Sunday, May 10, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 08:48 Whew. Crazy week at school and I'm exhausted. Didn't have any time to work at all. For the curious, etsy is AnyOtherName.etsy.com #
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 22:14 Today I tried to make some pleated pantaloons. Pleat FAIL. I sewed too impatiently. #
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 08:21 I am starting to suspect that my Etsy store is just an excuse to be nice to strangers and send them cool stuff. #
  • 08:53 Wow, after searching "damask" on Etsy, I'm sick of that pattern. Didn't think that was possible. #
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 13:21 Had a nice time at Vogue last night, though I think I'm never going to get the incense smell out of my hair. #
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Friday, April 24, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 17:40 So I listed a cute neckwarmer, and now I'm making an aviator hat of white fleece with a gray arrow, Appa style (Avatar reference here) #
  • 18:20 @anewmode I approve and will contribute if you let me! #
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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 10:35 Currently soliciting stories about ADD/ADHD and crafting for a living. DM me or comment in my blog if you have something to say! #
  • 10:47 And yes, this is inspired by the fact that I keep losing my bottle of dextroamphetamine. Stupid thing needs a pager. #
  • 10:49 Also, the shibori was a semi-success, but it's a bit too hippie-psychedelic and not enough carnivale-hallucinatoria. #
  • 17:27 Finished a new item - Rose Neck Hugger, the softest and warmest cowl ever! www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24101415 #
  • 17:27 I take a sick pleasure in making clothing on the southern hemisphere's seasonal calendar. #
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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 00:02 Spent the day doing errands and making jewelry. I have borrowed a camera, so expect new listings shortly! #
  • 00:02 Also, hooray for by-the-pound fabric from Goodwill. #
  • 14:10 Listed a pendant in the shop! Beads are so much fun. Now working on a shibori dyed nuno felt scarflette. #
  • 14:35 Nuno felting is tedious as hell. #
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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 11:28 Oh wow, sold another thing. When it rains, it pours I guess :) #
  • 11:28 Also, picked up some sweet fabrics and an old Underwood typewriter at Goodwill. Total bill - under $20 #
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 10:21 Finished more ruffled wristwarmers, now decorating more cards. #
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 11:29 Wow, two requests and a sale within a week! Thanks, guys! *warm fuzzies* #
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Monday, April 13, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 07:15 Today probably going to finish the stuffed tardigrade, hopefully can finish sewing up the pink velour skirt as well. #
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Friday, April 10, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 11:24 I have a commission from an acquaintance! Another one of the forest shrugs, only in black and blue. #
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 20:33 Tomorrow is a photo shoot! I'm excited! #
  • 21:41 Also very much looking forward to trying nuno felting. I have about a bajillion yards of scrim I can do this with. #
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Monday, April 6, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 07:42 Had a great time getting personal projects done. I now have a charm bundle, a shawl pin, and also a nice cowl to wear under my coat. #
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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 12:09 Halp! Classes swallowing me! Must escape! #
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Thursday, April 2, 2009

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Latest Projects - Photographer - Weird Etsy Stuff

Wow, haven't updated in a while! Let's see, what do I have going...

I'm midway through drafting a pattern for a button-down flared short skirt, which I'll be making with pink velour and matching silken fabric (the stuff I made the Poppy Wristies out of, as a matter of fact, so they'll be a matching set). I will probably also cut one for myself in denim and matching cotton, and maybe then replicate in other sizes/fabrics.

I couldn't resist the soft chocolate jersey fabric any longer, and embarked on a "creativity exercise" with it that turned into a really amazing halter wrap open-back dress. I love it so much that I can't let it go, but as soon as I identify which fabric I can replicate it in safely, there will be one or two in the shop as well. I also finished a ruffled vest-shaped top to layer, an airy tiered wrap skirt that will work for most sizes up to a 35 hip, a "special ed" vest with some mangled gold stars embroidered onto the collar, and some bits and bobbins for the arms and neck.

A lovely local photographer, Gabriel Cain, is helping me get on the ball about getting things photographed (and therefore posted on Etsy). Go check his stuff out! Unfortunately, my favorite model is currently on the other side of the country, and my other female friends are not very enthusiastic about modeling, so it looks like I'll be the one in front of the lens this time. I generally dislike having my photo taken, but I think I can sedate myself sufficiently to make this work!

Recent weird etsy find time!

Handlebar Moustache Pillow I love the little pocket on the back. It reminds me of the moustache my friend drew on himself to go to the Edwardian ball! Someone commented that all he needed was a girl to tie to some train tracks and he'd be in business.

Zipper Mug I've always wanted a zipper tattooed down my spine. This mug looks just the right size for morning tea.

Bacon Magnets I have a friend who owns a house full of nerds, and enforces a strict no-meat policy. This dismays me to no end, as there is generally bacon involved in my breakfast. If I got three for that price, I'd probably buy it on an impulsive day.

Knitted Easter Eggs My mother is horribly confused by things that are knitted that should not be, such as eggs, railing cozies, and most amigurumi.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 20:00 Met with a photographer, agreeing on legal language, scheduling a photoshoot. Need a model. I hate having my picture taken. #
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 10:27 Despite cold and classes starting, I feel motivated to make another dress tonight, like the brown one I made last week. #
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Monday, March 30, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 07:50 Excited - first day of class, first day of Art 332 (Sculptural Comp. - Public Art). All hopped up on cold meds and ready to go! #
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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Today's Tweets from FashionbyAON

  • 10:47 Last day before classes start! And I'm finally meeting with a photographer over coffee to see about getting my stuff photo'd. #
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Friday, March 6, 2009

Opening - Thoughts on Sizing - Current Projects

Hello!

I've gotten my first wave of clothing posted up at the site, Any Other Name. I'm pretty proud of my replacement/repair policy - if you buy something from me, I want that item to always be there for you. I also like repairing things anyway, so this way I get a little extra challenge and fun. Everything is one of a kind - I'm really too ADD to commit myself to making any more than one or two of a given garment, not to mention I have a large stash of <3yd chunks of fabric, which makes exact replication impossible.

The debut at the Seattle Steampunk Party II was exciting. Photos can be seen here, taken by the lovely Amber Clark. I look forward to making her some clothing, as she's expressed dismay at the lack of steampunk clothing in her dimensions!

This brings up an interesting point about the sizing in my shop. As some of you may have noticed, the clothing in my store is entirely made for females, and small ones at that. I started sewing in order to have clothing that fits my skinny little butt, and it's hard to break out of that habit. As I create clothing for people of more varied sizes, expect copies of those items to show up in the store.

I'm currently working on turning a large denim shirt into a cute hooded top for myself. If this works, I'll make more of the same with upcycled shirts from the local thrift store.

Happy shopping!