tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107426160300741742024-02-15T15:29:19.742-08:00Wall Street By Day :: Hardcore Crafter By NightBecause I want it allC. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-38458646405922237802013-12-30T15:56:00.000-08:002013-12-30T19:10:46.608-08:00Keystone Dressmaking<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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<span lang="EN">One <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1685805092" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> morning while still on my engagement Cloud 9, I picked up my pattern-drafting tools, paper, some muslin, a glass of Riesling and embarked on journey to make my wedding dress. I said to myself “so…where do I start?”. After some thumb-twiddling and rhythmic tapping of my pencil on the table a few times I found the answer……get another glass of wine!!!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I knew exactly how I wanted to finish but was cluelss as to how to start. As I postulated different approaches to the construction process (Bottom-Up, Top-Down, Center-Out?), the one thing I was sure of is that it had to fit. Having been a bridesmaid 3x I fortunately had my old BM dresses hanging around and noticed that they all had something in common. They were distinct in style and fabrication, however as strapless dresses, they all were very well (as in closely) fitted in the bodice. Despite the various designs on the bodices and various skirt weights , the bustiers (under-bodices) were nearly identical. That was my “AHA!” moment. As long under-bodice is nice and snug, I could GO CRAZY with the designs on the top and on the skirt because it would be very well supported. The under-bodice <u>is</u> a <b>keystone</b>. I perfected the under-bodice before starting the any other part of the dress.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I used a VERY heavy muslin specifically for the under-bodice. I had about 5 yds. in my stash with no recollection of where I purchased it. I eventually found another provider who charged a whopping $12/yd. I’m sure that is not what I paid previously. I was told its called “tailor’s muslin”. I boned the princess seams and just center of the zipper and side seams in the back with an awesome sew-through boning I found on Ebay. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Given my time crunch I didn’t document much of the fitting process in pictures. In short, since this top is extremely fitted, the hard part was figuring out where to cinch and where to release fabric. This is where my second biggest lesson comes in: Do not try to make your body fit the shape of a pattern you see in the text book! The body never lies. I spent way too much time wondering why my pattern “looked right” on the flat but looked horrible on me. I often would make a fitting adjustment, transfer it to paper – then <b>erase it</b> because the pattern no longer looked like the textbook. Insane!<u></u><u></u></div>
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For example look at the text book version of the busiter pattern. I’m curvy and not very tall so my natural waist is actually much <i>higher</i> at the side seam<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> than in the front. Once I accepted this fact all my fitting problems where resolved. My only fit worry from there was not losing or gaining weight. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><u></u></div>
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C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-71299519535630975102013-11-04T20:52:00.000-08:002013-11-05T04:09:10.153-08:00Should I make my own wedding dress?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...Is not a question I asked myself. The first thing that came to mind when it was time to shop for THE MOST IMPORTANT DRESS I'LL EVER WEAR was............"I would never forgive myself if I didn't make it". As if all my years of toiling behind a sewing machine would have been for naught if I didn't AT LEAST give it a try. My resolve was strong, however. Even if the damn thing fell apart half way through the ceremony, I was determined to make it and by God's good grace I did! So here are my top 5 tips for any lady who embarks on this journey.<br />
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I veered away from and beading, embroidery or lace. Although I'm not the hugest fan of those applications my concern was the time I needed to make it wedding-tacular. A 10 month engagement while working 60+ hrs a week was an obvious no-no. I've always loved ultra 3D garments and I can <a href="http://dishmake.blogspot.com/2007/12/pirate-shirt-makeover.html">flounce with the best of them</a> so my dress design was a no brainer for me. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Be very patient</span></b><br />
I searched the web for encouragement before I got started and I was shocked by how many blogs say <u>don't do it</u>! I've heard it all from <i>"you need 4 arms and 16 elbows to fit yourself" </i>or <i> "only true master seamstress should every try to fit herself". </i>Give me a break!!! What is point of writing a blog post with discouraging advice?!?!?! Do you want to know the <i>REAL SECRET </i> to fitting yourself no matter your skill level??? PATIENCE! That's all, a big bowl of <b>never give up</b>. If you trust that you will figure it out eventually, it will happen...eventually. I made 17 versions of my bodice until it fit perfectly. During the last 10 versions I was altering the pattern by only 1/8" at a time. Now, the length of your 'eventually' will depend on your skill level - I just made sure I gave myself ample time. I'll talk more about my fitting process in another post.<br />
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Don't comb through Amazon looking for the holy grail of wedding dressmaking. It is a waste of time and money. After all a wedding dress is just a dress only a little longer and maybe poofier than your usual dresses. You are better off putting a plan together to collect all the <u>specific</u> tutorials you will need based on your dress design and get going!! If your dress has appliqué - consult your appliqué guru. Fancy a ribbon corset top? - there are billions of tutorials online. Do you need a galactic petticoat? - consult your...eh..never-mind just buy it on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-HOOP-White-Petticoat-Wedding-Gown-Crinoline-Petticoat-Skirt-Slip-1/151157605263?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D261%26meid%3D2477408563425958404%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D380761935904%26">eBay</a>. For example, this was my first time using boning in a full bodice. This picture I found on Pinterest gave me some guidance on where to place them. If at any time I hit a part of the dress making where I wasn't sure how to move on, I consulted an "expert" source. If they provided little help - I just went back to my usual trial-and-error practice.<br />
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The hardest part about drafting a dress you are REALLY excited about trying on is fighting through the muslin phase. I so desperately wanted to go straight from paper to satin just so I could see myself dressed in white. But alas, I would need to be a magician to pull off hand drafting each pattern piece PERFECTLY without testing it first. I burned through 10yds of cheap poly bridal satin to test each pattern piece before cutting into the silk satin. It was well worth it. I was able to ensure all the pieces hung in the right direction and made some crucial alteration. I even tested how and where I would place the fusible. I first cut my final fabric only 2 weeks before the wedding (crazy, huh?) By then I had a tried and trued the pattern in muslin and just kicked into autopilot for the final.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Get undergarments early</span></b><br />
I HIGHLY recommend buying your shoes, bra and petticoat (if you need it) BEFORE you start your dress. Making the final dress fit without alteration was ideal for me. I knew I ran the risk of a seamstress significantly altering the look of the dress if it didn't fit properly before it was finished. Bridal bustiers modify your shape so a well fitting dress will account for those adjustments. You'll need your shoes for your hem length of course, but the petticoat (if you need it) must be worn with the shoes. Depending on the fullness you may need anywhere from an additional 2+ inches on the bottom to ensure the dress lightly dusts the floor.<br />
