THE RED HAT

The Red Hat Sketch by Anna Maria - Rehcy Row - June 2013

A marker sketch from this weekend. I'm a little disappointed that this one didn't come out look more broken like my Fallen Doll sketches. Oh well, I still like it, and I'll sketch another one soon.

Have a great week!

**AM

FALLEN DOLL PRACTiCE

Fallen Doll Practicing by Anna Maria - Rehcy Row - June 2013

A quick FALLEN DOLL sketch done entirely in pen and marker with no erasing. I'm working on my sketch speed while she works on her ballet.
(Drawing done with Letraset markers and Faber-Castell pens)

FALLEN DOLL

Fallen Doll by Anna Maria - May 2013 - Rehcy Row

For several months, I've had this idea, for what I call a "fallen doll' style for my fashion illustrations, and this past weekend I finally took the time to sketch out a few. The style isn't much different from my usual style, just has a more broken-ness to the posing, which is what my sketches have been leaning to becoming for a while now. Anyways, I hope you enjoy because I'm pretty sure the FALLEN DOLL is going to become a regular in the REHCY show.
(Sketch created with Letraset markers and Faber-Castell pens)

iN THE MAKiNG: JACKiE SHORTS REHCY VONNE S/S'13

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

I'm sure you've noticed the vintage inspired swimsuit trend that's been ridiculously huge this past year and is only getting more ridiculous this season, right, well, I think those high waist 1940s and 50s swimsuits are adorable, and I wanted a way to make them wearable daily, not just on beach day. So thus inspired the Jackie shorts for Rehcy Vonne S/S '13. Available here at the Rehcy Vonne shop on Etsy. 

Below are a few pics in my process of designing the Jackie's.

For the first step, I draped and sewed several samples (or muslins) until I got the perfect fit for a similar pair of shorts that this style will be based on.

I used the muslins (samples) to make a pattern.

Next I adjusted the pattern from a woven pattern to a knit pattern. Knit fabrics fit differently than wovens and the pattern needs to reflect this. Normally I would just drape some knit fabric from the beginning, but I wanted a high waist base pattern to create several different styles from without having to drape a new sample each time. Having the base pattern saves me several steps when making future shorts with a similar style.

After adjusting the woven pattern to a knit pattern, I used it to make a sample in the knit fabric.

Then comes testing the fit of the knit version, making final adjustments to the pattern and patterning a waistband... and several other steps, but I don't want to go into to much detail...you'll get bored.

Presenting the Jackie short!
SHOP HERE
**AM

iNTRO TO THE JACKiE SHORTS FOR REHCY VONNE S/S '13

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

 Say hello to our new 1940s pinup inspired shorts, the Jackie shorts for Rehcy Vonne Spring/Summer '13! 

Now at our Rehcy Vonne Etsy shop here.

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

Jackie Shorts by Rehcy Vonne S/S 2013

 Shop here
Shorts are made in a Eco-friendly cotton/spandex knit.

I hope you love them! 

**AM

iNTRODUCiNG THE LORi SHORTS BY REHCY VONNE SS 2013

Lori Shorts by Rehcy Vonne SS 2013 - Lace version

I am so excited to introduce these shorts! Inspired by the 1970s high-waist, gym shorts with the lace and pom poms to give it a modern hippie chic style. The shorts are made with vintage lace, denim, and 70s trim.

They are the perfect shorts for an adorable summer look.

Get them at our Etsy store HERE

Lori Shorts by Rehcy Vonne SS 2013 - Chambray version

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter!! by Anna Maria - 27 Mar 2013

Just a quick sketch to say "Happy Easter" to you!

(Pen, Letraset markers-my favorite markers, and Prismacolor pencils)

**AM

"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act."

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi