My New Drapes

This is the similar fabric to the apron I  made for Heather last year. My new kitchen is red and I happen to find this great kitchy fabric and had to have it.  I think it goes well with the kitchen!

I LOVE THIS DRESS

So I had this red linen left over from Babes in Toyland, it was used for Little Red Ridding Hoods cape. I didnt know quite what to do with it until I found the pattern for this dress.  The reason being two fold: I had enough yardage for it, and the example on the pattern sleeve was a wool tweed dress.

You might not be able to see it, but this is a very open weave and kind of rough linen in a bright cherry red.  it has a boat neck and deep V back.  Double darts in the high waisted skirt that has a slight A line gives the dress a little swing.  The bodice has an over drape gathered down int he center (I added the brooch where they suggested another bow - that was too much even for me).

What I love so much about this dress is the way it hugs the form! even without fitting it it hugs my size 8 dress form like they were made to go together.  I I am putting this dress on my etsy account today and hope it goes to a good home.

MAD MEN

            The first new dress that I made for my Etsy shop is inspired by the hit show "Mad Men"

The clothes  for this show are so detailed and period specific. This show is really responsible for changing the way many women look at work clothes. There has been a huge return to "dressing" for work. Following on this trend I wanted to create something to pay homage to the beautiful costumes created by Janie Bryant.  Within my extensive pattern collection I have found a number of dresses that remind me of these clothes. So here is the first one I have created:

  

It is a tan cotton stretch, with a faint teal stripe.  I accented this with a great teal linen I found at a store here in the fashion district. The dress itself is a beautiful high waisted pencil skirt with a short sleeve louse on top, gathered over the bust and a deep keyhole  opening tied by a large bow. the back of the skirt has a hidden

kick pleat. For whatever reason the kick pleat was the hardest decision for me to make.
          My initial idea was to use the teal linen for this, as a splash of color when you walk.  But after I did this I was a little concerned it was to "costume" and not real enough. But my partner Richard convinced me the detail was cute and since the fabric was dark it would be a good way to brighten it. So I stuck with my plan and think it turned out rather cute!

     This is the first dress I made for my etsy shop, and hope that it is a good way to kick things off!

ETSY SHOP!

I have created an ETSY shop at the urging of Heather.
I am taking my love of vintage clothing, sewing, and my pattern collection and making these great dresses available for purchase!
RJINNY is my ETSY shop name. Only three things listed at this time, but more will be added soon!

Humpty Part Deux

                       So here is the final result of the Humpty Dumpty for "Babes in Toyland".


After it was all said and done I sketched him and actually sent it to the actor who was so excited to see me painting and working.  My mother thought it would be a nice thing, he is really interested in theatre and this was a great opportunity for him.   He was kind enough to send me a thank you and the pic of him in it.

I just got the CD of photos and have not had a chance to upload them yet, but when I do I will post them here for all to see how the show as a whole turned out!