What have I been up to?

Hat: Thrift, Yohji Yamamoto-esque Dress: Value Village Thrift
I retaught myself how to knit.
I started with a practice square and it evolved into a skirt in progress.
It will probably be two tone. Isn't it a pretty orange?
Some people talking in the background while i filmed this.
I am so much more excited about my life than photographing it so stay tuned for more videos!

IPF screenprints

More to come, in the future
Joy D.

Keep it coming South Park

With South Park's midseason debut just 7 days away I am getting antsy on making my costume. I have been looking at costume photos to get a better idea of how this will work. Earlier in the summer I delighted everyone (two people) by saying I wanted to do a group Haloween costume with the theme being the South Park four. I couldn't find anyone cool enough so I must go alone into the relm of themed costume dressing. I have also been thinking about making finger puppets of the other characters.

Respect my authoritie!
Joy D.

INTRODUCING: Makin' Stuff Makes the World Go Round

Everyone loves good DIY and I am no different. With the economy in shambles and so many clothing pieces financially unattainable I understand the importance of DIY. I have seen many a good DIY in my day. People put a lot of effort into their self made wares. But DIY does not just mean replicating a look it could mean creating your own garden, fixing your own shoes, putting on a play with a zero dollar budget, or making your own movie. So I am imploring anyone that is reading this to exploit your resources and make things that not just adorn your body.

So I start with clothes, of course, in an ongoing personal project to make things myself. In a sense it is a LIFE DIY. My upcoming projects include everything from: working on an upcoming play, providing myself some fall 09 attire, making a movie,reteaching myself Spanish (and French), and etc. Instead of buying things I will make them. Will I succeed with flying colors in every endeavor? I doubt that, but this exercise with enable me to do instead of watch. This won't be easy but I think by documenting it I will be able to work through my procrastination and anxiety. Wish me luck! And if you are working on projects I would love to hear about them,

Clothing Ideas
#1

Thick linen hairbow in lavender

#2

Jersey maxi dress with tribal print.

#3

A knitted version of this crazy coat.