So, the Crafter's Corner date to apply has been released. I would be lying if I said there was no brief moment of panic and promises to practice quick mouse clicks. I must be ready.
Saturday, if the weather gods are in my favour, I'm off to my Aunt's friend's place to begin the Cutting Of Fabric. I've exposed the pattern pieces into their individual form. The skirt, while many pieces, doesn't scare me. If all goes well, and patience is had, all should come together. It's all straight cuts and lines. The bodice is terrifying. There will be a mock up. It's suppose to adjust to size well because of the fitting and size selection....but its terrifying. The corselette... I can handle. I've made simple bustiers before, and this looks to be easier since its an underbust shaper. The trick will be getting the front panel set. After that, it's decoration.
I'm honestly excited to see if it will turn out as planned. I really hope so. Still need to work on headgear...
Annnnnd... I spaced.
And snapped back to thought on my on-the-back-burner-with-all-the-rest ideas of my Supernatural Victorian Mash-up. *sighs* I blame the hairpin I got at the Dollar store.
I spaced again. This time on booth set-ups and displays. Nothing will be done this evening.
Showing posts with label victorian. Show all posts
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Magic and Stitchcraft's Debut at Animenorth!
Alright, we're ready to rock!
The stitches have been stitched, the stock has been stocked, and the display is ready to impress.
Moofingham proudly presents for the first time ever - Magic and Stitchcraft's debut into the world of sales:
Anime North: 2013
Coming to a Crafter's Corner near you!
Victorian Steampunk Accessories! Dainty Cuffs, Sassy Spats, and some lovely little flowers to adorn your collars or your hair!
We've got 'em!
(Wish me luck...!)
The stitches have been stitched, the stock has been stocked, and the display is ready to impress.
Moofingham proudly presents for the first time ever - Magic and Stitchcraft's debut into the world of sales:
Anime North: 2013
Coming to a Crafter's Corner near you!
Victorian Steampunk Accessories! Dainty Cuffs, Sassy Spats, and some lovely little flowers to adorn your collars or your hair!
We've got 'em!
(Wish me luck...!)
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
The mind.
I don't really understand why I enjoy steampunk so much. I mean, what is it about it, that I personally find it fascinating? Flashback to my preteen self and tell her she would enjoy wearing bodices and long ruffled skirts, and she would give you the most offended look. Not that I was a tomboy, rather I prefered, and still do on most days, jeans and t-shirt. Throw costuming into the equation, and really the question becomes how many layers of ruffles are too many.
Not that I've really made that many steampunk outfits, but it seems to be the first idea that pops into my head when adapting something.
1. Idea unrelated to steampunk
2. Make steampunk version.
3. ??????
4. Profit!
Case in point. The TARDIS. That stupid friggin' wooden blue box. It's a box. A completely inanimate(actually, no) object, that has no feminitiy at all. (Also, not true. Re: Season 6). And yet, I want to dress like it. Flashback to a few weeks ago, when helping Kashunga brainstorm ideas for a Lolita TARDIS. No desire to also cosplay as TARDIS. Rather, was much more excited about cosplaying as a Femme Ten. And while I still want to try do make that one, (sometime, no idea when just....add it the queue, okay?) now I also want to go as the whismical police box. And I want a hat with it. I am incline to sulk, except I can't justify why a good sulk would be order for a situation like this.
Also, just to add another idea into the pool:
Really? Let's offer a Victorian gown into the mix why don't you? With another specific fabric likely impossible to find. I'd punch BBC for ruining my fandom life, but I think they own a good share of my fangirl soul, I lost somewhere between season 3 and 4, or on the steps of 221B Baker Street. Baah!
Anyway. Tomorrow, I must continue on with Red's cloak. Get that huge thing sewn together. Might stave off the crazies for a while. ....Likely not, but maybe.
Also; Hyrule Historia. It's coming... I know it's coming... I can feel it through Canada Post. But why not now, Canada Post? I need to read that new Akira Himegawa manga, like yesterday.
...Anyway. That's enough ranting for the moment, I suppose.
I want cookies.
Not that I've really made that many steampunk outfits, but it seems to be the first idea that pops into my head when adapting something.
1. Idea unrelated to steampunk
2. Make steampunk version.
3. ??????
