Dollhouse Textiles



This was my first sample i did, i layered up dollhouse themed
material i then used free machine embroidery to create fuzzy
circles the pastel shaded high quality silk threads, i then cut
away the inside of the circle to add texture.

For this sample i did free machine embroidery of circles this
time i wanted to make them cluster together and be a straight
forward circle i left two hollow circles and hand stiched , a
chunky knit square on the back so it gives a great mix
of surfaces.




A Close up of my technique.




This sample was one of the toughest to complete i started
with a base fabric, i then cut fabric circles and vintage inspired
ribbon on top, i then secured them in place with a chiffon layer
over the top, i was originally going to machine embroider
but i then decided against this and hand embroidered circles
over the top with thick yarn.



I wanted to branch out from circles so i experimented with this
cameo silhouette, i drew the outline on to a tough textile, i
then machine embroidered the whole thing, i almost think
it creates a badge effect.



I feel this sample is more refined then the previous ones, as it
has more detail to it and i have mixed different elements of free
machine embroidery and reverse applique and i love the
effect.



I love this effect of this sample i used the princess pleater with
vintage lace, chiffon and liberty fabric, it creates a lovely ruching effect
which would be great for a cuff or a collar.



Another sample mixing techniques.



After finding loads of my machine embroidery thread being wasted
after it was cut of from the bobbin while i was sewing, i thought
it would be good to collect it all together and would create a
great back drop beneath machine embroidery.



This was one of my first technical samples i created i placed
bright colour ribbon cut offs beneath chiffon with the
odd colour fabric circle, i then machine embroidered over
the top, with the odd circle being decorated with thick
coral yarn.



With this sample i layered stiff ribbon with art deco style ribbon
and bold fabric circles with the added extra of loose threads
 before placing the chiffon over the top and machine embroidering
into it.



This sample is one of my favourites i love the doll style look
i layered antique ribbon and the odd fabric circle using lace
and then placed a layer of chiffon over the top, and then drew
a silhouette of a women with my machine.



I used the princess pleater for this sample and added pearl beads
to give a doll house effect.



My final garment front, with a fabric layered collar with a machine
embroidered circles placed within and a thick stitch around the
outside with a ruched chiffon base.

Some close up images of my final garment front.

For this project we were required to create a garment front suitable for the current market and industry, we were given and array of themes such as great Scot, traveller and doll house, one theme that really stood out to me was dollhouse. we were asked to hand in a file of experimental samples, technical sample board, a research file and a final garment front. One of the elements of this project was to create technical samples displaying a excellent range of techniques and processes, i am a massive fan of machine embroidery and it is truly were my talent lies. So i really enjoyed producing the above samples.