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September 11, 2007
september 11, 07
I've been struggling a bit with the need to find garment shapes I like to wear that don't have zippers in them, since I've crushed a few already and I'm afraid of damaging the press. The short skirts I made with elastic waistbands (wide bands cut off old t-shirts) are cute and comfortable and can go through the press without incident, but I want garments that are longer, to serve as a larger canvas for working on. So today I tried to make the same skirt longer, with pretty hideous results.
I hate this skirt immensely. I tried making it better by drawing on the front of it during a morning meeting, but it's the cut that's the problem. I'm going to chop off the waist and make it straight with a bit of a wrap. I've decided to try sewing in fabric loops and ties similar to what you'd use to tie up your canvas tent. While those will take considerable extra time to sew, they can go through the press without damaging anything, and having the long ties floating about could make some interesting marks in the prints.
Posted by jodi at September 11, 2007 11:15 PM | categories: skirt #7
Comments
What about doing skirts with ties like scrub pants? You know, a draw string thingy, like lots of folks make for Ren Faire wear? I'm thinking flat front and back, with a graceful and flattering width at the bottom, rather than the top. If you don't want a gap at the side seam, some sort of detachable button for the preservation and safety of the press. What about eyelet button holes and lacings?
Posted by: chris at September 12, 2007 09:52 PM
Hi, your project is amazing!! I'm wearing a simple vintage wrap skirt today that would be perfect for printing on (nothing to crush...) I may have to make one to draw on myself. I can trace it for you if that would help
Tatjana
Posted by: tatjana at September 17, 2007 01:23 PM