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A Patch-Up Job

October 4, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

This wet and windy week heralded the clear beginning of autumn. Unsurprisingly, I have been holing up in the boat…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: creativity, customising, darning, dressmaking, patching, repair, saori, textiles, weaving

A Starry Sight

September 26, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

Continuing the theme of customising, reworking, and embellishing existing clothes, I’d like to share an embroidery project I’ve been working…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: creativity, customising, dressmaking, embroidery, fashion, sewing, textiles, thrift, upcycling

Update on SAORI Denim Jacket

September 20, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

Last week I made a start on upcycling my trusty old denim jacket, to give it a new colourful look.…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: creativity, DIY, saori weaving, textiles, upcycling
Pale blue denim jacket with red handwoven collar

A SAORI Twist

September 11, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

In our series of posts on upcycling, mending, and rejuvenating old pieces of clothing, Amanda talks about the new lease…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: creativity, sewing, textiles, thrift, upcycle, weaving
A jumble of differently coloured silk threads on spools

Starting Out In Dressmaking

September 4, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

Have you ever bought an item of clothing online, based on what it appeared to look like when worn on…

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An Artist’s Home

August 28, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

For many years, my weaving studio was the spare room, or the dining room or even a corner of the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: artist, creativity, declutter, interior design, space, studio
pink blossom around a tree trunk

Ten Years On

August 23, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

A lot can happen in a decade. 10 years ago this month, my family and I relocated our whole lives…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: anthropology, culture, japan, saoriweaving, tokyo, weaving
Group of women holding weavings in a textiles studio

Inspire Each Other

August 14, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

In our fourth and final blog post in the Principles of SAORI Weaving series, we discuss the final principle: Inspire…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: community, textiles, weaving, workshops
Clouds lit by sunset over silhouettes of trees

Look Out Through Eyes That Shine

August 7, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

Today, we continue with another post in the Principles of SAORI Weaving series, discussing the art of seeking beauty in…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: creativity, gratitude, inspiration, textiles, weaving
Pink, red, orange, and yellow flowers

Be Bold and Adventurous

July 31, 2020 beautifulcloth Leave a comment

Last week, we considered the meaning of the first principle of SAORI weaving: Consider the difference between human and machine.…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: adventure, colourful, creativity, textiles, weaving

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