Have I been over ambitious?

I dont know?! Looking at the timescale to complete this project its very worrying. Anyways at least today was another productive day. Pattern complete I maked out and made the toile for my corset which I am rather pleased with even if I do say so myself. Pics to follow

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Swiftly moving along!

Wow! Can you tell this is an important project for me - I've got my necklace finished, sat and did 39 corset designs in one night and drafted my final design and corset pattern - all since Sunday!

I felt I had to create something simple for the necklace but wanted it to look deceptively complicated, it also had to be a showstopper. Running with the black 'n' blue theme with crystal, this is what I came up with, more of a choker than a necklace but its all good :p

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UFO for now

Well I know I havent been around for a while but thats because things have just been so darn hectic with college. Unfortunately the dress I was working on has had to be put on the back burner for now as I HAVE to concentrate on my Final Major Project. On the plus side my course review shows that I'm passing at a merit standard at the moment and my Uni interview went really well.

Anyways enough babbling, lets move on to the FMP - I was trying not to be overly ambitious with the timeframe I have (it has to be in with all the display work in 4 weeks time!) but, well, you know me lol. I decided my theme was to make a burlesque outfit so I have a corset, skirt and necklace to make! Initially my inspiration was a pale blue and pearl Faberge egg I had found but I've kinda gone off that colour theme and am thinking more turquoise, AB crystal and black.


When I have a moment I'll scan in some of my sketchwork and the design for the necklace I'm working on but at the moment its a case of back to the beading.

Check back for updates soon, this is an important one for me so I'll be recording as much as possible!

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kerchow!

lightning!!! lmao

Well after a puzzle with the pins I went and got the right ones for my fabric and the pattern is all pinned and cut out ready for fitting and stitching starting tomorrow evening! No chances being taken with this one, I want it perfecto!

NEXT!!

Looks like we're on a roll people lol I've decided as I completed my UCAS application today it may be an idea to start on my interview outfit. Oh incase you were wondering the course I applied for is Costume Construction for Stage and Screen :D

Anyways this is what I've picked out, none of these bitty spaghetti straps mind you, we're going as per the main image. Toddled off to the fabric shop in search of some inspiration and its going to be made up in a very nice muted jade green with wedgewood blue accents and bolero. Patterns already been cut out so tonight, infront of Project Catwalk, I shall be pinning and marking to my hearts content!

pic as promised

Very pleased with this, cant wait to start on my next item already! Tis very pink isnt it lol

Finished!!!

woohoo! After a bit of a refit to account for my small back, the dress construction was actually finished today :D I'm so relieved as its being photographed tomorrow and I had visions of becoming a night sewer lol

pics to follow soon, promise

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