Yay…. I’m on home stretch for completing my new skirt pattern.  I’m so excited about this pattern, and it’s been a lot of fun for me to work on…  I originally drafted it years ago when I was working at Manchester Sewing.  It’s been sitting in my “I need to adjust and finalize” pile for a long time!   When I was lucky enough to get  a wonderful fashion intern over the summer, I put her to work on proofing the pattern sheet and making samples.   She was amazing!  I don’t think I would have had the time to get it done without her.

Now I’m finalizing the instructions and working on the cover.   As you may have noticed, the last skirt I came out with… The Ribbon Skirt… has a lackluster cover.  All text and logo with no image.  …. Yucky.   Last week one of my fashion students who has recently finished the program came in to my classroom for a visit.   We spent some time discussing his future fashion career plans….  As we were talking, I got a brilliant idea    I asked Luis if he would be interested in a part-time gig….   Illustrating covers for my new patterns… and so j stern designs has its first paid employee!

Today, he came in today to start sketching… I decided to pair the “Godet Go Nite Skirt” with the Tee.    Then we worked on the technical aspects of the sketches so the seam details would be obvious…     I can’t wait to see how they come out… I give him free creative license with regard to color… (you know, because I’m such a plain Jane!!)  I’m thrilled to have such a talented sketch artist working on my pattern covers.  It will be interesting to see what you guys think!

Stay tuned!  We should have this wrapped up in a week or so!  … Maybe for Novi??