Made by me for Charles. Won first prize at his office Halloween party.
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So I am currently quite busy with a number of things. Firstly, I am picking up my new puppy tomorrow so madness is soon going to ensue! I have also been working on some commissions and setting up some new stuff on my etsy shop. Alongside this I am also doing a part time photography course, its always been a secondary hobby of mine but I am interested in learning a bit more about it. Last week I did a photoshoot with a great friend of mine to document some older and some new costumes that will shortly be up on my etsy shop and I thought I would show you the results. There are many more images, most of which I have started to upload onto my deviant account here All of the things shown here will soon be for sale on my etsy shop, I will post here once that is all up and running. I hope you like them...
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I love to wear skirts! They are so versatile. You can mix and match them with blouses, sweaters, or pair them with jackets. They can be worn with tights and flats or tights and boots. You can change the look by simply changing your shoes from flats to stilettos. Because I love skirts, I am always on the look out for an interesting design and I've found a few that I thought you might like too! I wish I could see a complete front view of this skirt. But regardless, I really like the asymmetrical hem and the side seam welt pocket. A wrap skirt is always lovely. I love how they played with the pattern on this skirt. I'm sure you've seen this skirt on Pinterest. It's a very popular pin. But it derserves to be looked at again as it is such a lovely and dramatic design. Okay, we need Bunny of La Sewista for this one, especially since she is a smocking guru. I REALLY want to know how to do this!!! I don't care for the little buttons, but I do love the technique. Simple, yet so graceful. Here's another interesting wrap. I think this is so pretty. Look closely and you'll see that inside the center of the drape is a zipper. Sadly the zipper looks a bit off, but it's a great idea nonetheless. Since this skirt is in white, it's a little difficult to see, but if you look closely, you'll see that it has very interesting lines. What a lovely take on a pleated skirt. A cute take on a kilt design. This skirt makes me want to throw my sandals on and head for Bermuda!!! It just screams summer. I love how the scalloped edge was taken around the hem and then up the center back to accent the vent opening. Such a comfortable looking skirt. From Eileen Fisher. I believe that Marcy Tilton has a Vogue pattern that is quite similar. I love everything about this skirt. Take a striped fabric and add godets. Lovely. Now for a little comic relief ;) I'll say this, it's interesting!!! I have some fabulous surprises up my sleeve for you this week, so please be sure to check back. Also, the voting for the Get Your Motors Running Contest ends tonight so be sure to get your vote in if you haven't done so already. Have a wonderful day and a great week!!!! Rhonda
This list looks at the top ten orange costume from period films.
The costume is a sneak peek of the family's month of costumes coming in October.
(Welsh Quilts) Photographs of Welsh women in national dress were wildly popular in the late 19th century, partly as tourist souvenirs, and partly I think as a record of rapidly-disappearing country life. One of the three most common occupations for...
Good Morning!!! Can you believe that this is the last week of January...already! A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at welt pockets and gained a lot of inspiration. Well, bound buttonholes are nothing more than tiny welt pockets. The problem with bound buttonholes though is that they are small, fidgety and just down right scary to put into a garment that you've worked so hard on. Well, be sure to scroll on down as I have listed some wonderful tutorials and even a tool that makes the process so much easier. But first, let's take a look at a few interesting and pretty buttonholes. This buttonhole is nothing more than a long welt pocket with openings for the 3 buttons. This could make a lovely accent on a garment. I love triangular shaped bound buttonholes. This is obviously from a vintage book. What a sweet look with the addition of the bows for buttons. Everything about this jacket is beautiful! The shape, the matching of the plaid, the bias cut of the plaid on the front, the raised neckline and then....not only did they add bound buttonholes, but they are on an slant. Look closely at this jacket. This is basically the same idea as the first buttonhole above, but in a practical application. The bound buttonhole is long to incorporate the 2 buttons. If you've taken a look at Vogue Patterns, you've seen this lovely coat from Ralph Rucci. Here's a couple of close ups of the buttonholes. Love the addition of the thread loops. Here's another example of slanted bound buttonholes. Beautifully done I might add. Details are what make a garment interesting. This is just a basic bound buttonhole, but look closely. Of course you see that the buttonhole is in a contrasting fabric, but notice the thread color that was used to sew the button to the garment. It doesn't match the button or the garment, but the buttonhole. This is an OMG button hole. The little touch of piping is sensational. I thought that this