………………..I always loved…..STRIPES……..whether they were woven, as these in the sketches, or printed where you could create very bold patterns………Cutting stripes in different directions…….vertical, horizontal or on the bias, which formed diagonals, always was a fun approach to creating new stripe clothes…..Mixing all three sometimes worked beautifully………Stripes work for all seasons…..spring, summer, fall and winter……..The fabrics they come in are countless from chiffon to menswear woolens, and everything in between. Here are a series of croquis that were done for a woven crepe fabric……The single button jacket is cut on the bias which allows the fabric to mold to the body….The rest are pretty self explanatory……Remember, these sketches are all well over 30 years old