LRD New Year Eve 2010

I always wished for a red dress. Finally got the time to construct one. The cut is pretty easy. The sleeve basically is just a rectangular cut where practically I attached it on the sleeve hole more or less consider they don't match each other. To fit them together.. I pleat the sleeve (to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference).

I still have left over red fabric. What d' ya think of another LRD???

Happy New Year 2010 everyone!

Tips ruffles

Hello everyone.. Here's I would like to show how simply ruffles can transform a plain garment into something Fab.

step 1: cut a fabric strip. Along the grain or cross grain shouldn't be a problem. Not in my case though.

step 2: stitch in the middle ..along the way like in the pic.. lower the tension into number 0 and choose the biggest stitch length (usually it's number 4)

step 3 : Pull the bobbin thread while sliding it forward aswell until it form ruffle.

step 4: attach the ruffle on to the plain garment. On my project.. I attached them all along until it covered all the surface.

This is the final garment. I'm happy with the result but I decided to share this only piece with you on http://ritney.etsy.com

The Inspired piece part II

The shape of this bolero is very..very much similar with Valentino's original piece. I chose to made it in off white to balance up my shop color.

Took me a while to gather the ruffle and again.. work with slippery satin is not an easy task.

Same same but different

These two top are my favorites. With 'em on you .. you don't need to dress up to much. Keep clean and simple and you ready to hit the party scene ^.^

the material is very soft.. comfortable and stretchy.

I made something like this before ..friends and relatives adore it. So I thought I would like to share with you. The material is very limited. I couldn't find it the last time I went to London. Therefore makes this piece rather unique.

The Inspired piece

Hello everyone... When I went to Harrods London... I saw a beautiful black bolero made by Valentino that cost an arm and a leg. I thought it was silk but the shop assistance said its polyester. Then I came back to Bologna and made this one. Not exactly the same coz this one is more special made by Ritney. Took me a while to gathered the ruffle. and it wasn't the easiest thing in the world to work with slippery satin. But worth it. I'm happy with the result.

Welcome to a new comer

I just arrived back in Bologna and the comune there invite me to a welcome party for a new citizen. So there I was show off with Italian flag ^.^ The dress made by myself. I supposed to put on my pump shoes instead.. but I lost 'em somewhere around the house. I spoiled my entire look ;(

London Trip

hello everyone.. I just got back from fabrics shopping trip in London. Bcoz in my mind they have more latest stuff than anywhere.. so there I went. I brought back around 50kg of fabrics. Most of them are elastic. I went around for my fav taffetta but they didn't have. What a shamed. I ended up bought Silk Dupion though.

I stayed there for a week. Get incredible amused with the city. Very cosmopolitan. Love it! Wish to come back again and grab more supply..hahah

The weather was alright for London. Rain a bit in the morning and the sun came up gradually... and then rain again..lol

The other good thing about it is that I get alot of inspiration for my http://ritney.etsy.com/

but can't say anything yet since I haven't get my time set up for creating things. Shame on me!

Please check back later ^.^

RECYCLE Vintage Leather BAG

A while ago someone gave me a soft vintage leather jacket which was horrible. But b'coz its material so I thought I keep it. In case. Today when I'm feeling low.. I get the idea to make a bag out of it. Maybe can also give you an inspiration how to recycle thing. Now get your scissor ready.. So I dismantle everything on the jacket. Pieces and pieces.. doesn't need to be a perfect cut of piece. We are having fun here.. don't complicate your life..let your scissor take the rest. Then re-sew the pieces on top of each other into a one big piece. I folded in two and sew the side edges. It is recommended to use thread for a jeans.. basically strong thread than normal. Put the handle on the side and insert the lining (optional). I don't do zipper or pocket. I attach snap button though..also recycle from an old crap. Oh well.. at least the old jacket now has a new life until I get bore and wish for a new bag. So today moral lesson is not to throw away an old junk. Recycle them if possible. This world we are living in already occupied with rubbish. Lets together make a better living. What you need : -Any leather junk -scissor -Thread -fabric for lining (optional) -sewing machine (optional)..you still can sew by hand though. -willing..