tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59247556528047467912024-02-23T08:52:00.067+13:00Adventures + EverythingA blog with a few of my favourite thingsKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-91533883261758215432013-05-06T19:03:00.001+12:002013-05-06T19:07:25.996+12:00May Sixth<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today was my boyfriend's graduation! Yipee! He finally got his Master of Science. Again it rained hardcore during the day, hence the beret to protect my freshly washed hair hehe. Prepare yourself for more awkward and out of focus photos, this time courtesy of the boyfriend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made <a href="http://adventuresandeverything.blogspot.co.nz/2011/10/october-seven.html" target="_blank">this skirt</a> as part of <a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/tag/circle-skirt-sew-along/" target="_blank">Casey's circle skirt sew-along</a>. However, I had miscalculated the waist and ended up having to put in four pleats to take up the extra fabric. And after realising it was kind of out proportion wise on me, I cut 4 inches off it. Now I wear it all the time! Yipee!</span></div>
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Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-53748527865252560332013-05-05T17:48:00.000+12:002013-05-05T17:48:12.915+12:00May Fifth <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I finished this velour skirt! It's my first attempt at stretch fabrics eeep. Not too bad I think. I have a velour tank dress that I wear at least once a week, so I thought a skirt in a similar style would be useful. I should have enough fabric left over to make a gathered skirt too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry for the incredibly awkward self timer photos, it's been raining hardcore for most of the day and everyone else is out :( </span></div>
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<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-80733621548623758222013-05-02T12:54:00.000+12:002013-05-02T12:58:11.943+12:00May First<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm back! It's Me-Made-May and I've pledged to wear at least two handmade garments a week AND to refashion or finish one other item every week. I wore my Simplicity 1880 wrap dress with some tights, a skivvy and my new favourite op shops shoes (they were just $1!). </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like the colour is a little bit dull on me, but I'd might as well wear it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did a few hours of lab work until Tamzen and I went to see Lawrence Arabia (the singer) at the Wine Cellar. It was absolutely amazing! Here is a sneaky video Tamzen took. He took mostly requests and this song is originally a Reduction Agents number. </span></div>
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<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-60897415900952432192012-07-22T20:56:00.001+12:002012-07-22T20:57:15.493+12:00Sunday Inspiration #1<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sunday is the best time for procrastination and reflection. This week I've been thinking a lot about hair. I cut my own fringe somewhat successfully on Friday using the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkWlCUtJhs" target="_blank">twist method </a>, saving myself $7 that I'd usually spend to have it done at the hairdressers. I'm far too lazy to have my hair cut properly so I'm just aiming to grow it out as much as possible before it all becomes split ends. Eeeeek! Below is some of my current hair inspiration from <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, super 60s cuteness.</div>
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</div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-1401213399039245092012-07-15T21:20:00.000+12:002012-07-15T21:56:33.536+12:00July Fifteen<div style="text-align: center;">
Today is the last day of the holidays! Whoops, that went quick. Luckily I managed to get a few projects in. After the Colette Sorbetto blouse, I made the wrap dress version of Simplicity 1880 following <a href="http://www.afashionablestitch.com/tag/2-in-1-sewalong/" target="_blank">Sunni's sewalong</a>. I need help to mark the hem so I haven't been able to finish it yet. I'm happy with how it turned out.</div>
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I had to do a FBA, adding 2 inches to each side. It took two attempts, as the first time I under-estimated the amount I needed to add because I hadn't marked centre front on the pieces. Duh. The second time was better, but I had to add an extra pleat because there was too much fullness added on the bottom edge. Hmmmmm. Something to remember for next time. I'm unsure as to what the fabric is, but it's a slippery silky light fabric that my boyfriends mother bought for me. I used bias binding for the neckline and made the short sleeves. I will take some pictures of me in it the next time it is sunny around here.</div>
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After the dress, I started on the Colette sewing book. My boyfriend bought it for me at Christmas, but I had lent it to a friend for almost all of last semester. Anyway, I tried out the Meringue skirt, without scallops and with a waistband instead of the facings. I also like how it turned out. I did a sway back adjustment, although I don't know if that was the correct adjustment to do as the back/butt still isn't right. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-o1jiGOOtqsmGd1nsVA8H2jFy8db8ODG6cvcQhE946mhUMrzQ14LAYG09kBxjyA00wFFpw1yQp8aRZQhWw8yBURZ8ZUFvyQUxxrA1HT-Zz5AeTUv2ZRxpxIjbRLTxRjk13b6JNDhyz6Tt/s1600/IMG_2820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-o1jiGOOtqsmGd1nsVA8H2jFy8db8ODG6cvcQhE946mhUMrzQ14LAYG09kBxjyA00wFFpw1yQp8aRZQhWw8yBURZ8ZUFvyQUxxrA1HT-Zz5AeTUv2ZRxpxIjbRLTxRjk13b6JNDhyz6Tt/s400/IMG_2820.JPG" width="348" /></a></div>
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T<span style="background-color: white;">he fabric is a $6/metre Thai cotton from a local emporium. I also got the invisible zipper and thread from there because it was super cheap, but the thread moulted a bit and I wasn't happy with the zipper. I got the dam thing in, it's not perfect, but I figure I'll just wear the skirt until it breaks and the replace it. There is still a lot of fabric leftover and I'm contemplating trying out Simplicity 3688 as high waisted shorts for the summer. In my books, one can never too many polka dots. </span></div>
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It's finally holidays and I made something! I decided to unpick my Minnie Mouse Halloween dress and use the fabric to try out the Colette Sorbetto pattern .</div>
