2015/04/07
Hey!
Just a short note (yes I'm still alive). You can find me here:
behance.net/amandahalonen
Welcome! :)
2014/05/22
knitted fabrics
I had another course on knitting, this time with patterns and some new techniques. First I designed different test patterns by using a computer program and after uploading the patterns into a control device I started to knit test pieces with varying yarns. It was all in all very inspiring and interesting. :)
We also had a great chance to manufacture some knitted fabric industrially at Kutomo Holopainen Oy in Tuusula, Finland. Here is my two-sided fabric:
I had made a decision to turn it into a cardigan that can be used with both sides. By now I have planned a photoshoot for documenting the final product. Kutomo Holopainen finished the cardigan very decently, I must say.
Reversible knitted cardigan
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Design: Amanda Halonen
Sewing: Kutomo Holopainen Oy
2014/04/26
today (and tomorrow) at the Cable Factory
Kierrätystehdas / Recycling Factory is Finland's biggest annual event for sustainable lifestyle. I visited the event again this year and rotated myself around the place for a little while. astubutiikkiin.fi had an own department too. :)
The spirit of the whole event is recycling and upcycling. I was happy to find some good leather pieces for projects that I'm planning to accomplish at some point.
Enjoy the spring folks!
2014/03/26
thinking back last summer
... and dreaming up plans for next summer.
Some days ago I browsed through my computer and traced some photos of myself around one lovely country - Spain. So this is me in my element: traveling.
Some days ago I browsed through my computer and traced some photos of myself around one lovely country - Spain. So this is me in my element: traveling.
Pictures in random order...
Start of the trip: Bilbao - bad(ish) weather, hah. :D
After that: San Sebastian - nice and good! Sunny.
Followed by: Zaragoza - a dose of culture.
Last stop: Madrid - big city heat. Loved it.
In total: two weeks of happiness.
This is my travel-mate Kristiina. She's cool (and she took the pictures above).
Summer: please come back quickly!
2014/03/06
weaving is fun
School is keeping me busy again. At the moment I'm weaving interior textiles with a computer connected loom (pics 1-2) and a jacquard machine (pics 3-4). I took some pictures on the go.
Here are two examples of my woven fabrics.
And then the jacquard try-out. Huge difference with thick and thin yarns. :)
Here are two examples of my woven fabrics.
And then the jacquard try-out. Huge difference with thick and thin yarns. :)
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