tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38680143536897570872024-03-15T05:04:30.565+13:00bubbledustThis blog may contain costumes, fashion and refashion, beware highly addictive.Minnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-81882662587298062812012-11-19T00:58:00.000+13:002012-11-19T00:58:06.455+13:00While you were gone...Hello. I was reading a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Peter Lappin of <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com.au/">Male Pattern Boldness</a> about blogs that disappear and no reason is given.<br />
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So I thought I would post why my blog abruptly stopped. Sometimes an image can speak a thousand words...<br />
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... yup I had a baby boy. Euan.</div>
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I just wanted to concentrate on being pregnant and well now that he is here I want to spend as much time as I can with this sweet little dude.</div>
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<br />Minnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-27597385587797501192011-03-24T20:52:00.000+13:002011-03-24T20:52:13.038+13:00Well I am finishing off my Spring Challenge projects... not got to make all of the items but least I still have a plan to follow. I have been wearing my linen navy maxi skirt and I love it, it swishes so well and in the Australian sun it provides some shade for my pins (yes it is autumn here, but still hitting a sunny 33, phew). Will post pictures soon of all my finished items.<br />
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In the meantime the simple lovely-ness of ric rac roses. They are so cute. I was brought to the attention of these lovelies while browsing <a href="http://nikkishell.typepad.com/wardroberefashion/">Wardrobe Refashion</a> blog, which lead me to <a href="http://mytwobutterflies.blogspot.com/2011/03/give-away.html">twobutterflies</a> blog and I saw this lovely image.<br />
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So lovely, I am sure that you would want it... well pop over to <a href="http://mytwobutterflies.blogspot.com/2011/03/give-away.html">twobutterflies blog</a> before the 31st of March and leave a comment to be in for winning this ric rac rose necklace. Sweet.<br />
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If you want to attempt some ric rac roses yourself I looked for some links. On <a href="http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2007/5/4/a-tutorial-on-how-to-make-ric-rac-roses.html">Pintangle</a> there are instructions for two types of roses, and the link that twobutterflies links too <a href="http://nostalgicneedleart.blogspot.com/2007/08/rick-rack-roses.html">Nostalgic Needle Art</a>. If you want your rose to have a flat bottom <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2009/05/14/mystery-solved-ric-rac-roses/">Crafty Po</a>d worked it out by ripping it up, ah yea!<br />
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I see a ric rac rosey future.<br />
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In finishing check out this super duper video from Swonderful in Wellington, NZ.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/21096459">Papercup - Alphaville - Winter 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user6253274">Micah Sargisson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-88547386318087266642011-02-23T19:17:00.001+13:002011-02-23T19:18:52.563+13:00Colette Spring Challenge: In ProgressHiya.<br />
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Well I have been trucking along with my pieces for the Colette Spring Challenge. There are a few items that have changed. I have not made the long linen bias skirt from the new look pattern. Instead I made it from the 1970's pattern I found at the op-shop for 50c. I made the long skirt on the right. Easy peasy.<br />
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Don't they look happy, maybe its because they are wearing fashionable clog shoes, ha ha.<br />
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Below is the nearly finished article, just got to hem the mammoth hem and put in a hook and eye... <br />
and an iron.<br />
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Then I did a toile of the vintage 1970s blouse pattern in a fabric that I have had in my stash for ages, it fitted really well! So it is a wearable toile, yes! Just going to tone down the puff on the sleeve cap a wee bit.<br />
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</div>The purple skirt is finished. I have made this skirt before so it was easy to get it together quick smart. I used a wonderful breathable purple linen.<br />
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I really love the patten for the godet skirt, it swooshes wonderfully. Whooooooooo!<br />
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New Look patterns are quite cheap and on the up side I never really have to make many changes to the patterns so I have quite a few of them. I am going to make the t'shirts from some fine cotton knit that I have, stitch them with cotton thread and then dye them. The shorts are going to be made from a cotton sweat knit that I already have in the dusky pink colour.<br />
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The faux warp skirt is from a lovely slinky poly fabric in the coral peach. The vintage blouse is going to be from white cotton Swiss dot fabric. The godet skirt is going to be made with the material in the swatch, which is silk.<br />
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Both the skater and long bias skirt will be made in a cotton/linen blend, which I do have in navy. i have a purple colour but it is a bit dull so I will dye it a deeper purple.<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-62958418527203193202011-02-07T18:40:00.000+13:002011-02-07T18:40:53.610+13:00Spring Palette ChallengeI have decided to take up the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/colette-patterns-news/welcome-to-the-spring-palette-challenge">Colette Spring Pattern Challenge</a> . The idea is to collect inspirations, fabric and patterns and make these into clothes or accessories by March. I am a little behind but here is my design board and colour palette.<br />
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I also went to see the Ballet Russes exhibition at the V&A while in London, it was incredible and I loved the detailing one costume in particular (second image from bottom right). Even the garments in the poster were very sweet (second image from top left).<br />
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Out of my Japanese fashion books I loved this Suffolk puff headband (top right) and cowl neck drop waisted dress (second image from bottom left). I also love the detailing on the red drop waisted dress (bottom right image).<br />
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I think Michelle Williams has great style and I have had this skirt in my fashion folder for a while now ( middle image bottom).<br />
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The floating images of the two tops in the upper left are techniques I would love to try. Beading and ribbon detailing. On the sleeves of the bow blouse the stripes are made by making thin tubes of the main blouse material and then sewing it on to the plain sleeve fabric.<br />
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Lastly the vintage Dior Cloche, love the colours and feather detailing. Want to make a hat as an accessory within this challenge.<br />
