breathing through hearts

Someone told me that at certain angles, my nostrils appear heart shaped. What about that?

Don Juan DeMarco

I was in high school when this movie was shown. I had always wanted to see it but never had the chance to see. I'm glad I saw it now rather than then, I wouldn't have appreciated it as much. Watching this was a nice way of spending my last 2008 afternoon.

checking

We were musing--if you like.

It did touch on relationships. Never mind those that had happened but more on those that didn't happen.

There was something that was said which was very obvious and I felt like an idiot afterwards. Of course it was the reason!

T: What happened?
S: Nothing.
T: I know nothing happened. I know it didn't happen, but what was the deal? If you do the tick box checking exercise, I'm sure you would have most of the boxes checked.
S: It is beyond the checkboxes. I don't do checkboxes.
T: Okay.
S: It is a common story. It didn't happen because, hindi ko siya gusto.
T: I see.
S: Yung gusto ko lang naman someone na hindi ko na kailangan iconvince yung sarili ko na gusto ko siya. Gusto ko lang talaga siya.

thank you berry much

I try to find things to be thankful about everyday, and there would be times when it is not the easiest thing to do. These are the times when I am caught up with some concern or working to get over (or around) a hurdle. Today is not one of those days. Today, there were so many things to be thankful for.

The berry was only the tip of the giant iceberg icing on the cake.

Jump(suit) for joy, it's Christmas!

I was so happy with my pantsuit that I made another one. The fabric is some suiting material that is the most pricey I got since I started sewing. There is a long story about it being mixed with the fabrics on sale. Oh well, I did my best and it didn't go to waste, so everything is fine.

The front is adjustable, you can add to or reduce the amount of gathering along the neckline. It is a variation of the halter top that is tied in the back of the neck.

It can be worn in so many ways! I did sew a belt for this that quite conveniently got lost in my wardrobe today--the day I decided to take photos of the pantsuit. So to illustrate the different ways, I borrowed a tie from a knitted sweater to stand as a substitute.

I think I like the way it is worn in image B1 best.

this year...

The last four Christmases were quite different from Christmas as I knew it. I could say there were a lot of reflection, that led to self discovery and realizations (not quite as quickly as I would have hoped) done and anticipation, that lead to other things that happened.

I think it had been a balancing act between being excited but not expecting anything. Now that Christmas had once again changed for me. I find that all that balancing was hard work.

So what is Christmas for me this year? It is a day away from my very happy Christmas.

on presents

As a kid, I was not never really super excited about Christmas present. My parents did not really watch us write letters to Santa (I'm not sure if it was because we didn't have a chimney) and make the magic happen on Christmas Eve.

Come to think of it, I don't even recall wanting something so much and wishing they got me that--or someone got it for me. I usually save up for the things that I want--or need--or both. So there goes the excitement about presents.

I give a hell lot of credit for thought though. So if I get an empty box wrapped, it would be pretty good for me. Imagine if something was inside :) I'm easy.

pick me, choose me

I think I made an entry about this in the past, but I will still write about it regardless. I always see people pick their noses. I don't know why, I am not in a constant lookout for such acts, but I do, I always chance by it. Today I saw one on my way to work, during lunch and on my way back home. Bad things really come in threes.

zip it

My sewing machine will be turning one on the 25th and I still do not know how to sew on zippers. I'm not sure if I am simply procrastinating--or I don't see that learning would make a significant difference in the clothes that I make.

I do have a couple of invisible zippers lying around at home. I however, can't think of anything I want to make that involves zippers. The next two items on my list are pretty straightforward.

I think I must have spent too much time figuring out ways to work around putting zippers that I don't see the need for zippers.

Robert Mulligan

I just found out that Robert Mulligan, director of Summer of '42 died on the 20th. I never followed his career or anything, I think I'm gonna check out other movies he directed as Summer of '42 remains as one of my favorites to this day.

(almost) closing time

2008.

How do I write about that?

When I really think about it. 2008 was about...

