Swiss Tee. Wool jersey and velvet, 2015 |
Mending only goes so far; there have to be fibers strong enough to support the mend. Recently labeled a small bin: Clothing in Retirement.
For a new tee began with an idea, shaping the pieces without bothering to make a paper pattern first. Based the sleeves and the U-sweep neckline on a 'retired' shirt. Cut out the front, the back and sleeves in lightweight rose wool jersey. It had the glimmer of a swift project: a tee that could be worn to dinner that evening!
The process of making a garment refuses to be hastened. It's very
odd. Even with well-honed skills and practice it is almost as though there's a muse who
requires respectful devotion. "Oh, I will just whip this out," is invariably an
approach that leads to the opposite results. It's uncanny.
Beautiful back drape |
All snowflakes are different. What if all tees were unique?
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