This jacket has been begging for altering for a long time. A cyanotype back seems like the perfect project!
It was good to have sunshine and time to play at the same time. I used up my Solar Fast blue, and started on the cyanotype. I had cut a piece of fabric from a favorite old blouse for a test sample to overdye for "Child". It is a very thin silk top that was indigo dyed. I remember the first time I wore the blouse - my skin turned blue! Apparently, I hadn't washed it enough! Anyway, I cut off the cuff to create a print. Very excited about this piece - how fun it will be to add stitching this winter!
Even though "Eden" is not finished, it felt right to start laying out the next one while I wait for the call that my sewing machine is ready to pick up. Waiting is good, as I have so many ideas running around in my head and little projects to work on.
"When I was a child", keeps spinning about and urging me to create a piece for the show. I have a large selection of textiles that have been dyed with avocado and other natural dyes. The gentle colors and textures will be a good base for the clothing I plan to add:
Eden is pinned and resting while my sewing machine in in the shop for a cleaning. Mostly hand sewing left, but the "stems" will most likely be stitched by machine. My goal of completing by the end of the month will not be made. That's fine. I have other pieces to work on. And mowing. Even with the dry weather and heat, the grass continues to grow.
I'm on call if my niece needs my help. She is caring for my sister's dog while they are away, and Mabel is not doing well today. For me, perfect time to sit at the sewing machine and wait for a call.
I am back to the "alien" ice dye fabric. I seriously need to make a decision and go for it. This time I am under a deadline, so it needs to just happen! The flowers are stitched and ready to be attached to the background.
It is so hot and humid outside that I don't even want to leave the house. A good day to sew!
