Color! Color! Color! That is one of my favorite aspects of nature - I am always fascinated by vibrant colors and by how they are combined in flowers. My own garden is often an inspiration for a color combination in a garment. Here is a photo of a clematis in my backyard: dark green in the leaves, intense purple in the blooms, light yellow in the bloom's center ... It indeed brought a lot of interest into my backyard!
After a quick trip to the fabric store, I found a lovely light pink/dark purple fabric that resembled the flower. I designed a simple sheath pullover dress: a great option for a summer day.
I inserted dark green sleeves with a pleat to add volume to the shoulders. I made the sleeves out of a shirt I inherited (never throw away a lovely garment, it will come in handy one day!). To the back of the dress I added an oval insert - I wanted the dress to be simple in the front but to have an interesting design elements in the back. The oval is meant to imitate the shape of a tank top; it adds a 'sporty' touch to the dress.
Isn't it lovely when what is around us, such as the vibrant colors of nature, can inspire a project?
I inserted dark green sleeves with a pleat to add volume to the shoulders. I made the sleeves out of a shirt I inherited (never throw away a lovely garment, it will come in handy one day!). To the back of the dress I added an oval insert - I wanted the dress to be simple in the front but to have an interesting design elements in the back. The oval is meant to imitate the shape of a tank top; it adds a 'sporty' touch to the dress.
Isn't it lovely when what is around us, such as the vibrant colors of nature, can inspire a project?