Hello gang! Because there is currently so much happening here in my studio, I thought I would take a moment to let you all know what’s going on during the month of March, 2017.
“Free Shipping February” Etsy sale extended to March 5
I’m extending the February Sale on my Etsy store until Sunday March 5. It’s “Free Shipping February” on all books and patterns on my store. I very quickly ran out of my latest book, Zills: Music on Your Fingertips that I put together with photographer Alisha Westerfeld and Illustrator George Goncalves. We ordered another batch and have restocked. If you visited my store during my sale in the middle of February and was hoping to pick up a copy, we they are back in stock! There are still a few patterns left, and the rest of my book collection as well. Check out the sale on Etsy.
Lavander Costume on Instagram
Since I’m currently taking a break before diving into my next major book project, I’ve re-opened Studio Davina to work on some costuming for my ongoing clients who have been clamoring for new designs. Throughout the month of March and April, I’ll be working on some non-assiut ensembles. It’s such a pleasure to be working with soft luxurious fabrics like this frosted lavender stretch velvet.
I am making this lavender bedlah set and matching dress during the first two weeks of march. This is a “Use Your Stash” challenge project, and more than 90% of the garment was pulled from my closet! If you are interested in following the progress of this costume, join me on Instagram for photos as I work.
When this costume is all done, I’ll share some of the in progress photos and the finished garment in a future blog post. If you are interested in following the progress of this costume as it unfolds, join me on Instagram for photos of the costume as I work. When it’s all done, I’ll share some of the in progress photos and the finished garment in a future blog post. Here’s a link to my Instagram feed to take a peek.
April Showers bring Assiut Hair Flowers
While this may not come as a huge surprise if you’ve been following my blog post for quite some time, but I have a LOT of scraps of assiut cloth. Over the next two months, I’ll be slowly working on transforming these abundant scraps into a garden of assiut hair flowers. As I work on these little confections, I’ll be taking pictures to create a DIY post about how I use these small pieces to create lovely hair accessories. I’ll be taking them to one of my favorite local events, Bay Area Belly hosted by Sudeep on Sunday, May 7 at Angelica’s Bistro in Redwood City. I’ll be sharing a booth there with my co-author Sara Shrapnell, and we’ll have our book stall set up to view our books in person, and pick up a signed copy.
Of course, if you are not in the Bay Area, I’ll be adding a collection of these assiut hair flowers to my Etsy store in April once I’ve constructed a pile of them!
I’m grateful to be busy, to have dancers who enjoy wearing my designs,
and for having the opportunity to share my love for costuming and dance with you.
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
March 2, 2017