With a little less than a week to finish my Holiday collection for the
MNfashion pop-up boutique things are going mostly as planned. I feel like my speed has reached an all time peak, and I finally have the time to focus on my art. Now, if my irritable Pfaff sewing machine will cooperate. It has a mind of it's own lately and will switch stitches as I am sewing, increase speed, or a come to a dead stop. Crossing fingers that a trip to Associated Sewing Saturday will cure it's ills.
Regardless, I am extremely excited about how well my draped cotton jacquard skirt is turning out.
This is the pattern for the front of the skirt. The top of the pattern with the curving point is the CF which will provide the desired front drape. The waist is on the left of the photo with it's side seam about half way from CF. The circular cut of the pattern is essential to the drape of the garment.
Here is the initial drape pinned to the form once the pattern is cut. It is refreshing to work with a cotton for a change, as I tend to favor silk for draped garments. Luckily, the cotton is lightweight and drapes well.
Here is the near completed skirt. I only have the front/back hem to finish and to sew a couple hook and eye closures. I am impressed with how the draping and construction of the skirt executed.
This is the back of the skirt which has variegated pleating. You can see a bit of the front drape from the back. I keep changing my mind with each project, but right now this skirt is my favorite piece in the collection.
Star Tribune did a write up about the boutique and the opening reception next Thursday. Stop by the shop if you are in the Minneapolis area. I will be volunteering my time between 10-3 the next couple Thursdays this month, and Tuesdays in December. There are a lot of other great designers and I think my Holiday shopping will be quite easy this year. I particularly love the mohair/silk scarf by Rebecca Yaker featured with my skirt above.
I'm liking the length I ended up on this skim top, now more of an actual crop top. 
This top is still in progress, and may or may not be added into the boutique. I still have a little work to do on it and was ready to chuck it in the bin the other night. Check out the last photo for a better shot of the wrap skirt which turned out adorable. 
I also have quite a few past collection pieces for sale at the Holiday boutique. I have worked hard to keep my prices as accessible as possible. For what it's worth, a lot of hours go into my work, so to me they are quite reasonable. Sizes are an average 4. Custom sizes are available upon request. No loss of love for anyone a larger or smaller size. I drape most of my pieces on form, and my mannequin size is an industry size 6 (vanity size 2 and an average 4.) I don't mass produce these, so you are assured of either a one of a kind piece or a handful piece vs. some mass produced chain gang piece! Buy local this Holiday season and help support the burgeoning Minnesota Fashion scene!
This is the pattern for the front of the skirt. The top of the pattern with the curving point is the CF which will provide the desired front drape. The waist is on the left of the photo with it's side seam about half way from CF. The circular cut of the pattern is essential to the drape of the garment. 
Here is the initial drape pinned to the form once the pattern is cut. It is refreshing to work with a cotton for a change, as I tend to favor silk for draped garments. Luckily, the cotton is lightweight and drapes well. 
Here is the near completed skirt. I only have the front/back hem to finish and to sew a couple hook and eye closures. I am impressed with how the draping and construction of the skirt executed. 
This is the back of the skirt which has variegated pleating. You can see a bit of the front drape from the back. I keep changing my mind with each project, but right now this skirt is my favorite piece in the collection. 
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