Fabric Manipulation

13 ~ Final Project

| Natasya Adistana

Inspiration

Inspired by the shape of honeycomb, I research more on the different technique and possibilities to create my final project.

Inspiration is from the honeycomb

Technique Exploration

Crochet

Honeycomb knit inspiration

Inspired by these knitting, I tried to find the crochet version (as I want to try crochet at that time), and found the Honeycomb Trellis Crochet.

Guide video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMEDQQKiFkk 

I then proceed to try it and created my sample.

Sample on crochet

Felting

Felting inspiration

Inspired by the felting, I decided to choose felting as one of the technique exploration.

Felting sample

Fabric Manipulation

Inspired on how felt can be manipulated to create different shape and pattern, I chose it as the next technique.

Fabric manipulation inspiration
Fabric manipulation sample

Application of Techniques

Crochet

Application of Crochet

Felting

Application of Felting

Fabric Manipulation

Application of Fabric Manipulation

Chosen technique and final product

I decided to proceed with crochet to create a decoration for my laptop sleeve.

Final product of laptop sleeve decoration

Final Presentation on Final Project

Final Presentation on DR2007

Final presentation on DR2007
Details
Details

Reflections

I learnt a lot during this course of DR2007. There were times when I was overwhelmed and had no idea how to continue and progress on. However, at the end I ended up knowing what I want and finally did as best as I could. Despite all the stress, I really feel the course is worth it. Grateful for the opportunity. 🙂

6 ~ Fabric Manipulation

| Natasya Adistana

Technique

Fabric manipulation. It is manipulating fabric (e.g. felt) by sewing to create some pattern.

Material(s)

  • Fabric
  • Thread
  • Elastic sewing thread

Tool(s)

  • Sewing needle
  • Sewing machine

Process

Smocking

  1. Prepare the fabric and needle
  2. Make grids on the back side of the fabric
  3. Follow a guide (or trial and error) and mark the sewing direction with arrow
  4. Sew

Shirring

  1. Cut out the pieces of fabric into desired shapes and sizes
  2. Arrange them on the base fabric
  3. Pin to keep them in place
  4. Sew with the sewing machine in the desired type of stitch

—Photos

Class demonstration
Smocking guide
Tools
Pattern 1 (number 1 in from the guide image)
Pattern 2 (number 8 from the guide image)
Results
My sample
My sample

Reflections

It is an interesting method. Unless used to it, drawing the arrow really helps as once sewn, it is quite hard to see. It is quite time consuming but the result creates some satisfaction, should try more pattern next time 🙂

Source for smocking guide: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/383861568224982792/