Braaaains....?

In true Moofingham form, I spent a part of the day, daydreaming critically designing my potiental zombie outfit for the Zombie walk. I've never been a zombie before, so it's an interesting concept. I don't really want to break the bank for it, since there are a world of expenses right now, but one cannot just not put SOME effort into it. And then my mind click on that brown torn jacket thingie that I use for so many projects. The one that came to mind was the shipwrecked victim I did oh gods many years ago.

Shipwreck zombie! Use a similiar outfit, and spruce it up with some seaweed plants in the hair, some shells as well, like I was dragged through the seafloor and then makeup. Pale (well, paler) out the face the face, add some circles under the eyes and such. Not too much in the ways of decomposition because saltwater is an excellent preservative, but just a bit. I'd drench myself in water if I could, but seeing as it's going to be late October that might not be the best idea. So, yeah. Doable. Especially since I already own most of the stuff I need sans the seaweed which I can get at work, and the makeup which maybe the group of us might be getting as group since we have a bunch of zombies we need to create. Cool.

Braaaaains....?

Mondays,

Mondays are mondays. I usually never get anything done on Mondays, but the fact I've managed to do a good chunk of my tutoring work, confirmed all three ebay orders, mailed out my folio submissions and consumed three apples, I'll all in all a good day. Of course, the VISA bill also came in, so ehhhhhh... Then again, so did my season 7 of Doctor Who. It's just a madness of neutralizing ideals!

Maybe I should catch up on Nightvale now? I think I was on 7 last time I checked?

Being productive! Keep going!

Two of three Ebay items ordered. Just waiting for a bid to be accepted on the last one. Good! I should be able to start my halloween costume now?

Finished my folio submission! Inked, coloured, and labelled! Now I can send it off tomorrow. If I have time to draw up that accessory I will, but I happy I will have at least this one. Now that I have it finished, I am rather pleased with it. It's now delightfully weird. Fingers crossed....

Onwards, to MOAR things!

That sinking sensation...

When you have just realized that the Future Fashion Folio deadline is in like... A week. And you haven't inked your drawing yet....because your drawing isn't done yet. And you don't know if it will scan properly so you might have to snail mail submit it by tomorrow, to ensure that the line art gets there in time.

Oops.

On the postive side, as I am adding the detailing for it, it has become kinda neat looking to really, really weird looking.... I kinda like it. I have no idea if anyone in their right mind would want to make it, but y'know... it's weird. So, why not? Right?

... It needs a headpiece of some sort. What would an octapus wear?

Maybe a fish.

I really shouldn't be let loose in Fabricland

*sighes*

I did damage.

I don't even know what I bought. (Not true.) It just added up.... but at least I have my petticoat material, upper part of the underskirt material, some trims and fabrics for the booth I have yet to reserve. It makes me feel productive? I also made three flower parts....which is nothing, really. Whatever. I was busy. I picked a bushel of apples with the family. And ate the same amount, give or take. Perhaps I will do something more tomorrow. Or at least order my ebay stuff, as I still haven't done that....

Meh.

Thoughts

(Gods, this is clearly one of those days where everything little thought that comes into my head must be shared. Which is why I created this blog in the first place, but still. Wow, what the hell, brain?)

A sample of my brain process.

T.A.R.D.I.S. = Plastic Kiddy Pool:

1. T.A.R.D.I.S. = Dress.
2. Dress = Petticaot
3. Petticoat = fabric
4. Fabric = Copper Halloween satin
5. Copper satin cheapawfulhate!!!, therefore, cotton eyelet.
6. Cotton = too bright white
7. Too bright = natural tea stain!
8. Tea staining.... 8 metres of fabric.
9. 8 metres of fabric = bath tub
10. Bath tub ruined = DEAD.
11. If Moofy = DEAD, then, Costume =/= Finished.
12. Finished Costume = Not bath tub. 13. Not bad tub = other tub?
14. Not bath tub = plastic kiddy pool.

ERGO: TARDIS = Kiddy Pool. QED.

Also. Face off, saw two episodes. I knew fishnets could be used to create scale effects. But making 3D scales by using putty on top of said net? Yes, please. File, Save as.

I want more chai. Anyone going to Milwaukee anytime soon?

List

Stuff I need to get:

black suiting fabric - 3m
lightweight fusible interfacing - 1m
Silver thread
metallic machine needle.

And because researching your patterns is a good thing, people cut down the pattern in the neckline and say to ignore the facing and use bias tape instead. Therefore I will add:
Single fold bias tape.

Pleated black trim (5m)
crochet lace (5m)
black and white pregathered small lace (5m)
Red trim?
black velvet ribbon?

Cotton eyelet for tardis petticoat - 8m
solid cotton for skirt base - white or black - 4m

Gotta hit up ebay this weekend. Shipping fees make me wince.