In this video Claire has some scraps that she will use to create a new base fabric for a future project. And when Claire means scraps, she means scraps!!!
Thank you so much Claire, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this absolutely beautiful and gorgeous piece of art work. And I think it would make a lovely lovely bag or pouch too. It’s superb. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
That's very pretty. I'd forgotten about the 'couching' technique entirely; adds so much dimension. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate everything 🙂
This is beautiful. I am doing my thesis work on textile art and this is very Informative. I love blueish purple hues and the decorative stitching you added on
They could be cut into shapes and hand appliqued. Or stitched onto a garment such as a patch pocket or cuff trim. They could also be sewn onto a piece of felt with a brooch pin attached. Happy stitching.
Thank you Claire for a brilliant tutorial. I am an abstract watercolour artist you’ve inspired to have a go at this. My first project using the techniques you’ve shown today will be an abstract landscape. I think I need to update my 40 year old sewing machine though. What do you recommend?
Hi Genny, I am glad it has inspired you. To be honest a 40 year old machine that has been serviced would do the job fine. I do love my Silver you can buy them direct from their warehouse silverviscount.co.uk/index.php?route=templates/contactus I am not brand loyal and there are other great machines out there. I always recommend going to your local high street sewing shop to try and buy.
I'm from Canada and was wondering the same. Searched it and it looks like Parchment paper would work. It looks a bit thinner, so I'm going to use 2 layers. Happy crafting!
I used a thin soft felt as the base fabric so it is as rigid as a shirt cuff (5). If you want more drape use a thinner base ie calico or muslin (2-4), if you want something to stand up on its own use a pelment interfacing as the base fabric (9-10). I hope that helps.
If you have a go I can recomment a layer of fine netting to keep the little bits down instead. I like the organza as it can unify the colours if they are too garish.
Hi Anna Do not use wax or freezer paper it will stick. Use parchment or a release paper. Polyester organza will melt if you iron, so not recommended. Silk organza can be iron on low, but it is not what I used. I hope that helps.
