tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16379276746049727272024-03-19T14:06:50.830+11:00That Knit Craykmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-38661476862821457752013-04-01T21:31:00.002+11:002013-04-01T21:39:56.956+11:00Shine On. Keep Warm.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another note about this blooming scarf enterprise. I was extremely lucky in my final year of university to have all of my yarns supplied by <a href="http://www.calcoup.com.au/calcoup-starlight-childrens-foundation.php" target="_blank">Calcoup Knitwear</a>. The guys over there were extremely helpful and friendly and so generous. Thankfully, this collaboration has continued and I've been able to make use of excess Calcoup Knitwear yarns to create my beautiful scarves. Basically, this means that each scarf is sustainably made from upcycled waste yarns - taking a product which could have been thrown away and turning it into something new and exciting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Calcoup Knitwear are a Silver Partner Sponsor of the <a href="http://www.starlight.org.au/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Starlight Children's Foundation</a>, donating a portion of their school knitwear sales to the charity and helping change children's lives. This charity has helped people close to my heart and I'm proud to say that as a thank you to Calcoup Knitwear, I'll be donating 10% of each scarf sale to the Starlight Children's Foundation. </span></div>
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<br />kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-28482556774493227412013-03-26T21:25:00.002+11:002013-03-26T21:25:50.486+11:00Baby, it's cold outside (almost...not really, but soon!)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sup blog, it's been a while. But for good reason! Since uni finished (oh so long ago) I've been working hard at building my skill level, knitting my heart out, and simply just working. And I'm super proud to say that it's finally paid off - introducing my mini collection of winter scarves for Australian designer <a href="http://www.fleurwood.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Fleur Wood</span></a>. At the moment only half the collection has hit stores, but these scarves are definitely favourites. They come in two colours, varying tones of blue and purple, with grey marle centres and no two scarves are the same. I really love that because each scarf has been handmade by yours truly, they all have little quirks and colour combinations that are surprising and fun. They're super wide, super long, and super soft. Next on my list of knitting projects are some thinner, brighter scarves for Fleur, so stay tuned! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two weeks out from final hand-in, knit is getting cray. Cray, I say! It's been a rough couple of weeks with printers and knitting not being my friend but I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it can't come quick enough. I've become an InDesign wiz, had bleeding hands, worked out a one-arm gun, gotten my groove on with dirty feet, and alienated a few friends on the way (I'm sure they'll come back though, right Zoe?). </span><br />
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<br />kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-20413360602743829882012-06-06T22:24:00.000+10:002012-06-06T22:24:14.626+10:00That Knit Cray? Or That Knit Nay?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, I've sorted out some of the results of my survey - pleasantly surprised with what came up, particularly in relation to views of ethical and sustainable fashion. Here is just a snapshot of the results:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- A minuscule 0.5% separated those who considered ethical and sustainable factors when shopping, 50.5% don't, 49.5% do.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 95% of respondents didn't feel that sustainable fashion is readily available.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Many of the responses to the sustainability questions on offer were of a positive nature. Respondents believed that it is a great idea, should be valued more by the producer and the consumer, and where possible they try their hardest to shop with sustainability in mind. However, more often than not it was noted that although sustainable fashion is around, it is something which many consumers do not understand fully and aren't willing to pay the extra dollars that are always attached to sustainable fashion pieces. </span><br />
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<br />kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-91993350731328205082012-05-30T14:15:00.001+10:002012-05-30T14:16:16.433+10:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've created a really insightful survey to collect data for my customer profiling research - it's based around views on sustainability in fashion and media. Fingers crossed I get some great results! You (as in my two followers, rock on) can find it here and help me out: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JVWNMHW">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JVWNMHW</a></span>kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-46230917577244788172012-05-15T14:48:00.000+10:002012-05-30T14:19:23.268+10:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Looking through past work to find appropriate images for a re-work of my portfolio, I've discovered I have very few textile related pieces. Although I'm headed towards a technique based textile vortex (which is what this year is spiralling towards), fashion pieces are all I seem to have done in the past. And they are surprisingly missing a textural element. It's been a bit of a shock to realise that the past years have been spent focusing mainly on pieces and garments that I can't really utilise to their full potential when finding my place in the textile industry. Don't get me wrong, these pieces are full of my heart and soul through their creation, it just means that the coming weeks need to be spent developing a more heavily textile based portfolio. Fun times!</span><br />
