tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49314322763209895912024-03-20T02:37:10.302-07:00BabecycleApparel and Accessories Design by Sonia McBrideSonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-6041408377361808912011-06-24T18:45:00.000-07:002011-06-24T18:47:52.803-07:00"Rain-Coast": the Raincoat for SeattleThis project was inspired by a vintage Adidas rip-stop nylon in cobalt blue. The all-over abstract design is screen printed with a highly reflective ink.<br />
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This coat meets the needs of Seattlites and cyclists.<br />
<ul><li>Eye-level drawcord on the hood ensures peripheral vision, and perimeter drawcord keeps hood snug around your face</li>
<li>Knee length coat protects from side-ways rain</li>
<li>Thinsulate insulation keeps you warm fall through spring, without adding bulk </li>
<li>Zippered "cash pocket" is easily accessible on left sleeve</li>
<li>Elastic and adjustable velcro cuffs help keep heat in and rain out</li>
<li>Two patch pockets with flaps</li>
<li>Interior zippered pocket, and inside storm guard lined with fleece</li>
<li>Drawcord at waist and hem.</li>
<li>Two-way zipper unzips from the hem so you can pedal easily</li>
<li>Reflective piping detail on front chest, back and sleeve</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inspiration Collage</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Original Sketch</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clockwise from top left: Side-view with zipper pocket; Front-view with two flap/patch pockets; Back-view with reflective piping and hood drawcord toggle. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-14124244545818357332011-01-09T19:09:00.000-08:002011-06-24T18:18:08.741-07:00Reflective Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The fall quarter project was a tailored wool jacket from a basic block modified to our own design. In concordance with the theme of my final line, I decided to make this jacket with a cyclist in mind. The fabric is a vintage wool hounds tooth from my grandmother in Kansas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Original pen and ink artwork placed into repeat and printed through Spoonflower.com. Lining is 100% silk.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Model wears Riding Jacket and Shorts. Flash photo shows illumination of reflective tape used on front welt pockets, bound button holes and covered buttons.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Left:</b> Reflective tape in daylight with no flash appears as subtle black satin tape. <b>Right:</b> Back of jacket features secret zippered stash pocket hidden under three ruffles. Reflective piping at back sleeve seam and covered sleeve buttons. Shorts also have reflective welt pockets. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-43411329827685262842010-08-24T18:46:00.000-07:002011-06-24T17:49:30.400-07:00Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0i4tbktsYcrtd7kzlQCQMZNCdWPjCiRl7VM6eAFYbZwX4arJxxBfbBA7h0VT2dIxFmf_WcpLyXzbPbHKIGPBzOBKXCmoRWC-_6Hq3-BkN99x41LiDwfJVhISfiwUfDUzYb_WuJf6nNdg/s1600/vintage-bike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0i4tbktsYcrtd7kzlQCQMZNCdWPjCiRl7VM6eAFYbZwX4arJxxBfbBA7h0VT2dIxFmf_WcpLyXzbPbHKIGPBzOBKXCmoRWC-_6Hq3-BkN99x41LiDwfJVhISfiwUfDUzYb_WuJf6nNdg/s400/vintage-bike.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Babecycle" Logo Inspiration</div>Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-48750085524269637762010-07-23T12:57:00.000-07:002011-06-24T18:54:42.984-07:00Experiment with Acrylic Leather PaintThese white Saltwater sandals were picked up at "the Bins," the colloquial term for the Goodwill Outlet in Seattle's SODO, where they sell clothes, accessories, house-wears etc., by the pound. These almost broke the bank at $1.09. <br />
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</tbody></table>Even after the second coat I can still see the brush strokes, but the color is super saturated and beautiful. We will see how they fare in the humidity and heat when I go on vacation to DC and NYC.<br />
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Update: The paint works and the color evokes compliments. Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-17641296082530002992010-07-22T15:43:00.000-07:002011-06-24T18:56:22.837-07:00Bobby Belt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_Pncy2J_IjWHDyUpBsWNb7XJR471PFlIS5QPQM3oHU9HAED_Zz9gyk9_bia1akN8qUSn1q3lAHTKshI03jqycFQhqQ5iiDURo6csZyrVDOVW3mpjDtZtYGQ8LLdUOA8z1KO4IAg9Wwg/s1600/Photo+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_Pncy2J_IjWHDyUpBsWNb7XJR471PFlIS5QPQM3oHU9HAED_Zz9gyk9_bia1akN8qUSn1q3lAHTKshI03jqycFQhqQ5iiDURo6csZyrVDOVW3mpjDtZtYGQ8LLdUOA8z1KO4IAg9Wwg/s640/Photo+18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I had the idea for this when I was visiting NYC in September. Then school happened and I haven't had time to make it until now, ten months later.<br />
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Procedure: I spray painted a whole pack of bobby pins gold, and then went to Sally Beauty supply to buy more and saw that they sold gold ones. Less time inhaling toxins is fine with me.<br />
