On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were asked to create a design that would evoke the taste of one of the gelato flavors from Manhattan’s L’Arte del Gelato, use the flavor as their color palette, and complete their look in only six hours.
I couldn’t fly to Manhattan for gelato, so I picked up the next closest thing–raspberry sorbet–from my grocer’s freezer. Because food shouldn’t be wasted, I’m forcing myself to eat it a few bites at a time. Other than slightly changed lyrics to a Prince song, what does raspberry sorbet evoke for me?
I knew my perfect model was Monster High’s Abbey Bominable, because she knows all about frozen treats.
As I tasted the sorbet, I thought of summer nights near the shore, sitting on a garden bench just after dusk, when garden lights give flowers dustier hues than the sun allows. I thought of how cozy a crop top and clamdiggers are to slip into after a busy day.
I thought of little girls who aren’t willing to give up their filmy tutus for less fanciful clothes.
And the way our dreams seem to float around us as we dance through life.
Since the PR designers were allowed a mere six hours, as my challenge, I managed to make my patterns, cut them out, and do all the sewing in around two hours. Jewelry and shoes are from Mattel.
May you have many magical raspberry nights and dreams of your own. See you next time on the runway!
Whoever gave me the print fabric–Lynne? Kathy S?–claim it and I’ll credit you!
This season’s previous looks:
Week 3: Patterning for Piggy
Week 2: A Night at the Opera
Week 1: Unconventional Challenge
First, I really like the fabric – and the design for whatever reason seems a little asian inspired to me, which I really like. abbey looks fabulous – knocked it out of the park!!
Thanks. Have you seen the Monster High dolls in person? It’s weird scaling down patterns for something so tiny!
I love the fabric the pants are made from. I don’t remember Abby from the first book, so she must have joined the MH gang later in the series.
Thanks, Gary.
I’m sure they’ll keep adding characters so they can sell more merchandise!