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<span id="goog_1369336242"></span><span id="goog_1369336243"></span>kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-46334439608885387942012-05-02T21:48:00.003+10:002012-05-02T21:48:46.408+10:00Tibbity<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Look out for the release of Stephanie Goerlach's new collection tomorrow at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 'The Innovators' collaborative runway. Goerlach graduated from Ultimo Tafe in 2011 and has been gaining recognition for her graduate collection, in particular this amazing hand-knitted jumper.</span><br />
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<br />kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-73728192630164083972012-05-02T21:30:00.000+10:002012-05-02T21:31:45.572+10:00Wonders Cease<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wonderscease.com.au/" target="_blank">Wonders Cease</a> - the delightful Emma Fitzgerald and Maryanne Edwards have released Winter 2012 goodies! This collection, as with past collections, is feminine, with detail through the high-quality fabrics and simple silhouettes. Wonder Cease don't fail to please with each collection, pieces are fashion forward and beautifully tailored, Australian craftsmanship at its best.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Julia Ramsey - knitwear designer, fibre artist, and creative extraordinaire. These knits, using materials in their raw state, encapsulate a feeling of independence and wonder. </span></div>
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<br /></div>kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-42071563026719860242012-03-14T21:17:00.002+11:002012-03-24T14:24:51.783+11:00How's Yo Mood?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">First post for professional practice, it's all about the mood and aesthetic. I'm striving for off-beat, dynamic, spirited, strong, and uninhibited. And I think I'm nearly there!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've mixed together a couple of images which I feel represent this aesthetic. Illustrations by <a href="http://www.liambrazier.com/" target="_blank">Liam Brazier</a>, ceramics by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93427520/lantern" target="_blank">Up In The Air Somewhere</a>, and a little bit of lovin' from <a href="http://www.goldfrapp.com/" target="_blank">Goldfrapp</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Last year, whilst stuck on the couch for months recovering from a wee bit of surgery, I buried myself in Foxtel and books. And although the Real Housewives of New York City got me every morning at 9.30, it was a book by Lucy Siegle that kept me occupied till someone came home in the afternoon to give me food (seriously, I was a prisoner in my own home). ‘<i>To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out The World?’</i> outlines in some serious depth the paths that our clothes go down before coming to us, as well as the ethical side of clothing and its cohorts (i.e. the shoes I no longer wear and the bags I seem to collect). Siegle’s book not only made me rethink the way I buy clothes but also had me seriously reconsidering my place in the fashion industry. Did I really want to be involved in an industry where it is the norm for cotton to come handpicked by school children in Uzbekistan? Or where I will happily ignore the fact that the faded details on my favourite jeans would have come at the cost of a workers respiratory health? I’m thinking not. But I certainly don’t think I have the self control to completely turn my back on fashion when it’s an amazing creative outlet and an absolute necessity to daily life. Plus, I really like dressing up and I’m pretty sure I can’t give that up. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> And so, my morals are now being guided into creating an ethically and sustainably sound collection of knit samples for my final year major work (although I think I’ll have to throw something else in there to actually make it ‘major’). Fingers crossed I can come up with an idea that actually has substance - and isn’t completely based on the Real Housewives...</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.P.S This is the start of my wall of love. C'mon inspiration, I know you're out there!</span></span></div>
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<br />kmoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442047905424121119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637927674604972727.post-67987408777508407512012-03-05T20:50:00.001+11:002012-03-05T21:13:58.203+11:00Phew, I'm bloggered.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sustainability. Annoyingly, the word’s everywhere. So how to approach the topic without getting swept away in all the fuss surrounding it? </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Step A: Start blog. Tick. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Step B: Research. Now that’s a bit harder. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Initially I thought it would be an easy thing to start - pick up some books, scroll the internet - not quite what I had expected. There is a LOT of information out there and this here blog is the start of something massive. I can see myself getting carried away on different tangents, especially since at the moment all I seem to want to create is some sort of knit/dye collaboration that will apparently save the world from all it’s ethical and ecological trouble. Not that hard, right? Although it’s only the second week in and I’m already starting to feel a bit like this...</span></div>
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