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Exploring paper shapes looking for positive and negative shapes.
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Cutout recreated in fabric.
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Overlapping hexagon shapes, stitched on faux silk, with sections removed. This breaks down the original shapes, producing diamonds, triangles and random shapes.
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FME on scrim using a wing needle and zigzag stitch, overlapping circles and lines. A very pleasing lacy effect and very enjoyable to create.
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28 overlaid on 27 to create interesting 'windows' and produce a softer effect.
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30 and 31 are exploring coral reef designs with the prospect of incorporating them into the surface stitch on PAP3.
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I had real problems using this hole punch and could only make holes in paper so after stabbing fabric with a stiletto not very successfully, I decided to use a soldering iron to make holes and create a voided shape.
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I think you can just make out the shape of the hole punch!
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This attempt at slashing was a little disappointing. The top layer is a devore scarf and beneath are layers of yellow and green fabric. The pattern has been effectively broken up by slashing but I was expecting to see much more yellows and greens coming through.
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Here's one I made earlier - a clutch bag made from strips of old bras! After slashing I put the fabric under the embellisher to produce a smoother finish.
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I layered up strips of sheer polyester organza and covered them with a layer of painted opaque polyester.
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After stitching, I used the soldering iron to burn away the top layer to reveal the fabrics underneath. I was exceptionally pleased with the result.
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A layer of scrim with pulled threads. I twisted the 'ends' in the centre and linked them together using bondaweb. The idea of stabilising the scrim with bondaweb is new to me. I don't think my attempt is good but it might be very useful in the future.
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Ten layers of scrim, stitched into a grid using a twin needle and worked on the reverse.
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I 'combed' out the scrim with a stiletto and removed a fair amount of threads. I left the spaces to form contrasts between the frayed areas and the rest.
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I used an old T shirt that I knew would melt easily. I stitched a random grid using a wide zigzag stitch and then cut out the hexagon shape with a soldering iron. This one has grown on me. At first I didn't like it but now I think it has potential for my coral reef PAP 3.
