#develop textile concepts

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.2 strip of ruffles front view

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.2 back view

From observing the floral fabric within my arrangement of objects, particularly the overlapping petals within the design, I was inspired to create this surface sample. I created a ruffled surface by overlapping and stitching lots of folded circles onto a strip of fabric and I think that it reflects the overlapping petals well and creates a really interesting textured surface.

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.2 close up of front

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.2 close up of back

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.3 beaded floral fabric front view

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.3 beaded floral fabric back view

When observing the decorative frame within my arrangement, I was particularly drawn to the textured surface of the frame - the way the pattern is raised from the base. I wanted to explore this within my own samples so I decided to try out adding beads to some of the floral fabric I had sourced. I enjoyed working with beads in previous projects and I found that I really liked the final outcome when using them to add to a fabric design in this way.

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.3 close up

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.3 close up

Fig # Surface concept 5.4.3 back view close up

Fig 1 Stitched concept 5.3.1 front view

Fig 2 Stitched concept 5.3.1 back view 

Fig 3 Stitched concept 5.3.1 close up

Fig 4 Stitched concept 5.3.1 close up

Fig 5 Stitched concept 5.3.2 front view

Fig 6 Stitched concept 5.3.2 back view

Fig 7 Stitched concept 5.3.2 close up

Fig 8 Stitched concept 5.3.2 close up

Fig 9 Stitched concept 5.3.3 front view

Fig 10 Stitched concept 5.3.3 back view

Fig 11 Stitched concept 5.3.3 close up

Fig 12 Stitched concept 5.3.3 close up

Fig 13 Stitched concept 5.3.4 front view

Fig 14 Stitched concept 5.3.4 back view