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Right, now I am going to get on a select fabrics and patterns!<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-14328794624152346842011-01-14T12:47:00.000+13:002011-01-14T12:47:53.502+13:00Knitting, snow and Lomography dreamingHello. Well I have returned back, to Brisbane, from my trip home to Scotland. You may know, or not, that floods of an epic scale have hit Queensland over the last week. Fortunately we live on a hill out of the reach of the muddy water. Of course others are not as fortunate and now the big job of cleaning up begins.<br />
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When I was in Scotland there was big disruptions with serve cold weather and snow. So from one end of the scale to the other. I did really enjoy my trip home, seeing family and friends was great. I mostly just hung out with my parents. It must be in my blood to enjoy wrapping up warm and walking about in the cold!<br />
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One of the only semi- reliable and safer ways of getting around was by train. So took my knitting needles out of my case and got on with my cardi while the winter landscape went flying past. I am quite new to knitting and its a slow process. I also worked out that I have been adding extra rows on, duh. My Nana assures me that once you have knitted your first garment that you get faster.<br />
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I got heaps of lovely presents, mostly costumes pattern books. But on thing I did get was a Lomograpghy Diana camera. You can see it in the picture above. I have taken some photos with it, but they still have to be developed. You may remember my <a href="http://bubbledust.blogspot.com/2009/12/back-on-track.html">post</a> when I day dreamed of having one... well I do now and it is aptly named 'Dreamer'. Plus the fact that it is sherbet mint is very agreeable.<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-7945237633766789272011-01-01T01:26:00.000+13:002011-01-01T01:26:51.164+13:00Modern knits with a vintage look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, Some of you will be in 2011 already, I have still got 12 hours to go as I am back home in Scotland! I arrived early December and have been having a jolly good time with my family and friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not much sewing has been done, but I have made some fabric place mats and coasters with my Mum, as she is an amazing quilter. One other thing that I have been doing is knitting. I purchased the Paton's pattern book because I like the vintage feel of the finished items. I really liked the one below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nana approved of my knitting a said that I was a fine firm knitter. Because she can't see that well anymore, she is 89, she is giving me all her knitting paraphernalia, including what will be vintage patterns. I am going up today to sort them out with her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have only knitted about 10 inches of the back pattern... will show you when I achieve more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well have a great start to 2011. I think its going to be a good one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first one I have is <b>Feminine Wardrobe</b> and I love this sleeveless bow top! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The second book I have is <b>Sweet Dress Recipe</b> and really like the pin tuck details on the skirt and dress (two wishes in one?)<br />
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Finally I have an accessories book and I love, love, love this back draped (deceptively simple from the front) cardi. YUM.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhasT-0sNUbjc_seCDeCj0Db842qb3qm5QQiqCu-R7o60SjVw-4H_9R51Ns6geAkgbWUq6_ytsrxfP7egdyoEtsIfysBknIddMTXu_CWcuqfppI-T_YWl9hqjIuYiocMRYSDg_ZZhcY_nnj/s1600/japanses_clothes_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhasT-0sNUbjc_seCDeCj0Db842qb3qm5QQiqCu-R7o60SjVw-4H_9R51Ns6geAkgbWUq6_ytsrxfP7egdyoEtsIfysBknIddMTXu_CWcuqfppI-T_YWl9hqjIuYiocMRYSDg_ZZhcY_nnj/s640/japanses_clothes_02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So where to get them if you are interested!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I go to P<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pomadour24?section_id=5162898">ompadours Craft cafe</a><span id="goog_1863853556"></span> on Esty to look inside them and I have bought two recently(she also runs a <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simply-Pretty-Japanese-Beads-Books/CLOTHES-PATTERN-Book-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=5101795&_sid=120245863&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=8">Ebay store</a> and often has more pictures of the inside pages there). The postage can work out to make it more expensive than the second option which is <a href="http://www.yesasia.com/global/pattern-magic/1004092111-0-0-0-en/info.html">yesasia</a> (I have linked to the Pattern Magic book, if you scroll down it gives you other pattern book options) </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I could not get one of the books I was looking for on yesasia so that's why I ordered from the esty shop. But if you buy from the yesasia over a certain amount you don't pay postage, so it can work out cheaper.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If you want to navigate to the endless scroll of Japanese craft books on yesasia here this is the route via mouse clicks: </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Japanese>Books>Lifestyle>Home Arts</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I found it useful to get the authors name from the esty store and then put it into the search on yesasia</span></span></span><br />
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If you can't be bothered and want to pay about $10 more per book plus $10 delivery go to <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/pattern-books">Tessuti</a>, but the others are cheaper.<br />
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Alrighty, if you do order some here is a<a href="http://label-free.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20To%20-%20Japanese%20Crafting"> site</a> that gives you translations for simple sewing terminology.<br />
I have read that the clothes patterns are for those up to 160cm tall and you have to add 1.5cm seam allowance to all patterns.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;">Plus if you want to get your hands on some </span></span>english<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;"> versions of these pattern book </span></span><a href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781856697057/Pattern-Magic" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The Book Depository</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: small;"> has Pattern Magic for $22.92, much better than the $45 dollars in some of the shops in Brisbane. There is free delivery too. yes one is winging its way to me now... naughty.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Phew! Hopefully the weekend will free me up to draft my undies patterns and get cutting.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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I found an good article on threads website entitled <a href="http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4210/create-couture-lingerie">'Create Couture Lingerie'</a> by Alexandra Armillas. She used to make lingerie for Dior, so I reckon she knows a few things. I had been thinking that I am using non-stretch fabrics and might add some buttons to the centre front, but in the pictures on the article the buttons are to the side and it looks very sweet.<br />
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Alexandra recommends photocopying the lace and placing it on your toile to preview the design and I will do this. I am getting quite excited by this project and I think my sewing mojo as returned! Yipeee.<br />
