Hi, My Name is Lisa & I'm a Lame Blogger....

So I have totally left this blog in the dust with all of summers eventfulness. I have done quite a few projects but Haven't taken the time to post them. Now that summer is slowly coming to a close I will have more time to blog....

I do have some exciting news, I am finally finished with my Fashion Design and Merchandising degree from SLCC!!! It took me about twice as long as it should have, but I am done and ready to take on any project headed my way!

Thanks to all of you who follow me and pass this blog on to others! You are all the best!

I promise more exciting things to come!

Cute Dancewear pics!!

Here are a few examples of my basic dance wear items. I made these specifically for my niece and used her favorite colors. I have made many leotards and shorts to specific specifications of color and style. Here are some of her favorites.

This has a fun snakeskin patterned white spandex with turquoise bottom half.

super sparkly gold headband

Hot pink shorts close up

Fun pink and white tutu

cute matching hot pink shorts and polka dot leo with chocolate brown bottom half.

Raw Couture 2009

This post is way overdue!!!

These are pictures taken during the dress rehearsal of SLCC Raw Couture 2009. The entire show was based on different decades from the 1920's to the 1980's. I was inspired by the 1930's flowy, and drapy designs, but I transformed them into designs for modern ballet costumes. The fabric I used includes chocolate brown stretch velvet for the leotards and hand painted silk burnout for all the dresses and drapy elements. I used a gold tulle for accents and volume.

Illustrations and Sketches

Here is a sample of some of my favorite sketches and Illustrations.

Here are the three illustrations for my board for Raw Couture. Because the fabric was so intricate, and my illustration skills are not quite up to par for this type of project, I scanned a section of fabric on to the computer and used photo shop to fill in the different sections.
Here is a sample of flats I drew for my Illustration class. The are part of a larger line of ballet and lyrical costumes. I designed the tulle to have an embroidered diamond shape with pearl beads placed in a diagonal all through the design.
These are a few sketches I drew up for my dance studio. I made the simple empire waist dress with spanky shorts for a little seven year old class for our Christmas recital. I plan to make all of these sooner or later.

Pretty pictures get a face lift!

I realized the other day that I have so many talented and crafty friends that not only seem to find the best finds and DI, but then are able to turn them into the best home decor items with a little extra help. I thought I would try my hand at this concept. I decided to start easy with picture frames and this is what I came up with. Matt just helped me put these up in my sewing room and it really helps make my room more inspiring and pretty.

This post will be linked to Domestically Speaking as a part of the Wednesday paint party so check them out to see all kinds of paint projects.

Swimsuits!!!!

I have never been a fan of swimsuits in my life. I hate trying them on, I hate wearing them, and I hate trying to find cute shorts or coverups to match. Well, today I might have had a change of heart. I am going to make me one or maybe two or three, and my sister one as well because I found the best new website, http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com It has every kind of fabric you would ever need that is cute and very affordable. They also have swimwear fabric, like this very cute black/gray/white polka dot starting at $4.95 per yard which for most people is more than

enough for one swimsuit! From what I can tell shipping is $6.95 for quite a few items. I haven't ordered my fabric yet to know if that changes for every new fabric you add to your cart or not. I wanted a ton of fabric off this site so I'm sure you will too. They even have all kinds of knit which you can't find very often in the local stores. I am toying with the idea of making swimwear as a summer project for adult and kids, if anyone is interested give me a hollar and I will give you a screamin' deal for being a friend of the blog. I will be taking my patterns from my leotard patterns that fits really well. It's very roomy and you don't feel squeezed in. I was very excited and had to share my good fortune with all of you. check out this website and you will not be disappointed, I promise!

Busy, Busy, Busy...

So... I have been working and sewing my little fingers off, but have little to show for it at the moment. I haven't been taking pictures of stuff, and I still have a lot of things to finish. Thank you to all my friends and fam who check back regularly, you are all awesome!

We have a competition coming up where I can take cute pics of all my costumes, and cute girls. I also have lots of ideas for spring and summer decor as well as sprucing up my sewing room.

I will also be making me a new swimsuit for my summer vacation to Cozumel Mexico, and lake powell. I am looking into finding chlorine treated fabric at a great price. once I find a good source I'll let you all know and we can talk about custom swimsuits!!! YEA!

It's also prom and bridal season and I know alterations are a must. Redesigning an old dress is a great way to save money and be resourceful, plus it's lots of fun!!! My price lists are posted on the side bar for alterations and veils so check it out and tell a friend!