Updated Handcrafted Ethnic

Don't you love to weave together all the parts of a

 finely created design?

 

 

That describes me.

 

I love to weave all the elements of  the finished project in my head.

 

First, I plan the overall theme.
Today's theme is Updated Handcrafted Ethnic. 

 

 

Next, I think about just the right color and pattern to suit the theme and the wearer of the finished project.
 

 
So the process begins... first the handcrafted. I made this lace and fabric insert for the blouse.

Plotting the layout of the lace insert.

 

 Adding a knit lining behind the bodice.

The completed bodice front.

 

 

 

Next the color...

I wanted this outfit to feature autumn colors- brown, gold, teal, forest green, pink (that bright pink that sugar maple leaves turn in the fall), and a creamy white to blend all the colors together.

Corduroy

PATTERN....

Pattern is so important to ethnic designs. I love the freedom that ethnic designs have to mix patterns. What fun it was to add these accessories to the mix.

A bit of lace and a sparkly button pin that I made to go on the vest

 

A different kind of button latch
 

 

The secret ingredient...HIDDEN SPARKLE!

Adding a band of color to the sparkle underskirtGold embroidery thread was used with a double ladder stitch to attach the color band to the bottom of the underskirt. After sewing the excess fabric was cut off next to the stitching to create a smooth finish. I sewed an underskirt that can be added to the outfit out of shiny gold flecked fabric and edged the circle skirt with a band of teal.

And now a look at my creation that I created in my head...

and worn by my favorite rock star!

"What should I sing?"

 

 

The individual pieces:

 

 

 

 My first time ever sewing on a sweater knit.

I hope you enjoyed viewing my personal style...
Deborah