I'm working on this piece right now. I missed working with fabric and this is the perfect project to get me going in that direction again. I have layered muslin, haboti silk and vintage lace pieces and sewed down with a meandering stitch catching as many edges as possible.
Next I added 2 mm silk ribbon. Here is a photo of my bobbin work with the 2
mm silk ribbon. Its very white right now and sits on top of the lace
surface. I will say it was a learning
session for me - I've been intimidated by my sewing machine with anything other
than simple sewing. I had to gently rip out and redo this because the first
time I wasn't pleased with the tension and how the ribbon laid on the surface -
my machine manual wasn't of much help so I googled it and realized it is
considered bobbin work - and found a nice website with helpful info on
adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, etc.....so back at it and I'm glad I
pursued it. This whole piece will be dyed coming up next.....
