Module 6 - Chapter 6 - Cutwork

I must admit that I really struggled with this chapter. I realize the principle of this techniqu which is a lot like reverse appliqué but had problems to apply it to my samples. This might be, because my samples didn't seem very inspiraltional to me

This first sample had already been discussed during our last conversation. 

For the following samples I first decorated the fabrics with stitch referring to the papers used for the paper samples

 

6b

6c

6d

One last bonus pic: I overlaid this sample with the remaining fabric from the top layer showing the cut out shapes. As it doesn't lie flat it adds another dimension to the sample, an effect I quite like

Module 6-Chapter 5-Free Machine Stitchery to Interpret Drawings

PART I

PART 2 - working on transparen material

This is a little experiment I did to see how the same technique with cellophane would behave when working three-dimensionally. For this the cellophane was treated in the same way than in the samples before, only that this time I did a long strip. This was then folded to form a wavy pattern fixed onto a fabric that was reinforced with iron-on stabilizer. In between each wave the cellophane was stitched to the fabric background.

Working on transparent material needs even more experimentation. My favourite samples are definitely those worked on cellophane. I love the shine of this material, the stability but at the same its capacity to be shaped and being able to hold this shape.

PART 3 - woring on scrim