#bad sewing

[skrimblo5423]

I sewed a guy the other day (its just two sides of the same guy) and i think im in love

Hes fucking beautiful

[barbana]

Gonna mess with the pattern but overall I think it’s cute.

I’m amused that I tried so hard to get the three dudes centered only to cut one of the heads off

[periodsofdisaster]

Madame Gonzaga Regrets

Today, darlings, we have a gown that offered itself up as befitting a Renaissance lady. It particularly suggested that it was appropriate for a lady of the Gonzaga family from the 14th or 15th centuries.

Now, first of all, that is an awfully long time for a single gown to cover.

Second of all, I decided to go digging for some portraits of ladies of the Gonzaga family from those time periods.

It appears the Gonzaga family were not in any particular position of wealth or power in the 14th century, so there is no costly visual record of them. However, I was able to find this fresco of Ludovico III and his wife Barbara of Brandenburg and their children from the 15th.

Other than this, most depictions of Gonzaga ladies I have found are from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In addition, the item description states the outfit’s headwear is inspired by Isabella de’Este in particular. Here is the most noted portrait of her I could find, from the 16th century:

So let’s see how our reproduction compares.

I’m not entirely certain what to add, to be honest. I think the workmanship speaks for itself.

I will say, this is a far more accessibly-priced set at less than $250. I might even say that this is fairly priced. But is this a crime not only against historical reproductions, but also general visual appeal?

Yes. I think that is evident.

[thelearningcat]

I like to sew a lot, but I'm not very good. I was trying to make this for a friend, but I hedged on giving it to him because halfway through it got real wonky. But now that its finished I kind of love it.

Sure I meant to make a circle, but a wonky heart works as well. XD

This is about how 80%of my sewing turns out and I love the weirdness of it.

[renewalbyanderson]

Steal This Bike - MINT Gallery

THIS SATURDAY at MINT:

The performance is a synthesis of memory, imagined events, and otherwise inexplicable possibilities or impossibilities.  

Steal This Bike opens this Saturday, Feb 15 at MINT Gallery (Atlanta, GA)

[renewalbyanderson]

made a fun new shirt today when I should have been doing other responsible things

based on this old drawing