yes I guess that makes sense:)
A little better description...darning because the initial handwork with wool is a basic darning layout; applique because of reinforcement of an additional layer to add strength and durability to joined areas; embroidery because I'm using some basic embroidery stitches in creating the stitch pattern.
...and I imagine your stitches must be very neat with that long of practice, I am impressed!
Yes, they are, but that's due to many years of practice, otherwise they would be a mess, like they were in the beginning, along with knitting and many other things. 😂 Making a mess is part of the learning process though.
I wish all the cashmere possible to find it's way to you to become those leggings. I am imagining them now..the warmth, the softness, the lightness...but what patterns I know not until you create them.
Okay, so basically it is like really joining the two fabrics and sort of make them one, instead of just sewing them onto each other (as with a sewing machine)?
What I also wanted to try eventually is to join the fabrics with Sashiko(?) this Japanese embroidery technique, kind of like the simplicity of it.
(so many ideas, again)
I just find there is a lot of beauty in a skill that is neat and clean after so many years on practice (like watching anyone doing a craft they master, kind of meditative to watch) ...but the mess and chaos is great to:D
Yes, exactly. You put it so much better than I could. 😂
Ohhhhhh, I don't know that technique. I'll have to check that out, thanks for mentioning. I love all the ideas you have.
I agree. I experience this process as a form of meditation. I have almost finished one pair now. I also love the chaos part.
...thats when it would be lovely to sit in an atelier together, sewing and talking about all the things that could be possible:))
It really would. I remember many days of being with others doing that more times than I can count in studios. Never in an atelier though.
Every so often, I keep thinking of you while making these leggings because of yours.
I looked into Sashiko and it's totally of interest. Funny enough, the patterns I'm making are all linear.
While doing all of this, I'm tempted to start carving a couple new pieces, one a walking stick (useful) and miniature sculpture in Japanese red coral. My hands want to be many working on many projects at the same time. 😂
...we should have more of them!😅 Maybe nine...?
I mean it's great to be around (physical) people while making things, but then already like that through Hive, it's awesome(I think I am still a bit surprised or amazed by that), I guess otherwise we might not have stumbled across each other sewing some leggings in opposite corners of this world:)
Nine hands, yes, that's fabulous 😂
I've found that chatting with others on Hive inspires me to do things, gives me ideas, and reminds of things I've forgotten about, such as how relaxing I find handwork like sewing, to be.
There's also no one around me who does things like designing, sewing, upcycling fabric, knitting, etc. It's enjoyable to have a place to share common interests. It's great food for the creative process.
Yes!!! I agree🙃