Pajama to Dress

This is a simple refashion and I've been wanting to try this for a long time. It's called "pillow case dress" refashion. Just Google it and lots of tutorial will come up. So to save me from nose bleeding (ang hirap mag english lalo na pag tutorial ha! lol) just search for the instructions! Also you can look at these photos and I'll try my very best to explain it so you can make yourself a pillow case dress too!

 Yup, I didn't even use a pillow case. What I have is a pajama/slacks type of pants. That will do.

Unstitched the side with the broken line. And keep the strings. We'll be needing it for the strap.

I put together the unstitched part  and cut it into a rectangle. Also the bottom will now be the top. 

I still need practice sewing in a straight line without the chalk!

Hem the seams. Cut loose fabrics and cut the top diagonally like so in the photo.

Then I insert the strap. 

And made some sash!

Okay, it's not as easy as it sounds but you get the idea. 

And just like that a pajama is now a pillow dress.

Now I'm sleepy! :)

Oldies to Goodies

Well hello there! I have another refashion that I've been meaning to blog. A 60s dress own by my mom and fits perfectly to me! I know right! Ang payat ng nanay ko ng dalaga pa xa. I like the print. I thought it's summer looking. But that's the only thing I like about it.

This dress is perfect only if I am going to a party with the theme "retro." But there isn't anytime soon. Instead I turned it into a tube dress. 

Step 1. Cut the sleeves and collar all at once in one straight line.

Step 2. Put elastic to prevent wardrobe malfunction! :)

Step 3. Put a ribbon or any fabric halter style to add detail.

It was intended to be a dress as you can see but I have a lot of dress now. 

So I cut the bottom which is a better idea!

Now I have a swimming tank top. :)

Happy Mother's Day!

It's Mother's Day again! To tell you the truth I don't need this day to celebrate my mom or myself. Every single day is mother's day to me. Having our ina, is a constant reminder how blessed and lucky I am to have her. I am a good mother to Riley because I am raised by a wonderful person that is my mother. I don't know what will become of me if not for her subtle guidance. That's what I like most about my mom. Hindi siya yung magsasalita or mangangaral. I learn by her example. I learn by her humility. I learn by her love. We all learn a thing or two from our mothers. And for me it is my mom's gentle upbringing.

Anyway, my mom turns 60 last January. Because of our crazy schedule back then I wasn't able to blog about it. So let me blog it now to honor our one and only ina. First of all, my siblings and I wanted a party for her. She never had a birthday party all her life. So by hook or by crook, we will have a party for her! We have to be complete. Kahit taga New Zealand ka pa I DOWN'T CARE! Uuwi kayo lahat dito or pasasabugin ko lahat ng mga bulkan jan! Haha. That's also the reason why Janice's wedding has to be in February. My ate can only vacation in a month. Also, we shoulder all the expenses! Cyempre dapat sitting pretty lang ang ina. We handled all the details and I am happy with the results. My mom is a blushing senior citizen on that day :)

Invitation done by me

Cake from Goldillocks (discounted because of Kuya Jerwin's affliation)

Cake bites baked by ate and me

Dress bought by Janice

Food provided by Chowking (discounted due to Manager Eddie Boy) :)

Photobook from Photobook Philippines and layout by me. I got it on promo. 

It served as the guest book too.

Photobooth layout by me. O diba kumpleto kami! 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=581756808573320 by Editha Javier Magtanong.

Video greetings by her family, friends and relatives

she was so surprise to see this during her bday!

compiled by me

It was a simple celebration but everything is a family effort! It was party done with overflowing love. We love you ina and we wish to show you how much we appreciate you for many more years! Happy Mother's Day!!!

Chuck

I just finished watching the fifth and final season of Chuck. The series ended 2011 but I only discover it this year. If you've never heard nor watched Chuck at all, I am honored and privileged to tell all about it to you!

If you know me better, you will know that I love spy movies. From CIA to NSA to Jason Bourne to James Bond. It's my cup of tea. I'd rather watch movies with these themes than superheroes stuff. No offense Spiderman or Captain America, it's just that I almost know how your story goes. The only superhero movie that I watch is X-Men but only because I secretly want to be a mutant. :) But with spy films, it always makes me ponder. Their story has twist and turns that is very entertaining to me. And don't let me start with the spy gadgets. They are just too cool to handle! 

Anyway, the reason I'm telling about this is because Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi) is a nerd who accidentally downloaded government secrets into his brain. He didn't want to be a spy but with the hand of fate, the data was sent to him thru his email. With all the secrets and data that is being downloaded in his brain, he sorts of became a human computer or what they called the "Intersect." The CIA and the NSA must protect him or else government secrets will be secrets no more! Team Bartowski, which consists of Sarah Walker and John Casey embark in espionage and great visual stunts that make this TV series great! I won't spill all the details but I guarantee you it will be worth your time. There is action, drama, family, friendship, romance and most of all comedy! I laugh my heart out with some scenes. Who would expect that in a spy show, right?

But the reason I am gushing about this show is because Chuck and Sarah's love story kinda grows on me. They make me feel good. Honestly. Chuck is a nerd and Sarah is a kickass, stunning, "nasayo na ang lahat" girl! From their first kiss to how Chuck confesses his love to the proposal to their wedding - it was just boarding on "kilig" overload. I was crying buckets in the last two episodes. I feel his frustration and love for Sarah. The last scene leaves the viewer hanging. Did they end up together or did they break up? Well, I am an optimist (and a romantic!) so I say they end up together and have kids and bought the house with the red door and white picket fence! I believe in happy ever after!

Here it is, the last scene and the last line they exchanged. Love. Love. Love! :)

Chuck: You know, Morgan has this crazy idea.

Sarah: What is it?

Chuck: He thinks that, with one kiss, you'll remember everything.

Sarah: Ha. One magical kiss?

Chuck: Yeah. Ha, ha. exactly. I know, it's...

Sarah: Chuck.

Chuck: Yeah?Sarah: Kiss me.