I love (seriously luuuurv) the Holly Jumpsuit pattern by By Hand London. But the "Playsuit" version is just not playful enough for me. Especially construction wise. Typically anything with a required invisible zipper is not "playful". The adjectives I would attach to garments with invisible zippers are, "elegant", "sexy", and, "fitted". So this is a… Continue reading Holly PLAYsuit Hack
In mastering a craft it is important to figure out what about it gives you satisfaction. For me, my satisfaction in any craft is experimentation and discovery. Therefore hemming 20 pants is going to make me want to kill myself or someone else very quickly. This is why I am a very selfish sewer. I… Continue reading (Selfish) Boyfriend Sewing Debunked
(this entertained me to an irrational extent š this might become a thing) Observation: Hemming pants is more complicated then hemming shorts or a dress. Usually with shorts or a dress if you donāt have it the exact correct length, it is very hard to notice. With pants it is a little more noticeable. If… Continue reading The Horizontal Balance Line Hem Experiment
An overly long, and probably unnecessary, deeper look into the inspiration behind my newest art work, Weather Peace. This piece was an attempt at self- acceptance. I could say something like, āI was diagnosed with hereditary chronic depression three years ago and since then have received continual treatmentā. But that doesnāt sound true at… Continue reading Tiny Bites
Thread, Fabric, Beads, Canvas Stretchers 18" X 24" Weathered Peace visualizes the physical damage caused to the brain by Depression. It depicts these outwardly invisible malformations as an internal storm suspended in oneās mind. Thunderstorms can be both destructive and soothing. They can explode with lighting, implode with tornado, rejuvenate with rain. It is not… Continue reading Weathered Peace, 2019
Here are some pages from an earlier draft of my Flat Pattern Alterations Workbook ! They talk about the important basic idea behind altering and truing a pattern. If you like what you see make sure you buy by $5 PDF on Etsy!
Abstract Emotion Samplers A series 30" X 11.5" Spray Paint and Thread on Cardstock A visual representation of emotions inspired by the beautiful compendium of words by John Koenig, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. In 0rder from top to bottom: Rubatosis: The unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat. Chrysalism: The amniotic tranquility of being indoors… Continue reading Abstract Emotion Samplers, 2018
I hate the responsibilities of adulthood. I do not hate adulthood! Being in charge of me is AWESOME. Having choices is awesome. I hate checking voicemails, emails, and actual mail. I hate insurance paperwork, loans paperwork, tax season, and trying to figure out estimated tax payments. I hate having to think about credit cards and… Continue reading “The Creative Adult is the Child who has Survived”
First. Craft show. Ever. Took me years to muster up the courage to do this. It just took trying to conquer years of insecurity, lack of direction, and one spray painted iron board later WALA I spent 7 hours standing in front of my measly wares watching people respond to a variety of my work… Continue reading The Craft Show Cherry POP
Book Cutout Collage Zine This Zine is my exploration between realism and abstraction. What is more realistic; an image a machine takes of the stars? A chart with facts and figures? Or a Portrait? The struggle between realism and abstraction represents the struggle between an idea and an end result. Images of Charles Csuriās Hummingbird… Continue reading Artistic Process, 2018
