Our fashion show chair for the upcoming 2018 Haute Couture Fashion Show has been very inspired by the work of American designer, Stephen Burrows. She would really love to have an entire segment of the show devoted to pieces that have been inspired by his work.
Yesterday, I shared with you the sewing challenge entitled, "Designin' December." Linda of Nice Dress, Thanks I Made It, loves to sew and loves to try and inspire others to sew, so she came up with the idea to encourage others to copy, rather than purchase a garment that they would like to have in their wardrobe. If you would like to participate, she even has a button that you can attach to your blog.
When I did a little research on Stephen Burrows, I found the coat below and loved it! So I told our fashion show chair that I would recreate it with the hope of getting a few others to make up a Stephen Burrows inspired design for the fashion show. So since I am coping a designer original, I thought I may as well participate in the Design' December challenge.
My fabric just arrived yesterday. My coat will not be an exact match, but still inspired by the original. Sadly, I just couldn't get the light right, as the colors are much more vibrant than they appear, especially the yellow. It's much closer to the yellow in the original coat.
Now to make up a muslin. The coat is a very basic design, it's just a matter of the placement of the colors. I think it will be a lot of fun to play around with the colors.
The fabric is a washable merino wool ponte from Fabrications in Michigan. I was a little concerned that all of the colors that they had on their website might not be available, but when I called to order, I was told that if they don't have it in stock, it's not on the website. Nice!
So, a fun new project.
You won't miss me walking down the street!!!
Those jeans are fantastic! I'm a sucker for good topstitching details like that. Your coat will be so vibrant! Are you going to line it since it's a knit?
ReplyDeleteI agree on the jeans. Just might have to get that pattern! I think I will actually underline the coat with a fusible knit to give it just a bit more body, and then line it will a knit as well. It's important that I stay warm ;)
DeleteOh, so happy to hear you got a good report! Carry on!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. I'm always so nervous the few weeks leading up to my appointment. Ya never know!! The doctor is a real sweetheart and I told him that when he smiles, I smile :)
DeleteAuditioning your color-placement ought to be fun! Can’t wait to see the finished coat! So exciting!
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Kelley~
I'm excited too! I have a little black that I may add to the mix, as it's a good grounding color. whatever, it will be fun :)
DeleteSo glad to hear you got a good report. Brava! Your coat will be a smash. I look forward to seeing your finished products. Another Brava!
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy for your good dr report.
ReplyDeleteYour coat will be amazing.
Oh wow what a fabulous coat will look amazing in the colours you chose. Glad to hear you got a good doctor's report too.
ReplyDeleteGreat news - love this coat and can't wait to see your version. Stay well.
ReplyDeleteAmazing fabrics and the inspiration coats are just so beautiful. This looks quite complicated but really worth the extra effort. Xx
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