Crikey it's been awhile since I blogged last and I think I've forgotten what to do! I've had nearly 3weeks off for Easter and the time off with my family is just what the doctor ordered but I did have to put some work days in, Starting with getting my sewing studio up and running.
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| All up and running...Finally had carpet put in! |
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Sewing station area
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Really wish I had taken some before photos but to be honest this garden room was a complete embarrassment and a hoarders paradise! Any of my friends that read this will vouch for me when I say it was full from floor to ceiling and side to side with stuff! Stuff I just couldn't bear to part with but as the demands of my HND were becoming greater, I've had to get this room sorted and serviceable. First port of call was to get it emptied and get the carpet down on the floor, then re-assemble (and throw away) everything. I'm super pleased with what I achieved in the first week of Easter and I've used it so much already! In fact, getting this room sorted has give me the tools to crack on with toile production in my own time and get myself ahead of my own schedule.
Coming back to college last week, I felt in a great position. I had completed my toiles at home over Easter (my new sewing studio) and this had given me a bit of a head start back. My first port of call was to tackle my oversized kimono block. I've been adamant that I don't want any arm seams in my top as I wanted it to be one complete piece. I'm feeling quite confident In pattern drafting and so set to work by myself using the Aldrich book for reference (make sure im on the right track) and came up with my own pattern for a batwing oversized kimono top. I enjoyed the mental task of problem solving this pattern, then technically drawing it. I'm really proud of my achievement here.
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| My self made and drafted pattern |
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| The Aldrich Bible |
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