xVunderx's arts and craft post

As Linsee's partner in craft, here's my arts and crafts thread....

I've been dressing Lolita for about 5 years now, but been looking for something that suits my personality and 29 years on the planet better, so been working on some new retro style clothes for one..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...tro_dress3.jpg
I like the idea of old school glamor and I just can't give up wearing huge petticoats. I designed, drafted and made this trying to use up old stash fabric. sill have enough of the fabric to make some kind of accessories.

http://img.pupe.ameba.jp/image/item/l/tMNij6UhCsrj.jpg
On that kinda note been trying to figure out a method for making solid body purses, this was my first attempt, still got a ways to go though.

Also started trying to draw more shirts for my non lolita label, just finished the outlines on this little design today...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...darin_love.jpg
Now got to get coloring, I enjoy drawing way more than coloring.

My stuff is always kinda girly. We need some more atsy boys posts to even it out!

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

Now got to get coloring, I enjoy drawing way more than coloring.

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i hate coloring, but throw some pink in it and it'll be done easily

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

My stuff is always kinda girly. We need some more atsy boys posts to even it out!

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i thought crafts were women business!

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

As Linsee's partner in craft, here's my arts and crafts thread....

I've been dressing Lolita for about 5 years now, but been looking for something that suits my personality and 29 years on the planet better, so been working on some new retro style clothes for one..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...tro_dress3.jpg
I like the idea of old school glamor and I just can't give up wearing huge petticoats. I designed, drafted and made this trying to use up old stash fabric. sill have enough of the fabric to make some kind of accessories.

http://img.pupe.ameba.jp/image/item/l/tMNij6UhCsrj.jpg
On that kinda note been trying to figure out a method for making solid body purses, this was my first attempt, still got a ways to go though.

Also started trying to draw more shirts for my non lolita label, just finished the outlines on this little design today...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...darin_love.jpg
Now got to get coloring, I enjoy drawing way more than coloring.

My stuff is always kinda girly. We need some more atsy boys posts to even it out!

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Viv I love the retro look, and I definitely think you can pull it off. It's something I try to do from time to time, but I haven't put a huge amount of effort into it. I think I need to invest in a dressform so I can start trying to make more things.

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Originally Posted by rodrigo

i thought crafts were women business!

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Just because women do it better doesn't mean men can't do it too!

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Originally Posted by rodrigo

i hate coloring, but throw some pink in it and it'll be done

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Haha That's my usual cop out!

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Originally Posted by linsee

Viv I love the retro look, and I definitely think you can pull it off. It's something I try to do from time to time, but I haven't put a huge amount of effort into it. I think I need to invest in a dress form so I can start trying to make more things.

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I reckon you'd be able to pull it off pretty well too. For dress forms I would say to avoid the ones that dial up and down to different sizes, they never seem to work for me. One girl described the problem best by saying that "because they don't account for curves, as soon as you dial up to the right chest measurements, it ends up the size of a linebacker with an A cup." and that was so true!

I've seem some neat tutorials on making your own with duct tape that are supposed to work pretty well, or there's one called "uniquely you" that is supposed to be pretty good, though I don't know how that one works though.

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Just because women do it better doesn't mean men can't do it too!

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Exactly!

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

Haha That's my usual cop out!
I reckon you'd be able to pull it off pretty well too. For dress forms I would say to avoid the ones that dial up and down to different sizes, they never seem to work for me. One girl described the problem best by saying that "because they don't account for curves, as soon as you dial up to the right chest measurements, it ends up the size of a linebacker with an A cup." and that was so true!

I've seem some neat tutorials on making your own with duct tape that are supposed to work pretty well, or there's one called "uniquely you" that is supposed to be pretty good, though I don't know how that one works though.

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I will definitely do my research before I buy anything! I'll have to look up that duct tape thing too, that sounds interesting.

I used up more stash fabric!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...x/IMG_0632.jpg
using fabric I bought years ago feels like free clothes, kinda like how left overs feel like free food.

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

I used up more stash fabric!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...x/IMG_0632.jpg
using fabric I bought years ago feels like free clothes, kinda like how left overs feel like free food.

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that looks awesome, does it have an elephant?!?!?

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Originally Posted by rodrigo

that looks awesome, does it have an elephant?!?!?

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Yes it does! there are monkeys and popcorn machines on there too!

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Yes it does! there are monkeys and popcorn machines on there too!

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sweet!

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

I used up more stash fabric!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...x/IMG_0632.jpg
using fabric I bought years ago feels like free clothes, kinda like how left overs feel like free food.

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This looks really awesome.

That fabric is awesome!

