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Tracey Clark's Picture Fall Day 8: Keeping it Simple
Tracey asked us to explore how light enhances our photography. I think I generally am very aware of light, so I tried to do something a little different for me and play with deep shadows.
You may recognize this as my pumpkin baby (see below).
I'm way behind on looking at my friends' streams. I'll be at my in-laws' tomorrow and Monday and hope to do some catching up then.
Project Details
Pattern: Simplicity 2938, View B
Fabric: Stretch Charmeuse
Notions: 12" invisible zipper; grosgrain ribbon
If you are in need a cute, trendy top that's really easy to make, this is the one. When I initially selected the pattern, I didn't have a fabric in mind. I just knew that I wanted it to be this fantastic color! I was prepared to take my pattern to the register in Hancock and then leave and saw this beautiful charmeuse... and it had stretch to boot! I added 2" to the length. This was my first time working with a stretch charmeuse... it was um, er um... interesting to work with. Notice that the bodice is constructed with princess seams. Right at the bust, the directions stated that ease needed to be removed. This caused the fabric to pucker. I had to repeat the process a couple of times to produce a smooth seam. Also, this is NOT the easiest fabric to press, but I made it work with steam and a pressing cloth.
Instead of using the fabric tie, I used grosgrain ribbon. I wanted a look similar to the Tory Burch which appears to have the ties coming from darts or princess seams (I can't tell which). Placed mine in the side seams... just thought it would look better on me. The instructions suggested a lapped zipper but I used an invisible one instead. Overall, this is a great little top that can be whipped up in a couple of hours!
“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.”
Lao Tzu
Date: 1954
Misses' Duster, Negligee and Housecoat
View 1 negligee features rounded collar and full three quarter length sleeves with elastic casing at lower edge. Collar and sleeves are edged with lace. Streamer bow details neck edge. V.2 collar and turn back cuffs are accented with contrast bias. Duster, view 3, is styled with a mandarin collar. Large patch pockets are trimmed with rick rack.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28", H:37") --
Width around lower edge of all views: 72 1/2".
Finished back length of all views: 47".
Suggested Fabric Types --
V.1: Cotton, batiste, plisse, challis, rayon, nylon, crepe de chine. V.2: Cotton, flannelette, pique, denim, rayon, nylon, wool, flannel, jersey. V.3: Corduroy, velveteen, cottons, rayon, nylon, wool.
Sewing Notions --
View 1 & 2: 2 spools of thread; bias seam binding (optional).
View 2 & 3: 6 buttons.
View 2: bias seam binding (optional).
View 3: rick rack.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
"…..I am now pushing fifty and realize more and more that every extra day is just a free gift and so I relax and forget about the past and the future. The “I” that goes from day to day is not an important “I” is in an eternal present. If a door should one day open from one realm to the other, then “I” (whoever that is) will be glad of it. I have no regrets except for sins that are forgiven in any case, and I forget the past, and don’t get to excited about the present or the future….."
Thomas Merton, “A Life in Letters”
“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.”
― G.K. Chesterton
"God is not confined by ones religion even though humanity defines God by their religion." --Robert Cowlishaw
Is it me or what? Things that land in the realm of simplicity are supposed to be simple! Right? Take today’s assignment for example. It was SUPPOSED to be simple. I wanted to do a simple portrait using minimal tools. Yea, well, after a moment of mild frustration (y’all remember Yosemite Sam – the cartoon character when he would get frustrated? That dude was straight cussin’ in the cartoons!); I did my Yosemite Sam impersonation today trying to pull off this assignment.
Simplicity is complicated. So many things have to be in alignment for simple to happen. But when it does [get in alignment] oh!, what a wonderful thing. I think those old cats had the right I idea (I’m thinking about the ones in the karate movies I used to watch) where they say something like, “one must be at peace with one’s self”. My simplicity is compounded and becomes complex when I am not in alignment with me. Am I doing purpose? Where is my dream? How many excuses have I made or who else will I blame because I don’t have peace. Einstein said something like this: genius is making simple that which is complex [my paraphrase]. I want to be a genius!
Since I’m complicated and your complicated let us work toward simplicity. Here it is – the key: life is going to happen – good or bad – without any effort on our part. So let it do what it do. As for me and my house, we gone make memories, cherish the moments and keep it [uh] simple.
Ewwww sorry guys, I had no idea that I scanned this print with such poor quality. Just ignore all the nasty grain and sharpening and be happy that I uploaded something. :)
Shot and developed by me.
Hahahaha this is ridiculous, but it was explored.
Simplicity 8780; ©1970; Junior's and Misses' Two-Piece Dress in Two Lengths: The gored, regular length skirt V. 1 & 2 and the gored, mini-length skirt V. 3 have waistband and side zipper. The top with back zipper has lowered round neckline. Collarless V. 1 & 2 have short set-in sleeves. Top-stitched V. 1 has patch pockets, button trim and purchased belt. V. 2 top contrast skirt. V. 3 with short puff sleeves gathered to sleeve bands has "two-piece" collar and button trim.
one of glass photos with the window as the bground I shot a few days ago..again, comments are welcome :)
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#6817
Doll Wardrobe
Suitable For Such Vinyl Body Baby Dolls As Betsy Wetsy, Ginny Baby And Sweetie Pie
Size 12" Height
©1966
I finished a version of Simplicity's 4589--which I adore! I used a vintage knit fabric, and the only reason i edged the hems was b/c the pattern is so dang short. I didn't want to lose any length on a hem. And, in the end, I like the way it looks much better.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1940
Junior Misses and Misses' Blouse and Skirt
Blouse gathers below yoke; notched collar and long sleeves gathered to wristband, or short sleeves. Eight piece skirt has welt pockets or buttonholes which fasten to buttons sewn on blouse. Skirt extends above waistline. Sash may be worn.
Notions -- BLOUSE - 1 spool thread (100 yds); snap fasteners; For Blouse with Plain Skirt - 4 buttons (35 lines--7/8" diam.); For Skirt with Buttonholes - 3 buttons (35 lines--7/8" diam.); 6 buttons (1 1/8" diam.); shields. SKIRT - Slide fastener; seam binding; 1 spool matching thread (100 yds.).
Suggested Fabrics -- SKIRT - Linen, cottons, shantung, wool crepe, twill, novelty woolens, flannel. SASH - Cottons, linen, silk crepe, shantung. BLOUSE WITH LONG SLEEVES - Length-wise striped silk, flat crepe, printed silk, wool jersey, sheer wool. BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES - Cottons, linen, flat crepe, surah. DRESS - Plain or Printed: Cottons, linen, silk shantung, spun rayons, novelty silks, flat crepe, surah.
I belong to a double handful of groups which accept only photos of flowers. To stay active in them I need to upload new floral images regularly.
These little blossoms don't get much respect on Flickr, when viewed along side of the bigger and more exotic blossoms. I thought they looked nice, so here they are.
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Nikon D7100. Tamron 180mm Macro. 1/8000th @ f/13. ISO 1250. EV = -2/3.
Simplicity 6973 - Copyright 1967
The mini skirt worn 2" below normal waistline has a side zipper. View 1 and 3 have carriers, contour belt, tie and peaked hat. View 2 skirt with inverted pleats has optional carriers and purchased belt. View 3 with bias skirt has contrasting belt and hat.
Waist - 24
Hip - 33
Pattern Envelope- Discolored due to age, some rough edges
Pattern Instructions- Included
Pattern Pieces - Cut and Complete