I've decided to make a garment for PAP 4. I started with a simple design and worked through various options, until I was satisfied with my ideas.
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Very simple design to start with. Mermaid jacket?
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'Clam' sleeves and fish scales - probably not!
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Looking at design ideas associated with my theme of 'coral reefs'.
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I think there may be some mileage in the fishy sleeves.
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Developing the 'fish idea' further.
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The sleeves to be stitched in clear organza with the fish outline added with free machine embroidery, up one sleeve and down the other! The collar to be made from individual coral branches, multi-layered. The lower border is still to be developed further. It could be based on mushroom coral and brain coral. The main body of the garment will possibly be made from faux silk, possibly with quilting. I haven't decied on a colour palette yet. Samples to follow.
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The fringe to be stitched as a lettuce stitch hem, organza or similar cut on the bias, so that the individual strips curl and show movement. The fringe may be applied to the underseam of the sleeve and around the cuff.
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My next issue is where to display it. I could ask an aquarium but I would like it close to the sea. On the beach we go to every year there are several sea groynes to protect the sand from being washed away. Thirty five years ago we could clamber all over them and sit on them which was very enjoyable. Nowadays, this not permitted.
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Maybe I could find a suitable place to display PAP 4!
