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.
Copyright: Jeffery Washington Photography
I am a bit behind on posting my projects. On the left is my costume for Superhero Soul Night at Gypsy House Party. Back in August, I was hanging out with some friends when the theme was proposed. Hmm… Black Superheroes… I could have gone with Storm from X-men (the comic version with the mohawk) or Eartha Kitt’s Catwoman . Instead I thought of the most bad ass women on the planet, Pam Grier. Her characters may not have had super powers but she was definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Foxy Brown was my Super Heroine of choice. Due to lack of photos of her iconic red jumpsuit on the interwebs. I decided to order Fox in a Box, the 3-dvd box set with Foxy Brown, Coffy, and Sheba Baby. My jumpsuit isn’t an exact copy. I couldn’t pull off the plunging keyhole neckline.
For my version I used stretch satin (so soft and shiny). It was a 2-way stretch and the pattern called for a solid. I ended up cutting it a little smaller. Simplicity 2401 was the pattern I ended up with. I could have faked a jumpsuit by frankenpatterning my halter dress with my wide-legged trousures, but I didn’t have the time to mess with it. Besides, the pattern was on sale for $1.99. I nixed the ruching on the back panel. I probably could have skipped the invisible zipper on the side as well.
One of these days I will find a small toy gun to hide in my afro. Until then, stay Foxy.
Sorry I have been out of touch for a bit. The bike and SXSW prep have been a higher priority. If I could make my own shoes I would be set. In the last 2 months I have ordered and returned 6 pairs of shoes. My saddest return was this pair. They ran small. 
I haven’t been blogging but I have been sewing. The black dress-a-thon is over. I finished the 2 dresses and matching handbags. I made 2 more pairs of jeans (black and purple). I tackled the recycled sweater project, armwarmers and hats for all. I made a velcro mount for the U-lock on my bicycle. There were probably some t-shirt refashions in there as well. All of this occurred before the new year.
This year’s projects include 2 new pairs of jeans (blue). I am supposed to help a friend make a pirate costume. I think I am teaching a class in March.
Why haven’t I updated? Laziness and a new project. I am rebuilding a bicycle.
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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.
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