The story behind the picture…
Yesterday, I posted this photo on Facebook:
Here’s the rest of the story…
I had finished weaving a piece this summer and it has been waiting to be made into something. Yesterday was the day!! I had an idea to make a shawl/jacket based on the pattern in the “blue” SAORI clothing design book – pattern # 28.
I measured my weaving and it was approximately the same width and the exact length – go figure! So I got started and made a few modifications to the design as I put it together.
When I was finished, I asked Alan to take some photos. I don’t like having my photo taken at the best of times – but it didn’t work on the dress form, so here I am modelling it.
With the large collar down….
With the large collar back…
With the large collar up as a hood….
With it rolled into a bulky collar…
From the back…
And then when I got tired of modelling (you know, where to put your hands? where to look? how to stand? – a model I’m not!), I jumped up in the air…Alan kept taking photos and so that’s how we got the photo that I posted yesterday.
Today, I found a few more ways to wear it. What to call it – a tunic, a shawl, a jacket, a vest – it is all of these….
And….so simple to construct…
Just 3 pieces sewn together along the selvedge edges with holes left for the arms!
Happy Weaving,
Terri
My website: www.saltspringweaving.ca
It’s wonderful!
And, I love love love the photos…. you are a fab model!!!!
I’m delighted that you have the energy to hop up in the air- that is cause for celebration!
How amazing that such a simple pattern can become so many beautiful garments!
Thanks so much Noreen! It is cause indeed for a celebration! And yes, I totally love that I keep finding new ways to wear something that is so so simple to make.
It looks great in photos and even better in person! I loved trying it on today and can’t wait to weave a piece to make the pattern for myself. I especially like the hood idea – especially on these cold mornings! Lovely seeing you today!
And thank you for your help with the design and construction of my next new piece (soon to be posted)! Always nice to have you over for a SAORI visit!!
Happy Weaving,
Terri
Just been introduced to Saori weaving and your blog by Judith D.
I think the piece is just lovely. I hope to see it one day.
And I would love to come by and take a look at the books you have about Saori. I am just off to your website to take a look there.
Thanks for sharing.
karin
Just been introduced to Saori weaving and your blog by Judith D.
I think the piece is just lovely. I hope to see it one day.
And I would love to come by and take a look at the books you have about Saori. I am just off to your website to take a look there.
Thanks for sharing.
karin
Oh – there is so much to explore! I have all the SAORI books and I look forward to sharing them and SAORI weaving with you.
What a joyful woodland creature!! So great to see you frolicking Terri. Your creativity is blazing!! See you soon. With Love, Eve and Tara
Thanks Eve & Tara – see you soon!
Twirling pixies in the woods, hiding in plain view!
Only in Saori outfits…just beautiful with the hood up, Terri.
Thanks Susan!!