Upside down fashion theory



The stylish opportunities that Saori woven cloth offer really are intriguing and fun. This top was woven on the purple pre-wound cotton warp and offered lots of opportunities of relaxing and playing with the warp threads. A little bit of stitch directly on the loom, a bit of leno and unbalanced leno to provide a lacy look, a bit of focus on the selvedge ‘void’ and some upside down styling.

The pattern for the back of the top is the inventive one from Design 11 in the Saori Beginner Clothing design book. It is very simple to do and surprisingly comfortable. It also provides an ‘action’ back for movement. I draped the fronts to the same pattern which is on the grain, but I went with a bias style which sat better in this lighter fabric. Not a scrap of waste with the whole garment and only took about an hour to create.

The bottom two photos show how it looks when turned upside down! It is vital to try these garments with the upside down look because sometimes they look better or just provide an alternative look. The upside down back shown has a gap which I personally like but you could join another piece or strips for an interesting integrated back or start on a new design based on this idea.

The idea with all of these garments and creations is to KEEP WEAVING. Yes, I’m shouting I know. But this is the only way that the cloth will speak to you and lessen any awkward formal thinking and ideas about machine produced beauty when you are working on the loom. Weave with crunched up elasticised areas, add lace where you think it doesn’t belong and refrain from judgement of your weaving until it’s needed…I’m really being stern for myself here but invite you to join me because I’ve seen what innovations weavers get up to.


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5 responses to “Upside down fashion theory”

  1. Marilyn Rutledge Avatar
    Marilyn Rutledge

    Oh Kaz, love it!!!!!!! Looks so amazing.

  2. Donni Avatar

    Lovely as always. Need that book and need some black yarn sets. Will email!

  3. Curiousweaver Avatar

    Thank you Marilyn and Donni. Yes the black silk pre-wound limited edition warps are exceptional!

  4. Bron Avatar
    Bron

    Hi Kaz. The weaving is gorgeous and interesting textures, I love the colours. I also just wanted to wish you a very fulfilling and wonderful time in Japan on your weaving adventures. Have a wonderful time! Best wishes.

  5. Barb Mewburn Avatar
    Barb Mewburn

    I’m sure you will have a fantastic and fulfilling time in Japan, Kaz. Once again I am unable to participate in a class. I shall be in NZ . There’s always next year!
    I love the subtle colour plays and soft style of this garment.
    Warm regards, Barb Mewburn

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