Work Progress at MIMOCA

Asuna has sent many pictures and captions describing the work at MIMOCA. Below are pictures from April 23, 24, 25, and 28. Everybody is working so hard, and trying so many new things!

April 23

 Emiko decided her length using a prototype. (she chose rather short length)
 And then, she made body parts until cutting fabric. I like this photo! (she ironed with her smile.)
 Keiko made the mate sleeve. Inside is red. 
 It is very nice!! There is a beautiful red slit in back side In case not roll up.
 And, she is challenging body slit. Also, inside is red.
 Rie completed the body in first!
 She said "Wow! I'm very happy!" And she checked her color balance.
 Nozomi and I talked about her design. She has a good and beautiful idea that her uniform will change into front open type. 
 Nozomi cut her sleeves parts.
 Junko made prototype of rose accessory.
 She will attach a lot of variety accessories on her uniform hereafter.

And, I informed very important advice all participant. "When you sew the shoulder, please do it after unfold the body part!!

April 24

 Keiko forward to her making at a furious pace!
 She made an amazing pocket the front of a dress.
 Kiyoko's fabrics
 She will use her emotional fabric( colorful pareo ) with cutting circle.
 Sawako cut the body parts. When she cut a part of the body's part, she said " This scissors is difficult to cut..." Then, Keiko noticed a occurrence and said "Sawako, maybe you mistake your finger's position." Her thumb slipped on the other hole! Everyone laughed!
 Junko try to make neck warmer to wear inside one-piece. And she is challenging pattern making to make it from her garment.

 This picture is very beautiful.
 And this picture is funny. I forgot what we were doing.. :))

April 25

 Emiko watches video letter from Mito faces. (Others already watched it the other day.)
 Emiko sewed body and press a seam.
 Sawako prepares to cut the cloth for sleeves.
 Asuna gives Sawako same advice. She is an amazing teacher for all participants.
 Keiko added a slit to her body. Red lining is peeping out.
 Keiko also added two pockets on the body. She is going to use them to put a mobile phone.
 Kayo prepared to sew the body (below) and sewing (above)! 

  Junko goes on making pattern for neck warmer.
She failed once, but tried again!

April 28

 Kiyoko made pocket using her pareo.
 and made a front part that will be likes flared skirt between right bodice and left one.
 Junko were continuing...
 Gradually, it is formed :)
 Nozomi tried to change collar design. She made prototypes. At first, using paper, then, using another fabric.
Mariko started to making today! She likes vivid blue. So, she have chosen this fabric. Her cloth is also blue!

 Emiko gathered small snips. these snips came from other participants, when they cut body parts.
 Then, she tried to place.
She confirms her design at a stretch.

Beautiful handwork

white butterfly:
Lots of white butterflies are resting to Mikio's uniform.
She represented homage for the designer of the original ATM uniform who is well known by using butterfly motif, and also she is president of Mito Arts Foundation.
This blue bird broach was made by exchange fabric with Aki.



little leaf:
Takako embroidered a leaf. Actually it is repair work.
The last letter of the alphabet stamp looks not good, so she tried to hide in a leaf.
This Japanese word means, "That is OK". It is lovely coincidence.




white and blue circle:
Saori attached these circle of lace by crochet as belt loop.
She made these circles long time ago and finally she found how to use them.




bird and creature:
Aki also made this blue bird broach by exchange fabric with Mikiko.
They studied method of dyeing in college, so exchange their work each other.
This little creature next to the blue bird is made by Kaoru Yokoo. Aki provided this piece of crocheted material to Kaoru's workshop at ATM. Kaoru made this creature as gratitude for her. 




stripy pompon:
Yasuko put little pompons on her bag, which is made by Aki and using her stripy shirts.
This embroidery thread was used for the stitch on her uniform. 




new collar:
Meme made one more collar to draw letters using the symbol color of ATM, red, blue and yellow.
Can you find her name represented by buttons "M" "E" "M" "E"?




it bag:
Kimiko made a clutch bag which is inspired by the magazine cover, "here and there".
(That is in front of her in this photo.)
This shiny fabric attached on the bag was used to wear her nightwear.




little Thai on the pocket:
Chiako got this piece of Thai fabric from Yoko.
And she is continuing the uniform diary, so many dates on it now.




paper rose:
Aya's origami flower bloom every week!
Roses are symbol flower of Ibaraki prefecture.