April 24, 2016

Vintage Bubble Wrap

It's been a while since my last post, but I have quite the repertoire....... Enjoy!
Don't forget to stop by RUMS
 

 
Fabric: Bubble Wrap, Gold/Copper Spray Paint
Pattern: The bodice was inspired by Gertie's B6094 Butterick, the skirt was self drafted
Model: Alexandra Hernández
 

This project started as a challenge for me, I thought of an unconventional material, but that wouldn't become a pain to sew! What better than bubble wrap??? hahaha
 

Skirt is a full circle, but before I began cutting the pieces, I had to make fabric out of long rectangular strips from the bubble wrap.


 Before sewing the seams, I popped all the bubbles that were in the direct line of combat, meaning in the way of the needle! 


Closure? Well I pondered long and hard, and guess what? There's no zipper, buttons, or hook and eye! What did I use?????? Good old friend Velcro!  Worked like a charm.


Modifications: in the future I wouldn't use spray paint, because it made the dress a little stiff.
Wonder how Alexa was breathing in it?


The wind was our allied, and made the skirt look somewhat flowy!
And yes, you are not imagining things, there are bubbles in the frame!


Lots of crunching while sitting down :)

Vintage Super Hero Shirt

What's attractive about super heroes?
THEIR FACES ON FABRICS!
 
 
Fabric: Cotton super hero print
Pattern: B5895 Butterick


Alteration: Did not sew buttons for lack of time :)


Easy pattern to follow.


 My favorite part of this shirt is the collar, it is overlapped on the back, and it can be worn standing up!

 
Edges finished with serger.


There are darts on the shoulder, which I never had an idea existed. The rest of the darts shape to the body curves amazingly!
 

 
Nap time!
A special thanks to model Alexa and "Bombata" for supplying accessories, location scouting and the model for the last 3 photo shoots.

Vinyl Vest and Chiffon Army dress

Hat, boots and vest!!
 

 
Fabric: Grey Vinyl (Vest), Stretchy Chiffon and black jersey (dress).
Pattern: Self drafted.
 
 
These fabrics are not the easiest to work with, I had to help feed the vinyl through the sewing machine, plus set to the longest stitch, and the chiffon dress was sewn using only the serger.


Thank you wind!!!

 
Back of vest: has 2 darts that begin at the waist and finish at the top of the back panel.
 
 
 
Front of vest: has 3 silver snaps, and the collar is flipped and top-stitched.
All edges are left raw.


The dress is lined with black jersey, and it is finished with a rolled hem (serger).


Thank you sun for your warmth!