The creative space is in overdrive at the moment in the race to get things done for the craft show. The problem is that what I have to show for the effort is not very much. I am very S.L.O.W and having no idea how much I should make isn't helping things. Take this dress below, it's taken about a week to reach this point mainly because we are making the pattern up as we go along, then we need to grade it for other sizes, (!&^%!&). I probably could have ripped off a Japanese craft book pattern but I totally want this stuff to be mine. Not that the design is original by any means but I love this fabric and it is in a really comfortable stretch cotton. What do you think?
I also wanted to mention a visit I made to the Kimoyes atelier the other day, I notice the very fabulous Canberra's Got Style posted on the same subject. Jill has an excellent website that sells some of the most beautiful examples of yukata, obi and kimono panels I've seen. If you get a chance, however, you must make the trip to see the fabric in person, it is an absolute treasure trove. I bought silks, linens and some incredible hemps in delicate patterns. She also has some show-stopping kimonos for adults down to exquisite baby kimonos. Check on the website for contact details to make an appointment.
I hope your week is going well for you.
More creative spaces here from the Hostess with the Mostest.
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Oh it's lovely Nan. Good on you for being authentic.
Posted by: Kirsty | July 23, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Wow!! Your page opened on my screen and my eyes instantly zeroed in on the fabrics at the base of that gorgeous pile... There was a mantra in my head: have to have it (said several times!) Thanks for the link! Love the dress too :) K
Posted by: Kylie Hunt | July 23, 2009 at 06:52 PM
what a beautiful dress. So much creativity going on in your space! :-)
Posted by: woollywotnots | July 23, 2009 at 08:07 PM
If that is a sample of what you are producing I would make A LOT for that market - you'll sell them all I'm sure!
Posted by: megan | July 23, 2009 at 08:11 PM
The dress looks great. I love the fabric. And how do you get sunlight streaming in when all I had today was grey skies and rain?
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2009 at 09:48 PM
The dress is so sweet!
I didn't realised that Kimoyes had appointment only visits - I will have to check it out!
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2009 at 10:16 PM
such a color filled inspiration in this space!
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Posted by: elk | July 24, 2009 at 05:24 AM
I know being original takes more time, but there's honor in that too. Good for you, and good luck!
Posted by: june at noon (gretchen) | July 24, 2009 at 06:42 AM
Beautiful dress, it is amazing!! I couldn't keep my eyes off it!
Posted by: Amelie and Atticus | July 24, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Good luck with the markets. With dresses like that you should do amazingly well.
Posted by: Tamara | July 24, 2009 at 03:38 PM