Happy #tiptuesday zipper bow tie edition.
I had someone on the clock app ask me how I made the zipper bow ties. This is only my second voice over, I’m getting slightly less awkward. 🤞
If you have anymore questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
#upcycledtextiles #upcycled #wastenotwantnot #reclaimed #bowtie #bowtiesarecool #bowties #bowtiestyle #handmade #sewist #upcycleartist #indycraftivist
19 second quick change.
This is the quickest quick change I’ve had in a while. This change was rocky at the beginning, but we were solid at the end. There were 2 similar changes before this, but this was so quick it had to be done on stage.
Thanks to the performer and stage management for filming this for me.
#theater #bts #musicaltheatre #livetheatre #indy #indyarts #iso #yuletide #christmas #whitechristmas #quickchange #iatse #wardrobe #iworkbehindthescenes #ilovemyjob #indycraftivist
While working Yuletide, a performer who is also a dance coach, came in in a panic. He had ordered these dance costumes for a competition, that was in 3 days. I offered to help him out.
The thing about working on stretch fabric, is if you are going to applique something one it, the garment need to be stretched when the appliqué is placed. I struggled so much with getting the unitard on the form.
Anyways, after I got the garment on the form, I pinned the appliqué in place with a zillion glasshead pins. I used glasshead pins for this, because they are a thinner pin, so hopefully less damage to the unitard as I rolled it off the form for stitching.
I also attached the applique with a zigzag stitch so the garment would continue to be stretchy when worn. Do you hae any sewing questions I can help you with? Tell me in the comments.
#sewist #costumemaker #dancecostumes #igetbywithalittlehelpfrommyfriends #happytohelp #indy #indydance #dance #indyartist #howcanihelpyou #indycraftivist
2024 recap of music for the year. I identify so much with music. These always seems so interesting to me, partly because my music is all over the board, but also it’s a reflection of what I was going through at the time.
#music #yearinreview #taylorswift #wookiefoot #honestav #musicforhealing #musicforthesoul #musicforthepeople #💖💖💖 #songwriters #ilovemusic #indycraftivist
#mondaymindset
I’ve had an incredible year, with many first experiences. I’m usually a little nervous, before I begin. Can I do it? Will I screw it up? I give myself grace and permission to be bad at something new, then I plow full steam ahead with delusion and audacity.
#delusion #audacity #forwardmotion #movingforward #movingforwardinlife #nextrightthing #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #tistheseason #magicaltimeofyear #indycraftivist
#november2024 was pretty rad.
1. I got to work the Taylor Swift concert
2. I was costume designer for a production of 30 kids
3. I got to go on tour with an old friend
4. I got to see an old friend, who was in town for the Taylor concert.
5. I work with some incredible people
If you needed a sign to keep going, this is it. My life has gotten better almost every month this year. I can’t explain how much I did this month or how proud I am that I made it through. Fingers crossed December will be as magical.
#grateful #gratitude #thankyounext #iworkwithdopepeople #work #workworkworkworkwork #travel #dreams #iatse #indycraftivist
Repost @shapeofyourfeelings
2024 has been an incredible year of growth for me. I’ve done a number of firsts. I’ve had some incredible adventures. I’ve learned some important lessons and seen growth in my reactions to situations.
Here’s to more forward motion next year!
#2024 #growth #growthmindset #mondaymood #mondayvibes #onwardsandupwards #nextlevel #indycraftivist
#ideas
Today’s #gratitude30 prompt is ideas. Like many creatives, I have a ton of ideas. I always have more ideas than time to create.
Recently I’ve been working a lot, which has left little time for outside creating. I have hopes that as the year winds down and I have only one gig to juggle, that I can create a handful of gifts for my nearest and dearest.
Other creatives who juggle, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
#ideas #creative #art #makingart #indycraftivist
#hope
For as long as I can remember, this F. Scott. Fitzgerald quote has lived in my head, rent free. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you are not, I hope you have the courage to start over again.
This quote has lead me to and through grad school, to New Orleans and eventually to Indy. I do my best to be a decent human, but I am not without missteps, as is the human experience.
If I wake up too many days in a row, dreading what the day may bring, I make a plan to change that job, gig, environment or whatever. I wish you the courage to do the same. Life’s too short to be miserable.
#hope #hopeful #joy #lifeisshort #fscottfitzgerald #ihope #proud #choice #courage #inspiration #indycraftivist
#routine
While I was working last night, I looked up the gratitude prompt for today, routine. I started thinking about how I have very few routines.
I don’t work a 9-5. I don’t go to bed or wake up at the same time every day. I rarely do the same job, from day to day. However, all my gigs, in live entertainment, have a routine. That’s the only consistent thing in my world.
I do my best to provide actors, performers or road crews, with consistency. I try to lessen the stress they feel, being on the road, being in a new city, just generally walking into a giant unknown.
That being said, I had the joyous honor of working the Taylor Swift show last weekend. It was incredible to see how people reacted towards her. Her crew people were lovely and I got to work alongside some of the most hardworking and cherished folks I adore, in my city.
I spent the weekend being incredibly grateful to have found a job I love. A career that I am intrinsically good at, that has supported me since college. I am honored to work alongside side some of my favorite people. I still get a rush when the lights go one, and the crowd goes wild. I adore the rush of the crowd and the magic being made.
I don’t know if I would have called myself a Swifty before, but last weekend was magical. I have a new appreciation for her and her people. Thank you Ms. Swift for choosing Indy and the House That Manning Built as your last US Eras tour stop. I will forever cherish the memories.
#gratitude30 #grateful #gratitude #mylifeisdopeandidodopesh*t #mylifeisawesome #idodopesh*t #ilovemyjob #mylifeisgood #friends #iatse #working #thankyou #indy #mycity❤️ #indianapolis #theerastour #localcrew #indycraftivist
#time
I’m grateful for time that has passed and the lessons I’ve learned. The ability to make mistakes and grow from them. I’m grateful for the heartbreaks that made me stronger and the let downs that now allow me to stand on my own two feet.
In the moment I may have crumbled, but I always get back up. I’m grateful that for that. Let this be your reminder that you can do hard things. And even if the worst possible outcome happens, you will get past it. I believe in you. Have an amazing day!!!
#gratitude30 #time #timepass #growth #knowledge #lessonslearned #lessonslearnedinlife #thankyou #grateful #gratitude #lessonsinlife #lifelessons #sweatpantsandcoffee #indycraftivist
