New Goodiesssss.

I have had an amazing weekend. I feel like I am on a real high at the moment, even though I feel like things could be better, I am at a happy place, for the first time in 2 years. Things are really, really good. I started the week unmotivated, uninspired and really lazy, and now, I am the determined, crazy motivated, and excited person that I always had been.

I am in the midst of redoing pictures for Bend Down Boutique, just so that everything in it looks a bit more coherent. :) I have been meaning to list the headbands for my Nostalgia Collection, but I seem to have accidently deleted the pictures for it, so I will have to make do with the alternative pictures I took until I re-model it again. :)

Anyway... I have made some cool aprons for Kaye Homewares and heres one that I have already listed:

I will add a couple more later on today. I am happy to have finally gotten a couple of sales in my shop, and I want to keep building this up as well. :)

I am about to plan a to-do list and organize everything in my diary... I am staying anti-social for a while until I get what I want with the shops... It's the good ol' determination kicking in.

Have a good day!

Kat xo

More Goodness.

New beautiful summer pieces are in the shop. I am taking advantage of the slow period in my shop and re-photographing some of the not-so-good-looking pieces, sewing up more lovelies, and re-organising my life. I'm creating a lot of goals, to keep myself productive during this self-employed period.

Have a good day!

Kat xo

My very first DIY post: Pleated Brooch

I am very excited to be showing off my first DIY post... It's been on my ever-growing to-do list for months now, and I have finally done one! whoop whoop!

What I will be showing you all to do is a pleated brooch. This is such a cute, quirky and whimsical way to transform your every day outfits.

Things you'll need:

felt (or any sturdy fabric)

pieces of fabric that can be cut into strips.

safety pin

sewing machine (or if you dont have one, a needle and thread will do)

sewing pins

crayon/marker

something circular, like sellotape, or any preferred circular object.

I've put all my images onto one flat image, as blogger is acting rather peculiar these days... so if you're not sure, read the instructions below first. :)

1. get your circular object and place it onto the felt. get your marker and draw around the outside of it to get your brooch shape.
2. cut out your shape.
3. cut your fabric into strips and fold them on itself into pleats, securing with a pin as you go along. Make sure that your fabric is coming downwards at first.
4. sew along the pleated fabric. repeat until you have pleated downwards, and then around the outer and middle of your brooch.
5. get your safety pin and weave it into the fabric, and then onto your choice of clothing.

cute, isn't it? I had a brainwave just now... you could also attach it to a elastic headband, to create this vintage inspired look, but obviously sew it into the headband, rather than using a pin... that wouldn't be wise!

my shop, as I am pushed for time, is going to be added with goodies tomorrow, I believe. I want to sort out my hair and do my nails, as I love to pamper myself, just a little bit :)

have a great day!

Kat xo

More randomness about myself for you to know!

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

I'm not sure about Ify, but I know Katherine was after my Grandma on my dad's side.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED AND WHY?

Last Saturday whilst watching the Titanic! haha

YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

I quite like it, although its never consistent.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Corned beef!

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

no.

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

yea, I dont see why not!

DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?

Only when really angry.

DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

yes

WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

yes!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Corn Flakes

DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Only if they are converses, otherwise not normally.

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

I'm not sure. I'd like to believe I am but I dont wanna blow my own trumpet.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Haagen Das Cookies and Cream.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE ?

Body Language

RED OR PINK?

Pink

WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING About yourself ?

My lack of confidence. Sometimes I really overthink my fears which stop me from progressing.

WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST ?

A few people.

WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

No shoes, and navy pants.

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE ?

Roast Dinner.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

X-Men from the TV.

IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

Green

FAVORITE SMELLS?

The rain. I dont know why but its just really earthy :)

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

My Bro

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Footie!

HAIR COLOR?

burgundy and brown

EYE COLOR?

brown

DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

noooo.

FAVORITE FOOD?

pizza!

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

scary movies!

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Titanic

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

black

SUMMER OR WINTER?

I prefer Autumn. Its not too hot or cold.

HUGS OR KISSES?

Hugs. They have more meaning.

FAVORITE DESSERT?

Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Palomino- Danielle Steel. I've been meaning to finish the book for a while. I'm deffo gonna try and finish it soon!

WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

don’t have one

WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?

Titanic, Celebrity Juice

FAVORITE SOUND?

I dont really have one!

ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Rolling Stones spring to mind.

WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

Egypt.

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

Recycling? I dont know haha.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Camberwell Green, South East London.

I am feeling inspired.

Lately I have had one of those days where I had so much things I wanted to do, but I have either self-doubted myself, or I haven't had any motivation whatsoever.

But today, I read about this amazing designer, called Gussy Sews, on Kyla's blog (which is one of my favorites), and I felt some kind of epiphany...

I felt like I could somewhat relate to what she was saying. She, like me, didn't know what she was doing when she opened her shop, and a lot of her ideas were self taught, and now, because she researched into her interests, and she worked hard, she is awesomely successful. I dream to be this much successful, and I really do feel like I need to work harder on my shop, because I have had it open for two years, and I really want to push it further, and make it just as successful. I have to start working a lot harder and 'keep it moving', in the sense that I know that if I keep myself motivated, and keep dreaming big, I will be where I want to be. :) I'm sure every designer/maker has been in my position, and its whether or not people have the courage and motivation to pursue their dreams that it will actually come true.

I'm not underestimating my efforts or anything, because I have grown a lot with my designs, and I am making a more regular income, I just need to get off my behind and do something. I have made a business plan and everything, so I'm hoping that I can keep looking at it, and make more targets.

I am also going to attempt to exercise, as I feel like I've become more lazy! If I exercise more, I'm sure this will help to make me more pumped up! :)

Have a great evening!

Kat xo

About the stuff I sell #02

I wanted to write about another bunch of items that hasnt sold yet on my shop.

I love this dress, if I were a size or so smaller, I'd be wearing this. This was a nightgown that was really lifeless, that I picked up from the charity shop. This would be a great thing to wear to festivals, or even to show how much of a flowerchild you are!

check out these few items I think would go with this:

Black Faux Leather Upcycled Jacket

Upcycled Denim Stripe Bag

Monochrome Yarn Wrapped Bangles and Earrings set.

On a final note, please check out my custom made for you shop. This is very cool for you, because you get a beautifully handmade item, for a slightly cheaper price. :)

Btw- I had an AWESOME weekend. <3

Have a great evening!

Kat xo

News from the Bend Down Boutique Closet.

Woop! finally, I have loads of new stuff for sale in the shop! Its been a long time coming, I swear its been a month since I last added anything! Well, thats about to change, thats for sure. :)

Anywho, here they are:






I am so happy at the moment, I am going on a weekend trip with the boy... so I'm trying to be super organised and get everything done before then :)

Hope you all have a good week! <3

Katherine xo