During the month of September I'm making a painting a day based on the prompts from Augustwren's Class on Creativebug. I've really enjoyed the accountability the challenge gives me. It's also been an important reminder that I improve and progress if I really stick to practicing consistently. Below are a few of my favorites. You can also visit this page or follow me on instagram to see my paintings for the rest of the month!
Back to School Season Backpack
Even though I'm not in school anymore and I do prefer summer to fall, it's hard not to get caught up in some of the fun back-to-school projects. This summer, I helped instruct Gather Here's kids' sewing and fiber camps. During the last week, the kids made some fabulous looking backpacks and I had to have one of my own!
I went all out polka dots for these photos. The dress is my Mesa dress which I made for my Wardrobe Project.
Pattern: Unknown.. from the archives at Gather Here!
Fabric: exterior is Moda Mochi Dots in Putty, interior is a pale pink quilting weight cotton from my stash.
Alterations: I top-stitched the straps, which the pattern didn't call for but I think top-stitching often gives a more finished, professional look.
Summer in Blue: Tank, Skirt, Tee Shirt
Pattern: Emmeline Tee by Little Tailoress, Version 2
Fabric: Body: Rayon, Sleeves: Lace (unknown fiber content)
Alterations: None
Pattern: Self Drafted
Fabric: Printed Cotton Chambray
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Yellow Knit Shift Dress
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Black Cropped Sweater
Pattern: Astoria by Seamwork
Fabric: lightweight black sweater knit, unknown fiber content.
Alterations: none
Neckline Detail
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, White + Grey Long Sleeve Pullover
Pattern: Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio
Fabric: bamboo, cotton, spandex, white and grey bengal stripes, knit
Alterations: Combined version 1 with version 2 hemline and added 2" in length
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Black Sleeveless Top
Pattern: Emmeline Tee by Little Tailoress, Version 3
Fabric: black cotton double gauze
Alterations: I added a seam at center back because I didn't have enough fabric to cut on the fold ;)
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Purple A-Line Skirt
Pattern: Meringue Skirt by Colette Patterns
Fabric: exterior-purple shot cotton, facing-cotton lawn
Alterations: graded down in the waist
Facing detail
Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Light Grey Long Cardigan
The Wardrobe Project - Summer 2016, Black Pleather Leggings
Pattern: Self-drafted leggings, tulip cuffs from Manila by Seamwork
Fabric: black, coated knit, unknown fiber content
Alterations: shortened legging pattern to accomadate cuffs