I have been upcycling denim jackets, with various embellishments, for a while. For example, below are some recent ones. For whatever reason, I have been inspired to embellish another, with an aesthetic that I would describe as abstract medieval. In particular, I like some of the bizarre characters. I also like the organic vine-like backgrounds. […]
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I have done quite a bit of work with Sashiko, directly onto clothing, as well as Boro Sashiko. Below are a few examples of sashiko embroidery from Glen and I, that has been stitched directly onto thrifted shirts. This time, I had a vision of a sashiko shirt with more of a patched or Boro
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The Ainu People The Ainu are an indigenous people from the northern region of the Japan. The only thing that I know about them is from seeing their designs, when scrolling through pinterest, looking for Sashiko designs. Below is just one example of their designs, which I have used as inspiration. My Process I salvaged
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I made a Free-motion embroidered applique based on the Great Wave of Kanagawa. I then went on to add it to a denim jacket and did some other treatments. The jacket was more experimental than anything else and I was never really happy with the outcome. Experiments with Distressing Fabric I had become inspired by
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A Touch of Glamour Now that summer is on the way, I have stopped making woollen clothing and turned my attention to lighter garb. I have been toying with the juxtaposition of military wear and softer, less hostile motifs for a while. In WWII, the nose cone of aircraft would be painted with pinup girls
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Fuzzy-Felt I have vague memories of playing with Fuzzy-Felt in the 70’s, when it was particularly popular. For a deep dive into all things Fuzzy-Felt, you can’t go past: https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/fuzzyfelt.php .One of the sets that I salvaged was the Fantasy set. Inside was a handy brochure with some ideas for the fantasy characters you can
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Introduction I first encountered free motion machine embroidery in Nepal in 1998. These were produced by pedal-powered singer sewing machines and I came home with a number of these. Since then, my treasures t-shirts have been misplaced in several moves, so I decided that I could probably make my own. I gained further impetus from
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