SCISSION
“the act or an instance of cutting, splitting, or dividing”
Real life scenario-
With just three precise scissions, my cat’s fur went from ‘drab’ to ‘fab’.
This word is so awesome, I wish I had known it my whole life. Imagine how useful it would have been in fashion school.
It’s really cold here in Toronto right now, so I thought I would try to warm every one up with some blanket talk. (Lies, it’s actually 32 right now and not going below 30 for the next five days. Barf!)
I had another adventure in quilting the past few weeks, which I totally enjoyed until the [...]
I went to a fall 2010-11 forecasting seminar on Tuesday evening put on by Promostyl, same as the last one I attended.
As usual, it was amazing and inspiring. I don’t feel as if I should divulge information about it because I wouldn’t want to be sued. That’s the only reason. However, it’s pretty safe to say that fashion in general [...]
WOW!!! COOL!!!
I’ve just discovered Mr. Julian Roberts, courtesy of Danielle. He’s a designer and professor in London who has ‘invented’ a new pattern making/cutting technique called ‘The Subtraction Method’. It’s basically a freestyle way of pattern cutting that wants you to think in terms of the negative space created by a garment, rather than than the traditional translation of something [...]
One of my recent vintage fashion book purchases is called Creative Dressing, published in 1980. It highlights various clothing, textile, and knit wear designers and instructions on how to essentially knock off one or two of their designs at home, fully endorsed by the designer.
Interestingly, before each new style, there is a 2-3 page essay written [...]
The other night I went to the Spring/Summer 2010 seminar put on by Promostyl, a worldwide trend forecaster. As usual, it was riveting. Promostyl has these super slick presentations that are totally design-y and inspiring. I take a ton of notes, random words that stick like –optimism – cult of water – deluxe trash – Serge Gainsbourg – dirty primaries [...]
