Design is based on herons catching fish: water movement gives inspiration for the wavy lines and circles, with streamlet star pattern from a centre point.  Silk design colour choices were based on fabrics for the garment inspiration; grey net, grey/brown stretch and brown loose cotton weave.

Blue Herons - Making

• Top bodice is a strong stretch lace (grey/brown).  Strap pieces cut. Shoulder/sleeve pieces cut. Sleeve pieces have a dart cut, which shapes the shoulder downwards. No depth to sleeves which have grey net added as a hem decoration.
• Sleeve/shoulder pieces zig-zag machined to strap pieces. Grey net hand stitched to stretch top, is an afterthought, to use the remainder of the fabric.
• Grey voile used as an added hem below silk panels and brown cotton sides.
• Click to enlarge photos.  See lower main gallery for additional sleeve frills and pearl button with 3 ruched pleats to lift dress at side.