Last REinventions for 2011 - they did me proud!

Thursday & Friday of this week 

saw the last REinventing & LTS workshops for 2011

and no I'm not hip-hip-hurraying doing cartwheels down the driveway

however I am looking forward to a break of a few weeks.

Mostly I'm looking forward to not having to think about what I'm going to wear on any given day -

I plan on at least one day in my PJ's.

As frantic as the last 2 days were

I did manage to click a few snaps

to show you how clever my girls are.

Not everyone or everything got snapped 

however they know who they are and what they've done

and I would like every single one of them to know

I'm eternally grateful and extremely proud!

 

 

 Carol created a Mosaic Dress by combining skirts, shirts & fabric,
stitching them to an 'up-side down jeans bodice'.

It all came together in the end and Carols button selection was perfect....
as were her shoes.

Angela has made a few skirts over the time we've known each other.
This one we knocked up in no time flat
and was REinvented using a mens shirt attached to a stretchy T-shirt waist.

and this one is the Circle Wrap where we created a slip-on-skirt -

 REinvented by attaching a gorgeous silk fabric panel to a section of skirt
and then stitching that to a T-shirt waist.

Janet had fun turning her 20yr old handmade skirt into a comfy Tunic.

and is continually proving one of my favourite sayings
"If you start with quality you'll end with it".


I'm starting to notice that Comfy Tunics are becoming very popular.

 Judith REinvented a mens shirt into one

and then proceeded to embellish over some marks
with a few machine embroidered spirals.

Her technique was amazing
when you consider she'd never done it before -
I want my spirals to look like Judiths!

 Nikkis creative brain travels at superhuman speed and her sewing isn't too far behind.
 This Jumper Wrap was 1 of 2 created during a 2day Friday Workshop

I'm a little annoyed with myself for not taking more photos of Nikkis creations
Thankfully she brought along some she'd prepared earlier,

(Jacket Wrap)

inspired by creations from the Junky Styling Book

(Pant Top)

and I'd like to think a little inspiration garnered from REinventing Workshops.

(Sideway T)

Inge is new to REinventing 
and like all those that experience the magic REinventing offers 
she agrees it's changed her life.

This was a long sleeve Indian cotton frock
that Inge REinvented into a funky summer pinafore
and is one of a few items that'll be REworn now they've been REinvented.

I'm very fortunate that
all these girls will be creating with me again at the Studio in 2012.

If you're interested in joining them & myself 
have a gander at the dates on the side bar 
and pop me off an email for the details.

The Heart of the Studio - Day 16 Blog'fest & Day 1 MP&Y

Not playing by the rules.....

again!

Over at 'Punky & Me', Vic has a meme going on which sounded like fun
and I seem to have an obsession lately with joining in - go figure!

I'm supposed to share a shelf.

How to choose - I have sooooo many shelves, 

any flat surface is deemed a shelf round here and is piled high with crap really important treasure.

I chose to share the heart of my Studio
the place everyone is drawn to at some stage, the ice breaker because you can't help but feel at ease with a cuppa in your hand.

It's also got me through a few all night pattern making sessions.

Originally a Baby Change Table from the 70's, I was fortunate to find her about 6yrs ago in an Op Shop.
The store manager had her advertised as a Book Shelf in the hope that she would sell quickly because due to Occ. Health & Safety Laws the slates on the side & her slightly wobbly condition made it illegal to sell as a Change Table.

Books & Mags I think others will be interested in make it to this shelf,

along with the book I'm in, my friends books and the ones I get the most inspiration from.

The bottom shelf is where stuff that doesn't fit on other shelves goes

and it also houses the books I don't think anyone else would be interested in.

Interestingly I have found the more you put on a shelf the less dusting is required...

Open Studio #2

It was a little damp & windy outside today for creating
- it wouldn't have been conducive to talking or eating either!

After listening to me talk about REinventing, where I showcased some new ideas for Spring/Summer along with old favourites, we grabbed a cuppa & a snack, had a wander in the garden, before launching ourselves into the Mini-Workshop.

Everyone created their own Rose from a Mens Tie & Flower from a Zip.

I got to show-off the new dress I'd created to go with the new shoes I'd bought which went well with the Zip necklace I'd made earlier.

I've got to get busy now & finish a sewing job to be picked up in the morning so will show more of the dress tomorrow.

The next Open Studio, Fashion Talk and Mini Workshop will be,

10th October

10am-1pm
$30

Contact me to book a spot.

An Invitation

It's fun!

First Open Studio

On Sunday I held my first 

Open Studio, Fashion Talk & Mini Workshop 

here at the Studio.

Those that came got to check out my corner of the world and listen to me talk about REinventing, while showcasing some of the more popular designs.

We then availed ourselves of refreshments, before heading outside for the Mini Workshop under the Jacaranda Tree.

We all created Rose Brooches from Mens Ties and flowers from Zips.

Some finished and wore theirs home.

(Jen)

I thoroughly enjoyed myself so I'll definately do it again!

This is a great way for me to showcase REinventing without compromising myself

and for those that are interested to get a taste of what it's all about without the commitment.

If you thought you might be interested in attending my next Open Studio send me an email and I'll let you know when it's happening.