Monday, May 3, 2010

Collage Fabric


I've been working on some collage fabric for the past few days. It's an extremely laborious process but, as you can see on my Wood Wife doll above, the results are amazing. Here's the results of many hours of work...

and some close ups...





and this is what the back looks like...

You can see that it's a LOT of sewing. I wish I could show them to you in person because the iridescence and subtleties of color just don't come through in photos. I'm planning on using the white for a White Queen from Alice Through the Looking Glass and the green for a forest fairy. Here are a couple more examples of how I've used it in the past...I save even the tiniest scraps to reuse...or to put in the next batch of fabric I make!

To make the collage fabric: I scatter glitzy yarns, fabric, and other fibers on a piece of satin; place a piece of netting in a matching color on top, pin the cloth and fiber sandwich together, run a few seams over it to hold it in place, take out the pins, and then go crazy sewing all over it with metallic threads using free motion embroidery.

14 comments:

  1. Amazing! I don't think I would have the patience!

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  2. Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful technique. Your fabric is truly amazing looking. Yes, I do free motion sewing too and I know the labor and time that must have gone into this fabric.

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  3. wouw, truly unique fabrics you create!!

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  4. It's beautiful. I believe I have some of this fabric on a star ornament that you made.

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  5. Hi from New Zealand, Your art is just lovely,the dolls have a special life of their own. cheers Marie

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  6. Amazing! makes me want to try!

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  7. Wow! That is so amazing! The depth it gives to the fabric is incredible! Your work is just gorgeous. :)

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  8. Your dolls are absolutely unbelievable. I'm awestruck. love, Beth

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  9. Just beautiful, that does look like a ton of work! I have a Sunshine award for you on my blog, it is here if you want it:

    http://fairrosie.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-bit-of-magic-and-some-awards.html

    Have a good weekend! :) ~Lauren

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  10. Beautiful fabric - just like its had a fresh sprinkling of fairy dust!

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  11. STUNNING! I had no idea you made this fabric yourself. I always thought it was gorgeous, but my appreciation level just went through the roof. So much work but so worth the effort. :D

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  12. The effect is definitely worth the effort - you certainly can't buy anything manufactured that is so lush and magical looking!

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