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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 1, 2015 13:42:45 GMT
JUNE was a very busy month for me, with my Colorado Artist Residency and the start of many fiber projects. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have begun to remake or sew my own clothes--something I have not done for many, many years. The reasons are numerous, but if you google the slow fashion movement or slow stitching, you will find a trend towards what is sustainable and fair in the fashion industry. Obviously, not everyone has jumped on the bandwagon, but there are various movements trending towards sustainable growing practices and general questioning of where your garments are coming from. That’s about as political as I want to be in this space. I find it very refreshing that there has been a resurgence in home arts and crafts, from knitting to machine sewing to felt-making. There are quite a few independent pattern makers who have become quite popular. I will provide links in an upcoming post. But for now, here is my newest wardrobe addition, an Alabama Chanin pattern using 100% organically grown cotton (USA) and hand-sewn appliqué. Handmade Alabama Chanin Shirt by catwycliff, on Flickr Handmade Alabama Chanin Shirt by catwycliff, on Flickr What have you been making lately?
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 1, 2015 16:04:38 GMT
It's gorgeous Cathy! Well worth the time and effort.
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Post by Teri Berry on Jul 1, 2015 16:16:53 GMT
Beautiful Cathy, I love how you have 3 different tones in the appliqué too, is the lighter blue a bleached / dyed pattern in the main fabric?
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 1, 2015 21:08:40 GMT
Very nice Cathy - I know how much work those are and you have done an excellent job.
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Post by Frances on Jul 2, 2015 2:44:47 GMT
Great Job
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jul 2, 2015 8:43:01 GMT
A lovely piece of upcycling, you do lead an interesting life, have you any other pieces to show?
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 2, 2015 12:39:08 GMT
Thank you all! I am working on additional pieces and will show them here as they are completed.
Teri, you are correct. Those three different tones represent the top layer (peacock), the bottom layer (black), and the silver paint traces on the top layer (meant to be shown, about 1/8-1/4 inch after cutting away the inside design). BTW, this is the Magdalena stencil from Alabama Chanin.
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Post by zed on Jul 2, 2015 12:44:18 GMT
Very nicely done, Cathy I did lots of dyeing lately, and it finally all dried so I could move it, it had taken over the whole living room.
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Post by Teri Berry on Jul 2, 2015 21:25:04 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 2, 2015 22:30:52 GMT
Really nice hat Teri - the silks look great on there.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 2, 2015 23:33:28 GMT
Beautiful form to your hat, Teri. Are those silk hankies?
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 3, 2015 0:18:50 GMT
Oh my favorite color way, love it Teri. The silk looks great on a neat host.
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Post by Frances on Jul 3, 2015 0:38:28 GMT
Love the hat - did you make it for someone?
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Post by jwugg on Jul 3, 2015 5:17:37 GMT
Great hat, Teri, was it on a flat resist? Must have been huge, to get all those folds.
How was Woolfest? Got pics? Could you write a report on it? I'd love to go one year
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Post by zed on Jul 3, 2015 10:45:51 GMT
That's gorgeous, Teri, the colours are fab!
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