4. Profit!
Case in point. The TARDIS. That stupid friggin' wooden blue box. It's a box. A completely inanimate(actually, no) object, that has no feminitiy at all. (Also, not true. Re: Season 6). And yet, I want to dress like it. Flashback to a few weeks ago, when helping Kashunga brainstorm ideas for a Lolita TARDIS. No desire to also cosplay as TARDIS. Rather, was much more excited about cosplaying as a Femme Ten. And while I still want to try do make that one, (sometime, no idea when just....add it the queue, okay?) now I also want to go as the whismical police box. And I want a hat with it. I am incline to sulk, except I can't justify why a good sulk would be order for a situation like this.
Also, just to add another idea into the pool:
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| River Song, "A Good Man Goes to War" |
Anyway. Tomorrow, I must continue on with Red's cloak. Get that huge thing sewn together. Might stave off the crazies for a while. ....Likely not, but maybe.
Also; Hyrule Historia. It's coming... I know it's coming... I can feel it through Canada Post. But why not now, Canada Post? I need to read that new Akira Himegawa manga, like yesterday.
...Anyway. That's enough ranting for the moment, I suppose.
I want cookies.
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Fresh as a cold burning star....
The air outside.
Nicely fresh though.
Personally I enjoyed it.
Annnnyhoo.
I shall call today's lunch the "Ideas Luncheon." Complete with point punctuating food tongs, I was using to enphasize my point while having Korean BBQ. Never had it before. Korean BBQ, not ideas. I have plenty of those. Too many, some may argue. Not enough says another side. Would have it again. The BBQ...and well, the ideas too. Kashunga and I were supposed to go to the 007 Bond Event today. Sold out unti way later than we could stay. Ergo. we had said lunch of ideas and gesturing food tongs and then walked Queen St. while idea and wool gathering. And then I think I bent her poor ear off about Doctor Who. (Sorry, Kashunga. Eh heh...) But yes, great times!
But ideas! Ideas were had for the both of us. I feel the need to get out the stencil or something. Need to do more research or something. I need to look up Classic Lolita fashion since I'm not really that familar with it. Victorian fashions, yes. Oh, now I do have that book I bought on Boxing day. The Smithsonian one. Wonder what ideas I could do....different eras.....
hm..hmm...hm... dangerous this train of thought. I like trains though. Except when people step on mine and pop the stitching out of them, causing the whole thing to yank on my back.
My back, which, as expected is now sore from hunching over that ping pong table for 5 hours yesterday.
I'm going have to rework my costume ideas from the next year. Costume Con is really a lot closer than I keep remembering. Red will be this year for sure but what else.....
Gotta remember to budget....
Make all the things....
*grooves to the 80s*
Nicely fresh though.
Personally I enjoyed it.
Annnnyhoo.
I shall call today's lunch the "Ideas Luncheon." Complete with point punctuating food tongs, I was using to enphasize my point while having Korean BBQ. Never had it before. Korean BBQ, not ideas. I have plenty of those. Too many, some may argue. Not enough says another side. Would have it again. The BBQ...and well, the ideas too. Kashunga and I were supposed to go to the 007 Bond Event today. Sold out unti way later than we could stay. Ergo. we had said lunch of ideas and gesturing food tongs and then walked Queen St. while idea and wool gathering. And then I think I bent her poor ear off about Doctor Who. (Sorry, Kashunga. Eh heh...) But yes, great times!
But ideas! Ideas were had for the both of us. I feel the need to get out the stencil or something. Need to do more research or something. I need to look up Classic Lolita fashion since I'm not really that familar with it. Victorian fashions, yes. Oh, now I do have that book I bought on Boxing day. The Smithsonian one. Wonder what ideas I could do....different eras.....
hm..hmm...hm... dangerous this train of thought. I like trains though. Except when people step on mine and pop the stitching out of them, causing the whole thing to yank on my back.
My back, which, as expected is now sore from hunching over that ping pong table for 5 hours yesterday.
I'm going have to rework my costume ideas from the next year. Costume Con is really a lot closer than I keep remembering. Red will be this year for sure but what else.....
Gotta remember to budget....
Make all the things....
*grooves to the 80s*
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