ Qantas Club) http://t.co/YeRfoMLS