ARTIST STATEMENT:

Can an article of clothing carry with it invisible ties and connections to the past and the people it may have come into contact with? My goal for this project is to connect with my mother and her side of the family through the act of restoring, wearing, and highlighting articles of clothing from her past.

30 June 2009

Attempt I

I went to the fabric store yesterday with my sister to look at fabric and hopefully find a pattern to work with but I came out empty handed. I'm going to do a bit more research online so hopefully I won't feel like I'm so over my head. I've attained a sewing machine so I don't have to attempt this by hand (thank goodness!).



Posted by JM.Chandler at 5:14:00 PM

16 comments:

  1. photolicious2009July 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Keep going love! It will get there!
    Still excited,
    V

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  2. SarahtageJuly 1, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I really like your sketches. Don't get too stressed out! I really can't wait to see the finished dress with the photos attached.
    -Sarah

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  3. soungJuly 1, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    you will getting harder. wow this is a lot. i love your idea. Keep going it.

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  4. josh sullivanJuly 1, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    looks good, judging by your track record, im sure whatever you come up with will look good and be meaningful

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  5. Brittany TaylorJuly 1, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Looking good!

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  6. Christine HensleyJuly 1, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I lalaloove the first dress. The second would have to be my backup fave.

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  7. kylamucciJuly 1, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Just keep thinking and looking for solutions. It will pop up. Contracting a seamstress with your design is possibly an option as well. That's what designers do anyways-a lot of the time. I would go to etsy.com and put an ad for a custom dress with your design in the alchemy section for $30. I bet you will find someone good for that price. Then, you can just worry about sewing the pages on.

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  8. Lindsey Scott FossonJuly 1, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    i also like the first dress, im excited to see it!

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  9. Sky'sPhotoSeriesJuly 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I think the second dress is my favorite but I think all three will work well.

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  10. alex alfordJuly 1, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    i like the first dress the best. it seems to be the one with the most minimal design so it will put more emphasis on the photos as opposed to the design of the dress.

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  11. photolicious2009July 1, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    I'm sure as soon as you see the right fabric you will just know it is the one for this project! You will find it! The third dress sketch is my fav!

    Danielle

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  12. Gina LukasikJuly 1, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Cute sketches. Good luck with the sewing machine & the fabric.

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  13. Nicholas MillerJuly 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I like the second dress the best, but they all look good. Keep up the hard work!

    --Nick Miller

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  14. photolicious2009July 1, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    The first dress reminds me of something your mom might have worn. I think that is your vision; to have memories of your mom in the dress. Whenever I try too hard to make something work, I get really stressed out. Try letting your mind wander while taking a shower or listening to music. That always works for me.

    I am looking forward to some photos!

    Elaine

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  15. In Cindy's ShoesJuly 1, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    All three of those dresses are super cute!! I think my favorite of them is the third. I think it sorta resembles the ones you have of your mothers. Good luck with the sewing machine and fabrics! I can't wait to see more! :D

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  16. caitlinJuly 1, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    My personal favorite would have to be the third dress. Strapless dresses are way too common. I'm sure whatever you do will turn out beautiful though!=)

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