wow, i think i out did myself on this one. it boasts of all kinds of wonderful details: it has an overall burgundy theme with a brass buckle back on the out side where i used an actual tie end for an awesome look. i used a soft, burgundy twill as the outside back and the welt pockets (non functioning). i put brass snaps on the outside to match the recurring yellowish accents in the ties. the inside/lining is a gorgeous, shiny, gold glittery, animal print with burgundy, pink, and black tones. i used black snaps on the lining side. it can be worn both ways and i used interfacing and understitching to give the lining a professional, front side look. this vest is about a size 6. that equates to size small and will accommodate a bust up to 35″ and a waist up to 29″. click the photo to see more flickr pics of it! it will be for sale at this weekends Prepare for the Playa event.
Archive for July, 2009
buckle backs are back!
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009This Saturday, August 1!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009Prepare for the Playa
Season Opener
Saturday August 1st, 12-8pm
Fashion Shows * Playa University * Artist Benefit
Prepare for the Playa is a community event focused on offering the most unique, quirky, playa specific
BURNER PRODUCTS & SERVICES from BurnerPrenuers!
This Saturday
August 1st!!
12pm-8pm
Artist Grotto and North Parking lot of
The Sports Basement
1590 Bryant Street
**FREE ENTRY**
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Funky Playa Fashion Shows
at 2pm & 5pm
Featuring the Designs of:
Wild on the Inside
Weyaka
Blue Moon Designs
Furr Play
Feral Wear
Wild Ponies
Hearts & Robots
Miss Giggle Monster
Iyas Enchanted Closet
Tess Felix
Playa University
Clinics & Demonstrations
1pm Light up the Darkness The 130pm Perfect Playa Day Pack
230-5pm How to Burn Your Kids
330pm Dr. Ge-off Ties you in Knots
430pm Dust-free Hair in 1 ez step
530Artist talk– Jess & FishBug crew
6pm Light up your CLOTHES with custom LEDs!
630pm FreezeUr Burn
Artist Benefit
100% Donation Bar
5% of store sales to
Chimera Sententia
Bootiesattva
Museum of UnNatural Selection
Donation Bar goes directly 100% to the Artists
15% Discount on Sports Basement Purchases Day of Event!
The ultimate selection of FAUX FUR, Lights, Sexy Fashions, Funky Fashions, Crazy Costumes, PLUS Sunscreen, camping gear, headlamps, camp chairs, tents, BIKES… you can even buy your ticket to Burning Man HERE!!
Lighted and Funky Playa Wear–
Sexy, Funky and just BurnerTastic fashions and Playa wear to dress men, women and KIDS from the Burners who make and design them!!
Burner Gear! Come down and pick from the best selection of Faux fur coats, jackets, vests, shrugs, pants, hats and much more!!
Playa Night Life
El Wire & Leds for night time light up! Sit in on the playa lighting workshop with Light ‘N Wire or Blue Moon Designs!
Pick up some El Wire for your Bike or pack and get some glowbys or snake wire to light up your costumes!
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August 1st Marketplace
* Wild on the Inside
* Iyas Enchanted Closet
* Sara Kali Designs
* Tess Felix
* Super Sugar Ray Ray
* Wild Card
* Feral Wear
* Furr Play
* Ethereal Elements
* Micheals Lights
* Hipstirr
* Minerva’s Antenae
* S & G Clothing
* Shawna Hoffman
* Jan Hilmer
* Chacabraka
* Convergence Catering
* Nif Naks
Burner-Preneurs!!
* Eleven 44
* Wild Ponies
* Cinder Garden Designs
* Pheonix Rising
* Foxy Monster
* Blue Moon Designs
* Hearts and Robots
* Fire Fly Style
* Miss Giggle Monster
* Annie Land
* Dreamtime Creations
* Whoop!
* Steam Trunk
* Heathen
* Pod Belts
* Sinthetex
* Weyaka
* Sew is your Face
* Color Smack
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what i did today…
Monday, July 27th, 2009
this is the newest vest that i’ve been working on today. i still have to cut out the lining and back. i may make it reversible.
the blue men’s vest
Friday, July 24th, 2009
here it is! i didn’t have a male model hangin around sew i had to shoot it on the floor. there are more photos here.
i love the way this vest turned out! it is the first fully lined vest that i’ve made so far. the lining is also what you see here on the lapel and pockets. it’s a shiny, striped, baby blue material that is very silky to the touch. i used three pearl snaps for the front closure and four silver snaps for the adjustable neck strap. this style is meant to be worn over a shirt and/or under a jacket, hence the lack of a back. worn without a shirt or jacket, i feel like it would be perfect for a fire spinner as performance wear! the back will snap together with a parachute clip but i haven’t attached it yet…waiting for my man to get home so i can fit it properly.
this is a men’s size medium fitting a size 38-40. more sizes of this style to come!
i bleed for my art.
Friday, July 24th, 2009
every piece i make has a little bit of my blood, sweat, and tears…
work in progress
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
here’s a sneak peak at the vest i’m working on right now. hopefully i’ll finish it today!
when i’m not sewing…
Monday, July 20th, 2009i made the pants i’m wearing out of a house robe that i acquired from a thrift store. i am also wearing one of my upcycled collars and a bracelet, both made from neckties.
this just in!
Saturday, July 18th, 2009as a last minute surprise, i am participating in the following event on Saturday, August 1, 2009: 
come out and support your local artists before hitting the playa! be sure to stop by the sew is your face! booth and say hi! for more information, click here.
my next trunk show:
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Beyond the Fence – SF (Sat August 15th)
Beyond the Fence
A Playa Inspired Independent Designer Trunk Show
August 15th, Saturday
Noon – 7 pm
Mighty – 119 Utah, SF
Free Admission
…
Over 40 of San Francisco’s finest independent designers are gathering together to bring you the freshest design for both on and off the Playa!
There will be fabulous music inside and outside, drink specials and playa inspired vending all day long! Indoor/Outdoor event.
come support your local artists before hitting the playa!
my first trunk show!
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009i am really excited to be a part of this event! sew…if you’ve admired my stuff from afar and want to see it in person, please come out and be sure to say hello. bring your friends too, there’s a ton of talented artists that will be selling their stuff. hope to see you!
Funk n’ Trunk
Independent Designer Trunk Show
Funky fashions, eats & beats!
Sat July 11, 2009
2pm – 7pm
20 Independent Designers
+
Luxe Accoutrements
Adornments by Daria
Make-up by Jules
Music by DJ4Life (dj4life.org)
Massage
Full Bar and Champagne Specials!
Delicious Tapas Style Bites
Triple Crown 1760 Market Street , SF
No Cover.
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Growing list of Designers for July 11th:
Sara Kali Designs http://www.sarakalidesign.com
Miss Fonzi http://www.Missfonzi.com
Bunnywarez http://www.bunnywarez.com
SuperSugarRayRay http://www.supersugarrayray.etsy.com
Esther Hats http://www.estarhats.blogspot.com
Allison Leigh Apparel http://virb.com/allisonleigh
RED http://www.flickr.com/photos/21887959@N03/
SintheteX Fashions http://www.sinthetex.com
Miss Velvet Cream http://www.missvelvetcream.com
CalliBug Designs http://www.callibugdesigns.com
Tamo Designs http://www.tamodesign.com
S&G Clothing http://www.sandgclothing.com
Silver Lucy http://www.silverlucy.com
Sew is Your Face! http://sewisyourface.com
Coma and Cotton http://www.comaandcotton.com
Sea Pony http://www.myspace.com/fati_ma
Gelareh design http://www.www.gelareh.us
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