ISSEY MIYAKE #1328 TOP
August 27, 2008
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Tags: Issey Miyake #1328, Perry Ellis
Well, I finally finished it. My Issey Miyake Vogue Pattern #1328. Just the top, there is also a jacket, and a pair of pants but those will have to wait. It took me two afternoons, as I had to read the instructions and sleep on it. The way Issey Miyake puts things together looks simple and his clothes have interesting details but they are not standard fare. This was not my first Issey project but the first in many many years. I think it might have been 16 years ago I made a skirt and a top. I can no longer locate that skirt nor the top (and by the way they would no longer fit) and I remember them being a challenge but worth it. Receiving compliments on things I have made makes me feel great. I remember one time shopping at Lord and Taylor in New York City with my mom. I was wearing a Perry Ellis skirt and top that I had made and received compliments from customers and sales clerks. My mom was surprised. I always wanted to make the garments in the same fabric the designers used but soon realized that the fabric could not be found and/or the price was way beyond my meager pocketbook. I used to think I settled but now I can see that I only added my own style to the pieces. That was, and still is, just fine. Rooting though my boxes of patterns, I have just found another Issey pattern (Vogue 2128) and already have some wonderful brown very lightweight wool jersey that will be perfect for a jacket. Time to get the instructions out, read and put on my thinking cap.
I must say, even though it has been raining constantly for days here in Maebashi, the weather is cool enough to spend hours in my studio without dropping gobs of sweat on my projects. Yep, I believe the summer is just about over and that although we may still be in for some hot days, the nights and mornings are cool.
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Yutaka |
August 28, 2008 at 12:55 am
Beautiful!!!!
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Deborah |
August 30, 2008 at 7:02 am
Yep! It looks more like “Pamela” than “Issey.” Can hardly wait to see it on you in person. I’ve been working on a never-ending quilt project with my mom, the family artist, and when I read “I had to sleep on it,” it encouraged me to settle down and be patient when she says something similar. Good work seems to involve a lot of preparatory thought.
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Deborah |
September 1, 2008 at 2:54 am
PS In one of her more lucid moments, Mom said that someone had said to her once, “I’m not a very good sewer, I never rip out seams.” Mom had replied, “I rip out seams, and that’s why I’m a good sewer.” Once again, I thought of you and the thoughtful, careful work you do.
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pamela |
September 1, 2008 at 8:48 am
ahhh – ripping out bad seams and ironing, two things people hate to do but are musts. it is the difference between a so-so garment/project and a really nice one. hear hear for you mom!!!
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reiko |
September 18, 2008 at 4:21 am
Hi! You really love to sew. Your new Issey Miyake outfit looks very comfortable to wear. The shade of the colors is so chic. I’m sure you look great wearing it at autunm college scenes.
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pamela |
September 18, 2008 at 9:57 pm
thank you for the nice comment, reiko. i will be seeing you soon. school starts on the 27th!!!
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Deborah |
September 26, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I think you need Reiko to be in charge of public relations for you, Pammie. Just reading her description makes me want to go to work to see you in that outfit!