Handmade Christmas: Make a Star Decoration
Its the last Maker Monday before Christmas...
As something special, why not make this me-made star decoration to add to your Christmas Tree?
A free pattern and instructions are below for you to follow.
You can also take a look at the other Christmas Decorations that I've released over the years in my 'Me-Making Christmas' section on my Learn to Sew page.
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How to Make:
1: Using the free pattern, cut around the paper outer and inner star
shapes.
2: To make a contrast colour star, you will need 2 different
coloured pieces of felt. Pin your pattern pieces on the felt and cut around
them. You will need 2 pieces of each shape cut in 2 different coloured felt.
3: Arrange the inner star on top of the outer one. Pin in place.
4: Select any thread you like and sew the inner star shape to the
outer one. Although I used a slip stitch, you can use any stitch you like.
5: Place both sides of the out star together. The inner star pieces
you have just sewn on to each side should be facing outwards. Pin in place. Pick
a point to start and sew the 2 sides of the outer star together with a slip
stitch or running stitch all the way around the outside. Remember to tie a knot
in your thread at the start and the end so your stitches don't come loose!
6: Lastly, cut 20cm of thin ribbon. Join the 2 ends of the ribbon
together and sew the ends to a point of the star with a few small stitches.
Maker Monday Throwback: Gingerbread Man Decoration
Looking to add something hand-made to your christmas tree? Why not make a Gingerbread Man Decoration?
Full Instructions and a free pattern is available here > Sian Riley: Handmade Christmas: Make a Gingerbread Decoration
Fashion Illustrator Highlight: Ling Chen
Another wonderful set of illustrations by Ling Chen featured in recent fashion sessions with the first year students.
All in New Fashion Illustration by Martin Dawber
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V&A: An Evening with Paul Smith
I love when the V&A museum puts their talks online! I was able to join yet another fantastic conversation last night from over 100 miles away with Paul Smith discussing his creative work which begins with storytelling , the collection of bicycles in his office (I had the privilege of visiting it as a postgrad student, his office is amazing!), why he would have liked to have invented the paperclip, his love of Japan, the Paul Smith Foundation and parting thoughts such as ‘if you only had clothes that were commercial, you’d go bankrupt’ - brilliant! . A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable evening . I wonder who will be next? 🤔
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Fashion Illustrator Highlight: Kime Buzzelli
The first year students have been exploring fashion illustration recently, exploring catwalk looks with fashion illustrator drawing styles.
Kime Buzzelli featured in a number of creations; such a lovely use of colour and bold lines.
*Taken from Fashion Illustration Next by Laird Borelli
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Moco Museum Highlight: Pulse Interactive by Endless Realities
Have you been to the Moco Museum at Marble Arch yet?
I'd seen this appear on social media and always a fan of experiential and immersive experiences, made it one of the exhibitions to visit recently.
It has a lovely range of graphic art, sculptures, immersive, AI and video pieces and is well worth visiting. There are 3 floors in total to explore, but a great highlight is the Pulse Interactive installation by Endless Realities. A mirrored room with evolving strobe lighting and sound that changes with movement. Reminds me a bit of Kusama's infinity room, although i must be honest...i prefer this one! :)
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Crown to Couture: Peter Dundas for Beyonce
Peter Dundas for Beyonce at The Grammy Awards in 2017 . Headdress by House of Malakai.
On display at the Crown to Couture Exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Mucem Highlight: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
Another fabulous gown on display at Mucem in Marseille...
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci - Haute Couture - 2011
Such beautiful detail on this gown with sequins, beads and embroidery. Really lovely to see this up-close and not behind glass!
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Fashion Illustration
I've been looking through my collection of fashion illustration books recently for a an upcoming class, and i was reminded of this wonderful illustration by Francois Berthoud of this Viktor & Rolf Couture collection - Russian Doll from A/W 1999.
Such fabulous creativity of both drawing and collection.
📷 of garments: TL Magazine
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Sustainable Fashion at the Crown to Couture Exhibition
A little sustainable fashion maker monday appreciation post for this fabulous upcycled look by Harris Reed (S/S 2022) for Emma Watson when she attended the Earthshot prize.
The piece was made from upcycled wedding dresses from Oxfam, and was exhibited at the Crown to Couture Exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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Mucem Throwback: Alexander McQueen for Givenchy, A/W 1997
Another highlight from my Mucem Marseille Visit...
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy (A/W 1997)
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