Summer daisies provided the inspiration for a couple of cushions completed a while ago and it was great to experiment with a variety of sewing techniques to to make these two cushions that linked to the theme in very different ways.
The daisy decorations are made using synthetic fabrics, sewn with cotton metallic thread and then cut out using a soldering iron.....the fabric edges are sealed by the soldering iron so no fraying and just to remind you , make sure you sew with natural threads ( which don't melt or burn ). The possibilities with this technique are really exciting but , like everything, requires experimentation and a bit of practise to get it all working exactly right.
Sometimes it is impossible to find the exact colour organza for your project so try layering different coloured sheer fabrics together to get the colour you want. Also, cutting fabric snippets and sandwiching them between two fabrics give a mottled , and more realistic effect especially for leaves and flowers.
The daisy decorations are made using synthetic fabrics, sewn with cotton metallic thread and then cut out using a soldering iron.....the fabric edges are sealed by the soldering iron so no fraying and just to remind you , make sure you sew with natural threads ( which don't melt or burn ). The possibilities with this technique are really exciting but , like everything, requires experimentation and a bit of practise to get it all working exactly right.
Sometimes it is impossible to find the exact colour organza for your project so try layering different coloured sheer fabrics together to get the colour you want. Also, cutting fabric snippets and sandwiching them between two fabrics give a mottled , and more realistic effect especially for leaves and flowers.
Cushion two involves fabric manipulation and patch work techniques. Jennie Rayment's book
' Creative Tucks and Textures ' is a great book to have a look at if you want to make anything using this imaginative work . For this cushion it took a fair bit of working out to fit all the pieces together but if you're not to happy working out your own designs the book takes you through many ideas with clear instructions and measurements.
And for something different why not use your new found techniques to make your own unique buttons for cushions or furniture.
The possibilities are endless...... just need the time to get experimenting !!
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