tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9640617919234422622024-03-13T13:53:25.249-07:00100 Dresses and CountingHello! My name is Eboné and I love to sew! Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-57061096696350908872015-04-24T13:17:00.001-07:002018-12-27T11:27:38.268-08:004/12-4/13<p dir="ltr"> Sunday Mr. Boyfriend and I spent the day together and went to the movies to watch FF7 after getting caught up on all the others in the series 🚗🚓🚓 I may have snuck a few cookies in shhh! Later that night we went out to play a few rounds of pool together 🎱</p>
<p dir="ltr">Tuesday we had a pajama party at my house being silly as usual 😜 And I may have come in last on </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thursday but I hit the last hole in one and won a free game!!! ⛳🎫 Afterwards we hit up Denny's (my treat!) 🍳🍞🍟🍔 </p>
<p dir="ltr">Typically I only go out once a week and usually on Sunday/Monday. But this week I got 3 fun-filled days!!! So happy to have spent them with my favorite person 💏❤ Hope everyone's having as good of a time as I am! <br>
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<p dir="ltr">• Meeting my instagram friend Jenny from shelovesdresses.com IRL<br>
• Opening my own etsy shop: eboneandivory<br>
• Doing my taxes for the first time<br>
• Job hunting for a second job<br>
• Starting AND finishing 4 TV series<br>
• Going back and forth to the hospital ER<br>
• Experiencing double dating<br>
• Celebrating 6 months with my amazing boyfriend<br>
• Mr. Boyfriend's debut album release<br>
• Flirted with the ideas of wholesale<br>
• Making mountains of clothes for family members<br>
• Landed another costuming gig for a local community theater group<br>
• Deepening my relationship with Mr. Boyfriend<br>
• Ending relationships with toxic friends<br>
• Obtaining my driving permit<br></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><i>That being said, because of my decision to have this space be public meaning that anyone anywhere in the universe can learn nearly every detail of my life- there are still things that </i><i>I</i><i> do not post. There are experiences and thoughts and feelings that </i><i>I</i><i> keep private as they are not for everyone to know about. Some matters should remain personal- to ONE person only. That person is me.</i> </p>
<p dir="ltr">What I can share is that so many wonderful and unexpected things have been going on over the last year in my personal life, love life, and work life. I've been falling for a boy with bright blue eyes, excelling at my job, and am currently in the beginning stages of starting a new business venture all on my own! My dreams are literally coming true!!! Yet and still there is an undercurrent of terrible inexplicable feelings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Some of these are to be expected. Everyone gets scared when life suddenly starts to take a new direction even if that direction is a good one! It's only natural to be wary of the rug being ripped from under you without notice. "<i>Is this too good to </i><i>be true?" </i>sort of thing. And of course there's doubt. The <i>"</i><i>I</i><i> </i><i>don't</i><i> deserve this"</i><i> </i>monologue you recite to yourself.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In addition to those thoughts and feelings I'm feeling something a bit darker. Last summer I relapsed after being 'good' for about 8 months. I was caught with fresh wounds and bandages by my mother which lead to an intervention of sorts.  My family rushed to my house in the middle of the night and I was basically sobbing for 3 hours as they tried to 'fix me.' It's been almost 6 months since that awful night and I haven't touched a blade since then. Okay I'm lying, I have <i>touched</i> a blade (or 5) but I haven't hurt myself since then. I cannot lie. I've been so tempted to do it again.</p>
<p dir="ltr">At work we have what we call a 'cutting table' and I cringe a little bit everytime it's mentioned. Putting scissors and other sharp tools back on the shelves I have to do very quickly or my mind tends to wander to what I could do with a shiny new pair of super sharp blades in all sizes some of which would be so easy to hide. No one would even suspect anything because I sew/craft. I work with sharp (potentially dangerous) tools all the time. Sometimes I think that working here was a mistake because there are so many things that trigger me here; safety pins, needles, scissors, staple guns, box cutters, metal rulers, etc. Most of the time I can block it out. Think of something else and remind myself that <i>THAT</i> is not what these things are for. That <i><b>I </b></i>am no longer that person. So far it helps to calm down the voices in my head and helps me to breathe more steadily. Of course some days are worse than others. It's crazy how small things can still affect you like no time has passed at all. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Maybe I haven't changed as much as I'd thought. <br><br><br></p>
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Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-25165018449675113312015-01-20T02:42:00.001-08:002015-01-20T03:08:53.806-08:00I like you<p dir="ltr">My boyfriend checked up on me yesterday morning (as he has been everyday since I started feeling sick bless his heart). During our conversation he asked if I was staying home, which struck me as a really weird question because he knew it was my day off from work. I just ignored it as a casual question and went about my morning. I should've seen it coming though... </p>
<p dir="ltr">Our landlord was scheduled to pop in sometime between 7am and 3pm (wide gap, I know) so when the doorbell rang around 145pm I thought it would be him so I didn't even budge. I was mindlessly messing around on my phone feeling really sad because I had planned on spending the day with Jesse and there I was lookin a frizzy sleepy mess and feeling like garbage. Needless to say I let my mom answer the door. Suddenly I heard a knock on my door. Can you guess who it was?</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you said Jesse- you're correct!!! My favorite person had come to suprise me with flowers in hand! I was completely caught off guard and yet so excited but also very very self conscious of the fact that I was a complete mess. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">I haven't been able to get must rest in the last few weeks- tossing and turning, insomnia,  early mornings... and last night was no exception.  I couldn't fall asleep until sometime between 6-630am and I was rudely awakened by my alarm at 10am so that I could be on time to work at 11am.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I'm halfway through my shift (I'm closing tonight) and it has been SUCH a difficult day! I have zero patience but I make it a point to never be rude to customers.  Like the good employee that I am I continue to give 110% to my customers and my coworkers. (But on the inside I'm screaming at all of you)</p>
