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First completed project of May!! I finally got lining for the bodice of the dress on Wednesday. That night I got the bodice completed inbetween episodes of NCIS (I love Abby!). Yesterday the skirt came together in 2 hours (maybe sooner?) I *really* like the dress! Sooo happy with how it came out.

So the bodice is held close with hook and eye tape (I wanted to do it this way, but Alyssa liked the tape hidden) and the skirt is left open. It's meant to be worn over skinny jeans or tights. I'm already planning to make another one too! The new one will be white with black lace over it, something like this but instead of fishnet, lace). I don't know what color to do the lining in...? Black? White? Suggestions are welcome!

I will be repeating the "corset lacing" in the back, and this time I'll line the skirt too. I don't like how you can see the seams on the inside of the skirt. And besides, if like the wind catches the skirt it'll look soo much better to see lining than the seams ^_^;;
 

::close up of the corset lacing::peek at the lining:: I really like how the brick-red color looks with the black. I was a little worried when I picked it up at JoAnn's. I tought I should have gotten a more blod red color, but I'm really happy with the first choice :3


::bodice close up::


::skirt close up::

Rosie!!! I think this would look TOTALLY cute on you with my boots you stole borrowed; maybe to wear to club?? =]

A  few more pictures can be found on my flickr page. As always, C&C is always welcome!! Let me know what you think =D I gotta go work on turning this sketch into a wearable outfit. ^_______^

Thanks everyone for your nice comments on my previous post! Now I'm really excited about making the costumes!

I'm finally getting back into my groove of things since the Break Up (Rusty still isn't talking to me, I think I've lost my friend forever) in regards to my sewing. I began making a dress for Alyssa. See below for the pictures of the test piece:


Front of the dress


Dress back

The front is closed with hook and eye tape (that will be sew to the front and not pinned so the pulling wont be there) and the back is going to have faux corset lacing down the back. The actual tape of the d rings will be hidden in the seam:


Back of the bodice.

Excuse the electric blue ribbon. It's the only thing I had on hand. Nice, ne??

So far I have most of the bodice taken care of. It's fully lined, and instead of using a nice (thin) lining like I should have, I used the fashion fabric...BIG mistake. I can turn it right side out to form the should straps. >Damn!!!</big>

LOL So I'm going to take it apart and get some real lining in a few days. I have the skirt done and hemmed, so once I redo the bodice I'll attach it to the skirt and be done!! I'm going to be making another version of the dress in hite with black lace over the top. I might skip on the corset lacing in the back. Ideas??

I'll be posting pictures of the completed dress in a few days. =D†

So, many, many months ago I planned on participating in Sac City's Steampunk fashion show, but it ever happened. I had to take a semester off, and decided instead of getting my degree in Costume Design, and then *hoping* to get a job, I'm going to school for Medial Coding, where I *know* I can get a job. But... I still wanna make the costumes!!

My cousin Alyssa came over a couple of weekend ago, and did the sketches for me!!


::Rosie's Costume Design::

For Rosie I'm planning:
::Mini skirt that swoops up into a bustle train::
::Over bust corset top::
::Shrug with Mandarin collar::
::Thigh high spats::

Her color theme will be black and red (of course) with maybe accents of white

( Ellis, Josie, and other sketches behid the cut )

So what does everyone think?? I don't know if I'm going to make everything, but I think I might! I'm really looking forward to making the corsets!! I've been doing a lot of research and reading on different techniques about what kinds of boning to use, etc. Once I get some more money in I'm going to get the corset supplies I'm missing (bones and busks) and at least start on them.

I'm planning another sewing post for tomorrow, but this one is mainly normal clothes I've made for my friend Amy....AND I'll be posting about the new embroidery machine I got!!!! (EXCITED!) OH! and I still have to post about the kimono top I made for Alyssa.

Well...let me know what you guys think!!! <3 And I hope to see everyone on Saturday <3 <3 <3

OMG!! I'm FINALLY having a house warming (well, I'm calling it cooling) party this weekend!!!

Who: EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What: Big ass anime/video game party

When: Saturday May 2nd, around 3pm - when ever you want to leave

Where: Cammy's apt! (2100 Valley View Dr #616 El Dorado Hills 95762)

Why: Because no one's been to the new apt and I miss everyone.

Bring video games/gaming systems to my house. I have a Wii and extra wiimote, but bring your own. Bring video games too!!! I only have Wii Fit, Wii Sports, and Smash Bros. (Someone wanna bring Xbox and Halo???) Hehehe

Since I live so far, everyone is free to crash at my place =D Any suggestions on what anime anyone wants to watch??

Please leave me a comment if you're coming!!! Hope to see everyone this Saturday =D

The NASCAR crash reminds me of Dane Cook!!!

"She tires to stop it!! She tires!!!" HEHEHEHEH

Rusty and I broke up and aren't talking.

I'm sorry for all the pain I caused Rusty and hope we can mend our friendship.

I don't know how I feel.

