tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40836717573264953692024-02-19T23:59:31.163-08:00andi Morgan Dressmakerandi Morgan is a graphic artist and now a dressmaker specialising in bespoke design for floaty cocktail and race wear. Have studied fashion intensely over the past 4 years (New York) and am completing a formal education with Open Colleges in Sydney Australia. andi Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673763486614102267noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083671757326495369.post-17869013004430835642012-10-11T10:35:00.000-07:002012-10-11T10:35:40.376-07:00STITCHED UP <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I never knew the following could happen to something so... so... vintage and special!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Couldn't wait to get the lid off!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">andi knows a bit about sewing machines... after leaving school my 1st job was as a sewing machine mechanic. After woking on modern machines I discovered the limits on longevity due to ever larger amounts of plastic being employed. This gives the machine a shorter life span and for the price we accept it... Like most things these days... not built to last and often not repairable as the manufacturer doesn't carry all the parts after 5-10 years. Hmmm.. I'm sounding like an old fuddy duddy (boy! that sent the spell checker into a spin) It's a bit true though. I feel things like vacuum cleaners, cars and sewing machines should last longer, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">unlike toasters and kettles</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Back to the surprise purchase (unseen). The sewing machine was a famous turn of the century (1902-1903) Singer Model 15 . Wow!! Morgie was in Sewing Nirvana! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Couldn't </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">wait to whip the gorgeous rounded wooden lid off! (never new they lacquered the wood work... Hmmm) and there it was.....</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> A COPY... A RETRO... A REPLICA... </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A NOSTALGIC VERSION!... all the way from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">being manufactured in Taiwan circa 1985 and featuring the “lightning bolt” or “RAF” decals from the 1930s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Not bad though, it looks real enough, it weighs a ton, as Gran would say to Grandfather </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Please lift my Singer onto the table for me..." The casting was good and the machining not bad as are the paint work and decals but the attention to detail is not quite there.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">OK lets see if it works.. and after repairing the hand crank she turned very stiffly in places and wobbled a bit. The needle eventually jammed in the bobbin case and broke off! Sad to say the quality of the mechanical bits just isn't there. :(</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I went no further as there would be no way I'd let any fabric near it! unlike the beautiful 1921 No.28 Singer owned by Grandmother which I still use for heavy duty work and has sewn a complete heavy canvas cover for a ski boat and repaired many a tent etc. But that's not why it's been purchased though. It's for the boutique as a prop and will do that job better than the real thing... why? it looks loved and brand new, very eye catching!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I guess the thing is we don't think twice about putting that 8 year old sewing machine onto the grass verge in readiness for the council collection but that machine once used by my meema and my mummy is now 91 years young and still not missing a stitch! </span><br />
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andi Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673763486614102267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083671757326495369.post-49197774214547951722012-08-31T23:52:00.002-07:002012-08-31T23:52:13.181-07:00Dresses from China...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">China is such a great place to source that special dress! The price is to die for! andi can't even buy the material for that cost... BUT... there is sometimes a down side which keeps us busy... The fit! and even the quality of fabric?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recently a very sweet workmate of mine was invited to be a bridesmaid at her besties wedding. The bride-to-be chose a gorgeous bridesmaid dress from an online shop (China).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The design of the dress was great but the fit... ummm not to good! Lucky they seem to always be too big! Great for the dressmaker as a re-cut is easy, as is the hem. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I guess the warning is to be prepared to spend some extra money on a garment to ensure a perfect fit. Problems fixed included: Re-hem lining and overskirt, adjust yoke as was not sewn in straight, adjusted ruche under arms to reduce bulge, re-fashioned sash to be ruche at front and flat through the bow and tails, removed belt loops from sides as were set too high and not required. The bridesmaid dress is just as important as the brides dress (ask any bridesmaidzilla!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">) even though it maybe worn only once... the photography lasts forever!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The quality of the fabric can also be a let down at times too! So be aware and remember to add a few dollars for alterations.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The saying 'you get what you pay for' is so true, and that feeling of disappointment when you try on that ill fitting garment for the first time leaves a bitter taste... don't lose hope... just call your local dressmaker!</span><br />
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andi Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673763486614102267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083671757326495369.post-85373460707732398552012-08-14T21:03:00.003-07:002012-08-14T21:03:39.212-07:00Music Fashion Revealed - IKON fashion management<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">andi attended a Fashion and Music show held by IKON recently in Haymarket Sydney.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One such fashion designer caught my eye on the night, Rathenart Artworks and Design by Rebecca Anne Brady. The short skirt seen to the left is a hand painted fabric and looks sensational! The ability to create your own fabric design gives the designer the ultimate ability to produce the most bespoke garment. Rebecca an accomplished artist has created a unique clothing range where 'art meets fashion'.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See </span><a href="http://www.rathenart.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.rathenart.com</span></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photos: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tahir.rafique.73">http://www.facebook.com/tahir.rafique.73</a></span>andi Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673763486614102267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083671757326495369.post-36126317127716985992012-08-13T12:31:00.004-07:002012-08-14T20:04:07.110-07:00Thank You Jennifer at Pintucks<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I added Pintucks link to my link page</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and asked Jennifer if that would be okay?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her reply:</span><br />
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"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">I think your website is fun and interesting, and I wonder why you don't have your own blog. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">You obviously have alot of interests and your projects would be fun to read about. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">It's also a great way to keep in touch with your international friends."</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">So Thanks Jennifer for the push it seems </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">like a lot of work but I hope the readers will </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">enjoy it! andi </span><br />
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