Break! And the beginning of "the New York Collection"....

Classes are done, and now it's time to design an entirely new wardrobe! My goal is to have all my own designs when I go to New York on October 1st - I'm allowing myself to wear jeans and t-shirts though...I don't consider myself as great a designer as the Madewell 1937 denim masters!

Without further ado, here is the first piece: an a-line skirt with princess seams and pockets.

I wanted to take pictures of the process, from pattern to completed garment, but I didn't have my camera on me when I was sewing and designing. Here are some close-ups of the back, side, and pocket.

When I bought this fabric from FIDM's Scholarship Store, I immediately knew I could only make a skirt - it was 26" of fabric, and cost me all of 50 cents. I think I was able to get a lot out of it, don't you?

I'm already brainstorming ideas for dresses (I want to make two) and a jacket. Hopefully I'll get those done soon!