My Blue Knit Scarf

My first succesful knitting project ever! A simple ribbed scarf :)

I've been self-learning to knit since last eyar but havent succesfully create anything yet.
I will be using this scarf during my CNY trip to Turkey this Friday.
It's winter and i'm super excited. It'll be my first winter experience :)
I been living all my life in tropical (about 30 degree celcius) hot country.
I wonder what it's like to be in 2 - 12 degree celcius places.
Excited!!

I know, my scarf is not perfectly knitted (but i'm happy with it)
Half-way knitting, i realize i should use bigger needles. The stitch are too tight. And i'm not sure about the length too. End up with a very long-scarf. Look:

(Excuse the blurly + candid picture. My hubby is a very lazy photographer)

The scarf inspired by knitting pattern from BWOF Scarf 168-11-2009.
A simple knit 3 purl 3 (k3p3) pattern. I add fringe on mine.

I'm so running out of time to finish my long coat for this winter trip. 4 days more to go. Wish me luck! :)

My Mannequin

It's kinda dusty here. I'm having a long break after my last big sewing project. Now i'm ready for 2010!!!! :)

Start with buying a mannequin. I bought this mannequin from yepe.
It's cheap, moderate quality and i'm very happy with it.

But....... i'm not happy with the size difference between this mannequin and myself.
Actually, i'm more unhappy with 'my size'. I still think i should look like this mannequin. Bad diet :[

So, what do i do??? I make some research on how to make the mannequin match ur own size. I did found lots of good sites but forgot where'd it been. And this is how i did it..

1) I remove the mannequin cover - a stretchy tube-like fabric.

2) I put on my unused bra on the mannequin. I use (recycle) polyethylene foam (a soft packaging box foam) and stuffed underneath the bra cup and strap to add the volume and circumference until it reach my bust size.

3) Then, i cover the whole mannequin with a single layer of thick batting. Coiled it tightly with a 0.5cm elastic.

4) Put more foam on the waist and hip until it reach my size.


Then, i put back the cover. Taaaaaaaaadaaaaaaaaa......
Looks more like me... hehehehehe


And lastly, i add the style lines. This video help me on this.


What a great sewing boost to start the new year... i have a lot sewing project ideas in my mind. U'll see me next with my long winter coat project :)

Final Entry - Wardrobe Contest 2009

I would like to thank all commenter in my previous post who had suggest some selection of photo for my final entry in this contest.

Here's my final choice.
Well~ i dont want to waste the other photos, so i just include all of them actually :p
Click for larger view.

My master review had been submitted in the contest and will be voted soon.

I dont think i have high chance to win. Many of the entries are more awesome, interesting and beautiful. I dont feel that hopeful. But i'm so happy i manage to finish before the contest due date and i learn/ experience a lot from sewing all of the garments. Love to join something like this again in the future. :)

Photo Selection for Wardrobe Contest

Oh!! What a relieve!
I finally done taking picture of combination of all the garment for my wardrobe contest entry.
What a tiring photo shoot. Thnx to hubby for helping me :)

Here's all the garment.
1 topper, 5 tops, 4 bottoms

Topper: McCall's 5336 Jacket view A, black suiting fabric
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Top3: BWOF 05-2009-113, black and white polka dot
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Top4: BWOF 05-2009-115B, purple thai silk with embellished border
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Top2: BWOF 5-2009-119, purple satin
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Top1 : BWOF 05-2009-11B, darkbrown polka dot cotton
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Bottom3: McCall's 4783 view C, black fabric
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Bottom1: BWOF 07-2009-102, Grey suiting fabric
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Bottom 2: BWOF 08-2009-110, Dark brown stripes suiting
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Top5: BWOF 05-2009-103A, dark brown jersey
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

Bottom4: BWOF 07-2009-111, blue denim
[My pattern review] [Blogged]

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Here's 40 combination looks.

Dear my blogger friend,

Please help me pick 6 best looks that include all the garments for my final entry to be voted in this contest on this 30th Nov.
I appreciate all suggestions. TQ :)

My Denim Skirt

Finally! The last piece for my wardrobe contest entry!
A short denim skirt.

The style: Knee length, A-line shape, two small patch pockets, darts at front and back, front button closure.
Just a simple skirt and very easy to sew. Mine looks very boring though. Maybe some appliques will cheer it up.

:: Back ::

:: Closer look ::

:: Pattern pieces ::

I use BWOF 07-2009 Skirt 111. Read my pattern review.

All tops and bottoms had been sewn and now, time to photograph all the combination. Lots of photos. Will post soon :)