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 […]
Upcycled Obi Boro Sashiko Jacket Read More »
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
Upcycled Tweed Jacket with Needle Felted Petroglyph Rock Art Read More »
My upcycling journey, so far I have been needle felting 3D characters for a while; below are a few examples of my work. Since then, my values have shifted into supporting sustainable and eco-friendly fibres, textiles and fashion. My aims, now, are to upcycle and re-purpose existing clothes and materials. This latest project utilises a
Needle Felted Wool Painted Upcycled Tweed Jacket Read More »
I have made a few 3D needle felted character brooches and now I am ready for 2D Wool Painting. 1. Choose Reference Image The first step is to find the reference picture that you will work from. Therefore, you need to decide where your wool painting will end up being displayed and the visual appeal
2D Needle Felting and Painting With Wool. Read More »
