Fabric Manip

My new life goal is to at some point make a gorgeous dress with manipulated fabric. If you, like me, are new to the official term for this fantastic art form, check out the links below.

http://danieladistantstitch.blogspot.com.au/search?updated-max=2012-02-07T12:32:00%2B01:00&max-results=30

http://unikarina.dk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Haandstrik-med-boblende-detaljer.jpg

yiqing yin fabric

Enjoy!

This is a very beautiful way to clothe a human body.

I'm thinking a cathedral window stitch dress to start out, and then experimenting with crazy fabrics using distressing techniques 

Maggie O'Connell, Bush Pilot (Northern Exposure cosplay)

                          

Soon To Be Etsy Store: Rambledown Road

I am working on some projects for a planned Etsy store opening. Here is one such item!

Sneak Peek of Nearly Finished Dress!

A 1940s remake with gathered shoulders and a V neck and back! More pictures coming soon.

Costumes/Cosplays I Desperately Want To Make

Full Merlin Adventure Clothing

The Missal, J.W. Waterhouse

Maggie, TWD

The Blue Fairy's Smock

Current Project Preview

Katniss Cowl Reworked

Latest project: Katniss cowl! Thanks to http://lollyknits.com/2013/11/05/the-katniss-cowl-revealed/ for the inspiration and rope/crocheted neck idea.

As usual when using any sort of pattern or following a set plan, it's impossible for me not to deviate. Instead of knitting down from the neck as LollyKnits does, I knit two separate strips for the circular top, two triangular pieces (a small one across the chest, and a larger one for  the back) and a long strip (diagonally across the front).
  I scrapped the whole complicated rope-y design on the back (featured in the original) because it was added weight and I just wanted this project to be FINISHED so I could wear it. I added pieces of uncarded wool and strands of embroidery thread for color, and different weight and types of yarn for texture and chunkiness. I love how shows often amp up the shoulder/mantle portion of dresses on women's clothes. It's more imposing and badass.
  This cowl makes you instantly warmer, like a polar bear is hugging you. It also makes a nice little cat shelf.

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MW
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