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[11.09.09] |
Sofia was on "The Girls Next Door" last night! She was so sweet and polite! She watched the girls go through their routine and also asked which girl would be comfortable smacking Stephen Dorff when he gets them mixed up and grabs the wrong twin!
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| Older Pics of Sofia |
[11.09.09] |
At Marc Jacobs' "white and silver" themed holiday party in 2003:
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| Widening a neckline |
[11.09.09] |
I have a sheer knit top with a scoop neckline that I'd like to turn into an off the shoulder top. It has a skinny rib neckband like a regular tshirt, which already stretches to fit around my shoulders, but fits tight and does not stretch anymore.
Normally, I would just cut off the neckband and leave it raw, but it's a semi-nice top and I don't want it to roll. I'm thinking that my only fix is to cut off the neckband and finish it with foldover elastic.
Any other ideas? The quicker and easier, the better, as I'll be handsewing everything and I want to wear the top in a few days!
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[11.08.09] |
Hello all! I posted a few months back, but now I have a video! It's the same purse, but some different stuff. I did it for my youtube makeup channel and just thought I'd share since we don't get many videos here. Hope that's okay! Oh, and since it's for my makeup/beauty channel, there is also a little tidbit at the end about some clothes I bought, so you can jus ignore that!
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[11.08.09] |
hi!
i've been watching this community for some time now because i love knowing what people have in their purses! I haven't posted (YET!) but since i noticed that 90% of you keep makeup in your purse, you might be interested in joining, writing, or moderating ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) beautyandblush. I created the community for sheer lack of really organized, clean and elite makeup and beauty communities. It has the potential to be a really awesome community, but it's only a few days old so right now i'm really looking for members or people to help me spread the word. ♥
(PS. i read the rules and it says that relevant promotions were okay. if this is against the rules, please feel free to delete. i am promoting this community with modesty, not to intrude. thanks.)
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| Because I like to stock up... |
[11.08.09] |
...and I'm sure other people do, too, JoAnn's is having a ..... sale (what holiday are we on, now? veteran's day, maybe?) and all Simplicity patterns are $1 for this week only. I got 9 patterns for $9 [plus tax, duh] and so I stocked up on several patterns that I wanted for myself for a while, as well as one for a friend's costume I'm working on and my best friend who does belly dancing (the belly dancing costumes aren't amazing, but it's a good jumping off point).
I'm thinking about going back and grabbing non-costume patterns for myself for the imaginary projects I'll never get to, but I like having the patterns in my supply that is completely disorganized and probably has several duplicates of the same thing...
anyways, go there! get cheap patterns! :D
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[11.08.09] |
01.12 Amazing Race (Episode Titles)
13.20 Doctor Who (The Girl in the Fireplace
21.32 Jane Eyre (2006)
33.56 Project Runway (Quotes)
57.64 Tristan + Isolde
65.72 White Collar
  
here at my icon journal.
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| overedge vs. overlock help please? |
[11.08.09] |
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Hi all:
So I haven't seriously picked up sewing in years, but now is the time, I say! I have a pattern I want to work on, but the first step is stumping me (I know... not a good sign, right?) But I won't let it deter me: I know you guys can help me through!
The pattern tells me to: "Overlock all edges. Do not trim off any of the straight edges. On the handles' curved edges, trim off the 5/8" seam allowance"
First of all, I don't have a serger/overlock machine. My machine does have an "overedge" stitch, however. My research on the internet tells me that I can use this, I think...
So for my purposes, it seems that overlocking here just keeps the edges from fraying up... so it seems that you would do the stitch over the edge of the fabric- like... so the needle actually comes down OFF of the fabric on one edge of the stitch, right? If so, then how would I trimming the edges off of it? Should I actually be doing the stitch 5/8 of an inch IN from the edge? If so, then should the 5/8" line be at the inside of the stitch or outside? The photo that goes with the directions LOOKS like it shows stitching to the edge of the fabric, but it's hard to tell...
If it helps, the directions to the item that I am making are here: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/charlie-reusable-grocery-bag
Sorry if this sounds confusing or elementary. Any help with deciphering this would be grand. I've done machine sewing before, but never really used any stitch other then the straight running stitch. This is a whole new world to me. :-)
Thanks so very much in advance!!
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| Fabric advice |
[11.08.09] |
My Step Son wants a black cloak for Xmas with a hood. I can make a cloak/hood, but have only made them of costume-like fabric. If he wants to wear it with ease and comfort, what fabric would you suggest I make it out of?
PS: He lives half the year in Japan in a very moderate climate (See: not very cold) so I don't think wool would be ideal, but if that's the only answer, I will go with that
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| Oeufs en cocotte |
[11.08.09] |
Or baked eggs, if you don't want to have a fancy name for this runny, creamy, absolutely delicious dish. It takes less than 15 minutes to whip this up (from start to finish!) and you must try this if you love eggs and want to jazz up breakfast or brunch (although to me, this is most definitely the quintessential lazy Sunday brunch)  ( recipe and more photos here ) |
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| Lactose Free Banana Muffins |
[11.07.09] |
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Hello all I'm back with another lactose free recipe. I actually found it in Dairy-Free Cookbook by Jane Zukin. I added my own twist by adding nuts to it.
