Malin, m'self and
Big Al over at Volta, had some ideas of a risqué photo shoot using SWERVY Garmentry designs mixed with burlesque themed accessories and fetish feel props. Once again the result is breath taking.
Please excuse the Crafty Missus' vanity, I have included a few shots that have nothing to do with my designs, but I think they are accurate portraits of yours truly, and, well, if I am going to put photos of the Swervettes in their underwear, I owe it to them to put my knockers forward as well. And also, I am proud and impressed with myself.
Lined stretch satin dress, sold.
Custom made, $50
Fitted unlined t-shirt cut dress, sold.
Custom made, $40
Crafty Missus in underwear and
Jason Holley chainmaille bra.
Suede bra, A cup, $50
Pants alterations, $30 (Repairs and alterations on leather available, prices vary.)
Leather vest, sold.
Custom made, $80
Crafty Missus in stripes and pasties by Naughty and Nice.
Handmade masks, one of a kind, $20
Soft, stretchy leopard print negligee, sold.
Custom made, $40.
Pleather bra, C cup, $40
Pleather girdle, with stocking attachment, size 8 - 14, $40
Crafty Missus with Karyn Inger ostrich feather earring.
Stretchy and soft, sexy shirt, sold. Custom made, $40
Panties in same fabric, sold. Custom made, $20+
Black, stretch cotton t-shirt, $20 size 4 - 8.
High waisted stretch cotton underwear, $20, size 6 - 12.
Silk, satin and lace belt, $30, size 6.
Suede paneled skirt, sold.
Custom made, $30+
Jersey cotton tank, $20, size 4.
Cotton A line skirt, sold.
Custom made, $30.
Polyester stretch t-shirt, with long skirt, size 16, $20 and $30 respectively.
Winter ascot, satin and with fleece lining, $20.
Lycra tunic, sold.
Custom made, $30.
Blend stretch t-shirt, size 10, $20.
Cotton skirt, size 10, $30.
Cotton stretch t-shirt, size 6, $20
Cotton skirt, sold.
Custom made $30.
Jersey cotton tank, sold.
Custom made $15.
Satin hippy skirt, size 26, $30
Making a dress for Kathleen was a joy but also a focused and valued experience, I wanted to make this dress with a spirit that doesn't enter into my general dress construction, I needed it to be special. To capture Kathleen's personalty, but to also express my appreciation for her.
Much of the inspiration came from visions of Kathleen, memories of her spunk and individuality, but also from her lyrical, poetic writing. As I worked on the dress the images of snow covered orange trees would sway in my mind. And I found myself singing, 'No Kathleen" but making up my own words...'oh Kathleen, wearing an orange dress....'.
There were trials and errors in the construction. The sleeves made it look dowdy, so I ditched them. I decided on a 'V' back because of the stone cold fox issue, and I ended up adding a ruffly underskirt and a slip.
The jacket was constructed on the dress form, I taped out my pattern map and hand stitched it while it was pinned to the form. i went with the fuchsia on the outside because the mix of it with the orange reminded me of Ring Pops. (You would be amazed how often I make design choices based on food.)
This is the last photo I took during construction. At this stage it is all you are going to get. for the finished product with writer inside you will have to wait a few weeks. I'll get one of her posing in it with her prize in hand!
Good luck, Kathleen! xoC
