Fabric making

This week I have learnt a new technique called fabric making. Fabric making is a simple process that is quite easy to learn and use. The pieces you can make using this technique are creative, unique and colourful. This is why I love the technique so much and I feel it is also very useful when making samples or learning how to use a sewing machine. 

  

Mark making, Batik and Procion dye samples

First for this process I created some A4 samples on cotton and calico material using two techniques called batik and mark making. I also got to use a new type of dye called Procion dye which has to be heat pressed to fix the colour in place.

After making these samples I had to choose three pieces that I wanted to use to do my fabric making sample. The first piece I chose I had to cut horizontally in various size strips or shapes and then sew them onto my second piece horizontally using different types of stitches. Then the piece I just sewed I had to cut vertically into different strips, shapes and sizes and then sew them vertically onto a third sample. I could also sew on some ribbon, cord, yarns etc to finish the piece off. I also sewed any leftover pieces of material onto a different sample.

Fabric making piece 1 & 2

These are my finished samples of fabric making they are very bright and I like both pieces better than what they looked like on there own. I used the pieces that I disliked to make this sample and it has improved the sample a lot. 

Samples for applique 

These are some quick samples I am considering appliqueing onto my cushion. I am not sure what colours I will use but these are just some testers to ponder over.