Despite my best efforts, those ladies over at Project Run & Play sucked me back into sewing along with another “season”. They announced this season’s themes and I couldn’t stop myself from brainstorming. Once it’s in my brain, I can’t seem to help but bring it to life.
This week’s theme is “Inspired by Art.” Since my days of photography on the high school yearbook staff, where I destroyed more film strips in the darkroom than actually printed photos, I’ve been fascinated by Ansel Adams. I think in our day of digital photography, respect for Ansel Adams’ type of art can only grow. The man captured light like no other. It was a bit hard for me to narrow down which piece to use, but after a few sketches this one made the final cut.
Eclipse, Cantonville, CA, by Ansel Adams ca 1924
I chose the Farbenmix Roxy pattern to transform the side panels into the shades of darkness. I am totally in love with this Carolina Chambray fabric that I used for the sleeves and middle panel of the dress. The textured look and the softness of it will work well for dresses as well as pants.
The eclipse is actually a round pocket trimmed in white piping since every kid seems to love pockets.
I finally found the perfect use for the number buttons I picked up a while back in NYC.
At first, I wasn’t sure Avery would be crazy about a black and gray dress, but it was fun showing her the inspiration and teaching her about what an eclipse is. She is actually pretty excited about her eclipse dress now. Wearing my high heels just made her feel fancy.
Very artsy....buy completely appropriate! I love the lines on this dress, and incorporating an eclipsed pocket - genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I knew there would be a way to make that circle useful.
DeleteYours is actually one of my favourite interpretations of the sewalong! Congratulations! =D
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! I'm wanting to make one for my Aevarie! :D
ReplyDeleteI think your fabric choices and colors really show off the beautiful lines of this dress. Love the buttons and pocket too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute is she wearing high heels :)
Beautiful, original and innovative!
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a fun and unique dress. The inspiration to outfit is awesome.
ReplyDeleteeverything about this dress is awesome!!! the pocket, the 1-4 numbered buttons down the back, the whole silhouette AND it fits her perfect !
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great dress! I love the lines, the inspiration behind it, that pocket...so well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea. The dress looks fun, even though it is done in muted colors! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe buttons!!!
ReplyDeleteLove.
Cute dress; did you use a pattern? I love those buttons!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Roxy looks so lovely made so simply. It really accentuates those beautiful lines. I might have to get inspired by this.
ReplyDeleteI love the eclipse pocket, too.
A fellow Ansel Adams fan,
Those number buttons are inspired! Well done it looks fantastic! I'm a huge fan of adult clothing styles being reworked for children in an age appropriate manner and this is just that. Love it!
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hat a great dress!
ReplyDeleteLove the pocket!
My favorite!
I've tried to reply to you each individually via email. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments!
DeleteLove the style and that pocket is awesome! I hope you'll link it up to Make It Wear It at TheTrainToCrazy.com!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! What a great choice of inspiration too! I love that pocket!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I reall love it. The dress shape itself is so adorable. Those sleeves! And the eclipse pocket is inspired.
ReplyDeleteI adore ADORE this dress...such a great interpretation! And so well executed. WELL DONE!-liZ
ReplyDeleteReally, really cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the interpretation.
Pattern's cute too!
designdreamer
Thank you so much. I certainly had fun with this challenge.
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