Print&Pattern.

I've just discovered a graduates post on http://www.printpattern.blogspot.com/ so I thought I would share my favourites!

I loved the work of Jade Hemmins. She graduated from Leeds College of Art in 2011 with a BA Hons Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design. She gains inspiration for her designs from the natural world and uses a subtle colour palette. Which is why I love these sweet-themed prints. They are instantly recognisable as iced gems and party rings! The prints could be used as a gift wrap or childrens interior decorations.

I also enjoy the work of Rhiannon Una Williams. She graduated from the University College of Falmouth and now works as a freelance textile illustrator. She creates quirky illustrations of everyday things such as pets, food and architecture.Her illustrations appear to use a lot of dry media such as pen, ink and paper collage.

I found these two love birds adorable! They look so sweet and have a very girly colour scheme of pinks and pastels. The embroidery appears very intricate and time consuming but works to full effect. It inspires me to use more embroidery in my own work.

Computer Aided Design.

These designs were made using a single motif from a continuous line drawing of a lilly. I used Photoshop to flip the motifs, alter the colours and create a repeat pattern. However, if I were to develop these further I would explore more with colour and experiment with filters. The pattern below was made by copying the original motif four times and arranging it into a diamond shape. I like how the negative space within the shape stands out. I used this shape to create another pattern which is more abstract.

The design below was made by using the spaces from in between a pattern, duplicating the layer, overlapping it and altering the opacity. This is more abstract than the previous patterns and after weeks of drawing flowers, made a nice change.

Junkystyling.com

I've discovered a london-based company called Junky Styling (junkystyling.co.uk & junkystyling.bigcartel.com). They are influenced by the maintenance of recycling and use "the highest quality second hand clothing, which is deconstructed, re-cut and completely transformed".

This is an example of their styling. The sleeves of a tailored suit have been cut and transformed into a men's scarf.

This 'Knit Flag Dress' is made from an old flag and has a structured skirt which can be worn as shown or tied at the back. This dress is currently retailing at £175 on their Big Cartel store.

To make the most out of every scrap off-cut, JunkyStyling have came up with this pebble shaped patchwork jumper. Hand cut and hand stitched it is one of a kind. Retailling at £190. Their profits must be unreal!

I decided to do a feature on this company as it is inspiring for the upcoming decon/recon project. It also links to my contextual studies on ecology in textiles.

Decon/Recon

As part of this project I have to make a decon/recon item of clothing. This involves buying an item of clothing, using a quick unpick to take out the stitches and reconstructing it into something different onto a tailors dummy. Ive purchased this H&M military style jacket off eBay for £4.49 to use.

Military

My Current theme is military. Im particularly influenced by Christian Dior's Pre-Fall 2010 collection as it reflects the 1940s WWII era. These sexy sihouettes and long stockings give an empowering appearance for women which reflects their role of the time; replacing typically male orientated job roles in factories whilst men were at war.

 

I've always loved this American WWII propoganda poster of the fictional icon 'Rosie the Riveter' which represeneted women who worked in the factories during the war, often making war supplies and ammunition. Its is now seen as a symbol of feminism.