Emery Smith Studio

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  • My first woven garment

    Hooray for cooler weather, I love this time of year.

    I’ve been spinning and weaving wool all summer which had resulted in the creation of two long rectangular woven panels. Initially I was going to use them for a waistcoat and cut out pieces to a pattern but then I became very reluctant to take the scissors to them.

    So instead I’ve just combined the panels as they are to make a really simple garment.

    The two rectangular panels are hand sewn together about half way down to form the back. Then sewn on both sides to make the arm holes. And my copper fibula brooch is doing a great job as a fastener holding it together.

    And for next time I will research the best way to cut into hand woven fabric without it all falling apart.

  • Rainbow recycled fabric wall hanging

    My creative work is progressing in a very meandering way;  I flit back and forth between projects and mediums, and then eventually I arrive at something that feels finished 🌈🪡😊

  • Copper Fibula brooch

    Just had a go at making a copper wire fibula brooch, a project from the book Bog Fashion by Nicole Derushie.

    I bought the book primarily because I was interested in the patterns for the garments. But I was also intrigued by a couple of metal working projects for accessories in the book too.

    This brooch is a style found in Europe from the late bronze age to the early iron age.

    I’ve never worked with metal or jewellery before and I probably didn’t have the right tools – so it’s all a bit rustic. But I’m pleased with it nonetheless.

  • Collage Deer

    Fallow deer I created in art class today using collaged gelli printed papers. We stayed in a cabin in the New Forest recently and these deer were regular visitors ☺️