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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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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Why Petroglyphs My favourite find at second hand markets of op shops (thrift/charity) is anything Harris Tweed. I am a bit obsessed with this fabric because it is so special, as it is dyed, spun and hand woven by weavers from the Isle of Harris in their own homes. Many of the tweeds that I
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