32. development of design one

i started drawing the same thing (door latch) in different ways by drawing multiple ones beside each other, and drawingthe same element in various scales next to each other and thought about how i can use it as a placement design.


i tried using metallic thread to make satin stitches on a course denim swatch but it doesn't work as thread tends to snap so often. I also layered a thin cotton voile behind to try reverse cutwork with a thick fabric in front and something very thin behind


I re drew image on computer while thinking it as a placement on the bodice so its symmetrical and very precise as compared to the other designs.


(sample1)
experimented with complimentary tones of dark grey metallic embroidery threads couched down by black zig zags on grey cloth. threads going across to hold the metallic threads down lessen the amount of shine which i really liked.


(sample2)
tried layering 2 different coloured fabrics and doing cutwork with a braided trim around the shape which i thought turned out to look a lot like a flag and I should work on more textures.. although this could work better if I had sewn it nicely the lines could be perfectly clean.


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sample3)
tried using yarns to make patterns on a plastic button which was an accurate size to the scale i wanted but is quite bulky (in relation to the flatbackground and wouldnt work as four pieces on the center front) and plastic frame couldnt be disguised.


(sample4)
experimentation on colourways, stitch types using machine


figuring out how the stitches will run.. on the fabric and I decided the silver on white looks very Christmas-like, clean and girlish which isn't exactly what I want so I am going to throw all white fabrics aside for this project.


tried 2 different ways of having a circle- reverse applique on the left with mesh below the fabric cuz I thought I could introduce some transparency but in small amounts and in a tulle but not chiffon so it doesn't become too girlish. and also applique in the same fabric on the right in the same fabric but turning the circle around so that the fabric grains contrast since the base fabric is a twill.



I thought of couching both the straight lines and circles so that it's one idea of couching down and having slightly raised effect with the embroidery yarns inside but it's 2 different ways of couching within one piece of fabric.

bought a nice grey fabric and tried to match the threads and tried out different stitches using another sewing machine ( my own which isn't as good as those in school as used above)
the grey metallic threads are less shiny than the dark grey ones as used before. i liked the contrast of different types of matt textures between the fabric , silver threads and grey sewing thread.

(sample5)


I used triple zig zag stitches before pulling the metallic yarns under them and secured using triple running stitches around the edges to add definition to the shape as well as hold the ends of the metallic threads down.


(sample6)

I should've used a hoop when I sewed, but this is how the final might look like with the length going across the front bodice and the smaller portions below would be around the tummy so it plays with proportion and is kind of like a modern breatplate with works with my theme.



garment proposal:
loose dress with placement on front bodie, top of design rests on neckline.