November 30, 2006
Entry Deadline Drawing Near!
I am very excited to see all the entries that are coming in for the Inventor Challenge, due tomorrow December 1. Each one is so unique; everyone interpreting the pattern in different ways.
Interpretation is one aspect of this project that really intrigues me. People look at the world through different eyes. The way I see the world could be completely different from the way others see it. The same thing happens in design. When I was putting together my mood board for the Inventor, all my inspiration was coming from thoughts of luxury. The feeling of soft, plush fabrics in rich tones and delicate details that are almost hidden. Sometimes these inspirations come from the runways, magazines, or my favorite source of inspiration: street fashion. Thus, the mood for my Inventor Jacket was created.
Each person saw this pattern in a different light. I am sure you all will enjoy viewing the entries. Again, all entries are due tomorrow, December 1, 2006. If you have any concerns about the deadline, feel free to email the address below. All entries will be posted in our Gallery Section-Designer Challenge: Reinvent the Inventor for voting starting December 6-13. To vote contact us at: esnethen@sewingworkshop.com OR 1.800.466.1599. The winners will be announced Friday, December 15, 2006 via email and it will be posted on our website.
For additional information, see the Promotions section of our website.
Thank you to everyone who has taken on the challenge!!
Erin
November 14, 2006
Holiday Shipping
The holiday season is upon us. It seems to sneak up without warning every year. Now don't get me wrong, I love the smell of apples and cinnamon, turkey roasting, pumpkin pie and the feeling of family around a warm fire. But with cozy memories also comes the frantic rush of holiday deadlines.
With that said, there will be some delays in shipping throughout November and December. We will be closed next week (November 20-24) for business, so please be patient with your orders. If you place an order from November 16-27, your order will be delayed. Once we return on the 27th, we will be sure to get all past orders in the mail as quickly as possible. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
As always, happy holidays and happy sewing!!
Erin
November 09, 2006
Erin's Inventor Inspiration
There is always something each season that stands out in my mind. One little detail is always in center stage, that I want to add to everything garment I make or in every piece of clothing I buy. This fall that very detail is gathers or pleats. With all the extreme silhouettes gracing the runways, the oversized look is in. What is the best way to create volume? Pleats! Gathers! And I can't get enough of it.
WIth that said, you won't be too surprised to see the assortment of inspiration I have collected for the Inventor Challenge. I love seeing pleats in medium, even heavy-weight wool; gathers in velvet and light-weight wool. Then you contrast the structured menswear feel with that of feminine lace or silk. The look is striking and unexpected.
The Challenge has begun!!
Erin
Kathy's Inventor Inspiration
We are so amazed and excited about the reponse to our Designer Challenge. The requests are pouring in and we can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. To add to the buzz, some of us are planning on reinventing our own Inventor. Here is what we have come up with so far.
Every since the challenge idea was put into place, our studio has been brainstorming.
Kathy has put together a mood board, pulling together all her inspirations for her Inventor garment.
The retro look is in, allowing us to take a look into the past. Old silhouettes are being reformatted and adjusted to fit today's changing environment. Kathy wants the look of a cocoon car coat, using her notorious washed wool jersey; see her other selections in jersey in our gallery. She invisions a rounded wide collar, with the inner band lengthened. This look will create a scarf using men's wear plaid.
Check back later this month to see what Kathy has come up with. Her work is impeccable, so I'm sure her garment will be impressive.
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.
~Coco Chanel
Erin