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<br />C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-52729547310366973472013-11-02T11:34:00.000-07:002013-11-04T20:53:03.438-08:00No longer a Señorita......It's Señora Cindy!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I won't bore you with my exploits over the past 4+ years and cut straight to the chase - I'M A MRS YA'LL!!!!! My long time beau and I recently jumped the broom and I'm making a return to blogging to share all the fun crafty bits that came along with my DIY Wedding....there were plenty. I thought it would be "fun" to make invites, all the bouquets/boutonnieres, place cards, tablecloths, a Gatsby inspired headdress for the bachelorette party... oh and did I mention my wedding dress? Now that it is all over I can say it was something out of a Dickens novel: "<b style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">It was the best of times, it was the worst of times....." </b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 19.1875px;">Even after all of those </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 19.1875px;">sleepless nights and near breakdowns in the end it was all worth it! Stay tuned, construction details to come!!!</span></span><br />
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C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-10506759292959800482009-09-07T10:58:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:18:30.100-07:00Color Blocked Dress<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(I must be losing my wit...my post titles have been quit lame of late. I'll try to do better next time!!!)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ltDvuVWo0b2Gh5M8QE-PP_zG0Bat1BCEH24H6Bjw83fOuN1PLIMg_dOwZQ4USI7Isg5B3nBzlxowL_18u4K0ZAvH4GT1DTI80flH9iCSPqSM8t2m8lWGDdP-0aVWuGLGbnTlOrhPs2Y/s1600-h/IMG_1117.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ltDvuVWo0b2Gh5M8QE-PP_zG0Bat1BCEH24H6Bjw83fOuN1PLIMg_dOwZQ4USI7Isg5B3nBzlxowL_18u4K0ZAvH4GT1DTI80flH9iCSPqSM8t2m8lWGDdP-0aVWuGLGbnTlOrhPs2Y/s400/IMG_1117.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378793615199063810" border="0" /></a>BURDA 05-117B-2009<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Here is another dress I've been holding out on (sorry!!!). It is from the adorable Dresses Dresses Dresses Issue from this past May. After having a VERY difficult time locating this issue in NYC just days after it hitting the shelves (I guess all the sewnista's have my old spots pegged!) I decided to subscribe to Burda. Quite frankly, I don't know what I was waiting for...<br /><br />Anyhow, back to the dress. I got this fabric from Metro Textiles for a excellent price. It's 100% cotton and appears to be a run-off from a designer named "Quest". As soon as I walked in I ran to it..I LOVE color blocking and design was funky enough for my taste and subdued enough for me to wear it to the office which is a major WIN!! If you ever get your hands on a fabric like this let me offer these suggestions:<br /><ul><li>Ensure you have balance. Especially with a pattern like I used. The bodice alone has 8 pieces so it looks better if you maintain the the flow of the colorway consistent with each piece. Using this approach required me to think about pattern piece several times before cutting and I did not cut on the fold for that reason. I also bought an extra yard of fabric to give me more options when cutting. You don't want a garment with a large grouping of one color on one side and several colors broken up on the other side leaving it looking "unbalanced". If the latter happens it could potentially take away from the design of the pattern once complete.<br /></li><li>Beware of your lady bits!!! Don't leave oddly placed lines, flowers, cut-outs etc. around your chest or lower regions. Here is a <a href="http://dishmake.blogspot.com/2008/06/quiz.html">good example</a> of why you wouldn't want that.<br /></li></ul>The only fitting adjustments I made were to grade the from a 36 to a 38 at the hip and to shorten the hem by 2.5 inches. I'm only 5'3" so it was still at a respectable office length :-)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBYJrOikAVR5KAiahEMp_VsZo-EI1QgEO0FLhh2n-wwC2gv7YU-krnn7CkGIpbo6ZIK_Od4zFVyFif9iUFa0srhI6OPUQ8byj-AGWv0CW7YgsPGzjC280E93Q4MRAUPvEpa9snQ1kXpA/s1600-h/IMG_1118.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBYJrOikAVR5KAiahEMp_VsZo-EI1QgEO0FLhh2n-wwC2gv7YU-krnn7CkGIpbo6ZIK_Od4zFVyFif9iUFa0srhI6OPUQ8byj-AGWv0CW7YgsPGzjC280E93Q4MRAUPvEpa9snQ1kXpA/s400/IMG_1118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378793622257584898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Back</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCnccpzwH68nIfVJYo8qJnwATHPGupwHBNl5KYLc1AkE-Ncyh9FeOfK9ZLvaAnrz9ZBog5BvUylpOhv6fGDORP6T9kmdSZBEiC3RZkUboprai1WPH0nYyszNKHnI2ldHC0Kp0BzxzErU/s1600-h/000001765140.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCnccpzwH68nIfVJYo8qJnwATHPGupwHBNl5KYLc1AkE-Ncyh9FeOfK9ZLvaAnrz9ZBog5BvUylpOhv6fGDORP6T9kmdSZBEiC3RZkUboprai1WPH0nYyszNKHnI2ldHC0Kp0BzxzErU/s400/000001765140.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378796115040699890" border="0" /></a>The design does get a bit lost in the fabric pattern. I just want to show how pretty it would be even with a solid color.<br /><br />Lastly, Happy Labor Day!!!!<br /></div></div></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-28560654225494388982009-08-05T18:12:00.000-07:002009-08-10T19:25:44.408-07:00Magazine to Closet in 15 seconds flat<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2HHXRamxNtwqB6EfO10KhPYSQXivSFSAGPVyyVhXFfVQQlidGcc3_FBmSorJOUwyV0cvoWBGxqB7hktEWPgNfr8xbL-OcejQDCqEgcYQvEa98tuZzEbhoT-7uUS1Q_jKfKdbZVYGvB8/s1600-h/IMG_0273.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363690133613578402" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2HHXRamxNtwqB6EfO10KhPYSQXivSFSAGPVyyVhXFfVQQlidGcc3_FBmSorJOUwyV0cvoWBGxqB7hktEWPgNfr8xbL-OcejQDCqEgcYQvEa98tuZzEbhoT-7uUS1Q_jKfKdbZVYGvB8/s400/IMG_0273.jpg" border="0" /></a>BWOF 02-2008-103B<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />At least that's how it felt. I nearly forgot I made this until I looked at my backlog of unpublished projects. I swear I wore it 17 times before the warm weather hit. I had major issues fitting the collar...perhaps I didn't cut the pattern properly. Either way no one could tell and it didn't stop me from wearing the bejeezus out of it. But isn't that just the way things happen sometimes....you fudge your way through a garment and love it to bits....so much so that all your close friends have probably seen you in it. But then you painstakingly sew a garment and it ends up collecting dust in the closet. C'est la vie!C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-35693863878792450452009-07-30T19:20:00.000-07:002009-08-03T07:05:18.158-07:00I shall call her...Semi Me!I've had the pleasure of bringing home my very own custom dressform!!! While I did own one of the adjustable plastic forms but they aren't ideal for draping. I wanted something sturdy and anatomically correct to draft my patterns from(posts on draping class to come). While I was at it, I went and got one custom to my size!! <a href="http://www.andysdressform.com/"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Andy of Andy's Model</span> </a>forms made it. After working for a major dressform company for 30 years he went off and started his own business and his work is <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">absolutely phenomenal</span>! Many NYC designers order his custom hand crafted work and with good reason....the man is good! I'm still in awe with how much the thing resembles my shape and is anatomically correct with only my providing a few measurements. He even offered me the opportunity to check the form before it was finished, a courtesy I appreciate since I'm a novice.<br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkJL9uom9A34Baw3peeKrUC4uIL1n5-Vj-wAVJKTWvoE7CXNRKwJ5BpveLzFmNq3WXkM5bjabAY6jlnkaZk-IH6sE5ua3JvzCdsRmN_S4i4Iii_DLk-6RopG0vUhbqYAmGjHjbvbYuco/s1600-h/IMG_1194.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364433209328695458" style="WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkJL9uom9A34Baw3peeKrUC4uIL1n5-Vj-wAVJKTWvoE7CXNRKwJ5BpveLzFmNq3WXkM5bjabAY6jlnkaZk-IH6sE5ua3JvzCdsRmN_S4i4Iii_DLk-6RopG0vUhbqYAmGjHjbvbYuco/s320/IMG_1194.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSNihz_U59NY-CITKE_rgGelBQQWOXF7WCMtiACs-gxVKhHHgLGHfu5Ncw7YiiecqUpWCyHIZJWx2Z4GoSLI8fmYENnCp5Y7dTjix60r7-nApqn1yXWjhcTG5W2aLpIwCf-mHv4WzuLE/s1600-h/IMG_1196.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364433212848540242" style="WIDTH: 111px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSNihz_U59NY-CITKE_rgGelBQQWOXF7WCMtiACs-gxVKhHHgLGHfu5Ncw7YiiecqUpWCyHIZJWx2Z4GoSLI8fmYENnCp5Y7dTjix60r7-nApqn1yXWjhcTG5W2aLpIwCf-mHv4WzuLE/s320/IMG_1196.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />I also ordered the form with two special features: A derier and collapsible shoulders. The former was a must for me since..well..you know *blushes*. The latter was for the times you need to try something tight on the form without having to stretch it over the wide shoulder. They pop in and right out.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_brXTmZ8nd9fgN1UcBf4fwwxYuO2MoWiVoCFv60nDO4n8P8S6WN19pGOdgnC5F1_ZHnHict2EjjCq1Sx3VL_icGDjQHplK8O5h9iriyUE-slmo7zs4x49n0q0VGYZvxOd1wFyKfh__rA/s1600-h/IMG_1198.