Fiber Arts

I have always wanted a dedicated space to work and a way to see my concepts before I start sewing or doing dye work. This...

This concept skirt and top are built from an antique Obi and will feature a wide black waistband to define the space between the bodice...

The silk scarf used as a bandeau top, was dyed using a tight wrapping technique using PVC pipe. The rayon Bolero wrap was made using fan...

I constructed this chic pencil wrap skirt using fabric from a Japanese raincoat (Michiyuki). I kept some of the design elements of the...

Meisen bag For this set, I accomplished two things – I managed to wash the fabric with minimal bleed (yay!) and no dye transfer (not an...

The “pattern” for this gored skirt is courtesy of Amy McNight  who provides the mathematical formula to design a custom gored skirt for...

Experiments in “water marbling” aka let’s play with seaweed sauce… Water marbliing - Jacquard kit Marbling, the ancient art of floating...

First, when you pick apart the kimono, think about using the collar for wash testing. It is constructed from two very narrow pieces and...

Meisen Kimono prior to Arai Hari An authentic kimono is hand stitched. There will be no machine work. The hand stitches on seams are...

First, let me say that the kimono fabrics I have worked with that have patterns stenciled or stamped on a solid color have all been...

Vintage fabrics hold a unique charm and character that cannot be replicated by modern materials. They often carry stories and memories...

I am a hand dyed silk hobbyist who stumbled into deconstructing kimono and reusing the fabric after my own collection of kimonos and...