the stuff I like

[anotheranon]

I'm not blind to the fact that the styles in my small (but growing) collection of designer duds closely mirrors the sorts of things I like to sew: asymmetry more often than not, with unusual shapes, details, and/or textures. In short, the things worth investing time or money in because there simply aren't anything like them available through usual channels, and they're more interesting to wear and make.

Even simple things can be special through their quality or not-immediately-apparent construction. Take this deceptively simple top for example. It looks plain but it's cut on the bias which changes the drape and fit significantly.

But no matter how it manifests itself, unusual = more work. In addition to the draping aspect I'm giving myself more roadblocks: in addition to the full bust adjustment and other tweaks to make it fit absolutely perfectly, this my first project using silk charmeuse, aka "silk slime" for it's slippery, fluid qualities that make even cutting the pieces a challenge.

It keeps things interesting from an assembly viewpoint and gives me experience with another aspect of dressmaking, but I'm trying to resign myself to the fact that even after 20+ years of sewing, I may not have anything wearable by the end of this adventure.

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[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Ah, the joys of acquiring (by buying or constructing) the things YOU want to wear instead of what the fashion police insist on. ***GRIN*** Did you get the recent email from Pattern Review about the slippery fabric online video class? Silk charmeuse is specifically mentioned in the description ... I can forward it to you if you didn't receive it (just looked at the email ... the class is actually on sale for $29.00 until midnight tonight and you're supposed to have permanent access to the video)