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364433216764241922" style="WIDTH: 99px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_brXTmZ8nd9fgN1UcBf4fwwxYuO2MoWiVoCFv60nDO4n8P8S6WN19pGOdgnC5F1_ZHnHict2EjjCq1Sx3VL_icGDjQHplK8O5h9iriyUE-slmo7zs4x49n0q0VGYZvxOd1wFyKfh__rA/s320/IMG_1198.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCNWGAB1Wh04VOnj86ug9w-k4xrNaQHJ22A1OPKlwmDGtxO2sla3ZA2vSmAguLUZXeUWCjrJq4dRzHSICT1es09pgGil0N6ieoC_vfo2xI9mIrSm-4eY4JPbAyCMmOExSuuF8P1IZ_a4/s1600-h/IMG_1201.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364433218943931538" style="WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCNWGAB1Wh04VOnj86ug9w-k4xrNaQHJ22A1OPKlwmDGtxO2sla3ZA2vSmAguLUZXeUWCjrJq4dRzHSICT1es09pgGil0N6ieoC_vfo2xI9mIrSm-4eY4JPbAyCMmOExSuuF8P1IZ_a4/s320/IMG_1201.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here are the measurements I gave him:<br /><ul><li>Bust</li><li>Natural Waist</li><li>Hip (fullest part)</li><li>Front Waist Length (front base to natural waist) </li><li>Back Waist Length (front base to natural waist)</li><li>High Pin Shoulder (mid shoulder to bust apex)</li><li>Neck (around base of the neck)</li><li>Front Shoulder (front armpit to front armpit, dressforms don't have arms)</li><li>High Hip (Where your hip bone is. B/w waist and full of the hip)</li></ul><br />I recommend Andy's work and you should definitely give him a shot if you are looking to get a professional dressform, be it custom or standard sizing. I shopped around and this level of quality at his price is a extreme bargain. Tell him his buddy Cindy sent you, he'll hook you up ;-)C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-27002982027035824352009-07-26T13:35:00.000-07:002009-07-29T05:47:44.625-07:00Haute Couture Techniques: The Review<span style="font-size:78%;">For the record, I'm going ignore the large gap of time between posts...mainly because I've come to grips with the concept of "Tempus Fugit" a.k.a "Times Flies". And it seems the more flying it does the better it gets at it.... so while I try new methods of trying to catch-up, I hope you still pay me visit or follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/Dishmey">Twitter</a> :-)</span><br /><br />During the Spring 2009 semester at F.I.T I took Haute Couture Techniques. I figured I could learn more hand-working techniques to add to my arsenal. The class was in a lecture format and we only worked on small fabric samples. As we learned the technique the instructor gave examples of how and why a couture atelier would incorporate them into garment construction.<br />While I did enjoy the class, especially the camaraderie with all of the students, I wouldn't say the class exposed any major show stopping secrets. If anything, it was the minor things that weren't even official parts of the course curriculum that made it worthwhile (like how to properly use a thimble, or how to thread a Merrow, etc). For those who regularly read and engage in the sewing blogosphere and read books like Claire Shaeffers Couture Sewing, this class would have been a cake walk. So without further adieu here are samples I made in class:<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Hem (Inside the garment) and Edge (Outside the garment) Facings.</span> Using 1/4" seam allowances (SA) I machine stay stitched the top edge and stitched the edge of the facing to the fabric. After turning facing and pressing the seams, the top edge was folded in to the stay stitched and blind slip stitched to the fabric.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D2Tqdq7qFnnN65q3PN4a9OA-vJfw-5qhVqeJg4pT2DfLgY9GghU-KmxP998wBS408rmSxZj1cn1lfyJdqVZSRD_c13aMGTHugtI-bVY28m00m1L0RwbTX_7xkI0ziiUoH8ce9Ueb39Q/s1600-h/IMG_1030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363685762809283698" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D2Tqdq7qFnnN65q3PN4a9OA-vJfw-5qhVqeJg4pT2DfLgY9GghU-KmxP998wBS408rmSxZj1cn1lfyJdqVZSRD_c13aMGTHugtI-bVY28m00m1L0RwbTX_7xkI0ziiUoH8ce9Ueb39Q/s320/IMG_1030.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7-lQ0p3eztexuIW-Vi-OcKDdQdxKeyH-7kPGFzWSHz7l_92D2WPRsu3rDAFWBdTWC2n2FYbdzmZIbF8wqB3zj5Mch8zCOoahZEPLXAWOj0W68n4ZdVeerblmz941u6vm-MIemkJSKRE/s1600-h/IMG_1029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363685756165142530" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7-lQ0p3eztexuIW-Vi-OcKDdQdxKeyH-7kPGFzWSHz7l_92D2WPRsu3rDAFWBdTWC2n2FYbdzmZIbF8wqB3zj5Mch8zCOoahZEPLXAWOj0W68n4ZdVeerblmz941u6vm-MIemkJSKRE/s320/IMG_1029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here is a view of back side of the blind slip stitch, if I used thread to match the fabric, it would appear invisible.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZFbpLhopNR8sBVTf616JVBuAr9Yd6zpKM992y8ZIIXLcIgxv4oCWO2543zgQlCwFwZdXp_mT2j3BSYlEEABoXxHv5owRNiFuyOhZv_RjEJNCNrNSIKVF3JgUTbR7n_0frdepjVGhT7A/s1600-h/IMG_1034.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363685781051741602" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZFbpLhopNR8sBVTf616JVBuAr9Yd6zpKM992y8ZIIXLcIgxv4oCWO2543zgQlCwFwZdXp_mT2j3BSYlEEABoXxHv5owRNiFuyOhZv_RjEJNCNrNSIKVF3JgUTbR7n_0frdepjVGhT7A/s320/IMG_1034.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Lace Applique on Silk Organza. </span>Here we used two different kinds of hand stitches to attach lace to organza. I used tiny blanket/afghan stitches and on the applique and edge lace and the overhand stitch.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5msHSvgUphMtZcXJuWdQq7Zr8kusxyCAIl5Wrgj6iM93gc9Hq3wpHk2kxDpenIQWDVIwkdrdpVIhPhSRw2OK5NN2VXGIuL4Hw7RyEt1kzK9CC9wd069NuU0J9K02b37DOUKGRNP-oPtw/s1600-h/IMG_1042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363689158328834066" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5msHSvgUphMtZcXJuWdQq7Zr8kusxyCAIl5Wrgj6iM93gc9Hq3wpHk2kxDpenIQWDVIwkdrdpVIhPhSRw2OK5NN2VXGIuL4Hw7RyEt1kzK9CC9wd069NuU0J9K02b37DOUKGRNP-oPtw/s320/IMG_1042.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigboNXcrEtJ5QcYfftCN4LIZ5bECW-eCOsGYNybiwfDw26mEOXCa2ORmDdU7GCHHR-Oq5MZSwrPqY-D-w4xBs9qUGe5rYChlMgWXppZ3L5qweitw2D-scAdsLk-lfyeRTnYPUH4_L7LZc/s1600-h/IMG_1043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363689170537087762" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigboNXcrEtJ5QcYfftCN4LIZ5bECW-eCOsGYNybiwfDw26mEOXCa2ORmDdU7GCHHR-Oq5MZSwrPqY-D-w4xBs9qUGe5rYChlMgWXppZ3L5qweitw2D-scAdsLk-lfyeRTnYPUH4_L7LZc/s320/IMG_1043.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJ_PstUJomHZ4kJTzhuLi0q9oBsFhH_FYYrcg33pp03T26siP7LadApglsxaoiF-snV3Xf2t2B2fdAZYpcpAxP2d-ZzGyc3P4jipGytfvU23AGAb55O16oaoX8OR4MKSX1Q0qh9UN6a0/s1600-h/IMG_1047.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363689173354693170" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJ_PstUJomHZ4kJTzhuLi0q9oBsFhH_FYYrcg33pp03T26siP7LadApglsxaoiF-snV3Xf2t2B2fdAZYpcpAxP2d-ZzGyc3P4jipGytfvU23AGAb55O16oaoX8OR4MKSX1Q0qh9UN6a0/s320/IMG_1047.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4t0DGiIoJbT3A4XpOSGJ2lbEDcFFaNMNBowigKGUZP1GcDMWdCt8hnE3FcACYY6gXnXtFmNno2PyZvjE57PCXglGLVboRBQ9mewO_J4d7yAYpM66B2C-GTez50MAFTS2zXtySzGZf68/s1600-h/IMG_1050.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363689175965727186" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4t0DGiIoJbT3A4XpOSGJ2lbEDcFFaNMNBowigKGUZP1GcDMWdCt8hnE3FcACYY6gXnXtFmNno2PyZvjE57PCXglGLVboRBQ9mewO_J4d7yAYpM66B2C-GTez50MAFTS2zXtySzGZf68/s320/IMG_1050.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">French and Mock French seams on Organza</span>. The french seam is stronger.....<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGdwHfGBZfRsTZReEA1rJQnCGgLoU_yjDtpViTiWaoTmXbXOrjYsQ0ReFbk3m-uuyuqHQqmMnPUtbtBZQuVRoWh4DOkCAMa2IO1b4O6C0tkkK7c8X4E2IQx2ftzP5XH9FbiPZIkOyDZ8/s1600-h/IMG_1052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363697444540023442" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGdwHfGBZfRsTZReEA1rJQnCGgLoU_yjDtpViTiWaoTmXbXOrjYsQ0ReFbk3m-uuyuqHQqmMnPUtbtBZQuVRoWh4DOkCAMa2IO1b4O6C0tkkK7c8X4E2IQx2ftzP5XH9FbiPZIkOyDZ8/s320/IMG_1052.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuZXwDjKzYhVGBzwp1PoGlJgo64M3MWIYnNCJWA6hvCkM3JW2VRMwnaqizkxQwOvZVulQaGD2Elk8_6Np6UzroVD6zgP-m-q5ucLR1xRWnCcUQibQixRzCFgvm7XlQ779Ug3Ihhf7X60/s1600-h/IMG_1053.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363697451507605362" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuZXwDjKzYhVGBzwp1PoGlJgo64M3MWIYnNCJWA6hvCkM3JW2VRMwnaqizkxQwOvZVulQaGD2Elk8_6Np6UzroVD6zgP-m-q5ucLR1xRWnCcUQibQixRzCFgvm7XlQ779Ug3Ihhf7X60/s320/IMG_1053.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />...but the mock french seam has less bulk.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RcfEAJs33yZKe9MtJ4LbtiJWdwwc25w5azuB6dnE1mDLEdAfXtT8Q6N0Q9-azuPVI6vE0u3ke3qTDKeg8icRtZywv-YfJRkjFLJidNOWILHsgkhmZhRSXZ8t8QBZg-rLSrDz4jKb0fg/s1600-h/IMG_1055.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363697453638608434" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RcfEAJs33yZKe9MtJ4LbtiJWdwwc25w5azuB6dnE1mDLEdAfXtT8Q6N0Q9-azuPVI6vE0u3ke3qTDKeg8icRtZywv-YfJRkjFLJidNOWILHsgkhmZhRSXZ8t8QBZg-rLSrDz4jKb0fg/s320/IMG_1055.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o0hhgt7kaAkeme9olGtg189IoSojC-wxbLT4_Z1LNGaSNPpT2fQrRNPpmLzaxv3Xs8AexkosNUBJiHPpWAutWJyOMUrXQU4s3sZybgOcKXg9px7qM0-E6XpDEQH9iCLu3akcWbhRa18/s1600-h/IMG_1060.