Day 291. 74 days and $76 left to go.

Sep 15, 2010 | 34 Comments

OK, so all summer long, I’ve been hiding something from you guys.  I love me some Mad Men and Friday Night Lights makes me swoon, but there is another show that I can’t get enough of.  Yes, I’m opening up my Pandora’s Box to share with you that I’m wholly addicted to Big Brother.

I know, I know…I just had to come clean because my night tonight is fully wrapped around this show and it’s finale.

To the wardrobe…

Day 291 - Before

Day 291 - Before

The fabric was flowy and had a blend of different animal prints – a little bit alligator, a little bit zebra and a little bit leopard to top it off.  Perhaps I was rooting for the “Meow Meow” – Enzo and I share some East Coast roots subconsciously :) (Sorry, for those of you who have no clue what that last sentence means, totally disregard and we’ll continue along…)

Pads out!!

Clearly these are coming out...

Clearly these are coming out...

And taking in time, here we come…it needed a lot of work.  I took in the sleeves, the body, and the waist with a little help from my sewing machine.  My first go ended up still being too big, so I tried again and took it in even more.

Second time's the charm!!

Second time's the charm!!

After we got the proper sizing figured out, I added a big red belt, rolled up the sleeves a bit, and posed in front of JMT’s zebra print covered table to blend in. Had to get my photo taken before curtain time…

Day 291 - After

Day 291 - After

I gathered with my little BRA-GADE (one final shout out to BB fans…I think they really thought that brigade was spelled like that.  Thoughts?!)…

Big Brother Finale...I know, I know

Big Brother Finale...I know, I know

…and watched excitedly to see which fella took home the half million buckaroos.
The finger biting was solely for photo-op purposes...

The finger biting was solely for photo-op purposes...

So, I’m not always proud of my TV viewing choices, however this one gets me every year…feels good to come clean :)

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  • Heather

    No need to feel ashamed for your love of BB! Embrace it!

  • val

    don’t feel guilty! i’m totally addicted and always will be! so glad u didn’t spoil it b/c i have a whole night planned tonight for my big brother viewing pleasure..still mad that rachel and brenden didn’t win. i liked her and her extensions!

    • admin

      “I am Vegas, Brendan”…Love that line!

  • A.J.

    I just discovered your blog via a friend and you have totally inspired me. I had this big, old ugly dress that looked like a cross between a granny’s quilt and a little diddy for a hoe down – yeah, nightmare! after looking at some of your projects I took to it with a seam ripper and scissors and, well, my first project failed and came to a sad ending in the garbage. But, I revamped a shirt this morning and it is exactly what I wanted! I have a bag of clothes ready to be given to the Goodwill. Thanks to you, some of my well-loved, hate to get rid of, closet favorites will now be spared and taken back for some tweaking. It will be like having a brand new wardrobe!!!! My clothes thank you! I love what you’re doing.

  • http://youresewcool.wordpress.com RMC

    Ah, your blog has gotten me through many a long work afternoon! Thanks for being, for lack of a better term, the shiz.

  • Cassie

    Love the new site!

  • http://twitter.com/thehiddenlist The Hidden List

    Congrats on the new site! I love seeing your creations every day!! My readers loved the post about your blog and I’m sure will follow you to your new home!

  • Zzylmen

    I love Big Brother; haven’t missed a season–even the winter one.

  • Stacy Raven

    Classy and cute! Love the red belt accent!

  • Maggie

    I love your blog. Great job! Your old header photo was sooo cool. Are you going to incorporate it on this new site?

  • Tammy

    Absolutely perfect. Love the old header – it was so totally well, you! You need to bring it with you too! Your dress is wonderful, again! Love the red belt accessory! Way to go Marissa.

  • Brnd_new_strt

    i think they thought it was spelled that way too! i wanted lane to win, though. that belt goes really well with that dress.

  • Kat27406

    Congrats on the new site….I look forward to your posts each morning…your such a lovely & busy young lady. Great to see someone sewing in this day and age. Love your posts!!!

  • Derby74

    Congrats on your site!!! I have been following you since an article about your blog came out in the Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas) I think what you are doing is a wonderful thing and you are teaching others that there really is life in old clothes!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.whatkatiewears.com Katie

    The new site looks great! It’s fantastic to have the freedom of your very own place on the web. :)

  • http://createagreatday.wordpress.com/ VA in Virginia

    You’re my #1 inspiration…keep it up. Success will not attack you. You must attack it!

  • Sewkadewe

    This dress is makeover adorable! I’ve been following you since the yahoo article and will continue to follow you all the way through. Thanks for the update, i’ll be sure to get added to the new email list! =) As a sewer myself, i’m very inspired by your work, keep it up! I’m sure you will make it to the end and take the world by storm as you do!

  • http://www.home-ec101.com/ Heather Solos

    I love the new digs. Congrats on getting the new site set up. Keep up the good work and I love this one!

  • trish

    Thank you for creating this blog. A co-worker sent you my way. I recently purged my closet and was about to donate to the village….now… I can take that bag and have some fun re-vamping all that stuff!!!

  • Lea_elina

    VERY CUTE!!! This is one of your best works!

  • http://www.facebook.com/christenannemarie AnneMarie Mize

    So excited for you about the new website!! I love this dress!

  • Papgena

    Congratulations on your new website! Don’t feel guilty…guess we all have our flaws :D (mine are french fries)

  • P L

    Congratulations, Marisa!!! Love it…love you!!!

  • Meg

    The only thing i would change on some of your dresses is how they fit. You seem to not be a big fan of form fitting dresses, and sometimes they look a bit like theyre swallowing you. I admire your talent though, and hope you dont take my comment wrong! I would love to know the designing skills you had, because id love to make my own things! Please keep up the amazing work!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=812458753 Lorie Hayden Ingram

    I would love to see a better picture of this dress!

  • http://www.facebook.com/maggierda Maggie Pereira Smith

    kinda 50′s inspired? Love it! So…where you on Team Lane or Hayden?

  • Michelle

    I totally get hooked every year too. I don’t know why it is so captivating to watch a bunch of losers sit around and do nothing in a house but I still can’t stop watching! I kind of wish Lane would have won

  • Nat2home64

    Love the dress!

  • Nat2home64

    Love the dress!

  • Old Lady in Cincinnati

    I would love to see how you might repurpose all those shoulder pads. I’m sure you could come up with something!

  • http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/ verityclothing

    So cute! You look adorable, as always! Great work, and I love the red belt that you paired with the dress.

  • http://verityclothing.wordpress.com/ verityclothing

    So cute! You look adorable, as always! Great work, and I love the red belt that you paired with the dress.

  • http://everydaysweetnotes.blogspot.com Smar

    I love what you did to this outfit. I’m starting to wish that the 365 days challenge wont be over at all. I love looking at your posts and seeing the transformations. :)

    I love the belt with the dress btw :)

  • http://everydaysweetnotes.blogspot.com Smar

    I love what you did to this outfit. I’m starting to wish that the 365 days challenge wont be over at all. I love looking at your posts and seeing the transformations. :)

    I love the belt with the dress btw :)