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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C . W : Patterns

Changing Wardrobes : 

Patterns : March 2015 & July 2019

March 2015 Prima Pattern on the left has culottes and loose boxy top, in a long enough to almost hit the hips. The top has 3 option, including a lace trim. I have noted on the pattern I would lengthen this pattern, this in is relation to the culottes as I don't like most trousers hitting me mid leg. The length -with shop brought clothes- are often too long and hit the wrong part of my ankle/leg. I'd have this hit mid ankle or shorten to hit a little higher on me. This pattern will be comfy but likely need to be adjusted for most people. Shortening the top for a more purposeful boxy top or even a loose crop top. 

While on the right, I have July 2019 Prima Pattern with a loose top with a few options on length, hem shaped and front detail. A very comfy style again and loose fitting - the type you could wear all summer or as a cover up. With this style you could also length the sleeves by another 3/4cm and roll hem as decoration.

For me - I lean towards the March 2015 pattern - both for the top and culottes. I like a boxy top - but either men's or shorter - hitting the waist not the hips. The suggestion of the lace details are very appealing. As is playing with a fit of the culottes, extending the hem a little I can easier shorten them as needed.

I like a loose trouser with pleats in the waistband, giving plentily of space for hips and movement. I could see making a set with cotton/polyester culottes and a top of printed or textured viscose. Contrasting colours and print could be a lot of fun. 

The left pattern 5827 appears to be very simple with the option for contrasting fabrics and high keyhole opening.

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C . W : Patterns

C . W : Patterns

Changing Wardrobes : 

Patterns : Aug 2014 & May 2015

Both of these patterns were given to me - both are separates to a make a whole outfit. May 2015 Prima Pattern on the left, makes up a squared necked dress and fitted jacket. White Aug. 2014 Prima pattern makes up a top and skirt pairing. Both patterns allow for matching sets or mixing fabrics or patterns.

These two patterns are of two very different styles of necklines and though the dress and top have similar dart placements - they can be fitted to be more boxy/loose, as the dress is photographed or more fitted as the top. It would also be possible to swap the necklines between them - as long as any sewer is aware of the changes it it bring. For my style - last year I would have likely sewn the dress - I try to wear less trousers when I'm out of work and its even a little warm. Make it out of floral cotton or a glittered black fabric with a heavier cotton. Lowering the neckline a by 2-4 cm. 

However, I would lean towards the jacket from May 2015 Pattern and the skirt from the Aug. 2014 pattern. Making them in matching small print. OR a floral skirt and soft great jacket. I'd do this to have more jackets that would fit me well and I enjoy sewing skirts a lot after making many sun dresses at the beginning of lockdown. The skirt would pair well with a lot more tops I own.  

The jacket - if care is taken- could even be made it cotton with sheer panels or lacey effects. Making a very unique piece.

The top is could become boxy and short on my body - due to my bust. I can make several adjusts to help the fit - however if I made the top and it wasn't a perfect fit I wouldn't wear it even with a matching skirt. Or amazing fabric I loved.

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G . O : Cushion Making

Getting On :

Cushion Making : 

Simple cushions but a gift since I brought the fabric with them in mind. I wanted them to look smart and I'm so glad that the binding added to the cushion, rather than aging them badly. I used a black poly cotton to give a smart look to the back. as well. 

I feel I made the cases a little too big and thus loose on the cushion. These however are for a bed and this might be more of a advantage. For a simple project it took me while to get to.

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G . O : Cushion Making