Monday, December 3, 2012

Where are we?




In every ad we see there's someone urging us to want "more." Telling us we "lack" something because we do not have the object or toy they want to sell us. Brainwashing yes, forcing the hand... Definitely. Tempting us to "want more," Sure… Substances to the substance abuser I mean user. Users of the computer systems which surround us daily and constantly. Yes you are being tracked to prove to the world you are who you say you are. Login. You have already subscribed once you checked that you read the terms of the agreement to paste your face on a virtual web page. To keep up with all the hype we just do it with Nike and have it with a smile. Ultimately, complicated at times, distracted we don’t even seem to notice. How can we?... We’re too busy on our devices, running errands, in meetings, attending parties, on vacations, and more. We are intricately intertwined in the matrix of life.

Hello, it’s nice to meet you I am Nadia. And this is my different world.  By day I work a 9-5 and come home take care of family life and sew. I absolutely love it; from day one sewing has been one of those things that bring me joy. I turn on my music and I’m in my zone, my world filled with fun, colors, fashions and my Singer machines. Currently I do alterations, embroidery and custom sewing. You can view my project on my Facebook page under LaNae Designz.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

All in a day’z work




Most days consist of work (for a living), right after my son’s football practice, then class at 7:30 pm (3 nights a week). Most days I fall off to sleep without remembering if I had a chance to eat dinner or wind down. Obviously there’s not much time to sit and think, to dog gone busy busy busy all the time! On the weekends I manage to squeeze some time in for sewing, something I’ve always loved to do… Create and express… my form freedom, escape from the mental world into the depths of my sewing room. Where the tunes of soulful music drown out the week’s issues and fill the atmosphere with rhythm, simplicity, patterns and gorgeous fabrics. 
My mind comes up with all these fabulous ideas, costumes and outfits, but my person doesn’t have the time to fill all the orders. Well it gives me something to do and I’m not complaining. I’ll jot them down and get started when I can.
 





 
V8799 -Jacket
Pattern Description:
Semi lined linen Jacket with elastic in the waist for figure flattery.
 
Pattern Sizing:
I made a size 14, I like my jackets, where I can move in them and do not feel constrained while moving around.  
 
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
 
Yes and no. Yes the jacket looks similar to the one in the picture however; I made some modifications and adjustment so it would fit me perfectly. Overall the jacket looks and feels great. 
Were the instructions easy to follow? 
 
Yes the instructions were very easy to follow, but since I changed some things around I kind of had to add in some steps of my own to accommodate the modest changes I made.
 
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
 
I like that I did not have to make alot of adjustments to the pattern to fit me and that the instructions did not complication or confuse me while the jacket was under construction.
 
Fabric Used:
From my fabric stash I chose pink linen. I can’t remember where I got it but I like it now.
Pattern alterations or any design changes I made:
 
I did not want elastic in the sleeves nor did I want a fully lined jacket, do I didn’t put them in. Only other changes were the contours around the waist to fit lil ole me. 
Would I sew it again and /or recommend it to others?
Yes in a New York minute! I am just thinking of a color to make this jacket in next.
 
 

 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Do authors get stage fright?


Entering the preliminary stage of “coming out of the closet” whatever your closet holds … It has cocooned me, my thoughts and my emotions. Popping out and diving head first into the outside world… is an unambiguous way to perceive the situation. However once one leaves the proverbial closet you’ve …you entered into another which you can stay, retreat back to your prior closet or again venture out of the newly recognized enclosure.

With that said check out a few things I've been working on in my closet. Nervous at how it would be perceived, a seamstress I am with a deep hankering for fashion, crafts, colors, vintage and most of all the freedom to express myself.

Not all the garments have recognized patterns attached to them; some are deviations from original designs.

I introduce a Tom and Linda Platt design I chose from Vogue 1283. I like that it’s not a regular dress with just two side seams. I like the detail of the gathers.

 

 I added a bit of eye candy - red rubies to the gathered front seam.


On the back I did not add any embellishments; I just extended the gathers right up the back unlike the pattern said.
I like the fit and the material. I chose stretch knit cotton of some sort. I know it’s soft and light and has a nice flow.
 
Overall I would love to make this dress again but something is telling me to switch it up a bit. Well we'll see!!!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

What a tasty night


Last month my friend and I attended the opening party or tasting for a new restaurant in town. Needless to say it was packed with people and food. The food was delicious, omg.  I am not much of a wine drinker, but I must say the Rose we had was quite nice.  Food tasting…Something new for me so was wine. I had only had it a couple of times but it was not my go to until I tried this, hmm.

Throughout the evening we walked around and talked with others, ate and ate some more. The shrimps were my favorite. I tried so many different things I don’t know what they all were to be honest, but it was good. We looked at the art on the walls and admired the new restaurant, architecture and atmosphere. What a great evening to be a part of.

 As we were leaving a guy asked for our picture, we asked a couple of questions and agreed. We walked away fully and giggling, it was so spontaneous and fun.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

Not so perfect plaid




Were the instructions easy to follow? Most pieces were easy to assemble even for a beginner, until you get to the angled pleats in the front and back. That’s when the directions do not make putting this puzzle together easy. I felt they could have been written a bit better.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I purchased this pattern because it look like a dress if I made it long enough could be worn to work during the winter months. When I began sewing this pattern it went fast, that is until I got to the skirt. Assembling the angled pleat according to the directions did not work for me and made the skirt back look a tail (purely my opinion).
Fabric Used: I used wool of some sort that I purchased from Phoenix of Anderson. It’s a grey plaid fabric with red and blue. Not too heavy and not light. For wool it’s not itchy (good) and really soft, pliable and warm.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn’t make any huge alterations, I just made the armholes a little smaller.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I might sew it again just to see if it would work in another color. I would not recommend it to a beginner for they would get lost in directions for the skirt.

Conclusion: It’s complete and looks good on the mannequin with a jacket but it’s not what I expected so I will move on to the next project.