'Creating the Spectacle: Immersed in 360' by Sue Austin
The work features a 360 degree film projection on strips of fabric showing Sue swimming in her underwater wheelchair. The exhibition aims to break down the barriers associated with disabilities.
Take a look at the photos and video below.
To find out more about the exhibition, head over the the MAC Birmingham website. The exhibition runs until Sunday 25th November.
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MAC Sewing School: A Coat-Day 2
Day 2 of my MAC Sewing School-a Coat was very busy today.
Lots of cutting, sewing and adjusting to create the perfect fit. Although one student chose the same Burda coat that I made, the others were a mixture of silhouettes from Burda and Simplicity. The final pieces looked amazing-in love with the fabrics that were chosen.
Take a look below at the final pieces...including mine! :) (*3rd row on the right)
I chose to block my Burda coat pattern into sections so I could use contrast fabric at the bottom, sleeves and collar facing. It also has secret in-seam pockets! I will post more photos of my coat soon.
Lots of cutting, sewing and adjusting to create the perfect fit. Although one student chose the same Burda coat that I made, the others were a mixture of silhouettes from Burda and Simplicity. The final pieces looked amazing-in love with the fabrics that were chosen.
Take a look below at the final pieces...including mine! :) (*3rd row on the right)
I chose to block my Burda coat pattern into sections so I could use contrast fabric at the bottom, sleeves and collar facing. It also has secret in-seam pockets! I will post more photos of my coat soon.
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Pattern Drafting: A Jacket/ Coat at The Sewing Cafe
I launched a brand new course at The Sewing Cafe today, pattern drafting for a jacket or coat.
This course takes the existing custom bodice that has already been adjusted in the previous course and adjusts/ grades to an overgarment pattern. The outerwear block can be drafted from scratch but sometimes it can be easier to start with a pattern that already fits and make changes. This session focused on altering the bodice block and sleeve.
Looking forward to seeing everyone toiles next week.
This course takes the existing custom bodice that has already been adjusted in the previous course and adjusts/ grades to an overgarment pattern. The outerwear block can be drafted from scratch but sometimes it can be easier to start with a pattern that already fits and make changes. This session focused on altering the bodice block and sleeve.
Looking forward to seeing everyone toiles next week.
MAC Sewing School: A Coat-Day 1
Today marked the first day of my MAC Sewing School-A coat workshop. MAC and I recommended the Burda pattern 6727 as featured on my instagram page a few days ago for this course, but students can bring a different coat pattern if they prefer another style.
The sewing school classes are a brand new series of courses at MAC Birmingham focusing on boosting sewing and commercial pattern knowledge through a number of set classes. This is the first one, focusing on a coat. There will be other courses in the new year looking at commercial patterns for a skirt and trouser.
This workshop is split into 2 sessions over 2 consecutive weekends. Day 1 saw us focus on finding the right pattern, making any adjustments and cutting the fabric. Some of the fabrics selected for the coats were amazing! take a look below what we got up to.
See you all for day 2 next week!
To fins out more about the new courses on offer at MAC Birmingham and at The Sewing Cafe, head over to my courses page for full listings.
The sewing school classes are a brand new series of courses at MAC Birmingham focusing on boosting sewing and commercial pattern knowledge through a number of set classes. This is the first one, focusing on a coat. There will be other courses in the new year looking at commercial patterns for a skirt and trouser.
This workshop is split into 2 sessions over 2 consecutive weekends. Day 1 saw us focus on finding the right pattern, making any adjustments and cutting the fabric. Some of the fabrics selected for the coats were amazing! take a look below what we got up to.
See you all for day 2 next week!
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