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363697460870963426" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2o0hhgt7kaAkeme9olGtg189IoSojC-wxbLT4_Z1LNGaSNPpT2fQrRNPpmLzaxv3Xs8AexkosNUBJiHPpWAutWJyOMUrXQU4s3sZybgOcKXg9px7qM0-E6XpDEQH9iCLu3akcWbhRa18/s320/IMG_1060.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">To be continued.......</span>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-73844779714274851982009-04-17T10:10:00.000-07:002009-07-26T16:10:22.129-07:00Wedding Perfect<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMn-BocBxQLL6L4Mfltp9yGwh1m4-fT_50diXkWoWW0LC0xjIWCrxXGhulp-1C-UJUj7LF2yIEgTW3g38Hc74tdadf7sjh0b7C8EOztPgSpmhoMDNNK6ZZ9dQnJcaOraLertavKvOqYI/s1600-h/IMG_0659%5B1%5D"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMn-BocBxQLL6L4Mfltp9yGwh1m4-fT_50diXkWoWW0LC0xjIWCrxXGhulp-1C-UJUj7LF2yIEgTW3g38Hc74tdadf7sjh0b7C8EOztPgSpmhoMDNNK6ZZ9dQnJcaOraLertavKvOqYI/s400/IMG_0659%5B1%5D" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322571738321788850" border="0" /></a><br />Mr Honnie was in his fraternity brother's wedding so I needed a dress that would be arm-candy worthy. Of course...Burda nailed it...again! My faith in them is increasing and unwavering. I sought out the December 2008 evening wear issue and picked the exclusive design #103. I cut the top as a size 36 then graded up a size at the waist to a 38 in the bottom. It fit PERFECTLY no alterations not complaints, nada, zip, zilch, nichts!! I used a cream silk crinkle chiffon for the bodice and a Chado Ralph Rucci plum double face wool crepe for the skirt. Both were from Mood.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXKKaTEz5ZiAwRTNnNy1e2bfnLGKUf50ql1iAZj-XxBW5T3foB00VYKXLdPwcjpRqNbm_FtmThHskEaNXU4euZ8wEpdizWdPG7WV-pGQSBWR920OtG25G0hd0uiloRZ3tGLcFBQsXZaY/s1600-h/IMG_0711.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXKKaTEz5ZiAwRTNnNy1e2bfnLGKUf50ql1iAZj-XxBW5T3foB00VYKXLdPwcjpRqNbm_FtmThHskEaNXU4euZ8wEpdizWdPG7WV-pGQSBWR920OtG25G0hd0uiloRZ3tGLcFBQsXZaY/s400/IMG_0711.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322571732084107970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">--------<br /><br /></div>I had to you show you this picture. I was "long-arming" a photo of me and Honnie at the dinner table. I didn't understand why everyone on the other side of the table was giggling at us until I saw the photo......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzTGwEc4e2_1k3zORFJWRCv94p-Ny-7natu21O6UOIzUaIhy73jT3bfqZDZsuaygcQgAPmb4ojkV69ST3ACwVnyXmsCE4cyDGUDZuvPh2vz-S6egOb-dY3YDJjAq7hdrio45heILJxBs/s1600-h/IMG_0687%5B1%5D"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzTGwEc4e2_1k3zORFJWRCv94p-Ny-7natu21O6UOIzUaIhy73jT3bfqZDZsuaygcQgAPmb4ojkV69ST3ACwVnyXmsCE4cyDGUDZuvPh2vz-S6egOb-dY3YDJjAq7hdrio45heILJxBs/s400/IMG_0687%5B1%5D" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322568730847544386" border="0" /></a><br />I was hoping for a cute pic of the 2 of us but the jokester in him couldn't help himself. I can't complain, I actually like it :-)C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-87715776558954464402009-04-13T09:06:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:06:00.516-07:00Vegas Reversa-Makeover!Somehow I lost it....my party skirt...I lost it! I still can't find it :-( I made it 2 hours before I had to be at a party a few months ago and it came out just perfect. Then all of sudden it disappeared. As luck would have it, I was counting on it for an outfit during my Vegas trip but didn't bother to check until the <span style="font-style: italic;">day before!</span> I had no plans of buying a new outfit nor time to make a whole new one nor anything I was willing to hack-up into something new......Enter the Reversa-Makeover © (It really isn't copyrighted, I just think it looks cooler with it) Basically I needed to quickly remake an existing garment into something party appropriate BUT it needed to be a reversible makeover so I can return the garment to its original non-party state. So after 30 minutes of giving my closet several passes and a really hard stare, I finally decided on a plain black knit dress. I usually run errands in it, its comfy and I like it the way it is. Time was edging closer to my flight's departure so here is what I came up with.<br /><br /><br />Here is the before. Just a regular about mid-calf length black v-neck dress . (Ignore the muslin under it...and ignore the mess while your at it)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfCyvRRSeg4CaiJudyBpIdsvh38z8EdxAZjiUHE8DrPH_A0QOGAgzNve0E_NFwkcvInyrinaZxUqWx_uAXDqT8sqz-QAGrmyzTrlM60VCciYu2oCSuegMvEHosi7wa83-JReK2kQul_U/s1600-h/Before.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfCyvRRSeg4CaiJudyBpIdsvh38z8EdxAZjiUHE8DrPH_A0QOGAgzNve0E_NFwkcvInyrinaZxUqWx_uAXDqT8sqz-QAGrmyzTrlM60VCciYu2oCSuegMvEHosi7wa83-JReK2kQul_U/s400/Before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322551398738589266" border="0" /></a><br />I cut these geometric acrylic felt thingys and edgestitched them on to either side. I know what you are thinking...yes I used felt on a party garment - but its cheap, and easy to remove. Since the dress is too long for a party I shortened it by making it a "bubble" skirt. I basted the bottom edge and created gathering on the hem to reduce the fullness in the A-line. Then raised the original hem by 6" on the inside and tacked it by hand every 2-3 inches around the inside to keep it in place. The basting stitch for the gathering and the hand tacking are all done purposely so that removing them later on wont damage the dress. Here is the after:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZxfmxTHh6Ly3hdF4OKInK6QlnYF2bis7K-eEJGNZlGX6dDl9nAMEx0lFabSdAiAh0Su54RR94lkspcgUhowMoWP_l8qRA20ExqpjyABqFT6E4-Lw6yzmf3PXm3arTMYiqms2TcYXojM/s1600-h/IMG_0812.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZxfmxTHh6Ly3hdF4OKInK6QlnYF2bis7K-eEJGNZlGX6dDl9nAMEx0lFabSdAiAh0Su54RR94lkspcgUhowMoWP_l8qRA20ExqpjyABqFT6E4-Lw6yzmf3PXm3arTMYiqms2TcYXojM/s400/IMG_0812.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322554750753856162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And the action shot!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWclPXQJhbRVmJyWW6gANkrk1ffEMFdlGEJyIzOI_nrMWUZb8h7fo9nFDLcx7TeS0iOG9_qaPDJIOZ8D_lVWJc6ELn8fhbyrX_WGGMBCEK-uskZPP45oS40Z4tAFDKpHrmb4x8J6k-IQk/s1600-h/atparty.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWclPXQJhbRVmJyWW6gANkrk1ffEMFdlGEJyIzOI_nrMWUZb8h7fo9nFDLcx7TeS0iOG9_qaPDJIOZ8D_lVWJc6ELn8fhbyrX_WGGMBCEK-uskZPP45oS40Z4tAFDKpHrmb4x8J6k-IQk/s400/atparty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322554741560661778" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I rather like the lapel appliques....I might leave them on and just release the bottom. Either way, thank you Reversa-Makeover for saving the day!!C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-30654419821834872132009-04-11T08:45:00.000-07:002009-04-11T08:45:00.942-07:00Yes, it's HER!!!!!I talk about her all the time...I love her. I love how much she inspires woman. I love how much she enjoys being a woman. And I love how much of herself she puts into everything she does. I see nothing wrong is saying she's my role model and I wanna be just like her when I grow up. Although our meeting was in passing, I hope to have several more encounters with her. I'd love to sit down and pick her brain because I do believe in the transfer of fabulousity via osmosis!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHXFzuS4Ox4G4yQhmUinCLhKtlu2LsJm3fYMwg3lcefYglkruMMInDfUac44Vc9WtasCY1BdW19l_V6JYgc-XAhtdKMDCG5HnJa6Ht4qkOSrcDTzMKgh6TG5J-GZLjyQcJmEBhwe3koU/s1600-h/Me+and+DVF.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHXFzuS4Ox4G4yQhmUinCLhKtlu2LsJm3fYMwg3lcefYglkruMMInDfUac44Vc9WtasCY1BdW19l_V6JYgc-XAhtdKMDCG5HnJa6Ht4qkOSrcDTzMKgh6TG5J-GZLjyQcJmEBhwe3koU/s400/Me+and+DVF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322534519407729682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Cindy and Diane Von Furstenberg</span><br /></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-28379453192126780712009-04-08T19:46:00.000-07:002009-04-09T20:48:55.327-07:00I just lost respect for these designers...Its quite sad too because they were on my "I hope you never fall into obscurity because you have a timeless appeal and business savvy that I appreciate " list. I appreciate a designer not only for their clothing but the message they deliver to their consumers and observers. The second a designer's head has gotten to be for their proverbial britches that they aren't keeping the finger on the pulse of the fashion <span style="font-style: italic;">business</span> outside of their own house I have a problem. You take a jab at my First Lady then....I HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM:<br /><script type="text/javascript">threeup_js('Style', '182807', '1'); </script> <!-- Modal --> <div id="huff_modal_common" class="light_box_modal" style="visibility: hidden;"> <div id="huff_modal_common_inner" class="light_box_modal_inner"> <script type="text/javascript"> document.write('Your request is being processed...'); </script>Your request is being processed... </div> </div> <!-- /Modal --> <!--ASKCRAWL--> <!-- Entries --> <!-- Reporter --> <!-- Entry --> <h1><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/03/oscar-de-la-renta-slams-m_n_182807.html" id="title_permalink">ARTICLE: Oscar <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">de</span> la <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Renta</span> Slams Michelle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Obama's</span> Buckingham Outfit As Major Designers Feel Ignored</a></span></h1><br />Oscar...you were my Dominican refuse, the only major designer from our island...but what a pompous jerk you are (or have become). You must really think all dignitaries, A-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">listers</span>, and other's in the spotlight must somehow justify their position by wearing YOUR clothing or designer YOU believe are in "fashion". You must have dreamed up your own little Ivy League of designers because last time I checked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Thakoon</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Isabela</span> Toledo, Jason Wu, Micheal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kors</span>, etc were all respected, sometimes lesser known, designers (and quite frankly J. Crew is pretty much an "affordable" Micheal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kors</span> anyway). SO how is she NOT helping the "struggling" fashion industry again????? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">OHHHH</span> I get it.....she's not helping the overpriced(including bridge lines), over-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">glorified</span>, over entitled designers like yourself?? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ok</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">gottcha</span>! Good luck with that. A smarter businessman would have shut up and designed a nice sweater and sent it to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave instead of sucking on sour grapes.<br /><br /><br />Donna....you "hope and believe its a moment"?? I really would like to hear what you meant by this because it makes you sound just as detached as Oscar. You made and continue to make your fortune off of the premise that you design for the modern working woman. Those few words made me realize how you may have lost sight of your own vision. What do you think Michelle is? Why do you think she is so popular? She is right now the most visible, most powerful, most genuine, and most open MODERN WORKING WOMAN (and mom) in America!!! If you think she's going through a phase, you need to wake up! This is who the rest of us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">MWW</span> want to emulate....maybe you've been hanging with to many celebrities to realize that (I've read your shareholder reports too....seems like you've been out of touch for a while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">hun</span>)<br /><br />Vera, I'm not so mad at you. Yes, I do believe all designers have contributions to make and I applaud you for recognizing the young and blossoming designers. But at this point, you are a household name, in fact its synonymous with fabulous weddings, your bridge line is doing well at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Khol's</span>...you've made it sweetheart. The biggest contribution to be made by Michelle and Vera collaboration is to your pocket. If we want to talk about contributions to the fashion industry by stimulating new interest in the art and the sheer joy of it all....lets leave it to those good ole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">youngins</span> you were talking about, huh. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Whaddya</span> say???<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">------------<br /></div><br />Side note: As president of CFDA , Diane Von Furstenberg wouldn't be caught saying any of this tomfoolery. Hence, she will remain at the top of that long winded list I mentioned earlier :-) I heart you DVF!!C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-82463477323996479342009-03-11T16:56:00.000-07:002009-03-11T16:56:00.862-07:00What Happens In Vegas.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVH4RtrZuJllMd4bxjgqC9MEDOjHY61seJjZbBVZ-2zBXLz53mwmyVOT8JByY_EWuFSbbklQN33nUJTbaZjJvIseOqiMfGcbXIyT4KV_C8fsq09_cq0bNlJqc9c_YBXJXXm0UOoQa6pc/s1600-h/IMG_0567.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVH4RtrZuJllMd4bxjgqC9MEDOjHY61seJjZbBVZ-2zBXLz53mwmyVOT8JByY_EWuFSbbklQN33nUJTbaZjJvIseOqiMfGcbXIyT4KV_C8fsq09_cq0bNlJqc9c_YBXJXXm0UOoQa6pc/s400/IMG_0567.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311361973961769154" border="0" /></a><br />I have really great girlfriends. They are the kind of friends you'd hope to have by your side if you are ever find your self in the middle of the desert....in fact I did find myself in the middle of a desert ........in Vegas Baby!!! We just went there for my friend's birthday and had a blast. As always I wasn't content with selection of party clothes in my local stores so decided to whip up a new number for the birthday partying.<br /><br />I am utterly smitten by the opaque/sheer trend. It's a simple concept with endless possibilities. Since there is a fine line between tacky|chic|trashy I'm in awe when elegant pieces show up on the runway with well balanced design. Personally, I love when the design is a bit edgy like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Preen's</span> Fall 09 collection- not that I could wear this anywhere. However, I would love to work more palatable pieces in my wardrobe for everyday wear like the Valentino piece.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYNZNrpDQZZJPKTI4f7ERD3Y_s1GALUC9n-OvlXn5NmAkNmn3W2FaPV7qyfDqB0xjUKdDHbzlBPqcFrpxlYJ7k7gu7kDwAZlBN5Lsw8Jg-597jtRSBQp3NLMbw0Yoc1uTefOp7vhyphenhyphenWhg/s1600-h/preen1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYNZNrpDQZZJPKTI4f7ERD3Y_s1GALUC9n-OvlXn5NmAkNmn3W2FaPV7qyfDqB0xjUKdDHbzlBPqcFrpxlYJ7k7gu7kDwAZlBN5Lsw8Jg-597jtRSBQp3NLMbw0Yoc1uTefOp7vhyphenhyphenWhg/s320/preen1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311364665798416674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Preen<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14ICbGgMk3GagRBnGbWepVBnvZUmwz81-T_tDcmfsT_MvGGzFzPII73j2r-qNPDJl5vmEhFRZ094PliHb03S5zUoeAcdzkV5dDnNQjSWFKM9HG4fuPzGoKIgW5rAnZZwa5cRAGZmBSTs/s1600-h/valentino.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14ICbGgMk3GagRBnGbWepVBnvZUmwz81-T_tDcmfsT_MvGGzFzPII73j2r-qNPDJl5vmEhFRZ094PliHb03S5zUoeAcdzkV5dDnNQjSWFKM9HG4fuPzGoKIgW5rAnZZwa5cRAGZmBSTs/s320/valentino.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311364668404422034" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Valentino</span></span><br /></div><br />I test ran the look on my party dress by creating an off shoulder sheer dress worn over a full length black slip. I used stretch mesh from Spandex House and loose interpretation of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BWOF</span> 103-02-2007 to complete the look. Sorry I didn't get a good frontal shot but here is the other side. The sleeve was set-in and all of the seams were sewn with short and compact <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">zig</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">zag</span> stitches (small satin stitch). I left the dress and seam hem unfinished but finished the neckline with a 1/2 inch folded hem. As for the seam allowances, I trimmed them to an even 1/4 inch with a rotary cuter and left them unfinished as well. As you can imagine it didn't take very long to complete and I was please with the results. Now I just have to convince myself to focus on completing a new look before I get distracted with another project. (My attention span has been crap lately and my once <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">empty</span> UFO pile is increasing :-( )<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQZT2VgJcImV6tsMdDng1_cTJN49GHIDvARuUR3Cof3_pPgIkmw4dsDPLuL6hWPejGfyK1wErs6seM3VmD_f6UAE1ovHe7CdQRYwlG72HuTLRFAKoOIw_rmStE5_dYnApe5AKB1E3lw0/s1600-h/n16304614_35610866_4890258.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQZT2VgJcImV6tsMdDng1_cTJN49GHIDvARuUR3Cof3_pPgIkmw4dsDPLuL6hWPejGfyK1wErs6seM3VmD_f6UAE1ovHe7CdQRYwlG72HuTLRFAKoOIw_rmStE5_dYnApe5AKB1E3lw0/s400/n16304614_35610866_4890258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311715660536632498" border="0" /></a>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-30363392996864449502009-03-09T15:48:00.000-07:002009-03-09T16:51:25.875-07:00QUIZ: What's in the Ruffle??While in the Macy's on 34th St I noticed a recurring detail on several evening and cocktail dresses. I fell in love and snapped a photo:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiLtONJTAZTT17s61bIhBXiJSk8qMnDQRwymT3msLIN8kSlUXLtzmA9Wy8Rg9yTraLRcFHg3HDzMU-QxrbTxEVcYXiTQM2Kk70a14d5LIRdGcoLeos_q_lvOA88D7-ReBiUkEMznW8Xc/s1600-h/Ruffle.