Sew Thus is Life...

PhilaU participants: Me, Patricia Jimenez, Jasmine Mason, Yulia Zhurba, Brittany West

Ok, I know I'm getting really bad about keeping up with posts. So here's a quick recap of all that's going on. Wedding Dress: Is back in my possession, of course there was a myriad of things my teacher and tech design guy wanted me to fix, not only for the Sew In Love show but the annual school show too. (blah) On top of that they wanted me to add beading EVERYWHERE. Ummm... in progress of sorts. Here's what it looked like before pre- added embellishment (the original fabric is already embroidered and sequined, I guess more is more his time..)  front, with overskirt  back front again, without overskirt Collection 1: Had my concept and color crit/ presentation already, now we're working on sketches and complete looks. I lucked out in finding two models already, I'm waiting to hear from one more before I have to resume my search. The title of it is called "Motherland Redux" and is based around wax prints and African transmodernism.I'll post pic...

ahhhhh yes. What we all have been waiting for, the sign my college career is actually winding down. (or up, if you look at the workload). My grande finale part one if you will. Or the end of what little social life I had. Anyway, I have had some pre-thought on what I want to accomplish this semester with this. So here goes: 1. I crave, love, breathe, eat simplicity . However i like handwork... kind of oxymoronic. This semester, like spring 2011 semester and even last fall, I want the fabric to do the work and let the silhouette take a back seat. 2. I crave, love, breathe eat comfort . I want my "woman" to be comfortable. Not just in a "in her own skin way" because the styles I'm planning are very body conscious, but also just COMFORTABLE. Breathable knits, loose wovens. I want her to feel as if shes wearing her favorite legging/sweats/t- shirt combo, not a bandage dress (even if it is a bandage dress). 3. I LOVE AFRICAN CULTURE! and INDIAN CULTURE! and CARIBB...