<p dir="ltr">On a positive note, I refreshed my hair color last night and talked to my boo for 3 hours :)</p>
<p dir="ltr">I can hardly wait to clock out. I'm literally falling asleep.  Plus I'm still feeling stuffy+sneezy.  (Drowsiness? ) so this is just not a very good day to mess with me. But like I said I'm halfway there. Trying to keep my optimism up! </p>
<p dir="ltr">If I don't check back in again tonight I'll talk to yall tomorrow! </p>
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I'm sure we're all sick of the 'new year new me' cliché BUT I'm going to annoy you all one more time! My life as of late is moving in a new positive direction and I couldn't be happier in this very moment!( well actually if I had some waffles+ice cream.....) This 'new me' didn't exactly have a start date. I sort of grew into this new Eboné. And I'm so excited about where she's gonna go and what she's gonna do! </div>
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I may not be very concise or very articulate (which if you've been with me for a while you've already known) but I'm coming back to the blogging world and I have so much to share! All my old posts will stay right where they are! Feel free to peruse my archives till your hearts conent! I'll be just as open and honest as I was before, transparency is something that is very important to me. I'd be delighted to have you along with me on my journey through life ♡</div>
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Spent the entire day at a friends house earlier this week. Literally showed up in my pj's lookin a complete mess which I NEVER do. But we’re getting to be close friends so I thought why not, I’ll show another side of myself. It was really fun to just <i>chill.</i> We laughed a lot and I probably talked way too much during the movies hahaha! Also, I took a nap. Which made him tired and he took a nap too! (Real friends take naps together) Daft Punk was playing during nap time and I didn’t realize that they had made a movie type thing to go with the album?! But it was really cool. It’s a kind of spacey/futuristic anime/cartoon and I actually enjoyed following the story! Unusual but still pretty cool. Did I mention cookies? Because we baked some. Actually a better description is that I almost burned them. But no worries! They were saved! And they were pretty yummy if I say so myself. (And I do!)</div>
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As if my head wasn’t already fuzzy enough with wishful thinking and misguided feelings, all this touchy-feely crap between us has got to stop. It tricks my brain into thinking there could almost possibly maybe be something goin on when I know good and well that he does NOT have ‘feelings’ for me. Which is totally fine. Just because I have feelings for him does not mean that he is obligated to reciprocate those feelings. So for now I will enjoy the platonic-closeness…. Does that make sense? Idk I mean as confusing as it is in my head it makes sense.<br>
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I have NO idea what’s running through HIS mind during these moments. I can only speak for myself. But darnit it feels good to get a taste of affection. Even if it’s almost entirely in my head. It feels great to show affection, even though I know it won't last much longer. At least I got to know what it feels like, just for a day.Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-40566605753619147792014-10-02T12:36:00.000-07:002014-10-02T13:15:52.274-07:00List of current things<div style="text-align: center;">
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full craft/sewing room mode and there is stuff EVERYWHERE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(252, 229, 205);">Cooking</span></b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(252, 229, 205);">:</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>banana bread </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(255, 242, 204);">Drinking:</span></b></span> h20 </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 234, 211);">Reading:</span></b></span><span style="background: #D9EAD3;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attachments By Rainbow
Rowell and I can’t seem to get very far. It’s not really catching my interest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(208, 224, 227);">Wanting:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$$$$$</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(207, 226, 243);">Looking:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forward to Christmas</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 210, 233);">Playing:</span></b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 210, 233);"></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Civil Wars</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(234, 209, 220);">Wasting:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 204, 204);">Sewing:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dress #2 for Motricia. Today I plan on
finishing dress #1 (finally)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(252, 229, 205);">Wishing:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was done with costumes…</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(255, 242, 204);">Enjoying:</span></span><span style="background: #FFE599;"> </span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new episodes of
my favorite sitcoms. I’m so so so glad that the fall seasons are back on!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 234, 211);">Waiting:</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(182, 215, 168);"></span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for cold weather.
