Apparently-I am not the only one loving this Cascading Robe! Anthropologie stores and online will be carrying this versatile number in stores and on-line at www.anthropologie.com the first week of October. Stay tuned!
Monday, September 28, 2009
What I am Wearing Now: My Favorite Wendy Glez Robe!
As I quickly walk out the door to either grab a quick bite to eat in Manhattan Beach, CA or head out to work, I notice myself always grabbing my Cascadian Robe Cardigan! Whether I wear it with skinny jeans and my Repetto flats, or with leggings-Chloe boots-and a vintage waist belt, this cardigan is my favorite ‘IT’ item of the season.
Apparently-I am not the only one loving this Cascading Robe! Anthropologie stores and online will be carrying this versatile number in stores and on-line at www.anthropologie.com the first week of October. Stay tuned!
I am wearing (at my studio) Current Elliot Skinny Cords in taupe, Sigerson Morrison buckle slings, a vintage necklace, Melinda Maria Pyramid hoops, Gap tank, and a Wendy Glez Cascadian Robe Cardigan in black.
Apparently-I am not the only one loving this Cascading Robe! Anthropologie stores and online will be carrying this versatile number in stores and on-line at www.anthropologie.com the first week of October. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Craft Time! Award Ribbons
How I made the Award Ribbons for my Spring 2010 Shows:
So… I decided to decorate my booth (both for the NY and Vegas showings) to be on the quirky side.
But regardless, those of you who know me, that is what I live for! Create, Make and Craft! I have been collecting vintage ribbons, hankies, and fabrics since I was seven! So as you can imagine, I have boxes and boxes and boxes full of these wonderful delectables! Thus, as the time came to start my project, I definitely had lots to choose from.
Here is how I made my “Award Ribbons!”
This is what you need:
1. Ribbons-all colors and sizes; preferably grosgrain or petersham.
2. Big Button Kit (found at any sewing store)
3. Embroidery Hoop
4. 6”x 6” solid fabric squares (Silk dipioni is my preference)
5. Embroidery needle
6. Glue gun and glue sticks
7. Embroidery thread/yarn
8. Sewing machine
9. Iron
10. Felt
11. Safety pins
You start by pleating the ribbons you want to use on the sewing machine first, then you iron out; carefully folding the pleats straight. The second step, you draw out the number you want to embroider unto the solid fabric, then you use your embroidery loop to help you embroider the number/s. Third, you cut out a circle, then you wrap it around your button carefully placing all sides of the fabric inside, where you will then seal the button shut in the back with the back closure that it comes with. Then, you will turn on your glue gun and grab your ribbon and carefully add glue on the back of the button on the edge and little by little attach the pleated ribbon all around the button by curving the ribbon in an adding some extra room, so that the pleats will stay flat on the button. After that, then you repeat with another color-pleated ribbon and attach a round felt to the back and finally you can either sew or pin the safety pin to the back!
Voila! You have made the most fabulous award ribbons to use to either complete a gift, display it inside a shadow box paired with your baby’s first, second, or third year outfits or pictures. Sky’s the limit! They are so enticing; you would want to use them in so many ways!
So… I decided to decorate my booth (both for the NY and Vegas showings) to be on the quirky side.
I retrieved the “Young & Innocence” point of view of the collection and was inspired to do a “Carnival Fair” theme booth! All with Apothecary jars filled with yummy candies, hand made (with vintage fabrics and ribbons) award ribbons, candy pink pens, hand-embroidered award-ribbon theme Wendy Glez sign, 1960s hand crochet hangers; displaying my favorite pieces, and finally the beautifully wrapped gift boxes-wrapped by MOI!
Let me tell you-It was time consuming to make all those award ribbons by hand and to wrap all those presents!
But regardless, those of you who know me, that is what I live for! Create, Make and Craft! I have been collecting vintage ribbons, hankies, and fabrics since I was seven! So as you can imagine, I have boxes and boxes and boxes full of these wonderful delectables! Thus, as the time came to start my project, I definitely had lots to choose from.
Here is how I made my “Award Ribbons!”
This is what you need:
1. Ribbons-all colors and sizes; preferably grosgrain or petersham.
2. Big Button Kit (found at any sewing store)
3. Embroidery Hoop
4. 6”x 6” solid fabric squares (Silk dipioni is my preference)
5. Embroidery needle
6. Glue gun and glue sticks
7. Embroidery thread/yarn
8. Sewing machine
9. Iron
10. Felt
11. Safety pins
You start by pleating the ribbons you want to use on the sewing machine first, then you iron out; carefully folding the pleats straight. The second step, you draw out the number you want to embroider unto the solid fabric, then you use your embroidery loop to help you embroider the number/s. Third, you cut out a circle, then you wrap it around your button carefully placing all sides of the fabric inside, where you will then seal the button shut in the back with the back closure that it comes with. Then, you will turn on your glue gun and grab your ribbon and carefully add glue on the back of the button on the edge and little by little attach the pleated ribbon all around the button by curving the ribbon in an adding some extra room, so that the pleats will stay flat on the button. After that, then you repeat with another color-pleated ribbon and attach a round felt to the back and finally you can either sew or pin the safety pin to the back!
Voila! You have made the most fabulous award ribbons to use to either complete a gift, display it inside a shadow box paired with your baby’s first, second, or third year outfits or pictures. Sky’s the limit! They are so enticing; you would want to use them in so many ways!
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