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiLtONJTAZTT17s61bIhBXiJSk8qMnDQRwymT3msLIN8kSlUXLtzmA9Wy8Rg9yTraLRcFHg3HDzMU-QxrbTxEVcYXiTQM2Kk70a14d5LIRdGcoLeos_q_lvOA88D7-ReBiUkEMznW8Xc/s400/Ruffle.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311335974077276706" border="0" /></a>Look at the ruffles in my hand from the hem and the flower detail on the bodice! Simply eye-catching! They are created by taking a pre-coiled nylon thread (not horsehair), possibly between 2-3mm in diameter, and encaseing them in a fabric channel, similar to how you would channel boning. The resistance of the tight coil in the straight channel creates this beautiful warped ruffle (think of it like straightening a telephone cord). This particular dress uses black statin on cream pleated chiffon. Now you tell me, what is the name of the thread creating the ruffle? (Really please tell me, I don't know what it's called or where to find it and I want to use it LOL)<br /><br />Here is a Catherine Malandrino dress with a similar detail.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7P4aIRoCuvZNlEvs8DJwdyhNvh-o7gOUdaO7ULVgWt7LQ8UVdS5W_DLEhnUO7-ETLvDb2jKvhOdT_B7mjOXR9uDv6bQ1oIhwDOOj20qJdaqc4ZvUF1d7RmcBlGEsG7aRJIIcNoUxCf0/s1600-h/catherine.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7P4aIRoCuvZNlEvs8DJwdyhNvh-o7gOUdaO7ULVgWt7LQ8UVdS5W_DLEhnUO7-ETLvDb2jKvhOdT_B7mjOXR9uDv6bQ1oIhwDOOj20qJdaqc4ZvUF1d7RmcBlGEsG7aRJIIcNoUxCf0/s400/catherine.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311336960380017666" border="0" /></a>Extra Credit: Anyone recognize the designer of the black and white dress I was holding? The girls rushed me out of the store and I have forgotten the name already :-)C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-49079195510621002052009-02-15T06:34:00.000-08:002009-02-15T12:30:52.450-08:00Foot Fetish - My Sewing Foot DirectoryI love shoes, really I do. The ones that go on my feet and the ones that go on my sewing machine. I love them so much so that I'm dedicating this post to cover the sewing machine feet that have captured my fancy, and hopefully they will capture yours. I've classified them by necessity and function for your viewing pleasure :-)<br /><br />For starters, please see my post on<a href="http://dishmake.blogspot.com/2008/05/are-you-high.html"> inspecting your sewing machine shank</a>. You will need to know this before purchasing generic feet from retailers other than your machine's maker.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">**This post is a work-in-progress. I'll update it as I get more information.**<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p3XJktZyWq0q23bwhqlQhVw">View Spreadsheet </a></span><br /></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-59300599016669151202009-02-09T16:33:00.000-08:002009-02-09T16:44:37.628-08:00Guess who I am going to go see....<div style="text-align: left;">My Idol...My Muse....My Inspiration: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fiaf.org/events/winter2009/2009-03-23-dvf.shtml">Diane Von Furstenburg</a><br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUblq4rIhlp0urv0NrcXvtlG04ITeVaBEGbgWLXisjlKFxPl2dlH7OetrwZCD-Y0UohfZv7xki0rtByEEgaBctYgwGL_xyz5pLEozY3K11RZAh-rFG3aWQKf2P7tukehAKG4r90s4Z2ho/s1600-h/f-2009-03-23-dvf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUblq4rIhlp0urv0NrcXvtlG04ITeVaBEGbgWLXisjlKFxPl2dlH7OetrwZCD-Y0UohfZv7xki0rtByEEgaBctYgwGL_xyz5pLEozY3K11RZAh-rFG3aWQKf2P7tukehAKG4r90s4Z2ho/s400/f-2009-03-23-dvf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300962919621627698" border="0" /></a><br />You can join me for just $20-$25 if you are in town. I'm sharing this because I like you...otherwise I would have kept tight lipped about it so I can get good seats LOL.<br /><br />Much has been going on in the Cindyville, but I have been slacking on the blog posts. Mainly because I get instant gratification from <a href="http://twitter.com/Dishmey">Twitter</a>. No worries, updates my latest finished project and F.I.T. soon to come!!!C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-84491871951369149902009-01-26T23:12:00.000-08:002009-01-27T00:56:44.991-08:00*Blows kisses* *Waves*<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLht6MuFLsotc8Ouia_Z2zx9b9mjAwodIwK62gFqrWnej_7jAwNt21bSi1oLll6_fGc4pQ_xCPLEqeTOTTzC32ZIxDKb5JWDo7BuGBuTVIj4rDb7juhPXOLsNH81JpLNY-5IjEGDmJts/s1600-h/kreativblogger.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295894718842275394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLht6MuFLsotc8Ouia_Z2zx9b9mjAwodIwK62gFqrWnej_7jAwNt21bSi1oLll6_fGc4pQ_xCPLEqeTOTTzC32ZIxDKb5JWDo7BuGBuTVIj4rDb7juhPXOLsNH81JpLNY-5IjEGDmJts/s400/kreativblogger.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I would like to the thank the academy for nominating me for this award. They are fabulous individuals and I'm honored that they chose to give me the warmest of all fuzzies! And they are...<br /><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://alittlesewing.blogspot.com/">a little sewing on the side</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/lesalicious.blogspot.com/">Lesalicious</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://sewnistainthemaking.blogspot.com/">MsMica...Sewnista in the making</a> </li><br /><li><a href="http://assortednotions.blogspot.com/">Assorted Notions</a></li></ul><br /><p><strong>My Nominees</strong></p><br /><p>Ummm.....*<em>enter awkward pause in my proverbial acceptance speech</em>* I'm guilty for not updating my blog feed reader with new blogs. I've become accustomed to just reading blog entries from Google Reader mobile in the bathroom at work. (Oh come on, don't act like you've never taken a "bathroom" break to do non-bathroom things...really?..oh...) Either way, I'm ripping off of <a href="http://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-would-like-to-thank.html">Carolyn</a> because most of my blog roll has been nominated and because I can solicit new bloggers to share there stuff with me ;-)</p><br /><p>Sooooooo, if you don't see any of your blog posts on the right in my blog roll, I welcome you to shamelessly promote your blog and leave it in this post's comments.....please. I welcome it and it would make life a little easier :-)</p></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-55335606691218770082009-01-24T18:13:00.000-08:002009-01-24T18:55:30.276-08:00Tata's Bata PT 2As the ancient urban saying goes: <em>"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" </em>I obviously did something right when I gave my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lil</span> ole grand-lady <a href="http://dishmake.blogspot.com/2008/01/tatas-bata.html">a duster for Christmas last year</a>. She has worn it CONSTANTLY since I gave it to her. In fact, there have been very few times I've seen her without it. Well..since she liked it so much, I made her another!!! No fancy modeling this time, I caught her right before she went to bed and she was tired. But she did have it in her to hold it up for a quick flick. Her slippers didn't match, but she plans on having her home attendant pick a jazzy pair. That's my grandma!!!<br /><br />Again, the pattern is view B of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kwik</span>-Sew 2172. The instructions are so fabulously detailed, right down to when to trim and overcast/serge seams, that sewing is as mindless and quick as boiling an egg. Bravo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Kwik</span>-Sew!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295059156759761394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YkSMN2VniAQPZSHZXx3Glvm79F10qnJNeLwR6W0zhnsbFn9g_wXVnX9IC0WiYg9S8lpd7XZvjuGmtcF7bko5Q2d9KmDR4vNeSFsPLCb5pXzUqR-p0ZPW8vYjj9S-qRVUvsOEsNUVPkw/s400/IMG_0270.jpg" border="0" />C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-76664322605188504352009-01-20T18:38:00.000-08:002009-01-20T19:19:42.346-08:00Overjoyed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9D2Enb0OtWcD5UjdpcT2ySJny8G_MVv_97SKfl7wbkwofGVNPWVIMA0YdKncKOjeTXFi38OkS8mOJ3MT9imwSEuif5kVwWfcQsYp2K0xM4FSNTA69Qrilh4s02wl7w0omlEk51KIvqvo/s1600-h/NewPrez.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9D2Enb0OtWcD5UjdpcT2ySJny8G_MVv_97SKfl7wbkwofGVNPWVIMA0YdKncKOjeTXFi38OkS8mOJ3MT9imwSEuif5kVwWfcQsYp2K0xM4FSNTA69Qrilh4s02wl7w0omlEk51KIvqvo/s400/NewPrez.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293572922446961954" border="0" /></a><br />I need not bring attention to the historic relevance of this day. I need not commend the valiant efforts of this man and the people who labored by his side. I need not because I hope you already share the same overjoyed sentiments that I am feeling right now.