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[helwen]

Not a lot over the weekend, but I did cut out the bat for my Bat Girl hair comb from gold Japanese paper (not sure it's washi, but it's an art paper) and decoupage it onto a piece of black mat board. Have a few layers of decoupage glue on it; doesn't look bad. Still need to put fasteners on it to stick it into the wig.

Did a little bit of embroidering around the edge of the t-shirt I'm turning into a bag.

Pulled the floral Steampunk dress out of the closet to work on finally -- working with the personal trainer, I've changed shape and am currently a wee bit to muscular in the mid/upper back to fit in the dress. The waist still works, which makes adjusting the dress a little easier. If that had changed as well I would have had to move the snaps for the mini-bustle, which snaps onto the dress across the back opening. Took out the zipper and put in a fabric panel, and have started sewing on rings for lacing. This is the dress that was originally a bridesmaid dress, that I re-vamped for SP. This is actually the third revision, as my first revision was fitted too far down the hips...I liked the look but it was impossible to sit in without compromising the boning and/or stabbing myself in the underarms.

So now it will be better able to adapt to my changing silhouette :)

Comments

[gardengirl6.livejournal.com]

Ooh - you said "embroidered." My Girl Scouts have been wanting to learn embroidery, and I don't know how to do it. Would you be willing to consider meeting with us some Thursday afternoon 4-5 PM and helping them (and me) learn? If not this academic year, maybe next??

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Hm, I'm not much of an embroiderer, I'm afraid -- it's just chain stitch. I can do a few different stitches, but my satin stitch is terrible. Mostly I do outline type stuff...I'll think about it though!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

What's the age range for the girls?

[gardengirl6.livejournal.com]

"just chain stitch" is probably as much as they'd be ready to learn, honestly.

I don't want to put you on the spot. But if you'd be willing, it'd be lovely :)

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Okay, sure. Might not be for a bit, but I'll keep it in mind while scheduling...probably May?

[gardengirl6.livejournal.com]

If that could work for you, that would be lovely! The girls range from 9-14. I have taught all but one of them to knit (she's new) and their manual dexterity is pretty good. When we get closer, let me know what supplies to lay in?

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Okay!