Monday, March 11, 2013

Violet Vest Visit!

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This is the front of the vest. I think you can see that I used all the fabrics I used in the vest for the binding. I sewed them together and did a bias binding which allows you to shape the binding to the curves.

 

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Here you can see the back. You can also see the lining as the points from the front hang below the back in the photo.

I’m quite pleased with it.

I think the fact that I made it with what I would call zero waste (after squeezing a pin cushion and a small quilt out of the scraps too small to use) makes me even prouder of what I accomplished. I do not intend to make zero waste a habit though.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your granddaughter is right...beautiful! Who wouldn't want to wear this vest?!

The Inside Stori said...

Another winner!!!

Diane Wagner said...

I love your color/fabric combinations. It all works so well together. Good job.

Anonymous said...

I've been looking at some garments from Pappagallos--they are quite eclectic and feature a lot of fiber manipulations. I think they look somewhat rag-tag much like the worn-out jeans people are wearing. I like your combination of fabrics and the binding is perfect--both in execution and styling.

Terri said...

You did a wonderful job! I love the binding.
Hugs

Anonymous said...

This is really a piece of beautiful art. I am always trying to make wearable art that also looks beautiful, but doesn't draw attention because I "made" it. You can wear this vest with so many things..... all black or just jeans. Enjoy!