Frances Taylor wearable art designs

My latest creation, almost finished. One sleeve hem/cuff and magnetic closures to add. Besides the burgundy silk, there are three fabrics in this Butterick 5891 jacket - I didn't have enough of any of them, so cobbled them together. The light green is an apple green - cotton I think. The other two are linen - all given to me (I did purchase the burgundy silk - it was in the drapery section!).

Here's another (finished) Red Pearl Moon Zambeesi jacket, using some black and grey wool pieces that were given to me. I appliqued some patchwork that I made using Linda Palaisy's scrap eater technique. I finished the neck facing, hem and sleeves with some silk bias binding that I made. Currently on display (for sale) at the River Guild in Perth (Ontario, Canada).

Haven't posted here for a while. Been doing other things! Here's a work in process: A Red Pearl Moon Zambeesi jacket, using scraps of linen and silk that were given to me. I went through my stash of dupioni silk and found the perfect colour match for the hand made bias binding which I'm using to cover the seams. Currenly working on the black silk plackets and will use the same fabric for the sleeves. Thank you Pearl Moon for the pattern.

I made this little purse for a trip to England in 2018 - made from a suede jacket I bought at Value Village. It has zippered sides, and velcro so it closes securely. It has two zippered pockets and lots of places for credit cards, receipts, a pen, some of my business cards and even my passport for the plane trip. One lesson learned - I would make the places for the credit cards open the right way up so that there is less risk of them falling. I used a strap from another purse.

I made this dragon from an air-dry, non-toxic product called Foam Clay - Moldable Cosplay Foam Clay (Grey) – High Density and Hiqh Quality for Intricate Designs | Air Dries to Perfection for Cutting with a Knife or Rotary Tool, Sanding or Shaping : Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

It dries in 24-48 hours and can be moulded using silicon moulds, and I expect it could be shaped by hand. it is VERY lightweight and can be painted (see picture of my dragon attached). A friend notes it's best to put items in the freezer for a while to help remove the clay from a mould. I find that it takes detail very well -- I firmly pressed pieces of foam into the mould to ensure this happened. I'm testing to see whether it can be torn etc. once cured. As you can see from the description it's often used in cosplay (costumes) and theatre / movie props. According to the info on Amazon, it can be sanded as well (haven't tried that). If using for jewellery, probably would be best to seal once painted. It comes in black, white and grey - my dragon was made using the black version. A friend gave me a sample a long time ago (6-8 months ago), kept in two zip-lock bags, it was fine after all this time (thank you Wendy Macleod).

This would be great from Hallowe'en costumes, jewellery (testing to see whether it would be good for beads), 3-D / mixed media artwork, book covers, etc.

Sorry - looks like my picture is a bit blurry.

Cross posting! So, another experiment! This is DTF film, spritzed with alcohol, then alcohol inks. I brayered it to spread the ink around. Opened the DTF powder - so had to spray with alcohol again! Spread the powder onto the film, baked at 270 degrees F for quite a while - 5-10 minutes (I was sterilising bottles for bottling wine!). The powder had melted! I cut a sitting fairy using one of my cutting dies - I cut from the powder side up (next time I'll cut with the powder side down! But a less detailed die might be better.) Weeded - some of the melted powder came away from the film. Ironed onto some washed (PFD) cotton using the highest setting on my iron and parchment paper. Worked! So this is an option for those who don't have an inkjet printer.

A poncho-type throw / wrap, made with scrap-eater patchwork (Linda Palaisy's technique). The base is wool / synthetic mix. It drapes really well and would be a nice cover to wear on chilly spring/summer/autumn evenings.

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When I was in New York City a few years ago, I wore a jacket very similar to this -- and ladies were stopping me on the street, asking where I got it from. So when I found this beautiful wool jacket, I decided to make another - but it's a small-medium (doesn't fit me). This will be offered for sale at the upcoming Out of the Box group of fibre artists virtual show and sale, Fibre Fling 2022 that will run from April 23rd to May 8th. Hope you take a look at all the wonderful fibre art that will be displayed. https://www.out-of-the-box.org/

Ginger wool is the base fabric for this "bog coat". I added scrap eater patchwork (technique taught by Linda Palaisy) and trimmed with cotton and dupioni silk. This is 3/4 length and would fit medium to large.

