34. development of design three

adapted design from project 1



the diamond shapes in close up of one tile.


(sample13)
tried using bondaweb to applique but didnt stitch them down as it completely changed the handfeel of the base fabric and the appliqued parts are so stiff it makes a sound when bent


(sample13)
satin stitching , dividing the shape in segments to create facets using cotton perle on quite a thin fabric which i thought was quite interesting since light reflects it all in different directions adding interest but is seriously time consuming as a repeated pattern and since they are all quite tiny so it wouldnt work out well.


(Sample14)
padded satin stitch using cotton perle thread below embroidery thread in antique black. the metal dmc threads dont rest well. though i feel like the shine of the thread would be vital.


(sample15)
tried using machine embroidery stitches which turned out horrid.

redrew the diamond shapes as the previous one in the first project was not mathematically drawn in a right way that would be easy for filling in. also increased scale







tried using triangle filling stitch with cotton pearle yarns which i think is the smoothest yarn which is till fairly thick and appropriate to the effects i want to achieve. i really like how the diamond shape repeats within itself.


(sample16)
the final piece was on black cotton drill with cotton pearle so it's just a texture on the fabric, and despite its stuff graphic lines, the colour tones it down and especially as an all over print, its just a nice texture.

(sample17)
I arranged the diamonds so that its in a half drop arrangement like how it was on the original object, so its almost scale like and is more sophisticated. having less space between the shapes also gives the design more impact since its all closely placed




garment proposal
all over design on front and back except a single plain panel behind




center back with plain panel in same black drill to give contrast
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continuation for proj 4

(sample18)
i tried using different coloured threads in the one above which i thought was pretty awful considering the white shows all the flaws of the sewing and the contrast of the lines takes away from the design , then tried usingthe metallic threads just to hold the threads down so there is a wee bit of metallic in it but it doesnt seem obvious enough so I will stick to the black on black in project 3.