Stitch Wish Radio
An exploration of crafting your own magic in threads by textile artist, author, and teacher Christi Johnson.
Stitch Wish Radio
46. Clothing as Artform: The Making of The Fallen Empires Collection
This was originally a YouTube video - watch here!
Welcome to Fallen Empires—a collection of handmade garments inspired by the rise and fall of power, stitched slowly from reclaimed fabrics and ancient stories.
In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the first half of the collection: from Cleopatra to Caesar, from Marie Antoinette to imagined goddess eras.
Mentioned in this episode:
Embroidery Course Sale! 20% off ends FRIDAY May 30th at 11:59pm EST
The FREE Rectangle Tee Mini-Course
Also Mentioned:
My Spring Journal YouTube
Roman Tiles Skirt MIWM (make it with me)
Interview with designer Pamela Mayer
Fabscrap - Textile Recycler
Stone Mountain & Daughter Deadstock Fabrics