Sunday, August 21, 2011

Starting from the Start.

So after much toing and froing, I am finally getting be back to making. It's a very exciting time and I am so impatient to get everything going all at once, I get frustrated when each task takes so much longer than anticipated. Is anybody out there good at time management? 
I have been searching and researching the optimum pattern cutting resource and have finally settled on one thats a good fit for me.  I am now in the process of starting all my patterns from scratch, previously my patterns were a hodge podge of different sources, but I find for selling clothing online, the sizing is more important so I am trying to be as accurate as possible.

Pattern cutting and grading.


Finalised pattern being used to cut out fabric.

Here is a sneak peek at my starter project, the silk tee. I could not help but have a delve into the fabric shops in Canada, and came back with some gorgeous silks in candy colours. Last of the summer wine, I hope to get these up before Autumn really kicks in. So summery, but I could't resist.
Strips cut to make bias binding


Sewn, folded, pressed and ready for application.

All the preparation done, just need to be sewn up now .


Friday, August 19, 2011

Inspiration



A few more inspirational photos from Canada...
It doesn't matter where you go in the Canadian Rockies, every photo is like a postcard. Just incredible natural beauty. These rocks were high up at a glacier, I'm not sure what type of rock they were, but they did sparkle like granite. The colour combinations were just beautiful.



Ok, check out the Fijian Bride and Groom outfits. Made from PAPER and hand painted!!!! I was completely blown away by them, the Grooms silhouette is amazing too. Apologies for the glass reflection, but unfortunately they would not let me climb inside to take a photo...


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Back in the game!


Well,
How life has changed since my last post, married and living by the sea, 2 drastic changes! Looking back at myself now its hard for that person to imagine what the future held. Didn't mean to be away this long but such is life..


Here are a few pictures from my travels of late that I just had to share, I love anthropological museums, and Bc's, in Canada is the best!





Zuni pottery owls, love the beak/handles.














Monday, May 17, 2010



A few collage cards to keep me busy over the weekend!

Monday, December 21, 2009

"Purf"- The perfect purse





At last I have gotten to work on my new range of "purfs"

Thay are available in A6/A5 and A4 sized, and are designed to fit your notebook or sketchbook and all your bits and bobs for arts and craft.
The largest A4 purf will also hold our 13" macbook as a scrath cover.

You can see more here at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37198605

Friday, October 2, 2009

paperandstitch


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28016595


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28099016


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31150665

Thanks to the lovely brittni for asking me to take part in this months Paperandstitch exhibition!
http://www.papernstitch.com/shop/janeyclothing

There are lots of lovely art pieces, vintage and hand-made goodies to feast you eyes upon.
I am offering free shipping to all paperandstitch customers for the month! Just type "paperandstitch" into the notes to sellers and I will refund you through paypal. Above are a few of my favorite pieces today...

Wednesday, September 16, 2009


My magenta dress just got mentioned on the etsy storque spotlight section

http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/fashion-sense-alison-kellys-picks-for-fall-5182/