Wallace Sewell

I was very busy last week as I was down in London doing a weeks placement at Wallace Sewell. I had a fantastic time learning how a woven textile company functions day to day whilst taking part in processes as well.


For those who don't know who Wallace Sewell is here is the link; http://www.wallacesewell.com

They are an amazing inspirational company who produce and sell lots of lovely scarves and interior products. I was inspired by Wallace Sewell throughout University and still am, it was fantastic to have an opportunity to be there and watch how everyone works within the company.

From fraying edges of scarves, to sewing on labels, to packaging, to posting. Going through the processes made me realise how much time and effort goes into each step and how small things make the end product even more special. 

I met such a lovely team of people whilst spending time at Wallace Sewell and they were so understanding and informative. An absolute fantastic experience.

IKAT Lavander Cushion

A cushion inspired by natures light and shadows in gardens and landscapes. Without holding this cushion for yourself you would never have guessed the aromatic smell of lavender essence that has been partially placed inside the pillow. 

Ikat and double cloth are two techniques which i explored at university and this cushion epitomises the results you can achieve. 

To start with I did not like this sample but when i started to bleach out the intensely dark colours a light shone from the fabric I was creating which inspired me to progress with the idea of light and dark; thin and thick; Opposites attracting.

This fabric is so soft to touch as I used cotton yarns and they cover the wool thick weft yarns in a plain woven effect that was actually set as double cloth but when weaving one on one it creates an inspiring effect of speckled light shining through the darkness.

  

Weaving Ideas and Next Warp

Things I tried in my test warp were Ikat ideas painting on the warp threads, bleaching colourful yarns out to make them look faded and different pegplan patterns to test what things work or go with what I am trying to achieve.

Bleaching (Above)

 Bleaching and painting ontop of (Above)

Using Ink and water (Above)

Based on my more developed samples which I will post a few of my favourites later. My first warp had too much grey as it was making some of my sample ideas look dirty and not visually appealing. So this time I have decided to go with something a bit more colourful but with some white yarns to make it clean, modern and fresh.

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University Project

My test warp I have produced for Uni. Inspired by landscapes and gardens. 

Warping up on the Warping Sticks, 3 L's.

Stretching out the Yarns and measuring at the bottom the calculated weaving length and top adding on 2 inches to that figure.

Wrapping it around the beam keeping the tension tight.

 Threading through each yarn so you can make patterns by lifting different sets of threads at different times.

And every weavers joy. Ready to weave!

This stage is the most satisfying because you have worked so hard and now its finally done, you can start producing interesting fabric now.

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Model Photo-Shoot

This is the first model photo-shoot I have done and edited. All accessory items made are for sale.

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Light and Nature. 

Artistic properties when combined can create intriguing observations. Like taking inspiration from nature and what colours to choose or to use in a particular design. 

The photography helps me express how I see the items I have made been worn. 

Thanks very much to the model Florence (my lovely sister) for helping me achieve some photos of woven products I have made.

First Hand Woven Item on 8 Shaft Loom

This is the first sample I made on my 8 shaft loom. It took me a while at the start to get used to how it works as it is a lot different to what i'm used to using at uni.  I experimented using a few different patterns such as twill, plain weave, wrapping pink raffia around the Ends(threads) and using raffia in the weft. I folded it in half joining it together then turned it inside out and attached a finger knotted piece of lace to add an elegant touch for the handle.