Introduction to Sewing at MAC Birmingham
We had a very busy Saturday at MAC Birmingham teaching my introduction to sewing course. We covered a lot of technical samples in the morning to help understand how pieces are made.
In the afternoon, we moved on to specific samples featuring darts, pleats and miniature tote bags to test our new found skills.
The following week focussed on making a piece of clothing that featured some the techniques from the week before. Its always good to text the skills by making something from start to finish.
The final pieces looked great! Take a look at what everyone created below:
Everyone did really well as a lot only had a little experience with sewing and using a sewing machine. Hopefully, everyone feels more confident now and ready for the Great British Sewing Bee! ;)
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In the afternoon, we moved on to specific samples featuring darts, pleats and miniature tote bags to test our new found skills.
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The following week focussed on making a piece of clothing that featured some the techniques from the week before. Its always good to text the skills by making something from start to finish.
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The final pieces looked great! Take a look at what everyone created below:
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Everyone did really well as a lot only had a little experience with sewing and using a sewing machine. Hopefully, everyone feels more confident now and ready for the Great British Sewing Bee! ;)
Global Approaches to Pattern Cutting: Zero-Waste
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#part2 of my #global approaches to #patterncutting series - #zerowaste . Following the #hollymcquillan ethos of #hyperbollictessalation , we experimented with #paper to test different #shape options to build #garments . Although slightly primitive, it worked a treat . Everything will also be #recycled when the process has been documented . #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #sustainable #eco #make #creative #cut #fashion #experimental #pattern .
Throwback: Antony Gormley at the Royal Academy
During my London day trip a few weeks ago, i managed to not only see the Olafur Eliasson exhibition, but the Antony Gormley show at the Royal Academy as well.
I have always been a fan of Gormley's work and have seen a number of retrospectives over the years and looked forward to what was on show.
A good range of pieces were arranged through 17 of the Academy's rooms, some on a humongous scale! Larger pieces allowed you to walk through them and experience the size and magnitude, drawn and painted pieces featured heavily on a number of walls and in cases. I personally likes the range of small sketchbooks showing how some of the installations were developed. There were even a few books relating to the development of the Angel of the North which i visited a numbers of years ago.
Cave, a domineering structure at one end of the exhibition was particularly interesting as you could walk inside it. The entrance was quite low, and crouching down into what is essentially a black hole was a bit unsettling. The tunnel turned a few times and as there was no visibility, i was concentrating on not bashing into something or someone! However, the space opened out and had a few light wells bringing in shafts of light into the central part of the installation. I preferred this area of the piece as i could see what was around me, but the queue to get into this was very long so took a while to get access.
I found Clearing the most interesting piece. Spirals of metal fill one of the rooms and visitors were invited to walk around it; walking over and under any that cross their path. This was the most immersive piece; being able to walk through it gave the best perspective on its size and shape.
A great show! A number of pieces are available to see at other exhibitions around the country.
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I have always been a fan of Gormley's work and have seen a number of retrospectives over the years and looked forward to what was on show.
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A good range of pieces were arranged through 17 of the Academy's rooms, some on a humongous scale! Larger pieces allowed you to walk through them and experience the size and magnitude, drawn and painted pieces featured heavily on a number of walls and in cases. I personally likes the range of small sketchbooks showing how some of the installations were developed. There were even a few books relating to the development of the Angel of the North which i visited a numbers of years ago.
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Cave, a domineering structure at one end of the exhibition was particularly interesting as you could walk inside it. The entrance was quite low, and crouching down into what is essentially a black hole was a bit unsettling. The tunnel turned a few times and as there was no visibility, i was concentrating on not bashing into something or someone! However, the space opened out and had a few light wells bringing in shafts of light into the central part of the installation. I preferred this area of the piece as i could see what was around me, but the queue to get into this was very long so took a while to get access.
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I found Clearing the most interesting piece. Spirals of metal fill one of the rooms and visitors were invited to walk around it; walking over and under any that cross their path. This was the most immersive piece; being able to walk through it gave the best perspective on its size and shape.
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