Here is a collection of hand-dyed swimming-inspired textiles. The motifs are based on pools tiles, symbols, and water. I dyed these textile with fiber-reactive dyes that I mixed to create specific colors. I used tape and potato dextrin as resists to create designs. I also made stamps for some of the motifs, and created others through patchwork, embroidery, and beading.
Swimming-Inspired Textile Design
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Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Process book documenting background research, inspiration, color palette, sketches, techniques used, fabric tests, and small-scale swatches
Patchwork indigo shibori
Pool tiles with beading details
Wall target motifs
Wall target motifs with beading outlines
Patterns based on pool tiles
Pool tiles
Pool tiles
Watery design
Beaded pool tagets
Patchwork indigo shibori pool tile pattern
Pool motifs
Watery design
Water-inspired indigo shibori patchwork
Water-inspired indigo shibori with silver embroidery details
Water-inspired indigo shibori with stamping details
Fabric collection on display at a gala
Tote bag made from hand-dyed canvas fabric
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