Mission

Okay, so I want to be a designer (I always say that and I must say I'm pretty tired of hearing that phrase) so what better way to start than to make some simple pieces for myself and build my own sewing kit. I know it's kinda basic and easy but we all have to start from the easy stuff, right?

So here's my plan. I will either buy an entire sewing kit or make one myself. I consulted the website of Martha Stewart and found this: Click Here. It has all the essentials (and a few extras) for a not-so-basic sewing kit. I might try to assemble my own since I want it to have a personal touch. It might be a little pricier than buying a ready-made one but it'll be worth it.

For my first project, I will create a drapey, cascading sleeveless cardigan. It's gonna be easy. I've done it once and it was pretty. I still don't know what color, maybe grey or charcoal. The fabric has to be stretchy, of course so it's gonna be easy to drape and has extra flow. Maybe some cheap jersey or some knit.

something like this... but sans the sleeves

My next project will be a patterned vest. I'm planning to do it on wool since I want it to have a little volume to it. I might go for a houndstooth pattern, depending on how big the print is (the bolder, the better!) but if the print is not big enough, maybe a brocade or a really graphic print will do. I want this to be a bold statement piece. I definitely want this in black and white.

      houndstooth                          brocade                  black and white graphic

I hope I get to finish these pieces successfully. I'll post some updates soon!