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Here is the fabric and trim together. I tea dyed the cotton eyelet to give it that vintage feel and blend with the lace better. Next step is to make the patterns.<br />
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</div>Minnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-1689786220618747532010-10-17T18:33:00.001+13:002010-10-17T18:36:24.959+13:00Q versus QOne the Collette Patterns blog a few posts a go,Sarai wrote the entry <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/style/sewing-and-your-wardrobe">Sewing and your Wardrobe</a> . It was a very interesting post and made me think about my reason for sewing items for my wardrobe and do I really wear the items I sew. I then read a comment from Rachel on Very Prairie's blog from her entry on the <a href="http://sewveryprairie.blogspot.com/2010/09/pattern-magic-bow-dress.html#comments">pattern magic bow dress </a>(it is divine). The part of the comment stood out was,<br />
<blockquote> You do exceptional sewing work. I love how you seem to concentrate on quality instead of quantity. </blockquote>The initial starting point of this blog was to cut back on excess clothes buying and plan to sew items for my wardrobe that were missing. So I did in fact have quality over quantity. Yet when I look at my sewing room I see heaps of material, lots of to be refashions and heaps of patterns... I am over consuming in an indirect way?<br />
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I like to reevaluate the things that I do ever now and then and these two posts have made me do just that. I dunno what my actions are yet but Sarai's steps of planning, taking time to make an item will be on my sewing menu.<br />
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That in mind I made up a toile today for a pair of silk pants that I have planned to sew for ages! The pattern I am using is McCalls 5983 view E.<br />
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Sewing up a toile is a pain in the bum. BUT its so worth it. From my toile pictures below you can see that I have to take out length at the hip.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I have a great 19L stainless steel pot that I keep just for dyeing, plus a little jug to dissolve the dye.</div><br />
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I used a Dylon dye called Pairs Rose that I have had for ages. I only put in one quarter of the dye as I wanted a really pale pink colour. I got the colour that I wanted after much stirring of the pot. I know this kind of dye is not the best to mother nature. So instead of pouring it down the drain and into the sea, I will let it cool completely and research other ways of disposing of it.<br />
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I also decided that I would make an under garment set rather than just the petticoat and settled on the Slip Style-style camisole.<br />
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Now to draw up those patterns and look for some lace and ribbon.<br />
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<span id="goog_418538950"></span><span id="goog_418538951"></span>Minnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-53196233464602702732010-10-10T23:08:00.004+13:002010-10-10T23:50:37.772+13:00Flying shortcake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">About approx 365 moons ago I posted that I was inspired to make a quilted jacket. Below is the blog image I put up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Reading through this blog I realised that I have many UFO projects (un-finished objects). So I made a list of them (made my cheeks blush) and I am working my way through! I did buy material, the bamboo/cotton wadding , pretty backing material and cut it out... and well that was that... until now. I have been busy tacking the layers together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did ask one of the ladies at work about my tacking and she said I would have to redo. I am to start from the middle and work my way out on each piece. This is so that I do not get any fabric bubbles when I latter quilt them. I am only quilting the body and main part of the hood. I should have remembered this technique from tailoring class, but a jog of the memory cells is always good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> In celebration of this news I made a yummy afternoon tea. Strawberry and rhubarb shortcake. There was enough of the fruit left to make some jam too. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> In celebrations of this news I made a yummy afternoon tea. Strawberry and rhubarb shortcake. There was enough of the fruit left to make some jam too.<br />
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Yum, yum for my tum.<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-31484860348392393432010-09-26T17:53:00.002+13:002010-09-26T17:54:57.835+13:00Prints and showsI am so excited. I am the owner of another <a href="http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com/">Audrey Kawasaki</a> print, whoo hooo! What makes it sweeter is that all the proceeds of my purchase go to the <a href="http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate?ad=652">Red Cross Appeal for the Canterbury Earthquake</a>.<br />
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Tony and Amber from the amazing store <a href="http://www.popup.co.nz/pop.html">Pop Up</a> in Wellington, NZ, put up the limited edition print for a silent auction with all proceeds going to the appeal. I won the auction, yipeeee. Thanks to Tony and Amber for raising funds to help out with what must be a frightening and stressful time for people affected by the earthquake. What great people who own an amazing store.<br />
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So here is the print I will be receiving shortly.<br />
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One other thing to add is that the two shows that I have been working on are due to start their season very soon. The Queensland Ballet are due to perform in an amazing show about the life of legendary dancer Dame Margot Fonteyen, in Fonteyen Remembered. I did some making and millinery for one of the many, many beautiful costumes. To read more and book tickets click <a href="http://www.queenslandballet.com.au/production.aspx?pageid=239&mainid=227">here</a><br />
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The show I am currently on is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida">Aida</a> at the Queensland Opera. The costumes look amazing and in the workshop we had a sneak peek of them on two of the performers when they went to a photo shoot. I really can't wait to see and hear this Opera. You can find out more <a href="http://www.operaqld.org.au/aida/index.html">here</a>.<br />
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I was considering going into my sewing room to sew away, but it is more the case of reality that I need to go in there and erm tidy...but maybe a cuppa first :)<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-40553095788529542462010-09-22T21:25:00.001+12:002010-09-22T21:27:16.057+12:00Minnie not so minksyHello. Do you remember me? Probably some vague memory in the shadows of your mind. I have not been posting due to a lack of anything very interesting to say and a real dip in my creative mojo. But I do have one thing on my side, continuity. To follow on from my last post I did make that 1970's pattern from the fabric and well here it is (sorry for the no so great pic). I have made another dress and a skirt but have not got around to snapping them yet.<br />
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It is hard for you to tell if I look like a retro pottery vase in this top and skirt combo, as I am not in it, but rest assured I do not, in fact I look more like a retro printed glass vase, as Doug pointed out that (while I was standing in the sun lit door way asking 'Do you like it, do you, really do you?') that it may cover my body but you can still see my bra and knickers, tres see through.Oh faux pas!<br />
