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Saturday, December 10, 2011

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.

Monday, July 26, 2010

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.

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.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Splice Skirts - a Pod

This skirt is the one garment in my wardrobe that still after 5yrs is guaranteed to get strangers talking to me about sewing.
It is also the skirt that made me wear skirts, as it's such a flattering, wearer friendly style.

I've never encouraged anyone to make it before, not because it's difficult, it's just time consuming, as precision is the key to its success and with it being at an Intermediate plus level on the Sewing Capabilities Scale it isn't for the faint-hearted either.

I'm introducing it as my first Sewing Pod.
A one day workshop dedicated to creating a Splice Skirt and guaranteed to have you wanting more.
Which brings me to the next exciting part of the 'pod' journey as it's my first commercially produced pattern with each student receiving one of their own because as I discovered, once you've made one you want 3!




Please email me if you are interested in joining us - jodypearl@westnet.com.au

Friday, March 19, 2010

Come sew with me!




Term 1 was fun & in Term 2 they grew!

Click here to look inside....

I should mention the other places you can join me for some sewing fun,

Fremantle Art Centre - Youth Week Initiative
'REinventing your Wardrobe
'
Wednesdays 3rd March - 31st March
4-6pm

Fremantle Art Centre
'Learn to Sew 1' (Beginners)
Sundays 9th May - 13th June
Teens - 10am-1pm
Adults - 2-5pm

Tresillian Community Art Centre - Nedlands

'Wardrobe Surgery' (aka REinventing)
Thursdays 6th May - 24th June
10am-1pm

Mundarring Art Centre
'REinventing your Wardrobe'
20th June

Beautiful Fabrics - Innaloo
'Learn to Sew' (Beginners & Refreshers)
Saturdays 15th, 22nd May & 12th, 22nd June
9:30-12:30

and for some show & tell,

Treasured Craft Creations Fair - Claremont Showgrounds
Fashion Talks
24th - 26th April
10am-3:30pm

5 minutes into a workshop lives have changed forever and
there's no turning back!