Wire Jewelry made by Amantra

1/30/14





















So this post will be all about some of the old and new jewelry sets I've been immersed with already this year, working hard to upload product pictures to be available for purchase at my online store http://amantrascouture.bigcartel.com/

If I'm not workin on new projects then I feel lost inside, so I'm always creating and thinking about jewelry desins, and couture.
upcomming projects:

•  Tulle White Gloves
• White and Red Hearts Valentine's Dress
• Pink sandal shoes embellished with clear rhinestones
• Re-vamping my Living-room decor
• More Fashion Jewelry

I hope you guys like

My New and Improved Bullet Bra Pads

1/17/14


Everyone knows or should know what a bullet bra is. It's a form of women's brassiere that gives the breast a pointed and lifted affect by using wire, stitching, and foam. Bullet bra's were  invented in the late-1940s and became popular in the 1950's by actresses like Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lana Turner. That's why this bra is still considered sexy, because of it's beauty and unavailability. This undergarment over time has become a piece of lingerie that I believe every diva and fashionista should have in her collection!
                                                         

 

A  classic black & white photo of a glamorous actress wearing this type of bra to enhance her female silhouette, and exaggerating her features!

Last year was my first time at making this type of bra pad and here's what I came up with:

It was fairly easy to accomplish, all I did was cut the foam into the proper shape of my breast, stitched it into place and decorate the outside. You might ask why would one need to wear bra pads?
Well, for aesthetic, erotic, personal preference, among many more reasons unlisted, but this is my way of being "economical and luxurious" by making my own, instead of buy one online.
I've always been a fan of the 1950's for it's fashion, and I think I did a good job this time around with the new and improved version I'll be showing you.

here's my original outline prototype:

I used this green foam for the padding part I bought from Joanne's Fabric store for $2-3

 

⦁    black thread

⦁    dark colored Sharpie pen to mark the fabric and material
⦁    royal purple rayon shirt
⦁    white thread
⦁    pink/ white lace ribbon trim
What helps me tackle a project during the construction part is using paper and making a 3-D miniature version of the "intended part". That's what you'll see in the following picture along with the actual pattern.

 Even though I manipulated the foam after cutting it, the patterns were a great guide.

so I did the edge stitching using Big Bertha (sewing machine) and it's not easy to sew with foam so it does require finest and practice, but I got through it.
It may look a little rough but nobody's going to see this part REMEMBER!!!!
So here's my new foam bra pads without the fabric!

For the rayon part and adding the pink and white lace trim to the edges was mostly done by hand. Sewing by hand requires taking your time and having patience, that's what I've learned and personally I need practice on patients, because I have none... LOL

Here are some photos of me modeling the final product ENJOY!!!

Bonus fun fact:
The jewelry you see me wearing is original and designed by me!!!
It took me about three days and I thought it would give my photos for this blog post a more professional appearance.
I will probably do a blog post my jewelry making process,
but until then Stay safe and thanks for reading

Take a look at some photos.

My Lingerie dress: Magenta Nights

1/6/13

                            My  first lingerie style dress outfit of 2014, I call  Magenta Nights

I worked on this project for about 7 days, it was a lot of hard work, dedication and passion, as with anything in life requires, but I'm so proud. It's a lingerie dress and matching collar choker.

I worked with this pattern and then halfway through, I changed my mind about the bottom part and decided to try a pleated skirt dress, because it would be more flattering to my figure (with my wide hips, thighs, stomach). This was my rendition of something Kim Kardashian has worn, she's a fan of pleated, flare out skirts/ dresses.

 

you guys get to come with me on my couture journey, and watch me learn through trial & error, gaining practice,  perfecting my skills.

I used tulle fabric for the top portion, and this pink soft stretchy flower printed fabric. You know I just love my pinks!
 It feels almost silky, and it glided so smoothly through my sewing machine, I couldn't help but fall head over heels for it during the sewing process!
At the last minuet I made a neck choker out of crochet that I hand beaded pink pearl-like beads onto it.
Then I decided to go BOB MACKIE on the top portion with hand embellished beading to cover up my aurora's,
 so.... I can rock this with or without a bra, (my favorite part of the ensemble)
 I hope you guys enjoy and please check out my YouTube channel for the  video vlog on this post, so you can get a video visual of this project, and watch me twerk in my dress.

thanks for reading

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1950's vintage style pink apron

 12/23/13

Have you ever wanted to dress like a housewife would, well I have. June Cleaver may have not been a favorite feminine inspiration of mines but i sure did admire her fashion sense,  and  poise. I have always had an appreciation for vintage, traditional fashion design, and pop culture that why I couldn't wait to present to you my creation  with haste!  

So I used this photo as a guide of what style apron i wanted to achieve. With good quality fabric purchased recently from the thrift store, me and Big Bertha (my sewing machine) began our journey to 3-D land with just a illustration and a theme ----PINK!

I worked on this project for about 9 days
I love the color pink so that was the main theme for the apron.

this apron is embellished with dark and light pink polyester ribbons, white medium trim. the back neckline is embellished with a medium jewel in the middle.This apron means a lot to me because it shows that my seamstress skills have drastically improved  with practice. Sewing does make me happy and it's where i feel the most comfortable
thanks for sharing my dream!!!!

thanks, stay tuned for clothing from my Delightfully * Delicious * De-lovely Collection
and upcoming vlog new sewing machine cover


I hope you guys enjoy!!!!!