HIM.

Friends who visited. Friends who went away. Friends coming back.

Friends I made.

Friendships that changed. Friendships that endured.

Getting in touch with the past. Moving on.

Weddings. Engagements.

Weight that I lost--and gained back.

Trips.

Plans. Insurance Policies. Procedures.

Sewing stuff.

Suspicious people.

Sales and being Sales talked.

Surprises. "Somewhat" promises.

Sets. Subsets. Simulated ("end of day") sunsets.

Friday the 13th.

Fever. Persistent fever. That Sunday fever.

Lunches. "First" lunches.

Movies. Movie dates that happened. Movie dates that didn't happen.

Cryptic blog entries.

A crashing driver. A new tennis champion.

Millimeters.

The concert of the year.

Water therapy. Touch therapy. Retail therapy.

Walking. Talking. Talking while walking.

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.

Fishing. Fish & Chips. Finding a favorite girl.

Seems like a lot of time spent thinking and re-thinking, I mean this is after all, the draft list . Coming up with the text for each is downright daunting. That is where the thinking (and writing) really kicks in.

I think I would leave it--for now. Or maybe, for good.

say it

I was having an exchange of thoughts with a friend yesterday. It was about the age old question about admitting to a friend that you want to be more than friends. I think this one won't go away for generations to come.

The thing is, everyone is wonderful in a special way and when you are very, very close it is seemingly impossible not to see the light. And that starts trouble--or great love.

I find that playing devil's advocate is best for situations like these.

F: I just know he doesn't feel the same way.
T: (sings "you have no right...") Dude, you can't say that, you don't know. You are not him.

F: He is dense. He is clueless.
T: You know what? Maybe he knows, he just didn't think it was possible for you to feel that way about him.

F: I should tell him. I want to be free.
T: Are you sure? What if he doesn't reply or changes the topic? (sings "you have no right...") You know, you can't hate him for doing that right?

F: You think I should tell him?
T: What if he feels the same way?

F: I will tell him now.
T: Maybe you want to wait a few days? Don't act in haste.

Now that I think about it, there is really no point in this entry. Actually, hmmm. Maybe one. I think I confused her more.

you can do this

I received a photo of a pretty girl from a college friend yesterday with a note that says I should make my version of the top worn by the girl. She says I could make one like it.

Today I got an email from my best friend saying that her sister just got a custom made top (which was not cheap) that she was sure I could replicate. The title of her email was "You can do this tat :)".

One could bet his life that I would really try to replicate these tops. But the bigger thing that has happened here is that, I am blessed to have friend who go out of their ways to help me do something with my time as I am so free, hahahaha. But seriously, I feel overwhelmed that they think much of my hobby.

full bangs

Just to get the image of the that kid off my head, I am posting a photo of my niece, although she doesn't look like me, I don't get goosebumps looking at her.

ella ella ella

It's funny how people always tell me that I look like someone, there is a long list for me. But one that I agree with is this kid called Ella Guevara (thanks Cheng for supplying me with her name). I came across some photos today and well, it was kinda creepy for me. Go figure.

i'm (like) a babe

I wore my basic pantsuit for the first time today :)

I still can't get over the fact that I don't look so terrible wearing one. Sewing your own clothes comes in handy sometimes. You can experiment with cloth and if it turns out great, you are high for a few days, if it doesn't then you could try and make something else out of it. In sewing there are second, third, up to ninety-ninth chances. (I think this is a certain girl with big curls' cue to say "unlike love".)

But with the high (from the pantsuit) comes the low. After going to the toilet, I was convinced that the pantsuit wouldn't quite be as popular as other clothes (like the wrap dress) because seriously, it is such a hassle to go to the toilet! You take everything off! Geez. This is what being a babe is about--not that kind of babe though.

I think whenever I wear this, I should opt for the cubes that allow for diaper changing.

SALE away

Every year, this certain store goes on sale on the second week of December and every year I get new stuff around that time. Coincidence?

