Red Asian jacket

comments (3) July 27th, 2009 in garment construction, fabric, embellishments, reader's closet

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Susanrose Susanrose, member
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This project started with upholstery weight white linen that I scoured, wet, and hand painted with fiber reative dyes. After batching, wash out, and drying, it was screen printed with Lumiere fabric paints.This is Vogue 2472 unmodified, lined with black Bemberg
Close up shows frog closure embellished with replica Chinese coins
Close up of the back shows details of Lumiere screen printing
This project started with upholstery weight white linen that I scoured, wet, and hand painted with fiber reative dyes. After batching, wash out, and drying, it was screen printed with Lumiere fabric paints.This is Vogue 2472 unmodified, lined with black Bemberg

This project started with upholstery weight white linen that I scoured, wet, and hand painted with fiber reative dyes. After batching, wash out, and drying, it was screen printed with Lumiere fabric paints.This is Vogue 2472 unmodified, lined with black Bemberg

Vogue 2472 is a loose fitting jacket with raglan sleeves, well suited for wearable art. Simple construction helps highlight the textile and embellishments.

posted in: garment construction, fabric, embellishments, reader's closet, art wear, hand painting, silk screening

Comments (3)

1Karen83 1Karen83 writes: WOW..I'm almost at a loss for words. what a work of art. It is fablulous
Posted: 9:51 pm on August 24th

UnaHagen UnaHagen writes: It must be a joy to wear this jacket - it would lift one's spirits, I'm sure. Isn't it fun to play with fabric and color? Great job.
Posted: 11:31 am on August 17th

rabaile rabaile writes: Such a lovely design you've created!
Posted: 10:47 pm on August 11th

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