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After one muslin and a FBA, it turned out ok. It's probably something I'd wear over jeans in the summer. <span style="background-color: white;">It's not super flattering on me because of the lack of closure making the waist huge, but it's a starting point. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I got Simplicity 1880 at spotlight on sale (at 50% off it was till like $11.WTF) for the sew along so that might be next on the list, or the rest of the Colette patterns from the book. </span></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-19864232343456435202012-06-20T15:46:00.000+12:002012-06-20T15:46:56.096+12:00June Twenty<div style="text-align: center;">
Pinterest+Polyvore=Pure procrastination</div>
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I've been dreaming of a holiday for a long time. <span style="background-color: white;">I want to go to Melbourne and since the <a href="http://harvestfestival.com.au/">Harvest</a> festival </span><span style="background-color: white;">line-up</span><span style="background-color: white;"> has been announced my day-dreaming has doubled. </span></div>
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Beck! Cake! Liars! Santigold! The Dandy Warhols! Shopping! Art Galleries! </div>
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I've been organising ideas regarding a holiday 'capsule' wardrobe instead of studying. Whoops. </div>
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Nick gave me the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/">Colette Sewing Handbook</a> for Christmas and I just LOVE it so much (isn't he good?!)</div>
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Yay! I love a sew along and I can't wait to show off a finished project. </div>
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First up is the Meringue skirt. I'm thinking making it in black or navy to maximise it's usage. </div>
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I finished the Christmas dress! On Christmas eve I was up past midnight hemming it. </div>
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And another wonderful surprise was the package from <a href="http://mollysews.blogspot.com/">Molly</a>, all the way from Chicago! </div>
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I won this cute pattern and a lovely pleated skirt. I love it! Thanks Molly :)</div>
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On the 17th we held our annual Xmas Party! I had been dreaming of something outdoors, but the forecast was for rain. Rats. Instead we set everything up inside. A big long table, flowers from the garden and some candles. We had a bucket of chicken and a bunch of salads, as wells as delicious deserts. The boys and some girls played cricket in the garden. Nothing better than spending time with friends at Christmas time!</div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-90374265405485285002011-12-08T21:11:00.001+13:002011-12-08T21:15:27.682+13:00December Eight<div style="text-align: center;">
I got some fabric at Spotlight to make a dress for Christmas. It's got cats and dogs on it too! </div>
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Last weekend I made these pillows from some odd offcuts. I'm so lazy I didn't even measure them out, so they're a little loose in places. I just went the simplest thing I could think of, no zips or buttons. Once I figure out buttonholes, I might do some. I'm still using the machine from hell; I keep expecting it to come right. It does OK mostly until the bobbin runs out, then it throws a fit. </div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-47470609230389403602011-11-21T19:00:00.000+13:002011-11-23T14:48:28.693+13:00November Twenty Two<div style="text-align: center;">
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I keep scratching my head wondering what it was I wanted to be. </div>
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I don't remember anything specific. Maybe Olympic Gymnast, Ballerina, etc... pretty general stuff.</div>
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After watching Sister Act I'm pretty sure I wanted to become a Nun.</div>
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Or Frenchie! With vibrant pink hair and pastel clothing. </div>
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Every year Nick's family organises christmas wish lists. How organised! It suppose it takes the guess work out of present buying/making. Because I can't afford much at the moment, I'll be making most of our gifts this year. Nick says there's nothing on his list, but I got to thinking about what would be on mine.<br />
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I ran out of time to make something really nice, so I just improvised. I traced the outline from an old dress that I like the shape of, but made it way bigger. It turned out REALLY big. Oh well, I will recut it later. </div>
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One American Apparel-esque gingham skirt. Check! It's significantly longer than theirs, falling to the perfect below the knee/slimmest part of the leg. It's quite a thick cotton, so it hold he shape well. And it has pockets! There's a little bit of leftover fabric, so I'm going to make up some cushions for the couch. </div>
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AND popping into the local Sallies last weekend I found these 1930s cookbooks. They had another 2 but I picked these two because they were in the best condition (maybe I should have gone with the busted up ones now that I think about it). One had these extra recipes and notes in it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Whoo!</span></div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-69974106260455885802011-10-19T18:00:00.000+13:002011-10-31T18:32:56.329+13:00October Nineteen<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924755652804746791.post-7179496004399979842011-10-15T17:38:00.000+13:002011-10-16T17:42:34.551+13:00October Fifteen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made chocolate, chocolate and peanut butter and lemon cupcakes for a "Love your body" cupcake party for <a href="http://www.eden.org.nz/">Eden</a>. I figured out what size a cupcake actually is, only after I'd made the muffin sized chocolate ones. Whoops. At least now I'm less afraid of cupcakes.</div>
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I love the look of these gingham skirts from <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa0310g.html?cid=151">American Apparel</a>. </div>
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But really, they're way too short for me and more than I can afford.</div>
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I don't want to break my 'buy nothing new in October' vow just yet, so I've bought some secondhand fabric and zipz from Trademe. I've drawn up the pattern already from <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/08/sew-full-gathered-skirt-part-one-make.html">Gertie's tutorial</a>, and I'm ready to roll!</div>
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Or rather cut and stitch. Hehe. </div>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645962414123088110noreply@blogger.com4