Despite spending a large portion of my time recently stood in front of an ironing board (see above re: 'sad life'), I made time to put myself and my sister outfits together for the Blitz party this weekend held at Shoreditch Studio's. As previously mentioned; I love the fashion of the 1940's and 50's so I had a lot of fun doing so... Neither one of us could afford to buy vintage or hire costumes and in the end I think both outfits came to no more than £40. Bargain! I made my own trousers and bought a blouse from a charity shop in Camden, the rest I had at home. My sister had left it somewhat to the last minute and we spent a good part of the day shopping for her stuff. Skirt and blouse from a charity shop, shoes from New Look and seamed tights from TKMaxx. Just goes to show you don't have to spend a lot to look good, and whilst accompanying my sister outside for a cigarette we are told "You are sooooo Shoreditch". I'm not sure if that's a compliment, but I take it to mean we looked acceptably pretentious for the occasion. As always, when alcohol is involved, some cheesy photo's emerge...
Making up the trousers was very easy, trousers are pretty simple. Well, these were anyways; no pockets, no pleats, just the basic shape. I wasn't altogether happy with the final fit, they creased a bit across the front and puffed out slightly too much for my liking over the hips, but as my sister quite rightly pointed out; no one but me noticed. For a quick job though, I was pleased.
I've been considering taking a course. I'm not entirely sure in what, but I know that my brain needs a workout and I am apparently not able to do it without some sort of outside influence, so my project for the next few weeks is to research whats about. It seems like an absolute waste to have all my equipment sat at home not being used, especially since agonising over it for such a long time. Every time I go to a craft fair/vintage stall/market/boutique clothes shop, I stand there and think why aren't I doing this myself?! And I'm yet to figure out the answer to that question. I need to find my inspiration. Watch this space.
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