Sooo how was my trip?

All I have to say is WOW!!!!!...let me tell you something... I am the kind of girl that is almost impossible to impress let alone being satisfied. I admit it takes allot to get a smile out of me, but when you do. You know you did a good job. I was sooooo amazed with the exhibit.
I first saw the Seduction Exhibit. The detail work on each gown was simple inspiring, each gown for each period had a function a purpose. Which too me is fascinating, you see how people lived in those time period and how for the most part made everything into an occasion. I was really happy with the display and learned a great deal....
So leaving the exhibit... I saw two individuals walking out of an exit near by the entrance...and wondered what was going on downstairs...People I have too tell you something about myself..I have never been the curious kind...but that day I was..me and my mentor were wondering what was going on so we decided to take a chance and just go the worst that could happen is just walking into an empty room...right?
Well boy was I happy I was sooo wrong! The most amazing thing happened they were doing a Gothic exhibit called Dark Glamour... I can not stress enough how beautiful it was. Just so decadent, so glamorous and regal.
Afterwards we took a trip to a well known fabric store...wow these people got a stick up their asses...I couldn't stay too long because I couldn't stand to arrogance of the employees...Yes I know they cater too designers and my little pennies wouldn't change one ounce of there prestigious world. But give a f*c%ing break... it's still a fabric store! Or am I wrong. I know, I know I should of expected it!!! but I sometimes forget the snobs of the world, and how easily they can discard the little average ones from their inner sanctum of dumb ass ignorance....let's just say the next time I walk in there it won't be nice...or the next time I walk in there I better have enough money too buy them b*t#ches OUT!!!! But you know what I had a good time looking at their selection of fabrics!!! there was so much variety, especially in the price ranges... there were fabrics that cost 500 dollars a piece. Get THE F&#@ OUT OF HERE!!!! Even if I could afford it..I would tell them YOUR M*THER!!!! Not my black ass even if I won the lotto..NOOO!! the mega millions I wouldn't do anyone that favor! It's clothes not a life saving devise! And even then I would try to bargain!
Then we gracefully left and went to other fabric stores... One I did enjoy was a store that sold trimmings... Oh my goodness!!! It was crazy!! there was not a trimming in the world they did not have!!! and they had ones that glitter and shine!! All kinds of different materials and just endless amount of accessories... I was just blown away.
But the price once again, stopped me from my madness...I can't afford 35 dollars a yard for a stinking trim...they had other's but I wanted a particular one for my project! but I will be back.


Finally we went into a fabric store and I got my shopping on!!! I brought 7 yards of red satin like fabric and 6 yards of black embroidered fabric. Which came up to 84 dollars not bad! Since I couldn't get the exact fabric that is displayed on the Butterick b4315. I had too think of a way of getting the same effect without driving myself nuts!!!! With the help of the store assistant I was able to get something that was similar too the picture and give it that wow factor.
I think it's the same kind of effect? Don't you? I really like it !!!Got some more shopping done. I finally got my Viva La Juicy!!! and I parted ways with my mentor and got back HOME!!!
All in all I had a great time. Next trip The Metropolitan Museum!!! I just can't wait...until then...

(P.S. I wrote most of this post in good humor, so I hope I didn't offend anyone.)

A Trip to Manhattan!!!!

I am so looking forward to Friday! I will be doing some fabric shopping for my halloween costume! YAY!!!
AND! on top of that I will be going to F.I.T too visit an exhibit, which is absolutely awesome....I just can't wait! I keep fantasizing me being surrounded by thousand different variety of fabrics, all different shades, color, style, print, texture's. Just the thought of this get's all me giddy.
Anyway, I will post on my adventure too the fabric district. I am sure I will have a story too tell.
PEACE,
A.S.

New Year Resolution!!!

