Following my experimentation with parallel devore lines I revisited an element of my previous project, creating structure using the pin-tuck stitch. I enjoyed this sample, but i feel it lost the focus of the graphic playfulness I wanted to explore. I think it's quite late in the project to develop this sample further and I am conscious of neglecting my self-initiated project in the last weeks, which all bubbles down to time-management and scheduling my studio time better. The sample plays with ideas of fragility and form and although I do not wish to focus on this much further for locating it is an interesting process to revisit in the next project.
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| devore velvet sample, wire inserted using pin-tuck stitch |
Revisiting the quilter I played with aplique and selective placement of wadding to build relief in the piece; building on my previous experimentation quilting I used various rich coloured fabrics and drew bigger stitches free hand giving a much more organic feel to the sample. I can see the sample working well both as a tapestry-like art piece and translating into concept costume.
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| green velvet and cotton quilting, with multi-head text stitched on dissolvable fabric and hand sewn |
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visualisation of quilting used in costume context
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I've found myself spending more time on the ethos programme perfecting my designs, and when stitching out, playing with the functions and set sequences of the machine. I've found I can achieve unique stitch qualities by stoping and skipping stitch sequences of the machine. I'm pleased with the bold stitch designs paired with the subtle Baroque devore as I start to find a balance between the traditional and the contemporary.
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| devore velvet, with gold and purple text using multi-head |
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| devore velvet sample adorned with multi-head stitch |
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