tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:56:41 +0000My creative accomplishmentsPatternsinspirationDressMe Made MarchFabricsSewingKnittingShoppingFashionBefore and AfterVintageMy Etsy shopskirtMaelleOuterwearTopsEmbroideryInterior designKids' stuffShoesSuitsholiday craftsCrochetMe Made June '11PantsUndergarmentshttp://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (My)Blogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-2802004822787127455Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:59:00 +00002011-04-28T15:00:42.419-04:00Me Made June '11 "Me Made March" was a bit of a bust on my part. Mostly due to a lingering Canadian winter that made it very difficult to wear dresses and skirts and a lack of time. But I have been given the opportunity to do try another month of "me made"! "I, My of creativeaccomplishments , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June '11. I endeavour to wear something hand made each day for the duration of June http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-go-at-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-7142830117776326679Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:35:00 +00002011-04-23T10:35:49.217-04:00DressMaelle Sleeveless Lotta dress. Visit Maelle for more information. http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/maelle-dress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-921229880583397502Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:49:00 +00002011-04-22T16:13:30.843-04:00Before and AfterDressMy creative accomplishments And here is the original: So here is what I did: I removed one shoulder which also included re-stitching the lining and putting in a shorter zipper in the back. I altered the length and used the left-over fabric for a belt (using a vintage belt kit) and a flowery thing at the shoulder. Can't wait to wear it to Daniel in a few weeks!http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/prom-dress-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-8855458221953015034Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:29:00 +00002011-04-20T12:29:51.565-04:00Before and After Chop chop! Just tons of hand sewing and a zipper left.http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/prom-dress-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-1469670533238463002Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +00002011-04-19T13:29:17.002-04:00Before and After That's that. Floor length prom dress is no more. I'm taking it in a bit, changing the length to a more wearable on-the-knee length and altering the neckline quite dramatically. After-pictures will come soon!http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-happening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-380262188725651480Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:16:00 +00002011-04-16T08:16:04.154-04:00My creative accomplishments I recently made a pair of shorts using this pattern.  I used a red twill and my own handmade seam tape. I love them and can't wait for it to get a bit warmer but I am surprised how short they are considering the pattern is from the very early 60s. Usually I end up shortening the length of the legs in vintage shorts but this time I actually wanted to add an inch. Handmade seam tape at the hem.http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/shorts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-4371498639396056323Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:11:00 +00002011-04-12T09:11:46.784-04:00Before and AfterFabricsInterior designJust found this Before & after post on Designsponge: This is a pair of up-cycled lamp shades by Lia Fagan posted on Designsponge using the same fabric as I did for my cigarette pants. Pants or lampshades?http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/pants-or-lamp-shades.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-3490423486545958964Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:05:00 +00002011-04-11T21:05:06.529-04:00My creative accomplishmentsWhile the blog has been silent I've been sewing up a storm! I also got hit by the weirdest flu-thingy but I'm back on my feet and ready to take on spring in a pair of patterned pants. I used a self-drafted pattern I made a few months back. The pants are waist-high with a side zipper.  I'm currently working on this dress from a 1960s pattern: More pictures to come once I finish the dress (this http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/04/im-alive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-2748398521467556077Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +00002011-03-30T12:52:19.952-04:00Me Made MarchMy creative accomplishmentsI have really tried to wear something hand made or vintage every day for the month of March. And succeeded! But having time to document it has been a bit of a challenge since I've been very busy sewing dresses for an upcoming event. However, today I got to work early and snapped a shot of myself wearing an up-cycled dress I got for $5 at Goodwill.  Before / Inspiration / After The dress was an http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/me-made-march-30-up-cycled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-8870831574181096675Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +00002011-03-26T15:51:42.606-04:00ShoppingVintageThis morning after picking up a new coffee table for the living room (re-make project), I went to the Toronto Vintage Clothing and Textile Show. It's a small one-day vintage fair with excellent vendors. I saw 1920s children's clothing, beautiful handmade quilts, tons of gorgeous dresses, shoes, sewing material, purses and beautiful vintage laces. I could have spent hundreds and hundreds of http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/vintage-finds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-8899407204506266443Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-03-24T23:19:34.325-04:00Maelle Anna dress in vintage polka dot fabric. Click here for more info.http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/maelle-dresses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-559276069982903324Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +00002011-03-22T23:27:45.506-04:00My creative accomplishmentsTopsHere's the finished result for the hand painted navy stripe summer blouse: Before and after! Bottom seam Flat fell side seams It was so easy! I used Setacolor Pebeo fabric paint in Indigo blue and a regular flat paintbrush and went to town. After letting each side of the blouse dry for one hour I set the paint by throwing it in the dryer on high heat for 60 min. Hopefully the stripes will stay http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-8219260292826773083Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +00002011-03-21T09:27:21.221-04:00I