Prada Keyhole Knock-off

Last semester (Fall 2008) for our final project we were assigned to find a designer dress with sleeves, a collar, and waist detail to do our 'knock-off' project. I chose this Prada keyhole dress that I LOVED and was able to find this fabric with a print in similar colors. Since the original had less white than my fabric, I chose to change the color of the bias tape from black to white.

If only I could have made the shoes too!

'Circle Project'

This was our first draping project since the beginning of Fall semester. It was a little daunting because we hadn't done draping in so long but I LOVE how everything turned out.

My original design idea was to do something with a big hood and it evolved into a backless dress where the shoulders are attached to the hood and nothing else. I also needed more circles in my design, that was part of the project, so I put one that's folded at the waist in the front and 2 big circles in the back as a bustle.

I love the fabric I found. It's got a great texture and plaid it one of my favorite prints to work with.

Abercrombie and Fitch Project

Spring semester brought our first project where we designed a whole collection in drawing class and then had to make one outfit from that collection in sewing class. This was a group project...which had its share of drama...but I really liked how my stuff turned out. Even though we had NO time to make the final garments everything still came out well and looked very professional.

Pieces include:
- Denim skirt with Fitch embroidery on the inside waistband, moose button, and distress holes backed with pink gingham fabric.
- Tank top with pipping at the empire waist and straps that cross in the back.
- Fully lined jacket with large puff sleeves and wood buttons.

LBD-Finished

Here's the finished product of the little black dress I designed for my school project. It came out really cute and I love it.

We had a 'walk off' to see who's dress from each class would be picked to be in the senior show at the end of the year also. I didn't win...but the girl who did is super nice and her dress was amazing. If I'd lose to anyone else I'd be VERY upset. Here's some runway pics. Thanks to Krystal for modeling my dress!!

Little Black Dress - Muslin

Hello there. Today I'm updating with pics of my LBD in muslin. The final will be due on 2-35-09 for my draping/pattern making class and will be made out of black (obviously) duchess satin. Hopefully it'll hold my pleats...somewhat.

Alice Cullen Scarf

I decided to make my own little pattern for the blue striped scarf that Alice Cullen wears for like a second in the Twilight movie. This appears when they're on the field trip. It's really easy and I based this original pattern on the limited views in the movie. Now I see it's a little more varied in the length of the stripes, unlike mine which I made all my stripes the same length. Oh well, close enough! Mods can be EASILY made.

Materials:
#10 1/2 US needles

1 skein of Vanna's Choice worsted weight in each of the following colors:
- Colonial Blue
- Navy
- Silver Blue
- Dusty Blue

Directions:

Cast On 30 stitches starting with Colonial Blue. The whole scarf is done in stockinette stitch(Ss).

Ss for 5", change to Navy

Ss for 5, change to Silver Blue

Ss for 5", change to Dusty Blue

Ss for 5", change back to Colonial Blue

Repeat this pattern for as long as you want the scarf to be, then Cast Off.
Mine was 85" total.

You can try blocking to prevent curling but it's hard with an acrylic yarn. Wool yarn would have more success. To prevent curling, try knitting the first and last 3 stitches on your purl rows.

NOTE! Make sure you end with the same color you stated with! (Colonial Blue)

That's it! Easy! You don't need to see the future to whip this one together!

I put two extra pics up for color reference in different light than the first one, and another of Alice!

Joie's Arm Warmers!

Two months after she ordered them from me I've FINALLY got them finished! A mix of school up until mid-December and those tiny needles kept me from getting it done sooner. But they are finished and awesome! I love the colors and the design. It almost seems sporty to me, like baseball for some reason.

And, of course, I had some fun taking a few pics with them on before I sent them away!