MJ FW2012 RTW

You know...

 

 I think maybe...

   

 just MAYBE...

 

 Marc Jacobs

 

 might like FUN FUR.

 

 He certainly digs the glitter eyelash.

I'm predicting a spike in novelty yarns sales and I give it a week before the DIY tutorials start popping up on the intertrons.

 all photos via vogue.com

Knit Musings in the New Year

 Hmmmm....

 

via vogueknitting.com                               via style.com                 

This lacey leaf capelet (left) reminds me of my all time favorite Alexander McQueen runway look (right) .

It's no surprise to me that this is one of my all time favorite Vogue Knits designs. Being a new yaer and all I think it is time for me to give it a go. but should I make a ponchshawl, or blow it up in tribute to the late great designer? I have some Patons Lace in black and also in beige.... Which should I make this in?

Resolutions: 2012

I haven't blogged much at all this year. I could resolve to blog more, but that would be tempting fate. If I can achieve even 2 of my goals below, I think I'll be satisfied.

1) Take it slower. Don’t try to accomplish as much. Quality over quantity.

2) Finish what I start. Also what I have already started. Conquer the UFOs.

3) Document my projects; if for no other reason than to have a record of what and when I started something. Figure out a way to get acceptable self portraits (very important).

4) Exercise more. Go to Yoga and Spin.

5) Read more books.

6) Sleep more. Go to bed a little earlier.

7) Call my friends and family more often. Be a nicer person.

My Design Sketch - Polka Dot Skirt

BurdaStyle Sewing HandBook

The Burdastle Sewing Handbook is finally out! I can't wait to get my greedy little hands on my very own copy. FYI, my design is the black and white polka dot skirt right below the blue circle in the upper left corner. When I get my garment back I'll try to get a little photo shoot in it for the blog.

REFINED DESIGN CONCEPT

Halloween

I haven't made a halloween costume in years. Previous costume attempts included a generic tunic used for grecian party and a fairy (of sorts) for halloween, and a pirate costume cobbled together from my first corset attempt. I have stashes of historic costume patterns and I could love any terrible movie or show as long as the costumes are amazing. (Boardwalk empire is my current favorite). I love the idea of making costumes, but unless I have a reason to make them, I don't. This year I let the Burdastyle/Bernina Halloween costume contest pass me by again. But then yesterday my company annownced it's own "Hant Couture" halloween costume contest. The deadline is week from now, and I don't even need to take pictures to upload them. Well, inspiration struck me immediately and I then went out a lunch to source fabrics. Here are some of my inspiration pics.