Library Update
Library Update
I happened to drop in at the Simi Valley Library on my way to the fabric store recently, and I found this new creation. (Last February, I shared my SVL discovery of its predecessor, "Babs". See this link if you missed it: https://creativelifesampler.blogspot.com/2019/02/while-traveling-around-area-recently-i.html )
In the spirit of creativity and recycling, it is constructed with "unconventional materials": the discarded cards which were embedded in each book for circulation identification at one time. This dress model sports a "flapper" look with a fringe of chain at its hemline and chain draped across the open back.
The plastic cards were kept intact and their shape was used to accentuate a diagonal direction. It creates an overall pattern across the dress. Texture from the raised lettering on the cards adds an extra element. The style of the piece is simple and classic, but the materials give the feeling of a protective armor; a balance between strength and traditional femininity.
This was a welcomed example of creativity and ingenuity to inspire choices on my fabric store errand,... a happy creativity "lift" for the day.
I happened to drop in at the Simi Valley Library on my way to the fabric store recently, and I found this new creation. (Last February, I shared my SVL discovery of its predecessor, "Babs". See this link if you missed it: https://creativelifesampler.blogspot.com/2019/02/while-traveling-around-area-recently-i.html )
In the spirit of creativity and recycling, it is constructed with "unconventional materials": the discarded cards which were embedded in each book for circulation identification at one time. This dress model sports a "flapper" look with a fringe of chain at its hemline and chain draped across the open back.
The plastic cards were kept intact and their shape was used to accentuate a diagonal direction. It creates an overall pattern across the dress. Texture from the raised lettering on the cards adds an extra element. The style of the piece is simple and classic, but the materials give the feeling of a protective armor; a balance between strength and traditional femininity.
This was a welcomed example of creativity and ingenuity to inspire choices on my fabric store errand,... a happy creativity "lift" for the day.
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