Mural Art Progress!

I haven't sewn much this year because I'm painting a Scottish Mural for a client! 5 months down and she's nearly done! The wall is roughly 10 metres squared, and I'm using Dulux Weathershield paint and mixing my own colours. 

If your wall is porous as this one is, I recommend using round artist bristle brushes and not your typical flat brushes or rollers for walls. :) B.

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1000 Fans Giveaway Comp!

After finally making it to the 1000 follower mark I am celebrating to thank you all for your support and loyalty over the years!


Time to get that Gift package ready! To the enthusiastic sewing students who make me love my job and the lovely clients and customers I've had over the years! Couldn't do it without you! With love in fashion, Bx

Freebies: 
Freebies time! ♡ Celebrating 1000 followers! SHARE THIS PIC on your facebook profile TO ENTER! https://www.facebook.com/BelindaZanelloFashion/photos/a.148960875155966.45681.148916288493758/743605179024863/?type=1&theater

PRIZE INCLUDES: x3 A4 Fashion Illustration prints, x1 'Geode' Fascinator, x1 pair earrings, x1 charm bracelet & x1 wine glass accessory.

 Valued at $65! Winner drawn 25th May 2014 & will be published on the facebook page www.facebook.com/BelindaZanelloFashion . Free postage.

 

Final Textiles and Garment Sewing Class!

 It is with great happiness that I can let you all know the 3rd Textiles Class I have now run at the Seaford Community Centre had a positive result and the students who completed the course gave lovely feedback. It seems another follow-up course to this one is in demand!

I'm so proud of everyone's efforts. The students all picked something challenging and yet familiar to do as their Practical Project. We had womenswear (1950's pleated skirt), childrenswear, homewares (cushion cover) and even baby accessories! Everyone really stretched their knowledge and skills and has come a long way since the beginning!

The students who came to the final class were presented with a laminated Certificate of Merit from me and a Sewing Machine charm necklace which I make and sell online.

Well done Term 1 class of 2014! Here are just a few pics:

Watch this space for news of more Textiles and Sewing Classes I'll be running later this year. The course covers many topics, including:

• Fibres and Fabrics
• Apparel Embellishment
• Colour Theory and Design Principles
• Pattern Making and how to read a pattern
• Needle Felting
• Textile Research projects and a Practical Project!

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New Photoshoot!

Very very happy to share the lastest photoshoots of my work, by photographer Antony Snape. Really love the new direction he is taking his work and am beyond happy that my designs (the vest tops) got to feature in the shoot! Here are the photos:

Credits:

Photographer: Antony Snape

MUA: Lauren Parkinson

Hair: Sapphire Hair Lounge

Model: Ruari (Finesse)

Designer: Belinda Zanello

The vest tops are size 10 (bust 87cm, waist 70cm), $25 + postage 

and still available to buy at my Etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/BelindaZanello

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Opened a shop on Etsy!

Just last night I finally opened my first ever shop with Etsy! With only a humble 12 listings at present, I can't wait to see this baby take off! Just needing a bit more time to make all the things I want to! I'm selling my fashion, jewellery, millinery and fashion illustrations.

At present I'm juggling 3 jobs and studying full time, loving running the Textile's course which has almost finished now, and am very grateful that everything I do/study is related somehow to fashion and art. "Happiness is Gratitude"

Please check out my Etsy shop at:

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/BelindaZanello

Styling a shoot with Photographer Israel and MUA Sylvana

Had a blast working for the first time with photographer Israel Baldago  and MUA Sylvana styling the shoot with garments, jewellery and accessories to suit Sylvana's looks for the SA Hair and Beauty Competition the same day at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide.

It was great fun to use all my new accessories I've been sourcing at last and test them out with different looks.
I tried everything from Victoriana Goth, to a Tribal Bellydancer to a Goddess and a femme fatale.

Good fun!

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behind the scenes

behind the scenes

Textiles and Garment Sewing Class 2014!

Really happy to be running the Textiles Course at Seaford Community Centre for a THIRD time now! This time including a Garment Sewing Component at the end. I have a class of 10 lovely, motivated students and I can't wait to see their progress.

Many thanks to everyone who helped get the word out about the course, otherwise it wouldn't have happened without enough enrolments. If you are interested in enrolling next time, keep an eye on my business page by liking it and keep in the loop for the next term of Sewing and Textiles!

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Belinda x

Student progress from Apparel Decoration class on Tues.

The whiteboard after Week 1's class