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So I have decided to remedy this by making a cotton petticoat out of my Undies book. Oh yes, the first project out of the book. Here it is in all its illustrative glory.<br />
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I have to find some suitable fabric for this project and so will go a hunting. In the meantime I have been enjoying reading this blog <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/">Tilly and the Buttons</a> and its on my blog roll from now on.<br />
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Ta ta xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-20682808759214500992010-08-02T21:47:00.000+12:002010-08-02T21:47:34.422+12:00Return of the minksHello. I have not been blogging because I have been, unpacking all the boxes for the house, gone to a wedding, gone on holiday, looked after a sick dog (who is all better now) and well I have been working as a costumier!!! Yipeeee.<br />
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I am currently working at the <a href="http://www.queenslandballet.com.au/">Queensland Ballet</a> for their <a href="http://www.queenslandballet.com.au/SpecialEvents.aspx">50th Anniversary Gala Performance</a>. You can <a href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/QB_Swan_Lake_10.aspx">book ticket</a>s and see the fantastic line up of performances. I can't tell you what I making, but it is so pretty.<br />
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I have been planning my next sewing project now that I nearly have my new sewing room organised. I really adore <a href="http://www.royalcopenhagen.com/index.php">Danish Royal Copenhagen</a> retro pottery. My favorite pattern is on the little dish below.<br />
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It just so happens that I found some material that really looks like the pattern above and I plan to keep the retro theme by using a pattern from my stash that I picked up in an op-shop in New Zealand.<br />
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I am going to make the separate skirt and top so that I can wear them with other tops and bottoms. Yipee for retro goodness, but lets now hope that I don't turn out looking like a retro pottery vase!<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-24598246953135845982010-06-16T16:29:00.001+12:002010-06-16T16:30:29.018+12:00Swings and RoundaboutsI can now officially work and live in Australia as I got my visa! I just had to go back to New Zealand to get it... so that's were I have been! It was a chance to see friends, drink cups of tea ( and the odd cocktail), get some wonder op-shop finds and add to my material stash.<br />
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I took the plunge a couple of weeks ago and bought two <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/">Collette</a> patterns, <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/macaron">Macaron</a> and <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/ceylon">Ceylon</a>. I had made the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89193679@N00/4366450315/in/pool-colettepatterns">Mini Madeleine bloomers</a> from the free pattern on the Collette website and the pattern was fun and a great fit. The Ceylon dress is so pretty and <a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2009/12/the-pistachio-green-dress/">Casey</a> made such a great job of hers that I really wanted to get down to it and make my own version.<br />
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The pattern itself is soooo pretty!<br />
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It is an envelope that turns into a bound book with the instructions and the pattern in the back sleeve.<br />
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I have some material in my stash that will be perfect for this 1940's inspired dress, I just have to wait until the stash clears Aussie customs along with my sewing gear... oh how I miss it all.<br />
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One other book to add to my library is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Undies-Book-step-step-inexpensive/dp/0684146053">The Undies Book by Nanette Rothacker</a>. I got mine on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Esty</a>.<br />
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What a plethora of under wear patterns. I have really wanted to be able to create my own camisoles, bras and slips as I always hanker after luxury ones I can not afford. I reckon from all my left over pieces of silk etc I can make some panties and lounge bras. Whoo hoo, before you know it I will be wearing fluffy feather mule slippers and Doug will think he is living with a Hollywood starlet of yester year.<br />
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Now in reality, one other thing about this edition of the book is the illustrations. I just love the them, art nouveau with a dash of folk loving 1970s style.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I got some rather nice op-shop finds while in NZ, but I will leave that for another day. Have fun.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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One other thing that I have been doing is checking out some local op-shops *surprise* Well with no work visa yet and time on my hands what is a lady suppose to do (apart from house chores).<br />
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So here is my first lot of Aussie op-shop finds.<br />
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We have this really nice line of coloured glass windows in our new pad and I thought it would make a pretty backdrop, but it just makes everything a bit yellow... anyways...<br />
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First up a wonderful china tea set for one and novelty spoon with a butterfly motif... great for sipping cold tea on the veranda while contemplating the city views...<br />
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Bags, oh how bags and shoes are addictive... the antidote to the 'it' bag is the woven bag ladies, its true, honest!<br />
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Then for a bit of lovable tat, the New York compact mirror with hologram effects, this mirror as the State of Liberty, a big red apple and I Love NY on it depending on how you angle it... a tad over done, nah.<br />
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Lastly, Guide to Modern Clothing c1962. It is a gem and worth of useful advice.<br />
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For example in the section, Planning Your Wardrobe, it has this advice, which for me is relevant being a lady of leisure/house fiancee.<br />
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<blockquote><b>Clothes for home</b>... For house work, such as Saturday cleaning, wear simple, washable clothing which is comfortable and will not get in your way as you work...When you dress neatly and comfortably for the job of housework, you are more attractive to your family, and you help yourself to get at the work and get it done.</blockquote>Oh dear... I don't think daggy pj bottoms and raggy t-shirt would qualify as attractive to my family, least it explains why Doug greets me with indifference as I hand over a duster to him.<br />
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The book deserves a blog of its own really. The pictures in it are awesome. Here are some of my favorites.<br />
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I wish I had the time to put bows on the top of all my hangers... really I do. <br />
