I made this slip a few months ago, but it was embargoed until the craft convention. Now I can share it!
First, I have to say that I’m officially addicted to doodle graffiti. I know I’m late to the party, but at least I arrived. This is the original sketch that I turned in. Honestly, I get so nervous sketching because my projects never turn out like my colored pencil versions. Maybe I’m getting to be a better designer, because lately, they have!
After my sketch was approved, I bought a vintage silk slip at Goodwill for $5. I could have gone to a fancy lingerie store, but I love the idea of reconstructing something from the past. And I was pleasantly surprised to discover a sizable amount of silk slips to choose from!
First I practiced my designs on paper and then I drew them on the garment. I used my Crafty Chica® Tango Permanent Fabric Markers™ and outlined in black and then filled in with color.
After that, I filled in with dashes, circles, swirls, whatever I wanted until every space was filled with a colorful, cohesive pattern.
I love how it turned out, and it was a big hit at CHA! I’ve had dreams about designing fabric like this. Maybe I’ll have to whip something up over at Spoonflower before art season arrives!
After I completed all the coloring, I added top stitching, sequin trim, and micro-crystals around the bust area.
Now, I know this is a tiny slip for a tiny figure, but I plan to use the same concept on a silk tunic, silk scarves, even stockings!
Now that’s Totally hOT!
It was so beautiful in person! We love the technique you use and can’t wait to see the tunic as well.
really awesome !
Only you could have made something this delightfully awesome! I love it!
Woah! You are really, really talented! I would buy a dress like that anytime!
what an amazing dress!
You ROCK Kathy! I love graffiti style! Been including it lately in my polymer clay projects. Such a freeing thing to do. Your pens are awesome! Need to get some for the kids and I so we can draw on our jeans!
Such a cool dress!! I love your blog, it’s amazing <3 😀
You out did yourself again. This is simply lovely, makes me want to go out and make one right now. Cute, sassy, and so personalized. Rock on chica mama, rock on.