<br /><br />But what I will do is thank God for the opportunity to witness the realization of a dream several centuries in the making. I will remember the time my High School guidance counselor told me, an A+ involved student, that I couldn't get into NYU. I will remember when my computer science professor at NYU told me he didn't expect me get give a clever answer in front a lecture room. I will remember when I was constantly reminded of my demographic's low graduation rate. I will remember what I defiantly yet innocently knew then in my youth and am assured today with mature conviction...<span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes I Can</span>!<br /><br />Thank you Mr. President.<br /><br />~CD<br /><div> </div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-68140182713528079442009-01-08T07:36:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:31:15.516-08:00Say hello to my little friend.I couldn't stand to go on with out a camera and the camera phone idea just didn't fly with indoor nighttime pictures. So I gifted myself a new Canon - PowerShot 8.0MP Digital ELPH Camera in PINK!!! As a Sony Cybershot (CS) convert I have several noteworthy differences that have me very pleased with this purchase. Just so you know, I'm a point-and-shoot kind of photographer so I was aiming for high quality pics and video without requiring too many manual adjustments or understanding of technical photo terms (like ISO) or requiring me to manipulate the environment to get a proper shot. Boy does this little camera deliver!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288952270138989010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 146px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4apYjloUZnacGU-P7JnJvg_vf0fMAZ9O8wrUlMMrykidfegqhTpvG05H5HHHua7ejJLVlF2KnVraxI0Nvvb14BYb4bjZiYq72XL-AQ6N05GMDkGeWuqKdMqO2WsfI1KGJSR7VWrIeMk/s400/8742257_sb.jpg" border="0" /><br />Notable Specs:<br /><ul><li><em><strong>Digital and Optical zoom:</strong></em> My CS only had digital which results in poorer zoom pictures</li><br /><li><em><strong>Face detect and track technology isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions for the best pictures of friends and family and the camera focuses on that person as they move:</strong></em> A very nifty feature that intelligently balances the setting to make faces "pop". It's amazing how it can actually zero-in on several faces for the perfect shot.</li><br /><li><strong><em>Optical image stabilization minimizes shake and vibration distortion:</em> </strong>This is for all of us to hate having to prop up against the wall, hold the camera with flexed biceps, AND hold your breath in order to get a still shot. My CS was notorious for distorted shots.</li><br /><li><em><strong>Continuous shooting mode captures up to 1.3 shots per second for fast action shots:</strong></em> I LOVE this feature no more waiting for your camera to get ready when trying to catch fleeting Kodak moments. Just hold the button down and it will continuously capture shots until you release. Great for scrap booking flip-books or playing pretend paparazzi.</li><br /><li><em><strong>Zoom during video recording:</strong></em> I hated that my CS couldn't do this. If I didn’t have the zoom properly set at the commencement of the video I had to stop recording.</li><br /><li><em><strong>Special photo effects include vivid, vivid blue, vivid green, vivid red, neutral, sepia, black-and-white, positive film, lighter skin tone, darker skin tone and custom color for creative images:</strong></em> Gotta have the neat photo effects. The below is taken with one of my favorite features. You can isolate one color in a photo and mute the color in the rest of the photo. Cool, no?</li></ul><p align="center"><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jxGJM_6ZQu7-5uNgjVNmwA?authkey=GM6j7PTOksw&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYrsovPb7EQmOxQJFKHiC95W-h50MnWxb_qKI8KD0SgEJZ8NJXlDEPGRLNyQkZA6qCjJyREhvd2fELGb3x8l8ZGwQsx_sQNqL2PzEAcbhLvWdrIMeTb-fQ8sL9xON-pi9dUjGLXMmKTY/s400/IMG_0010%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><em>Only Yellow</em><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LpN0JuGoQvmEkLlbaZ7YWg?authkey=GM6j7PTOksw&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ASk-PKyhv8yVcAogfVhA2IasAkjI1GsUpCvE1zy2OTZAyg5AaV3pjU_GqeL58azHtoxsPr99GfshjOgJyKGXWXIEghNG49At7rEb69i5fLdWWQ3iyi5WwtJBU1S0rQtsyy-s6nB-ceI/s400/IMG_0012%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><em>Only Red</em> </p><p align="left">There you have it…this camera gets my golden stamp of approval! </p>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-49476031822348817612009-01-03T14:57:00.000-08:002009-01-03T14:57:00.443-08:00Remembering a Legend...because someone has to do it.I've been pretty disheartened by the lackluster media attention given to the passing of a Legend: Eartha Kitt. Not only is she a Legend she wasn't your average octogenarian. Her talent ranged from the Big Screen, Small screen, theatre, dance, singing... you name it she's done it and with a swag that current celebrities can only try to emulate. Living up to her fabulous sex kitten persona up until her last moments...she will alway be a pillar femininity, confidence, and strength. Rest in Peace Eartha. You'll be missed! ...<em>rrrrarrrrrrrrrrrrr</em><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5WVkl_f7_E&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5WVkl_f7_E&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-66280839970074551812009-01-02T19:16:00.000-08:002009-01-02T20:48:18.570-08:00Asleep at the wheel.<div><div><div><div><div>I merrily began cutting away at my tartan fabric for my Mackage inspired coat. I breezed right through it without a care...after all Burda includes the check lines to match plaids on the pattern so I have nothing to worry about, right? WRONG?? I fell asleep at the wheel yall, and I don't even know why it went awry. It's the last of the fabric so it's going to have to stay that way. Take a look:</div><div><br /> </div><div><em>So far so good. The left and right fronts match; even the the sleeves match. Way to go Burda!</em></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286917636112894306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMI83sELPb-f_zkb-TlAazzKoGuQ0YR1JBRFos5704F-87D8fz9l1IDO9H6SfEGDklGW2YV3Hww-Hc96QeOxmrpQ8JVHmOT68lHBKkmuTwrkxcvreYLZ5PFavquyUF0ZRKMqMDomC0EY/s400/IMG_0143.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div><em>And the back and front of the right sleeve looks pretty straight...WIN!</em><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286917639903109058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvr-MuAdHurRyEEkQe-0dxNaEzTMfwcGDTSzt9zU3ezrP6tP0wISsOx1KxtqS8mA5hipA3qP_NEibbR9hpYaJ3wtEN1meM82ak2nmIkxK78vqzKH-xrTprMJ4-g8E7x6l8m27oewZNrw/s400/IMG_0144.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><em>But wait, what have we here...eek!</em></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286918719148353346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpyR_ACL72bSlFqLohMFuCRn9NE0us4lRUrdgcBLrxJY531Sn0unTgiisDexyoqg8jyl95OxCwfi_eQJU5wPqTFP4DYMyWmAtg3p8eAFBDlb9IMbDYIKxRrYfr95S7eClnJaQp2Fs-sY/s400/IMG_0146.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><em>Whoa Nelly that looks bad... Like Mama said, measure twice and cut once. *Sigh* There will be others. Next time I won't go on auto-pilot when the pattern contains match lines.</em></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286917646767390466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt6JvqPmBZnaID9GNfEnStgu8EZ58r9mVSxTVtdrOnNngrFx7gt-iOMAeUwgQ6depwC6s7G1Yeow9VXoYKKHJGBgQLc-POKO676voUBPICJBDmGf97zSGOEIY8w6Pku2mEinPa3nrrQQ/s400/IMG_0145.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />On to happier things. How was your New Years??? Fabu I hope. My friends had an 80's theme costume party and it was uber fun. I was inspired by a little David Bowie and little bit of "The Last Dragon". Here is my outfit.</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286917617817850258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1mm_nXc8QbRHKVHzuBA0dmAXr4IJhyqWUeFuDD8Vx3kEVyuNio0WBnteM3rJpelA89rAAGtfpjM_I8HAauNqQ_5_X6SqTjOFJ-HNvBOY5lCcDsFxoIiPt7qFi_ndtwMFwX8RfTJbhKA/s400/IMG_0052.jpg" border="0" /><br />Here I am with the girls...we are such hams. If this party is indicative of the kind of year I will have...bring on 2009!!!<br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286917622777625762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM99_W2_BF1VQfXNpcjVM0IV9SYsX3bH-tatNlgtc8mXxCzRjqmfS7bnBwuN7f-kpB8XNKW213VpVTbfm1d8TnlAyDFd756muUSltJb08PFXgQxCQEZQipRMMA-tqvXeupJVKobztqObU/s400/IMG_0085.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-82952089051143453012008-12-19T19:13:00.000-08:002008-12-19T19:49:08.835-08:00I spy with my little eye...<div align="left">ANOTHER KNOCK-OFF!!! I promised myself to get off my knock-off binge for a while and dream up some doo-dads on my own but damnit...I just cant help it!<br /><br />My absolute favorite coat designer is Mackage. I bought one 2 years ago and to this day I swear it is one of the smartest fashion splurges I've ever made. Yes, they are on the expensive side, but Lord knows if I had the cash, I'd have each year's collection expressed to my closet. This is the one I'm currently stalking..... </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281709283544246066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISKBkxKB_HMKNXu3r3xMUw_wRDBGXCOkswMs9FqurVgLBJMUgpj-indikuLC6CfGs3feuHA5fVqruP5a7mVmhPsDpMmMXKb684O3du_FvBdW4zkNxCtr8JSjwT8A7s-BYkF8KWKncTZE/s400/tessy.