The proof of concept that proves it was a poor idea

I love this photo, I look like I know what I'm doing

The picture jeans that were a fun sew. 

One piece pattern jeans that really work; they fit really well. 

They LOOK like hell, but cookies aren't my friends. 

This  Marcy Tilton denim panel print is just.....not flattering at all. It may turn into something else, as $54 a panel is a lot to walk away from.

After all the coats of paint (this was only coat#2), they squeak horribly.

Not shown: the lack of a facing piece in the back of the neck making this Vogue 1258 Miyake top very uncomfortable to wear. I've drafted one and added it since.

The cocoon coat does not fit everyone the way they had hoped it would

The toiles for a Chanel style jacket will get their own post later. They still make me cry.

The ant puppets were invisible on the dark set and the black clad actors, and were ruined by the second performance.

On the bright side:

The dresses are done and leaving tomorrow.

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The American presidential election went on for years, dropped to new lows in divisive and vindictive 'conversation' (if you can call screaming a conversation) and has created more turmoil than I can possibly describe. 

Out here on the Left Coast, we feel pretty removed from the machinations of the parties, and the after-election "what ifs" seem ridiculous and self serving from all sides. All we've done is toss a brick through a window and start a riot.

I'm a mom. I have kids. I know a lot of different people. Many of them have been villified by our new president.

Tell why this is going to be better for all of us, if it's only better for some of us.

Peace out.

When I Make Lists, You Shall All Quake With 1)fear 2)amusement 3)knowing this post is content-"lite"

There should not be tiny hems in chiffon. They should be normal sized hems because why do we hate ourselves so. Unless you are into that stuff, but don't make me do it.

Bintage: spent too much on vintage. Ouch.

When in doubt, interface.

When in more doubt, interline. Underline? Add a layer of softness.

Only wear things you'd have next to your skin. Fiberglass? Right out.

Stainless steel? Nope.

The World of Wearable Art is still at EMP, and I like it less and less the more I see it

( I am seven dresses and two puppets from being done, so this is what you get this week.)

Okay, the puppets are done.

We will speak more of these later, action photos next week featuring fidgety actors type cast as ants, and I will concoct a dramatic presentation on my work for Emily this last year, from the StarWars burlesque through the steamship hat to the ants. 

It's been a blast, lady. Let's make some more fun stuff!