This is a replica Victorian jacket made from Janet Arnold's costume book. I loved making it and it is all boned and lined inside with a secret little pocket too. The front piece is separate and is meant to button up each side of the jacket.
Am off to Paris in the morning for a exhibition visiting trip so will post later in the week when i return
Bon Voyage!
I have been making my first ever zine this week and it was an exciting day on Monday when it went to press.
I bought myself a book on making books for my birthday and inspired by my lovely friend Pippa who also makes zines i decided to have a go.
If you open it out there are instructions to make fabric pompom's, an addiction i feel everyone should have a go at for a while.
They are available around the Textile Workshop in Sherwood, Nottingham but am aiming to put a printable on-line version at the weekend.
Due to the overwhemlming popularity of the last 'Frilly Knickers night' i have booked another. So if you fancy making your own pants and having a giggle along the way book soon as there are only 6 places.
Frilly knickers Night
Monday
30th November 2009 6.30-9.30pm
Make
a pair of cotton frilly knickers in an evening.
£30/£27 concessions materials included.
Look at my other samples here and here
I thought it would be good to start posting about all the wonderful things i have been up to on my Postgraduate Creative Pattern Cutting course at Nottingham Trent University.
My latest project was to make a pattern for this beautiful Dior blouse:
We never make to final fabrics but am really itching to make this one up and the pattern is one of those that looks really simple but is complex to get it made without seaming the front.
I am doing Jackets next.....
I have a stall at the Sherwood Contemporary Craft Market. There will be loads of great makers selling their wears and just in time for christmas so do pop in and have a look of you can x
I have been doing a speed tailoring three day class over the last couple of weeks and i used this chance to make up this 1942 McCall's suit pattern which had been in my special pattern box all year.
Not quite yet finished but i used camel wool with vintage lace overlay and it has worked brilliantly..
i really love nipped in waists and the back belt has a little bow just above the peplum which kicks out wonderfully.
I used the scalloped edges to match the centre front, i would however if i did it again make it edge to edge to really show off the lace edging.
I just need to add the bow, put the lining in and make the button holes.
It's been great learning new techniques and the fear has defiantly been taken out of making coats and jackets. It was a lovely few days aside front life sewing with a really great class of ladies. Sewing really is a social activity.
Madame Alix Gres Pink Silk Jersey Dress 1955
I have been doing some research as part of my course and have been really blown away by the exquisitely beautiful fluid dresses made by Madame Gres. I have never really worked in jersey but the way if falls makes her designs timeless.
I am really excited that i will be going to Paris in December to see the current Vionnet Exhibition currently showing at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Travel in the name of fashion is always good!
I will having a craft stall be at Nottingham's 'Big Wheel Big Day Out' this Saturday at Nottingham Castle. I will be sharing it with my lovely freind Claire who runs Pinky and Boo. It should be a great day out with lots to see so hope to see you there.
I had my first day at school today and i am so excited about the next few months. I am studying on the Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Pattern Drafting at Nottingham Trent University. So watch this space.....
