tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61023178320659773192012-03-20T12:16:57.612-07:00When I began to sew for myself, I purchased commercial patterns, but found they were too complex for me. I soon figured out ways to use only simple pattern pieces; I ignored facings, darts, and zippers. I used ties to create the silhouette I wanted. After many years of this "style" of sewing I am able to create impeccable couture workmanship, but done with modular shapes and simple tricks I have developed. For more details; have a browse here, and at www.kaylakennington.comKayla Kenningtonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102317832065977319.post-65616504919055486682007-12-07T14:38:00.000-08:002007-12-07T14:39:43.470-08:00<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F2CGdoTkrxw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F2CGdoTkrxw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PJYmq2fyOds&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PJYmq2fyOds&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6102317832065977319-6561650491905548668?l=modulardesign.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>David Page Coffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05538959960447063231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102317832065977319.post-40722123666147621992007-07-05T18:11:00.001-07:002007-07-05T18:13:17.759-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SljFgc73Jmw/Ro2XF5UawFI/AAAAAAAAABE/5QHI6N98IJk/s1600-h/425%2Bon%2Bmodel%2BIPCA%2B0307.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SljFgc73Jmw/Ro2XF5UawFI/AAAAAAAAABE/5QHI6N98IJk/s320/425%2Bon%2Bmodel%2BIPCA%2B0307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083885681912758354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SljFgc73Jmw/Ro2W-pUawEI/AAAAAAAAAA8/AUSSBqUDXuc/s1600-h/425%2B721%2Bcut%2Bvelvet%2Band%2Bsatin3%2B2007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SljFgc73Jmw/Ro2W-pUawEI/AAAAAAAAAA8/AUSSBqUDXuc/s320/425%2B721%2Bcut%2Bvelvet%2Band%2Bsatin3%2B2007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083885557358706754" border="0" /></a><br />Modular Design for Couture Artwear is the name of my pattern collection. This piece is made using the type of silks and techniques I used when creating elegant one-of-a-kind silk clothing for galleries and special clients over the years. This is what I mean by "Couture Artwear".<br /><br />The front silk panel is a cut-satin with chiffon, hand-dyed using Rit dye (yes, really, but I often use Jacquard Acid dyes too; both work well). The cut-velvet collar, cuffs, and pants are a silk-rayon blend, also dyed. The (Perennial Pant # 721) pants, are made double with a 8mm china silk lining.<br /><br />This outfit was made for the International Textile Expo Fashion Show in Las Vegas, 03/ 2007.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6102317832065977319-4072212366614762199?l=modulardesign.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kayla Kenningtonnoreply@blogger.com4