I really like to use the contrast between worked areas and space or openness. There is a sense of fragility, precarity and careful balance. I am really fond of lace too because of it’s quality of delicacy and sensitivity.
I remember how excited I was when I discovered that it was possible to make lace from machine embroidery, using watersoluble fabric. I couldn’t believe that it was possible to actually draw using the sewing machine! It was a great moment, as the idea of making lace seemed so beyond reach…
Now it is one of my favourite things to make and I love incorporating transparent materials into it. This, combined with organic patterns and textures, creates a wild as well as well as an ethereal quality, which is also something that enthralls me.
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Omg I didn’t know machine made lace used water soluble fabric! I have the urge to try this now. I’m finding this via Jetpack reccomended posts. Do you have a tutorial for beginners to this form of lacemaking. 👀
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Thanks for commenting! I would try youtube for a tutorial on using watersoluble fabric with machine embroidery. There are many types of soluble fabrics and even paper! I am happy to give more advice if you have any questions. As always experimentation with different threads and fabrics will teach you the methods best for your own work 😀😀
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Okie dokie! Also, the makerspace I’m a member of JUST got a REALLY fancy embroidery machine. I think I may just find myself in a heap of fun trouble 😈
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