was a very interesting fabric combination, felted wool and the gingham. Real interest is added with the toggle style button, a little wider buttonhole and the the use of 3 different colors. Now, if you don't look closely, you'll miss the mitered stripes in the buttonhole. Mezzo Couture did a lovely tutorial on this buttonhole that you can it find HERE. The method that was used to create the above buttonhole was also used for this very interesting shaped buttonhole by Diana of Diana's Sewing Lessons. You can find the tutorial HERE. How about this interesting shape from Louise Cutting. You can find the tutorial HERE. Now for a treat!! When I was 16 years old, I bought this tool, This is the Dritz Bound Buttonhole Tool. I have guarded mine with my life. Now, I can make buttonholes without it, but I do love this tool. For many years, the tool was not available. Dritz never allowed their patents to expire, smart on their part, and they are now once again producing the tool. Again, smart on their part. If you do not have this tool, it's one that I HIGHLY recommend getting. I found this link on Amazon. The tool is $4.19, but then of course there is shipping. I also found this link on the Joann Fabrics website. It's a dollar more than the amazon price, but the shipping might be cheaper, so check it out. Making beautiful bound buttonholes is just like making beautiful welt pockets, it takes practice. But please don't shy away from making the buttonholes as they can really set your garment apart. Have a lovely week! Rhonda
A step back in time, whether it’s cars, planes or fashion, has always been part of The Goodwood Revival in Sussex, England. I love how these attendees (above) took their inspiration from the …
Dear fellow felons and London bar patrons. I selflessly self-surrendered in order to discover more about the inner workings of Alcotraz, London's prison themed bar - and whether it's worth visiting.
How do you give a visual makeover to a classic tale that’s centered around appearances? That was the question facing Oscar-nominated costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini when he began work on “Cyrano,” and he had 26 days to figure it out.
Good Morning and welcome to a new week! Last week I posted pieces from the Peter Pilotto collection that they are doing for Target. I loved the mix of patterns and colors, but a number of you, well, let's just say you didn't care for it :) I have always loved mixing patterns. Recently, a friend was over and she commented on the fact that I was wearing a pair of pinstripe pants with a patterned top. She loved it but said that she is apprehensive about mixing prints. She shared that when she mixes prints and stripes her sisters comment that she should not be doing that. My philosophy is, if you like how it looks, wear it and if you aren't comfortable, well that's fine too. After all, if we all looked the same, what fun would that be?!!! Like many of you, I collect lots and lots of pictures as inspiration. So today I thought I would show you a few of my stored away photos. Sadly, I cannot give credit to anyone as I saved the pictures without saving designers or websites. Does this dress remind you of a dress I made last summer? I really love this fabulous use of denim, tattered edges and all!!! Love the "shelf" band under the bust. You just might see something similar to this as a Fabulous Free Patter Friday piece ;) These insets give me tons of ideas! Now, before you think I'm crazy, I don't care for the see through bra ;), but I love the work on the skirt and jacket. Of course I would like the skirt to be a bit longer as well!! This is such a sweet jacket. You have to look closely to see the bows on the sleeves. It's difficult to see, but I think the fabric of the dress below is quilted. Regardless, I like the cascading fullness down the sleeves. Great sleeve idea! This dress is just so gorgeous. Not for everyone, but I love the horizontal stripes with the bow detail. Fun use of old t-shirts. Oh my goodness do I ever love this cape!!! Another wonderful sleeve. Very simple, but such a lovely idea for a shawl. So that's it for today. I could go on and on, but I would rather not bore you too much!! Reminds me of a concert that my husband and I went to a few years back. I love the work of Doyle Dykes. He is such a gifted guitarist. He came to a point during the concert where he said that he had one more thing to share before he finished. My husband yelled out, "not so soon!!!" Doyle replied, "I found out the hard way that I can play longer than you can listen." And I can write longer than you can read!!! Wishing you all a wonderfully inspired week. Rhonda
In the new Netflix series ‘Inventing Anna’, clothing plays a pivotal role, with costume designers Lyn Paolo and Laura Frecon recreating Anna Delvey’s designer-filled wardrobe perfectly.
"Cockaignesque" by German photographer Helen Sobiralski is a lush photo series inspired by Baroque still-life paintings.
Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School www.drsketchyvancouver.com Silk Aerialist Dani Pants 15 May 2011 hosted by Shary Contrary The Beaumont Studios photos by Heather Renney www.heatherrenney.com
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Amazing Book week costume ideas to help you get a little creative for this years book week parade.
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From Daenerys' draped dresses, to Brienne's armor, to Cersei's royal garb.
