So, I've been boxing for one year, and I just had my first fight! I didn't get the win, which surprised my trainer and myself, since my opponent bled all over the ring, and I came away without a dent. Either way, though, I did a beautiful job, and I had something great to wear too!
I used navy blue sports knit. The side designs are Celtic warrior knots that I stenciled on with fabric paint.
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I've also been making custom boxing clothing for the guys in my gym. I enjoy it so much, that I decided to officially open for business!
Here it is: VICTORY FIGHTWEAR!
I recently made six bridesmaid skirts. They were for a wedding party in a different state so I wasn't able to do fittings with any of the ladies. I was happy that that all the sizing turned out right! The skirts were made with a sliver satin under layer and deep purple chiffon top layer. I love the finished look.
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| Photo by JC Lemon |
I found some heavy black denim on my shelf that I had totally forgotten about so I made some jeans with it. They have a very high waist and slim legs and the denim is so stiff and heavy I think they will last for a long time.
I'm learning how to fight.
Until ten weeks ago, I had never set foot in any type of gym and the last time I tried any type of sport, I was in the tenth grade and it went horribly. So, it has been a very long journey for me to build up the courage to box with the men, and the decision has changed everything for me. I'm in love.
For the first few weeks of boxing I was wearing cut off pajama pants, my brother's T-shirts and bare feet. I went to a few different stores hoping to find something better, but in the world of women's active wear, you can find skin tight yoga pants or teeny tiny running shorts. I couldn't feel comfortable in either style, so I decided to make my own clothes for boxing. I got some heavyweight black sports knit at my local fabric store and I was able to make 3 pairs of shorts, 1 pair of pants, and I'm currently working on a jacket.
Since I was taking the time to make all of it, I decided to add some personalized fighters' details. A lot of fighters have some type of symbol on their clothing. For example, Jim Braddock wore a clover in honor of his Irish blood. Dmitriy Salita is a Jewish fighter and proudly wears the Star of David.
For my symbol I've chosen the sickle and hammer because my greatest inspiration to become a strong person are the female Russian fighters from WWII. They were as strong as the men, they fought with the men, and some day I hope I have as much mental and physical strength as they did.
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I like having the sickle and hammer in shimmering gold because when my body is approaching the breaking point and my head starts to fall, it is the first thing I see and it reminds me of my goals and it ignites my determination to keep hitting. It reminds me that there have been women who have survived wars, raised families, and become truly strong and I believe I can do it too.
So, here are the shorts and pants. There isn't anything particularly special about them, they're just the exact fit that I like: high waisted, semi-slim leg, and the length a little above the knee. I'm going to start sparring any day now and if I make it to a real fight I have a beautiful idea in mind for a robe. Wish me luck!
So, here are the shorts and pants. There isn't anything particularly special about them, they're just the exact fit that I like: high waisted, semi-slim leg, and the length a little above the knee. I'm going to start sparring any day now and if I make it to a real fight I have a beautiful idea in mind for a robe. Wish me luck!
This is one of my favorite gowns I've ever done. It's so delicate and the draping chiffon makes it suitable for a goddess. It is a silk dress with a draping chiffon overlay with silk petals on the neckline. The gathering on the bodice was done completely by hand, but the skirt is my favorite part. I made it with a layer of silk, two smooth layers of chiffon, and then one draping layer on top. This is one of the few pieces I've done that I think I'll always be impressed with. I love it.
Photos by: Jessica Peterson Photography
This was a pretty unique project. Katie found a dress at Anthropologie that had some embroidery on the bodice that she loved. So I took the top half of the dress and added a lace skirt and sleeves. Katie's must-have detail was a sash with a big bow on the back which was made out of the bottom half of the original dress.
Photos by Tracy Hill Photography.
This is a custom dress I made for Makell. I used a gorgeous vintage chiffon. The dress has a boat neckline, half sleeves, a gathered skirt, and a braided sash. I love how feminine and delicate the dress is.
Photos by Faund Images.
We've had some major mayhem at our house. Our basement flooded, the dryer broke, and then I got sick. But now, the sun is coming out, the basement is being fixed, and I'm hanging the laundry out on the clothesline. To keep the freshness of spring filling up my life, I decided to make a new dress for myself. I used two 1 yard scraps to make the dress. I chose the blue first, because it matches my eyes, and I was delighted to find the floral fabric in my cabinet that coordinated perfectly. It's simple, I like it, and I'm glad I've finally made my first dress since my boy was born!
