[CREATE] Open Source Fashion Software Update

[jon at rejon.org]

This is so cool!

On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Susan Spencer <susan.spencer at gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like to say thank you to the open source graphics community.
> I received much support, direction and advice to get this project started at
> this year's LGM.
> Since then, I've begun to learn Python, Inkscape, and implement SVG specs.
> I would not have attempted this if I hadn't been at LGM.
> Update:
> 1. The basic women's bodice pattern blocks have been written. Pics posted
> at: http://www.sew-brilliant.org/2010/08/20/front-bodice-block-done/
> The Inkscape extension files are available from a link on this page.
> Feedback welcome.
> 2. The initial proof-of-concept that it can properly resize patterns to an
> individual's measurements is a men's jacket from mid 19th century. Back
> pattern piece is done. That leaves front & sleeve. Hopefully will it be sewn
> up and worn at DragonCon by my stepson who asked me to do this.   I will
> definitely post pics.
> 3. New name: TMTP project - (tau meta tau physica)
> Further updates will not be posted on this list.
> If interested, occasionally check out the blog/wiki
> at http://www.sew-brilliant.org , and in a few weeks
> on http://www.tmtp-project.org
> Again, thanks to each of you in this extraordinary community.
> - Susan

I love to get these updates! Please continue! :) Your work is a major
LGM success story! I hope that at the next LGM we could even have a
fashion show! That would be amazing...and our own custom clothes, so
cool!

Jon


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