This back and forth 90-75 degree weather is NOT ideal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(208, 224, 227);">Liking:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(207, 226, 243);">Wondering:</span></span><span style="background: white;"> </span></b><span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>When I’ll get more hours at work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 210, 233);">Loving:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span>things that glow in the dark<a href="http://www.branchshop.com/"><span style="color: blue;"></span></a></span><br />
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</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(234, 209, 220);">Hoping:</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(213, 166, 189);"></span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To visit my brother and sister in Idaho before
December</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 204, 204);">Marveling:</span></b> </span>at the humanity and
compassion of complete strangers</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: #FCE5CD;"><span style="font-size: large;">Needing:</span> </span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>more hours at work</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(255, 242, 204);">Smelling:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span>B&BW salted caramel candles</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: #D9EAD3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wearing: </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b>onsie pj’s</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(208, 224, 227);">Following:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>more like stalking Ariana Grande</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(207, 226, 243);">Noticing:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that I might be a little too obsessed with
Ariana Grande</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(217, 210, 233);">Knowing:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that I’m actually completely obsessed with
Ariana Grande</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(234, 209, 220);">Thinking:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span>About the possibility of going back to school
next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(234, 209, 220);">Feeling:</span></b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Incompetent.</span><br />
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Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-27406410142106087612014-09-07T01:48:00.001-07:002014-09-12T08:15:45.680-07:00A list of summer thingsSummer is not yet over, however here are the highlights. I'm not yet ready (will I ever be?) to get all up in my feelings and give full disclosure so I've made a 10-mile list. I love lists. I've even made lists OF lists. I know, I'm bananas but that's besides the point. Most details are locked away in my diary (does anybody keep a physical diary anymore? just me?) and will remain there until the end of forever. I believe that some things should stay private but enough rambling. Here we go guys:<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><b>My 21st birthday was quite possibly the worst night of my life thus far.</b></span> After causing my mother to burst into tears I was given a "self-harm intervention" involving both of my parents and all of my siblings which lasted about 5 hours. Keep in mind this was the middle of the night. Absolutely <i>nothing </i>was solved. Which is no surprise because I. did. not. want. this. I was humiliated and honestly a little pissed. I'd never cried so hard in my life. I was literally <i>shaking</i>. My eyes remained swollen for three days. THREE! </li>
<li><span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;"><b>The events prior to my actual birthday were great, however.</b></span> Family portraits, concert with my sister in the city, saw an old friend, and good old fashioned family dinners.</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"><b>I've been trying to be a bit more social.</b></span> I go out maybe once a month, almost always with the same person(s) but it still counts. I always have a good time no matter what we're doing. It feels good to have someone to hang out with and talk to on a regular basis. In the beginning it was difficult to be myself because I'd been so used to seeing the same 5 people on a daily basis and adding new people to the mix was hard. But I'm happy to have new friends. And even happier that I get to spend so much time with them!</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #a2c4c9;"><b>MY SISTER IS PREGNANT!</b></span> WOOO! BABY #2!</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #b4a7d6;"><b>This summer since putting my work out there on FB and various other places around the internets I've gotten so many requests to make things for people!</b></span> Adult clothes, baby clothes, curtains/home decor, and miscellany! It feels really amazing to be validated as a seamstress and to have support and recognition for something I'm so passionate about. I couldn't be more thankful for all of the opportunities that have been coming my way. But I will say that I am also completely overwhelmed! One thing I have to learn is how to say <u>NO</u>. Or at least <i>Not Now.</i>..</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #d5a6bd;"><b>I feel like my family is functioning at optimal levels.</b></span> That sounds like we're a computer program or a washing machine or something... but that's the only sentence I can think of to describe it right now. My dad comes over pretty often which brings me so much joy. My siblings and I talk more often which brings me so much joy. My mom and I are getting along which brings me so much joy. I mean, granted they all get on my nerves at times and I <i>know</i> I get on theirs but that comes with the territory right? I love them and they love me. Things are good.</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><b>As I've said in a previous post my self-esteem is getting better.</b></span> Scale of 1-10 with 10 as the absolute worst I'm at about a 7, which for me is pretty good. That being said I still have a ton to work on. Like, I'm still unhappy with myself but I am making progress. A conscious effort to get better and be happy. That's what's important.</li>
