Fairy Inspirations

grimsperation: Michele Caragher Embroidered details in Game of...

pixilation — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:06:56 -0400

Michele Caragher

Embroidered details in Game of Thrones

‘Michele Carragher is a London-based Hand Embroiderer and Illustrator who has been working in costume on film and television productions for over 15 years. She studied Fashion Design at The London College of Fashion, where the course incorporated design, pattern cutting, garment construction, embroidery, millinery and illustration. At the same time she attended a three year evening course in Saddlery at Cordwainers College learning skills in leatherwork.

After leaving college Michele worked in Textile Conservation, repairing and restoring historical textiles for private collectors and museums, specialising in hand embroidery. She then moved into a career in costume for film and television, initially working as a Costume Assistant/Maker on productions such as the BBC’s Our Mutual Friend, ITV’s David Copperfield and Mansfield Park. She soon gravitated towards the decoration and embellishment of costumes, using skills in hand embroidery and surface decoration, taking inspiration from the many historical textiles she had encountered working as a Textile Conservator.

The first production that saw her undertake the role of a Principal Costume Embroiderer was for HBO’s 2005 Emmy Costume award-winning production of Elizabeth 1. Her most recent work has been on HBO’s 2012 Costume award-winning television series Game of Thrones, working on all three seasons.

As a Costume Embroiderer Michele specialises in hand embroidery and surface embellishment, using traditional hand embroidery techniques, smocking, beading and surface decoration. She works directly onto the completed garment or starts with motifs and textures on silk crepeline/organza, which are applied to the costume and then worked into once on the actual garment. She also works on existing machine embroidery designs that are not too dense, adding some hand stitching and beading to give a more authentic, hand-finished look.

Michele finds hand embroidery has more flexibility and diversity than that of embroidery created by machine, as there is a greater variety of thread choice and colours to use. It is also possible to work more easily on garments that are already constructed. However, machine embroidery in combination with hand work can be very useful when completing many repeats by creating light outlines or a less dense machine stitch, work can then be completed by hand and again can be carried out on a finished garment.

Michele is a highly creative Costume Embroiderer, producing original designs as well as working closely to a costume designer’s brief to create their desired look.’

Text and images from http://www.michelecarragherembroidery.com

A women [sic] wearing a dress of fresh flowers designed by Zita...

pixilation — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:11 -0400

A women [sic] wearing a dress of fresh flowers designed by Zita Elze poses for photographers in the M & A Centenary Garden during media day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London May 20, 2013. The annual show opens to the public on Tuesday. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

j-sillabub: Sewing day. So for inspiration, here is some dress...

pixilation — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:21:45 -0400

j-sillabub:

Sewing day. So for inspiration, here is some dress porn from Guo Pei.

hautekills: Dior couture fall 2010 gowns, Jac Jagaciak and...

pixilation — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:17:21 -0400

hautekills:

Dior couture fall 2010 gowns, Jac Jagaciak and Frida Gustavsson by Patrick Demarchelier / Dior Couture Book

newmodernhanbok: Designed by 바이단 bydan

pixilation — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:56:47 -0400

newmodernhanbok:

Designed by 바이단 bydan

lieschenr: Kolomenskoye photoset part 2. Alexey Mikhailovich’s...

pixilation — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:35:57 -0400

lieschenr:

Kolomenskoye photoset part 2. Alexey Mikhailovich’s Castle.

Сostume inspired by the oprichnina times.

photo by snowmice, makeup by Эля Саярова (Elya Sayarova)

sparkle-sparkle-princess: ixdoxdeclare: @sweetmildred modeling...

pixilation — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:58:17 -0400

sparkle-sparkle-princess:

ixdoxdeclare:

@sweetmildred modeling for #idodeclare #idodeclareshop #classiclolita #lolitafashion #renaissance #blue

Oh Kelsey. *sigh* <3

Italian Renaissance Lolita is an interesting combination.

<3 ginkgos glitterina: Christian Dior at Couture Spring...

pixilation — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:09:27 -0400

<3 ginkgos

glitterina:

Christian Dior at Couture Spring 2007

lieschenr: photo by snowmice make-up by Анна Митрохова

pixilation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:33 -0400

lieschenr:

photo by snowmice

make-up by Анна Митрохова

pixilation: My t shirt design “A-Maze-ing Adventure” is...

pixilation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:07:06 -0400

pixilation:

My t shirt design “A-Maze-ing Adventure” is available for at Shirtpunch.com today (Thursday April 25)! Don’t wait because it’s a limited edition only available for 24 hours! Shirtpunch also makes hoodies, stickers, magnets, buttons and skins :)

mererecorder: End Of All Hope by *iluviar

pixilation — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:20:21 -0400

mererecorder:

End Of All Hope by *iluviar

mererecorder: Elven Gown by ~Manwariel

pixilation — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:40:30 -0400

mererecorder:

Elven Gown by ~Manwariel

yenra: Elves at a fairy festival by Yenra Photography.

pixilation — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:20:26 -0400

yenra:

Elves at a fairy festival by Yenra Photography.

senseorsensuality: Devotion by *Jennyeight

pixilation — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:40:13 -0400

senseorsensuality:

Devotion by *Jennyeight

musingmodel: model is myself, Katlin Sumnersmakeup by Julia...

pixilation — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:43:41 -0400

musingmodel:

model is myself, Katlin Sumners
makeup by Julia Spenadel.
wings by Faerie Works
Outfit styled by Empress Mess
I made the shoes, my wardrobe name is “Model Trends”
Photography and art by Kollin Bliss

More faerie work!! :)
One of my favorite modeling “fun” hobbies is dressing as a faerie (though I prefer elves) and other magical creatures. I have about 4 different styles of ears.
I came up with the concept and idea for the shoot. I contacted the wardrobe stylists and wing maker with specific ideas in mind, and a specific concept design and put it all together. I also found 2 other models for the shoot! :)

I’m actually looking for a black male model to do more elf work with in the future…

cosgeek: “The Falconer” (from The Lies of Locke Lamora)...

pixilation — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:33:13 -0400

cosgeek:

“The Falconer” (from The Lies of Locke Lamora)

Costumes Designs by Kathryn Sutcliffe

Photographed by James McMillen and John Danesh

Click here to see a video of the costumes.

carmidoll: Red Valentino

pixilation — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:40:19 -0400

carmidoll:

Red Valentino

lecafeshop: seraphim

pixilation — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:20:44 -0400

lecafeshop:

seraphim

omgthatdress: Dinner Dress Lucile, 1916 The...

pixilation — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:40:24 -0400

omgthatdress:

Dinner Dress

Lucile, 1916

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

“A model showcases designs on the catwalk during the...

pixilation — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:24:45 -0400

“A model showcases designs on the catwalk during the XuMing Haute Couture Collection of the China Fashion Week S/S Collection 2013 at Beijing Hotel on November 1, 2012 in Beijing, China.”

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