Category: Photo Post

Images and videos that I’ve taken on-the-go

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    I finished my dress! Very, very pleased with it.
    I finished my dress! Very, very pleased with it.

    Edited to add: Yes, I finally graduated from shirts to a whole dress! This is the Colette Parfait. I didn’t want to spend too much money in case it came out badly, so I went with a cheap cotton poplin from Lincraft. I didn’t expect to get something so wearable out of it! In terms of sizing, I went with a 16 to make sure it would fit. Yowza, it was quite big around the bust. I ended up taking about an inch from under each arm tapered down to the waist, so I definitely think I’ll make the 14 next time. I didn’t do too badly with the zipper, especially considering I don’t actually have an invisible zipper foot. (I used this tutorial.) I also got to use my sewing machine’s automatic buttonhole function for the first time ever! This project was a big win. I learned heaps, and I got a wearable and CUTE dress out of it.

    Hmmm… what should I make next?

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    I put in a zipper!! 4 buttons and a hem and my dress is DONE.
    I put in a zipper!! 4 buttons and a hem and my dress is DONE.

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    Forecast is for three days of epic rain, but me and my new gumboots don't care!
    Forecast is for three days of epic rain, but me and my new gumboots don’t care!

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    Got new headphones as my old ones (bequeathed by  @chrisgander ) were falling apart. These are
    Got new headphones as my old ones (bequeathed by @chrisgander ) were falling apart. These are “for DJs”. I feel hip.

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    Got my hair done and made it to Guild! They gave me a sash for my 2nd place socks. :)
    Got my hair done and made it to Guild! They gave me a sash for my 2nd place socks. 🙂

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    Kitchen at 2pm and 6pm. My ears are still ringing and my skin is crawling from the dust, but it has begun.
    Kitchen at 2pm and 6pm. My ears are still ringing and my skin is crawling from the dust, but it has begun.

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    You guys - I totally made a dress! All by myself! Just needs buttons, zip, and pockets to finish.
    You guys – I totally made a dress! All by myself! Just needs buttons, zip, and pockets to finish.

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    Me and my second place socks today!
    Me and my second place socks today!

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    Me and  @Yarna_ , workin' the Guild stand at the Show!
    Me and @Yarna_ , workin’ the Guild stand at the Show!

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    Feeling superhero-ish, like a grown-up Hit Girl.
    Feeling superhero-ish, like a grown-up Hit Girl.