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The flat surface of a fabric can be manipulated to create a three-dimensional
surface, stitching and slashing, pleating, and wrinkling are all examples
of ways to create a new look for the fabric. Texture can be further enhanced
by the use of decorative threads, years and ribbons on the surface.
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Profusion of
Butterflies
"Being a confirmed fabricaholic, when I saw
the black fabric embossed with butterflies, I simply could not leave
the store without purchasing some. It is exactly the kind of fabric
to use to create something special for a fiber arts project. I choose
the butterfly theme because for me, butterflies have been a favorite
expression of life and beauty. Besides sewing techniques, I incorporating
tatting into my jacket. I taught myself how to tat and wanted to
include this difficult needle art into my project, hence the tatted
butterflies."
Mary Jacobson |
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Celestial Technicolor
"The inspiration for this piece came from my
desire to create a whimsical and daring coat. The whirling stars
and bright colors are playful and attract attention. Rainbows are
incorporated into my piece because I feel that they are a symbol
of change and renewal. As graduation approaches, my life is moving
in a new direction. The coat combines both the sharpness of the
stars and pinked edges and the smoothness of the oval cutouts. This
dichotomy is reflective of my own personality. I am as diverse as
the colors of the rainbow."
Melissa Kaan |
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Independence for Mom
"I created this jacket for my Mom for her birthday.
I chose this pattern because I thought it would look good on her
and she would be able to wear it to work. We went to the fabric
store and picked the fabrics together. She is a "winter"
person meaning that primary colors, such as those used in this project,
look good on her. The colors are very versatile and can be worn
with almost anything in her closet. My Mom looked through my book
of technique samples that I had and chose the manipulations used
in the jacket. This will be a gift that my Mom can treasure for
years to come."
Sarah Scarlett |
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Country Casual
"I am from a farm background and have spent
most of my life in jeans, T-shirts, and casual wear. Even though
I have become a city girl in recent years, my attire has remained
the same. I created a coat that will fit my lifestyle. The rows
and rows of light beige lines on my jacket remind me of the fields
of wheat, corn and cotton at harvest time that my husband and I
raised through the years. The coat is lined with silk that I hand
painted in blues and browns representing the earth and sky. The
print fabric that I chose looks like small fences stretching
across the fabric at right angles to each other."
Sharon Little |
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