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SEASHORE

Exploring the seashore made me think that this might be a good theme to apply to textiles designs. Textures, fabrics, and various fabric manipulations can be used to interpret seashore in a more entertaining way. 

MOODBOARD AND VISUAL REFERENCE

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Pictures credit : google and pinterest.

DEVELOPMENT AND TRIALS

Smocking and shirring

Smocking pattern

Smocking pattern

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Smocking pattern

The idea behind these smocking is to get a wavy lines, and using calico to make it look like sand

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Shirring with embellishments trial

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Final shirring and smocking results

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Using different types of embellishments to do beading. 

Embellishments

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Final embellishments result

Combining applique and embroidery into the embellishments.

Weaving

Weaving process

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Final weaving results, using different combinations of yarns and pattern. 

Laser cutting

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First final result, using velvet fabric

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Second final result, using satin. Repetitive pattern

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Third final result, using satin.

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Final Project - TOTE BAG

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Tote bag material :
Satin, canvas fabric for base, pearl and seashells embellishments, white fluffy yarns using weaving methods. 
 
Combining the methods of smocking, weaving and embellishments.

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