Floral Textiles: Make 3D Accessories with Denim
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Design and construct unique fabric flowers from scratch by exploring shape, texture, and color to create wearable accessories inspired by nature
When artistic expression and sustainable fashion intertwine, the work of Svetlana Faulkner is top of the list. By repurposing old denim with her creative techniques, she creates couture flower accessories, which have made an appearance in magazines like British Vogue, and led her to create her company PresentPerfect Creations.
In this online course, Svetlana teaches you how to create 3D floral jewelry using a variety of denim and cotton textiles. Learn how to upcycle used fabric in striking accessories, like a brooch and a corsage. Breathe new life into old textiles, and create wearable pieces that shine.
Meet Svetlana Faulkner, a flower artist, and your teacher for this course. Hear about her creative journey, which led her into the world of craft and accessory design, before learning about her influences and inspirations.
Get an overview of the tools needed for the course. Svetlana shows you how to properly stiffen and iron your fabrics, and how to make templates inspired by nature.
Next, you’ll prep and shape the parts for your corsage, before assembling them and adding detail. Your teacher shows you how to transform your piece into a beautiful bud with leaves and branches.
Then, Svetlana shows you how to do the same for your brooch, using wire to form the 3D rose petals and cotton wool for the stamens.
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