I never posted the Weasley dress!

 

I made this from the burda pattern "maryy" for the premiere of the latest film. I actually wore it both times I went to see it.

I went with Gryffindor colors and the best family ever.

Plus, I have the biggest crush on Ron. <3

Where the Wild Things Are hat!

I just realized I forgot to post about this here!

I've posted it on Burdastyle, Craftster, and as always, on instructables!

The PDF pattern and how-to are on instructables!

Felt wallet prototype.

I've never sewn a wallet before.
I'm not crazy about machine sewing felt.
The lower card pockets need to be taller, and the upper ones, shorter.
The tops of the pockets need to be reinforced.

But I do heart moustaches.
I got that part right!

Next time I'll fix the rest.

A purse to lose sleep over.

Which is exactly what I did.

But it's gorgeous, and worth it. I don't even care that I was so tired I sewed the lining and outside together inside out the first time and had to seam rip the entire top of the bag and realign the handles.

I'm also very proud of the pleats - twas my first time!

It's made from a pattern in Bend the Rules Sewing, which is an excellent book. I made the inside pocket far too big, though, because of a typo. But I'll know for next time! This time, I think I'm going to handsew pleats into the pocket as well!

Maybe this will make me do more?

I sat around last night and drew some letters that I then cut out of cardboard.

Good stress release after a poopy day. I decided to leave them as-is, but I hung them up with scotch tape in case I want to decorate them later. ^_^

Hanging cardboard jewelry frames!

I am really proud of these. They didn't take long at all and they hold everything I need them to.

I also like that they're super functional - I can simply lift the inner flap so that I can get the backs of earrings. A lot less fussing this way.

Full instructions at:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-cardboard-jewelry-frame/

Nicolas Cage pillow. BAM!

Finally got around to finishing it.
Pretty fantastic, I'd say.

The start of a new project!

Over 30 cardboard boxes - all from one shipment at work - just waiting to be made into something beautiful.

Finished book headboard.

Please vote for it in the Greenwala Choose to Reuse Contest!

Clicky, clicky. Multiple times a week.

Nicolas Cage embroidery... soon to be a pillow.

Bam.

Work in progress shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessyratfink/sets/72157621829078082/

Headboard is finally done!

Right now it's in the basement drying from the polyurethane coating I put on it earlier. I'll be hanging it tomorrow. It took me forever to actually sit down and do it... I've had all the pieces forever!

This is going to look so good!

Pecan pie, scalloped potatoes, dress forms!

Making things I normally don't cook has begun!
I think I should come up with a better title/mission statement, yeah?

The pecan pie is on Instructables. The scalloped potatoes should be posted later tonight.

And today - I'm buying my first ever dress form! Mermaid costume here I come!

Jogging and making!

Embroidered picture frames for my mom! Full how-to at instructables!




Full how-to at instructables!

And two bags - one for my mom and one for me. The one for mom sadly messed up in the wash, though - I bought the lining fabric years ago and forgot it was dry clean only. Wasn't strong enough to hold up at the seams. :(

Oh well! Live and learn and make more!

The rest of my time recently has been spent babysitting my nephews and cooking with my mom - I went home for a week and it was great! Now I'm back in Louisville and back to work.

I'm taking up jogging again too. Trying to do a half mile every other day and building up from there. In the past I've ran too fast and too far in the beginning and burned myself out. This time I'm going to be responsible with it.

I'd really like to be able to run/jog a few miles. It's something I've never been able to do. I can ride a bike forever, but my stubby little legs don't take well to running!

Heart disease PSA!

Ah, poop! I said the line wrong AGAIN!

Today I am filming and editing the first ever video I've taken of myself. Creepy!

I don't like the way I look when I talk, but I suppose that's unavoidable. :P

Can I just say that I love iMovie? This is not as hard as I thought it would be. Might I also add that I make some terrible faces when I screw up? It's pretty awesome. Having a million little thumbnails of yourself making awful faces is pretty entertaining.

Here's a link to the video if any of ya'll are interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX4yivoupio

How to sew a hooded scarf or scoodie!

Here's the complete tutorial on Instructables!

Start of a new project.

Books and books and books. Been sitting on this one for some time now. I'm happy to get started.

Giant moustache, part 2.

In summary, I have great friends. :D

Giant stuffed moustache.

This is what I made today. I quite like it.

I can't wait to go to work tomorrow and take pictures of everyone with it on. :D

I documented the whole thing on Instructables as usual if anyone wants to know how to make their own. ^_^