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Australia Day @ Charles Street Artists’ Market

Published on January 28, 2013 in Accessories and News.

Hi everyone,

This is the first post since I´ve been back in Australia. I know. It has been a very long time! But it is a promise for more posts to come.

I’ve finally settled back into my old home (the ever so liveable Melbourne, Australia), felt the comfort, found a place to live and got a part-time job. I have also recently started a new adventure, a very exciting project, which I have to keep secret for until it is done.

And here is a sneak peek into what Chance Of Rain has been up to recently. I was lucky enough to set up my first Australian street market stall on Australia Day with a friend, The Jacks. Unfortunately it was a very quiet, cloudy and windy Saturday and the market had somewhat taking it easy presence. Unfortunately for us, there were a lot of other festivals and parties going on around town on Australia Day like Rainbow Serpent and Big Day Out, which wasn’t good for the market but we still managed to have some fun and relaxing good time. The next Saturday though promises to be a lot crazier!

Charles Street Artists’ Market is on every Saturday, 12-5pm, this February 2013. So go along and check it out the next time it is on. There is live music jam session and it is free. For the artists and designers, the stall is run on a donation basis — so if you don’t make any sales, you do not have to pay a penny. It is really worth just going down to chill out and have fun with the local lovely artists.

::: Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::
 

::: Chance Of Rain and The Jack stall :::

::: Chance Of Rain and The Jacks :::

::: Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::
 

::: Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::
 

::: Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::

::: Andy posing with the Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::

 ::: Artists Jam Session :::

::: Recycled kimono fabric mod cycling caps :::

Charles Street Artists’ Market is located on 27 Weston Street, Brunswick (just off Sydney Road) in Melbourne.

Chance Of Rain managed to squeeze in a few new mod cycling caps and some polymer clay Triangle Frenzy Pop Earrings. All recycled kimono caps are for sales, if you are interested, shoot me a private message on facebook or c.o.r.by.sai@gmail.com for further details.

It’s good to be back sewing blog world!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Keiko Room Shoes are done!

Published on May 4, 2012 in Accessories, Sewing Books, The New Label Project and Womenswear.

Hi everyone. Phew. Look what I’ve just finished making! I made room shoes, which I call Keiko to compliment a japanese tradition of wearing slippers in the house.

So these cute slippers took me a while to finish, and so far I’ve made 8 of them in various sizes. There are quite of few pieces to cut out from the pattern, not too crazy just repetitive. I’ve used a pattern designed by ithinksew and just added little twists here and there to make the design a bit more interesting. Aren’t they cute?

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To Jumpsuit Or Not To Jumpsuit?

Published on April 12, 2012 in Random, Sewing, Shop and Womenswear.

Hello readers.

I am working on a new piece for the shop, and I am not sure which way to go. I drafted this halter bodice last night, and made a muslin for it this morning (and used Photoshop to create rough chevron effect) and did a quick sketch below.

My dilemma is whether to make this outfit a jumpsuit or actually create separates. What do you think? Any thoughts? Please help.

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TNLP : Heather Dresses

Published on March 20, 2012 in Dresses, Shop and The New Label Project.

Heather Dresses, other pieces that have travelled to TNLP on the weekend. Currently I’ve made two of these dresses in size 38/40 and in Navy blue  or Pistachio. The dress is made from Polyester Crepe fabric and lined with 100% Cotton Batiste. Lace trim and embellishment are also 100% raw cotton.

 

Heather has a sweetheart midriff and slightly gathered bodice below the bust, round neckline, 3/4 sleeves with  3 elbow darts detail. The dresses have invisible zippers at centre back and the skirt is roughly knee length. The sleeves also have 3 darts at the shoulder, which create slight puff and dimension.

Heather dresses are fully lined with cotton which makes them breathable in summer and still keep you warm during colder time of the year.

 
HEATHER DRESS
Code: DRSS12001
Size: 38/40 (measured flat Bust: 36¨, Waist: 29¨)
Price: €89.oo
Available @ The New Lable Project from 1st April 2012
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TNLP : Progress Update

Published on March 10, 2012 in Dresses, Jewelry, News, Shop, The New Label Project and Top / Blouse.

Hi everyone,

Just a super quick post on what’s been going on with the C.O.R / TNLP products. I’ve been super busy trying to meet the deadline and finishing off the collection I am making for TNLP (The New Label Project) Amsterdam, which will be available as of 1st April 2012.

Without further adieu, here they are.

 

Heather

Sweetheart midriff

3/4 sleeves (with 3 elbow darts!)

Cotton lace trim and shoulder embellishment

Centre back invisible zipper and button

Shell Fabric: polyester crepe (crispy milano) / Lining: cotton batiste

Colours: Navy or Pistachio

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Rita

Sailor / Scalloped collar pull-over top

Princess seam / sleeveless

Shell Fabric: polyester crepe (crispy milano)

Colours: Vintage Rose in Soft Pink or Seafoam

(ps. the seafoam version still need some hand stitching work on the collar!)

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Lolita

Fully lined shorts

Jamaica length

Side invisible zipper

Shell Fabric: Cotton/Poly Lace or Polyester Sateen

Lining: cotton batiste

Colours: White, Beige or Tan

(These look extremely cute when paired with Rita!)

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Soutache Jewellery

 

Apart from clothing, I’ve also managed to make a number of soutache jewellery (see pictures above). I am still working hard and marching on towards the deadline in April (really it is before the end of March). Wish me luck! I really can’t wait to have the products handed over to Giulia at TNLP.

Love and hugs to all. Sorry I’ve been a bad blogger and haven’t been sharing much lately. But I promise I’ll be back soon.

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