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Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Why I was so affected by the passing of Karl Lagerfeld

I wrote a piece.
Short one.
Based on the interviews and articles I scoured the internet for.
Wow I love this mans life. His brain. Also I thought he was sexiest at ages 40-50 and again at ages 70-83 (because by 85 he gained weight again, but, I would still love him) Can you believe it. Have you seen a hottie woman at age 75? Let me see the picture.

Anyway this is what I wrote. I want to update this post with all the great articles, interviews and videos I found.

.:
quality was lost
there is no ugly vintage.
“bad taste came after, with the industrial era”
luxurious products are exclusive by price due to the quality of craftsmanship and paramount design.
when the quality fell, the talentless flourished, bad taste became the norm.
the beauty of well and long crafted pieces and objects vanished with
the new rise of modernism, fast food, minimalism, the attention civilization lost on object creation by an individual has caused a rift in the collective psyches concept of worth in a way that disconnects the self from environment. the cause and effect concept has become diluted and washed thin which diminishes the value of time spent reflecting the origins of our world while creating a simple meal from scratch, hemming a piece of cloth, to building an entire city.
the standard of quality has always been defined by luxury, but when money becomes disconnected from its origin luxury becomes distasteful and stale.
.:

There are no pictures of Karl Lagerfeld undressed. Not a single one! I cannot find a inch of his skin apart from his face, neck, and hands. Amazing!


"If fashion is your trade then when you're naked you must be unemployed"

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

My coats almost finished
its making me anxious because I can't sew fast enough, because you have to sew slowly.
Damn.
I was going to make it buttons but im going to use a dual opening heavy duty plastic zipper i got years ago in dressew (tears)
so these are really bad pics. basically covered a coat with crepe and made a waterproof hood from a hood i found. water resistant. it had a fur inside part which im going to make into an outside part for another coat. also the sleeves are made of pants. and the inside part, the light blue denim, is also pants. i wanted black but i didnt have any fabric i wanted to use. my mind isnt settled enough to make patchwork from the available black i had (panel skirt)

this bottom panel for the pocket is crepe, interface, and polyester felt zoink! it looks great, though the rest isnt interfaced and you can see the plaid through the crepe which i find lol. also my crooked double stitching

sewing the zipper and then the bottom, and any other details. im getting anxious wish it was already finished it feels like its taken weeks due to lack of work flow and materials.

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feb 18,
well the zippers in, it seams crooked - ha. i didnt iron enough at all
and i hate the light blue on the inside OMG i wish it was black. so dumb. im going to have to do something about that in the future. right now its just the sleeves and the bottom part and then i can take a selfie wearing it
or something.
my first coat had so many problems and they're never going to end until i finish working on it.
im already looking forward to making a second coat...with mild apprehension because i didnt copy the lining pattern.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Faux Fur Hooded Coat - reconstruction from long vintage coat

i have a new project
its ugh
cos faux fur bits everywhere.... omg

im reconstructing this long coat into a shorter one with a large hood.

so far ive figured out the scraps to make the hood. now i just have to find a suitable lining that i have enough of, theres a very soft cottony furry white fabric i got for doll making but white and cream...? i dont know.
and then i have to finish the bottom, the sleeves i want to but a jersey wrist band inside, and close the buttonholes and figure out a closure for it, maybe just hook and eye or magnetic snaps but i dont think those made it through all the tragic 2016 plundering

anyway heres the coat i cut the bottom off

started taking out the collar

then i measured the edge of the neckline and pieced the scraps together to form a hood shape
sorry its upside down. this was the first configuration but it was too narrow

so this ones better

this is what the first configuration looked like

so hopefully the hood will turn out once i find a suitable lining

its pretty cold these days, winters delay wasnt for nothing

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Adjusted Bodice Sloper new pics added

Bought this dress for 5 bucks at a clearance shop with the idea of fixing it, and I did, just didn't do a super perfect job lol

Anyway I was able to make a sloper that fits my body perfectly and that was worth it because I've been *wanting* to make underwear but haven't really taken any steps towards making any (need a new machine with the zigzag stitch-the one with three stitches per zag) until I made this pattern.

this is the back part of the dress. i already took the front part off

this is the lining. i used this to make my pattern. you can see the original size on the left side, and on the right side i've put the two pieces closer together to make it smaller.

i can't really remember how i figured out how to adjust the boob parts. i think i just pinched the fabric and marked it and guesstimated. oh wait. i didnt guesstimate that much cos you need to match up the measurements. when everything was adjusted i traced the fabric pieces on paper and cut it out and thats now my pattern.