<li><span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;"><b>Since this time last year I've only picked up a blade on two occasions.</b></span> I mean, I still think about it more often than not. The urges are definitely still there. But I've only acted on those impulses twice. I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF</li>
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I've never really been into what's 'trending' or 'in fashion.' Growing up I pretty much wore whatever everyone else was wearing because I wanted to fit in. Typical right? But now that I'm an adult I've literally thrown all that out of the window and I wear what makes me happy and comfortable. And nothing is more comfortable than a dress! Preferably a knee-length dress with a full skirt. Now that I think about it... practically half of my wardrobe consists of dresses with similar silhouettes like this one! But hey, I know what I like and I'll stick to what I know looks good on me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(to see the makings of this dress <a href="http://makinglimonada.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-makings-of-green-dress.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>!)</span> Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-7998017618250611342014-08-25T10:43:00.002-07:002014-08-25T13:16:20.111-07:00Confidence<br />
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I've been feeling a little bit better about myself this past month. I've never been a confident person and I've never thought of myself as 'one of the pretty girls' or even mildly attractive. I'm <i>average </i>at best. Yeah I know, it sounds really dramatic. But it's also the truth. I can't quite put my finger on what the switch was... but lately when I look in the mirror instead of disgust and anger I think... okay, not so bad. Not bad at all.<br />
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I'm not all the way there yet but I'm getting better.<br />
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<br />Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-69837177496753867702014-08-23T08:49:00.000-07:002014-08-25T13:21:43.833-07:00Fifty shades of purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I went out with a good friend of mine! He treated me to breakfast at a place I've never been to before, drove around, watched movies, and just hung out all day. I was probably way too silent at times and for that reason I hope I didn't bore him to death! We talked about some random things and I'm just now realizing that I'm being incredibly vague... Oh well. Some things should stay private. All in all I had a great day with a great person.Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-1519100543941796912014-08-17T08:43:00.000-07:002014-08-25T13:21:03.140-07:00FAMILY PORTRAIT DRESS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I stayed up alllll night just to make this last minute dress for my family portraits.<br />
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Mint green with heart-shaped buttons and a full eyelet skirt.<br />
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I bought this fabric and didn't have a CLUE what to do with it. After looking at it for a million years I decided on a box pleat skirt. I was going to do a copy-cat of a dress I saw on Zooey Deschanel but I ended up making to many changes to it that it turned into more of a Dear Creatures type dress. So much for that lol! I kind of eyeballed the strips of white and then used a ruler to even it out. The collar was a last minute decision but I'm glad I included it. Collars are so great!Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-68604940515483896252014-08-08T08:50:00.000-07:002018-12-27T11:27:38.640-08:00blue plaid dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay this dress was seriously so much fun to make! Mainly because I got to play with this really fun Oreo cookie print fabric! I used the new(ish) Lisette pattern from Simplicity (which you can find <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-11718-misses-dress-and-jacket.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>). All in all I'd say the pattern as pretty darn simple. The only thing that tripped me up was getting the keyhole facing/collar insertion right. I didn't like the look of the slim skirt in the actual pattern so I switched out the skirt for a simple a-line without pockets. The keyhole in front originally came out as barely a slit so I had to widen it just a bit for it to be visible without being too revealing. The edging on the shoulder was completely improvised just for fun ^___^ Jumbo rick-rack had become one of my favorite things to accent garments. It's so versatile and easy to work with! And can we just talk about the collar for a second? I was so happy that it went all the way around without any weird seams halfway through or worse- only made to be on the front. I mean, right? That's the worst. Either have a collar all the way around the neck or not at all. </div>
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<br />Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-2656897200237046592014-07-31T21:13:00.002-07:002014-07-31T21:14:20.050-07:00My dad came to visit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday night my dad came over! Originally he was supposed to be here until Monday but ended up staying all the way through Thursday! We had a great time as usual :) The first couple of days we just chilled, had bible study, I did a couple easy repairs on his clothes, and got some ice cream (the usual tradition/routine).</div>
