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Retro Lingerie

Soft Bra for a Busty Girl

Uncategorized February 26, 2010

I spent the night sewing last night, and was able to try out that pattern I drafted earlier this week. I admit, it’s a little tight through the bottom, but that’s why we make prototypes!

The soft bralette is an adaptation of a vintage camisole pattern. I’ve always wanted one of those soft, delicate bras that tiny-chested girls get to wear. So, I’ve made this one with lots of elastic, thicker straps, and more room in the cup. It’s actually pretty comfy.

My sewing machine’s zig-zag stitch is acting up again… Sigh…

Today is Friday, the night before my last weekend with Dan. It’s a snowstorm outside, as you can see out the window in this picture, there is nothing but white. Somehow it feels fitting of my mood.

I was up most of the night last night worrying about money. I wish I had more time to sew some more and get some of these things up on Etsy… I wish the process was faster.

When I did manage to get some sleep last night I dreamed that my fish grew legs, and were crawling out of the tank, then attacking my dog. It was awful, and I felt a certain amount of unnecessary disdain towards my fish this morning. I have a hard time separating my dreams from reality sometimes.

Oliver is extra whiny this morning. I wish I could stay home with him today. I’m half considering calling in a snow day.

That probably wouldn’t go over so well.

Goal!

Uncategorized February 23, 2010

I had a beautiful dream last night.

Actually, the real dream I had was weird and scary; my real dream involved a crazy stalker girl, who I met while knocking on doors asking if I could cook my ground beef in their kitchen.

The dream I had after that, while laying in bed trying to forget the stalker was this: I moved to Orillia and opened a store downtown. This has been a dream of mine since I was 14! Oh Lulu Studios – a place to sell my wares, offer classes, a workspace to sew. It was beautiful!

I thought: “I CAN DO THIS! THIS IS SOMETHING I CAN DO! THIS IS SOMETHING I CAN DO AND LOVE!” But, one little thing stands in my way…. Money. Considering I won’t be paying my Rogers or Hydro bill this month… maybe I need to come up with a plan of action.

Considering my expenses here in Toronto, I’d probably end up with more in the bank at the end of the month, working at Fabricland in Orillia and sharing a place with Dan, than living alone here and busting my butt at the Curtain Factory.

I finished this set over the weekend; it’s made of a printed eyelet cotton and ruffled pink mesh. The panties are the same as the first Gingham pair I made, but this time, cut on the bias, which makes them way more comfortable. Not sure why I didn’t think of this the first time.

I really don’t want to go to work. I say this every day. I am so tired of it…

Gingham Panties…

Uncategorized February 19, 2010

I had the worst craving for celery and Cheese Whiz today. I’ve been snacking on it all night, in between making these! Which aren’t quite finished yet… I need to still stitch down the “gusset” lining.

Turned out pretty cute (I love gingham), but also smaller than I intended. I better cut back a bit on the Cheese Whiz.

I started a pair of french knickers a few days ago, stupidly, out of dupioni. They flare out in all the wrong places and kind of look like nylon gym shorts. I need to pick up come charmeuse or something more appropriate.

Now… for just a little more Cheese Whiz before bed…

Retro Lingerie…

Uncategorized February 15, 2010

This project seemed to be doomed from the start…

About a year ago I found this vintage lingerie pattern. I opened it up today, thinking it would be an easy sew, however the pieces were all cut up and missing. I basically had to wing the lower half, but it worked out really well.

Anyway, I managed to re-draft the lower half as well as the lace inserts. I realized while doing it, I had completely forgotten how to draft a crotch seam. It worked out pretty well in the end, a little snug, but I think I can adjust the snaps…


The second and most major mishap occurred while I was pressing the back seam; My iron decided to spit rusty water all over the back. Luckily, little vinegar and water got it out eventually, and the whole thing turned out pretty darn cute.

Sometimes it seems like things are just destined to not work out… but you plough through it, and somehow, in the end, you wind up with a really cute vintage bodysuit.

I’m excited to wear this to bed tonight! I put it on this afternoon and felt like some kind of retro starlette. I’m excited about sleeping, not so excited about getting up and going to work tomorrow. Not so excited that I only have two more weeks with Dan here, before he has to go back to work. I really want to move, but getting all of the pieces in place seems to be more difficult than I had hoped. I miss home, my little sunshine city.