Alis Le May

'Calton' Costume from Eastern Ground

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Calton' and the design was inspired by the former Templeton Carpet Factory. It combines machine and hand quilting and incorporates real, preserved flowers from the surrounding area.

'Calton' Costume from Eastern Ground - In Progress

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Calton' and the design was inspired by the former Templeton Carpet Factory. It combines machine and hand quilting and incorporates real, preserved flowers from the surrounding area.

'Tollcross' Costume from Eastern Ground - In Progress

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Tollcross' and the design was inspired by the Tollcross Winter Gardens. The majority of the garment is sewn by hand and incorporates pressed cornflowers and vintage strpied silk organza.

'Dennistoun' Costume from Eastern Ground

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Dennistoun' and the design was inspired by the St. Annes RC Church. The garment features pressed broom petals, trapped in waxed organza, the gloves and dress have been dyed with daffodils.

'Dennistoun' Costume from Eastern Ground - Close up

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Dennistoun' and the design was inspired by the St. Annes RC Church. The garment features pressed broom petals, trapped in waxed organza, hand sewn in place.

Sample from 'A Gathering Thread' residency

Quilted sample made during a residency and installation as part of the Renfrewshire Council Town Centre and Neighbourhoods Creative Installations Scheme. Pressed stocks and buttercups, beeswax, wool and silk organza.

Dress from 'A Gathering Thread' residency

Dress made during a residency and installation as part of the Renfrewshire Council Town Centre and Neighbourhoods Creative Installations Scheme. Pressed flowers trapped between layers of cotton organdy, the entire dress was sewn on location in a vacant shop window on the Paisley High Street.

Samples made as part of ongoing studio development, 2022

Fingerless organza gloves with pressed flower inclusions, organza bodice filled with crushed petals, quilted in place. These pieces are experiments in technique and materials.

Samples made as part of ongoing studio development, 2022

Waxed silk organza sheets with pressed flower inclusions, part of ongoing studio sampling and development.

'Dalmarnock' Costume from Eastern Ground

This is one of 6 costumes designed and made for the Eastern Ground project in 2023. <br>Each costume represented a differernt area from the East End of Glasgow, drawing inspiration from a particular historic building in that area. This costume represents the area of 'Dalmarnock' the design was inspired by French Street Weaving Mill (now Strange Field) . The garment is made from reclaimed wool blankets, naturally dyed with madder.