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I also want to look this stylish when exercising...<br />
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Kinda love this outfit...<br />
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Kinda think this one is in the 'working in the garden and looking attractive to the gnomes' section...<br />
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Lastly, what colours do I suit, why let me think...<br />
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I could go on and on with this book but I shall depart and leave you to ponder on your new fabulous cleaning outfits, toddle pip.<br />
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This is the last time that I will write my blog while I live in New Zealand. Plus a little while until I will write another post... have to find a house and get Internet... most important!<br />
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Doug, myself, Isla and Floyd all fly out on the same plane, Brisbane bound tomorrow. It does feel odd leaving what has become my second home, Wellington, New Zealand. Lucky for me then it is only 4 hours away :)<br />
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So, its never good bye, its see you later xx<br />
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The winners of the give away are <a href="http://bagqueen.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BagQueen</span></a> and <a href="http://dartandhem.blogspot.com/">Amy</a>, picked at random by Doug who closed his eyes and aimed at the screen twice :) I really like doing the give away, so expect more in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">future</span> posts!<br /><br />I will be making up your envelopes of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">craftiness</span> as soon as I get back from a short break next week, I shall post them to you :) Just need your addresses, email me at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">minnietheminks</span>(at)<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">gmail</span>.com<br /><br />Here is a pic of some of my other recent op-shop finds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkq24qphUPle6k0966wCk78gPeWgUSFvixqPyw2ClSddgHigNW-FYkJMzvdgqRq8R0nH_MJ9Q4Iw5rgcq0whV68WghK0RUOL_ndzgf-PSUxVabZygY6IQ6fJm2PS2SIy9xQ0mWUbnE48Z/s1600/1960_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkq24qphUPle6k0966wCk78gPeWgUSFvixqPyw2ClSddgHigNW-FYkJMzvdgqRq8R0nH_MJ9Q4Iw5rgcq0whV68WghK0RUOL_ndzgf-PSUxVabZygY6IQ6fJm2PS2SIy9xQ0mWUbnE48Z/s640/1960_01.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="598" /></a></div><br />These shoes are so sweet on and I plan on making one of the 1960's tops from this cute pattern I picked up, I think view two below...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCm_kYq2oodoM7MDZRw5MnhqpgDYlPGnlgbjYkHXBjC5HcXefhEk9EMSDj5cksjurcMkcvBiD8r-Li9c4I2MbG8XanJpFD_9jtPD-Ixlq4qc84pNnsEJoCDUaPM_BBzWKBLuhNwZFaHhQH/s1600/1960_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCm_kYq2oodoM7MDZRw5MnhqpgDYlPGnlgbjYkHXBjC5HcXefhEk9EMSDj5cksjurcMkcvBiD8r-Li9c4I2MbG8XanJpFD_9jtPD-Ixlq4qc84pNnsEJoCDUaPM_BBzWKBLuhNwZFaHhQH/s640/1960_02.jpg" border="0" width="368" height="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Love her hair and lippy! One other great find was a book of the first 10 years of fashion in the life of Princess Diana. The book is jam packed with pictures, which can be great reference for me if I ever make costumes for a production of her life, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">te</span> he. 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Looking forward to soaking in the natural spas, bliss.<br /><br />xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-68410938785846053662010-04-01T18:21:00.002+13:002010-04-04T14:48:11.719+12:00A dress for buttonsWhile reading all my favorite blogs this morning I skipped over to <a href="http://www.frankie.com.au/">Frankie</a> and read some old posts.<br />
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I now have to own my own house because I need, yes not want, really need this wallpaper! Its <a href="http://www.studioditte.com/page/home/&nav_active=1">button wallpaper</a>, how sweet!<br />
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Plus on the Frankie website there was a link to <a href="http://packageproject.blogspot.com/">The Package Project</a>. A very sweet idea to connect us craft-arty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span>. You sign up to be partnered with another <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">crafter</span> somewhere else in the world and then send each other up to five items of loveliness in one <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ickle</span> envelope. The sign up date is closed for this session. So I thought that I would use this as inspiration for my first ever give away.<br />
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It is a bit like lucky dip. I will make up two 5 item envelopes of crafty goodness to give away. Just leave a comment and then I will randomly select two people to send the goodies too :)<br />
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Well today I found a cute dress in an op-shop for $7. The shape was tent like but the fabric so bright and happy. The details of the shoulders reminded me of my <a href="http://bubbledust.blogspot.com/2009/02/cabaret.html">Vogue 1940's costume</a> too. So I decided to do a quick refashion using shirring. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yay</span>!<br />
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Here is what it looked like before its morph via elastic...<br />
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I measured just under my bust and then just one inch on to my high hip (and just before the pockets on the dress, yes a dress with pockets, for mini Easter bunnies). <br />
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I then loaded my bobbin with shirring elastic and sewed in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">parallel</span> lines half and inch apart from the line at the high hip to the line just under the bust. I also chopped of ten inches to make it a fun flirty length. Here she is...<br />
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<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ahhh</span>, so satisfying! Minimal work for a new dress. I got some other op-shop goodies but I will show you them soon! I still have a major amount of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">packging</span> to do for our move and erm I am finding the most incredible bargains, plus, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">te</span> he, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">hehe</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">te</span> he... I got engaged!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Whoooooooooooooooooooo</span>!<br />