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"> Her name is <a href="http://www.mackage.com/app/webroot/shop/index.php?langue=en&devise=USD&genre=F&coll=fall08&cat=glam&dets=tessy&detsc=8&pg=1">Tessy</a>....Isn't she a beaut!!!<br /></p><p align="left">I never finished my BWOF <a href="http://dishmake.blogspot.com/2008/01/next-project-aka-commemorative-coat.html">AKA coat </a>past the muslin stage. It became a UFO because there was something with the style that didn't fit me...I supposed it was the collar and the coat length that didn't work although it fit me lovely. I'm never the one to complete a project for the sake of completing it. That's when joy becomes drudgery. I'm glad I didn't because it is a perfect start to make a Tessy of my own. Clock starts now..I need to have this done before classes start Jan 26!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Sidebar: I don't have a camera (dropped it last week)...I'm using a computer as old as I am to blog (never fixed my laptop)...so I'm a little technically disadvantaged right now. I'll have to be resourceful so I am apologizing in advance for the crappy cell phone pictures I will probably be taking for a while :-)</em> </span> <br /></p>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-28882186302938997062008-12-18T12:10:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:29:23.176-08:00Novelties - Half Gloves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV7GciBGHsDAV9aWhFX4tVdtk6VSSz0mKvpxEAnyI-q9_Qu6fMtsLEDs6g0Y_JgRYinjrirux3asY2pNa5Vtm4N0MfqVoCfAegCtZPDsXyNCYcl0tCaX-6nFAmh-yDYAE7GZTH2qpFRk/s1600-h/gloves.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281254640279126450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV7GciBGHsDAV9aWhFX4tVdtk6VSSz0mKvpxEAnyI-q9_Qu6fMtsLEDs6g0Y_JgRYinjrirux3asY2pNa5Vtm4N0MfqVoCfAegCtZPDsXyNCYcl0tCaX-6nFAmh-yDYAE7GZTH2qpFRk/s400/gloves.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>I love novelty accessories. I guess you can argue all accessories are novelty, but I'm talking about the ones that make you stop and say "Now that doesn't make ANY sense...but they are super hot though". That's the half glove for me... there are so many variations: no-finger, 4-finger, 5-finger, knuckles out, different leathers. And they are still unknown enough to conjure a wow factor. I blogged about them on <a href="http://tellmekc.blogspot.com/2008/10/shhi-have-fab-satc-secretshhhh.html">TellMeKC</a>...but truth be told...I didn't buy them....I made them!!!....(sorta) Now I could have bought them in Patricia Field's boutique but I didn't for 4 reasons.</div><br /><ol><br /><li>I'm cheap (they raised the price)</li><br /><li>Didn't like the new colors (black was sold out)</li><br /><li>No lining (they have to be somewhat functional for nyc weather)</li><br /><li>I like taking credit for having made them (who doesn't, lol)</li></ol><br /><p>So I mosied over to Filene's Basement and picked-up some Italian leather lined gloves for $20 and promptly took them to home to meet my sewing machine. For starters I put them on and used white chalk to mark curve on my hand to ensure it cuts properly when I bend my hand without it feeling awkward. Then I chalked a 1/2 inch seam allowance and cut. I used the scrap as a guide to cut the other glove symmetrically.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281250416035804530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8thK5ZHPJzCl2RV9LHK2gGWBmVHg5N5ojfsHtUykBe6l9eoJjtBIQMbbYXFwTfL_UX3tNku1bzwcxFvvMhpR9M_qmTKF_yTeJohKP8BHvlmu1ErIdSjk33wuN6U_8T1N-ZyrlmFpJoOA/s400/DSC03943.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p>After cutting it was smooth sailing. I used paper clips to keep back the seam allowance as I sewed since pins leave marks in leather and ran it through the machine. I hand sewed the exposed edges to the lining inside.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281251827232557746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYR1pHyB_dP_fxulDfLBRT0WHOigOVqL6qBBglPv0uljrViVedPQ_-aFzaB-AOZfqT6h50cf4YaQUJ4WazdF6EZU16qIucU0MC4-Y1a9KjAqGwJh95U3N7Bj6CLJod0IMROTziAtm2m8/s400/DSC03944.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Viola! Done before the episode of Heroes was over!!! When you take it out of the context of movies, celebutants, etc you're left with a funky new item to jazz up your winter wardrobe that just about anyone can get away with. I LOVE IT!!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281251832531473266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OJ1xr_-D9f36jBCV9mPIKNxRPzzXFwzqUmxrTAgJZrcVlF9FhjfbKJt8_sVg_l8O1jeZq3QIXTdaUWz49z0ElCBvdu8vltMOBq9Ka7Us_8qJyH27F9UfTvq8UgV7-bzXV0t2vQvEw80/s400/DSC03945.JPG" border="0" /> </p></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-15753732025637446252008-12-17T16:29:00.000-08:002008-12-17T18:37:47.019-08:00RESURRECTED<a href="http://www.portfolio.com/images/site/editorial/magazine/2008/12/end-wall-st-bull-collapsed-slide.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.portfolio.com/images/site/editorial/magazine/2008/12/end-wall-st-bull-collapsed-slide.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Resurrected....my blog has been resurrected and repurposed!!! So much has happened in the past couple of months. The obvious happening is the "Wall St by Day" part of my moniker. It's no big secret Wall St is in the pooper, and unlike my blog, it may never be resurrected into it's better known state. It's been really hard for alot of the people (the little people like me) on the Street and throw the damn near global recession in the mix and its been really hard for LOADS of people on many streets. My silver lining in this mess is that fact that humans are innately resilient and creative in difficult situations. Many major advances in civilization were incepted during times of scarce resources and hard times. Therefore, I'm happy to be young right now, because I expected the worlds collective resurrection to be massively impressive (and maybe I'll finally get that hover-car that should have come out in 2000!)</div><div><br />My blog format will change a bit and I will be focusing on developing my creativity. So except me to take some risks with my projects and draw inspiration from stuff that may or may not be directly related to current fashion. Also, I've become very interested with how people interpret art..namely fashion..so I'm looking forward to having more interactive dialogues with people out there in the blogosphere. Now don't think I've abandoned technique for the theory...very much the contrary...because this ole' girl is a officially an FIT student!!!! *doing my happy jig* I enrolled in the Haute Couture track to a certificate degree. I haven't received a syllabus yet, but best believe I will be sharing all the nitty gritty details!<br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280924872009203826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUF6e6cljVivdJ59jGQI0PdPoyRAGREU7BBovwVtF4AcNzJ9SnjglgeYwCNDHAUeogXCqZ4t2Iu4g1Ny4ISLAe2KAJ-_mvjJj5cPzycG6WInnlM3jcTkXb8AYPXcTtx2eOD1sbim4Eu7c/s400/mefit.bmp" border="0" /><br />RANDOM: Did you see my husband-in-a-different-time-and-dimension/President-Elect <a href="http://http//www.emailthis.clickability.com/et/emailThis?clickMap=viewThis&etMailToID=760186144">Obama's college years pictures </a>in TIME. One word.....seeeexxxxxaaaayyyyy. Even then he had <strong>killer </strong>swag. Humina humina.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280935879875632354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqR_JJnf6f0ScN8KbGUzg_TVvLGNC7NsEmdKDWgL0uUYq4E_50nEO3QqYwxJSoXQujCbLqO8VQ1whnSn9xLt2XBTIy3atDFI2NigQkfbXzOGcJsYiMq1Jadk2a2eq6tPD9a2iMMwpuwM/s400/baracky.bmp" border="0" /></div>C. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110742616030074174.post-44568016143996556992008-09-07T18:36:00.000-07:002008-09-07T19:11:00.917-07:00Still gone fishin'...Hey all you craftalicious ones, I'm still on a craft sabbatical of sorts. Just so you know, I really haven't been sewing or crafting at all for the past two months. No, I haven't lost my passion... and No it didn't just fall off my priority list. I just took the summer off to realign my time with my future plans. Funny, I never put much stock into my age...but this year I really started to wonder if I'm really on track to hit my career and personal goals before its too late. So I took the summer to do some life planning and have come to several good conclusions. I have some surprizes in the works so the next time I post I'll have some exciting news. Just to give you a hint...I plan on being <span style="font-style: italic;">F.I.T. </span> in more ways than one before 2008 is over. In the meantime, stay crafting!!!<br /><br /><br />XOXOC. Dishmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.com10