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.