I’ve always been one to work within the time that I have available. If I have two days, that’s about how long it takes. If I have two hours, I can ramp up my speed and finish before the time is up.
Now, with my scheduled events on hold, I feel like I have all the time in the world. I’m choosing projects that are very involved. I’m diving deep and having fun.
For example, this new appliquéd jacket. It’s a piece with many, many layers of my skinny bias tubes. I wanted the colors to blend together like an impressionistic painting. For that, I knew I’d need lots of strips.
Below, the pile of organza cut out and ready to be sewn into tubes.
Next, sewn and turned inside out. They’re still round like spaghetti, soon to be ironed flat like linguini.
I found the most perfect kimono silk to go with my colors, a pink and black check that had been over-dyed with a blue/grey shibori design on top.
The base fabric cut out, I pinned the strips into place until I got the result I was looking for.
Then I basted down the strips. And basted. And basted. Many hours, but, it’s ok, that’s what I have, many hours.
The front, pictured above, with the bias tubes temporarily sewn down and ready to be permanently hand stitched in place.
Next up, the sleeves and the back and the collar.
Stay tuned.
You have the patience of a saint! I’m wondering, do you ever weave the tiny bias tubes?
If only it were true Carol! My patience is limited to fabrics and sewing projects. I’m pretty sure that’s not enough for sainthood….
I have never woven my strips together. I’ve looped them into 3-dimensional forms, but never woven. Check out the looped versions here: https://annwilliamson.com/portfolio/tops/
WOW! ANN! You are definitely finding new creative ways to use your time. Stunning!
Thank You Judith!
Oh, I love how this is looking, Ann!
I’ve been slaving over a 1500 piece Jigsaw puzzle for the last 8 weeks, and all of a sudden I’m seeing everything as a potential puzzle.
That last photo looks like it’d be a really good challenge… ; )
Thank You Betsy! I like jigsaw puzzles too. What is about them that is so mesmerizing?
Mind-boggling!
Thank You Judith!
Can’t wait to see the finished masterpiece! This is a whole new level of complexity!
You and me both Judy! It will take a while….
Thanks Ann!! My brain just exploded and I now have to sweep it all up off the floor. :—D
Maybe I can put it back together in some more useful fashion.
Can’t wait to see that masterpiece finished.
Elisabeth! When you sweep up your brain, please be sure to get every single bit! You don’t want to leave any bits that might have rolled under the couch. Even the littlest piece might have important information!
This is nothing short of mind-blowing. Don’t worry, my cranium contained it – LOL! All I can say is WOW, I cannot imagine the patience and dexterity to sew and turn those tiny tubes. The hand sewing I can relate to, it is SO relaxing.