Great Success

 

The collection was a hit! I could not have asked for a nicer and more creative group of women to work with as my models. They put LIFE into these outfits, and brought things lacking (shoes, makeup, shirts) a well as great patience to wait till it was our time to walk the runway. Thank you all! Here's out last walker mugging for us all.

Dry Run

Yes, I've been engrossed in this fashion project, but it is making me pay attention to what and how I print. These two quick scenes give you an idea of how large this sound stage is and the need to overdo the impact of the works. No small jewelry, no sweet small prints. We've still to work out the details. 
 

That Other Hunk of Silk

The large run of charmeuse -- which seems shiny on both sides for me -- I printed with large dots that would land on the hem, and scraped blues over the whole. It is a type of caftan, with gathers at the side so that the length falls to floor and not beyond. Looking forward to dress rehearsal tomorrow. 
 

That Hunk of Silk

The gifted silk organza became a 'skirt' and attachable sleeves. The skirt has a 3' opening at the front, and a modest train behind. I don't think I've ever used organza before, and can't say I'd be eager to again. But the effect is nice. Thursday is our dress rehearsal for Friday's show. I'm a buttonhole away from finished.
 

Fork It

I'm putting banding on the sleeve for this simple vest. I've even added a fork patch on the front to match the skirt that will be with it. Bonus, I got to sew while watching 'Grand Design' on my gifted Britbox channel. So, life is good.
 

Are We Having Fun Yet?

It's my third week of making these garments. Thankful to have some help from a friend, I'm still woefully behind. And I don't have the talent to do the finish work well, so I have to say, I'm looking forward to bedtime and a fresh start tomorrow. Here's the scene I've left in the studio. Might talk behind my back.

 

Yards of Dots

The dots are supposed to represent PLATES, so I do hope that comes across. I've soda-soaked, printed, washed, and ironed this one length -- maybe 6 yards -- of silk organza. It'll be a 'skirt' that ties in front and two puffy sleeves worn without a bodice. Yes, a shirt underneath. Oh, maybe a train, too. 

 

Progress on Short Jacket

Yesterday was a day to construct the short jacket. I knew that the inside of the quilted fabric would show up in the collar, so I placed the top of the front where I knew it would catch the patterning underneath. I've got a pocket located with a yellow patch and a split cuff. There was a lot of edge finishing work to do.
 

Quilting , Mindless Quilting

Most of yesterday was spent quilting fabric to make a coat. I've great hopes for this one, and I've prepared about 100" of 43" wide fabric. Went fairly smoothly after I ripped out the part that wasn't threaded properly, and opted for one thread color. Then it was mindless.
 

Table Ware

Here's part of the motif frenzy for printing textiles for garments. These are the service set that Vignelli designed. I may use this in a dress or pants. It's cotton sateen and has a nice weight. 
 

Let's Polka

I was gifted yards of silk organza. I will try not to put a value on this, other than 'use it' and so I've soda soaked it and printed it. There might be about 6 yards in this cut. It will take me several passes to get it printed. And those who've met me know how hard it is to print CLEAN. Stay tuned.