I am super grateful to the folks who joined me this fall/winter in being my models/co-creators/willing superheroes to showcase my skills as a designer.
This year, the nature of my “collection” is more “adventures”– #TAVCreationsAngels Assemble !
Each week I plan to focus on one of these amazing people and the character and creation we produced !
Today, let’s talk about The Traveller.
Travelling through time with flare, The Traveller once was a delicate maid, with a flowing dress and gentle smile. She has evolved into a fierce no-nonsense character, with her dress evolving as well into a sharply styled jacket, and worn here with an ivory gown remade into a walking skirt, along with a lovely sleeveless blouse for the times she needs to really move!
The Design:
The Traveller was a bridesmaid in the lovely teal satin dress many years ago. And the dress waited for a new life.
As the Downton Abby High Tea approached, and costumes were on the minds of the attendees, we had some fun deciding to use her dress to make her outfit for the tea!
Remake of 2 dresses into Jacket and skirt :
Labour: $945
The wedding dress used to make the skirt was one of the many donated pieces found in the TAV Creations reclaimed textiles stashes and the ensemble came together!
Supplies:
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- Bridesmaid dress to remake into jacket
- Wedding dress to remake into skirt
Blouse – sleeveless shell with ruffle collar
Labour = $90
Supplies:
- .75m cotton rayon blend
- .5m lace for ruffle
White satin wide brim hat with blue accent and lace and satin roses
Labour $280
Supplies:
- 1m buckram
- 1m wire
- Matching satin and accessory fabric accents
