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Crafty Desires: Sewing Weekend

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Saturday, August 25, 2012. I'm sewing a Peasant Skirt from the Portabellopixie. I'm going with some beautiful Pear Tree by Thomas Knauer. Fabric from Hawthorne Threads. It's one of my favourites. I do have a bit of a pin addiction when it comes to ruffles though. I may have to seek help about this one day. The resulting skirt will be used as a demo for the customs of this skirt I will be offering on my Facebook Page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Brisbane, Sunny QLD, Australia.

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Crafty Desires: Dye Techniques: Space Dye in a Circle

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Sunday, July 29, 2012. Dye Techniques: Space Dye in a Circle. I've decided to document the different techniques I've used dyeing yarn in my time. Usually I don't stick to the same technique for an extended period, so I've tried many many different ways so far. All wrapped up and ready to go. I place it on my microwave tray where it was dyed. Again, trying very hard to keep the colours from touching. During the cooking, the glad wrap can melt onto itself and if yarns of different colours are touch...Micro...

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Crafty Desires: New Adventures, New Passions, New Beginnings

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Friday, January 3, 2014. New Adventures, New Passions, New Beginnings. It's been a long 13 months since I've touched this blog. In that time, I have gotten a part time job outside the home, my children have grown and I've discovered some new crafting loves. My middle two daughters have discovered dance and as a follow on, I have discovered sewing dance wear. Funnily enough, the one I have released was a ballet wrap! Here is a jazz skirt I made, modelled by Miss 8. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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Crafty Desires: Frankenskein Part 2

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Thursday, November 1, 2012. Nowhere near as bad as I was imagining. Infact, it's quite nice. Somewhere inside I am hoping the recipient doesn't really like it and I can keep it. I know this is not going to happen however. Here is the Frankenskein in as-dyed skein format:. In the centre at the top there is a darker patch, directly opposite that is a lighter patch. You can't really see it very well. Here is a close up shot, but I don't think you can see it here either. And here is reskeined:. Pinterest gar...

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Crafty Desires: One sleeve Leotard

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Saturday, January 4, 2014. Miss 8 is working on getting her idea for her Jazz costume for next year across to me. So far she's gotten me to make up a one sleeve leotard, now we need to get a 'cutout' done across the belly on one side. So, this is the leotard. It's done from a pattern from an etsy seller tumblentwirl. Her patterns are great for dance wear, affordable and easy. I have many of her patterns. Here is the darling looking beautiful 3. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.

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Crafty Desires: Operation Classical Tutu

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Thursday, April 17, 2014. I have fallen in love with sewing dance wear. I have made a few outfits for performances to date, but that elusive Classical Tutu has been just out of reach. I have made a couple of tutus so far to learn, but they have no practical use other than learning tools. Here is a few pictures of the last one I made (although haven't finished embellishing):. Well, yesterday I got the amazing news that my 8 year old's Demi Character routine will involve needing a Classical Tutu. The front...

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Crafty Desires: A Halloween Story in which I Dye

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Thursday, November 1, 2012. A Halloween Story in which I Dye. It was a bright sunny day when I decided it was the right time to get some dyeing done. I had some yellow yarn to dye for a lady I adore and respect very much. All the children are at school and I have a while before they get back. I put the pot on the stove and put a wire tray in the bottom so that the dye doesn't darken upon contact with the hot base of the pot, making it patchy. This is a trick I just recently realised I should do. I thrust...

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Crafty Desires: Lyrical Costume (with Asymmetric circle skirt mini-tutorial)

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Thursday, January 9, 2014. Lyrical Costume (with Asymmetric circle skirt mini-tutorial). I am getting prepared for the coming year. Even though we are changing dance studios and don't have routines sorted, well, we actually don't have an enrolment in yet lol, I have decided to make sure I have the costumes sorted ahead of time so that I don't get overly busy and have to push it too hard just before a routine needs it. Both top and hotpants are from patterns from Tumblentwirl on etsy. Add the length you w...

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Crafty Desires: Poolside Pattern Release

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Sunday, January 5, 2014. I finally released a pattern I have had in testing since about August. Not that the test took that long, rather that I just have so much on that I just let it lapse. The pattern is called Poolside. And it's a cute little top which is great for the hot hot hot days we've been having here in Brisbane lately (41 degrees yesterday eep). In 8ply and 10ply, sizes 1-12. I decided to finish it off and release it as there is a KAL on Ravelry in the Budding Designers Downunder group.

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Crafty Desires: Operation Classical Tutu: Phase 2 - The Gathering

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Friday, April 18, 2014. Operation Classical Tutu: Phase 2 - The Gathering. The Gathering of the Tulle is quite a fun process as far as the actual gathering goes. I developed this technique of gathering fabric after doing many of the Portabellopixie Gracie ruffle skirts. So, measure across the leotard, then double it. You can see the loops in the picture below. maybe. To gather, I use the cording foot on my sewing machine. I put the first loop out on the back side of the work, then snap the fishing li...