Judi krew

Words of aspiration, affirmation and encouragement are part of this oversized coat. These are words we do not show or share often enough. These are words that should billow out over the world. Layer upon layer of sheer fabric remnants (rescued from the discard bin of my favorite Chicago warehouse) and others left over from earlier projects, represent the way we are all made of multiple layers of feelings, emotions and experiences. Some words are easy to see and others need a bit of encouragement but do eventually emerge forth. An almost graffiti-esque feeling is created by using cursive writing and amorphic shapes to produce different colors and textures on the muslin base.
Except for the top shoulder and arms seams of the jacket portion, all else is entirely hand-stitched. The hat is also hand-stitched with the word “Empower” around the crown portion. This element was needed to visually balance the weight of the coat.
No two words are the same color. No floss colors are repeated. No closure is used allowing the garment to flow wild and free. The under layer is to hide the backside of the stitching, create a finished edge on the front and also help keep the train portion supported and open.
Assure Be Believe Dream
Cherish Care Empower Faith
Forgive Give Grace Hope
Inspire Kind Motivate Nurture
Praise See Service Teach
Wise Value