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A Multi Room Oasis
I’ve been saying to no one in particular that this room should feel like a lush enchanted oasis. (Arwa gave me those vibes a little bit. ) During the day it should feel relaxing and like a day spent by the side of a lagoon. And at night it should feel like a quiet breeze carrying you under the Milky Way.
2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process
How To Make a Hanging Plant Chandelier
Furniture Refresh: Reupholstering Andover by Davis Allen for Stendig Dining Chair
Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print
Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I, this dress was made using Vogue V9311 and a beautiful Hawaiian print rayon challis from Hawaii Fabric Mart.
Stitching The Stash: Red Ankara Print
Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I , these are the garments I made from the beautiful red, black, and white geopmetric Ankara wax print fabric I picked up from Zesty Couture about a year ago. A skirt adapted from McCalls M8051, View B and a self drafted top.
Sketchbook: Color Practice
My sketchbooks are devoid of color usually because I run out of steam or I don’t want to “ruin” a sketch I like, but I found in this practice I was really enjoying the process. It didn’t have to be perfect and I was looking forward to making mistakes. Or in the words of the great Bob Ross: happy little accidents.
I Wanted Black Walls and Now I Have Them
Using a starch medium, fabric is adhered to the walls and can be removed by saturating the fabric with water and peeling the fabric off. The fabric can then be laundered and reused. Typically, people use this technique to take advantage of the wide variety of prints available in fabrics, its relatively low cost as compared to using wallpaper, and its damage free removable aspect.
My Favorite Fashion Illustration Techniques Resources
Sketchbook: 2024 Birthday Gown Design Progress
Right now I’m thinking gold and white with flowing ethereal vibes. Sparkle, drip, elegant, soft, petal, bold are the words that come to mind when I think of what I want to feel and look like when I step out in it. In the next week or so I’ll be illustrating ideas for the final look and will begin gathering materials to make it happen.
When I sent her photos of my most recent on a whim acquisition, my mother asked, “Are you a collector?” Yes? At this point, yes. Introducing my new to me 1921 Singer Model 66. Stunning, I know. Sporting the classic red scroll or red eye decals and equipped with a motor, foot pedal, and work light; replete with the original oak carrying case that admittedly has seen better days.