my addiction...

Since I did the first aqua-film sample I've been pretty much addicted to it and the free hand sewing machine foot. That little thing gives you so much freedom with your sewing machine. It's like drawing with your sewing machine. Awesome!!

I've been pretty adventurous with the samples I'm creating now that I'm comfortable with using the free hand

foot.

So my project is based on Japanese print, so I've been doing some simple floral motifs that look like cherry blossoms in Spring time Japan. And also have a mash of Moroccan Rabat embroidery which also celebrates a passion for flowers. And I have a massive love for floral motifs! So it works very well for me.

Moroccan Rabat Embroidery- Image from Google

I've also developed the idea of using the free hand foot to make floral motifs by introducing different fabrics. Which also works very well and creates a stronger pattern.

For the samples below I've used Organza to sew my floral pattern. Organza was a good fabric to use because I didn't have to worry about making the stitches strong to keep the pattern visible like I had to when I used aqua-film. And I think the Organza samples would look great when layered on other prints I've done so this is a good start.

Extended Project Native American Look

First Look

For my extended project at school, this is my interpretation of a modern Native America look
Model: Deborah Strachan
Dress: Blue Cotton Dress with bead work on Neckline and Hemline. Designed by me
Bolero: Brown cotton bolero with fringing. Designed by me
Shoes: Strap sandals

Second Look
For my extended project at school, this is my interpretation of a modern Japanese look inspired by Kimono designs.
Model: Deborah Strachan
Dress: Gray Satin dress with Japanese silk embroidered fabric for the waistline. Designed by me
Shoes: Red wedge shoes
Bag: Japanese silk embroidered fabric with bead flower for embellishment. Designed by me