Machine and Hand Embroidery

Machine Embroidery...

 Machine embroidery on my drawing of a ornate mirror.

 



 Machine embroidery on my drawing set of  a tea pot, a cup,

a spoon and flowers.

 

 

Hand Embroidery...

 

Hand embroidery over drawing of a vintage till-Satin stitch, Running stitch,

French knots and straight stitch used.

A Textile Designer: What does it entail ?

A Textile Designer...

"Textile designers create fabric designs and patterns for woven, knitted and printed materials, which can be used for clothing and interior furnishings. These designs usually feature repeating patterns."

 

 

What are the required qualification's ?...

 

"There are no formal entry routes to become a textile designer. However, most people enter the industry through one of two main routes. Some begin as a textiles operative and progress into the role of a textile designer. Most companies would expect you to have a relevant degree from an institution with a strong tradition in the textiles field.....Further training is carried out on the job and it may be necessary to complete short courses to update computer, technical or creative skills. On-the-job learning can be part of developing your technical knowledge and skills - once you are working as a textiles designer you will develop your existing skills and learn many new ones"

 

 

What does the job entail ?...

 

"Textile designers need to discuss, understand and interpret the needs, ideas and requirements of their customers accurately. They must consider how the textile will be used and therefore what properties it needs. These properties include the weight, strength, performance and flammability of the material used. Once textile designers have selected the type of textile, they then produce design ideas, sketches and samples for presentation to customers. These are often created using computer-aided design (CAD) packages. A textile designer must work within a budget and to deadlines, whilst keeping up with current trends and production techniques. They may spend a proportion of their time attending trade shows and researching new fabrics and trims."

 

 

Key Points...

be artistic, creative and able to draw with an eye for colour, texture and pattern
have good attention to detail and an understanding of different processes and techniques
have an interest in fashion and textiles with an understanding of trends
good communication and problem solving skills

Is It For Me ?...

My aim is to work within the fashion and textile industry once I graduate. I am considering the role of a textile designer as I am more than happy for work towards fitting the requirements needed for the role. 

Autumn, Winter. suprised inspiration

Autumn, Winter walks...

Whilst walking my dog along a country road, I discovered a beautiful cottage that was painted in duck egg blue. The entire setting was stunning; a dull, winter setting against a small, blue cottage inspired me to use pastel colour within my own work. I am not a fan of colour but if its done in a delicate way I am happy to embrace colour.

Jennifer collier

 

 

Jennifer Collier..

 

"My practice focuses on creating work from paper; by bonding, waxing, trapping and stitching I produce unusual paper ‘fabrics’, which are used to explore the ‘remaking’ of household objects. The papers are treated as if cloth, with the main technique employed being stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles. The papers themselves serve as both the inspiration and the media for my work, with the narrative of the books and papers suggesting the forms. I tend to find items then investigate a way in which they can be reused and transformed; giving new life to things that would otherwise go unloved or be thrown away"    -I've always been inspired from Jennifer's work, although she is more of a designer, maker I adore her work. My specialist field is textiles and surface design, I am constantly inspired from her use of different medias such as; collage. Also how she likes to use paper fabrics. 

Zoffany- luxury

Zoffany...

 

"Zoffany is a luxury brand, offering products of the highest quality including wallpaper, fabrics, trimmings, paint and furniture. Inspired by a unique archive, together with technical innovation, Zoffany continues to create elegant designs for both contemporary and period homes."

  

-I admire how unique 'zoffanys' designs are, the wallpapers are breathtaking and luxurious. My personal favourite is the middle design. Although I do think it would be two much if used to decorate a full room.

 

 

Cute little finds

Whilst shopping I found a jewellery holder that was made using a ornate distressed frame. The piece is a reproduction if an vintage frame, never less it is stunning  and I had to purchase it! The frame can also be used as a letter holder, and was bought from next retail store...

French inspired beauty

Inspiration...

 

I've always admired French inspired furniture... The damask carvings made from distressed wood is truly stunning.

 

-These are two of the examples that I was inspired by when decoration my own personal bedroom...

My wallpaper is Laura Ashley and the shade is a pastel duck egg blue. The furniture is vintage (side table) but the headboard is a reproduced version of an original design.

 

 

Priscilla Jones

Time for Teaaa..

'Priscilla has been creating contemporary stitched mixed media pieces in 2D and 3D since completing her degree in Embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University in 1997. Priscilla draws her inspiration from a variety of sources exploring the concept of identity, memory and nostalgia'

 

 

 

Designer maker- Claire Baker

Beautiful, Innovative and Contemporary....

 

Claire Baker is a Textiles and Surface Designer, she is based in the North East and  is also a lecturer.

I take a lot of inspiration from her work; I admire the us of all the different elements within a piece-Collage, embroidery, laser cutting and digital prints.

 

Below are beautiful examples of Claire's Embroidery work:

 

 

 

Small Studio (Below)



Print Source- Trade Show

Printsource...

"Printsource New York, The Premier Market for Surface and Textile Design in the USA, holds three shows a year in New York City. As the hub for the world’s top creative talent, Printsource showcases hundreds of collections by international surface and textile design studios and agents. England, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and the U.S.A. are just some of the countries featured each season at the Show, which is the main resource for surface and textile design for America's major manufacturers, retailers and catalogs. The Show covers such industries as men's, children's and women's apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, paper goods and stationery, wallcoverings, window fashions as well as other surface and textile design applications."

Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley...

The well known and loved household name, Laura Ashley... A personal favourite of mine! I always am immediately attracted to Laura Ashley's wallpaper design, in particular the Heritage collection.

Indigo Trade Show- Paris

Indigo Trade Show- Paris!

 

"A unique and creative offer Indigo represents a unique and creative offer: designs, embroideries and appliqués, knits, fabrics, vintage, transfer paper, archives."

 

 

"Indigo welcomes 14, 000 professionals (78% of them being international) coming from 110 countries. The exhibition systematically attracts market leaders from each sector: Haute Couture, designers, ready-to-wear labels, sportswear, mass market textile and non-textile goods, lingerie, household linens, department stores, chain stores"

 

 

Dates, location and opening hours Dates:

 

17-19 September 2013

 18-20 February 2014 

Location: Parc d'Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte- Hall 5

 

Opening hours: from 09:00 am to 6.30

 

Wallpaper designs...

 

Designer: 'Treasure'

 

 

Designer: 'Abioproject Design'