Design Inspiration
Transcript: -Eyelets--> spotlight -Thread- $2 at lincraft for a 1000m spool -Lacing cord--> spotlight -Piping cord--> spotlight Design Inspiration Contemporary Kenzo Takada Evaluation: It is evident from the results that both silk and cotton effectively absorb dye. However the outcome for Silk proves to be more effective than Cotton. -Vintage crisp white cotton yukata with indigo design. -$2.85 per 1/2 yard D e s i g n 1 Available from: KimoYES vintage Japanese fabric and clothing. http://www.kimoyes.com/ Focus Area Design 3(final) Patterns Kimonos Cotton(Yukata) fabrics Firm black kimono panel with woven spider chrysanthemums in white, red/brown and with metallic gold centres. 52 x 14 inches (132.08 x 35.56cm) $15.20 Justification of how designs ideas are Innovative/creative Method: Itajime shibori is a shape-resist technique. The cloth is folded like an accordion and sandwiched between two pieces of wood or any flat shaped object, which are held in place with string or rubber bands. Result: Evaluation:The shapes prevent the dye from penetrating the fabric they cover and give an endless variety of patterns depending on the fold, binding object and placement of rubber bands. Planning, sourcing, investigation and evaluation Notions Fabrics -Classes -Websites -Excursion -Observing fashion trends Akira Isogawa Aesthetical aspects -piping on bodice -decorative bow and flowers -ruffles -shibori dyeing Alexander McQueen Functional aspects -lace up back/eyelets on bodice -skirt Historical Shibori dyeing Japanese culture The contemporary influence contains modern fashion trends, in particular Avant garde fashion. Glorious off white high end kimono silk with wove flowers design. Flowers are about a half inch across. $6.65 AUD per 1/2 yard Aesthetical aspects -shibori dyeing -decorative bow and flowers -piping on bodice -printed lining Experiment: Natural and Synthetic Dyes Shibori Cultural -Absorbent -Takes colour well -Lightweight -All-climate fabric- silk is warm and cozy in winter and comfortably cool when temperatures rise. The historical influence on my ideas consists of the history of Japanese textile and dyeing techniques. Aim: To test the kumo and Itajime types of Shiboi Dyeing techniques. Functional aspects - Lace up back/eyelets to hold the bodice into place -Zipper on the skirt Aesthetic aspects -Decorative bow -Decorative flowers -Shibori dyeing -Piping on the bodice -Flounce hem Silk(woven) fabrics Influence on the development of ideas Method:Kumo shibori is a twist and bind resist technique. This technique involves wrapping sections of the cloth over a found object, usually small stones or pebbles. Then the cloth is bound in very close sections with rubber bands. Result: Evaluation: The result is a very specific circular spider-like design. (Wearable)Textile art Shibori dyeing experiment Paper fan Itajime Shibori Meshwork McCalls pattern Vintage 1950s McCalls 4633 slim fitting mermaid skirt. -View B has a bottom flounce hem. -Available from Spotlight for $20 - Vintage crisp white cotton yukata with indigo design. -$2.66 per 1/2 yard, Design Ideas Silk Cotton D e s i g n 2 -Soft -Durable -Breathable -Cheap -Environmentally friendly The cultural influence on the development of my design ideas- includes the Japanese culture and its traditional fashion trends, such as the kimono. Avant Garde Japanese Meshwork Available from: KimoYES vintage Japanese fabric and clothing. http://www.kimoyes.com/ Woven vintage silk obi bolt with pattern down entire length of bolt. 150 x 11 inches (381 x 27.94cm) $57.00 Designers Kumo Shibori My MTP fits into this focus areas because; - It is not washable -It is highly decorative - Although the structure is clothing it would not suite everyday attire - It Involves creative cultural and contemporary uses for surface decoration -It cannot be classified as costume or apparel Aim: to determine how well cotton and silk absorb dye. Method: using small samples of cotton and silk. You will need 3 samples of each. 1. Make up direct dye solution. Submerge samples in dye bath and agitate for 10 minutes. Record results 2. make up acid dye solution. Submerge samples in dye bath and stir and leave for 10 minutes. Remove from dye bath, and allow to cool. Record results. 3. Make up onion skin dye solution. Submerge samples and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from dye bath and allow to cool. Record results. Results: Major Textiles Work Proposal Lotus My designs are both innovative and creative because they draw inspiration from a range of different cultural, historical and contemporary aspects. Through my designs I aim to create a piece, which embodies traditional Japanese dress wear in a modernised way. My designs are unique, highly decorative and include many interesting features, which are mentioned throughout this presentation. Considered fabrics Stockists and prices Functional aspects -zipper on bodice -zipper on skirt How I gathered my ideas
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