Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Layering (long).

Who knew you guys liked layering so much?

I just finished my 2nd version of the
tank dress from this pattern by the multi-talented Jenny Gordy .This time, I lengthened it by about 4-5" and omitted the pocket. I even had enough fabric left over to make a little self-belt. Love this one!
I also love how it mixes with my ERMIE pieces I am developing for Fall/Winter (and the last piece from Summer that is still in the shop). All of these pieces work effortlessly with Modaspia's French Tee.

So I present- layering!
Some of the guidelines I use to assist me when I layer:
1. Keep items within the same group of colors- for this shoot I worked with blue, green, red, and black.
2. Don't be afraid to mix patterns- stripes with florals, large and small prints, vary as much as you'd like- if you are working within your palette (see #1)- it will work.
3. Have fun, have fun, have fun!


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Wiksten Pattern Tank Dress. Made by me from Naomi Ito fabric.

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Wiksten Pattern Tank Dress with ERMIE Summer 2010 Frayed Edge Blouse.

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Wiksten Patten Tank Dress with ERMIE F/W 10-11 Magic Marker Print Blouse.
Textile design on blouse
© Jennifer Parry Dodge & Tomory Dodge 2010

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Wiksten Pattern Tank Dress with Modaspia French Tee.

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Modaspia French Tee with ERMIE F/W 2010 Bokeh Print Skirt.
Textile design on skirt
© Jennifer Parry Dodge 2010

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ERMIE F/W 2010 Bokeh Print Top & Skirt.
Textile design on both © Jennifer Parry Dodge 2010



ERMIE F/W 2010 Bokeh Print Skirt with ERMIE Summer 2010 Frayed Edge Blouse.
Textile design on skirt © Jennifer Parry Dodge




6 comments:

Jennifer said...

Good lord I love your new designs! That Bokeh print works so well on the dress and skirt. I'm big on layering too, but haven't been too adventurous... mostly just sweaters over shirts. I love how you layered your marker print shirt over the Jenny dress and Ursula's striped tee under the same dress. I need to work on combining patterns in my layers.

And I like that you lengthened this version of Jenny's design, and belted it. It really works well :)

jennifer said...

cute dress you made with jenny's pattern! i wish i could sew:)

emilyn said...

your prints are wonderful!!

Janis said...

Love love love how you do these things. Love your work, love your photo styling, and wish I had your legs ;^)

Jennifer said...

Thank-you!
I am very excited...just have to focus & finish this collection.

Janis-first thank you again- but ha- my legs! Let me just say I cannot walk around all day in high heels, but they really do make your legs look better in photos...and I know what skirt length works for me. Soft lighting is good, too ;)
In real life it's cellulite city!

Jocy said...

SUPER cute! I miss tights ...