Fayme's Follies

tcarole, posting in sew_hip @ 9:52pm: Burda mens sizing question and a chair refashion (possibly tutorial?)
Started out to make this for my husband (BWOF 08/09 133):



Got frustrated when the muslin was ridiculously huge even though I used the corresponding chest size in the chart. I had some busy sewing energy so I recovered my husband's home office chair from a thrifted curtain instead. I used a zipper down the back to get a tight fit for a clean, upholstered look. I was really pleased with the result.



More pics on my livejournal including chair before and after. I'm thinking of doing a tutorial since I have one more chair to make a pattern for (my chair). Anyone interested? I will take pictures and try to document how I do it.

Also...

Has anyone made that Burda men's jacket? The sizing for men in their magazine seems totally whack. I'm wondering if I have a typo or something, it's that bad. Would love to hear any feedback on Burda sizing for men.

prof_folderol, posting in steamfashion @ 11:22pm: Austin Meetup

We're having another meetup on Wednesday, 11-Nov-09 at 6:00p.m. (as convenient) so come on down!

This time we'll be at the Epoch Coffee House -- 221 W North Loop Blvd. at the intersection of Chesterfield Ave.

It's a chance to meet, share ideas and accomplishments and plan for world domination.

So, gather your minions, gear up (or not) and meet some other Steamfolks.

JJ
 

eleganza_bella, posting in steamfashion @ 12:11pm:

(click on the banner for the link)

I am having a clearance sale for the first time! Some jewellery pieces do include steampunk elements, and many reductions in prices have been made to the jewellery pieces, if you like anything, this would be a good time to purchase it! :)

Someone commissioned a set of 8 pieces from me, with everything done to her specifications, and ended up not paying. So I have left with 8 pieces and with no one who wants them, so... Yes. Thank you!

whispermymuse, posting in poetssociety @ 9:59pm: Silence Is So Loud
Everything that is yours, is his
If you only knew
your heart would break just from seeing

To witness something so sweet and innocent
Better than either of us could have ever dreamed
you would understand why I weep in pure anguish

I think he represents something profound
something I need to discover
but the silence is so loud

He grips with a force; arms clenching my waist
I lift his head to look at me and the eyes say
what we never could fully express

Please, I beg.. Please.
Tell me. Tell me. Tell me.
but the silence is so loud.

Open mouth with no sounds.
Open hearts bleeding profusely
I'll never, ever.. leave you

He shows me 5 fingers and the protector in me
grabs his hand looks at both sides
then releases reluctantly

Are you hurting?
Please, speak.. He holds my face.
He loves me more than anyone

I clench him tighter, hold closer
I can't explain..only that
I can feel his heart beating in my own

The silence is so loud
I wake as empty as the night before
Looking at my hand..5 little fingers still pressed so deeply.

masowolf @ 12:30am: Today's Tweets
( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. )

silverorchid, posting in sew_hip @ 12:04am: Long time lurker, first time poster...
Hi there!

So, I was sewing a set of tab-top curtains this weekend for my bedroom. I've lined the curtains with a fleece-let fabric (It's an energy conservation thing. I hope.), which is making the whole structure pretty... thick. According to the very basic pattern I'm following, my next (and final) step is to attach the tab tops to the curtain by sandwiching the top of the curtain and top stitching each tab into place.

Now, my dilemma.

When I went to sew the first tab on things were fine. Then, suddenly, during the second tab, my machine gave a loud "bang!" and the needle snapped in two. I removed the curtain, replaced the needle and checked to see if my machine would sew okay.

It won't. Unfortunately, this is my first machine and I'm very much a beginner seamstress. I don't know what is wrong, exactly. When I sew a straight line everything works just fine. The reverse stitch is where I seem to have an issue: the fabric bunches instead of being pulled back, so the stitching goes to one side. The piece that my bobbin sits in appears to be loose, I can hear it clattering around and it's easy to move. Does that mean something I can't see is broken, maybe something that holds the bobbin part in place? Anyone know of a way I can fix this all by my lonesome? Or should I just schedule an appointment with a trained professional now?

acrescentmoon, posting in steamfashion @ 10:00pm: Clearance Blouse and Tea Dying
 Old Navy has several summer-weight blouses on the clearance racks that would make good Victorian or Edwardian blouses. I got this one for $10.




I wanted a more Earthy color, so I dyed my blouse with tea yesterday and now I'm changing the buttons.

If anyone is interested in tea dying, I posted the process on my blog. The vinegar in the dye bath is optional, but I didn't want to take any chances that the color might wash out.

overthecrescentmoon.blogspot.com/2009/11/tea-dying-cotton.html

juri_anne, posting in gardening @ 9:59pm: Bug ID
Hi! First time poster and first time homeowner. :)

Since I'm extremely new to all this, I'm not sure where to figure this out. My hubby and I just bought a house last Tuesday, and we noticed what seems like hundreds of these cocoons made out of sticks ALL over the front of the house. In all of the bushes, on the windows, hanging from the roof. I have NO idea what they are, my parents don't know, and apparently the pest guy that came by on Wednesday had no idea.

So, if anyone could help identify this, it would be great! My parents did such a wonderful job cleaning out the front of the house, I don't want a swarm of bad insets coming and destroying it all. The pictures of the cocoon, and a tiny bit of the insect inside, are in my journal along with the before and after shots of the front of the house, a few of my new animal neighbors. :)

CLICK FOR PICTURES

Thank you to ANYONE that can help me!

socialculture, posting in fatshionista @ 5:19pm: Hello my fatshonista's! I come to you as a new member whose recently had a self-pity party about their weight only to realize that it's her own fault for dressing in crappy clothes and pretending like fat wouldn't look fat in certain things. Ha.


I'm mostly here to ask 2 questions.

1 - I grew up as a sport-playing tomboy so jeans and t-shirts have always been my thing. I have a few "nicer" pieces in my closet, but not much and I blame that on both the lack of funds & like I said before, the on and off again attempt to "hide" under clothes I felt comfortable in.
That said, I've come to ask you fashionable ladies, What are some necessities and fashion basics you need in your closet? Can't live without a cardigan? Love love leggings? Tell me some key pieces I should invest in! I own way to many graphic t-shirts and bland jeans and only have about 2 pairs of sneakers.

2 - Second question: A good wont totally bankrupt me leather jacket (or if not, a pea coat)? I'm into the "edgy/rocker" look and have wanted a good leather jacket for a while. Anyone know where I may be directed?

I'm 5'6 and a smidge, and weight 232 pounds. Last time I checked I was 45-45-?. I seem to carry my weight all over. I've got thick thighs & calves and a poofy stomach and thick arms. Some pictures under the cut for introductory/visual aid/jacket help. I'm not sure how to describe my size..pear, apple...I can't tell!

Love the post here, and can't wait to keep feeling better about myself and getting more into fashion! :)

( Annd...here we go! )

tootsicle, posting in fatshionista @ 3:27pm: 2 OOTD
( x posted to flickr ) ( Read more... )</div></div></div>
5'3'' deathfat, size 22-28 top and bottoms

miss_pinstripe, posting in fatshionista @ 5:26pm: First OOTD!
Please be gentle. Haha.




( Shoes 'n' stuff behind the cut! )

Jacket - Venezia via Lane Bryant.
Dress - JMS via Walmart
Bag - really old. Let's be nice and call it vintage? ;)
Necklace - had it for a decade, so I don't know.
Earrings - Catherine's or Lane Bryant. Learning towards Catherine's.
Shoes - Predictions via Payless.

Although it's already November, it's still in the mid to high seventies 'round these parts, so tights would've been overkill. Heck, the jacket was nearly too warm. Also, although those shoes appear to be comfy, they're actually pretty awful.

And, am I the only one who rocks Walmart dresses? Haha.

angela_la_la, posting in fatshionista @ 3:56pm: Duo Boots review, and a cautionary tale
So a few weeks ago, I posted asking about Duo Boots. I did end up ordering the Pavia style. They arrived amazingly fast -- I ordered on a Thursday and they arrived the following Monday morning. From the UK! to Philadelphia! the 21st century is awesome!

The boots, however, were... less than awesome. ( Read more... )

altricial, posting in fatshionista @ 1:24pm: In search for a black fringe dress
Hey lovelies,

I'm in search for a black fringe dress for a Charleston belly burlesque performance in December. I'm having very little luck in finding one that would fit me and doesn't cost me an arm and leg! I'm based in Melbourne so shipping cost is a bit problematic, too. My measurements are 42-35-44inches. Any help would be much appreciated!

Here's an OOTD to make the post a bit more interesting, haha.



In case that doesn't work, here is the direct link to the photo: http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs022.snc3/10936_503320826070_219900074_56752_3169376_n.jpg

Black shirt and leggings from Supre.
Dress from plus size shop in Taiwan.
Boots from ABC Mart in Japan.

Thanks :)

zombieterrorist, posting in t_shirt_surgery @ 6:50pm: Hi
I haven't been doing much alterations in the past few months. I finished this one. It only took me two days!


