Simple Transformation

A friend offered this pinkish coat for the revamp that I did for the Beyond Fashion show. I dyed it red, then printed in a few simple graphics. When I mailed it back today I realized that the buttons stayed on through the process -- which included very hot 140 degree washout. 

 

Santa Fe Color

Madelaine Island School of the Arts (MISA) has several satellite locations. I'll be teaching at Santa Fe in March 10-14, 2025. We'll delve into the colors of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as the pattering and motif that is found there. There are just a few spaces left, so gift yourself a printing week and join us!
 

The Coat Pattern

Last year for the Beyond Fashion show was long quilted coat. This year was shorter time, so, shorter coat. At my lecture some asked for the pattern. Many coat patterns wait to be used, and of the half dozen, this Vogue 8430 was the one. I've also made it in boiled wool purchased in lovely Oregon.

 

Quilts=Art=Quilts Lecture

The annual Quilts=Art=Quilts show has two of my works in the show. I gave a trunk show lecture today, unusual for me. But I got to share "The Devil's Garden" which will ship out this week to Form Not Function in New Albany, Indiana. You have some idea of the size. Photo courtesy of Jean McCreary. 
 

Payback

The producer/organizer/major force behind the RIT Beyond Fashion visited me during open studio today. She promised to grab one of my scarves, which became a gift from her mom. But I had the most fun doing the collection, forgetting the 2 1/2 week turnaround I had. Hey, who doesn't love a deadline? 
 

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.