here is the lining all sewed up, i did a running stitch and fitted it to make sure, then went over it with the machine

this is the denim/front part. the cups had a fused interface which i didn't remove.

the weird part was i couldn't remember how the lining and the front was attached. it was kinda complicated, the bottoms of the cups were somehow blind stitched onto the front but the rest was loose ugh. i dunno what i did- had to turn the thing inside out and pass it through itself. it was really confusing

amazingly enough i managed to save most of the original topstitched-washed edges on the front side and was able to follow along those lines so here it is all sewed up and ready to re-attach back onto the dress. tbh i think this pic might be the front part before i took it apart. wait a second, this make shift tute is getting progressively worse.

anyway, its done now but i didnt do that good of a job and its a bit wonky. probably because i was too lazy to take the original zipper completely off and i didnt really think about it. so yeah...

so here are the pics of me wearing it all wonky.

its not much work to do it again so when i have time and do some sewing ill finish it. maybe lol
it needs a lot of work like it needs maybe a bra sewed in the cups if i ever wanted to wear it without a bra. hah im so lazy. ok yeah so probably itll look great with a strapless bra. i dont have one.

ok and here is the zipper side. see what i mean i was being impatient. and look at the results. horrible. also i need to take it in more so its fit perfect. that would also help the bralessness issue.

this is the other side and see what i mean? i need to sew it in where the dark parts are and it will be a better fit with the fixed zipper side. duh. and match up with the belt. double duh did you see the zipper side belt part lol

pa dah its all wonky and shiz you guyses. i dunno. but i have a pattern now and yeah ok i guess it could be ok. for sleeping.

if redo it ill post it again.

oh let me take pics of the inside and ill post here.

Sunday, April 06, 2014

I made a curtain

Yay!
And now I am going to put them up. Well I made one. It was originally tacked and suction cup hooked to the window. I know, classy. But now that I sewed the pinned fabrics together and made an actual curtain I went to the hardware store today, which was closed (thanks google) but the dollar store was open so instead bought 4 long bamboo poles for $2.50. Yeah it was great cos the poles were all bundled up in fours but they were all kind of thin except the 4 that weren't bundled up that I got and they were hella thicker. Cool!
Ya and so here is a pic of the curtain I made. Its from one yard of the eyelet and half a yard of the other cotton. I just copied a real curtain I bought at a store. How the fabric attaches to the pole. It was a little more work but it looks better when drawn, not all bunched up but kind of wavy.

pa dah!

Yeah so to attach the rod I bought some brass furniture tacks and made loops with a woven strap and tacked them to the wall-ceiling part.

Yeah I am so stoked ok I'm gonna make more for the other windows... wonder what kinds of fabrico will be nice?

Saturday, January 07, 2012

awesome!

http://dailyyyroutine.blogspot.com/2011/12/outfit-ootd.html

the most lovely compliment
excellent lady rocks the banner necklace into a hairmorph photoshoot.

lovet!!!!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

new vintage style charm earrings at THE GOODS and Virgin Marys

here are earrings i brought to the goods on east broadway

and here are the new ones at virgin marys on commercial drive (bringing some necklaces on friday)

these are the ones for cest la vie plus a few necklaces...

here is a hoodie i made alvaro for christmas

Sunday, January 03, 2010

New Stock in Virgin Marys!

Hey I brought some new stuff to virgin marys :D
check it outie...

amber will probably hate me for posting this pic of her... but look hey! its my stuff...

Ive also made a facebook fan page here:P
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ITS-YOUR-LIFE-HANDMADE/223517912669

im gonna go back into production mode tomorrow. been taking a break since NYE
2010.

Monday, November 09, 2009

C'est La Vie on Main Street

Come see some stuff I brought over to C'est La Vie over at 3247 Main St. at 16th Ave. They have a website at http://cestlavieboutique.ca/!

:D

Wow there is a nice selection of well priced clothing! Faustine the owner is such a cool lady. Really gorgeous vintage and well picked thrift. Hats, coats, tops, denims, dresses lots. Perfect condition.
I didnt take pics. But I will next time! I wanna get a new winter coat...

meanwhile... go check it out its the chic pink and black shop on Main at 16th... their website has lots of pics and info too!

Saturday, March 07, 2009

SWAP MEET AT THE BILTMORE TOMORROW, SUNDAY

its saturday!

