I’ve been making clothes for a bit longer than a year now, and the way I create things is, to get a fabric that feels good to me (mostly cotton or jersey), and the color that I like, and just make whatever I think it would be best for the fabric use. I think about one or two fabric that I buy for a while, never sketch or anything, then just start cutting fabric and sew. Unless, I get a custom order for bride’s maid dress or something. Then I sit down and draw.
But I feel like, my process has become kind of like a routine, and in another word, boring. I keep making the same thing. To get out of it, my husband advised, that I have to start sketching and make variations of one particular theme or design. Really entertain the idea that I have. It will take some effort but I would like to design things that are more unique and interesting, without looking too freaky. Right now, I am a bit discouraged.
Anyway, here is what I made the other day (before my husband gave me his advice)…
Polka dot camisole with exposed zipper – I used Tara as a base, but changed the shape a bit, so it is narrower, added a zipper, omitted an elastic under bust, and changed up the straps as well.
The necklace is the one I thrifted the other day, but I wrapped it around my neck twice to make it look like a choker.
Camisole – handmade, Knit jacket – Anne Talyer Loft, shorts – Gap, Booties – Payless