Like many other details of my December month, this too has changed this year. I was surprised to get out of the store empty handed. Not so very empty handed, I did get a pair of sandals, but that was it. I didn't even plan to go back and check other stuff.

Another surprise was that the sandals were very comfortable. It is Naturalizer level comfortable! Another change there (all my shoes from this store hurt like hell--why do I continue to buy?).

I had been listing down the changes in my head, and it is quite a long list. I'm not sure about posting about them though.

Good morning. TGIF!

christmas is the time to love

I found myself amused (and mortified) watching a video of my niece singing Christmas is the Time to Love together with her classmates on stage during the school Christmas Party. She was pushing, elbowing, nudging and teasing a classmate a head taller than her. Christmas is indeed, the time to love.

basic pantsuit

I had been seeing pantsuits around since last year and I had often been curious about them. Lately there are some sold in stores here but I find that most have drop crotches--plus they don't come cheap. I don't want to be spending money on something that I still need to alter. So, I decided to make one for myself.

I must admit that I had my doubts, I was not sure it would go well with my body type which is not yatots. I'm happy with how it turned out though, I think I would even wear this a lot as I move around during weekends.Here is a photo of the pantsuit without a belt or any other accessory. This is probably the bare-est it could be. It is very casual. I look like I am dressed to do housework. Or back up Billy Joel in the Uptown Girl music video.

This is very comfortable, it is made with black linen. I don't mind wearing this as it is around the house but it would need something if I am taking it out.I could wear a belt, tie, obi or what have you in two places (three actually), one around the hips so that the top looks blouse-y or around the waist so that it looks more sleek (another option is around the ribs, high waisted). I have not decided which one I like more, but most definitely I am going to put something around a specific part when I wear this.

let's talk polka

If you say blue polka dots does it mean that the background is any color but the dots are blue? Or is it that the background is blue and the dots are any random color?

I hate surprises

drowning in waves

I had been wanting to do a wrap dress for ages as I love wrap clothes :)

I did find myself a bit overwhelmed with colors when I first tried on the dress. I might have felt just a bit nauseas from the pattern (this is cotton fabric, by the way). I don't know about you, but it reminds me of scenes from movies when a flashback is about to be shown (or when the reception is really bad). Overall, I am happy with how it turned out, as I like how it fit, how the straps match perfectly, how the tie are equal and how the side that overlaps is curved. I think I would wear this dress a lot. (I think I need to stock up on Bonamine.)

the kiss

I went to some friends' house last week and I was happy to see some reproductions of Klimt's work. I was pointing at one and insisting that the painting is called women or girls, and my friend says it was the virgin. I didn't argue, no point.

I googled just now and found that it is in fact called The Girls (The Virgin). I think this qualifies as a tie. Hahahaha.

Anyway, the reason that I am writing an entry is that I almost forgot about The Kiss. (No, I was not kissing someone that day). I first saw it in a calendar and somehow, I didn't get the name of the artist--master or the painting. It was only when I saw the reproductions alongside each other that I made the connection (I know, "good work, genius", right?).

It was kind of cool how finally I know the name of a work that I liked which image almost got lost in my head through time.

who needs the weather channel?

I don't know about the raindance but wearing my tan shoes ensures rain (how about that, Storm?).

I have had them for one year in January but hardly wear them because they are not the easiest to match (and each shoe has two bells that, um, well, makes bell sounds when you walk), but each time I do, wow. Rain.

Three out of three. The odds are very good.

STATICtician

I think my closet is too crowded, I realize this because lately, my clothes are all clingy (even when they shouldn't be), probably because of all the rubbing against other clothes. Electrons. I hate it when this happens.

OX naman o!

It isn't even halfway through December but today will be the last time I would be seeing Kristine this year. It has been an interesting but definitely happy year for her and it is not about to end post climax. I think there were times when I had been too much of a cynic but I hope that she knows that I meant well. Next year we will be working in the same building and I look forward to eating with a familiar face every now and then as I had been spending my lunch hour in front of my laptop the last few weeks.

