Sketchbook Pro for IPad

 When I first got my IPad (for christmas a few years ago) I really wanted a sketchbook type program that was simple to use (not too many options, becomes overwhelming) and responded well to drawing with my finger. I never got used to using a stylus tool, they were just so bulky to me. I like how fine a pencil or pen can be. Now I know my finger is not like a pencil (who's is?) but I can at least feel where I am drawing.

 These are some of my sketches. They are of a variety of children's clothing that are inspired from vintage 1940's styled garments and toys.



I like to sometimes use the mirror feature on the Sketchbook Pro, sometimes not. I think it really makes the drawing look more like a picture with the mirror feature on, but as you can see with the bunny apron it looks pretty cool freehand. I think that says a lot about me. I sometimes like to be artistic/off balance, and sometimes I like to be exact/clean finish.

This little shorts jumper was sketched using the mirror feature. It really helps when you have an idea and you want to see more of a technical type sketch. (a technical sketch is used in fashion design to show the exact seaming, topstitching, proportion, and notions used in the production of the garment)

These two sketches I made into little toddler dresses and sold through my children's line called Octopus Robot. The top dress is made from a newer flower print and a second hand men's plaid dress shirt.

 I utilized the buttons as closures in the back.
The lower dress is also made from a men's dress shirt and a newer floral print. I threw in a vintage Packman sheet at the waist if you didn't already guess the pattern!  : )







I had a lot of fun creating these dresses from the sketches. I don't usually work like that. I just like to find 2 or 3 different patterns that look pleasing to my eye, then work with a vintage pattern for the basic shape.
I sometimes add trims, buttons, and appliqués to finish off the garment.



There are so many different ways to make a garment from idea to final look. I was taught in home ec how to do things one way I didn't know all of the possibilities out there. I actually was quiet bored with sewing for several years till I was inspired again to just do what felt right to me. I didn't have to be judged or graded on what I was inspired to create.