Project Runway: All Stars - Part 10

Challenge: ???

Well for those of you who watch the show, the challenge was to "talk business" by creating a look within a certain budget based on the retail price the item could be sold for.  And blah blah blah.  With that being said, Sebastian and I were clueless on what direction to take.  

So....  We decided to create a look inspired by Mondo's dress, which won the challenge.

photo courtesy of Lifetime

He took strips of totally different fabrics and made stripes with them.  I actually like this dress and Mondo happens to be who I hope wins the finale.

I went through my closet of fabrics (literally) and collected a combination of prints.

Since Sebastian IS a boy (lets not forget!  ha), I went with a nautical theme.  I sewed the strips together and then cut out Sebastian's tank pattern.  Pretty easy.  

We are ready to sail our way to the Project Runway finale (which airs tomorrow night)!!!

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars

If you are a sewer like me, you probably watch Project Runway.  The new season just started up again last week with the best of the best designers competing against each other - the All Stars.  Sebastian and I have decided to play along with it and take on the challenges...doggy style!

First challenge:  

Create a look using items from the dollar store.  Contestants had a $100 budget.  We had a $30 budget from the husband.  HA!

Photo Credit: Lifetime

I didn't know where I was going with this yet when I first headed to our local Dollar Tree, so I took a picture of everything I bought  ($28.07 worth of stuff) before I started. I circled everything I ended up using.

1. Red and metallic two-way cleaning towels for the main piece

2. Aluminum foil for the bow tie

3. Fresh Cup Coffee Filter to stuff the front pocket with

4. A zip tie to attach the bow 

5. A gold headband for the belt

6. Safety pins to attach the main front piece to the main back piece

I tried my best to make this outfit as manly as possible.  I wanted to crank out a crazy evening dress sooooo bad!!!

Reminds me of something Michael Jackson would have worn had he been born in the Medieval Times...

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Happy New Year 2012

Get The Look

All you need are three things:

1.  Silver Chenille Stems

2.  Silver Star Decorative Garland

3. Cute Dog (hahahaha)

Take one Chenille Stem and wrap around dog's head.  Twist together to create the perfect fit.  If you have a larger dog, twist two stems together as one and then wrap around head.

Should look like this when you are done:

IMPORTANT: 

When working with chenille stems, it's important to make sure all the ends twist outward (Away from where the dog's head will go).  Wire ends are sharp and will not feel good if poking your pup's head.

Create your numbers by folding stems into number shapes.  Cut off extras.

Use your cut off pieces as ties to connect numbers to the head piece.  Twist the connecting strips around head piece and numbers a few times as tight as you can.

Add stars by twisting star garland around top of head piece.

Celebrate the New Year!!!

xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian