My DIY line, circa 2005
Once upon a time, there was a cool place on the internet called eBay. The year was 2004 and all the hip up-and-coming designers were on it, testing out the waters for their lines. I was one of such designers, and my line was called – you guessed it – Lime Crime.
In fact, this is how most people came to know me – as a DIYer. I loved nothing more than to cut up an old t-shirt and turn it into a cute little bustier. Eventually I expanded into dresses, skirts, hoodies! When it came time to launch new auctions (and these would drop every week on Wednesday), I would make a collage showcasing my new creations and cross-post it everywhere I could. LiveJournal was the site of choice at the time, which had hundreds, possibly thousands of DIY communities.
More photos of my old designs on Lime Crime Flickr
If there was a common theme between all of the DIYers, it was the use of bright colors and bold patterns. Zebra, polka dot, bold stripes and leopard were in vogue and, therefore, the most coveted. Unfortunately, they also happened to be most difficult to obtain: places like JoAnne’s and similar stores didn’t carry them, and not everyone had access to quirky fabric boutiques like in NY and San Francisco. Girls constantly lamented about the lack of cute fabrics and trims.
Fast-forward to now: Brandi launches ILoveCookieParty: D.I.Y Fashion Supply! Stocked to the brim with fun buttons, trims and of course rare fabrics, this place is a DIYer’s dream! I am proud to have them as a sponsor on my blog and encourage you to go check them out. If you’ve been stuck in a sewing rut lately, consider yourself officially re-inspired!
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