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Fabric Stash Challenge: Burgundy Faux Snake Skin

It took way longer than I anticipated for me to get to the next fabric in the fabric stash challenge, but I got there and have made these shorts!

The pattern I used is McCall's pattern M7726 and, while it is a classic style, the pattern itself is not as straightforward as I thought it would be. I made some adjustments and I'll discuss that in a later post when I do a formal pattern review.

2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

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.

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.