Workshop Preparations (and a peek into the pattern-free class)

 This week has seen me back at the sewing machine, making samples of Chunky framed purses, all pimped and customised and ready to inspire people to come to my pre-Spring Carnival Purse-Making workshop at the CAE. 

 

 The red purse is made from the felted remains of my favourite red jumper (sweater).  And I'm so glad I finally got around to getting that slam-pressed gathered purse idea out of my head and into 3-dimensional form.  I also put the handle theory into action, and it works a treat, too.

 

I promised photos of the Pattern-Free Garment class before I looked at the quality of the photos.  The gorgeous light that streams into the upstairs room at GJ's is perfect for sewing.... not so much for photographing moving people with an iPad.

 

I was also a tad busy with the teaching, and didn't take as many photos as I'd have liked to.... but you get the idea, non?  There was much shaping and draping of fabric around bodies.

 

 

 I promised anonymity when I took this photo...hence the paper plate face...

 

We had toga tops and glamourously fluid dresses, asymmetrical skirts...

 

 ..and more toga tops...

 

...and this fabulous dress...

 

Love it.  So inspired by historical costume and so very up my alley...

 

 

I'm also preparing new notes for the Zippers For Bags class next week - adding another technique or two to choose from.  We have one space available in the class, and if you'd like to book in, I'll throw in a free bag pattern of your choice.  GO on... you know you want to.... :)