I was, and still am, thrilled with this video made by friend and filmmaker Millefiore Clarkes. It documents a morning/afternoon of sewing glory. It really is my favorite way to spend a day, or evening for that matter, with some CBC radio on in the background and snow falling outside. That was how I spent my evening last night so I guess it is still fresh in my mind.
The participants, making items from Stay-Stitched, are Becka Viau and Michelle Hooper. Michelle made the Retro Dress pictured below. Originally, it was a Roman style of dress because of the multiple gathers at the neckline. My intention for it was to be a 60's style like below, but when Michelle had on her finished product, with the gathers spread out creating a wider neckline, there was a definite similarity to Greek or Roman Tunics. I think it turned out fantastically! The best part is, it's one of the easiest designs in the book.
Becka made the Tote bag. Seems simple enough, but to make it extra strong, and a bit more of a challenge, the straps go entirely around the bag. This is tricky when it comes to the layout and measuring of the straps. She ended up with one a bit longer than the other, but with some clever customizing, Becka made the bag her own. It turned out wonderfully and even better, she now has a practical item that suits her needs and can be used everyday.
Good day, great accomplishments, and a beautiful video capturing the feeling behind it all. Big thanks to Mille, Michelle, and Becka for their help in this project. You can see more of Millefiore's work on her site onethousandflowers.tv/ .
The book release for Stay-Stitched is going to be December 10th at MUSE artspace, 211 Euston St., Charlottetown, PEI, from 7-9pm. Come watch the video again, try your hand and foot at using a sewing machine, view some finished pieces up close on non-living models, and maybe not so close on the living ones, and enjoy mini muffins and other goodies made by my Mom with some relatively cheap wine. The book will be available, fingers crossed, by the first week of December at The Green Man and The Bookmark, and will be for sale at the show as well.
This looks amazing.. Everyone is talking about it! Can't wait!!
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