If you wanna get technical, black is the absence of color and white is all the colors. But looking at 'color' blocks, these items drew me in because they work real well together. The stark contrast is cool.

Once again, covering fashion, accessories, and literature.
A few months back I bought David Byrne's How Music Works. It's next up on my reading list after I finish my current book. I love David Byrne and his awkward quirky work, so I'm real excited to read it soon.
Before moving I decided I wanted to buy a new iPhone case, as I was on a kick with new. Something as trivial as a new phone case can really give a fresh feeling. I bought it from Gypsy Warrior.
As for accessories, I created the black and white chevron bead bracelet for myself a few years ago. Being that I don't wear many bracelets/wristbands anymore, I put it up for sale in my Etsy shop.

My last week at my old job, I made up a shirt for myself with a pattern I made. I used a plain black shirt and cut everything out in white vinyl. Took quite a bit of time being that it was an all over pattern, but the end result came out real cool. It's sparking new ideas for future projects.

Back in September I also treated myself to a new pair of Vans. I'm all about finally having a plain black pair of sneakers, although they haven't been the best in the rain (not only because they're canvas) because they tend to squeak real bad. I've been told that goes away eventually.

So that's this color block for black and white. The shirt also made an appearance on Halloween, so some of these items are somewhat magical/witchy.

Months back, I took a sewing job for a client.
I was asked to take a white t-shirt and replace the sleeves with black velvet as well as sewing half a logo with the same black velvet. I knew it'd be a challenge but I wanted to give it a try.

He sent me a file, in which I printed true to size (I was running out of ink as you can see), and cut the outside and letters on the inside with an X-acto knife. Pinned it to the fabric and cut out the fabric the same way.
Took a while to figure out the exact placement being that this piece had to stay off center. Eventually felt confident and pinned it down.

Sewing it down was tough because velvet frays. I can't tell you how messy my work area was. It was real bad.
I found a stitch that worked with what I needed to cover up the edges, but unfortunately the fabric kinda shifted a bit, so it isn't as perfect as I hoped it'd be.

I sewed the sleeves on as well, and took the shirt to work to print the rest of the logo in vinyl, as it would have been real rough to sew the thin pieces out of velvet.
As rough as it was to sew the velvet on, the end result looks cool. Velvet is awesome.

I've been becoming such a color nerd. I've always been a fan of color since I was able to pick up colored pencils. It's my thing. If you were to ask what my thing is, that's my thing. I love colors.

I've been having fun with finding scraps that form cool gradients. I have so much scrap fabric that I never know what to do with. It's becoming a fun project I started up, making shirts with gradient scraps.

In September, I posted about color blocks with this shirt I made. Before my last day at my old job, I grabbed two seafoam green shirts.
I came up with this gang name to express how awesome colors can be and to gather others who feel the same.

I used a simple font and wrote on both shirts with black fabric paint.

Both shirts are pretty much the same but obviously due to me being a human, they're not 100% exact, but I officially posted them in my Storenvy shop which I'm excited to share.

This makes me excited to expand on project ideas. I started making some patches, something I've never done before. Gradient patches, I'm excited.

Anyone wanna start a color club?

Back in July, I experimented with screenprinting. Working at a screenprinting shop, seeing clients make their designs come to life, I wanted to dive into that feeling too. But being a pretty strict DIY kinda person, I wanted to figure out how to screenprint at home on my own terms.
I successfully made a whole stack of prints after days and days of researching and Youtube watching. I didn't only want to make prints though. I really wanted to make some shirts.

After some shopping at H&M, I grabbed a handful of shirts to play with. And I had enough fabric ink to use.

I'm not a pro, and I usually never do things the right way. Mostly because I don't care if things come out perfect. That's what makes it fun.
So quite a few are wonky, but coloring in the cherry blossoms and fixing up some important bits with pink fabric paint was a good idea.

I made quite a bit in a few different shirt colors. Mostly sticking to a teal/seafoam green theme though. You can check them out here, and buy some if you like!

I couldn't help but keep one for myself. I like the heather seafoam the most.

I'm happy to finally be sharing this!
I've been trying different ways to branch out but still do what I do but with a new twist. Super vague, I know.

During my last semester of college, I experimented with making patterns and I especially enjoyed making this teeth pattern. Since I love Spoonflower so much, I got the pattern printed through them. I thought about what I can use it for and browsed through shirts that I had.

I found a small batch of plain grey shirts, which I thought would work color-wise. Everything matches with grey.
I bounced a lot of ideas in my head on how to incorporate the two. I was just afraid to overdo it. I eventually settled on splitting the front of the shirts in half and replace the cut piece with the printed fabric. I basically took a chance and winged it.

I took that cut front piece, traced it over the printed fabric, pinned it to the shirt, and sewed it. Attached it on three sides, and fixed the hemming. Didn't take too long to figure out if it would work or not, and it worked well!

Even though half the shirt had a fun printed pattern, it still felt empty. I decided on adding a cute little pocket to them all. It feels complete.

I only made six - two v-necks and four crew necks. I finally added them to my Storenvy shop. So they're currently available for sale. I would love to make more but will figure that out if there's demand.

So there you go. Fun stuff, and I'm happy to have finally finish and post them up.

This week has been an exploration continued week. My neighbors have been taking me out and about. Explored good food, cool crafty places, late night trips to bars, etc.

01. This move has me wanting to work on minimizing. I no longer like my wardrobe and my shoes. I took out all my shoes I brought with me and made a pile of shoes I could live without. I took them to a local thrift shop and exchanged for other things.
02. So with that exchanging, I hit the jackpot with new old thread at that same shop! I'm so psyched about finding so much goodness. I needed more thread and so there you go.
03. I spent my Halloween at home with the company of my housemate and neighbors. It was the perfect evening with people I like spending time with along with the perfect amount of food, sweets, and alcohol.
04. Later that night I took a break from the courtyard hangout and went to a house party with my neighbor. It was Star Wars VS Star Trek themed and we took a fun Polaroid at the party. I didn't dress up but I put on devil horns just to add something to make it seem like I thought about Halloween.

I also took a selfie, which I never ever do, to celebrate the fact that I went food shopping.

As I said, I took quite a number of trips to crafty stores, so I really plan on getting my craft on this week while job searching. I've slacked ever since I got here and need to get some motivation back. I guess I may have passed the honeymoon phase? I've adjusted though. I've accepted the fact that I'm here and I have to be productive. So I'm trying to gain back my mojo.
I'm getting there.

I got my first iPhone during the summer. I had my Samsung Galaxy S for about two and a half years. It was on its way out and I really needed a new phone, so I switched plans and got a new phone back in July. I couldn't be happier.
I'm currently on an iPhone case kick, even though I've only bought two since I got the phone.

I put together a little wishlist of cases I really like.

                                                   ~ 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. ~

I love so many designs I've seen. I wish I can buy them all.