Kristine, next year will be OX. Hahahahahaha.

(Walang point, but the top I'm wearing in the photo is from Kristine.)

Obi (Bryant)

I remember writing about making an obi inspired belt a few weeks (or days) ago, true to my word, here it is. It is made of blue black denim that has been processed so it looks like it is wrinkled. The material is quite tough. I used aqua colored thread to play up the black in the fabric.

It was quite fun making this one, I am suddenly wanting to make smaller ones to use as a headbands. We'll see how that one goes.

Front and back view shown in photos. When I saw how it looked from behind, I thought that it is cool how it is exacto for me plus it hides the fish and (plateful of) chips I had for lunch pretty well. Hahaha.

throw me on the floor

It has been eleven months since I started sewing and one could well imagine (actually a random person won't) the amount of extra tela I have just lying in the corner of my room. I don't want to throw everything as I keep thinking I might need it for something at some point.

I had been toying with the idea of making a patchwork quilt cover. My mom made something like that a long time ago--two actually, one for her and the other for my sister.

When I got home around midnight last night, full of chicken wings and beer, I decided to sort my lot and start cutting rectangular shapes. I pinned some together too.

I sewed everything this morning and here is the finished product. It is a throw by the way--not a full blanket. I attached cotton (almost t-shirt tela) fabric on the backside, as this part touches the skin. The lines aren't great but I hope this throw would see a lot of long nights (and afternoons) thrown over someone.

(Antoinette) Toes

When cutting toenails, do you move closer to your toes or do you move your toes closer to you?

I do the latter.

blame it on the rain (the rain)

I blogged about my current (this is beginning to sound like a relationship entry--it isn't) umbrella a while back, the one that looks like it is wearing a french maid costume. Anyways, for some reason I haven't had a chance to use it until yesterday.

The wait was definitely worth it as it made me smile how the ruffles flutters as I walked in the rain. Up and down, up and down, up and down. It was just too soon for me when I reached my bus stop.

On my way from the bus stop where I got off to my house, I was walking slowly so I could watch the ruffles go up and down, up and down, up and down. Again, I felt it was too soon when I reached our place.

When I got into the house, I headed to the washing area so I could leave my umbrella to dry. It was only then that I realized the hand strap is broken. Bummer. I think I could mitigate the situation, but I have a sinking feeling that this umbrella, like all my other umbrellas in the past (this post is ending like a relationship entry--it isn't!) will not last.

DDB

I know for a fact that a certain Rochness would most definitely think of something stressful upon seeing the blog entry title. I will burst her bubble by pointing out very early on that DDB is an acronym I came up with for my latest project, D-Ring Denim Belt. I used old rose shade thread for contrast, and to match it with the dress I sew earlier. No photo of the dress yet, maybe after it has been washed and ironed.

I love D-rings! I can't wait to use the other stuff I got like clasps, buckles, etc.

straight line

This is A after getting her hair evened out :) She is the cutest!

how can you "loose"?

I'm attending a triple birthday party this weekend and I just finished wrapping the presents. I hope none of them get pissed that the gifts look like they are dressed in baggy clothes.

After almost four years...

Rachelle finally came to Singapore!

We spent time with the girls and the default leading man who took the photo.

Today was a fun day, tomorrow should be another :)

watercolored

I rarely find printed fabric that I like, so imagine my surprise when I saw this. It is satin but the backside is matte. Perfect! Naturally, I used this side. The colors are very faint, like watercolor. The background of the fabric is cream colored--a bonus.

As the cloth was not exactly cheap, I got the minimum amount to make a dress. Later I got so worried that I won't have enough. Thanks to careful planning, I had enough to make a maxi dress. The picture shows the amount of scrap cloth I had after sewing. No joke, that is everything!

Initially, I thought I would keep it as the one in the left photo, I could just put on a belt when I feel like it. I have a few belts that would go well with the dress. But then, I thought that it looked unfinished. So I added a detail.

