Things are looking up

[clevermanka]

Temperatures are supposed to reach above freezing every day this week. Heat Wave!

Kids like this give me hope for our future.

"" (Watch on YouTube)

A million kajillion thanks to everflame for sending this to me. What a fancy-baby start to the day.

I took a clue from radcliffe to use petticoats as an extra layer for winter warmth (in addition to being just darn fashionable). I based my petticoat pattern on a vintage cotton eyelet one I've worn for years. I made a few alterations to the design, but it turned out great. Fluffs out the skirt enough for fullness without looking cartoonish, and holds in the body heat of my legs. Mostly. I made my test run out of cherry fabric. My second one will be leopard print. The skirt I made to go with the petticoat was Vogue 7910. It sewed up beautifully and fit well with no adjustments. I'm going to purchase a couple extras of this pattern before it's (inevitably) discontinued. I can see it becoming a wardrobe staple. I made View C, with the pockets. My pockets are uneven because I wasn't careful lining up notches on the muslin.

I'd forgotten there's a three-day weekend coming up. It ameliorates my disgruntled attitude about canceling my vacation. Only four more wake-ups before I have 72 hours to enjoy away from the office. Bliss!

Comments

[tessagratton.livejournal.com]

OMG! WOO! I totally TOTALLY forgot about MLK day!

*dances*

I Missed It...

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

What lunacy is this cancelling vacation business?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

One of the other secretaries got called away on family stuff, and we don't have any student staff until classes start. That left us with only two staff persons (including me), and I wasn't comfortable taking vacation.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I know!!! Wheeee!

BUMMMMMMER

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

Im so sorry :(

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I was not happy.

Well...

[wyckedgood.livejournal.com]

Yay 3 day weekend!

[apocalypticbob.livejournal.com]

That video is entirely made of awesome!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Another reason I took today off. I don't get MLK day.

Ooh, look! (http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V8408.htm?tab=list/very_easy_vogue_dresses_br_includes_koko_beall_designer&page=all) this is practically the Cable Car dress (http://assets1.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Cable+Car+Tour+Dress). Thank you for the reminder to look at Vogue's Patterns.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Vogues go on sale this week at Hancock. You want I should pick this up for you while I'm out there. I'm going to get an extra copy of that skirt pattern, so I'll be there anyway.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Isn't it??? So many things to love about it. The fake fireplace for the flame effect, the stuffed animal robe, the fact that they didn't bother to clean up the bedroom... <3

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes! I'd love that!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Will do.

[kalimeg.livejournal.com]

I am definitely too old.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

The thought of cherry fabric and leopard print petticoats in the same post affects me like the sight of a delicious box of chocolates. Yum! ; )

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

I love that video so much it's difficult to describe how much I love it. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me pour Pespi™ in my bellybutton. Everything about it - they even included a blooper reel!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

it made me pour Pespi™ in my bellybutton

o_O

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I sold you on the fashion-forward statement of combat boots with skirts last year. Perhaps I can convince you to start wearing winter petticoats, now?

[radiantmephit.livejournal.com]

Hell yeah about the 3-day weekend coming up. Oh my God, this stupid weather, and starting school again, and running around everywhere, and blah blah! A long weekend will be just the ticket.

The skirt pattern looks fabulous! WANT! But then, when YOU say sewing something is easy, does not necessarily mean I will come to the same conclusion. My expert level is very noob.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

My expert level is very noob.

You got at least one person right here who'd be happy to help walk you through your first few projects. Just sayin'.

I am also a big fan of sewing while tipsy. Just sayin'.

Good times!

Vogue patterns are on sale at Hancock Fabrics starting Thursday!

[radiantmephit.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! Those are lovely just sayin's! I must take you up on at least on them, one of these days.

Good to know about the Hancock sale.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I must take you up on at least on them, one of these days.

Ah yes, "one of these days." Famous last words.