peplum

I got a job. It is really really cool, and I'm loving it so far. I don't want to get much in to it though, but its at a small studio in SF called Studio Far. I get to help design bags, and its awesome. I get so excited about it every day. I love it! I am so thankful and blessed to have such an awesome opportunity. Being paid to do what you love is so awesome... It feels too good to be true, so I try to appreciate every day of the job.

Because of this job this whole crafting summer thing hasn't really happened, but after a very depressing shopping trip today I realized that I need to stop BUYING things to make and use what I already have. (except for shoes, I am on an on going quest to buy good quality shoes after having serious bouts with plantar fasciitis) My goal is to try to upcycle clothes that I'm unhappy with, and slightly alter clothes  that I don't wear because they fit funny.

Trying to get back into sewing. I've been having a hard time, with a few botched projects that didn't turn out. I've been doodling stuff, what sucks is I get some great ideas in my head during bike rides and I can't seem to draw and bike at the same time.

But here is my first real attempt at "upcycling" or refashioning clothing. This was a strapless 3 tiered ruffled dress, but it just made me look too ruffled and fluffy, so I made it into a peplum top.