I think it looks so much better. I can't wait to wear this!

layered :)

My niece cut her hair and excitedly told her mom "Look Mama, I'm so pretty!".

I was laughing so hard when my sister told me because I did the same when I was a kid. I think I got spanked then I went to our room (I shared a room with my sister), locked the door, took the scissors from the sewing kit and chopped off my bangs. I realized later that it was not flattering and regretted the act. I know a few people who did the same, usually for the same reasons.

I do know of a certain boy who did it because he wanted to improve his haircut--he has that thing in common with A.

Anyways, Ar is still cute. In fact, I am guessing that after my sister gets the hair evened out this weekend, she will look more like Dora.

double ponchoish retaso and dumbo

I made two more Ponchoish pieces today. When gathering the excess cloth to throw away, I was suddenly reminded of a childhood favorite story book, Dumbo. I think I would be the only person who think of Dumbo faced with this mess.

Yukata? Kaya yata.

My colleague was very kind to get me a Yukata from her recent visit to Japan. And I couldn't wait to make my own version. I however, was not able get enough cloth and as a result I made something inspired by the Yukata.

This is the right side of the fabric that I had. The outline is silver and it is more sparkly that it appears in the photo. I'm sure that the outline will wash off in time, but I can't wait that long. Obviously, I refused to use this side. This is a cotton fabric, by the way.

This is (obviously) the back side of the cloth. It is very casual and somewhat has a washed out look. It is perfect (for me).

I think I would like to wear it as it is with leggings or pants. It is very comfortable, you can do jumping jacks with ease wearing this top.

I could wear it with an obi too. I didn't make this obi, but I plan to make a few very soon.

Photos with my arms outstretched. I have no idea what situation will require me to pose like this so I could show off the sleeves. Maybe I should ask the regulars to play patintero this weekend.

Ants Marching

I could just go on and on about this dress. I like it so much. First off, it is in my favorite color, exciting white, it is cotton so it is very easy to sew and comfortable to wear. The print is very subtle too, it doesn't distract you from noticing the details of the dress. Plus it is not intrusive to me visually (Roch, I understand that we are different, I respect that, it doesn't make me want to see you less).

The print on the fabric is so cute. I like the fact that at first glance it just seems as though there are small hints of color here and there, but if you look closely--ants! Orange, blue, gray and brown ones! (Someone seems sweet. Hahahahaha.)

I put in one pocket to balance my favorite part of the dress which is featured in the next photo.

The strap! I am so excited about the strap. I was able to get some D-rings yesterday and I couldn't wait to make something. If you should know, I got home around 1AM, took a shower, fixed up, started sewing and ended up sleeping past 5AM. That is excited for you.

Poncho-ish

I love this fabric, it is so soft and it feels nice against the skin. It comes in a lot of colors too (I think Miss October, November and December are going somewhere again real soon), I am very much tempted to get a few more. I had to buy a different machine needle to sew this and working on it is not very easy. One fold and the machine chokes and ruins the fabric. I like how this one turned out and I must say that personally, I think it was worth the effort. The only sad note I have about this is that I ran out of fabric, I was intending to add some detail to it.

Long Top

I made a top a long time ago. It is a very easy piece, I intend to use it as a cover up when I go to the beach. I like the fabric a lot, it is very comfortable and the print had a diagonal orientation so I didn't have a hard time slanting the cloth at an angle when I was cutting it. Nothing special about it, although I knotted the strap before sewing so it gathers a bit.

someday

I was in the bus on my way to work and there was a pogi boy (with a very clean haircut) of around 8 years in front of me with his nanny. I was holding on the headset of the seat and I felt pressure on my ring, I looked down and saw that nothing was hitting it anymore, I moved my hand a bit. Then it happened again, and again, I moved my hand each time.

I tried to ignore it, then for no reason, I looked down and saw pogi boy pressing on the ring. He looked away when he saw me looking. His nanny realized what was happening and told him off, he immediately pressed on my ring again then moved closer to the exit doors.