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I bought some pretty black elastic at Stitches and found the interlocking belt buckle on a belt at Value Village, which I also spray painted but it's already flaking.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17zRtv_dYoNXf_-3Q6607C8lgFDQj0oLEPeGYAAE98ZzKkgl9_rIGznAxG74hOfxszHJSPrIll7V5SCughb2dEwLxyzduQrjubo9507yxsJdgWPkZvm8V63TYNhmRgcuNwzviZGZdnJA/s1600/Photo+24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17zRtv_dYoNXf_-3Q6607C8lgFDQj0oLEPeGYAAE98ZzKkgl9_rIGznAxG74hOfxszHJSPrIll7V5SCughb2dEwLxyzduQrjubo9507yxsJdgWPkZvm8V63TYNhmRgcuNwzviZGZdnJA/s400/Photo+24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It is a less threatening take on the bullet belt. The wearer is armed to help a burlesque performer keep her wig on.Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-16123908593082093722010-07-16T23:09:00.000-07:002011-06-24T18:57:18.169-07:00Stud-Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNJ1up0sMbsJEyqV0kLD51MUMBsHyH7L_p_a8IfJ4agdDtHvLlle7wu4jsW6q2Lc0p5qi57cOD_c4XBvCrlJuLVwO61hBiXLAX_IO09l9w9zAxK8tJD_0EEXiEiZJVc0hL_VNn4Co_8A/s1600/IMG_6801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNJ1up0sMbsJEyqV0kLD51MUMBsHyH7L_p_a8IfJ4agdDtHvLlle7wu4jsW6q2Lc0p5qi57cOD_c4XBvCrlJuLVwO61hBiXLAX_IO09l9w9zAxK8tJD_0EEXiEiZJVc0hL_VNn4Co_8A/s640/IMG_6801.JPG" width="340" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This one is a knock-off of a Kenneth Cole New York dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It has princess lines, a shoulder yoke, front placket, kimono sleeves (so fun and easy to pattern!) thigh pockets, rolled cuff with button tab and stud detailing through-out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was very slippery and I had so many seams with top-stitching, I had to work hard to avoid puckering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can't wait to wear it with my bobby-pin belt....more to come on that soon! </span>Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-88296996019870074652010-07-16T22:54:00.000-07:002010-07-16T22:54:41.562-07:00Restyling 101<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li>Large Puffy Sleeves</li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This project was our first time working on and figuring out a pattern completely on our own. Everyone worked independently on the same design. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We used a straight skirt sloper and manipulated it to create tucks and pleats across the front. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Theme: "The Life Aquatic" or any interpretation thereof. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My inspiration board...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A few sketches...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After (a few) hours of pattern making experimentation, the desired result was achieved:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And the show was amazing! If you don't believe me, read Dan Savage's review <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-burlesque-shoah/Content?oid=4399613">here</a></span>Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-49229780345280837962010-07-09T12:00:00.000-07:002010-07-09T12:00:10.483-07:00Women's Blouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5iQJBoI8LgYMzCU3sSMXX5-E9MqkISTx5p8S8_rcaXAsKLvupNOEVAFvl7enYwmH9mvoqnqQNae-58oQrb2fn2_qhpcbypMSjUDM0CHyS5zbFmZHpTbgW1Lhvaa4C8R44GyPvTYeiJU/s1600/beatablouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5iQJBoI8LgYMzCU3sSMXX5-E9MqkISTx5p8S8_rcaXAsKLvupNOEVAFvl7enYwmH9mvoqnqQNae-58oQrb2fn2_qhpcbypMSjUDM0CHyS5zbFmZHpTbgW1Lhvaa4C8R44GyPvTYeiJU/s640/beatablouse.jpg" width="428" /></a></div>Women's blouse with front princess seams and a convertible collar. I modified the pattern to fit my mom, and she looks happy with the results!Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-18934438438512697832010-07-09T11:56:00.000-07:002010-07-09T11:57:24.717-07:00Men's Shirt Detail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To add interest to a basic men's collared shirt, contrast color shell was used at inner cuff, inner yoke and outer stand.</div><br />
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Photo credit: <a href="http://www.mastinstudio.com/">Mastin Studio: Seattle Wedding Photography</a><br />
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Part 1:<br />
I am commissioned to re-line my boyfriend's leather jacket with fabric taken from a pair of Victoria's Secret pajamas. I made a pattern from the original lining which was pretty badly shredded to pieces.<br />
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Ian's friend Andrew also wanted a paisley lined jacket. This was all done by hand because my domestic machine couldn't handle the denim, but it liked leather (?). I now have a Juki, and it loves everything!<br />
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To cap off the paisley theme in projects for other people, I made a gored skirt assignment for my friend, to her measurements. She couldn't decide on a print, so I steered her toward this bright, vintage feeling, valentines paisley!Sonia McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434105779618182013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931432276320989591.post-4871454180002767362010-01-05T22:53:00.000-08:002010-07-09T12:41:57.125-07:00For Ruby...<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My mom made some beautiful dresses for me when I was girl, as well as some of my favorite Halloween costumes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So it would only make sense for us to collaborate on a baby dress for one of her new neighbors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We worked on the sewing together and I designed and embroidered my first label,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">INFANTA OF SPAIN<br />
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