September 06, 2013

Encapsulating textile & papers ...


Above: Encapsulated photo in fine plastic using various utility stitches




Encapsulated paper & photos between various sheer fabrics with addition of machine embroidery

Couching machine use ...


A variety of cords & knitting yarns are couched (surface stitching) onto net

Crazy patchwork using men's ties ...


Random hand-stitched patchwork for a slipper from a WWII pattern & using old ties

Or nue ...


Hand stitched Or Nue using machine metallic thread

Machine lace: Free form sewing ...



Samples of free-form lace using sheer fabric & metallic thread

Dyeing with bleach


Discharge dyeing using ordinary bleach on black ottoman fabric. A stencil of the shape was made before applying the bleach - when complete it was outlined in metallic thread

Darning on net ...


A typical 'darning on net' sample using a collar pattern from WWII Make-Do-&-Mend Magazine

Felting that resembles zebra skin ...


This is a small off-cut of handmade felt in black & white - finished it resembled an animal skin

Random Patchwork: with Machine embroidery ...


Scraps of cotton fabric randomly stitched down on interfacing using various utility machine stitches

Buttons: Display ...


Odd vintage glass buttons placed decoratively on organza