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Outdoor Show this Saturday!

September 1, 2021 By kym Leave a Comment

Hi, everyone! I am so happy and excited to announce that Bombshell Revival will be at the  Merrickville Antique & Artisan Show this Saturday, September 4th from 10am to 5pm on the Merrickville fairgrounds.  It will be so nice to see everyone and be part of an artisan show again after so many months of uncertainty and nothingness.

I would also like to note that I will be bringing all of my current stock (clothing and headpieces) to the show and that all of the prices have been reduced, some quite severely.  After so many months of non ability to sell or serve my customers, it has become necessary for me to do an inventory clear out.  This means amazing deals for all of you!!!

Since it is an outdoor event, I will not be requiring masks in my booth.  If customers enter my space wearing a mask, I will in turn also put one on.  My space is 10 x 10 in a 20 x 10 tent  with a roof, side walls and back wall.  The front will be completely open to the outdoors.  Also, I have been fully vaccinated.  All approved and inspected Covid protocols for the event will be in place by myself as well as the event organizers.

Here is the link for the show:

http://www.antique-shows.ca/jewel.html

So far, the weather is shaping up to be perfect.  Take the drive out to beautiful Merrickville and enjoy some sunshine, community and great shopping.  Hope to see you there!

Filed Under: "Me" Thoughts & Inspirations

Party Girl!

April 15, 2021 By kym 2 Comments

Silver metallic polka dots on sheer white netting.  How could I not think party dress when I found this fabulous fabric on sale for a steal after Halloween?  I had the perfect white strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline in my raw materials just waiting to be upcycled into something special.  Let’s go!

I put the dress on one of my dress forms and commenced draping the bodice right from the polka dot fabric.  Once the bodice was completed to my satisfaction, it was time to start on the fun and flirty skirt.  I tried something new with this dress – a horsehair hem.  I used a fairly wide horsehair trim in white and it gave some added swing and volume to the skirt.  I also intentionally made the overskirt of the dress a bit longer and fuller than the dress underneath to really highlight the polka dot fabric. Depending on the wearer’s height, the intended finished length of this dress is at or just below the knee.

Once the skirt was finished and attached to the dress, the waistline was trimmed and accented with a white satin fabric.  The waist of the dress has also been embellished with a large side bow created from the same white satin fabric with an overlay of the metallic polka dot fabric.  I used a few layers of netting inside the bow to ensure that it retains its fullness and pouf.  A smaller white bow in the center of the larger one is unexpected and a nice finishing detail.  Nothing adds instant party and femininity to a dress like a good sized bow!

While this dress has a definite retro appeal and vibe, there is something timeless about it as well.  Now that she is ready for a twirl on the dance floor, I defy anyone not to have a good time while wearing this dress!

Filed Under: Wearable Art, Wedding/Formal Wear

A Different Approach

April 14, 2021 By kym Leave a Comment

As many of you who follow me and my work know by now, I am an artist who primarily produces wearable art through various upcycling techniques.  Occasionally, I decide to go back to the basics and create a piece from the ground up using paper patterns and various fabric and trim yardages.  Producing a garment this way allows me the opportunity to apply my pattern making skills, learned construction techniques and sometimes gives me greater freedom of design than working with and altering an already finished garment.  Such is the case with this wedding dress that I recently created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of my favourite parts of the design process, is shopping and hunting for fabrics, trims, embellishments and other supplies.  Once I have selected and gathered together all the needed materials, the juices really start flowing and I can’t wait to get started and see the vision in my head come to life.  I was very happy with my finds for this dress.  It is elegant, romantic and has a lightness and ethereal quality to it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I find doing beadwork and other couture embellishing very meditative and relaxing.  It does require patience and commitment but the end results are so satisfying and add so much visual interest, texture and uniqueness to a finished piece.  This dress has over 400 beads, pearls and crystals in total, which were each sewn onto the lace appliques work on the dress by hand.  All of the prong set jewels were also hand sewn.  I am also quickly becoming known for my fine attention to detail, such as beadwork and other hand worked techniques.  I am proud of this growing distinction as it sets my work apart from others’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other investment time wise that went into this design was the cutting apart, placement and sewing of each lace applique on the bodice, skirt and train.  It is more economical but more labour intensive to purchase a piece of lace where you can cut apart individual appliques rather than purchase ready to place and sew lace appliques.  The train’s edge was formed by piecing together lace parts of various sizes to give the illusion of one large applique and then sewing it all down bit by bit.  The beadwork was added to the train’s lacework after it was fully formed.  As you have also probably gleaned by now, it is also a crazy amount of work to hand bead lace pieces rather than purchasing lace that have already been factory beaded and embellished but, again, can be more cost effective.  You are also able to produce beaded pieces that are exactly what you envisioned rather than be at the mercy of what is offered to you ready made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All in all, this dress turned out to be a good reminder of all the skills I possess and that when called upon, I can still put them to fruitful and satisfying use.  Upcycling is still my true passion and calling but a good start with nothing design idea still has its place in my heart and portfolio.

 

 

Filed Under: "Me" Thoughts & Inspirations, Wedding/Formal Wear

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