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Painterly inspiration from the Kaffe Fasset: A Life In Colour exhibition preview last night @FashionTextile Museum
Must go and see this!!
When I think of pleats I have an image of old fashioned pleated skirts! but there is a lot more to pleats than I thought as I found out when I attended a presentation by one of the last pleaters in the UK. Terry from F. Ciment (pleating) LTD Terry (the presenter) Brought in patterns and fabric samples, he explained the whole pleating process which I found fascinating.
I was blown away by the complexity of some of the intricate designs they produce. Some of which are amazingly futuristic. The pleats are created by hand folded patterns made out of card. A pattern can take up to 80hrs to create. (see photos)
Pleating is a steam process, no chemicals are used during the pleating process. Permancy depends entirely on the fabric, for example 100% Polyester fabrics are best for holding the pleats, even when washed. Natural fibres can be pleated but care needs to be taken when wearing and cleaning. The fabric is streched onto the patern then steamed.
The company designed Lady Gagas outfits for her last world tour and the Queens skydive outfit at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony!. This company is also happy to pleat fabrics for fashion/design students.
To find out more info on the company click on the link F. Ciment (pleating) LTD
(via YARN!)
Very interesting, need to do some resaerch on this! http://www.lawrencehistory.org/ just found this, the history behind the photo.
Hannah Green working on one of her final rug tufting pieces. Hannah’s work reflects the natural world in an abstract way through textiles. She borrows colours and textures from nature to transform them into works of art. She will be incorporating braiding and embroidery techniques into her rugs.
Wow! would love to have ago at this!
Stich workshop developments, Semester 2.
Wool shrinkage made last week has been shrunk, acid dyed and stitched into. Some of my heat transferred fabrics have been manipulated into chords and plaits so I can add them to a surface and begin structuring samples. I think my colour palette for India is pretty sussed now, Im worried its all looking a bit too ‘Hippy’ for my liking.
lovely couching
Reposted this because it is an interesting blog, a students journey in suface patern for interiors. Sian Clarke is studying at Swansea University.
Charmingly simple! Inspiration from Italy. I took these photos in Prato Italy.
Handmade craft/peg apron. I have used a cute sheep design fabric for this apron. I use good quality 100% cotton in my aprons. I also have some owl design fabric which would be great for all you owl lovers out there!! They can be purchased from
https://www.facebook.com/ClaireMantellHandCraftedJournals?ref=hl
