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How it’s made…Blue Poppy Silk Crepe de Chine Jacket <<< Previous|Next >>> With the drawing complete, I take my white piece of crepe de chine fabric, lay it over the paper design and lightly trace with pencil onto the silk. When the drawing is...

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How it’s made…Blue Poppy Silk Crepe de Chine Jacket <<< Previous|Next >>> When the resist is dry, the fun begins. I use French silk dyes to paint my design. When I am finished painting the design, the piece is ready to be placed in my steamer...

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How it’s made…Blue Poppy Silk Crepe de Chine Jacket <<< Previous After steaming, I allow the fabric to “rest” for several days before rinsing to remove any residual dyes. Then I am ready to begin...

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How it’s made…Blue Poppy Silk Crepe de Chine Jacket Next >>> The “Blue Poppy” jacket is based on a William Morris design. William Morris was at the forefront of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. The first thing I do for any piece I...