Create 365 - Design for the Felt Snow White Flapper Brooch

This was yesterday's create 365 project.  I was going to post it last night, but ninja rabbits attacked my home..and my hair caught on fire...and my computer was stolen by rogue monks..

Ok.  I fell asleep.

Anywho, here it is.  It's a design for a line of felt cameo brooches I plan on creating with a hybrid of past decades and fairytale characters.  This one is Snow White as a Flapper, I'm also working on a Gibson Girl style Rapunzel, Alice in Wonderland with 1940's style hair and clothing, Cinderella in mod 60s style and Victorian Red Riding Hood.  I may also use the designs on bags and t-shirts, but one step at a time ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Pin up Plan - Pin up Yourself

I just discovered this super fun site that allows you to create your own pin ups.  Just like paper dolls for grown ups :)

To say it is addictive would be an understatement.

Here are a few of my designs:

You can try it out for yourself here.  And please feel free to share your own designs on my facebook page here!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

The 1912 Project - Bloggers and Patterns

The 1912 Project is beginning to gain some steam!  Some of the patterns have been digitized and should be going out in the mail soon (I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for my first pattern to arrive!)

Today, I thought I would share some pictures with you of a few of the patterns that are part of the project, and also a list of the bloggers who will be participating.  (SUCH a talented group of folks.  I'm beyond delighted to be working with them!)

Here are some of the my favorite patterns shown on the VPLL 1912 Project blog;

Ladies Coat

Ladies Taffeta Dress

Ladies Simple Dress

Ladies Blouse

I think the Ladies Simple Dress may be my favorite ;)  My plan is to tackle these patterns as-is for the project and then do an additional post modifying each garment so that it's more wearable (For example, I would shorten the Ladies Coat to knee length, and the same with the Simple Dress.  The Ladies Blouse could be paired with a pleated skirt for a slightly nautical feel.  I think, depending on the fabrics used, they could all have a romantic feel that could be paired with more modern accessories for a totally wearable look!)

Here are some of the participants:
Annabellebumps
aestheticculture
After the Dress..
A Jew in the Rain
Are Clothes Modern
Arkivarie
A Sewing Machine and an Umbrella
Bank of Mom
Cation Designs
Costume Deeva
Domestic News
Fairy Gottmother
Gwendie's Quilts
Idle Hands..The Ms Fits Workshop
Kats Costumes
Ladyglo
Sabrina's Journal
Diary of a Mantua Maker
Many Sides of One Coin
Melodyejoy's Weblog
My Happy Sewing Place
Of Corset Matters
Down the Retro Rabbit Hole
Red Silk Thread
Sewing 1912 Again
Sewing the Titanic
Sewn Threads
Shoes are my Muse
TeresaCotter
The Devils Darning Needle
TheGoldenAgeofFashion
The Urban Pheasant
Victoria Wren

Looking forward to sharing my first pattern and fabric choices with you!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

P.S Fellow 1912 Bloggers, if you aren't on this list, please feel free to add yourself in the comments!  XO