Admittedly, it is quite cute. I hope though that this pogi boy doesn't grow touching and pressing anything he feels like ummmm touching--and pressing, otherwise, girls beware, be afraid, be very afraid.

Turtle Power

I am so glad I finally finished this dress. I had been wanting to make a casual weekend dress that isn't too casual.

I spend extra time sewing a pouch on the dress. I might as well have one hand in my (pouch) pocket and the other one hitting a high five!

I also put a lot of effort to add more detail by utilizing other stitches. I finished the collar, arm hole and hem with the honeycomb stitch edged by a triple running stitch. These make the edges sharper. Should look interesting on a linen dress.

Here is the usual (seemingly suspect line up) photo.

assembler?

I recently had an inventory of my jewelry (and was not surprised to realize that these are no crown jewels) and found out that there were a few items I never wore. To mitigate the situation I scouted the internet for some tahitian pearls, I figured I could string a few with different colors, something like a spectrum of green into an invisible omega that I have had for ages. Because I scrimped, I ended up winning two of the five pearls--so much for my spectrum.

A genius (or indulgent) idea came to me last night, I could play jewelry designer and make a lariat necklace off the pearls and a necklace given by a friend (Kristine, this is you). I'm trying to be modest here, but I think I did well! When I looked at the finished product, I could not stop smiling.

(I didn't assemble it with my bare hands, I needed special tools though, these comprised of a cuticle nipper, scissors and tweezers. It was also convenient that the pearl seller half-drilled the pearls for me.)

favorite fabric

This is my favorite fabric ever. I almost never buy printed clothes and it is very rare that I get printed cloth. This one however, excited me. I even took a snapshot and used it as my mobile's background and God knows I never personalize anything. For years, my ringtone has been the nokia theme and you can well image that the theme as it was when I got the unit (It is quite simple to be me). I think it has been established just how much I like this cloth.

I took extra time cutting the cloth and even utilized a french curve. I didn't use a pattern (I still haven't used a pattern until now!), instead I measured a top that I have and tweaked the measurements to go from a button down poloshirt style collar to a have round neckline with a side slit (think: cheongsam minus the collar) dress instead. I also got carried away and curved the hem similar to a dress that I have which I am very fond of.

After much sewing with tons of detailing, I was quite happy with the end result. It looked even better after our dear Neneng has ironed it. It looked crisp at the edges without looking too stiff.

I feel (and look) stupid raising my arms like that, but it is the only way the shape of the dress could be seen. As usual, I am pissed with my photography, the dress looks better in person.

I wore this on Saturday. Saturday was fun, we had hot dark chocolate at Max Brenner, saw a play, had kare-kare and lechon kawali and fabric shopped. I'd like to thank Miss October for watching Avenue Q (for the second time) with me. (Btw, I got a fever when I got home, but Saturday was well worth the binat!)

juZt niZe

On the train home, I saw a girl carry a bag that says ME Bizness Apparel. I smiled. I know two other girls who would smile (or howl in laughter) to themselves (or everyone within three meters) at the sight of this bag.

One question: Is there some conspiracy to replace consonants with Z as often as possible?

I am sure this is not what I mean when I say I need to catch some zzzzs.

(I refuse to type the three letter word consisting only of an i and zs.)

what now?

When you run across something that you know would never get old, what do you do? Duck? Block? Look away? Walk away? Stand there and watch?

shiny and new

I think I have quite a lot of time in my hands the past few days. I am suddenly remembering things that I would have known in the past but chose to block. I feel like I accidentally re-learnt riding a bike and shockingly, I realized that I had been riding the bike wrong (there is an argument there that there is no "right way" when it comes to riding bikes and other potentially enjoyable and possibly, dangerous activities or engagements). I guess my point is that, I read the whole bike thing wrong. And I feel like a moron.

It will get old. I tend to tell myself that a lot, especially lately. I won't go into the details. I'm sure it is true, I just don't know how long it would take.

what's the point in my pride?

