Monthly Archives: September 2014

Sewing the Sink The Pink Summer Ball Costumes. An overview of all the bits with video.

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Vanessa

Sewing all these costumes for Sink the Pink’s Summer Ball was a blast. And this is the last installment for this gig, I swear. This was one of the biggest sewing projects I’ve ever had and one of the most … Continue reading →

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Sewing the Sink the Pink Summer Ball. Part IV. Because if you’re going to wear a fake penis, gift-wrapping it is always a nice idea.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Vanessa

It’s not all sequins and harnesses in this sewing costumes gig you know. Sometimes it’s leopard print pvc, fringing and fake willies. It’s a drag show, what’d you expect? We’ll get to the genitalia in a minute. First, the bow, … Continue reading →

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Sewing the Kung Fu Panda Costumes. And loving every minute of it.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Vanessa

Everybody was Kung Fu Panda fighting, sewing fast as lightning. In fact, it was a little bit frightening….especially seeing this in the kitchen Yes, my flat is a mess but who cares when there’s so much fun to be had … Continue reading →

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Sewing, get on with it. 5 things I’ve learnt.

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Vanessa

I’m rounding up this summer’s sewing with a bit of self-reflection. I make my language students do this sort of thing all the time, so I’ve decided to take my own advice. Sewing-wise, I’ve produced quite a lot and most … Continue reading →

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Sewing the Sink the Pink Summer Ball Part III

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Vanessa

Sometimes more is more. Here are the doubly gorgeous Joe and Ted at rehearsal with the evidence. So sweet, until you scroll down. Dirty boy! These were for the “OMGsuperlolsbubblegumpop” (yes, really) theme. As you can imagine it was a lot … Continue reading →

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Disco Car Wash. Sewing the Sink The Pink Summer Ball Pt 3. The Ribbon Outfit.

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Vanessa

“Hey, how do you feel about sewing a ribbon dress for the Sink the Pink Summer Ball? Do you reckon you could?” Try and stop me, GlynFamous. Try and stop me.   This outfit was a spur of the moment … Continue reading →

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