Time to Brew

This morning I was wondering what I could do to make this scarf different from the one I listed a few days ago in my folksy shop....

So I decided I would pop it in the original dye, along with some old nails for extra details, and leave it to brew for a few more days!














I just hope I can wait a few days and curiousity doesn't get the better of me!!

I will post the results for all to see.

First Sale on Folksy!

On Monday I was overwhelmed when I received my first sale from Folksy! (I know it is now Thursday but I have one of those 'day jobs' to attend so have only just got chance to sit and tell you all about it!!)



My buyer was a fellow Folksy shopkeeper herself and she sells lovely handmade jewellery ( www.folksy.com/shops/chiyo ) but she bought a delicate silk scarf necklace from me!

She received it yesterday and says she loves it, which makes me feel so much better about my products, as i got a bit nervous about sending my first item out!






Find more in my shop www.folksy.com/shops/lissi

New Scarves for Sale....at last!

I have just added a fresh batch of silk scarves to my little Folksy shop http://www.folksy.com/shops/lissi

Some lovely shades to brighten up any outfit.

Yesterday I was mostly making....

Yesterday I was finally able to sit down and make some greeting cards!

Each one has an individual print, layered with another piece of dyed fabric, then stitched onto the card......I am very happy with them!

I will be adding them to my Folksy shop later.... http://www.folksy.com/shops/lissi

A Good Days Dying....

After the arrival of my fresh batch of silk last weekend I finally had a day off to start dying it!
The day flew by but I managed to produced some lovely colours in shades of warm peaches
and moody greys!
The only problem is I only have have enough silk for one more dye batch so i'm thinking wisely before I plunge in!
I can't wait for the weekend to start making some items, but for now it's off to work.....

I love Parcels

So the arrival of payday last week meant I could finally purchase some fabric to get create with and it arrived yesterday...all I need now is some days off work!
Watch this space....

Graduate Fashion Week !

Here are some photos of my final major project at Graduate Fashion week, 7th - 11th June 2009. We each got a stand and hanging space - there was 44 students in my class and it was probably the biggest stand at the show.

It was a great opportunity to meet important people!

My project was displayed right at the front of the stand.....

....portfolio samples....

....promotional postcards, lookbook and glass jar packaging concept....

....branded swing tags....

....garments....

University Final Major Project Styling Photography

These were some of my photographic styling images taken to promote my products for my university final major project. They were taken back in May and we had glorious sunshine, which was extremely lucky!

The collection was inspired by the use of chemical dyes within the fashion industry and how we can reduce this by using safer options which would not only benefit the people who work with the dyes but the environment that the waste is deposited onto.

Many starting points and ideas for the natural dyeing techniques were sourced from a book called Eco Colour by Austrailian textile artist India Flint providing great insight to the natural resources around us.

Lastly, a big thanks to Emma for the fabulous modelling x

Welcome to the world of blogging!!!

Ok, so I have now tried many things but never have I blogged so I have decided that I will!
It feels a little strange I must say as I am thinking 'what the hell can I write about?!?!' but I think I will find something as I seem to be able to natter on for hours so may as well write some of it down.....but afraid this is all for now, goodnight!x