My sister sent over her mp3 player as she claims that something is wrong with the power (it is now working after I updated the firmware) and she now sports a new (and as usual, so much cooler than the older ones) iPod. Good for her.

I am still using my first edition Nano.

Anyways, this entry is about a song. As I was fidgeting over the player when I came across a song I liked so much but somehow forgot all about. I'm not the type to post lyrics (I indulged on it once in the past) so I won't. But if you know the song, I'm pretty sure you'd understand my enthusiasm. It's kinda cute.

I am not sure if this is a remake, but this old song sounds older.

sunny disposition from a dress

I woke up feeling pain in my abdomen, it is not because I did crunches, because I didn't. I think it is related to the monthly thing. I took one pain killer then a bath hoping that when I finish getting ready for work, the pain would have subsided. It didn't falter.

I called my boss then went back to bed. I tossed and turn for nearly an hour but my middle still hurt. I popped another pill. I waited. Nothing. No change.

At lunch time I was sure I needed to go to the doctor. When I got there, I found out that the clinic has discontinued their alliance with my insurance company so I had to call to inquire what could be done. I was lucky enough that there was a clinic at the same building tied up with my insurance company--and the doctor was quite good too.

After taking another pill (this time from the doctor) the pain was still just barely bearable plus I was feeling hungry too as I didn't have anything but water since I woke up. I headed to a deli at the basement of the building where I absolutely love the parma ham and arugula pizza. It was out of stock. I left the place and headed to the opposite shop where I remembered wanting to try the roast chicken. As I as in the booth I told the waiter that I wanted the roast chicken and a coke light. Minutes later the drink came and with it, a message from the manager that they have ran out of my order. I got meatball spaghetti instead. Nothing great, as ordinary as scrambled eggs but somehow it improved the my overall physical state, warm food does wonders to the body.

On my way back it started to rain and I was reminded that it is so cool that I get to stay home wrapped in comforter all day--even if the price I have to pay was pain in my tummy.

With all of today's hassle I surprised myself that I didn't curse or get pissed, I just took it at face value and moved on. Why such great mood? Maybe because I was wearing the yellow dress.

canary yellow? can(vas)!

Lately, I keep finding out that I seem to underestimate the effort behind simple looking dresses. Although this one was straightforward in the cloth cutting department, putting in the details really took a lot of meticulous work. It is my first time to make pockets too! Next time, I'm gonna give the slit pocket a shot.

I was pleasantly surprised with how this one worked out, as the cloth was so much thicker than what was ideal for such dress. And who would have thought I would wear a yellow dress.

back to almost basic gray

I was very much inspired by Halloween costumes that I decided to make a peasant-ish dress. Of course I am not aiming for a costume, just something that hints of the mentioned inspiration (feeling artist hahaha). I used the back side of a fabric that I got a few days ago because I felt that the front side was too loud. The dalmatian print did not encourage me to explore more drastic patterns. You can't imagine how much that dress stands out in my closet. I used the front side of the fabric to make the belt though. I thought it looked nice that way.

The dress looks nice with my wrestler belt too. Maybe I'll post a photo after the dress has been washed and ironed.

a very simple complicated dress

You can imagine how totally exhausting it is to take pictures of clothes that you sew. I accidentally pressed the button, it is like I am gesturing the loser L sign to myself. Great.

This looks simple enough but trust me, it is quite tricky, I suddenly have some respect to similar clothes (from this specific shop) which I bought. I ended up doing a lot of tweaking to make this dress wearable. I did take my time on the finishing as a dress (that seems) this simple should be well finished, otherwise it just looks like you wore a flour sack hoping it would pass off as a dress. I don't think I would sew a dress like this again. Oh, and one would notice that I picked a fabric more colorful and printed then those that I usually wear. I could almost hear a certain Ms. October say that you can actually break free from the norm. This is me, living dangerously (I feel like a Dalmatian).