I finished weaving my scarf this past week, which means my weaving class is sadly over, but it doesn’t mean I’m done learning.
The first thing I did after Lent when I had use of my credit card again, was to register for a pattern-making class at the Maine College of Art (MECA). Since then I’ve been eagerly awaiting this weekend for the two-day intensive workshop.
It was well-worth the wait. Over the 12 course hours, my 12 classmates and I learned how to make a fitted sloper, how to adapt commercial patterns to fit better, how to recreate existing clothing and a teensy bit of draping.
Obviously we couldn’t cover everything in such a short amount of time, but I felt I was solidly introduced to each of the methods and am hungry to do some research and practice and learn some more on my own.
I’m eagerly waiting for college to publish the fall continuing studies catalogue to I can pick up some more art/design skills. But hopefully we may be seeing some Ms. Cleaver original designs gracing these pages soon!
June 30, 2009 at 4:49 PM
So… What does the finished scarf look like?
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June 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM
As soon as I have some natural light to take a picture of it I’ll show it off.
-Leah
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July 27, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Leah the fashion designer, I love it! Well, fashion pattern designer? Whatever, you’ll be great!
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August 10, 2009 at 6:22 AM
[…] little over a month ago now, I took that pattern-making class at the local art college and in the weeks leading up to our Philly trip I tried my hand at my first […]
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August 15, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Really pretty draping! I’m (hopefully, fingers crossed!) taking some continuing ed classes this fall too.
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