Day 62- Updated project list

I haven't updated this list in a while so here it is. 

3 pairs black socks (1 of 6 finished)

1 pair red socks (I wanted a pair too!) (completed January 26th)

1 Wicket Ewok doll (my husband bought that pattern)(completed April 5th)
1 Grey Ewok doll(added April 6, 2012)(completed April 10th)

1 Gir doll, from Invader Zim (completed January 15th)

1 double-sided knitted star scarf in red and black

1 deer hat with antlers

1 pair penguin mittens

1 tote bag

1 sweater coat

2 crochet star pillows (completed January 15th)

1 scrap material star pillow

1 Jack Skellington jacket

1 basket weave crocheted scarf in black(completed April 1st)

1 penguin doll

1 cross stitch Christmas stocking

1 swoop shirt in blue knit

1 Edgar Allan Poe Raven corset

1 Edgar Allan Poe Raven handkerchief

1 wedding scrap book

1 penguin painting abstract

1 bake and decorate a bear cake with a piping bag ( maybe added January 14, 2012)

1 painted penguin nesting dolls, set of 5, (added January 19, 2012)(Completed April 29)
1 painted penguin bobblehead (added April 30, 2012 )(Completed April 30)

1 crochet an Alternate Zoidberg (added January 21, 2012) (completed March 22nd)

1 luma (star) from Super Mario Galaxy (added January 24, 2012)

1 red skull henley (added January 25, 2012)

1 yellow long sleeve to go with poe shirt (added January 25, 2012)

1 vines henley (added January 25, 2012)

1 roller derby hoodie (added January 25, 2012)

1 Gir's companion pig Bacon in crochet (added January 30, 2012) 

1 pair Owl mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) (completed March 11th )

1 pair Owl mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012)(1 completed)

1 pair Penguin mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) (completed March 4th)

1 pair birds of paradise mittens knitted(added January 31, 2012)(completed February 16th)

1 pair squirrel mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) 
1 pair squirrel mittens knitted (added March 21, 2012)

1 patchwork inspired coat (added February 14, 2012)

1 crocheted lion doll (added March 3, 2012)

1 fondant bunny cake bonanza (added March 10, 2012)

1 top hat (added March 13, 2012)

1 broken & stitched crocheted heart (added March 14, 2012) (completed April 4th)

1 pair knitted rainbow armwarmers (added March 14, 2012)

1 pair heart print pants (added April 8, 2012)(completed June 2nd)

1 wookie doll (added April 1o, 2012)(complete June 3rd)
1 pair baby booties (added April 12, 2012) (completed April 20th)
1 baby hat (added April 20, 2012) (completed April 23rd)
1 pair dragonfly earrings (added May 9, 2012)(completed May 9th)  

1 pair red armwarmers (added may 8, 2012)(completed June 2nd)
1 Christening Gown (added May 15, 2012)(completed June 21) 

        16/52  projects done. So I have fallen a little behind. I need to catch up and quick.  We will have to see what I can accomplish this weekend.

Day 61- Project Heart Print Pants taking longer than expected

Project Heart Print Pants

        I have cut and stressed the waistband. I just have to install it and add a button. Hem them as well. It is taking me longer than I expected. Likely because I have been feeling really run down this week. I have decided to try and take Friday off as a personal day, a mental health day if you will. If I do I am going to focus on finishing these pants. Then hopefully move on to a new project. I need to really start cranking out the projects so I can make my 52 project goal. That will hopefully happen this weekend.

Day 60 – Pictures from the Glebe

         I realized I have yet to post pictures of the treasures I found at the Glebe Garage sale last weekend. I purchased two jewellery boxes and a picnic Samsonite case. Also my awesome suitcase. Big enough to almost fit inside it myself. Please forgive me for being snap happy with the camera.

 

Day 59 - Introducing 1940's style.

         If you have been reading my blog for the last few days you will know that today's addition is the introduction of my new Singer Machine in original cabinet. 

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         Beautiful isn't it? It is a solid metal machine in a black finish, with gold leafing. It has silver knot work plaques and a gold medallion name plate.

         It has only one stitch setting. I don't even think it even has a back stitch but it is is so historic and amazing I don't care. Besides it came with all of it's original manuals and attachments.

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Then I just got snap happy with the pictures.

 

 

Day 58 – My New Precious!!!!! A Two Day Blog Event!

