Tuesday 17 July 2012

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A PVC coat, with Pop art lining. This piece was completed a part of my A-level textiles course under the title of 'Art Movements'. I followed the route of Pop art and this was the final outcome. It was something I resented deeply throughout the making process. From working without a pattern, hand stitching PVC until my fingers were permanently marked with the imprint of a needle and trying to make the lining fit the jacket when it was one and half sizes smaller were all tasks that led me to sob into the sewing machine. And I'm only barely exaggerating here. But looking back on it now, I actually sort of like it. 
To complete the lining I combined pop art images on Photoshop and printed these onto transfer paper. Then I used the heat press to transfer the design onto the lining. I embroidered elements of the lining to make them stand out paid special attentsion to my favourite, most personal images. Like Johny Depp. And Ed Westwick. And Minnie Mouse. Below are close up images of the lining.

Even though I can now appreciate the coat and can stand to look at it, I'll reserve judgment until after I find out my grade. In just under a month time. Not that I'm counting down or anything.

Thnakyou for visiting my blog, I appriciate it so much.
-TrueLoveAlways <3



17 comments:

  1. Wouw, you made that, that's incredible! I love it so much! Great job you did!

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  2. wow this is amazing :)
    you did a fantastic job!!

    Bubble my Licorice

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  3. Thankyou both very much!
    -Tess xxx

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  4. what an amazing coat! LOVE it! it's very unique (and it reminds me of my Moschino jacket form the late 80's!).
    thank you so, so much for stopping by my blog! really means a lot! and may i just say, you have AMAZING hair!^^
    <3

    FASHION PHILOSOPHY
    www.fashionphilosophy.net

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  5. Oh wow, this is unreal! Can't believe you made it yourself, you should sell them online or something, you'd be a millionaire :)
    M x

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  6. Thankyou both for your kind comments, Its lovely to here feedback on my own designs!
    Thankyou Dominlka, I think I have finally settled on a hairstyle. For now ;)
    And hopefully one day Margaret, I can make a living from my designs.
    -Tess xxx

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  7. Thankyou Lena! I will definately love to be followers, I look forward to viewing your blog.
    -Tess

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  8. We love this!

    PS. We’ve a $100 Giveaway to Skinny Bitch Apparel on our blog! Check it out, if you’d like :)

    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

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    1. Thanks, I'm glad you like this!
      I'd love to check it out :)
      -Tess

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  9. totally cool, love it! anyway thanks for leaving me a nice comment. followed you via GFC, hope you'll follow me back :) ;)

    Contradictivictim

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    1. Thanks for following. I love your blog and am your newest, proud follower :)
      -Tess

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  10. What?! You made this?! You are very very talented lady! This is amazing, I'd love to have one myself, I'd feel like a superhero! Great work! Love your blog and you have a really nice red crop there. Gotta love short hair!!

    Gemma x

    www.gemmasatire.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Awh, thankyou so much :) I love to sew, but this was my hardest piece so far. A crop is the best, I braved it a few months back! Thanks for commenting, Tess xxx

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  11. This is too awesome for words !
    I spot Alice and possibly hermione granger ?:D
    and what a nice choice to wear it with yellow leggings
    never thought of using so much of yellow before><
    thanks for this inspiring post !
    following now ♥

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    1. Thankyou so much, your so kind! Yes, Alice and Hermione- Im a Harry Potter nerd ;D Means so much to read this and to see that you are following! <3

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  12. You look sexy! Great combination a leotard with yellow pantyhose.

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