G . O : Collages

 

Well, I found a forum with some advice and tips - one tip was making collages. I know I can do a lot with Instagram and other apps. But I like using my computer a lot. One site they suggested was befunky.com and it's pretty good. A lot of control and tools to do more editing than just a collage. 

I think I'll be making more with my own photographs and work. I find collages a great way to show off a collection of work or a theme. In the case above some of my favourite images of my embroidery. 

Clearly shows a need to work on filtering and editing my images to be more similar. More presentable in a collage or online shop front. Making layouts for my patterns could be really interesting, as could adding more text and watermarks.

There's a lot of different sites and apps out there to assist people with almost any project . Have fun, know what data you want to give and keep looking for something that works for you. This one just worked for me.

https://www.befunky.com/

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G . O : Collages

G .O : Embroidered Patches

 

Getting On :

Embroidered Patches : 

With Lockdown I have restarted my Etsy and a large reason was to sell items I make as a hobby or interest. Since I have sewn for years, I have quite a bit of experience with embroidery and beading to expand on my skills. Embroidery has been a great way to expand on my design skills and take my time with work - I can't always draw on paper and can struggle to sit and get my ideas out. 

It started with just practicing some bead work, then some embroidery stitches and developed into actually making pieces that could sell, if someone is interested. 

I'm currently focused on stitching pieces to create stock, each piece will be unique and different from one another. Allowing for some stock, along a few other pieces. Once I feel comfortable with the amount, I will focus larger projects, including embroidery or embroidered pieces. Such as some pieces I want to make are 30-50cm tall and another idea is similar to the gifts I made previously - aprons with embroidered details - keeping the idea of making each unique or allowing custom work. I don't want to duplicate every item, despite the handmade aspect ensuring each will always be unique.

If you look at my work so far below I have been varied with my stitch work, designs and themes. Taking ideas from what interests me at the time, be it exploring heart designs. Embroidering my style of eyes. Using fabric paint to enhance some of my work. Or focus on composition and layout with moon pieces. It keeps my hands busy and allow me to interest myself in a single project at a time, in the hoop.

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G .O : Embroidered Patches

G . O: Jacquards

Getting On : 

Jacquards 

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G . O: Jacquards

G.O: With Pinterest

Embroidery

With all my cross stitch I have also done some broader stitch designs, not just just Cross stitch. But with my shoe project I thought it best to do some research and inspiration boards on designs for embroidery.

I found some great designs, that I would happily make for friends. Some I would make for me, and others that would be great gifts for others. This board has a great variety; with art-y designs, simple designs and some complex designs. The themes go from animal and floral to intricate designs.

My favorite at the moment is the bunny, below with the cutest bunny tail ever! I know exactly who to make this sweet piece for! However, I adore the portraits on this board too. They are really well made and intricate.

There's a lot here that could be used to inspire you to make something yourself, even something completely individual to you.
I'll share some of my own designs and stitch work from the shoes, as I go.

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My Board: Embriodery

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Pattern!

My pattern stash!


 This is a asymmetric pattern for a dress - sizes 14 up to 22 from Butterick.
I brought it from my local market which had fabric and the ends bin. Not much else. There were several others that did. I did like this stall best to look at the fabrics, all the patterns and variety they stocked was bigger. Despite the stall being one of the smallest.

It sold patterns, ends of fabrics and also little 5p samples. Great for research and scrap booking but too small for anything else.

I've kept this pattern over the summer, along with a few others- the rest are sitting with my sister who actually has a sewing room. Even if she has no time to work on such projects.

What I love about this pattern is the options I have with mixing fabrics, prints, the splits and shaping. Once made at least just the once - I could probably play with the construction and shape of the dress.


What else could be made? Costumes or dress up? What would you guys suggest? What would you make?

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Pattern!