Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Day Ramblings. . .

I haven't blogged since Halloween!!!!

Well it's Thanksgiving already!  Everyone have a happy holiday and start preparing for X-mas.  Don't let the holiday season stress you out!  I'm not going to that's for sure. Going to be with family today and do a little sewing this morning along with laundry, cleaning, dishes the norm.  No Stress!!

I have been sewing and can't wait to let you in on some great easy finds.  I also took a trip to Khol's and brought a dress!  I was mortified by the quality of items and the prices were obscene.  I need to get out more. (LOL!)  Any way give thanks everyday but eat your ass off today. It's allowed. 

Have a safe and wonderful holiday and thanks for reading.

Talk Soon Carol

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

My Halloween Costume!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to post my Halloween costume for those of you who made a costume and had a great Halloween!

I used Simplicity 2324 with a few alterations (A-lined the dress bottom to accommodate the letters and shortened front/back by 3 inches). I also fully lined the dress to keep it cool so I wouldn't burn up while dancing.  The dress fabric is a shiny white pleather.  This costume came to me as I was trying to think of something original. Through all the Internet surfing I came across a "Twister" costume and knocked it off!  I was originally thinking of Scrabble but the fabric was to much and I didn't have enough time to get the fabric and make my costume.  So when "Twister" came to mind, I Googled it and WALA - a costume popped up!  Again, I didn't have the time to order so I just made it.  My cost was $13 for all materials and it took me about 5 hours to make!!  Let me know what you think! 


The "Twister" was done free hand on red felt at 1:30 in the morning! The felt circles template was made from a CD. Everything is stitched on "ALL THE WAY AROUND!"

Back closure with a ribbon.  I didn't feel like putting in a zipper.  Note the sequin on the collar.

Here is my hat - the spinner actually works.  It's on with a jean rivet! LOL!

All in all. . .
I didn't win the contest (the "sexy" store brought did") but - I was asked to pose for plenty pictures, absorbed many complements and had a great time!

Maybe next year I'll be a "sexy" whatever and buy my costume from the store! Naaaaaaaaaaa!

Talk Soon Carol

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