Thursday, March 27, 2014

Making :: Farmhouse Frock Samples


Occasionally I make clothes for myself

if not a REinvention 
then a design that's spinning round in my head

the process of turning an idea into a garment
using tradional patternmaking techniques
takes more time than REinventing 
and results in a variety of samples being created along the way

usually the first sample shows up the faults you'd like to correct

like too much fullness



which in the next sample you have fun removing 
by tucking, folding & embroidering

 enjoyable however far too long winded to be ideal 


after another couple of goes at removing the fullness 
 the pattern is perfect

which then leaves room for getting creative


like adding mens trousers as pockets
or
mens leather belts as straps 


The next stage in the process for me
is to create a Farmhouse Frock pattern for everyone to use
which I can then add to the

~~~oo0oo~~~

The Studio Shop is open again this Saturday
1-5pm
with new treasure making an appearance.

3 comments:

  1. Hi Jody - I so love reading how you create your pieces, whether it is a re-invention or from scratch. Thank you for sharing Xxx

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  2. I can't wait till this pattern is available...it is gorgeous......love seeing the process too. xxx

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  3. I can't wait to see it in your shop either! It looks like a great pattern. Thanks for sharing the pattern making process!

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Come in & take the weight off.....jug's on.....sorry about the mess ..... I like your hair - where'd ya get your shoes!