( click her for banana yumminess )</div></div>
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| I miss sewing! |
[11.08.09] |
I used to do a bit of sewing as a hobby... I wasn't very good, but I made simple things like skirts and Halloween costumes for myself from time to time.
Nowadays, I live in Japan. I've been here for two years, and haven't done any sewing in that time, and I miss it! My main problems are: lack of a sewing machine, lack of space for a machine should I buy one (my apartment is tiny, and I don't have a table high enough for sewing at,) and the language barrier. I have no idea how to order cloth here, and would find it very hard to read any patterns I bought here.
There also seems to be a sad lack of notions shops here. Back home, I could breeze into a fabric shop and find anything I needed... here, I have no clue where to find such a shop, nor how to measure cloth and stuff. However, there ARE a lot of secondhand shops, some which sell used kimono, so I was thinking about maybe using the kimono cloth to make something...
Anyway, I'd really like to get back into doing something creative, as I could really use a hobby! Have any of you been in a similar situation, not having access to things needed for sewing? How did you compensate? Any ideas for how I can get back into sewing?
(PS... I prefer making things I can wear or use, rather than just decorative pillows and stuff.)
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| Pecan Pie Input Request |
[11.07.09] |
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Hi. It's my friend's birthday today, and we're having a small party tomorrow. She asked me to make her a pecan pie, and I've heard her and my dad say a good pecan pie should have a shortbread crust. I've looked at this thread: http://community.livejournal.com/bakebakebake/2450545.html and various tips throughout BakeBakeBake and I haven't seen any mention of a shortbread crust. Most just say 'one pre-made unbaked crust'. Is the shortbread crust just how people THINK it tastes, or is there a way to make a crust from crushed shortbread/ baked in place like how lemon-bars are? I'm a bit confused by this possibilit, but would like some input. It's my first time trying to make a pecan pie ^^;
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| soft molasses ginger cookies |
[11.07.09] |
I just seem to be under a cloud of bad luck in the past week or so. I won’t waste time by divulging sad details, but the thought of Christmas being less than 8 weeks away has been a definite comfort, since it really is the most wonderful time of the year to me. Endless baking, being with my family, Bing Crosby on repeat… it’s just a happy time. And although I should be focused on Thanksgiving and that menu in the near future, I can’t get Christmas off my mind, or the classic flavor of gingerbread, which is so quintessentially Christmas to me. So I looked through my “To Cook” list I have posted on my fridge (it’s long, trust me) and saw these way down near the bottom. I love gingersnaps but most of the time end up playing with recipes to make them, well, less snappy. I’ve always been a fan of those “extra soft” versions of store-bought chocolate chip cookies (it’s practically like eating raw cookie dough, mm) so the idea of a soft ginger cookie piqued my interest quite a bit. Also because they have two very unconventional ingredients in them: molasses and Dijon mustard. I know, I know, most people are going to scrunch up their face and say “WHY?” but trust me when I tell you – it adds this smoky, mysterious flavor layer to the cookies that gives it an extra zing without tasting at all like actual mustard.
Tons more pics and info at my blog, jonesing for... ( Recipe and more pics under the cut! )
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| October contest poll + November theme |
[11.07.09] |
So apparently we're a solid week into November. Nobody told me. But a new month means a new theme, and once again we had a lot of people with the same suggestion - so we're doing it: CRANBERRIES! Fresh cranberries are amazing, but sweetened dried cranberries are acceptable too.
And, even more importantly, here's the contest poll for last month's theme. Voting will end either Sunday or Monday night, whenever I can get online, and the winner will receive a 2-month premium account! Here's a link to the community's paypal account if you would like to help support our bakers of epic win:
Poll #1482270 October Theme - Pumpkin
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 179Pick your favorite post!
EDIT: I didn't add the Pumpkin Chiffon Pie by ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) rowangolightly to the poll. If you want to vote for it, please reply to this comment. I apologize for the fail.
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| [modern 40's viewing] |
[11.07.09] |
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this small collection took me 5 miserable weeks to finish and i am thanking the gods that i finished without any incidents. and i am proud of it. :]
inspired by the 1940's.
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| Tokyo V.6 |
[11.08.09] |
I'm in Tokyo. Again. Not that I'm complaining.
I got my hair cut by Charlie Le Mindu btw. I usually style it in a quiff though sometimes it just does this insane scientist thing.
I should have bought some of this product. (look at the floor)
This was my first meal.
This udon has a huge piece of delicious, juicy abura age on top, thus it is called kitsune (fox). Abura age is the fox's favourite food.
This is my handwriting.
And this is the love of my life NINO-KUN <3. Always in a massive billboard near me, to make me melt and die.
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