( ROAR )

mortonfox @ 9:18pm: Writer's Block: Just another manic Monday


Nearly 3 months after leaving work, I have to say this: I don't dread Mondays any more. :)

the_nordic_one, posting in steamfashion @ 7:32pm: Pics from the Cemetery Potluck, Sun Nov 8, Washington DC






The Gallerie

I hope you like!
Phil
Those Who Mourn

jacey_bear, posting in steamfashion @ 5:44pm: Its never too early...
Hello there
First time poster, long time stalker of steampunk fashion awesomeness.
So as the title says its never too early for... NEXT HALLOWEEN.
For some it may be too soon seeing as Halloween was 10 days ago.
But for me its never too early.
Last year early into the year I had decided that I was to be Blind Mag from Repo! the Genetic Opera this year.
And the costume was little more than a epic fail.
So on November 1st I had a brilliant idea to be a steampunk wind up doll for next year.
I'd like your input on what I can do to tweak Mag's costume.
Thanks.
xoxoxo
Jacey

icedlilac, posting in nanoljers @ 7:33pm: Quick question....
Is anyone else having trouble getting onto the NaNo site?

msdefect, posting in poetssociety @ 12:29am: WHO AM I?
I am black but i am white
I am the yin and the yang
i am the light and the dark
i am everything and i am nothing
i am unbreakable but i am broken
i am early but still i'm late
i am the head and the tail
i am the face NOT the mask

flipstickpowuh, posting in poetssociety @ 4:22pm: The Brink

My mind is on the brink
My body starts to sink
Because it's too late
To get rid of my brain's weight

I've studied all day long
Determined; strong
I look at the clock
Debating whether to continue or stop

Time is wearing thin
Trying to keep my eyes open
Paper after paper, word after word
This much memorizing is absurd

Abbreviations and codes
If i spend one more minute on studying
I'll definitely explode!

Too much info to contain
Who knew studying caused pain?
I can no longer think
My mind is on the brink

margorose, posting in bellydancing @ 2:41pm: Another Costuming question: Your dream pattern
So, imagine there was a pattern publisher, with a proven record of excellence, who decided to start a bellydance pattern line with good fitting, easy to make sewing patterns that you could make with a regular sewing machine. For what ONE garment or costume piece would you most like to have a pattern?

elanya, posting in steamfashion @ 4:00pm: If I only had $20,000...
I would grab this pen as the ultimate Steampunk writing accessory.

*sigh*

misanthropic42o, posting in poetssociety @ 1:55pm: finally
its as if i've woken from a dream finally,
the sun has come out, my grief put to rest
i stare out the window at the rain
and realize i've never truly seen its beauty
never listened to it tap against the foggy class before
each drop promising return
i'm running through a field with grass up to my waist
and freedom is running through my veins
empowering my soul
and you are dancing in circles around me
making me acknowledge my long forgotten beauty
you pulled my from the sea
and breathed the life back into me
so many days i've waited for you
and now i am finally home

hollytd_poetry, posting in poetssociety @ 9:34pm: When I loved you and clung to you and treasured the memories it felt you had gifted me with,
All the inviting and yearning and disgusting, fractious hope I courted in your name
I made sure that I could never drive you out.
I essentially tattooed your name, your face and smell on my soul
So willingly, and now I will never feel nothing for you.
However.
I'm happy, cautiously, daintily happy and it's getting brighter every day.
I've been worrying about not being free of you (so unfair to him)
But at last I think I have worked the last of the poison out.
My love for you warms me, still, but the pain is gone.
I feel healthy, love, at last
Finally a goodbye I can bear to say with conviction.
It's been a blast, I wish you well.
My glorious past.

harlowfox, posting in poetssociety @ 12:52pm: what. what do you want.
constantly
CONSTANTLY
who would ever, EVER, be around this
THIS all the time
why
WHY would you want this?
my teeth hurt
fuck my teeth hurt
I'm falling apart but what else is new?
nothing's new. everything's washed up and old
tired and shitty
so fucking shitty
I may think my life's fucking horrible but really...
it's really not. it's just me. I can't see the good in it.
"it's not you, it's me"
20/20 vision ain't something I got.
it's me
really.
but you only know what you have and what you don't have
well that's none of your business
you'll always want what you don't have
and you only want it because you don't have it
pathetic. we're pathetic creatures. fucking sad.
I'm just tired of me
tired of being me or thinking my thoughts
seeing my life fly by on the 101
back and forth and back
and forth and back and
forth and back and forth and
back and forth and 80 mph, 90 mph, tree smoke crack the window
forest fires if you know what I mean
stop time first, then go back now
try again
forget I had problems
forget I thought about fixing any problems
no problems to fix
waking up on the wrong side of the bed
every morning, afternoon, and night
waking up exhausted, did I sleep?
of course I did
psych myself into it like it'll help some
procrastinate and waste life harder than usual this way
feeling rebellious
fuck productivity I'm a time waster
for FUN.