~~im doing the SWAP MEET at the biltmore cabaret tomorrow!~~

yup. im making stuff today then in the late afternoon i guess ill be working on costumes. cos im NOT going to this: http://midforms.wordpress.com/. hmmm. so many events tonight id like to check out. theres also the antisocial 7 year anniversary at the biltmore tonight. gee.

im on the computer too much. and i dont even do anything productive.
gonna be switching from facebook and random search to mapping and shop upkeep.
oh yes. i can do dis.

so making stuff for the swap meet!!!! i hope itll be ok i mean were meant to have a party the night before. its only 5 hours. ill bring other stuff too. oh maybe i can bring my bike i wanna sell. and my 2 slr cameras. ? do i want to sell those?
mmmmmm. i dunno. i havent used them in years though. maybe i will bring a blythe doll too. omg! ok this is too much sentiment to process. my made in Yugoslavia bike called Rapido, and the cameras. No blythe.

Friday, October 03, 2008

NEW CATEGORY!!!!

click on title link! made a new category!

and see this LOVELY LISA!!!
my gosh. remember i made those custom crystal earrings for a wedding... well here is the stunning bride- i cant believe how gorgeous the earrings look actually- nico=amazed

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

NEW STUFF AND HOUNDSTOOTH SCARVES FOR DA LADIES AND GENTS

New! Stuff at Virgin Marys today!! Virgin arys is gonna be moving! up the street i gues (?) by tio pepes :D but not till november i dont think so im going to bringing more stuff later this week coz tomorrow im going to try and get some stuff at barefoot contessa!!
i hope i can finish the invoice. need to make a few more pieces.

ive been super crazy as usual and a bit delayed on shipping. oh no! and these birds i thought i had both sides but i only have one side. mmm :c

so pics of the blim fair are up on my facebook
THIS COOL GIRL FEATURED MY NECKLACE (from the blim market) ON HER BLOG CHECK IT OUT:
http://sololisaynadamas.blogspot.com/2008/09/ban-is-broken.html

i forgot the camera for the i heart crafts- which practically broke my heart!! both fairs were wicked.

so tonight i am listing these scarves in my shop! 4 (or 5?) different colors and only one each. $14 !! so cheep. they are made of viscose. the aqua one is cotton.
click on this pic to see the listing:

click on this pic to go the new category

hey my cousin caroline from the kapisanan center ( a filipino-canadian community center in toronto) is asking me to come up with a proposal to do some kind of thing. i have this idea i want to do a public performance again relating to my (yet unknown topic) to played along side the sculpural pieces. i want to do something about relating cultural theft of ancient artifacts from their respective sites to online commerce and and collecting. i think. its not yet fully formed but i need to get on this too coz i want to go toronto again and i havent done art in a while so this should be dope. before winter fully hits..........

whos down for a public performance we will document and work on the costumes and set.
its been 3 years. tis about time ya!

damn.. i fell asleep at 8? now its 6.30 am!!! well i guess i can list those scarves in a bit.

----edit edit edit. am i really going to do this? edit edit edit----

Sunday, June 22, 2008

New Blythe Dresses on TIB

hey! i posted new dresses on the this is blythe forum! im posting them here too. if you would like to buy any of these for your doll send me an email found in my profile, or leave a comment and ill get back to you!

click me to go to the post on the this is blythe forum

Vintage Trim Blouses are $5 each with shipping for one is as follows:
$1 CAN, $1.50 USA, $2 EVERYWHERE ELSE

the cherry combo!
$18 plus shipping (on sale :)

halter dresses $25 each free shipping within US and Canada! $2 shipping everywhere else!

(more to come later)

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

please come check out my sale in the This is Blythe forum:
http://blythe.swedenunlimited.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?t=83960
if so inclined...
posted these sweet things:

please send me an email (found in my blogger profile) or comment if interested in purchasing :D

.:tba.

Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Why I was so affected by the passing of Karl Lagerfeld

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Faux Fur Hooded Coat - reconstruction from long vintage coat

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Adjusted Bodice Sloper new pics added

Sunday, April 06, 2014

I made a curtain

Saturday, January 07, 2012

awesome!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

new vintage style charm earrings at THE GOODS and Virgin Marys

Sunday, January 03, 2010

New Stock in Virgin Marys!

Monday, November 09, 2009

C'est La Vie on Main Street

Saturday, March 07, 2009

SWAP MEET AT THE BILTMORE TOMORROW, SUNDAY

Friday, October 03, 2008

NEW CATEGORY!!!!

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

NEW STUFF AND HOUNDSTOOTH SCARVES FOR DA LADIES AND GENTS

Sunday, June 22, 2008

New Blythe Dresses on TIB

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Sunday, April 06, 2014

Saturday, January 07, 2012

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Monday, November 09, 2009

Saturday, March 07, 2009

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