Lately, I came accross a shared photo on facebook. It lead me to „Katwise“.
On http://katwise.com/ you can also
see photos of her really colorful house, busses, paintings and clothes and you
will get to know things like why she will never be a flight attendant. Some
pictures are too unconventional for me, but the overall impression is quirky
and stunning.
I bought these tutorials on a
whim (yes, I really like her work).
To read more about her works of art click here:
The easiest tutorial: „the
Katwise Guide to Armwarmers“
It contains a short introduction, the story of her armwarmers,
information about tools and materials (e.g. how to choose appropriate sweaters),
and how to sew armwarmers (using an overlock serger, a sewing machine or even
sewing by hand) and some notes for people who want to sell their products.
Next: „Katwise Hoodie Tutorial“
This tutorial contains basic informations (just as the easiest tutorial
does), the pros of hoodies, a very detailed guide on how to sew each part of
ones hoodie, etc.
Although she provides a lot of information, she refers to the armwarmer
tutorial if one wants to make thumbholes.
And: „the Katwise Guide to
Sweater Coats“
It contains basic informations (just as the easiest tutorial does),
information about the anatomy of a sweater, a really detailed guide on how to
sew each part, on how to add your own style and on how to care for your coat, what
can be done with leftover sweater scraps, etc.
I would have really liked descriptions on how to sew different hood
styles (e.g. spiral, kitty, round). But there are many gorgeous photos in her
tutorials and even more if you search for her on facebook. If one can not
figure out how to sew something extremely extravagant, she provides a link in
her tutorials which leads to a forum where you can discuss your thoughts and
questions with like-minded sewaholics.
After all, authenticity is great. Like Cathy Thorne (http://www.everydaypeoplecartoons.com/)
wrote: "Who you are is far more interesting than the most
interesting person you can pretend to be."
Katwise writes in a conversational and lighthearted tone. And of
course, her tutorials are filled with color and design elements. Although the
tutorials are clear and easy to follow, she encourages her readers to experiment
and to refrain from perfectionism.
She generously provides tips and information which she gained from her
own experience.
Her approach to freeform work reminds me of Irish crochet or freeform
crochet. Thereby, it is also recommended to use garments (that one already owns
and likes) as template.
Recycling sweaters combines adventure (e.g. searching for proper
sweaters) and geometry (e.g. seaming something beautiful and harmonious from
irregularly shaped scraps).
She has even made a video which provides a little insight on how she
makes her stunning coats:
Happy sewing!
Dietlind
Ps: If you prefer to knit such a coat, you can buy patterns here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/katherine-adult-fairy-coat-xs5x (for adults)
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kat---a-lovely-childs-knit-faerie-frock (for children)
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice,
but one of power and of love and of soundness of mind.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
but one of power and of love and of soundness of mind.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
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