Cooking Myself Thin

Well this is off topic, but I’m on a mission to cook myself thin.  I need to loose all this post college weight and get back down to my normal size 0, I’m currently sitting at 126lbs and would like to get down to about 110-115 lbs. So today I tried the pene all not-ka, It is amazing!! The flavors just blend so perfectly I had two servings for a total of 742 calories. For breakfast I had 2 toaster strudles, and a glass of strawberry soda (that was BEFORE) I decided to turn over this new leaf. I can have the pasta for lunch for the reminder of the week.  I also made the guilt free cupcakes, I had 1/2 of one, and will probably through the remainder of them out. I did not have enough zucchini so the cakes came out rather dense (the zucchini takes the place of butter). Each day I will consumer 1500 calories maximum each day, hopefully without feeling hungry.

Hey Yall

Well its official my lovely family is gone to the slopes of CO, I will miss my sibs and parents, but hey isn’t that why they made buses, planes, trains, and cars? I am become a regular chef, my sewing momm taught me to make my very own homemade pizza this week Thai peaunt butter and chicken, it was entirely too delicious…

M&J Blog

These shoes are a fashion statement on their own and if all you fashionistas wanna step out in style visit the how to at M&J Blog.

Lush

Wanna be a fashionista and sport this DIY version of a Necklush scarf : DIY Homemade Necklush Tutorial.

Little Red is Dead

This is off topic, but has made me very sad…I’m trying to see the silver lining…but Little Red is Dead! She’s my 2002 Hyundai Accent died this week when the transmission  went out….It was totally unexpected and when they told me the price to repair this thing I cried like a girl! I can’t believe my little car is gone to autopart heaven…now I must purchase a new vehicle by Friday.

It’s all Mine!!!

It’s mine it all mine (evil laugh)…ok everyone I caved in and bought the Complete Serger Handbook off half.com today for $12.96 including expedited shipping cost. I just couldn’t wait any longer, I’ve been wanting this book for many many months now and it was such a good price at BN its 17.99 for the paperback edition. My sewing mom is suppose to show me how to use my serger, but due to my crazy weekend schedule I don’t think that will happen, so I needed the next best thing and according to the reviews on Amazon.com…I can’t wait for it to get here so I can start some summer sewing…my next purchase will be the Lutterloh Pattern Making Tool Kit for the price of $32.95 that will be the gift to myself after my first paycheck! I have to have the kit because I plan on making a coat from the pattern book for my PA winter wardrobe.

Thifty Finds

Since I was home this week visiting my family I decided to take a trip out to my favorite thift shop and found a vintage shirt dress simplicity patern (can’t wait to make one of those) and two vintage shell top patterns (which I am giving my sewing mom along with some other sewing goodies since I missed mother’s day with her). I also found this book called Basic Tailoring and apprently it is one of the best books out there (its vintage) and runs about $50 and I got it for 65 cents too cool…

CottonEase on Clearance

Well I wanted to inform you all that certain colors of Lion Brand Cottonease are on Clearance for 99 cents. I was going to get a couple of skeins because I adore this yarn for the summer time, its worsted weight and now CHEAP, but I didn’t have a project in mind so I headed to Ravelry. This yarn may be used to construct a summer cardigan. However they also had Lion brand cashmere and Paton Grace cotton on sale, I plan to go back and find some to construct a halter top I plan on wearing for my night out next week. Let me know what you guys think by posting a comment below.

Its so hard to decide what to make sometimes…I wanted a crochet or knit halter top and here are my contenders. I love the black one, but of course I would change the stitch pattern on the bottom…don”t wanna look that sexy…But the white one is becoming my favorite, I like that the pattern offers a full back option, I’ve never been one for my entire body on display. I think that would look quite cute with some jeans and high heels!

Synne's version of Cleo halter

Restoration…Removing Lubricant

Well I plan to work on restoring Betsty this coming week. Its coming alog well and she looks pretty darn spiffy on the outside. However, I’ve been trying to find a good lubricant remover/degreaser because what has happened from the sewing machine being set up so long without any use for Lord knows how long is that the parts are gummed up with old crusted crystallized lubricant.

I’ve been doing some internet research and there was an article that suggested mineral spirits, automotive parts washing fluid and mineral oil according to someone’s forum post the latter “… makes a great, safe solvent…It evaporates away, leaving dry metal”  to which I could relubricate. See I really love Besty and want to do a good job because she’s a machine I’d like to have around for a long time afterall she was the first gift given to me by my honey. And if I can learn how to restore her myself I think I’d be very happy.

Busy Busy Busy

Well so much has been going on these past couple of weeks, thus I took a break from anything and all things crafty! I graduated with a B.S in biology on May 2nd…but am still taking a physics class that will end next month (praise the Lord). I am also in the process of looking for a job and have a couple of interviews lined up. So with the extra time on my hands during the week I’d like to get some sewing done.

I have been wanting a maxxi dress for a long time now, and I don’t care if people say that’s not the look for the summer I still want to make one. I want to make one that’s these cute silver sandals I found a TJ MAXX.  Speaking of sewing did you know that burdastyle has launched Sewing Clubs, I can’t wait to attend a metting at the one in my local area!! I really think that being around others who sew will be lots of fun and a great motivation for me. Find the club near you click here

I saw that Joanns had simplicity pattern 2 for$5, but I wanted about 5 of them and did not want to spend that kind of money when they usually go on sale for 99 cents. I’m also dying to order the Complete Serger Essentials book so I can begin learning how to construct beautiful seam finishes. So I decided that if I land my job next week I’m going to purchase the patterns and book. I’d also like to get my hands on a copy of the Art of fashion Draping and a newer edition of the guide to fashion sewing. Those two will have to be bought at a later date though.

In other news…from my graduation money I have enough money to ship my car to PA, but I still needs funds to pay for the smart ship move, and a semester’s worth of rent. I’d also like to have some what of an emergency fund. Also due to the fact that I don’t want to spend money on purchasing furniture I’d really hope that freecycle can come through with couches and such that I can refinish/reupholster.