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.



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. :)