Showing posts with label hand sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hand sewing. Show all posts

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Alabama Chanin 3

As we enter the second semester many of you will have a chance to explore many textile techniques. A great source of inspiration is Alabama Chanin's hand embellished couture. Explore the works with an eye for techniques you would like to try, or wonderful examples of how hand embellishment could enhance your skirts, bodices or dresses.

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Josh Blackwell

Love when artists and designers turn their minds to the most mundane, unexpected items for inspiration and projects. These are Josh Blackwell's 'plastic bags as humble presents', all hand embroidered with couching and other techniques in other waste materials.