Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Doubleweave Overshot Jacket...Finished!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Doubleweave Overshot Jacket...Finished!

Finished the final details on my jacket yesterday, and am very happy with the way it turned out.

I've entered it in a garment challenge cosponsored by Handwoven magazine and Vav magasinet. Handwoven will select ten garments for a runway fashion show at Vav (Sweden's version of Convergence) in Boras, Sweden, in 2011. Keeping my fingers crossed!

2 comments:

JaneMarch 31, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Just beautiful, Sarah! Good luck!
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Susan GumucioApril 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Another WOW for sure!
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Welcome!

Artist Statement:
Handweaving, simple or elaborate; it all begins with one thread. To sit at  my loom and throw the shuttle while witnessing the interplay of color,  pattern, and texture as it develops into cloth is endlessly fascinating.
My design process often centers on color as I work within the limitations  of the loom to stretch and explore the possibilities of color interaction.
At other times I focus on the combination of structure and fiber, using  only one or two colors, to create the desired cloth.
Whether designing for the home or one-of-a-kind garments, my weaving  reflects a passion for marrying structure, fiber, and color to produce  cloth that is unique, practical, beautiful, and just right for my intended  purpose.

About Me

An early interest in art and textiles led me to the University of Kansas where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in textile design. I started weaving again in 2005 after an almost twenty year hiatus. Some of the things I did during that time include working for a publishing company designing and writing pattern instruction for knitwear, quilting, home schooling my son, and volunteering as a Stephen minister in my church. I am passionate about weaving (everyday, if possible!), color, and texture. When not weaving, I enjoy reading, gardening, and bike riding.

I have had numerous designs published in Handwoven magazine. In January, 2012, I joined their editorial team as a technical editor, and in January, 2015, I was offered the job of weaving editor.