Project Runway: All Stars - Part 6

Challenge:  Create a Sportswear Look

A what???  The term "sportswear" is so broad that it really just made this challenge more difficult.  Anything can be considered sportswear!

Sebastian and I saw a recurring theme on the runway - Capes/Cardigans/Jackets.  So, we decided on a dog coat.

Of course we stuck to our true style and used recycled clothing for this project.  I think the more worn out the denim is, the cooler it looks!

We cut and opened up one leg of the jeans and laid down our pattern diagonally, making sure it covered at least one hole.  We removed one of the back pockets too.

If you don't have a real pattern, just trace one out from a jacket your dog already has...that's what we did!

Then we cut out a piece of fabric for the lining.  I wanted a bright fun color knowing it would be showing through the hole in the denim.

Sew lining and denim right sides together at top edges and neckline.
Make notches around neckline and turn right side out.

Cover the rest of the raw edges with double folded bias tape.

Add velcro to both ends for neck closure.

Add straps with velcro for closure around tummy.

That's it!!!

xoxoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 5

Challenge:  Clothes Off Your Back

Designers had to go find a muse in Central Park, convince them to give up their clothes on the spot, and then make a fashion forward look with the materials.  WHAT?!?!

Sebastian and I were not about to go to the dog park and ask for people's clothes off their backs here in Fresno.  Instead, I used an old shirt someone gave me a while back and a verrry old pair of jeans from my dad's closet.

I wanted to keep the original features of the shirt (the collar and buttons), so I was extra careful when I cut my pieces out.  You can do this with any old shirt if you place the pattern down right.  Think of all the possibilities!!!!

But this isn't a "fashion forward" look.  It's really just a smaller version of what it originally was.  Oh well...there is no one to disqualify us, HA!  

I threw in the bracelet using a strip of denim from the jeans and added some studs.

Definitely not our favorite challenge or look, but I do love the vibrant colors and crazy pattern in this shirt.

Cheers to upcycling old clothes!!!

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - part 4

Challenge: Good Taste Tastes Good

Designers had to pick a flavor to use as inspiration.  Sebastian and I chose pineapple.

Photo from: pineapplejacks.org

I put off this challenge all weekend because I just wasn't sure how I was going to execute it.  If only the designers had that option on the show, LOL!!!

I call it the Punky Pineapple.  It's a wearable raincoat with a one-of-a-kind head piece...a must have.

The head piece is clearly the icing on the cake.  I know all of the other doggies out there are going to want one, so here are the instructions:

You'll need:

Toilet paper roll

Glue,

Green Felt

Stapler

Elastic String

Cut green felt in long triangular shapes and glue around the toilet paper roll starting at the top and then overlapping a little as you work your way down.  I used 3 entire sheets.

Staple two pieces of elastic to the bottom of the toilet paper roll to be tied around your pup's head.

That's it!!!  Can you believe it??

The studs we added to the raincoat are pretty cool too.  You can buy a roll of studs at any craft store and add it to any outfit.  

Sebastian is going to rock this out around town on rainy days fo sho.

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Make Leg Warmers From A Scarf

This scarf I actually got at The Dollar Tree.  One Dolla!!!

They have a variety of color combos and I think stripes make adorable leg warmers.

Sebastian models the "before."

You can virtually make these leg warmers to fit any sized dog.  I made them for my big dog, since leg warmers are kinda for girls...LOL!!!

I cut the scarf at every six stripes since that seemed like a good height.  Cut a total of 4 pieces.

For smaller dogs, cut every four stripes...or less.

Serge or zigzag the top and bottom of each piece to keep the threads from unraveling.  

Then fold each piece in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch down the sides.

For smaller dogs, take in the sides as much as needed.  Measure their legs to determine how much needs to be taken in.

Turn each piece right side out and tada!!!  Soooo easy.

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

The Bachelor: Final Rose Ceremony

WOW, what a great contest!!!    

Miss Brighette - 

As the winner of this contest, will you accept this rose?

Congratulations to Miss Brighette!!!

Sebastian and I have decided to give a rosey prize to second place as well since Miss Lana was oh-so-close!!!

Thank you to everyone who participated!!!

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 3

Challenge:  Create a Cocktail Dress...for Miss Piggy

Photo: David M. Russell/Lifetime

Seriously???

After watching this show, Sebastian and I knew there was only one thing Miss Piggy could never turn down on the runway....

Photo: David M. Russell/Lifetime

So how did we create this look???

It's pretty much just a bright green hoodie...with eyes.

Make your own frog eyes for virtually any hoodie!

You'll need:

 4 half circles of white fleece

2 black eyes cut out of felt

 fiberfill stuffing

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

The Bachelor: The Ladies Arrive

We have one rose from Sebastian up for grabs!!!

Please cast your votes at the top right of this blog.

Contestant #1: Miss Ivy

Likes long walks with plenty of sniffing time

Contestant #2: Miss Lana

Likes long beach romps and frolicking in the waves

Contestant #3: Miss Sunny

Smart and likes agility

Contestant #4: Miss Brandi

Pomeranian Chick

Contestant #5: Miss Sabrina

Star of Pugtails

Contestant #6: Miss Lillian Victorian Doll

Enjoys walks through the parks and dressing fancy

Contestant #7: Miss Zoe

Always sweet, sometimes sassy

Contestant #8: Miss Whimsey

Social butterfly and life of the party

Contestant #9: Miss Emmy

Likes to play and skateboard

Contestant #10: Miss Brighette Marie

Likes modeling

What a great group of ladies!!!!

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 2

Challenge: A Night at the Opera

Sebastian decided to go with a look that complemented Austin Scarlett's dress, which won the challenge:

Photo Credit: Lifetime

Sebastian's gold tuxedo jacket has a fancy tail, vintage buttons and is definitely one-of-a-kind!!  I added the hat and the royal blue feathers for extra flair.  

Just like Project Runway, I winged it with no pattern and did some tacky things just to get the outfit done as fast as possible.  The arms ended up being a little too long and I glued the buttons on.  But hey, at least Sebastian knows this outfit will not fall apart on the runway, HA!

If only Sebastian really had an Opera to attend...

Sebastian's sister stops by during the photo shoot.

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian