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Images and notes on projects by Verysweetlife Studio. The artist Sarah Kate Beaumont documents her Slow Style project. Includes instructional videos, photographs and writings.

The Modern Garter

verysweetlife May 4, 2010

Garter: cotton/lycra, nylon, elastic

Why did garters go out of fashion? Tights, which replace a garter and stockings, are aptly named.

The solution: modernize! Plush garters are sewn to a band of gentle lace and soft jersey with an adjustable hook & eye closure. Here is a modern garter belt. The little bow in the front was a last minute consideration. It is a small detail yet it seemed to balance the design.

Making Socks

verysweetlife December 22, 2009

Continuing with the goal of making everything I wear.

In winter socks are necessary. These can be knitted, but I wondered whether they could be sewn?

Made socks consisting of three pieces: a sole (which can be traced from one's foot), a piece covering the top of the foot which curves around the front of the leg, and the back which begins at the heel and curves to meet the front piece. Rather than create a band at the top, it was quick work to sew along the top with an overlock stitch. They stay up, benefiting from wool's inherent elasticity.

(Socks in merino wool, 2009)

Slow Style

Slow Style is an ongoing project by Sarah Kate Beaumont who since 2008 has designed and crafted every piece of her wardrobe. She has not purchased clothing since the project began.

Combining art and craftsmanship Beaumont’s project embraces individual style and sustainability. It seeks to empower others to question assumptions of consumerism with its inherent cycle of acquisition and disposal, and as an alternative, to explore self-reliance in our shared ecosystem.

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Slow Style

Verysweetlife seeks to empower her audience to embrace authentic, individual style free from fast-fashion and consumerism, and to explore self-reliance in our shared ecosystem.

Since 2008 the artist Sarah Kate Beaumont has made what she wears, designing and assembling each piece. These are slow clothes, combining craftsmanship and art.