Thursday 21 November 2013

Definity North….On YouTube……

Part of the project I'm involved with includes going into Secondary Schools and asking 4th, 5th & 6th year pupils what they think Design is.
This video was designed by the Graphic and Web Designers in my BA class, the rest of us supplied the images……enjoy..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHYdKaKzScg&feature=youtu.be

Monday 4 November 2013

Getting back on track.......

It's been an age since my last post…but so much is happening at the moment that 'No Time' is to blame....lame, I know but true.........
I've been working on a project about the hardships facing the refugees from Syria, and it seems to have swallowed up my life..




This dress represents the innocent child caught up in the Syria conflict.
A baby dress spoiled by destruction, war, weapons and adults...

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Don't Miss It........


Finally.....Final.....


At last.... after 16 long week's here are the photos of my final designs for HND Textile Art..
A wool/viscose mix dress embellished with tea bags!!!

Shorts and top made from scraps of fabric,binding of gingham hand made with the help of a fab little gadget called a 'Bias Binding Maker', corsage made with a latch hook...


Heavy crepe backed silk, quilted with pearls and lined in Baby pink, this Gillet is shaped at the hem line giving a 'High Fashion' look to an old design. 

Based on Roman Gladiators, this dress is embellished with panels of Vylene dyed with Batik and treated with 'discharge paste' organza was used as an overlay. The dress was then hand beaded and stitched.


Back view of Trapeze dress....envelope bag made from scrap buckram  and tea bags......

Wool/Viscose shell with an overlay of cotton organdie.....shaped at the hem line to give an 'egg shape'. check back earlier in the year on blog for photos of construction....

Sunday 24 March 2013

Textiles Instagram Style...........

So... I've discovered Instagram, a little late maybe....but better than never...
 I photographed the textiles I created and love the effects that instagram gives.
These samples are made with painted vylene, organza, threads and of course the trusty heat gun...




Saturday 23 February 2013

The Egg Dress Continues........


So here we have a calico toile of the long awaited Egg Dress, five pattern manipulations later and I have the desired shape.......the amount of time just getting the pattern right has convinced me that the ridiculously high prices you see for Couture are not so high......the darts around the hem of the dress need to be more curved so's not to look pointy but all in all I think the shape should hold well.....fingers crossed. 



Monday 18 February 2013

New Hobby Looming.........

 I've had the best weekend....... I spent it learning to weave with the fabulous James Donald of 'Pick One' fame. Four college pals and my self have now created a unique lambs wool scarf each and are counting the days till we go back for more tuition in Sept...... x



Jamsie Boy

Thursday 17 January 2013

Help Me ..........

What does 'An Embarrassment of Riches' mean to you ?
I need as many interpretations as possible......thanks so much