Sorry to everyone since I haven't been around for a while. I gotta do some soul searching and get back to the old happy Cammy.

I miss and love all of my friends.

Starting this Friday (and evey Friday after) I'm having Anime Friday at my house. HOURS of anime and video gaming at Cammy's Apt!!! YAY!!! This Friday Ima watch Haruhi Suzumiya Hella funny frm the few eps I seen so far.

Come and visit Cammy =D Leave me a comment if you coming by.

The new addr is 2100 Valley View Dr #616 El Dorado Hills 95762
Hope yo see ya on Friday!

So like a year ago Alyssa wanted me to make her a kimono...and I finally got around to it!! It was the most expensive thing I've ever made!! *dies* The fabric for the obi was $50 by itself. But I'm very happy with the way it came out!!! On to the pictures and review!

( More pictures and review here~ )
What do you guys think?! Leave me a comment and let me know! I'll be posting more finished garments soon!! I'm currently working on a *really* cute dress for my cousin. Gotta get the fabric once I get moved in to my new apartment. And I have some more (trendy) stuff to post that I made for my friend Amy.
Now....back to my Pride and Prejudice~!!

So I finally broke down and make a face book page. I'm tired of Myspace (all the DRAMA) and i need a better way to quickly stay in touch with people!!! Make an account and add meee!!! *dacne* (search my name Camille Montgomery)

I also made a Twitter page hahahaha twitter.com/cammyland. Follow the CAMMY!!!!!!!! *spin*

And I have a Flick page that I'll post a link to soon.

Sorry for not being around guys! I've been busy getting ready to move and everything! But once I get all settled I'll have a party to break in the new apartment. I'm moving to El Dorado Hills...which is about 45 mins from Sac...maybe 30 (Roro, it's where Rusty lives). I'm really looking forward to moving in and making the place my own! XD

Been sewing a lot, made a really cute Chinese stlye shirt and im in the planning stages of a goth dress for my cousin Alyssa. I'll be posting picutuers once they are uploaded. I'll also be posting picurtes of the kimono I made for Alyssa a month ago. It's my pride =D lol and really expensive to make. HAHAH

Steampunk skteches coming soon. My cousin will be drawing that since I cannot drawn and the sketches I've done are BAAAAAD!!!!!

Okay time to upload stuff.

WAH~~ ><; I can't believe it's already 2009. Where has the time gone ;_;
I've been meaning to post sooner, but I'm getting over a nasty cold. Hmm..being sick on New Year's...that's not a bad sign is it?! I hope not =O
This year I made a list of goals I want to reach by the end of the year:

1. Pay off at least 25% of my debt. I'm aiming to pay off half this year really. I make a lot of money and it's time I be more responsible with it. I don't have a lot of debt, but I want NO MORE by time I go to Davis.
2. Project 365. I'm taking 1 picture of my or my life a day. I made my Flickr account today and will be posting the images and link soon.
3. Sew more!! And post what I sew =D I've made a lot of things the last year, none of which I've shown. I was looking at pictures of things I made at the beginning of the year compared ti the things I'm making now and my skills have GREATLY improved. There's still room for more growth.
4. Learn a new skill and improve on my current skills. I want to learn how to dye fabric. I've gotten a couple of books and I can't wait to start.
5. Document the time I've spent sewing.
6. The biggest goal of all!! Operation Martha Stewart! LOL. My studio needs a lot of work..and to be organized. It's going to take a lot of work, but once I get done with my Ema and Lana Skye cosplay I'ma put everything else on hold.

Long list, but I think I'll be able to accomplish everything...I hope. But now it's time for bed. I am a tired Cammy.

Okay guys!! Fashion show update. The fashion show got pushed back until April of next year. Doing the show in December didn't fit alot of peoples scheduels. I'm kinda  bummed, but happy. I was really stressed about getting everything done! I still want my four models and I'll be posting the sketches soon...ish. =D Hopefully everyone can still particapate in the show!!! Now it's back to studying time =\

My alterations class is one of my favorite classes I've ever taken. Hands down I LOVE it. Since I'm enrolled in the class I get to be part of the fashion club (my teacher and the TA happen to be the ones running it, go figure). Some time in December (we think) we're putting on a fashion show! Now...I really wasn't gonna do anything for it. December is finals and I already have two big cosplay outfits (Ema and Lana Skye from Phoenix Wright) for Rusty's sisters...and then I found out the "theme" is going to be Steampunk!!!
*Swoon* I LOVE THAT STYLE!!! And I'm looking for a sewing challenge so I think Ima make some outfits!
What does that mean for you guys? I NEED MODELS!!!
I think I need Rosie, Ellis, Keith, and Josie. Those four have the body types I'm looking for! So guys, please comment to let me know if your interested/will be able to participate. There should be a nice handful of people there and you would be walking the runway! It think it would be a lot of fun!!! Comment if you're interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D Ill be posting sketches by Monday of my outfit designs =]