        As I mentioned in my last blog, yesterday I went to the Glebe Garage Sale. As I also mentioned yesterday, I came across several great finds. Therefore I would like to present two new additions in to my sewing collection. 

        A 1950's portable Kenmore and a 1940's Singer in the original cabinet. When I went to take pictures of these two beauties, I kind of went a little snap happy. To do both of these pieces justice I will be turning this introduction into a two day event. 

 

         Let me present my new Kenmore. It is a solid metal machine in a wooden case. It is extremely heavy so although it is meant to be easily portable I will likely set it up on a table and leave it stationary. I was told by the seller that it is a 1950's model. I seems to only have one stitch setting. It has a width setting as well, so I guess it has 2 stitches, straight and zigzag but that is about it. Oh it can sew through a mack truck, it is powerful little thing, shaking the house at maximum speed. This will come in handy when it I have several layers to sew through. Definately when I work with leather.

         Here is on upclose shot. A picture of the width gauge. It is used in conjunction with the nob. Loosen the nob and then slide the lever to the width you desire. The last picture is of the length gauge.

         This last picture is of a little silver lever who's function is a mystery to me. It seems to lower and raise the teeth that move the fabric (a.k.a feed dogs) I will have to do some research and see what it's exact purpose is. For 15$ I am extremely happy with my purchase. Tune in tomorrow for my introduction of the Singer.

Day 57- The Glebe Garage sale!

        All I can say is Holy Shit. I have never been to the Glebe Garage sale before. An annual event that occurs on the Saturday of the third weekend in May. I t is huge, intense, seemingly endless. The sheer amount of stuff, things, places to go, to see. I didn't cover half of it i am sure. I saw two Victrola, seriously, two. A merry-go-round horse. Lizards for sale. My heart was broken twice, I came upon two writing desks throughout the day, both sold. Both gorgeous. But I did have some super great finds. A samsonite picnic case. Two jewellery boxes with locks, I have a ton of mini skeleton keys and found one for each box in my collection. Penguin statue. A turntable watch and two items I will write about tomorrow. So why do I bring this crazy-ass event? Because it is a craft haven! There were tables of fabric, sewing accessories, numerous sewing baskets. I saw ribbons and embellishments, yarn, wool, leather even. I already have a lot of what I saw. Some was not priced well, but remember you can always barter. I know I did. A hell of a lot. Anyways I know I am going to pay for it tomorrow. I got there at 9, next year I will know better and go earlier and better prepared. I walked around until 1 so yeah. I am already starting to get sore. Woo hoo. Can't wait until tomorrow. And you dear reader should be excited too, my blog tomorrow should prove quite interesting indeed.

Day 56- We got legs!

Project : Heart Print Pants continued...

        I have sewn the inseam, outseam and top stitched the legs. I am now ready to join the back, add the waist band and hem them. That's it. Al I have left to do. Not bad, they should be done this weekend. Fingers crossed. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure. 

 

Day 55 - The weekend is here

        My weekend has arrived. Finally. It didn't come soon enough for me, honestly. I have felt off all week and very emotionally sensitive. No idea why. Just very, very sensitive. So I have been hibernating somewhat. Anyways I have almost completed the armwarmers. It is easy to knit while watching t.v on the couch. I only have a few more rows. I have errands to run tomorrow but I will be working on my projects for the majority of this weekend.

Day 54 - Zippers with ease woo hoo! Kenneth B King, you magnificent bastard!

        Those of you following my blog will know I am taking a craftsy course to learn how to make copies or ruboff of purchased clothing. Essentially, I am doing this because I have been asked to make replicas before and basically had to figure it out myself. So I thought why not take a course, a professional would be bound to have some tips and tricks to speed up the process but I never imaged he would have such an easy, effective way to install a zipper. I have installed zippers before, at least 30 or so. But this is the fastest I have ever installed a zipper. It's genius, well Jeanius! Anyway, I highly recommend the course just for the zipper section. The rest is quite helpful as well but the zipper installation is gold.

Day 53 - long day

        I had a really long day. Up early, ran all kinds of errands and walked most of the way. So today I don't really have much to say. I am tired and all I want to do is rest. I have another three day weekend coming up and really hope to get some stuff done. I know I have said that before but maybe I will actually been able to this time.

 

Day 52 – Heart Print Picture

Project- Heart print pants- pictures

        Here are some pictures of the pants I'm making . I installed the zipper today. Top stitched and stayed stitched the front pockets as well. I now just have to sew together the back and sides hem them and add the waist band.