7 May 2014

Behind the Scenes... Writing My Book


Today I thought I'd share some pics snapped during the process of putting together the book, in case you're interested in what goes on behind the scenes on a big project like this. I've already written about my experience of getting a publishing deal, and of course that's only the beginning. Then came the writing. Intensive writing. During a heat wave - gah! Luckily I'd made a conscious decision to enjoy the process, and just the process of making a decision seemed to work so I actually did enjoy it. Intense, yes, but fulfilling. And when I say "writing", of course for a craft book the writing is only a minor part of it. There's also lots of fun stuff, like...


Creating a mood board...


Sketching garment designs...


Drafting patterns... 


Sourcing fabric...


Planning design variations...


Sewing... (lots of sewing)


Hanging out with genius designer / crazy lady Arielle... (seen here sporting a Brigitte scarf)


Getting to work with Team Betty...


Meeting lovely Terri...


Who covered me in this...



Like so...



Getting adjusted...


Posing...


... for this lot...

 

... and a kitty...


Practising the art of cat whispering...


Then back at my desk to edit layouts...

And then waiting...

... and waiting...

... waiting a bit longer...

... until finally...


Omigawd it's a real life book!

Hope you'll help me celebrate tomorrow at the #LoveAtFirstStitch online launch party. See you there!