Cutting two pieces of silk gauze slightly larger than the resist.
Covering the resist with a layer of white wool roving...
...followed by a layer of gauze.
Applying two thin layers of silk/Merino blend roving...
...to each side of the resist.
After felting for a time...
...making a large cut for the purse flap, and removing the resist.
After felting for a time...
...making a large cut for the purse flap, and removing the resist.
Continuing to felt and full the piece.
The 'Ugly Duckling' finished felt, prior to drying and stitching.
I envisioned a large, 'balloon' of a bag, made of soft, thin felt...
...that I could 'seam' (using a sewing machine) into a smaller, more interesting shape.
(Similar to what I did here or here.)
To make a purse that would be suitable for both spring and summer...
I used the large, perfectly round resist that I use for all of my tote bags...
...and sandwiched a layer of silk gauze between the white wool layer and the dyed layers...
...to help reinforce the purse without adding weight or bulk.
Next time: the transformation begins...
...and I think you'll be quite surprised!! :)
...that I could 'seam' (using a sewing machine) into a smaller, more interesting shape.
(Similar to what I did here or here.)
To make a purse that would be suitable for both spring and summer...
...I chose a shimmery braid of variegated, hand-dyed 50/50 Merino/silk roving...
...that I purchased from my friend Joan.
...and sandwiched a layer of silk gauze between the white wool layer and the dyed layers...
...to help reinforce the purse without adding weight or bulk.
Next time: the transformation begins...
...and I think you'll be quite surprised!! :)
8 comments:
Lovely colours Heather.. can't wait to see the next stages
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Oh, Deborah--I think you will really like the finished bag. It is utterly a 'new creation'!! Grin.
Ooh, you tease! What's coming next?
Rachel--Hahaha...just picture me twirling my handlebar moustache over here!! Giggle.
I love seeing these transformations!
Denise--Thank-you! I think you'll enjoy this project as it goes along, since the finished bag looks profoundly different from this stage!
love to see the images of your process Heather. I hope you and the girls are well x
Karen--It's always lovely to hear from you, and yes, we are all well and happy. This purse is truly transformed when it's done, so do stop back!! XXO-
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