Just when I thought it was over – most of the week was spent
finishing off the bridal collection – sewing in identification labels and
hanging tapes, putting each one into its own garment bag with a separate bag
for accessories, and of course, extra beading.
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| Handwritten labels! |
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| Dresses grouped with accessories and garment bags |
It doesn’t sound like much, but
it sure took a long time! For those who have requested detail shots – I had every
intention of taking some, but……
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| Packed! |
After stuffing them into 3 satchels and delivering them to
Australia Post at approximately 4:50pm, I came home, sobbed a bit, said ‘never
again’, downed four Japanese Slippers, went to bed, and slept until 9:30
Saturday morning! I’m happy with the result, but I’m unhappy that some aspects
were rushed and therefore not as good as they could be. A great new direction
found, though!
Saturday was spent catching up on several weeks worth of
cleaning, including 2 post-explosion looking studios! Sunday started with a
long overdue visit to the markets to stock up on citrus for cocktails, followed
by a delicious brunch at Merthyr Road Café. This was my view of the journey in
Bruce the Studebaker.
Matt then went to Studio 5A to work on the Daytona, whilst I went shopping. We found this chilli wreath as a table decoration at a furniture shop. At my favourite fabric
shop Trad’s I found this glorious fabric, I bought only 5 metres! The question kept being asked - 'what are you going to make with it?' Answer - 'No idea. But at least I have it'.
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| Mermaid dress, anyone?! |
The weekend ended with drinks on the lovely
deck of our new neighbours from Kansas City.
Although we behaved, Monday morning arrived to a very
unenthusiastic audience. I slept in until 8am!! Maybe I am learning how to
relax?! We broke up the day with a pub lunch at the local, and a nice email
arrived inviting me as a VIP to the TAFE Fashion Graduate Parade on Wednesday
night! The afternoon ended with some happy mail – our information packs from
WoW!!
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| Wow info pack including designer name tag and commemorative brooch! |
Love the classy silver name tag, and the funky rocket badge – great for
the boys to wear too! We’ll be signing up for all the designer activities – we’re
starting to get excited! We’re also starting to toy with ideas for next year….
I can’t believe it!!
I also received notification that my ‘SvenjaCouture’ and ‘StudioSvenja’
labels have arrived!! When I pick them up tomorrow, I'll send the nuno felted garments that went to Tasmania over to the WA Craft Quilt & Stitch Show August 3-5, 2012.
I received this lovely email from Jennie Abbott who organises this display:
This exhibition of Art 2 Wear, showcasing garments created
by exceptionally talented artists from across Australia
must be the most prestigious showing in Australia today.
I
am delighted to extend to you an invitation to participate in this exciting
event once again.
The garment you
choose can have been exhibited previously, even here, as your work is a much
loved favourite and should be selected as a prime example of your own
individual style.
All in all, not a
bad Monday on the planet!
Rock on, July!!
Ciao dahlinks!
Svenja
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