8th -13th April
(I’ve pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary. I’m calling this the paper doll project)
from left:
Aquarius dress
dress with wavey welted pockets
clementine top + lime print skirt
bamboo shoot top + coffee lace skirt
bell-sleeved top + re-fashioned denim skirt
chambray shirt + dusky pink Japanese design skirt
The weather is cooling down beautifully. I love the heat, but extended heat is hard to take. Of course, hark to me in three months time when no doubt I’ll be hypocritically complaining about feeling cold…. And I’m a terribly stubborn eco-minded individual who refuses to put on the air con unless we’re all fair dinkum dying. Or unless we have company. Ha! Don’t worry about the family, but heaven forbid visitors might feel uncomfortable!
I’ve finally adjusted the coffee lace skirt I am wearing in the following post…. the linen waist bit had started to bother me, that it wasn’t a proper waistband. I took it off and re-sewed the waist-hip side seams of the skirt and underskirt, taking in about an inch total at each side of the waist; and straightened the waistband up to be a high, straight waistband. I think the skirt fits me a lot better now, and the waistband sits up at my true waist.
As I said before, love your fashion drawings. And to think, you actually make them come to life by sewing them up – amazing! I think you have inspired me to try my hand at fashion drawing again.
Hmm glad I am not the only one who goes back and tinkers with garments! If I am not happy with something, it worries at me until I go back and fix it. It will then get worn! Your lace skirt looks lovely, and I am still enjoying your drawings. I am going to pop back and look at your bamboo shoot top again. (also, your 'coolong down' is our 'absolutely scorching too hot to do anything' weather!!)
Your lace skirt is beautiful. I've been considering a lace skirt for some time now, you've got me convinced. I too enjoy your fashion drawings, keep up the great work and thanks for the inspiration.
Christiana
sewamusing.blogspot.com
I still really like your lace skirt.