More Sewing Sunday at Studio ACE

 

Sewing Sunday at Studio Ace

Making Fabric self-portraits in 2019

Clothes made from my Bali fabric collection

Single ikat hand-woven fabric

Batik fabric custom made for me.

Fabric dyed with natural dyes.

Fabric purchased at the batik factory.

Another custom designed batik made with the assistance of the  batik master.

News from 2018-2019

    The best experience of 2018 was my trip to Bali. Bali has an amazing cultural tradition of woven, printed and dyed textiles. The focus of this trip was visiting local artisans and observing hand-dying and weaving techniques such as ikat and double ikat, batik printing and dyeing, dying textiles with indigo, and hand painting on silk. In addition to visiting homes and art studios where these amazing textiles are created, we experienced the beautiful beaches, mountains, and food of Bali. Art and spirituality are embodied in the people and culture. These photos will show some of the unique splendor of this island and give highlights of my once in a lifetime adventure.

Art is everywhere in Bali!

One of the many Bali Hotels on the beach.

Working with the Batik Master to make our own fabric

Single ikat fabric being woven by hand.

More weavers at their family compound/weaving village.

Incredible "heritage" cloth passed down in families and used for ceremonial purposes.

Double ikat weaver in the world heritage site Tenganan village.

My hand painted silk made in the artist's studio.

Shibori tie-died fabric we made at the natural dye textile workshop

 

This is just a taste of the many experiences during this 19-day trip. Next I'll show beautiful garments I made from fabric purchased and/or made in Bali.