Talking to a feltmaker and clothes designer provides an insight into the world of the couture garment.
I was delighted recently to talk to Horst from Horst Couture and I have recently published the interview. Horst makes the most fantastic one of a kind gowns from felt. If you think of felt as being a thick, clunky fabric think again! Horst's work uses the best features of felt, keeping it light and airy, with a drape that allows it to hang well against the body.
Producing one-of-a-kind garments needn't always mean creating these wonderful garments. After all, most people have few opportunities to wear such gowns. Sewers, however, can add their own unique style to clothes and accessories. Even if you don't create an outfit from scratch, some clever embellishments or adding some decoration can transform an otherwise mundane garment into something special. Adding some applique or embroidery can bring some additional flare to a jacket or coat, and there are plenty of other ways that you can stamp your individuality on an outfit., for instance using needle felting techniques.
It is wonderful to find out more about how designers approach their work and I hope to talk to more designers in the future.
