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Huge Etsy Update

5/23/2019

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After much consideration and the realization that I have way too many clothes (the ability to make whatever clothing I desire really adds to that problem...), so I decided to do a huge update on my Etsy account. Going through the photos for each of these made me quite sad to be selling them, but there is no more room in my sewing room closet! I hope that they all go to good homes:) 
All of the basic information about the pieces are below the photos, and you can buy any of these, plus more, on my Etsy account here
PictureWes Anderson Inspired cotton summer dress with pleated skirt, boat neckline, and half length sleeves. $75.00

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High waisted, retro style trousers with zip fly, straight waistband, side seam pockets, and yoke detail. $100
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Fully lined, mid-calf length, high waist skirt with faux wrap style, side invisible zipper, and side seam pocket. 100% wool. $100
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High waisted, cotton twill with some spandex Jodhpurs. Retro style with button closure and patch details. $75.00
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Mid-calf length, high waisted, fully lined skirt inspired by 1930's styles. Wool with center back zip. $95.00
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Mid-calf length flannel plaid dress with shawl collar, half length sleeves, bottom ruffle detail, and large pockets. $85.00
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1960's Mid Mod dress and jacket (sold separately). Crew neck mini dress with princess seams and center back zip, $75.00. Fully lined spring coat with wide collar, $85.00
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Peaky Blinders styled wool trousers with side button closure and high straight waistband. $75.00
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Red flannel wrap top with dolman sleeves, V front and back neckline, and half length sleeves, $75.00
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Hand printed, knee length owl dirndl with coordinating apron. Pleated ribbon trim, pockets, and center front zip. $95.00
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Mid-calf length cotton twill skirt with unique yoke and front pleat detail inspired by 1930's clothing and sewing patterns. Closes with a center back zipper. $85.00
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Cotton shift dress inspired by the movie In the Mood for Love. Side zipper and snap closure, mandarin collar, and small side slit. $85.00
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Mid-calf length cotton dress with custom moth print and orange center back zipper. Slight off the should silhouette, inspired by the 1950's. $85.00
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Silk dupioni sleeveless dress with mandarin collar and side zipper. Small side slit for easier movement. $100
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Mid-calf length, A-line, light linen skirt with center back zipper and invisible waistband and hem. $75.00
Enjoy! If you are interested in purchasing any of these, they are up in my Etsy account here
~K
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Working on Future Oceans

5/16/2019

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I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the 10 designers to create a small ready to wear collection and one art dress for a fashion show that will take place on Canada Day in Victoria, BC, at the Victoria International Marina.
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Printing on of the fabrics
I had so much fun coming up with the design ideas since I could do whatever era's and whatever styles I wanted to, as long as I used eco-friendly materials to make them. I am currently working on the ready to wear pieces and having a great deal of fun playing around with the materials and designs.
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So far I have gotten all of my fabric through KenDor Textiles, which is a Canadian company that specializes in eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics. I have so far printed two of the fabrics, drafted two of the patterns, and cut out those two dresses so they are ready to be sewn together. Once I got my fabrics in, it has all been coming together pretty quickly!
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Trying on a quick bodice toile
I can't wait for the actual show so I can show everyone exactly what I have been working on, but for now here are some sneak peaks!
If you would like to hear more about V.I.M. Future Oceans, you can check out their website here, Instagram here, and their Facebook page here.
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Cutting out pieces
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~K
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School Project: Vest

5/10/2019

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The final projects in my second semester of school were making a blouse and vest. I haven't gotten photos of my blouse (yet), but we spent a lovely day in the city getting photos of my vest yesterday. We took photos near the Simmons Building, which used to be a mattress factory but now holds three businesses: Charbar, Phil and Sebastian Coffee Roasters, and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. This area is really beautiful since it is right on the river, plus it is on the edge of downtown Calgary. It was easy to find some lovely spots to get photos, plus we got the added benefit of a delicious breakfast of pastries and tea.
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This vest is made using the same wool as my trousers and skirt projects from last semester (more photos of those ones here) and is fully lined. This vest is completely designed, patterned, and sewn by me. It includes princess seams, top stitching, and a welt pocket.
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~K
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The Umbrella Academy: The Handler

5/4/2019

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How beautiful is this outfit??
For the next one in my Umbrella Academy series is The Handler! The Handler is very different in the comics than in the show. She has a fabulous 1950's style in the show, with a fascinator, fingerless gloves, and a beautiful A-Line coat. I immediately fell in love with her costume, hair, and makeup when I first watched the show, and I have the urge to make her dress.
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The Handler in the comics... slightly different than in the show
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I love her whole look! It is paired with a fabulous pair of red heels as well
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The dress that I would love to make one day
Underneath the coat, I wore my pencil dress from last years little Fall Collection (photos here), and the rest are all pieces that I had in my closet already. The coat is from Reitmans, the fascinator I have had for a few years, and the gloves were hand made (not by me). I ended up wearing this little outfit to the Comic Expo in our area since I liked wearing it so much, and I love The Handlers personality.
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~K
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