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Originally Posted by linsee

That fabric is awesome!

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I picked it up in the home decor section of Hobby Lobby in Tennessee. You'd be amazed the great prints that are hiding in the home decor sections of fabric shops!

So pretty, it's fascinating. It's so cool that you can make such things !

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...eed_dress1.jpg
New thing number one! been taking some great pattern drafting classes and drafted this using an old 1940's tailors diagram to my exact measurements, then sewed int in a weekend. hurray!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...velvet_hat.jpg
This I made last night whilst watching Blackadder. Dusty is off on a work trip, and I end up making a hat every time he's gone for a few days. This one is a wire frame foundation which I hadn't done before, and is from a re-print of a Vintage Vogue pattern with a few alterations.

I am in love with that dress!

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Originally Posted by linsee

I am in love with that dress!

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yay!! I'm so glad you like it too! I still have abut a yard of the fabric left to make something else with it.

I just noticed your avatar--very funny.

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Originally Posted by CarlaRant

I just noticed your avatar--very funny.

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:)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...x/IMG_0712.jpg
On a hat roll, this one looks kinda strange but hopefully will look cool with some big 40's/50's style hair.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...x/IMG_0771.jpg

There's a big party coming up on Saturday, and I'm making a big evening outfit to go in. So far I have a new corset drafted and made, just fighting tooth and nail with the dress now...

dead thread is alive!!!
http://www.candyviolet.com/images/ex...urse_white.jpg

I now make purses!! (my current project in the pipeline is a complete vintage style vanity set, (brush, mirror, nail file, powder jar etc...)

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

dead thread is alive!!!
http://www.candyviolet.com/images/ex...urse_white.jpg

I now make purses!! (my current project in the pipeline is a complete vintage style vanity
set, (brush, mirror, nail file, powder jar etc...)

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Is there anything you can't make?!

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Originally Posted by straightXed

Is there anything you can't make?!

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There has to be something?

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Originally Posted by straightXed

Is there anything you can't make?!

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dinner.

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Originally Posted by xsecx

dinner.

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hahaha, holy shit that made me laugh.

nice purse by the way.

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Originally Posted by xsecx

dinner.

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Ouch!

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Originally Posted by xsecx

dinner.

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I laughed.

I bet Dusty is a fine cook and can make some awesome dinner. Oh, you too Viv !

Btw, I like the simplicity of that purse, it's style ! (but no, I would never use a purse)

[QUOTE=xvunderx;107810]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...eed_dress1.jpg
New thing number one! been taking some great pattern drafting classes and drafted this using an old 1940's tailors diagram to my exact measurements, then sewed int in a weekend. hurray!

LOVING IT!!... I know some people in my office that would love to have something like that in their closet.

Dear Vivien, If you need anyone to test out your bags and make sure they're awesome, do let me know.

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Originally Posted by linsee

Dear Vivien, If you need anyone to test out your bags and make sure they're awesome, do let me know.

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Once I'm back sewing again I might have to take you up on that!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...d_earrings.jpg
I've been taking jewelry classes, and been researching 17th and 18th century techniques on the side.
I finally managed to come up with a way to simulate 17th/18thC foiling techniques! The blue in the stone comes from that. I love dead crafts and techniques.

(Linsee your craft thread needs love!)

this is awesome! i love love love this. :)

Viv, I've been slacking in any exciting crafts lately.

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Originally Posted by linsee

this is awesome! i love love love this. :)

Viv, I've been slacking in any exciting crafts lately.

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See all exciting vegan food you've been posting lately should have been fueling exciting crafting action!!!

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Originally Posted by xvunderx

See all exciting vegan food you've been posting lately should have been fueling exciting crafting action!!!

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well, my craft room finally got sorted today, so hopefully I can start working on some things again. I haven't stopped crocheting or making jewelry, just nothing big and fancy lately!

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Originally Posted by linsee

well, my craft room finally got sorted today, so hopefully I can start working on some things again. I haven't stopped crocheting or making jewelry, just nothing big and fancy lately!

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I'm tackling that project right now. When did I get all of this stuff?

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I'm tackling that project right now. When did I get all of this stuff?

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My craft room was seriously bordering on a hoarders-like room, so it had to be done. I still need to go through some of the things,but now I can craft with ease in there and not worry about stepping on another project. Let's just say, I never should have to buy another skein of yarn ever again. I have one of those giant blue Ikea bags full of yarn, it's overflowing.

Been making even more stuff lately...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...p_parure_2.jpg
Finally finished this set of jewelry and the box to keep it all in. Hopefully my jewelry supplies I've been waiting on will get here soon then I can start on my tiara!!