New Layout...

I really like this layout. It's got more of a sewing vibe to it. There's a link to Leelou Blogs on the page, which is where I got it. Super cute designs and most (if not all) have a crafting / sewing theme. w00t!

All I Want For Christmas...

I found what I want for Christmas this year!

Kenmore 110 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

I love how it's got 110 different stitches and well...doesn't SUCK like my Singer does. Seriously...That Singer has broken more times than I can count and I REFUSE to pay another 100 dollars to have it fixed AGAIN! It's just not worth the $$$. It still does a straight stitch but forget about doing any of the others... Le sigh. Anyway, with any luck this will be my new baby!

And if not, then I'll gladly accept David Tennant...

Rose Tyler - DONE!

Lots of finishing work tonight. I hemmed the pink dress, trimmed the tulle underneath, and made a petticoat of silver/grey tulle to make it more full like the original. So glad it's done! It's super cute! =)

Can't wait to wear it this weekend! :D

Rose Tyler - Doctor Who - THE JACKET IS HERE!

So yeah just a quick update, my grey bomber jacket arrived today and it looks awesome!!!!

A good little seamstress...

Alright, here are pics of what has been done as of today! Sorry, didn't really take many progress photos, but the bodice was put together the same way as the Kaylee bodice (w/a different neckline), in both the overlay, lining, fashion fabric.... so that wasn't important. The skirt was pleating using my ruffling foot (A MUST HAVE!!!!) and I serged it onto the bodice. I also boned the bodice because without shoulder support my hooters were crinkling the bodice and making it unhappy.

Anyway, progress!

Almost done...

Woohoo! POCKETS! :D

 Gotta add the bias tape along the top...

So it begins!

Just returned from the fabric store with lots o' goodies! So I decided to go with another pattern, one that fits the shape of the dress more:

Simplicity 2440

Pink taffeta with the pink sparkle organza I found to go over it for the bodice.

So along with the awesome shades I found on etsy, I'm well on my way. I'm going to cut out pieces tonight and throw them on Judy (the dress dummy) and see where I need to tweak the pattern. Oh a bonus for this pattern! It has multiple pieces depending on your bust size! w00t!

Rose Tyler - Doctor Who Episode, The Idiot's Lantern

So I've been digging this outfit for a while, and darn it! I need a sewing project!

I want that scooter. Now.

I was going to dye an old prom dress I had (and cut a foot or two off of it), but yeah...I'm not a size 4 anymore so that was a no-go. Good think I checked first! ;D

I also cannot find any vintage dress online that could do the trick...Soooooooo I'm going to just make it! It looks simple enough...especially if I wear a corset underneath...no boning then. Let's see...

Ooh! It looks like I was able to find the perfect pattern for the dress! Simplicity 3878:

I'm bidding on a grey bomber jacket on ebay, too. Sadly cannot get the Topshop one, but I did get some spiffy round glasses on etsy...

Soooooo hopefully I can get this pulled together this weekend (yay sewing!) and have it ready by the 21st. :D