Authenticating my Work

In order to authenticate my work, I am required to show a photograph of myself involved in one process of the module. In both of these images I am finalizing my 'resolved sample'.

Resolved Stitch Sample in progress

The background is Aquabond with a grid of threads and yarns arranged diagonally, as well as snippets of fabric and threads for the centre of the shapes. Then I laid a layer of Giuliette soluble on top to keep all in place. At the moment it measures approx 8 x 8 inches.

I stitched a grid of free machining, single lines mostly to offer the softest effect, but still give some structure and support. Then I began hand stitching the edges and centres of the shapes. 

I plan to add more stitching to some of the shapes as well as beading. 

Also to work herringbone on the grid in some places while leaving other sections un-stitched, to create an open and lacy background.

Finally when all the stitching and beading is completed I shall dissolve the soluble fabric, pinning it to a board so that it dries in shape..

Composite Sheet

Resolved Design - Paper

This is the paper version of the design I propose to use for my final resloved design.

Ch. 11 - Dissolved Disintegration

Using the same motif I experimented with free machine embroidery on Romeo soluble paper. Because Romeo is so heavy there was no need for an embroidery hoop. To work the satin stitch edging I used my Bernina #6 embroidery foot and raised the feed dogs, stitch size 4mm and minmum stitch length. To ensure that the satin stitch didn't unravel after dissolving the soluble fabric I free machined the inner and outer edges. As I love the freedom of the free machining process I enjoyed playing with my motifs in this manner, and plan to use free maching on soluble fabric in my resolved piece.

Chapter 11- Disintegration using a bonded technique

For the following sample I created a bonded fabric varying the the amounts of bits and pieces of torn fabrics, ribbons, threads, etc so that I could cut out shapes showing varying levels of growth / disintegration throughout the entire piece. I also wanted to experiment with an overall fabric design. The background fabric is a space dyed silk habutai.

Chapter 11 - More growth and disintegration samples

The following samples illustrate how I used hand embroidery stitches to display growth and disintegration processes. The blackwork sample was worked on 28 count linen with space dyed cotton threads. The series of free cross stitch samples were worked on hand dyed silk using wool and cotton embroidery threads.