Sewing habits
I’ve noticed recently that I do something a bit odd when sewing.
Crochet and TV. The perfect combination?
Coincidentally both Sandra and I, in our ‘spare time’, have been doing a spot of crochet. I’ve eventually finished off a granny square blanket for a friends new baby and Sandra is working on a blanket for herself!
Variations on a pattern - Colette Macaron
There is a great post over on Tilly’s blog right now about Stitcher’s Indecision (an ailment I suffer from mildly but that’s another blog post entirely…). She talks about “the ability to design bespoke garments exactly how you want them. You choose the colour, the style, the fit, the neckline, the sleeve, the buttons…”
Progress and Packaging
Things are still ticking along nicely at gather HQ. Our pattern is SO nearly there, but we’ve decided to make a few last minute design changes which has slowed us down a little. We’ve tweaked a sleeve, lowered a neckline - all little details that you don’t realise make a massive difference until you have a few finished dresses in front of you!
Tuesday’s Gathering
I’m always drawn to richly-coloured dense prints. As hard as I try for the benefit of my wardrobe to buy and make plain classic clothing so that I can at least pretend that I’m sophisticated, I always get sidelined by yet another an amazing print dress or wildly patterned fabric. Ikat therefore, is just my thing.
A progress update
We’re hard at work at the moment working on our final samples and we’ve now made what will (hopefully!) be our last design alterations. The dress is looking great!
Tuesday’s gathering
The Spring/Summer 2012 collections were full of this classic print. Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, and Pucci are just a few of the big names who showed some of the hottest ways to wear it. Here are a few of our current favourites!
Patterns - how do you use yours?
We’re spending an awful lot of time at the moment working with our pattern pieces. We’re currently also doing a lot of research into the best paper to print on to. Which brings me to this question: What do you do with your pattern pieces?
A gather day out
Today was a good day for gather. After a “we are grown up and responsible really” meeting at the bank, we decided to do what we do best and go fabric shopping!
A progress update and some fabric inspiration
A belated Happy New Year to you all!