Red linen with scrap eater technique patchwork (taught by Linda Palaisy). This jacket is made using the bog coat design and is the result of a zero waste challenge by our ArtWear Ottawa group. The piece that was cut for the neck was used to make a pocket on the inside. Fits medium to large

A black woolen cloak with free form crochet trim. This would look fantastic in a stately and elegant tall woman.

A pieced fleece jacket. Machine wash and dry. Size medium to large. Cosy and warm for the fall and winter weather. The main colour is between burgundy and deep rust -- it's really burnt umber. The plain colour inserts are ginger and deep purple. The third insert has a flame pattern with colours that match the ginger and burnt umber fabrics. Available from my Ottawa Artisans page here: https://ottawaartisans.com/.../our.../art-by-frances-taylor (search for jacket).

My Pearl Moon Zambeesi jacket, made from vintage jacquard fabric, some mercerised cotton and a scrap of some ancient taupe fabric leftover from trousers made for hubby back in the '70's or early '80's! Includes a press stud covered in silk and a vintage, hand-crocheted button. The colours are cream and taupe, not greyish as shown in these photos. This took more than two days to make! It will be available on my Ottawa Artisans site ($190). Fits size large (bust around 42"). https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/art-by-frances-taylor

Three scarves dyed in the same "ice-dye vat" and shibori techniques. One was tied with elastic bands, the other two were simply folded. I used Procion MX dyes with vinegar as the acid, and a Jacquard black acid dye. Machine wash in a lingerie bag. For sale on my Ottawa Artisans page: https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/art-by-frances-taylor

Latest addition to my Ottawa Artisans page - it IS a hat but also functions as a tea cosy. https://ottawaartisans.com/products/tea-cosy-halloween-hat

Winter hats available on my Ottawa Artisans page. These hats are my own design and are made to cover the ears during Canada's cold winters. I added these free-form crochet motifs. See them here: https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/art-by-frances-taylor

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I made this black fully semi-circular cape from coat-weight pure wool. The free-form crocheted motifs were hand-sewn onto the cape. This would suit a very tall, statuesque person. It's for sale on my Ottawa Artisans site:

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Sale! 20% off all orders that total $50 or more from my Ottawa Artisans page from now until midnight September 20. Please use code FRANCES20 - see my work here: https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/art-by-frances-taylor
I can deliver to locations in Ottawa West or Centre. Or you can pick up your item from my home in Stittsville. I can ship, but will have to charge for that.

New items added to my Ottawa Artisans page - here: https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/art-by-frances-taylor -- some bargains!

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The colour of this lovely cloak is really purple, not royal blue. The fabric is really light-weight - I needed to add some sort of closure after I added the stand-up collar. I added a snap, but was concerned that it would tear the fabric with use - so I reinforced with a circle of my hand-dyed silk on the inside, and a leather circle on the outside, which echoed the circles around the hem. I used view View B of the very old Vogue 8147. It's very long - hangs down almost to my ankles (I'm about 5' 4"). I also made a matching scarf from the leftover fabric.

Not really wearable art, but a kit to make and mend wearable art! This hand-made little box contains everything needed for hand-sewing and embroidery -- threads, lace, snip scissors, pins, safety pins, a selection of needles, and various other bits and pieces. This little box can is pretty enough to sit on a bookshelf amongst treasured items. Box measures slightly less than 4" x 4" x 4", and closes with a magnetic clasp. I hand-made the box and assembled the kit - it would make a great Mothers' Day gift where space is limited.

Another pieced fleece jacket - love the colours on this one. Fits medium to large. Machine wash and dry. $190 (no HST).

An upcycled jean jacket. I added some linen that I dyed with indigo using a shibori technique. It's finished with hand-made bias binding. I also added some stunning sequinned lace. Size small to medium. $75 (no HST).

for people who live in or near Ottawa, there's a lovely site for artisans who wish to market their work. Here's the link to my page on the site: https://ottawaartisans.com/pages/our-artisans/frances_taylor

Hi: I'm Frances Taylor and I make wearable art - clothing and accessories. Some of the items I make are "upcycled" whereas others are new and made from scratch by me. Please see the shop section on this page (see the left hand column - "Shop" appears just below "Home" which is where you are now). I live in Ottawa, Canada. You can see more of my work at www.francestaylorfiberartist.com