Previous Embroidery and Surface Embellishment Projects Holly Shepley Instagram: @gray_valkyrie
- Updated Dec 15 2017 -
Recreation of an embroidery piece on a costume worn by Sophie Turner on Season Six of Game of Thrones. Originally part of a jersey raglan tee.
Media: closed jump rings, embroidery thread and faux leather on jersey base.
Embroidery sample experimenting with different techniques and stitches. Media: Embroidery thread, jump rings, cotton, faux leather and paper on a polycotton base.
Beading on top of dragon scale smocking technique used by Michele Carragher for Emilia Clarke’s costumes in Game of Thrones.
Media: Seed beads on a cotton base.
Bridal Headpiece
I was commissioned a few years ago to design and make a headpiece for a bride. The bride wanted a vintage aesthetic and I was able to use vintage faux pearls in the beadwork. We developed the design over email and finalised colours and materials. I also made a pair of Swarovski drop earrings and a matching necklace for the day.
Media: upcycled, bought and vintage beads on a lace and cotton base.
White cotton shirt made in my first year of Fashion (BA) Honat Northumbria University.
Line work of a Valkyrie, a Norse warrior goddess
Inspired by tattoos, I looked at floral designs by tattoo artists such as Alice Carrier and created my own composition.
Valkyrie collar piece: 2 hours Floral panel: 30+ hours
Art A-Level final piece: “Oceans�. Media: scrim, fabric, dissolvable fabric, paper, thread
Art A-Level final piece: “Night Time� Media: scrim, fabric, dissolvable fabric, paper, thread, wax, tape transfer, acrylic