My July sewing was motivated by the The Sewing Workshop Instagram challenge! #tswxmunuochallenge
We were to take inspiration from the colors and patterns in the works of artist Naomi Munuo, and using TSW patterns, sew a garment (or a whole outfit) and post it on Instagram with our inspiration story.
I chose the painting The Fashion Project.
I was attracted by the garment sewing related subject and the red and yellow print fabric.
I get a visceral uplift just looking at red and yellow prints. It probably goes back to the emotions attached to a favorite childhood top sewn by my mother in a similar print. And a red and yellow print quilt I made years ago. That I love so much I want to be wrapped in it in my casket.
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| Mood Board |
My yellow and red fabric was a cotton/lycra knit print from Nick of Time Fabric, I loved the name printed in the selvedge of the fabric. "Tijuana Tattoo” It made me imagine a scenario of getting a bad tattoo in a Mexican town after a bit too much tequila. To get back on track... The pattern for the T shirt is the E Tee. The neckline is trimmed in a red and white striped knit (stash).
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| Tijuana Tattoo print |
I used the Helix pant pattern. This pattern is designed for knits. So in addition to my normal fitting adjustments (low flat butt, add length, etc.) I had to make some changes for the woven fabric. I added additional ease (circumference) in many areas and an invisible zip in the center back seam. As a decorative detail I added transparent silk organza fabric strips (a nod to the transparent pattern pieces laying on the fabric in the painting) in a center front seam of one pant leg. The effect of the transparent fabric strips with their darker hemmed edges, laid over adjacent strips, creates interesting stripes.
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| Strips before sewing |
The idea came from the Japanese sewing magazine ミセスのスタイルブックMrs Stylebook, Issue #197 2019. I have wanted to try this idea for a long time. I was reminded of it, while planning for the challenge, by the piles of silk organza in the sewing room, supplies for a class in Bojagi ( Korean Patchwork) I was taking on Domestika
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| Idea for pant inset stripes |
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| E Tee and Helix Pant |
Love this interpretation! Perfect for summer, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous outcome. Love the Tijuana Tattoo fabric and the stripes you created on the pants. And it all looks terrific on you.
ReplyDeleteHi Audrey, I am a long time fan. First time commenting on your blog.... This is a bit unrelated but I remember reading a while back your post on hands and why they fascinate you. (You had made a garment with hand prints on the fabric.) I have been thinking about that post in the past year since I have been caring for my 88 year old father. How important these hands are to care for others! I read your blog for the excellent sewing but I appreciate your blog for the care you put into not only your handmade garments but into your family and life. I want you to know that I eagerly await every new posting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anonymous Fan.