This is officially my first post. I must say it is well over due. I originally wanted to get this blog going about a month or two ago just in time for the summer but due to a little procrastination and me being a perfectionist here we are in August. That being said, I'm definitely ahead of the game at least two weeks worth of posts. Over the next month, I'll try to update at least every other day to make up for lost time.

So lets get this started. Ill begin with one of my current projects:

Thats me getting my model on above in a Hooded coat design sample I made. When I took these pictures, I had just completed fitting the garment. One of the most important steps in my design process is what I like to call the "FIT TEST". Not to downplay the work I did prior because in reality, the whole process often begins with an idea, sketch and/or some basic coat patterns, but it isn't until I actually have a garment in hand that the real work begins. In fact, the majority of the actual designing takes part here as I have free range to experiment, make mistakes and learn from them. I can easily make adjustments on the fit, and test different details such as pockets by marking the garment as needed. Sometimes not one seam of the coat is left untouched,or at least inspected from front to back.

If I had to explain the process in short, I'd equate it to a rough sketch for an illustrator or 1st draft of an essay. Only the cheapest lightweight fabric (muslin)is used of course or what ever scraps I can find. Depending on the complexity of the design and how much work needs to be done, it can take anything from couple minutes, to hours. As you can see it definitely isn't a pretty process but very important. Once Im satisfied with the fit and design details Im ready to move forward to the next step.