2 posts tagged “ledthread”
Etsy had their birthday party at Coney Island Friday, and us Burda Bunnies were invited. I rode bike there with Mr. Etsy himself.
It was kinda hot and far, but one hundred zillion times more fun and exciting than taking the Q.
Amanda, it is a Cort guitar, 'Earth 900' model. I took her to Evan of New York Guitar Repair for a little work... the action was really tight because: the neck was bent, someone put a splint under the nut (lingo? I may not quite have it down yet), and the strings were heavy. So basically I had to press really really hard on the strings to get them to the board. No fun. Evan was super-friendly and fast; he has a rep as the best guitar repair guy in New York. He knows Camila from back when she was a little baby waitressing in the East Village. My guitar is now nice and easy and pleasant to play, and I'm ready to get back to it. As Rob said, "No excuses now." Of course, I laughed and told him he doesn't know me very well.
I made a gorgeous shirt this week. I cut it like one of my regular ruffle tops, but when it came time to sew I had to do something new. This is what happened:
In the first day it was up, it got treasuried twice, one of which got on the Etsy front page, almost 1000 views, and 42 hearts. Not bad. Which is great, because this is my favorite piece so far. AND I get to keep it. I'll make them to order as people buy. Because I was figuring out something new, there are a few rough spots that I find quite endearing personally, but wouldn't expect a customer to.
Matilda (my trusty stallioness of a van) went to the car doctor this week, for a slightly overdue oil change, a check-up, and to see what was going on with the ignition/starter. I got to hang out on the 'beach' in Billyburg and read my book (What is the What), until it started raining and then I had to find higher ground. I found some good materials at the Salvation Army and a couple pairs of (cheap and good!) shoes at Beacon's Closet. Anyway, my pocketbook is significantly lighter but Miss Matilda is ready for summer road adventures. Yay!
Amanda, it is a Cort guitar, 'Earth 900' model. I took her to Evan of New York Guitar Repair for a little work... the action was really tight because: the neck was bent, someone put a splint under the nut (lingo? I may not quite have it down yet), and the strings were heavy. So basically I had to press really really hard on the strings to get them to the board. No fun. Evan was super-friendly and fast; he has a rep as the best guitar repair guy in New York. He knows Camila from back when she was a little baby waitressing in the East Village. My guitar is now nice and easy and pleasant to play, and I'm ready to get back to it. As Rob said, "No excuses now." Of course, I laughed and told him he doesn't know me very well.
I made a gorgeous shirt this week. I cut it like one of my regular ruffle tops, but when it came time to sew I had to do something new. This is what happened:
In the first day it was up, it got treasuried twice, one of which got on the Etsy front page, almost 1000 views, and 42 hearts. Not bad. Which is great, because this is my favorite piece so far. AND I get to keep it. I'll make them to order as people buy. Because I was figuring out something new, there are a few rough spots that I find quite endearing personally, but wouldn't expect a customer to.
Matilda (my trusty stallioness of a van) went to the car doctor this week, for a slightly overdue oil change, a check-up, and to see what was going on with the ignition/starter. I got to hang out on the 'beach' in Billyburg and read my book (What is the What), until it started raining and then I had to find higher ground. I found some good materials at the Salvation Army and a couple pairs of (cheap and good!) shoes at Beacon's Closet. Anyway, my pocketbook is significantly lighter but Miss Matilda is ready for summer road adventures. Yay!
By the way, it seems to ALWAYS be raining. But only when I'm not at work in BurdaStyle. It's like monsoon season in Arizona, only, um, much much wetter. And more lighteningy and thundery. Above and below are views from my studio window after yesterday's crazy downpour.
The view from my studio today. Ugh. I feel like I'm wrapped in a blanket. Which I am because it's freezing in here and (hold on) I have 9 pieces of clothing on, plus a blanket wrapped around my waist and legs like a skirt. Sure, I could do jumping jacks or something, or I could just feel sad and blue and cold and wrapped in a blanket.
All is not lost, though. I am making a very pretty dress of silk and Liberty of London cotton. I bought a huge stash of beautiful fabric when I was in LA in February, but just started cutting it the last few days. For some reason I didn't want to waste it or mess it up, and darn it I just love uncut fabric--it's like the beginning of a romantic relationship, when everything is possible and hopeful, before all the issues rear their ugly heads and reality sets in.
Anyway, I first cut into it to make this (MOM DON"T FOLLOW THIS LINK!!!) for BurdaStyle. And after that, I HAD to cut into this fabric. This is my second dress from the LIberty, keep an eye on ledthread.etsy for them.
Today's dress is the prototype for a custom dress for my friend Camila, of Tollywood Allstar fame. I hate making muslins, they are such a waste of time and fabric, so instead I'm using this:
Wa-la! More satisfaction than muslin for me, and a lil more stock for ledthread.
All is not lost, though. I am making a very pretty dress of silk and Liberty of London cotton. I bought a huge stash of beautiful fabric when I was in LA in February, but just started cutting it the last few days. For some reason I didn't want to waste it or mess it up, and darn it I just love uncut fabric--it's like the beginning of a romantic relationship, when everything is possible and hopeful, before all the issues rear their ugly heads and reality sets in.
Anyway, I first cut into it to make this (MOM DON"T FOLLOW THIS LINK!!!) for BurdaStyle. And after that, I HAD to cut into this fabric. This is my second dress from the LIberty, keep an eye on ledthread.etsy for them.
Today's dress is the prototype for a custom dress for my friend Camila, of Tollywood Allstar fame. I hate making muslins, they are such a waste of time and fabric, so instead I'm using this:
Wa-la! More satisfaction than muslin for me, and a lil more stock for ledthread.