I have been doing allot of thinking. And I came to a conclusion....I want to sew MORE!!!
I wanted too make a list but I got bored, but here are things I would love to complete.
1) Make 5 dresses
2) Make 4 more blouses/3 more pants
3) Make one coat
4) Start crotcheting/knitting
5) Get my halloween costume done in time for Halloween!
6) Becoming more independent with my projects!
7)Start wearing my finsished projects outdoors!
8)Start sewing my own designs!!!!!!
9)And learn more techniques and perfect the ones I know!
10) And last but definately not least....I want to be one of the best skilled sewer...like all of you out there!
YUP...that's my sewing resolution for this year. But I do have a ton more that are not sewing related....But as I always say one thing at a time. I could only pray this year will be one of the most prosperous, happiest, and healthiest New Year! And I wish you all the same Have A Very Happy New Year and many Blessings To All!!!!

UPDATE on my PROJECTS!!!!

Well I am excited!!! So far my muslin version of the mini jacket is coming out nicely!!! So my faith has been restored in my abilities too follow instruction.... and it's so simple at least this part...



Isn't she beautiful I haven't added the sleeves yet because I was more concern about the fit of the bodice but since it fits so well I will put on the sleeves a little later just too see how it feels when it's put on all together...

And here is the maroon disaster... I want to give up but I am not... it's going to be a while before I finally finish this dress but I am going to finish it.

Doing it my !?#@*$% WAY?!!!!!.....NOT!

Hey everyone,
It's been a while since my last post... and there is a reason for it. I am in the middle of constructing two garments one is the maroon dress (which I will post later during the week) and the black mini jacket that I am working on. I know the mini jacket is out of style but I still like it and I want one. So between these two projects it is taking me a while to finish both.
Especially the maroon dress... who knew such a simple design can get so complicated! It's made out of stretch jersey which can get a little frustrating when cutting or ironing or even handling. It marks easy, it stains easy, it has it's own will and it's very stubborn. (Just like me!)
It's almost embarrising... the material really has me stumped. But it doesn't end there. Although the instruction was very easy too follow. (I have too state I am proud of myself I have never read instructions and actually understood it the first time around. ) But constructing it and putting it together has been an issue especially for my instructor. She couldn't understand why we have to put the sleeves in before the yoke. I explained to her why and even showed her, but because I cut the fabric by myself she wasn't able to follow... I wanted to do this on my own because I wanted to be a little more independent. And figuring out my dilemma or just taking the intiative to do something will teach me how to cope with mistakes, errors or how to handle a situation. But I have to be a little more patient. Since I have never worked with jersey before I will take her lead.
So now we are doing it her way, which is kind of upsetting because I finally understood what the pattern was asking for but because I cut it several sizes larger, I figured I ask for help as oppose to doing it on my own and have a jacked up looking dress. So now we are putting the yoke on first then we are adding the sleeves. I am mad, but hey what do I know... since it is a learning experience I have to take in the good with the bad.
The only thing that really bothers me is the timing... everything takes so f*%$ing long it just seems not worthwhile. I am an instant gratification girl and I want what I want now!!! I know I am spoiled but it's just my nature sometimes.
I just want it to be done. DONE!!!!
Anyway that's it for right now I will post a pic of my progress.
Later,
A.S.

Finally DONE!!!!

Finally the shirt is done!!! I have to say it is one of my favorites...actually it is my favorite. I couldn't imagine a better outcome. It wasn't easy but it was well worth it. I think I may actually make another one, but this time in brown and gold.
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The sleeve was the only challenge I had to do it three times over inorder for everything to match correctly. But I guess today was my lucky day because the sewing machine didn't act up... well I lie she did a little bit, but it was not such an ordeal like the last couple of projects.
















I am now putting my full attention on the maroon dress!!!! Then I will concentrate on making a costume for next halloween. I will certainly have fun with that one. Well that's it for right now.
Later,
A.S.

Just tired....

Still working on my blouse and so far I am having a hard time with the silver trim...it's so hard to manipulate, I think I am going to just top stitch it on the blouse and call it a day... I am also working on the maroon dress, well so far I got the bust section together but honestly I have been real lazy and it takes me a while to get on the sewing machine... it's just crazy! I rather just lay in bed and do nothing than to get off my lazy behind and actually finish the projects and I take so long because I always procrastinate... and the weather is not helping the cause, not at all.
Anyway I should have everything done soon. Hope everyone is doing well.
A.S.