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Let’s hear it for good workmanship!

February 24, 2020March 21, 2020 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

By the time the night before the studio anniversary show rolled around I felt like I'd been altering costumes forever, before even tackling my own.It wasn't forever but I had altered three costumes for my dance partner and had a student who'd bought her first ever costume. It was new to her but previously owned … Continue reading Let’s hear it for good workmanship!

Partners in mind

February 19, 2020February 21, 2020 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

Last night and tonight’s art is dance and altering dance costumes. I’ve confirmed that my health clinic treats ADHD as well as anxiety/depression, but my next appointment is still a week and a half away. As much as I want to I can’t drop everything and deep dive into ADHD learning right now. And I … Continue reading Partners in mind

Little Dead Riding Wolf

September 11, 2019 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

One of my finished projects this summer was Little Dead Riding Wolf. You may have noticed that I never show concept sketches. It’s not how I work. It’s never been. With dolls as with creating dance costumes I start with a very hazy concept, maybe gather some inspiration, and let the tools take me where … Continue reading Little Dead Riding Wolf

Finished Costume Pictures.

March 6, 2019March 5, 2019 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

I totally forgot to show you finished costume pictures from RomaFest. But you need to know that I got there nice and early for pre-show rehearsal and spent times napping dressed like this. The show was huge, those of us dancing in a Turkish Roma influenced style were but a small part, probably making up … Continue reading Finished Costume Pictures.

Costume Finished!

February 15, 2019 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

I hope to get better photos at the show on Sunday but here we go! RomaFest is this Sunday. I am having some strong imposter syndrome feelings but I know I love to dance. I didn't have time to make something from scratch nor the money to buy anything that would be of  the same … Continue reading Costume Finished!

Heads up! Finish it February!

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

I haven't been around because illness took me DOWN. After two rounds of antibiotics, more nasal steroids, and the joy of three days in a row  without kerosene fumes I'm almost better. Welcome to Finish-it-February, wherein I try to be frugal by focusing on finishing projects instead of starting them. Of course, as soon as … Continue reading Heads up! Finish it February!

Sunday damage report.

December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

It's Sunday afternoon and I've moved my private dance lesson so my body can rest all day. The last two weekends have involved evenings with back-to-back restaurant gigs in a single night. How not-glam is that? Three solo shows in two days on top of dance lessons can be killer...and I haven't modified all my … Continue reading Sunday damage report.

New Hands Are Here!

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

Right now it's hard to prioritize things. I get home and everything shouts for attention: my bed, my need for nourishing food, my need to make that food, my crafts, the things I need to do for dance and the studio... Before I know it it's past my bedtime, way past, and I feel like … Continue reading New Hands Are Here!

Costume Alterations.

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

Today brings me to sewing I don’t really want to do but need to do. I have two jobs. One as a mild-mannered English teacher (for Japanese children) and the other as a belly dance teacher/performer (for Japanese adults, Turkish restaurants, etc.). My English teaching is within set hours that don’t fluctuate from week to … Continue reading Costume Alterations.

Nah-Atto part 2.

September 29, 2018 ~ Kathryn / DIY-WFU ~ Leave a comment

Ok, catching up on two months of crafting is showing me how godddamned much stuff I make. A Japanese bellydancer I'm friends with on FB JUST posted a photo of a Pullip Nah-Atto she saw in a Book-Off and I replied with a picture of my before and after...and was going to send her the … Continue reading Nah-Atto part 2.

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