On Saturday, my dear friend Shayna came up to TCOCC to visit and we made it a sewing day! That is, as much as a day can be a sewing day when no actual sewing is done. We started off at the FIDM museum's
6th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume and Design exhibit, where we were seriously hoping that there would be a costume actually worn by Matthew Crawley. Alas, we were disappointed, as the only male Downton Abbey costume was one worn by Lord Grantham. Still, the ladies' dresses were exquisite, and I continue to be blown away by Lady Mary's beaded dresses.
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| Photo from here, originally taken by Alex J. Berliner/AB Images. |
The rest of the exhibit was mostly for shows I'd never watched or even heard of, but I was still able to enjoy the absolutely gorgeous gowns from
Game of Thrones,
Once Upon a Time,
Pretty Little Liars,
Great Expectations, and more. I think being next to the FIDM museum is one of my favorite things about living in TCOCC. I mean, when the Hobbit movie costumes make their way over here next year (because they have to be nominated for Academy Awards, right?!? It would be such a travesty if they weren't!) I am going to be there ASAP! And if/when I move away, I will seriously consider making a trip back just to see the costumes. Seriously, what a rare and totally awesome opportunity to look at real film costumes!
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| Photo from here, originally taken by Alex J. Berliner/AB Images. Man, I want to make that gown of Cersei Lannister's. |
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| Photo from here, originally taken by Alex J. Berliner/AB Images. I always like the evil villainesses' gowns more. |
After a sufficient time spent swooning, Shayna graciously accompanied me as I shopped for fabric at the
scholarship store and
Michael Levine Loft. Seriously, anyone who doesn't sew who is willing to come fabric shopping with me, and not only be there, but be an active participant in helping me carry bags and make difficult decisions, is a saint. Thankfully, Shayna is one of the saintliest people I know.
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| From the scholarship store: a blue plaid cotton shirting for a shirt for Mr. Cation, gray chambray for a shirt for me, and cream-colored jersey with mustard and purple birds on it (!), plus some grosgrain ribbon for waist stays and 30 yards of Venetian lace trim in white and black (no potential use, but it was too good of a deal to pass up!). The fabric was all $1/yd, and the trims significantly less than that. |
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| From the Loft, where everything averaged out to $1/yd: unopened 5-yard sample bolts of mint/dark gray jersey and cream-colored jersey, plus a yard each of strawberry/gray striped jersey and rich royal blue sweater knit. |
I can't wait to make a couple of
Tiramisu dresses from the jerseys -- can it hurry up and be November already?
There is some mighty fine fabric finds there! Love the bird print!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see it! They still had several giant bolts, so there's still plenty more!
DeleteWhoa! What a great fabric haul! The Downton Abbey costumes are stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a great haul, and now my stash really needs some taming!
DeleteThe work that was put into those beaded panels was just incredible to see in person.
I am jealous for two reasons - that you have a friend who will accompany you as you buy way too much fabric and that you had the chance to see such amazing costumes!
ReplyDeleteWay too much fabric is right! And yes, Shayna is a great friend :)
Deletewhoa!! nice fabric score!! *hi fives* so awesome!! :D
ReplyDelete*hi-five* indeed!
DeleteI have been meaning to check out the FIDM museum, thanks for sharing! Great fabric finds!
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely check it out! It's worth making a trip downtown for sure. If you want to see the Emmy costumes, though, go soon, as that exhibit is ending on Oct. 20!
DeleteOoh, I am super envious of those striped jerseys! I really need to check out both of these places next time I'm in LA... I've been to Michael Levine, but had no idea they had a discount loft - thanks for the tip! I just ordered the Tiramisu too and I'm questing for stripes...
ReplyDeleteNext time you're in LA, let me know! I would love to have a buddy to shop with! The Loft is bulging with stripes right now!
DeleteSo wonderful to see this display of costumes. Love the Game of Thrones, reading the series now. Also, I have a very similar black 20s dress only in black silk, simliar in design, so chic-ly awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove those jersey knits you picked up. It is a good thing I don't live in LA anymore, my fabric stash is overflowing as it is. Look forward to seeing your Taramisu dress.
Lucky you, to have a black dress like that! And yeah, sometimes I think living in LA is a very, very bad idea!
DeleteThere were a lot of wonderful outfits in GOT, all far above my sewing level I am sure! But it was the wicked queen's outfits in Once Upon A Time I have really been in love with this year! She wears my favourite colours: burgundy/ berry and black, and all the clothes she wears in the fantasy scenes are ones I dream of having! I also liked her sky blue riding habit in her pre-evil days!
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