Peplum Perfect

The start of a new season brings with it new fashion trends. For fall 2012, the peplum will be the thing to have. A peplum is a flared, ruffled design at the waist of dresses, skirts, shirts, and jackets that accentuates a woman's curves. Most women are frightened to wear them, but they are very appealing if worn correctly.
When wearing a peplum shirt or jacket remember to pair it with a pencil skirt or tapered pants. The same goes for a skirt with a peplum - wear a more form fitting shirt with it that isn't long. You want the peplum to be the only thing that is flowing away from the body.  Worn correctly, it is sure to flatter your silhouette.

Sketch #2

If you can't tell, I am a country girl and I LOVE being one.

Fabric, fabric, and more fabric

Most people who sew have their favorite store to buy fabric and notions. Depending on where you live depends on the size of the store and how many fabric stores you have.
For me I drive almost 2.5 hours to go to my favorite one. Textiles has so many different kinds of fabrics. They have the best selection of wool I've seen. I can go in Textiles and look for hours before I even pick up anything to buy and yes I always buy fabric. Textiles has a friendly staff that is willing to help you with whatever you need. The only bad thing is you can't order off the website.
www.textilefabricstore.com is the website if you want to check it out.

Inspiration

Everyone has something that inspires them to do what they love. For me it's a good pair of cowboy boots. I've lived my entire life on a farm. It's the best thing ever to wake up to the sun rising over the barn and the birds singing.
Cowboy boots make me want to grab some fabric and make that cute little lace or floral dress that many people are wearing with boots.

First sketch

One of my first sketches for apparel design class . I'm not too good but I try.