The Photograph

Hi again

While this past time has been spent doing some independent reading about the actual making of clothing, I fiured it's time to introduce my inspiration for the pattern that I plan on creating.

This photograph was taken for a project in my photography class where we experimented with colors. Since I plan on creating some clothing for this project, I've decided that I would like to create the actual pattern for the clothing as well, and I'm using this photograph to create a print. I have no experience in pattern making or in textiles, so I'm grateful for my internship with Nikki, who has experience with this type of thing. I'm not sure how the pattern for this fabric will turn out yet, as I need to decide how I am going to work the "repeat," but I will soon be working on this next week.

Aside from this, I have worked one CAbi show with Kristin (which was the preview show) and will be working another one very soon. I found that working one show can be pretty exhausting and time consuming, as this apparel is not sold in a typical clothing store. CAbi uses its consultants to host shows at their homes and other places, and as a result setting up a show can be difficult. However, it also makes it easier to get some personal interaction with the potential buyers and find out exactly what they want in a piece or what they like in a piece. I'm excited for the next show coming up soon and will hopefully have more (and better) pictures to post.

^a CAbi outfit on a mannequin from the preview show

Larissa :)