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xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-49376547342388756012010-03-23T12:11:00.003+13:002010-03-23T13:10:40.864+13:00Baggy LadyHello. Looking through my posts it has been a looooooooooooooong time that I did a show and tell of something I have made. So ta da here is something that I have never made before, a bag.<br /><br />I bought a lovely bag before I started my costume course and it was my faithful friend all through those two years. But alas it was looking a tad scruffy and the zips had broken and it made me sad. Yet I could not throw it out, instead I gave it a make over!<br /><br />I downloaded the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/anna-boho-bag">Anna Boho Bag</a> pattern from <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/profiles/minnietheminks">Burdastyle</a> and taped it all together. I had some fabric from a sale in a textile shop in Welly, called<a href="http://www.dalexandertextiles.co.nz/page/2"> D Alexander</a> (which is were I got my material for my major work corset, amazing textile shop!) and I thought they would work well together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZv24-tLcUwUWlZ7Qjbs20J6CjIPjXcDe2lDzBB1MU26Gt0WJ0AXMlerilFo40SzkALCIZwT1D-R3ZNXiJlyrvGF2kQTJjwVKPC7wODqzv2NB2xGjokGFAbSyF9Ll4xE5jy25vaiU0LEF/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZv24-tLcUwUWlZ7Qjbs20J6CjIPjXcDe2lDzBB1MU26Gt0WJ0AXMlerilFo40SzkALCIZwT1D-R3ZNXiJlyrvGF2kQTJjwVKPC7wODqzv2NB2xGjokGFAbSyF9Ll4xE5jy25vaiU0LEF/s640/anna_boho_bag_01.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="388" /></a></div><br />Close up of the old bag fabric, can you see why I did not want to put it in the landfill to un-perish, so pretty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6smz0ci83EI4DZ0lGVPvmEBSsMUbP8hf2uPebE7Alzsn1EAedTa0_A0I14El3zWHHZrGl87vTtF41hXpladdOsL1tL7prjUwcfYsww2gXAy5UVO0Yg0fiwPtL8-fpWqKiMbCtxb4kfdj-/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6smz0ci83EI4DZ0lGVPvmEBSsMUbP8hf2uPebE7Alzsn1EAedTa0_A0I14El3zWHHZrGl87vTtF41hXpladdOsL1tL7prjUwcfYsww2gXAy5UVO0Yg0fiwPtL8-fpWqKiMbCtxb4kfdj-/s640/anna_boho_bag_03.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="420" /></a></div><br />I cut out the largest section and found that it was too small for the base of the Anna Boho Bag pattern. I decided to just put a big ole box pleat in the middle of the floral material I was using as the bags main body.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg342uh1cKmtiSiwDd7tPPb1_G4MM40MZ9PKiDNfwrtgLzMEP-25IJM8uSnnphNGWR3nlfCmAwof3eCdzMN9nS0q2289WggZpwm0zQ_IighJeM2hxfmIok5D1C9nfFs3vmgb_uFWrVSNTX5/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg342uh1cKmtiSiwDd7tPPb1_G4MM40MZ9PKiDNfwrtgLzMEP-25IJM8uSnnphNGWR3nlfCmAwof3eCdzMN9nS0q2289WggZpwm0zQ_IighJeM2hxfmIok5D1C9nfFs3vmgb_uFWrVSNTX5/s640/anna_boho_bag_02.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="480" /></a></div><br />I cut up my ole bag and was able to reuse the strap and 95% of the existing outer material, yay! I used an old plastic folder to reinforce the bag bottom and some waterproof material from my stash for the lining.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgYX-92GqasfApfX7lcr77QCmBht3NUbj6YOZq7hafMcOUKD1cShtxdc_4Q9ecjGzxpGuKhUYhlfyKDRygc5OT95MFyoiWxPlWt47EF2cPt9IP_wzw5KGKDU9fYEsagC1EvL3bVWk4A_T/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgYX-92GqasfApfX7lcr77QCmBht3NUbj6YOZq7hafMcOUKD1cShtxdc_4Q9ecjGzxpGuKhUYhlfyKDRygc5OT95MFyoiWxPlWt47EF2cPt9IP_wzw5KGKDU9fYEsagC1EvL3bVWk4A_T/s640/anna_boho_bag_04.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="460" /></a></div><br />I then I sewed it all up, the instructions are ok and I found it that it went together really easily. Because I had my own strap I did not make the fabric one from the pattern and made loops instead.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ53y329ABJGt-C_B3lFHHEtlYSpsXCm1Xb8C7mS3BZS8ZVR7pib2rNVwQBDElk6L9XSGBXl3S-Ui_UBSu4tXLknyOmuBZ1c0KLQqg9PiLosL9Q5NkIYXxTAtzUWegrNizCDqxeIDYO25B/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ53y329ABJGt-C_B3lFHHEtlYSpsXCm1Xb8C7mS3BZS8ZVR7pib2rNVwQBDElk6L9XSGBXl3S-Ui_UBSu4tXLknyOmuBZ1c0KLQqg9PiLosL9Q5NkIYXxTAtzUWegrNizCDqxeIDYO25B/s640/anna_boho_bag_05.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="640" /></a></div><br />I used extra strong thread that you use to sew jeans material with. I then made the draw string tops using thick chunky cord and toggles from my stash.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HvAsdHyZzKDUMFfNQV5TSl6DHvaQnxlhq-6xNCxLGjw_YZeKzI2VEUPdWSarLPhHwkQqgutndAD_nZSAndcW8Pwq73IRdVfKh8OMK5XUjGErnfaD36yUgRfYeZogbZX9CCAIlstvZp45/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0HvAsdHyZzKDUMFfNQV5TSl6DHvaQnxlhq-6xNCxLGjw_YZeKzI2VEUPdWSarLPhHwkQqgutndAD_nZSAndcW8Pwq73IRdVfKh8OMK5XUjGErnfaD36yUgRfYeZogbZX9CCAIlstvZp45/s640/anna_boho_bag_06.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="640" /></a></div><br />My old bag material is used on the base of the bag and the corners, I think it complements the material I used well. You can see my box pleat in the middle.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3O23Xe73dAvK9mK0_lH18MaUMO7qKUvliuXhnRhK06aifWyoMh5LrLorAFVu2mI8vzEy8oE_mc2Y6rtfS3AZREpgunq4y6bZeUHaIYirJekMHtZJmsEgialsGuwL03j2NpJPGLkE5igju/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3O23Xe73dAvK9mK0_lH18MaUMO7qKUvliuXhnRhK06aifWyoMh5LrLorAFVu2mI8vzEy8oE_mc2Y6rtfS3AZREpgunq4y6bZeUHaIYirJekMHtZJmsEgialsGuwL03j2NpJPGLkE5igju/s640/anna_boho_bag_07.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="304" /></a></div><br />I love the pockets on this bag, very handy for mobile and keys without endless rummaging!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQGVdKwIcQTh5EyadeJZzYW5_X5WZ3wu69ezD2wE8mbkLqxGcdNZI-Rl4LKdTR2Mcc2KDaSb9w4XZLZ0RkNN2_BB6-CgfqsGqfuZVWx_a-jx01HrWhS0i0_jsPKlzs0JSamtfcocIxMkV/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQGVdKwIcQTh5EyadeJZzYW5_X5WZ3wu69ezD2wE8mbkLqxGcdNZI-Rl4LKdTR2Mcc2KDaSb9w4XZLZ0RkNN2_BB6-CgfqsGqfuZVWx_a-jx01HrWhS0i0_jsPKlzs0JSamtfcocIxMkV/s640/anna_boho_bag_08.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the final result in all its glory!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gUPvmCIMaPIbLhsI8oIZGw2faMWXrBakaVOekRTdeUg2q9W3Go1qM65QjWUCcvmHT15dX5hm9nz54YnOMh-m4py-vX-9kvIsGRd7apaUfMbsILx7S5dgk69cmpk9H4MgjiCLUv5MA1R0/s1600-h/anna_boho_bag_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gUPvmCIMaPIbLhsI8oIZGw2faMWXrBakaVOekRTdeUg2q9W3Go1qM65QjWUCcvmHT15dX5hm9nz54YnOMh-m4py-vX-9kvIsGRd7apaUfMbsILx7S5dgk69cmpk9H4MgjiCLUv5MA1R0/s640/anna_boho_bag_09.jpg" border="0" width="376" height="640" /></a></div><br />I did add the tassels from the pattern but they just looked a bit naff as my ole bag material is plastic vinyl erm they looked cheap so I took them off. I love it! The inside does not have any pockets but the pockets on the outside are great for me as I tend to lose small things in bags no matter how good the pockets are inside the bag.<br /><br />I rated this pattern and one of my friends already wants one!<br /><br />xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-9906857169407927242010-03-15T19:59:00.006+13:002010-03-15T20:34:38.297+13:00I will miss you the way you miss the sea...The reason that I have not been around this blog is because I have had to make one of those life decisions with Doug... we are moving to Brisbane, Australia! In <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">erm</span> like 4 weeks...<br /><br />He got a job offer to good to refuse and a sub tropic winter sounds <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">alrighty</span>. I have been a bit of an emotional fair ground ride because I will miss Wellington and New Zealand <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">soooooooo</span> much. I really love it here and have so many great friends... yet on the positive that means I have so many reasons to come back and visit.<br /><br />So apart from packing the house, getting the dogs over there and applying for my visa I have been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">freakin</span> out in wardrobe terms. I was coasting through this summer with not a large selection of summer wear. I thought during the long winter I would make my summer wardrobe but hey its kinda summer all year round in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Brisvegas</span>... well to a Scottish lass it is :)<br /><br />Which means I have to get snappy and sew some suitable tops and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">erm</span> skirts. Phew!<br /><br />So I leave you with pictures of my dress and hat from the Wellington Cup and ask you to bear with me on irregular posting while I move countries (again).