Me-Made-March: Day 4

Nothing special today. The skirt is really a favorite of mine. It´s very comfy and I love the fabric.
I am a bit tired now, so no big blah blah today.

Exhibition: Veronika der Lenz ist da

Here in Halle there currently is an exhibition about the 20s. It´s all about lifestyle and fashion. I was there yesterday with my boyfriend.

They have many dresses and accessoires. The things are so beautifuly made, but I had to realize at the moment it´s really not my style. But never say never.

They had some information about Halle at the time. The dresses were sort by occassion. I loved the swimwear. Oh, and they had so many cute hats. Wish I could have tried them on. Another highlight for me was the typewriter (I am a secretary by heart) and the stockings. It´s so fascinating how fine the dresses were made. All these tiny embellishments.

So if you have the opportunity to visit this exhibition, I really recommend it to you. The prices are really low, as always in the Kunstforum Halle.

Unfortunately you were not allowed to make photos, so here only one from the outside.

Me-Made-March: Day 3

After I got some inspiration about the 20s from the movie yesterday (Easy Virtue) I visited an exhibition about fashion and lifestyle of this time today (will post about it tomorrow). As I wished to look more like a Flapper girl I realized I really have no selfmade 20s like dresses. So I stayed with elegant and wore my second beignet skirt. I got many compliments at work for the skirt. Sewed it last year in September and never wear it since. I think my style really changed till then, because now I love to wear my skirts over my blouses.

For a change another blouse today. I wear it not so often, but love the fabric. It´s a Japanese pattern.
Bad thing today was, that the heel of my boot broke. I am a bit angry because the shoes were really expensive.

Review: Sew Stylish

When I read that one of my favorite bloggers contributed to the current issue of the Sew Stylish magazine I had to buy it. I have to say that the shop site and shipping costs are quite okay for international costumers.

The magazine is mostly about technique. You can learn a lot about changing patterns and in this issue about hems. Then there are some articles about remodel thrifted clothing. I think the ideas were interesting, my problem is, that I really don´t like most of the finished garments.

All in all this is more for beginners, but even experienced sewers can learn something out of it. I don´t regret buying it, but will not buy future issues.

Me-Made-March: Day 2

Don´t know what the inspiration for today was, maybe spring. Originally I didn´t plan to wear this blouse again, but I had no other one to match the skirt. I love this skirt ever and ever again. It´s so much fun with the ruffles.

Me-Made-March: Day 1

Todays outfit is inspired by 40s fashion. I discovered this skirt in my closet. Made it for our summer party at work (see here) and never wore it since. Which really is a shame. It´s so comfortable and looks so classy. Pattern is Beignet by Colette patterns. Yesterday I made my hair in curls. Tried some new methods and I really like the outcome. The blouse is one of my first pieces. Sewed it together with my Mum.

Sorry for the bad pic with bad background. My boyfriend was so nice to take it this morning before I had to go to school. I still can´t believe that I had time for make-up, dressing, making my hair and taking photos and got my tram at seven o´clock.

Plans for March 2011

This time with photos.



40s blouse



Walk-away dress (Butterick 4790)



Regency Dress and bonnet

Maybe:

- 40s sundress
- Cape by Burdastyle

And of course it´s Me-Made-March, so watch out for outfit pictures.