Dates and venues
June 2014
Fabrications, Hackney
July 2014
St.Philomena’s School, Carshalton
November 2014
Fabrications, Hackney
November 2014
Traid, Shepherd’s Bush
January 2015
Notre Dame School, Cobham
January 2015
Upfield Community Technical College, Buxted
January 2015
Fabrications, Hackney
February 2015
Fabrications, Hackney
April 2015
Fashion Hackathon, Islington
April 2015
Fabrications, Hackney
June 21st, 2015
Fabrications, Hackney
July 15th, 2015
Arthur Mellows Village College, Peterborough
July 26th, 2015
Fabrications, Hackney
Beginners Workshop [email for more details]
An introduction to the sewing machine and upcycling - Presented by David Mumford
No previous sewing experience required.
Scraps of fabric are ready cut into square and oblong pieces ready to assemble into a long strip. During the process of stitching these pieces together you will learn techniques for creating seams, with varying methods of finishing off raw edges, whilst exploring different types of decorative stitching.
Once this strip has been created you will stitch down the length centrally creating a box pleat. All the different methods taught are relevant to the future construction of a full garment. You will then be guided through simple techniques for making other upcycled accessories.
The result will be an attractive, upcycled accessory that you can wear which also acts as a visual aid to help you go forward with your sewing skills.
Upcycling Workshop #1 [email for more details]
An introduction to the marvels of upcycling - Presented by David Mumford
Skills required: basic sewing, familiarity with a sewing machine
You will need to bring a large man’s work shirt with you for deconstruction (an old one of yours or one from a charity shop will do)
Project: How to Reinterpret a Man’s Classic Shirt
The one day course will be for people who have a basic knowledge of sewing, and can use a domestic sewing machine.
A selection of finished upcycle samples will be provided for inspiration. The pieces will vary in terms of complication so that there will be something that everybody can complete within the course time scale.
There will be no patterns to follow and participants will learn simple methods of deconstruction in addition to basic cutting and machining. Other techniques used will involve origami-type folding, draping and the re-construction of the shirt’s components.
The outcome will be a finished item for each individual to take away. Having learned new techniques and seen clothing from a different viewpoint they will gain inspiration to go forward with their own ideas.
Upcycling Workshop #2 [email for more details]
An introduction to the marvels of upcycling - Presented by David Mumford
Skills required: basic sewing, familiarity with a sewing machine
You will need to bring a large man’s work shirt with you for deconstruction (an old one of yours or one from a charity shop will do). Zips and stretch material is provided.
Project: Transform a shirt into a summer bomber jacket
The one day course will be for people who have a basic knowledge of sewing, and can use a domestic sewing machine.
A selection of finished upcycle samples will be provided for inspiration. The pieces will vary in terms of complication so that there will be something that everybody can complete within the course timescale.
There will be no patterns to follow and participants will learn simple methods of deconstruction in addition to basic cutting and machining and will involve the insertion of zips and working with stretch fabrics for cuffs, waistband and the collar.
The outcome will be a finished unisex summer bomber jacket for each individual to take away. Having learned new techniques and worked with different materials they will gain further inspiration to go forward with their own ideas.
Upcycling Master Class (Private tuition) [email for more details]
A one-on-one opportunity to further upcycling skills for the advanced sewer with David Mumford
Skills required: Intermediate to advanced skills with a sewing machine.
Projects are tailored to individual requirements.
The one day course in a one-to-one environment uses an industrial sewing machine and gives you the opportunity to work with a wider range of materials and techniques under expert supervision and mentoring.
A selection of finished upcycle samples will be available for inspiration, varying in terms of complication.
The outcome will be a finished garment of your own choosing and design created using commercial techniques and equipment.
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Workshops for Schools [email for more details]
David’s workshops for schools are specifically tailored to the needs of the curriculum using different techniques and inspirations.
If you are interested in a workshop for your school or college please get in touch.
Biography
David Mumford is a creative and skilled fashion designer based in London. Originally from Banbury he began designing and making clothes from the early 80s, running his own labels 'Nocturne’ and later ‘Combination’.
Most recently (2004-2013) he was one of the principal designers of the pioneering upcycling clothing brand 'Junky Styling’.
He currently runs his own label, d-a-m, offering bespoke design and upcycling services, a range of off-the-peg designs and teaching design and upcycling techniques to inspire and empower the next generation to stand out from the crowd.
Read David’s interview with Fabrication’s Barley Massey here
See some of David’s work at Junky Styling’s final catwalk show on the video below:
david a mumford
london-based designer / own-brand designs / up-cycling / bespoke commissions
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