I don't wear lace
the closest I get to lace in my wardrobe is my adored crocheted cardigans
& I'd wear these everyday if I could.
(more here)
the closest I get to lace in my wardrobe is my adored crocheted cardigans
& I'd wear these everyday if I could.
I also don't create anything for the sake of it
the end result has to be something I know I'll wear or use
so I'm trying to work out what's going on with my latest REinventions?!
the end result has to be something I know I'll wear or use
so I'm trying to work out what's going on with my latest REinventions?!
Not only do I still like the original idea as much as when it was conceived,
I've worn the skirt 2 days running without once thinking "what was I thinking?!"
I keep telling myself it's 'very lacey'
and it doesn't seem to matter,
in fact it's the laceyness I love,
that combined with the tweed under-skirt which gives it the contradiction I like so much in REinventions.
With every REinvention you need a starting point
and for these it was the lace & angels combination that were the inspiration
and then I'm thinking where did the whole angel thing come from,
I don't do these either!
I couldn't talk myself out of continuing
even when the lace
which had been the skirt to a 1960's frock
started looking decidely bridal
and the yoke on the tweed skirt was two sizes too small.
undeterred
I tea-dyed the lace
& removed the yoke
'scientifically' measuring & trimming both to fit.
The REinvented top is a combination of three tops
that didn't fit, had holes, marks & weren't my style.
I cut these (as oppossed to un-pick)
& manipulated the pieces into a design that I liked & that fitted.
Something odd here also because as much as I've always admired these colours
I've not once in my life ever worn teal blue!
Stranger still is the mustard Jumper I turned into a Wrap
and it's just dawned on me
not only have I challenged long held beliefs related to my personal style
I've created a skirt
that goes with everything!
I've worn the skirt 2 days running without once thinking "what was I thinking?!"
I keep telling myself it's 'very lacey'
and it doesn't seem to matter,
in fact it's the laceyness I love,
that combined with the tweed under-skirt which gives it the contradiction I like so much in REinventions.
With every REinvention you need a starting point
and for these it was the lace & angels combination that were the inspiration
and then I'm thinking where did the whole angel thing come from,
I don't do these either!
I couldn't talk myself out of continuing
even when the lace
which had been the skirt to a 1960's frock
started looking decidely bridal
and the yoke on the tweed skirt was two sizes too small.
undeterred
I tea-dyed the lace
& removed the yoke
'scientifically' measuring & trimming both to fit.
The REinvented top is a combination of three tops
that didn't fit, had holes, marks & weren't my style.
I cut these (as oppossed to un-pick)
& manipulated the pieces into a design that I liked & that fitted.
Something odd here also because as much as I've always admired these colours
I've not once in my life ever worn teal blue!
Stranger still is the mustard Jumper I turned into a Wrap
another colour I've never owned & now love!
and it's just dawned on me
not only have I challenged long held beliefs related to my personal style
I've created a skirt
that goes with everything!
so clever XX
ReplyDeleteOooooooooooooooo, I love lace too but rarely wear it. Good idea, looks great!
ReplyDeleteI would wear a skirt like that all the time if only my hips were normal. I have lately also found myself branching out into colours I don't normally use and am wondering how long the change will last. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love it! The blue top is brilliant and so is that amazing lace and tweed skirt. Brava!
ReplyDeletethanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteIt's due to a comment made by a student that I've realised why the skirt was important for me to create - it represents femininity, well my version anyway!