Rhonda, you did it, here I am...competing in a fabric creativity contest.
I was excited to receive the print, a bark cloth with a one way boarder design. What was I to do? I know I couldn't just stick to the black and white, since I prefer color burst in my designs, I thought it would be good to die the print. That quickly left my thoughts, since I was not sure how it would turn out. I only had one shot at this. So I tested some machine embroidery, and copying the print onto another fabric. That didn't work either. Painting, was my next option, and of course it did work, and that was what I set out to do.
I wanted to make the print a reverse affect or release onto the second adjourning color to give it a continuous flow across the seam lines. In order to do that I traced and transferred the design from the main fabric. To do this I used a color pencil along with tracing paper. Once I traced the design onto the paper, I then used the end of the paintbrush to draw it to the fabric using wax transfer paper.
The fabric used included the contest piece, a bark cloth, provided by Rhonda at Rhondas' Creative Life. It has the texture of a linen/cotton, and has a terrific drape. Complimentary fabrics: Black- peach suede, and the coral fabric is a poly crepe, both from my stash. For the top, I used a black ponte knit in conjunction with the coral crepe.
The patterns were Vogue 9004 for the top view A and McCalls 6755 skirt. For the skirt I omitted the right side seam in order to not break the flow of the print and make it appear to wrap around the body.
I added flat piping to the front to give a contrast between the white and the coral.
I would love if you would go over to Rhonda's blog and vote for my entry.
I love this and the fabric is gorgeous! !
ReplyDeleteThanks Natisha.
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and your creativity is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Maria.
DeleteAmazing. You did a beautiful jog on this
ReplyDeleteThank you miss lady.
DeleteOh my goodness. This is totally amazing! What a clever, clever idea. And a remarkable job of transferring the print with pant. I'm going to store up this idea to steal another day.
ReplyDeleteI am not a true black and white fan, so color was needed. Thanks.
Deleteeek! This is SO cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ms. Smith.
DeleteYou killed it!!!
ReplyDelete....and taking names Roz.
DeleteLove this mom!!! Can't believe how fast you wrapped this up!
ReplyDeleteThanks my love. Glad you helped me with the photo shoot.
DeleteBeautiful, very creative and fashionable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Levone...glad you were able to visit.
DeleteOutstanding!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE....heading over to vote RIGHT NOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support Alethia.
DeleteVery creative. You definitely have your own style.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessi G.
DeleteAmazingly beautiful !
ReplyDeleteHello Sheila, and thanks.
DeleteThis is stunning! The color blocking is superb and your painting is perfect - what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. This was a fun challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh. Wow. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job! Continue to have confidence in your creativity, you are amazing! Side note: Consider entering the Passion for Fashion at the American Sewing Expo in Novi, MI in September!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks Julie. The sewing expo, sounds like fun, yet frightening.
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