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I had been wanting to get my hands on a record player for YEARS and this week after much deliberation we marched down to Target (my favorite place) and bought one with my birthday money. (More on that in a separate post!) Naturally we hit up some thrift stores to buy records. It felt like we were there for hours but it was time well spent. I came home with about 40 records for about $30! Not too bad... I was going bananas over every record I saw simply because it's all so new to me while my dad was in a more nostalgic state of mind. While we were driving around we came across some pretty cool things like that power/energy box thing on the side of the freeway. I don't know whether the city painted it or a random person but either way it made me smile. Best graffiti ever! My dad thought it was Ariel but I told him she's a ginger. </div>
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Of course we had to pop into Mickey D's for lunch (another tradition) and chatted about random funny things. Since we were pretty close by he thought it would be a cool idea to drive by our old house. And I freaked out once I realized that's where we were going. I felt smacked in the gut by nostalgia and quite a bit of sadness and longing. So much has changed since we lived there! I think I'll write about it soon. I have so much to say about the house that built me. (shouts out to Miranda Lambert)</div>
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On our way home there was a crazy beautiful sunset that we (and about 6 other drivers and a couple of joggers) literally pulled over to take pictures of. It was so unreal! The sun rays, the colors in the sky, just everything was picture perfect. Proof positive that the best things in life are free. </div>
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I hurried to my bedroom to unload all of my stuff and my dad helped me set up the record player. Oh man, that was a funny couple of hours. He literally had to teach me the different parts of it, how to use it, how to store and take care of my records, etc. And of course the first record I tested out was my man Nat King Cole's Christmas Album. Oh how I wish it could be Christmas all the time. </div>
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I realize now that my pictures are a little bit out of order, woops. Just pretend that the above information is at the end of the post. Anyway, earlier that day we had gone to thrift store #2 which happens to be my absolute favorite place to shop (also it's practically in the middle of nowhere).</div>
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As usual I made my dad hold a bunch of stuff while I tried things on. I took a few pictures while I was in the dressing room because I couldn't believe some of the ridiculousness that was in there! Turns out my followers/friends seemed to like it and it was really fun interacting and LOL'ing about my findings. It was like having shopping buddies! I think every time I go shopping in a cool/fun place I'm gonna take y'all with me. Kind of like live-tweeting! Live-gramming? Ok, we'll work on a name later...</div>
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There was so much cool stuff! But if you 'bout that thrift store life you already know how it is. I have just a few pics here but there's a bajillion more on my instagram if you want to see more. I came home with just a few pieces; a grandma purse, a couple blouses, a couple of dresses, and some belts because mine are currently falling apart. Today as I've said was his last day hanging out with us. (insert sad violin music here) </div>
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We went BACK to the thrift store (I know I know) because we forgot to pick up the cabinet for my record player to sit on. It had actually dropped in price from $9 to $5! Win!! We raced over to Home Depot for spray paint and some other things he needed. I still don't know what color to make this cabinet guys, what do you think? Silver? Gold? Chalkboard?</div>
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Anyway, I'm really sad that our fun week of adventures was over. My sister drove him back home but I stayed here. I hate goodbyes. Somehow I had this whole week off from work (with the exception of Sunday) which almost NEVER happens. I'm so so thankful for all the quality time. He told me that he'll be back soon though. Like within the next week soon. So even though I'm bummed that he left today, I have next week to look forward to! Adventure is out there!!</div>
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Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-48142133291679772942014-07-31T18:18:00.001-07:002018-12-27T11:27:38.185-08:00Shopping Cart Cover // Simplicity 4225<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-38492122648338767042014-07-23T08:49:00.000-07:002018-12-27T11:27:37.854-08:00orange dress updated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964061791923442262.post-72559041965813284062014-07-01T09:12:00.001-07:002014-07-01T09:14:10.374-07:00June through Instagram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><b>I recently got a new phone (galaxy s4 holla!) and also became a member of the instagram cult.</b></span> This past month has been in a word- eventful! Saw my dad a few times, saw my niece a million times, knocked a couple books off my list, spent quality time with my mom and even with my coworkers. June 2014 was really good to me. Let's see what July has in store.Nina the selfish seamstresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334684135438756969noreply@blogger.com0