Threads Magazine Articles
by Diane Ericson
- VIDEO TIP: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge
Overlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment
When creating a new look by reshaping the edges of a pattern, consider partially extending the facing around the seam. Bold, contrasting material can add excitement to your design, but even subtle colors can accentuate curves and give a flare to the edge. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam. It requires some preplanning a little more material, but Diane guarantees You'll love the results.
> Watch the Video
- Redesigning Pattern Edges, Issue #101, July 2002
5-page article on using the seams and edges of your pattern as
design elements to personalize your garments. For an on-line video
showing construction techniques, visit www.threadsmagazine.com.
- A Design Board for Sewers, Issue #93, March 2001
The article gives step-by step instructions for how to make your
own design board.
It is a great tool for pinning up collages of ideas, materials
and partically finished
projects in the design process.
- Embellish with Inset Fabric Article, Issue #88, May 2000
How to inset a piece of fabric of almost any shape into any other
fabric for
decorative effect.
- Pockets as Windows, Issue #80, Dec./January 1999
How to use a design tool, called windows, for desigining innovative
pockets.
- Design Files, Issue #78, Aug./September 1998
How to create, see and interpret more inspiration in the ideas
and images around you.
- The Art of Stenciling, Issue #73, November 1997
Creating unique surface design with a stenciling process.A collection
of stenciled
garments are included.
- Threads Design Challenge, Issue #71, July 1997
Four designers were given the same 5 fabrics and a situation
to design for. The
article shares each designers work.
- Pocket Play, Issue #70, April/May 1997
A great hanging pocket design on a skirt (ReVisions # 103), or
as a bag.
- Design Exercises, Issue #61, November 1995
In this special issue on design, Diane has an exercise for creating
new color
combinations and a window technique for "framing" and "seeing" and
interpretating ideas in new ways.
- Knotted Beads & Buttons, Issue #54, September 1994
How to make beautiful knots for jewelry or clothing from your
favorite fabrics.
> Read this article
- Pin
Weaving, Issue #51, March 1994
Weaving shaped garment pieces on cardboard using fabric strips.
- Jewelry Article, Issue #38, Dec./Jan. 1992; and September 1994
Creating collage jewelry by forming and covering plastic with
fabrics and treasures.
- Stencil Article, Issue #28 and in Threads book "Techniques
for Casual Clothing " 1994
How to design, cut and print with stencils.
> Read this article
Sew News Magazine Articles
by Diane Ericson
- Sew News , Issue: Sept. 2004: Diane’s article:
"Innovative Edges", pg.36-40
- Sew News, Issue #280, Dec. 2005- "START Something New, Expand Your Creativiity by Exploring New Design Process"
Books
- Also, there's a book on creativity out........
The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, A Portable Mentor by
Gail McMeekin (Conair Press, Berkeley,CA - $16.95). Diane , one of
45 women whose interview and life stories were used for the book, shares
this about the experience.
"Two years ago, I spent 2-3 hours in taped phone interviews
with Gail, a career coach and counselor in the Boston area. It
was truly an honor and an energizing experience for me to be included
in this project. To see what we intuitively do in problem-solving
our lives as a part of a larger circle of tools that can be interpreted
and shared by others is very rewarding. I feel that my ability
to navigate my life experiences and move into new territory over
the years has deepened my creativity in a way I could not have
imagined .It is my best creative work. I hope, as you share the
experiences in our stories, you are inspired to find your strongest,
most authentic self. "
Back cover comments:
"Career coach and author Gail McMeekin profiles many of
today's most dynamic women and shares their secrets of success.
From interviews with best selling authors, business women, artists,
musicians and scholars to interior designer Chris Madden, software
tycoon Brenda Laurel and actresses Christina Pickles and C.C.H.
Pounder, "The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women" book
will inspire you, provide the tools to uncover your own authenticity
and to realize all your creative dreams."
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