don't have pictures to show you yet but I'm very excited about my next sewing project! I made this cute summer beach blouse last night in white cotton batiste and have decided to hit the craft store and paint the fabric in navy blue stripes. One of my favourite items of clothing is a navy striped top and after buying numerous such tops, some very expensive and some not, and having ALL of them http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/fabric-painting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-489688685876039886Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +00002011-03-17T10:33:04.006-04:00Me Made MarchMy creative accomplishmentsShoesShoppingIt happened! Spring finally arrived! I saw at least 4 girls wearing skirts, spring coats and bare legs on my way to work today. Although I'm not that brave (and it was still just 5 degrees this morning) I was very happy to be able to give my winter parka hanging there sadly in the closet a "I told you so" smirk. See ya in 8 months, sucker! I'm wearing a pleated skirt made from a 1960s pattern inhttp://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/1731-me-made-march-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-3075570281023739729Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:23:00 +00002011-03-15T22:23:00.259-04:00My creative accomplishmentsOuterwearSlowly, slowly. I can feel spring arriving. The temperature is crawling above the freezing mark and the snow is gone.  In anticipation of the new season I made myself another coat. This one in navy and beige twill with accents in hot pink. The original pattern from 1958. I loved the shape of the shorter coat but wanted to add more details and adjusted the pattern to make beige cuffs on the http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-spring-coat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-7520165826106444447Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +00002011-03-15T17:19:44.430-04:00KnittingMe Made MarchMy creative accomplishmentsAnother day working from home. Today I'm wearing a hand-knitted sweater in off white marino wool. Coffee break! http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/1531-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-2826713246158332334Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +00002011-03-14T14:23:32.140-04:00My creative accomplishmentsI'm wearing a blouse made from a 1950s pattern as I'm working from home today. http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/1431-me-made-march-working-from-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-3097771036661882465Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:03:00 +00002011-03-11T19:20:41.365-05:00Me Made MarchMy creative accomplishments Dress made after a 1960s pattern with vintage fabric. Update! Here's the pattern I used: http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/1031-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-2867254314176370022Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:46:00 +00002011-03-11T14:50:54.214-05:00inspirationFlights are booked! Our son will enjoy some extra time at the grandparents while my husband and myself will have a  few fun days in NYC in May. Time to start planning the outfits! Green polka dot shoes - Miu Miu, blouse - Alice + Oilver, yellow pullover - Filippa K, blue jeans - J Brand, pink dress - Maelle, flats - Shoes of Prey, skirt - See by Chloe, bag - Marimekko, sunglasses - Kate Spade, http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-7459861906306138295Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:18:00 +00002011-03-10T08:50:14.270-05:00Me Made MarchMy creative accomplishments Pants! http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/931-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-6518158142212192988Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:17:00 +00002011-03-08T18:17:00.079-05:00FabricsThis cold is getting the best of me. But damn it if I wasn't going to get myself a semla today! There is a wonderful little Swedish bakery here in Toronto that offers these incredible pastries (a cardamon bun filled with marzipan and whipped cream). On the way back home to force feed myself even more oregano oil than the day before, I stopped into a tiny thrift store and found more vintage http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/stuffed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-2597188808003032876Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:57:00 +00002011-03-07T20:11:16.595-05:00FabricsMe Made March Flu symptoms were more or less gone this morning. Well less bad at least. I wore a pair of red pants I made in the fall as I went fabric shopping this afternoon. (As well as vintage booties, vintage Ray Ban Cats, Kate Spade bag, Michael Kors coat bought for $40!) This is what I came home with! Some for myself, some for others. All vintage fabrics from the 60s and 70s. The cold is back. I've http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/731-me-made-march-fabric-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-1315180440495141916Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +00002011-03-06T13:16:14.134-05:00Me Made March I'm blogging from bed. Woke up with flu symptoms this morning.... Ugh. So the hand made item I'm wearing today is my grandmother's knitted socks. I might feel yucky but my feet are warm! Today is all about Advil, Vietnamese Chicken Pho and old issues of Vogue.http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/631-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-781639362040595227Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:43:00 +00002011-03-05T22:02:25.605-05:00Me Made MarchMy creative accomplishmentsMy Etsy shopThis is what I wore to our 4 year City Hall wedding anniversary dinner (we have another "real" wedding anniversary coming up next month). The dress is made from a 1960s McCall's pattern in a fabric I got on sale for $2/yard a few weeks ago.    (Psst, the pattern was a duplicate of a pattern currently on sale in my Etsy shop...) http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/531-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784451477185166951.post-3716226586529526360Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:22:00 +00002011-03-04T21:22:38.816-05:00Me Made March Today's hand made item is the apron I was wearing while making dinner. It used to belong to a friend's mother and she made it from fabric remnants. It's so well made and I love wearing it while cooking! It really calls for a more glamourous outfit but the current weather conditions doesn't really allow that... Tomorrow is date night! I promise to wear something smashing! http://creativeaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2011/03/431-me-made-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (My)0