I do take pictures of clothing and knock them off for my own personal use, of course. before my cell phone camera I just drew sketches. Some people go into dressing rooms with sheets of wax paper folded up and take rubbings, not usually of whole pieces of clothing but of an aspect like a neckline or something. I can draft patterns so I have never even considered that. Even the stuff I shoot and knock off, I modify it for how I like it. Lately I have been obsessed by innovative pants and trouser pockets, so if I see one somewhere, I shoot it or draw it.

Susan in St. Paul