THE NEXT THING ON THE LIST IS

a tunic made from brown cotton pique; a medium weight, sturdy fabric that will stand up to a lot of wear.

the brown is kind of in between these two images

and i am going to use this pattern

easy, simple, no darts and tucks and pesky curves.  

if there is enough cloth left over it will be used to make trousers; or if not then a vest maybe, or perhaps i'll just throw it into the chindi nation clothing workshops box.

rather uninspiring color, brown.....but i intend to just pop it up by block printing and embroidering on appliqued pieces that match the prints.  

thinking of purple and gold, or purple and copper.  nice deep, rich purple.  hmmm.  yummy.


ta ta
karenza:)

sewing songs - we've come a long way baby, or have we......

definitely not reality show........:)

BETTY HUTTON IN 1940'2 MOVIE

enjoy

karenza

diy topsheet & pillowcase

free fabric workshop

make a topsheet and pillow case or

curtains for a small window, or cushion covers, or.......

thursday, 5 february 2015

2:30 to 5:30 pm

3rd floor atrium gallery

carnegie center, 401 main street

all materials and supplies free

limited supplies as shown, registration suggested, space held until 2:45 

register at

karenza@chindi-nation.net 

or phone 604 708 6304

a chindi nation workshop sponsored by carnegie community centre

time to start making again

these beautiful lengths of fabric were 
donated by my dear friend vicki.  who has 


been my strong supporter, if not the strongest, in my work.  





so, this is the idea; there are six lengths - each should be sufficient to make a top sheet and a pillow case or two...............

or curtains, or cushion covers.....................  

scrumptious colours, i salivate:)

first sewing session on thursday 5 february at carnegie center............details will follow....................

karenza

beginners sewing at carnegie center, 6 sessions, all in all a success

well, the beginners sewing sessions have ended.  i feel kind of sad, but at the same time am experiencing a modicum of totally relief.  i know, a contradiction in terms.  

i think it was a success.  there were 6 people who started from absolute scratch.  had to learn sewing machine parts and how to use them.  i enjoyed watching their skills grow to the point where they each made a simple garment.

check it out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6xiYOrnuNc

basic machine skills workshops - free - sponsored by carnegie community center & face the world foundation

wow, i am so excited to be able to give you this news.  it seems that when one has a vision, and a dream, and starts working at it in the 'real' world, things do fall into place serendipitously.  

lisa & karenza

so yes, this is the buzz about these workshops.

using folk patterns, common around the world, in the present and the past, we will make a pattern for each person.  these are very, very simple and easy patterns.  each person will make a top and a pair of pants or skirt.  neat eh?