Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Call the Midwife- Jenny Lee Costume







 
Have you ever seen "Call the Midwife"? I am constantly insisting that people watch this sweet, amazing show that seems cutesy on the outside but has powerful stories of real people's lives.
 
Jenny Lee, the real person, is my hero! I tried my best to copy the Jenny Lee from the TV show. I curled my hairs and everything! I have always considered my hair to be thin but it exploded after I took the curlers out. I had to settle for a pony tail.
 
I made the hat from paper, I drafted the apron myself, and I used the pattern Simplicity 1880 for the dress, with some alterations to the collar.
 
I really like how it turned out! Also I realized that this dress could be used in future Halloweens with different accessories. With a blonde wig, black ribbon, and a tea cup I could easily be Alice in Wonderland. With long white sleeves and a book I could be Belle from Beauty and the Beast like this clever lady did. I will be entering this in "The House That Lars Built" blog's Third Annual Halloween Costume Contest.

Update: check this out

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Halloween Plans

 
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. With costumes and candy, how could I not love it so much?
 
So one of my favorite shows (and books) of all time is "Call the Midwife".
 
I really think the real Jenny Lee was a great person and I am so glad she wrote a memoir. The show is amazing on so many levels and I think the "TV Jenny Lee" is adorable. I want to be her for Halloween!
 
 
 
I have a huge collection of patterns I've collected from sales here and there. Looking through everything, I think this is the closest thing I can find to try to match the blue dress she wears (the one on the right):
 
 
Wish me luck ! Ive got to get moving! Halloween is coming up fast!


Thursday, October 2, 2014

Race Prep.



I'm running a marathon soon, because I've decided my life is just not crazy enough!
 
Actually, I signed up and paid for it a little less than a year ago, not knowing the HOUSE DRAMA that my life was about to get into. I'll save that jewel of a story later. For now I will be focusing on my race preparations, including a bit of sewing (yea!). Besides drinking water by the barrel and eating un-ladylike amounts of carbs, I used this tutorial to make a waist band fanny pack of sorts that is as unglamorous (at least, by the way I made it) as it sounds but it will be way less annoying for me than the back pack I was using before. I've pack my styling waist band (see the blue blob pictured above? I've got skillzzzz.)with all sorts of goodies to help me carry along, including an ipod with a glorious playlist of the greatest running songs ever that I will graciously share with you:
 
Runaway Baby- Bruno Mars
What You Waiting For?- Gwen Stefani
Beat It- Michael Jackson
The Distance- Cake
Don't Stop Believing- Journey
Pump It- the Black Eyed Peas
Let's Get it Started- the Black Eyed Peas
Roar- Katy Perry
I Get a Good Feeling- Flo Rida
Conga- Gloria Estefan
Roxanne- The Police
We Will Rock You- Queen
Another One Bites the Dust- Queen
Take Us Out- Rudy Soundtrack
 
 
These are just the highlights of course. And you're welcome ;) And also I'd love to hear what your favorite songs to run/exercise/dance to.

Update: I did it!!! I ran a marathon in 5 hours and 23 minutes! That is 27 minutes better than my last time! Yeah, I can barely walk right now but I am so grateful I finished and I had a great time!