Redesigning Stereotype
A woman who has embraced her independence and spun herself a life. She is a jet-setting trendsetter with a closet that is the envy of all.
Redesigning Stereotype
A woman who has embraced her independence and spun herself a life. She is a jet-setting trendsetter with a closet that is the envy of all.
I needed something for a disco themed party and whipped this up in an hour. I used a Halloween costume pattern for the one shoulder tunic but I adjusted it so I could line the top portion. The fabric is a little shear (I wore leggings with it) so I may go back and line the bottom part if I decide to wear it as a dress.
Yes, I am still sewing. And yes, I owe you a ton of pictures.
For the last few months I have been working on several mending/minor alteration projects for friends. And by several I mean several trash bags full (friends and family bulk rate special). Many people don’t like mending projects (and they will charge you by the piece) but I really don’t mind them. I find that I learn a lot about construction flaws when I do repair work. I also like finding creative ways to save garments. Patching holes, replacing closures, etc…
In between these projects I did manage to squeeze in some sundresses, a costume, and a jacket.
If I were to name the inspiration behind learning how to sew it would be Molly Ringwald’s character in Pretty in Pink. For the last few years I have debated hosting a design challenge that involved turning two prom dresses into one wearable garment. Hopefully I will get something together in time for prom this year (or someone will read this and make it happen).
After last year’s harsh judging, I wasn’t sure if I would participate in the Little Black Dress Contest. With the recent passing of John Hughes, I decided that there was no time like the present to design the dress that Andy should have worn to prom (instead of that sack dress she ended up in). There was nothing wrong with creating a dress with both a v-neck and a halter. It just needed some darts or something to make it less frumpy.
Instead of 2 dresses becoming one dress I have made 2 dresses that are worn together. The overdress is made of embroidered silk (that was donated by a co-worker) and trimmed with satin. The halter top slip is made of satin (donated by a little old lady).
Stay tuned for more on the event and the details on how the dress was made.
-j
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spinster n.
The word spinster came into common use during the early 19th century when the task of spinning cloth had been pushed onto unmarried women as a way to earn their keep in the home.
Spinsta Spinster
Contemporary use of the word conjures up a mental image of an independent a childless,stylish frumpy, middle-aged woman who is a jet-setting, trendsetter somewhat depressed, and is an inspiration to other women longing to be like other "normal" women.
