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
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
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
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.
