Rhiannon Weaver
Textile Design BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Graduates: 2022
Specialisms: Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Embroidery / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
My location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Rhiannon Weaver
First Name: Rhiannon
Last Name: Weaver
University / College: De Montfort University
Course / Program: Textile Design BA (Hons)
Graduates: 2022
Specialisms: Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Embroidery / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
My Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
About
Having further explored the textile industry throughout my studies at University, my passion and flair in designing for fashion and interiors has grown immensely. With a particular interest in sustainability, my studies have facilitated conscious design, adapting to our ever-changing environmental climate. Through experimentation in areas of textile design such as knit, weave, print and mixed media, I have developed a specialist passion for embroidered and embellished textiles, with an emphasis on innovative textures and colours.
UP-CYCLING with nature
My initial concept for this project, was to challenge the fast fashion market by researching the viability of using natural dyes sustainably, to re-purpose and redecorate old garments and fabrics. I chose to approach this concept as a heavily research based project, with the sustainable development goals in mind, specifically number 12 (Responsible production and consumption) and 4 (Quality Education). I wanted to extend my previous knowledge of natural dyeing to understand the heritage of the craft and what affects the viability of it, whilst also focusing on the creative elements I could take further into my design development. I decided I wanted to challenge myself into combining the mixed media techniques I have previously learnt, such as embroidery, applique and bead work, with the naturally dyed patterns and colours, to create a sophisticated and educational collection. Two of the finals designs are more simplistic (The jeans and patchwork pieces), intended to inspire people to up-cycle scrap garments and fabrics into something new, using techniques and pigments from the natural world.
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