June 9, 2010 | Comments | Inspirations
Tulle, 1950′s prom dresses, kitties, mustaches, cowboy boots, over-sized collars, oh my!
*This is how the design process works in my head! I am planning on this being a consistent feature to record and share the evolution of my inspirations into designs!
It is a rainy and gray spring day in Portland. I personally love days such as these because they make me enjoy little comforts like a mug of Mexican Cocoa, fleece blankies and knitting!
My design mind is on summer and I have several plans I hope to execute for the upcoming warm weather. Today, I have been swatching several different types of yarn and needle sizes to compare the different types of fabric each combination makes and to get gauge. Once I have the ideal combination, I will begin the pattern for a crisscross strap bodice to be sewn on fabric skirts. My plans are to have a button closure in back and button closures on the straps. I’ve wanted to combine sewing and knitting for a while, so I’m pretty excited. *fingers crossed*
I have also begun drafting a pattern for a circular neck tunic that can be knit short as a shirt or long as a dress. My first prototype is almost finished and I have learned a great deal about how to adapt it for a better fit. The arm holes are too large on the prototype, but I think it will be cute over a puffy sleeved blouse!
In the above photo, Greta is wearing an amazing outfit sewn by the amazing Miss.Amour! It was a birthday gift and this set deserves to have a ballad written about it, the loveliness is that grand. A proper photo shoot will happen soon.