Spirit Cloth

because I was out walking

Hunker Down and Take a Moment in between to consider

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The Wind Robe 

as a rough cut.

2012, wow, I wonder if I would actually remember how it happened with out this record of days? I find this blogging such a great tool, well, digital recording, and sharing, in general, helps me learn from experience. Because I do not prepare ahead of time, the truth of how things happen is more present. Real. And what can be more powerful than truth. Marketing has a different kind of power which scares me really. The power over others. Instead of... well, getting off subject here.

This is my audio from 2012. And me in an old sheet. Silly me, not knowing what I am doing. Trusting in something. 

 

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I always say this...this isn't brain surgery or anything. If you cut something away and don't like it, you can always put it back. We are design mending here. Right?  The sewing on a simple rectangle based garment, well it's simple seams, change can be easy. Even the add and take away.  Sometimes even in the middle of the making, things might be deconstructed and reconstructed. And worn at any stage. Get to know it. 

At this point I decided to call this Wind.  It was even making it's own wind when I moved.

Next is cut and maybe shape, then some basic stitch to create the base garment, then look again.

It's just great if you can get someone to take pictures of you in it.  Even a video of you moving in it. Great fun. And you can learn by looking.  If you are posting pics anywhere other than Instagram (use #ragmates 2020)  let me (us) know in the comments. It would be great to see ourselves draped in cloth!  If need be, you can send me a photo, I can post some pics here or there if you are not shy. (If you are subscribed by email, there is a link to #ragmates2020 in the top menu bar of the actual blog, you do not have to be an Instagram member to view)

After cutting/sewing and deciding on a shape that suits and feels ok,  well then you might think about the front/ neck edging and another layer or layers.

About a cloth base...

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As you can see, I did go with the simple curved cut  to make the sleeves.  It didn't make too much difference but it bunches differently under the arm and softens the overall shape.   I often sew totally by hand, but because of my aching thumb way back then, I used the machine for the long side seams. I don't have a sewing machine anymore. Long sticks are a great way to hang these garments when you are designing, so you can see the whole surface.  I remember that the next day after this pic was taken, I went to take care of  mom for a few days. Those were tough days, like these. I miss her when I remember this class. A big cloth can hold days. 

And it feels funny to see the old house again. My studio. 

Next, I will review how I attached a second layer to give this substance.  

And there was a bit of Robe Storming last night...

Note to self: I'm amazed I still sound pretty much the same after all these years. Still the same person but so much not as well.

blues on a stick

wordless, day 1

more sticks

 there is lots to do here again but certainly i/we can make more magic sticks while sitting and chatting over tea. sassafras works well for these, the bark is easily removed. they dry smooth and they smell so good.  lots of windfall from the last storm.  and it is warm again, warm enough to gather and sit outside for a spell...

that thread just came out of the pomegranate/oak in the copper pot. i love that color. i tried to weave reflection into this little piece.  a kind of broken order.

thanks for visiting. i will be back to doing that soon.

sticks

every year the Man  grabs some fallen limbs and carefully shaves the bark from them. because he likes to do that. sometimes they become walking sticks. they also make great hangers. and they are handy because i like to hang things up and look at them . i have especially grown fond of hanging my mending around...

this coat continued from here