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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!
Day 9 -Pears
Day 12 - Bird
Day 15 - Winter Hat
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.
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
Pattern: Astoria by Seamwork
Fabric: lightweight black sweater knit, unknown fiber content.
Alterations: none
Neckline Detail
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
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 ;)
Pattern: Meringue Skirt by Colette Patterns
Fabric: exterior-purple shot cotton, facing-cotton lawn
Alterations: graded down in the waist
Facing detail
Pattern: Self-drafted leggings, tulip cuffs from Manila by Seamwork
Fabric: black, coated knit, unknown fiber content
Alterations: shortened legging pattern to accomadate cuffs