I can't really explain it, but sometimes I get into an intense drafting/sewing mood, and can hash something out in an evening or two. Being a fashion student basically means being a fabric hoarder. There's nothing you can do about it, it just happens. During the Christmas break I went through my unhealthy amounts of fabric and organized everything into categories (knits, heavy wovens, light weight wovens, wools... blah blah blah). I have been obsessed with finding a kimono lately, and realized I had quite the inventory of fabric... so why would I pay for a store-bought kimono? I bought the white fabric with my fabricland membership, so I got it discounted, and I bought the black fabric for around $1.50 from school (donated Aritzia fabric!!) I drafted this garment and cut out the fabric last Saturday evening, and then realized that in order for it to be a kimono, I needed to drop the sleeve... which I forgot to do while drafting. So it's not quite a kimono anymore, more of a lightweight, flowy shell. The next day I set up my moms old, discoloured singer machine- which still works like a charm! and sewed it together. I love the idea of colour blocking, especially with black and white because they can be paired with any colour-its a classic colour (shade?) combination!
OUTFIT:
-Black & white shell over a slouchy grey lightweight knit sweater, tucked into blue denim skinny jeans, with brown suede ankle booties and a wool camel colour circle scarf.
OUTFIT:
-Black & white shell over a slouchy grey lightweight knit sweater, tucked into blue denim skinny jeans, with brown suede ankle booties and a wool camel colour circle scarf.