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPdolXNPb3ZlkffPOLEBmwfdE00vzkrrcFpnG3y4Lo4bF7HUC0XWEjFZ1rGgLAxh7jqApfUas6TSvqJsoSxRm3o-Ysg_lPGX4t-R_dNNTic_4oX3qycRzyRg4hGyrfVriPGcDqZ654M5y/s1600-h/race_dress_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPdolXNPb3ZlkffPOLEBmwfdE00vzkrrcFpnG3y4Lo4bF7HUC0XWEjFZ1rGgLAxh7jqApfUas6TSvqJsoSxRm3o-Ysg_lPGX4t-R_dNNTic_4oX3qycRzyRg4hGyrfVriPGcDqZ654M5y/s640/race_dress_02.jpg" border="0" height="640" width="386" /></a></div><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ok</span>, I should have ironed the dress but I did when I wore it. I wanted a 1950's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">shape</span> with swag pockets and I added a deep sweetheart neck line because I suit them. I drafted from the waist up and used a retro 1980's pattern for the lower half. I love the fabric...a tad rococo don't ya think?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHyssHYErhfwnumiu94mjiVKwE10FX8V1t81MktEVm23dF5TJu90Y5phFpzGcb-Qzc9D2iDrcj5gr4MRj3W56NCZUEFe-v-rbJ1_8wr8ISiVnKcdlZE-UpXXZTdHcGmfPjjpEPxSqcF7c/s1600-h/race_hat_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHyssHYErhfwnumiu94mjiVKwE10FX8V1t81MktEVm23dF5TJu90Y5phFpzGcb-Qzc9D2iDrcj5gr4MRj3W56NCZUEFe-v-rbJ1_8wr8ISiVnKcdlZE-UpXXZTdHcGmfPjjpEPxSqcF7c/s640/race_hat_01.jpg" border="0" height="524" width="640" /></a></div><br />The fabric on the dress was so strong that I keep the natural look of the straw, but lowered the crown for a more 1950s shape. Then I added bows, bows, bows and of course some veiling <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dharling</span>!<br /><br />Here is me on the day with Amy and her entourage...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHjuI28wnU0Jcxl2GOtr2l3tcPXlJaYqN_aE9QCWgrkO_fN7Uuh6dGPdqFLZc882Cg4E54UdW-DpVSz8L6E8cIO-odb72SjW_6RQypvd_Wj3ZO5PZCjJR5eEWcD87tCspHRaEJdFy1JVI/s1600-h/mydress_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHjuI28wnU0Jcxl2GOtr2l3tcPXlJaYqN_aE9QCWgrkO_fN7Uuh6dGPdqFLZc882Cg4E54UdW-DpVSz8L6E8cIO-odb72SjW_6RQypvd_Wj3ZO5PZCjJR5eEWcD87tCspHRaEJdFy1JVI/s640/mydress_01.jpg" border="0" height="256" width="640" /></a></div><br />Amy is the lady in the middle picture wearing her fantastic creation! Want a close up of her hat...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kgjIWDN8HyWwWHGiwN-ljgWoyhHgyeimz12j8XwDXZnrDq8dCBvRyvD1YpHx4q_WYnmB5UFCj8jFPAkASN9Ga5B7ecD4BdvYrgU7itkDdMtxmXRftlAQ2T5Vmy7RGRlSqmQaHlVeDd2Z/s1600-h/amy_hat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kgjIWDN8HyWwWHGiwN-ljgWoyhHgyeimz12j8XwDXZnrDq8dCBvRyvD1YpHx4q_WYnmB5UFCj8jFPAkASN9Ga5B7ecD4BdvYrgU7itkDdMtxmXRftlAQ2T5Vmy7RGRlSqmQaHlVeDd2Z/s640/amy_hat.jpg" border="0" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>Is it not fabulous?! Here is another of her wonderful outfit... outrageous!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6gkO4lu0wsMEIxM73qwuM8VfR_uahYNAxxelF1K3XNXzgqgnwoqZh7TmPmcE7LUFUPTFomtbLJz_YAUefCsPBf7AXIiRLk98RbQ85j5yWSDmQnDb1RYDsZrlpGNLzkJAJuOdTTV02XJ7/s1600-h/amy_hat_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6gkO4lu0wsMEIxM73qwuM8VfR_uahYNAxxelF1K3XNXzgqgnwoqZh7TmPmcE7LUFUPTFomtbLJz_YAUefCsPBf7AXIiRLk98RbQ85j5yWSDmQnDb1RYDsZrlpGNLzkJAJuOdTTV02XJ7/s640/amy_hat_02.jpg" border="0" height="640" width="390" /></a></div>Catch you soon<br />xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-67525971513337332472010-03-01T16:28:00.004+13:002010-03-01T17:30:16.740+13:00And the winner is...Hello, hello! There has been a lot going on in my world some of which is all a bit hush hush (very mysterious) but here it is at last, my round up of the Wellington Cup... which was a few weeks ago now but hey better late than never :)<br /><br />First up was the Couple of the Carnival. In the picture below the couple in the left won this category. I get that they match but for me the outfit looks a bit like funeral directors wear not sunny race day wear. My pick , on the right, is this delightful couples outfit, wonderful colour combinations, eye catching detail and they looked like a race day couple enjoying the sun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqcnu09mIY5wENd0FPzmBDMvPabZGJvW-5l48ROhCZsQ2izrIhySUn4RyHMpnmXy6tjqnwVHTuQKqxlntn-IEhGU9sAymCWnKn2CduwRCH9izIx1E43VpS7A279k9xNAB2nGdEQ_sWIEC/s1600-h/raceday_couple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqcnu09mIY5wENd0FPzmBDMvPabZGJvW-5l48ROhCZsQ2izrIhySUn4RyHMpnmXy6tjqnwVHTuQKqxlntn-IEhGU9sAymCWnKn2CduwRCH9izIx1E43VpS7A279k9xNAB2nGdEQ_sWIEC/s640/raceday_couple.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next was Designer of the Carnival, of which I entered! So the outfit on the left won. I like the modern fabric used, but was not a fan of the black <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">asymmetric</span> fabric across the torso or the lace fingerless 80's gloves. I thought the outfit on the right stood out, I really loved the hat, twisting spiraling feathers!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpicRZ7f3RjEnHEzH0NC1WYTdEaFvtTqZnxUbxlCmmR1wYX7q3YZWasyLxc0PwxI7dJCTWnfQiB1kB7wKrE3LFmaJfb64dYldJljjTWG5E5V2whyJZ55uyGCa8GMhB6sWhRgr9219J1nw/s1600-h/raceday_designer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpicRZ7f3RjEnHEzH0NC1WYTdEaFvtTqZnxUbxlCmmR1wYX7q3YZWasyLxc0PwxI7dJCTWnfQiB1kB7wKrE3LFmaJfb64dYldJljjTWG5E5V2whyJZ55uyGCa8GMhB6sWhRgr9219J1nw/s640/raceday_designer.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />Moving on now to Man of the Carnival. There was lots of men is smart suits, which was great to see, oh yes it was :) The winner of this section is on the left but I just think the guy on the right looked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">a lot</span> sharper in his suit... more Don Draper<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURz2XHyn7VzFUzyPjVqo1Cg1Ha8OQrF3qveZSdnl07s3ZljDWiO7fUl2vzyLB3TA5H8bukchCaD59EjwdyHzTiwKpNA_hEH75rnlUn1HPos83jn9Tm0oGKcdnH0SZlCmgR1tG9jxno20I/s1600-h/raceday_man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURz2XHyn7VzFUzyPjVqo1Cg1Ha8OQrF3qveZSdnl07s3ZljDWiO7fUl2vzyLB3TA5H8bukchCaD59EjwdyHzTiwKpNA_hEH75rnlUn1HPos83jn9Tm0oGKcdnH0SZlCmgR1tG9jxno20I/s640/raceday_man.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />Can not really remember the exact order but up next is Mature Lady of the Carnival. There was lots of well dressed mature ladies who proved that style lasts longer than fashion. The lady on the left won but I have to be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">complete</span> biased and say I think my mum rocked black and red with more razor sharp style.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9Uf2Qx7UEQzpbg02fgtUqN7tNmfpKgZKX63BCVQK7ILwgs5U3USktA4iJ42qU1xA5EDw04kgs2dqldx_TFgmOaQwuNqQaPMLjoNeWFfRjpuigFxCccJOkB41clhpn95EDQwtaW6NjIN2/s1600-h/raceday_mature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9Uf2Qx7UEQzpbg02fgtUqN7tNmfpKgZKX63BCVQK7ILwgs5U3USktA4iJ42qU1xA5EDw04kgs2dqldx_TFgmOaQwuNqQaPMLjoNeWFfRjpuigFxCccJOkB41clhpn95EDQwtaW6NjIN2/s640/raceday_mature.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />Classic Lady of the Carnival. So many to choose from. The winner wore a lemon, grey and black combination that just did not inspire my senses. It was the lady on the left that I thought looked amazing! I love, love, love the use of the black lace on the jacket and her skirt was draped beautifully. From her shoes to her hat it was classic, classic, classic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLxJBDerqo5I68QNpmAciEqAmzFm7yHl7X6JFTUJ0hsLd9kQoJ8xPZGd9zfjPwMqSOjUsDhdlg1A1ktvMOiG9xXt0Z89WSbFMJYxtksBIdYsVlmxyGIUfgDCUIppSJHZpz-vOiMaGQKP2/s1600-h/raceday_classic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLxJBDerqo5I68QNpmAciEqAmzFm7yHl7X6JFTUJ0hsLd9kQoJ8xPZGd9zfjPwMqSOjUsDhdlg1A1ktvMOiG9xXt0Z89WSbFMJYxtksBIdYsVlmxyGIUfgDCUIppSJHZpz-vOiMaGQKP2/s640/raceday_classic.