So I managed to sneak in some time for sewing last week, and completed these dresses and a romper for my next photo shoot coming up in early June. As I wrote here before, the theme the next shoot is carnival, and I really wanted to incorporate fun, bright, solid colors to the clothes. I think I was a bit influenced by some clothes I saw over at Zara, where they used two neon colors in one outfit (bright yellow + green, passion pink + orange etc). Although I’m not brave enough to incorporate neon colors to my daily wardrobe, I tried to use brighter colors to this shoot. My natural tendency is to go for softer colors, like lavender, pale pink, or basic colors like black and white, so it was a challenge for me to use bright colors. And as you can see, I cheated a bit by using beige and stripes:p Oh it was also hard for me not to go for floral prints! I just love floral prints, and whenever I go to fabric shopping, I’m so drawn to them and it was hard not to pick any floral prints up!
Another recurring element to these clothes is the use of piping – I love the look of piping in clothes and home decor (love piping on pillow cases!). I had been wanting to incorporate piping into my creations since I saw “the blue garden” frock on the Sew Convert. At first I was intimidated to try it, since it looked complicated. I followed her tutorial, and surprisingly it was pretty easy! And I think piping adds nice classy look to an ordinary clothes. You can see I was hooked to it, I kept adding piping to different part of the clothes:) It was fun to pick out the color combinations too. For the cord for piping, instead of paying overpriced piping cords at craft store, I went to 100 yen shop (dollar store equivalent here in Japan), and bought a bunch of cords there.
I’m excited for the shoot, and can’t wait to show you the finished images! 🙂
Lace and Neon
Ruffle romper, lace zipper and Steig Larsson
Kaitlyn says
I’m so obsessed with the blue sweetheart neck dress! I can’t wait to see the shoot! xo
Jane says
You are so talented and inspiring, Chie! You are one of my seamstress-ing icons 🙂 I love how you updated your open-back detail for the blue dress.
I saw your scallop-waist skirt on Grossgrain and I can’t wait to try something similar. I look forward to seeing more of your creations and your June photoshoot! Take care!
Ai says
i love all of them again 😀 but what really stunning at this collection is the bright colored romper in orange and yellow. i want them..heheh! I think it is a pretty wise idea to try on and experiment on other bright colors, not the usual softer colors. I’m excited for this carnival idea again. cheers!
Kayla says
You are so very talented and creative! I, too, love the look of piping on clothes, but thus far haven’t really tried sewing with it at all (ignoring the fact that I’m a complete novice =) )
Rachael says
you are so very clever! these look beautiful and i can’t WAIT to see your new shoot photos 🙂 x
nette says
wow, you have been really productive! i simply love your theme and these pieces really make me look forward to your photo shoot! my favorite one is definitely the blue dress. sooo cute! thanks also for the tutorial with the piping. made me really want to give it a try too! xoxo
Paunnet says
LOVE the blue dress and the piping on the beige dress. Great job! Looking forward to seeing the photoshoot 🙂
Chie says
hi paunnet, thank u!! piping was surprisingly easy. i was intimidated by the technique before trying, but it really wasn’t bad!
Lorena O'Neal says
I’m excited to see the photo shoot. these pieces are extremely fun and wearable 🙂
Chie says
i love clothes that are wearable! whats the point if you can’t wear it daily right?!
Jonna says
Wow you’re so talented!
Jonna xx
zhing says
hey there!! 🙂 i love your new collection and can’t wait to see the images you conjured up in your mind!!
kiko is so adorable she is such a sweetie!!
when you’re more settled into daily routine, lets have coffee?
xx
Chie says
yes! i’d love too! i just sent you an email:)
mayuko says
Hi, chiesan .
I`m happy to help your photo shoot.
lovery dress it`wonderfulllll!!!!
I always imagined and thinking that hair and make up for your dress.
Chie says
hi mayuko san! im excited about the shoot too, im sure it will go great:) see u soon!
longredthread says
My favourite is the blue dress 🙂