A Dapper Fellow We all create differently... are inspired by different things. Years ago, when I was first learning to sew and make my own patterns~ I would draw out my ideas for characters. Many inspired by the 1700s thru the Victorian Era. One day, someone (who I thought was my friend) saw 2 pieces that I had drawn out and later created them. I was hurt, especially when there was no remorse. I decided not to create them~ I really didn't NEED to, as I have so many ideas running through my noggin. So many to choose. So I left them behind. Especially this one, until now. Not just because of what was done~ but because I knew, that I was not capable in my skills to do it justice. To match the vision of what was in my head. You see... I am always true to myself. To my vision. I realize, that in order for some things to come together, I have to grow my skills. As I came across each of these fabrics over the years~ I put some aside. This fellow kept calling. I am a stickler for fabrics.... color, print and texture. I scrutinize them! I needed to nail two things~ His hat and his jacket. Now.. I have difficulty putting together clothing ~ gussets~ pants~ without an issue... and a headache. My brain just doesn't see how these things come together in the third dimension. I keep it simple. However, if I was going to do this.. I knew that I needed to be IMPECCABLE Impeccable in my design~ my fabric choices~ my patterning and my skill. The word IMPECCABLE was with me as I created my dapper friend. In his perfection ~ there is imperfection. A few growing pains that show in my eyes but I am estatic at how far I have come from that drawing~ and where I am headed. which is to Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween in September. So while I keep company with a few olde friends and new~ I will continue to hold my vision, improve my skill and remain IMPECCABLE at execution. And that other piece? It's on it's way. You see, there was only the drawing of Skeleton with the long coat and the top hat. A very important part was missing. I know how to execute that most important part now.