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last but not least was the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Contemporary</span> Lady of the carnival. The winner is on the left, the photo is not that great but I thought it was quite a safe choice for this category. Much more fun and alive is the entry on the left. How super amazing is that hat! It picks out the detail from the dress amazingly well. The hat won the peoples millinery award and was made by no o<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ther</span> than <a href="http://www.amyjansenleen.co.nz/">Amy Jansen-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Leen</span></a>... of course!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNosSSvlvVHht5sOyDO9xjiSNEnAXvokHRqLDDsE4ITrnnw3NZWY_9_PrDTXtlHqk2OFRZxF65xN3wCYoEvXTQLAmckDvQ4ejWTu0jjEc8JGx_QVuKjPFf7ia8VR0j-4b05YPCd0xsHrca/s1600-h/raceday_contempory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNosSSvlvVHht5sOyDO9xjiSNEnAXvokHRqLDDsE4ITrnnw3NZWY_9_PrDTXtlHqk2OFRZxF65xN3wCYoEvXTQLAmckDvQ4ejWTu0jjEc8JGx_QVuKjPFf7ia8VR0j-4b05YPCd0xsHrca/s640/raceday_contempory.jpg" border="0" height="416" width="640" /></a></div><br />So there you have it. If you want to see more pictures of the Wellington Cup fashion in the field click <a href="http://www.snapstar.co.nz/photo.aspx?eid=758&cid=4&pid=55446&pcid=659">here</a> to go to Snap Star where I got all these photo's.<br /><br />You may be thinking what did I wear, but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">that's</span> for another post, hopefully tomorrow!<br /><br />xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-38589433436617916702010-02-18T16:37:00.003+13:002010-02-18T17:48:56.635+13:00Sometimes love just ain't enoughI did go and sew and I had a little disaster too. What seems like another century ago I downloaded and started to cut out the Ute pattern from BurdaStyle, as I mentioned yesterday. What I did not mention is that I printed it wrong. I never checked the square to see if it had printed out the right way.<br /><br />Hence the sizing was way out. So I fiddled and meddled (with much frustration) and I was going great guns and it was looking pretty cute, cue pic below...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJkik8_BoaMh8g4EFPRLHH_w4SQtoIj4z7IJ34i6VdtSxozyLph02-o3tqpI_p-i-yTAIw5AMT7NB2LZnla3rB8B9QEfvKOC_j7TtyaLIXoxxw9vSvnebKPqV99yuzc5SMzWdmCrRBsO2/s1600-h/ute_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJkik8_BoaMh8g4EFPRLHH_w4SQtoIj4z7IJ34i6VdtSxozyLph02-o3tqpI_p-i-yTAIw5AMT7NB2LZnla3rB8B9QEfvKOC_j7TtyaLIXoxxw9vSvnebKPqV99yuzc5SMzWdmCrRBsO2/s640/ute_01.jpg" border="0" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then just at the last moment it ripped! In the armhole, beyond the seam line. So, so, so ANNOYING.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg5Z9XmqpRjgtwCYCYEKLiJgbMvtHDRDPjq75qGVMBdJumTKcUQnZRJVueKuTKT7JEWX7tq6oVIqtVFaTNHDugSEEt6TIfYUxpzikvS0yPlhxRbS__n699WOLjui7wkkimjAGahjxYgD_/s1600-h/ute_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg5Z9XmqpRjgtwCYCYEKLiJgbMvtHDRDPjq75qGVMBdJumTKcUQnZRJVueKuTKT7JEWX7tq6oVIqtVFaTNHDugSEEt6TIfYUxpzikvS0yPlhxRbS__n699WOLjui7wkkimjAGahjxYgD_/s640/ute_02.jpg" border="0" height="564" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yup I got mad and decided that sometimes, very rarely you have to make the decision to give up and move on. I have just enough to cut a new panel... but its back on the UFO pile and ... erm ... right at the bottom.<br /><br />To smooth out my nerves and make me feel like downloading and taping A4 sheets of paper in to a pattern are worth it I made up the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/colette-patterns-news/free-pattern-to-download-the-madeleine-mini-bloomers">Madeleine Mini-Bloomers</a> from <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/">Colette Patterns</a>. It was a free download and by golly I they wiped themselves up in a thrice.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Yn9H40L5Km-8eEoRuQvzhVBJkgXi0J51iY4mB-t1IiTAqmivRBpJJ3aXa_N8OkK_lxHcmGIhtzvl6NwKAMw81Vtq3Bao4TOwsVrxS72AbiLyJO9wkACGG3d0Qpf8io0D_QD_J5BsQct4/s1600-h/bloomers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Yn9H40L5Km-8eEoRuQvzhVBJkgXi0J51iY4mB-t1IiTAqmivRBpJJ3aXa_N8OkK_lxHcmGIhtzvl6NwKAMw81Vtq3Bao4TOwsVrxS72AbiLyJO9wkACGG3d0Qpf8io0D_QD_J5BsQct4/s640/bloomers.jpg" border="0" height="640" width="606" /></a></div><br />I have been wanting to try one of these patterns for a while and this little item of lovely makes me want to try out the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/sencha">Sencha</a> and <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/ceylon">Ceylon</a> patterns. I will use these for night time pursuits but intend to make more as they are ideal for under a skirt in windy Wellington.<br /><br />While rummaging around the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/gallery">gallery</a> on Collete Patterns I linked to <a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/">Casey's site</a> (she made a divine <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/the-pistachio-green-dress">Ceylon</a>) and it is rather yumsious. One more to add to the blog roll.<br /><br />I am now going to assemble some pictures of my Wellington Cup outfit for another post.<br /><br />Ta ra for now.<br /><br />xxMinnietheminkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107466485091649724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868014353689757087.post-2529062881300381262010-02-17T14:24:00.000+13:002010-02-17T14:24:06.738+13:00Budget style from the prosMy parents have gone back to Scotland...* sniff*. It is kinda weird being on the other side of the planet from your family. I took a good few days to feel sad and eat chocolate. But now its time to get back in to things I have been neglecting and well this blog is one thing that has been suffering.<br />
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I don't seem to be in the groove for sewing right now, maybe my two years of intense study has just thrown me off track. Do you ever get that? It's like a mental block every time I look at my sewing machine.<br />
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But the need to make stuff is nibbling at me. I did start to finish off the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/ute">Ute</a> blouse that I downloaded from <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/">BurdaStyle</a> ages ago yesterday so that is a start. I do have a lot of UFO's (Un-finshed Objects).<br />
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In the meantime I have been reading a rather good book that I picked up. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Craig">Elizabeth Craig's</a> Needlecraft (War Time Edition c1948). She was a fellow Scot too.<br />
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I love it. In her foreword she writes:<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">With clothes, as with other things, it is only when we find ourselves having to "make do" that we realise how wasteful we used to be.</span><br />
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I thought that was so appropriate for the reason that I started this blog.<br />
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It has great chapter titles, the best being <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Dressmaking without tears</span>. One other great thing about old books is the inscriptions in the inside covers.<br />
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Prudence Jackson! What a name. There is one project I am going to try, making a women's blouse from a mans shirt. My Dad left a linen shirt behind and I am going to convert it rather than post it back to him (he is cool with that). There are heaps more too.<br />
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So I am going to sign off now with the up most resolution to go and sew... yes I will!<br />
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