In recent textiles lessons we have been looking at fabric manipulation techniques as part of the white-on-white project. This week we explored pin-tucks and further developed the samples individually to make them our own.
Straight pin-tucks:
The first sample we looked at creating was straight pin tucks where we marked-out the fold lines at 2.5cm intervals and sewed-down them; making sure to sew the tuck from a different direction each time - this ensured the fabric stay completely flat. I then pressed down the tucks all in one direction.
Here I also played around with sitting the tucks up-right rather than pressing them down flat. I really like the much more wavy effect created. - There is lots more texture here which I think looks quite effective.
Embellished pin-tucks:
In order to take my basic pin-tuck samples forward, I decided to look at embellishment - inspired by the work of textile artist Jenny Rayment.
I experimented with different ways of doing this such as machine stitching the edge of tucks with different stitch styles such as a zig-zag which I think looked quite interesting.
I also then had a go at stitching some silver cording to the edge of a tuck (using a zig-zag stitch to secure) - I think this looked really effective as the cording really stood-up and stoop-out from the tucks adding in a whole new element which I love.
I also stitched on satin ribbon and fabric to the edge of the tucks like a bias-binding. - I then hand-stitched these into a honeycomb effect which I quite liked - I felt it really highlighted the embellishment in a beautiful way.
Honeycomb tucks:
Lastly, I had a go at creating a honeycomb-like effect with the tucks; experimenting with using both machine & hand-stitching.
I love the amount of texture and volume created by this technique.
I also then went in with pearls to embellish the corners/points of the diamond-like shapes created - I felt this added a real element of delicacy which I really liked.
I'm interested to further experiment with tuck techniques working towards my white-on-white project. - I feel these styles and textures could look really interesting once developed into a garment design.
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