Sunday, April 14, 2013

An early start

I rose early this morning and the studio called.


Some old jeans were waiting to be cut


into pieces for the next apron.

Yes. The next apron.

The saga continues...

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  1. Love the stories in old jeans.
    Waiting for their transformation.
    Happy creating!

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    1. One pair of these were my jeans for dyeing reeds in and are a bit stained. I started to not use the stained parts, but then decided to...it's all part of my story, after all. Enjoy!

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  2. Oh me oh mi - there must be an itch that just needs scratching there! Hope you have fun - it's sometimes good to get straight back whilst you still remember all the sideways tracks you took (in case you want to avoid them (or take them again!)).

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    1. That's kind of the idea...well, that and I don't want to get my rusty apron dirty yet. Ha!

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  3. first thing into the studio... bliss.

    i really love piecing and stitching denim. there's something about this utilitarian fabric that fits so well to re-purposing.

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    1. It was very early yesterday morning...4:15 am-ish early. Woke up and was wide awake so I knew it would be useless to lay in bed.

      I've never worked with denim before, but am already loving the feel of it as the jeans are deconstructed.

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  4. J - are creative types not hilarious - we enjoy creating something so much we say to ourselves I could do that again - maybe in a different metal or fabric - it is only when we have a stash that we think - hmm!! I think I just might go over there and start anew. Enjoy the apron phase - maybe a really strong macho one for metal workers??? Go well - enjoy spring and the quiet of the mornings. B

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    1. So..."a really strong macho one for metal workers", huh? Too funny Barry. You never know how long this phase will last...or what might get created. Just saying...

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  5. Where did you get the apron from please? it is a great apron and would love to make on too with all my eco dyed pieces pf cloth. Lynda

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    1. Do you mean my rusty apron? I made it based on a very simple pattern that a friend shared - 34" x 44" fabric with straps. It was meant to be a straight basic pinafore apron, but once finished, there was too much loose fabric under my arms so I began to tweak it to fit my body. In the end, the shape is a simple A line...or Christmas tree as I told my daughters. It fits my body much better.

      An apron with your eco dyed fabrics would be wonderful! Please share photos if you make one. Enjoy!

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