Robots! Robots! Robots!

Nora *and* Theresa sent me links to some robot fabric that I *must have*:




It's at CraftyPlanet -- click the image to visit their store. I haven't bought any yet, though, because I don't know what it wants to be, and thus don't know how much I need. (I would normally just suck it up and buy five yards, but this fabric is EXPENSIVE.) I'm hoping it decides it wants to be a skirt, so I can get away with buying two and a half yards.

If you already know what you'd like to sew out of robot fabric, maybe you need twill robot trim from SuperBuzzy:





And while I'm talking about robots -- I "collect" songs that have the word "robot" in the title or that are sung/played by bands with "robot" in their name. (What can I say? I like music made by happy machines.) If you want to subscribe to the Yahoo! Pipes feed I made (which looks on Hype Machine for songs fitting those criteria) I think that link will let you do so.

Comments

[Becky O.]

Robots you say?You may want to check out This week In Science Podcast-http://www.twis.org/They compile some great music and sell a CD of the best each year. They are also talk a lot about looming world robot domination. And the science is cool : )

[Anonymous]

I think that fabric wants to be the Butterick "Walkaway" dress. With either a metallic underskirt, or gunmetal grey sateen.Amy

[Anonymous]

Oh, man.You know, I made a real commitment in my life to simplify simplify simplify, and the world throws stuff like this at me. It really makes it hard on a girl. *sigh*I ::heart:: retro robots.Lydia

[DivaJean]

This would look awesome as the skirt portion of a full shirtwaist dress. I would opt for the lighter grey of the robots as the bodice color- maybe have the collar as print as well?

[Anonymous]

Oooh, this is expensive. How do you feel about vests? It could want to be a skirt that is very straight, just like the shape of some of those robot bodies. Or it may want to be something like a collar band lining that peeks out from an otherwise very serious garment. It would make people who sit by you in meetings think twice and pay closer attention!Dawn

[Anonymous]

but, it's kinda purple... can you live with purple?

[Theresa]

I think it wants to be a wiggle dress for a Fembot. I am so glad you liked it!

[Jennifer]

It doesn't have the word "robot" in either the band name or song title, but "The Humans Are Dead" by Flight of the Conchords is about robots taking over the world, and is sung by "robots" (i.e. cute Kiwis pretending to be robots). Does that count? =)

[Jennifer]

It doesn't have the word "robot" in either the band name or song title, but "The Humans Are Dead" by Flight of the Conchords is about robots taking over the world, and is sung by "robots" (i.e. cute Kiwis pretending to be robots). Does that count? =)

[Bethiferous]

Robots, robots! You should check out my friend Monica's Helper Robots comics -- www.helper-robots.com. They are robotlicious.

[Anonymous]

I absolutely LOVE the idea of glam-ing this fabric up with something irridescent/sparkly/metallic and using it for a day skirt -- wear with a tiny black cardigan buttoned up with no blouse. Minimal jewelry and spectacular shoes or boots (of course!) Thanks for sharing!

[Lady Be Good]

Since this is medium weight cotton, I definitely think that it wants to be a skirt. I think its saying, "fullish skirt with a wide waist band, hem band, and pocket trim in that yellow-green, or the lighter gray color." The fabric does seem to be on the heavy side if you look at it close up, so I think that its meant to be more of a full a-line than a circle skirt.

[yumcycle]

I have to echo the Flight of the Conchords recommendations (which I'm sure you're already familiar with Erin, and if not, you'll love it). Look out for the "Binary Solo" at the end:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1BdQcJ2ZYY&feature=related

[Jen]

This is a song about robots, with a music video that includes lite-brite animated dancing robots (although "robot" doesn't appear in the song title).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxZJYbVd1hE

[LadyT]

I assume that you know the song "Robot Parade" by They Might Be Giants. If not, get a copy of it somewhere and listen to it!

[wundermary]

I am in agreement that this should be a skirt with a metalic underskirt. I am thinking short and full, how about a circle skating skirt? You could even do something funky by cutting the underskirt slightly longer and triming it's edge (on the right side) with the robot twill tape. It looks like it has enough stiffness to help it stand out a bit.You could reinforce the design by trimming the lower edge of the outer skirt with a bias strip of the metalic underskirt fabric.

[Nadia]

It's not exactly a robot, but it's AI -- have you heard the ending song to Portal? If not, Youtube it now!

[Erin]

Oh, Nadia, I *love* that song! And Ladyt, "Robot Parade", too. And Jennifer, thanks for the links to the Conchords ... hadn't checked them out yet!(And JoCo is the bestest.)

[tricia of bitsandbobbins.com]

you may or may not like pete miser's "scent of a robot":http://www.spike.com/video/scent-of-robot-pete/2664610it totally cracks me up. :)

[Cookie]

I think the robot twill trim could be subversively effective on an apron -- or hostess gown -- for an overworked stay-at-home-mom. It would be like a silent cry for help. Then stand back and see if anyone notices! (You could also make the apron for your favorite neighborhood Stepford Wife.)

[Sanna]

Perfect timing! I've recently become obsessed with the idea of making a deep purple sundress and embroidering a robot on the skirt. And please say that the post title is a reference to Tatu's robot song! http://youtube.com/watch?v=fwC6FG88g4k

[Christina]

I just found this fabric available at Pacific Fabrics in a beige colorway. I can't find it online or at other stores. I will try to look up the name and designer. It is $18 a yard, but I want five yards because this fabric is screaming to be a full skirted dress. Perhaps Simplicity 3278.

[Valerie]

I was going to suggest the Flight of the Conchords song as well but someone beat me to it. That song is what got ME into robots (usually I like zombies!). Awesome fabric, but super expensive is right.

[Amy @ CrabtreeStudio]

I have this robot fabric and it's delightful! It's a bit heavy - closer to canvas weight, not a light cotton. I've used it for items for my son. I also bought it at Crafty Planet - be advised it sold out extremely quick the first shipment they got, and I expect it to do that again (because I know I'm going back in for a bit more)!

[Anonymous]

My first thought is for my robot crazy son - pajama pants. I know, I know - not as cool as the full skirt that I think it should be but at $15.00 a yard these robots are staying on the store shelves. Sigh! Oh for the good old '70's when I thought any fabric over $3.00 a yard was just too, too much and gas was under $2.00 a gallon! Thanks as always for a break in the day!