As usual, I had an old thrifted men's button up in my closet that I thought I'd use but never did. I started this project before this semester started, but then I just never got back to it. All I literally wanted to do was add buttons and fix the way it fits.
Today, I decided to finally make the time to finish it. The most important thing I've learned in this class is that you'll never have time unless you make it. As I get older, I'm learning the importance of making time for the things I love. Maybe it's all the reflection I've been able to do through the pandemic, but I really am trying to make a conscious effort to spend my time doing things I love and not things that I feel like I have to do. Yes, there's always going to be those things we have to do by nature of our society (get a job, pay taxes, etc.), but at the end of the day I want to make the most of my time here on Earth and I'm not going to let this capitalistic, materialistic menace of a system take that away from me!
Anyways, back to the piece. On the left is a picture of the original men's button up. I picked it because I like the color and texture of the fabric. It's really lightweight and it gives me Jacquemus vibes. For those of you who aren't familiar of the Jacquemus brand, it's a luxury brand by self-taught designer Simon Porte Jacquemus that got popular from their ultra mini purses and resort-wear. If I was rich, all my vacation clothes would be from them. They use a lot of linen and neutral tones combined with perfectly shaped silhouettes that are just beautiful. Jacquemus is lucky his name is cool for a brand. "Hasan" as a brand just isn't doing it for me. Maybe I'll work under a pseudonym. I've always said if I could change my name, it'd be to Amari. Maybe that'll be my brand name... I digress.
That's where I had finished last I worked on the piece. I'm proud of myself because I couldn't tell you a specific place I drew inspiration from. Most of my pieces are based on other pieces I see simply because I'm still strengthening my sewing skills, but this one feels authentically me. I also did a not too shabby job on finishing everything.
Here's how it turned out:
I would consider thinning out the wrap straps to give it a more dainty feel. You know, I'm realizing this whole strappy situation is my thing. I really like incorporating it into my work recently. Below is a video I posted of it on my IG story. People are already interested in buying it! One of these days I'll consider it... Whenever I have hesitations about selling things I always think of how my ex used to tell me, "You must not like money, huh?" It's funny to me, but I just don't want someone to have a piece of mine unless I'm 100% happy with it. But then, when I am100% happy with it, will I want to give it away? It'd have to have a hefty enough price tag associated with it, which means I can't have any loose ends. It's a cycle. I also need to learn how to make things for other peoples' bodies. I can always check the fitting on myself, but everyone's body is different! Anyways, I wanna make more of these now, and I think I want to try it with thinner straps. That'll be my summer project. I have a whole pile of clothes that I've been meaning to work through in my office already.
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