G . O : Pinterest

 

Getting On :

Pinterest Boards : 

Mine-Shop-On-Etsy on Pinterest

This is my board on Pinterest - with my Etsy. I have only recently made this addition but have several boards for personal events and research. Largely for reference photos, designs and textile techniques. I have used it through university. I've looked into knitting, cooking, sewing, fashion and clothes patterns. 

I have a love for cosplay but very little experience - Pinterest has been a great way to explore so much. And with some keep research, pictures and some links over a long period. I often can't gather a lot of what I enjoy in one place to look back at years later, that isn't my own work or writings.  

I hope that adding my own work and experiences will add to someone else doing the same. Trying some new or finding something they like to look at. Even if its just someone looking and feeling like they can also make that theirs.

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C . W : Patterns

 

Changing Wardrobes : 

Patterns : Prima July 2015 & 6557

These two patterns are for halter neck dresses, on the left is the Prima pattern July 2015. Let most of of Prima pattern was gifted to me. It's a simple halter style with a V-neck and tied at the neck. With a variate for a child's dress, with elastic, rather than a zip, and no darts. 

The second pattern is 6557 - its from simplicity and was brought at a market. This pattern has 5 dress styles with a few fastening options. With halter neck and other options for straps, as well.

A halter neck dress is a good choice for summer, with the most popular fabric being cotton/linen. These two patterns are very different - both in silhouette and level. The prima pattern is still fitting with darts and with a simple simple skirt, while the simplicity pattern (on the right) has 3 parts. A skirt, waist and bust. This raises the level for those sewing, but the shapes and options should not be difficult to follow, but adding gathers, piping and bound edges also increases the work. 

This increase in work and complexity also increases the options and wear-ability. Teaching you can take a simple dress for summer, the beach or a simple evening, to take other skills you've learned for a more unique design and tailored. Taking a chance to learn and applying what you've learned through both patterns I feel more options will open up. 

For myself I'm most interested in 6557's option E - I wouldn't have the waist tie, but the sweet heart neckline would be great in a red/purple satin. I have a lot of trouble with halter neck dresses due to the pull on my neck - I feel I could learn to make more support within the dress and make adjustments to the tie to reduce the pull. I have a preference for a fitted dress and the waist would allow for the fit I want, this is only big factor. The shape to both is lovely and with the various on the second pattern or some inspired additions - Anyone can play with the design of a dress or two.

             

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G . O : Watercolour Tags

  

Getting On :

Watercolour Tags : Die-cutting Paper Crafts

I started die-cutting in 2020, as a way to help make a friend's wedding invites. I've had a lot of fun with it, and made a point to buy dies that would be used again. With the ideas for cards and gift trimmings, e.g. boxes and tags. I made a few for friends and family as gifts over Christmas. I also made several available on Etsy. I still do. However, since December I wanted to continue to play with die-cutting - I've struggled with designing cards, but had fun with newer weights of card and paper. including the title of this post - watercolour paper. I've had fun with painting designs and adding texture to paper that can be used as a material. This has made some very abstract and refreshing unique pieces.

Etsy @AnimalRev

It's been nice to plan and explore with basic designs, then finding I can twist what I've learnt in a new way. I always like applying my new skills to others, whether I'm still learning or I'm established my abilities. I think I prefer plant themes. However, the tones and textures made with layering colour like on my gift bags, below - is a design I want to plant with further. I'm hoping this will lead me to build more card design and building skills, as even if I don't sell cards. I would love to be able to send homemade cards to family and friends. To do that I need to be happy with the results I want to give. Preferably, this would also be holding myself to a standard, as if this was a product, personal or not. 

I'm going to keep looking for more inspiration, more colour and how to add finishing touches to each piece. Finding a style all my own, within just papercrafts and paper cutting.

Etsy @AnimalRev

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