Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


July 03, 2010

May the clotheshorse be with you



There's really nothing more satisfying than a quick garment-making project.

Take this stylish bias-cut cape, for example. It was drafted, cut, fitted and finished in virtually no time at all.

(The famous model is apparently retraining as a Jedi Knight)
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By Liesl
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11 comments:

  1. Cath @ chunkychookyJuly 3, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    I love a bit of small bear fashion design here too... thinking bakc it is how I started in "the industry", Barbie had a wardobe made entirely from scraps of fabrics, scissors and elastic bands.

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  2. A Peppermint PenguinJuly 3, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Style, you've got it.

    Yesterday's sublime to today's ridiculous - fabulous.

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  3. silverpebbleJuly 3, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    I have felt his presence.

    That cape is all the rage in the Cantina

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  4. The EssessJuly 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Well Jedi Knights must be kept warm too! Terrific!

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  5. teddybearswednesdayJuly 3, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Gold pure gold Liesl xo

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  6. ElishaJuly 3, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Monetpaisley likes this.....

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  7. SallyJuly 3, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Will you be writing a tute for this fabulous garment??? ;)

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  8. Buy DesignJuly 3, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Fabulous. Would be perfect for an evening out though am a bit concerned about having to remove my head to get it on.
    Fiona x

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  9. CherieJuly 3, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    WOW, fabulous design, as quick as a wink. The view from your study is totally gorgeous, I'm envious of that image ... keep on enjoying ;-)

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  10. GypsyJuly 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Just close your eyes and use the force Liesl...you'll have a beautifully fitting bodice in no time!

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  11. Mrs ButtonJuly 6, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Hmmm. Perhaps this is the path for your toiles. A range of Lego Couture for the discerning owner??? Lisa x

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