my creative space

This week my creative space is all about getting ready for tomorrow nights drinks, nibbles and festivities at Olive Grove in Brunswick. I've been making bags, and making cowl necked tops. You man remember this one? (dodgy pics here - low batteries and shade = crap images ... ah well!)I've also been redrafting some elements of a dress I drafted some weeks back. I've sewn it up, but the pattern needs a few little tweaks. I hope to have it ready so I can sew some up for the shop after Christmas. I'm loving it so far, especially sewn up in linen with contrasting woolen kimono fabric.

More creative spaces over here. Thanks for hosting Kirsty.

bagged

I've been on a bag making mission over the past couple of days. I haven't really made any bags before, so I've been enjoying the process. I made the first one for myself (not pictured). I wanted a bag that was big enough for a book, bottle of water, biy big chunky camera and other bits of paraphenalia I invariably cart around. This size does the trick! The bags are made from a thick black (flat/non-stretchy) denim, and are lined with pockets inside and out, and finished with a spunky hand made wooden button. I have more of these cut out- they'll be ready for the little shin-dig at Olive Grove on Friday. By the way, there are two $50 gift vouchers up for grabs on the night, as well as some other give aways.

what are you doing this Friday?

Free on Friday? In Melbourne? Love shopping handmade? Come along to Olive Grove in Brunswick and have some drinks and nibblies with us. We'd love to see you there!

Our designers include Ubu Lala, MiM, Troika, Polly Pratt, Pieces of You, Finki, Deb Fell Over, Grrl Assassin, Troika and me!

my creative space

I didn't mean to have the little blogging break I did... it's the time of year. Is it as equally insane for everyone else?? My creative space and I have been spending a lot of time together. I have been making like a mad thing. Tees, tops, skirts and soap. I'm planning to start some dresses soon too. I have drafted a couple of dress patterns that I'm really excited about. I'm hoping to make one up for myself tomorrow.In my space right now though- skirts. I found a few metres of this bamboo fabric yesterday. I'm sewing them up into simple a-line skirts with a zipper at the back. I only have enough fabric for 3, so they're in small, medium and large. They'll make their way into Olive Grove tomorrow.More creative spaces here. Thanks for hosting Kirsty!

my creative space

Does this count as 'my creative space'?? My lovely friend is due to have her baby at any moment. She had her Blessingway the other day, and I did a henna tattoo on her belly. I saw her briefly today, and it has stained beautifully. Her three year old daughter added some of her own special touches... checking first that it 'wouldn't hurt baby'.

More spaces here... no doubt more on the crafting side!

forks

Wahooo! I finally have a 'forks' screen that worked! I got a finer mesh screen, and that seems to have made a difference. I am so happy!! As soon as the kids are in bed, I am printing! Lots of these are going to be at Olive Grove on Thursday. Have a fella in your life who needs a tee...?

my creative space

Today I'm sewing a bunch of skirts... I did mean to be printing men's tshirts, but that's not happening now. I couldn't get a clean exposure of my forks pattern. I think I need to get a screen with a finer mesh. This is the test print I did. Maybe I have overly perfectionist tendencies, but I really want a nice sharp, crisp and clean stencil. This is none of those things.I also have a new desk! A street find, and a great one. To maximise storage and shelving space, I've put some old chairs at the back of the desk, and have used planks of wood I scavenged from the old Carlton United Brewery when it was being demolished. It's great having this desk, as it means that I can now use the old desk for printing and cutting.

More creative spaces over at Kirsty's.