Architecture-the final fabrics...

Collection One:






My first collection was created from the lace structures I produced on the knitting machines (previously photgraphed) I then began to hand knit with these structures to create chunky knits that would be used for a fashion end use.

Collection Two:





My second collection was created using the technique of finger knitting. I created spiral structures to show my inspiration from arch ways and other structures which showed curves and movement. This collection would also have a fashion end use, but would best be suited to accessories as the structure is more delicate than the first.

Architecture..the knitting begins!

After my visual research I began to develop my ideas and try and relate these into knit structures. I chose to use the lace stitch and created numerous long pieces of fabric by using a small amount of needles to knit with. I really liked the overall effect and my next plan is to hand knit with these long fabrics.

Architecture project-Sketchbook Work

Architecture project

At the moment I am creating two knitwear collections inspired by the theme of architecture. I began this project with collecting visual research- this was done in the way of photography; I decided to base my project around the architectural structures within Leeds and mainly buildings designed by one of Leeds most famous architects Cuthbert Brodrick. I focused my photography on the Leeds Town Hall and Corn Exchange whilst using a few other buildings such as the arcades for more interesting photography.

Complimentary Colours in Knitted Fabrics

Development Work, using paper and card to collage with. Also using paints, strings and oil pastels to create texture.




Final knitted fabrics...






(All apart from red and green fabric were knitted on domestic machines.)

Optical Colour Mixing with Woven fabrics

Sketchbook work using collage, I created my compositions using this technique then used the colour work in my woven structures.






Development work using collage.



My final woven structures, created on a tapestry frame...

Primary Colour Mixed Media work

Sketchbook work developing my inspiration from the Bauhaus...



Development work using the theme of primary colours and using the Bauhaus movement as inspiration,collage of my own photography and papers...




Final collection of fabric structures, created by plastic bonding using various materials.

A little knit of what you fancy...

The work of Sandra Backlund has been one of my biggest inspirations since specialising in knitted textiles. Her work is very structural and often very abstract but still very wearable. My knit work I am currently producing is inspired by the theme of architecture, I am using Backlund's work as inspiration and to try and create similar structural fabrics. I was lucky enough to see some of Backlund's work when I visited the Fashion and Textiles Museum in London last year.

Punk!

My love for shoes grows...

These shoes were inspired by the theme of punk. I took a lot of inspiration from Vivienne Westwood throughout this project.I tried to create the most outrageous and quirky shoes I could using a variety of materials including...safety pins, ping pong balls, fur & tartan.